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main output volume.
2. Working together with computer
In Hard-disk Recording mode, you have to connect Matrix K with computer by IEEE1394
cable (Matrix K FW) or USB cable (Matrix K USB), and according to this manual to install
driver and control panel correctly.
In this mode, Matrix K is bus powered via IEEE 1394 (Matrix K FW) or USB (Matrix K
USB) interface and all functions will work properly. It is not necessary to plug power adaptor
into Matrix K.
In this mode, we recommend not using “Direct Monitor” to avoid latency problems while
using ASIO driver (Matrix K FW and Windows only) or software monitoring.
A. Recording from the Line In
1. Connect the Line Out of the sound source (e.g. DVD player) to the “Stereo In” on the rear
panel of Matrix K.
2. Set the recording device driver in the recording software.
3. Playback music and record using the software.
4. Use the “Stereo In Vol.” knob in the front panel of Matrix K to set the input signal gain.
B. Recording from a microphone
(a) Self-powered Microphone with XLR connector
1. Connect the microphone to the XLR jack of the combo connector on the front panel of
the Matrix K. Adjust the gain by turning the “Mic / Guitar In” knob.
2. Set the recording device driver in the recording software.
3. Pick-up the audio signal from the microphone and start recording in the software.
(b) Phantom power Microphone with XLR connector
1. Connect the microphone to the XLR jack of the combo connector on the front panel of
the Matrix K. Adjust the gain by turning “Mic / Guitar In” knob.
2. Press the “48V On / Off” button down.
3. Set the recording device driver in the recording software.
4. Pick-up the audio signal from the microphone and start recording in the software.
(c) Microphone with TS connector
1. Connect the microphone to the TS jack of the combo connector on the front panel of
the Matrix K. Adjust the gain by turning the “Mic / Guitar In” knob.
2. Press “Guitar On / Off” button down.
3. Set the recording device driver in the recording software.
4. Pick-up the audio signal from the microphone and start recording in the software.
C. Recording an Electric guitar (or bass)
1. Connect the electric guitar (or bass) to the TS jack of the combo connector on the front