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Rear view
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Outputs - L/Mono and R – Circuit Tracks’ main audio outputs on two ¼” TS jack sockets.
Max. output level is +5.3 dBu (+/-1.5 dBu). With no plug in the R socket, the L/Mono socket
carries a mono mix of L and R channels.
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Sync – a 3.5 mm TRS jack socket supplying a clock signal of 5 V amplitude, at a rate
proportional to the tempo clock: the actual ratio can be set in Setup View. The default rate is
two pulses per quarter note.
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(Headphones) – connect a pair of stereo headphones here. The main outputs
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active when a plug is inserted. The headphone amplifier can drive +5 dBu into a pair of 150
ohm stereo headphones.
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MIDI In, Out and Thru – standard set of three MIDI connectors on 5-pin DIN sockets. Allows
external equipment to be triggered by Circuit Tracks’ MIDI sequences, or external controllers
to play Circuit Tracks’ synths and alter synth and FX parameters. Note that the MIDI Thru
port may be configured in Advanced Setup View to act as a clone of the MIDI Out port; see
page 107 for details.
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Inputs 1 and 2 – two external audio inputs: line level signals connected here can be mixed
with the internally-generated sounds, and can be individually treated by the FX section. They
can also be ducked by the drum tracks. The inputs are unbalanced on ¼” TS jack sockets.
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– USB-C port. This is also the DC power input to the unit for external powering and
battery charging. A Type C-to-Type A cable is supplied with the unit. Connect to computers
to interface with Novation Components. The port is MIDI class compliant; connect to other
devices supporting MIDI via USB to transmit and receive MIDI data. Also used for firmware
updates. NOTE – Circuit Tracks’ USB port does not carry audio.
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microSD – plug a compatible microSD card in here to save or import Packs of Projects.
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– “soft” on/off switch; to prevent inadvertent power up/down, a press of approx. one
second is needed to turn the unit on or off. The button has an integral LED which lights
green to indicate that the internal battery is charging.
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Kensington MiniSaver – secure your Circuit Tracks to a suitable structure if desired.
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