Digidesign 2 Manual De Usuario
Chapter 5: Connecting Your Studio
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Monitoring Audio
You can use Digi 002 with a variety of audio
monitoring setups, including a power amplifier
and speakers, self-powered speakers, and head-
phones.
monitoring setups, including a power amplifier
and speakers, self-powered speakers, and head-
phones.
The Digi 002 Monitor Outputs and Headphone
Output mirror the output signal on Main Out-
puts 1–2.
Output mirror the output signal on Main Out-
puts 1–2.
Monitor Mute
When you power up Digi 002, the
Monitor Outputs are automatically muted. To
unmute the Monitor Outputs, press the Mute
switch at the top right-hand corner of the
Digi 002.
unmute the Monitor Outputs, press the Mute
switch at the top right-hand corner of the
Digi 002.
Monitor Output levels and Headphone Output
levels are adjusted separately with the level con-
trols are in the upper right-hand side of the
Digi 002 top panel.
levels are adjusted separately with the level con-
trols are in the upper right-hand side of the
Digi 002 top panel.
To connect headphones:
1
Connect headphones to the Headphone jack
on the Digi 002. The Headphone input accepts a
stereo 1/4-inch plug. If your headphones have a
smaller mini-plug, you can purchase an adapter
from your local dealer. For best results, use high-
quality, closed-ear headphones.
stereo 1/4-inch plug. If your headphones have a
smaller mini-plug, you can purchase an adapter
from your local dealer. For best results, use high-
quality, closed-ear headphones.
2
Adjust headphone volume with the Head-
phone Level knob.
To connect monitor speakers with a power amp or
self-powered monitor speakers:
self-powered monitor speakers:
1
Connect 1/4-inch cables to the left and right
Monitor Outputs on the back of the Digi 002.
2
Connect the other end of the cables to the left
and right power amp inputs, or to the left and
right self-powered speakers.
right self-powered speakers.
Connecting Audio Sources to
Digi 002
Digi 002
You can connect both analog and digital audio
signal sources to Digi 002.
signal sources to Digi 002.
Analog Audio Connections
Digi 002 has eight analog inputs, plus two addi-
tional inputs for alternate analog sources, such
as a tape deck or CD player.
tional inputs for alternate analog sources, such
as a tape deck or CD player.
Microphone-Level Signals
Analog audio signals are output by micro-
phones, synths, mixers, and instruments with
magnetic pickups. Of these sources, micro-
phones and magnetic pickup instruments out-
put the quietest signals, and generally require
the most amplification.
phones, synths, mixers, and instruments with
magnetic pickups. Of these sources, micro-
phones and magnetic pickup instruments out-
put the quietest signals, and generally require
the most amplification.
Monitor Level Controls (top panel)
The Digi 002 Headphone Output can pro-
duce very loud output levels. Prolonged ex-
posure can cause hearing damage. Adjust
headphone volume carefully.
duce very loud output levels. Prolonged ex-
posure can cause hearing damage. Adjust
headphone volume carefully.
HEADPHONE
MONO
MUTE
MONITOR
LEVEL
LEVEL
Headphone jack
Monitor Outputs (back panel)
Before making any audio connections to
Digi 002, turn down Monitor and Head-
phone levels or mute the Monitor Output to
prevent damage to your monitoring system.
Digi 002, turn down Monitor and Head-
phone levels or mute the Monitor Output to
prevent damage to your monitoring system.
MON OUTPUT L
MON OUTPUT R
MAIN L/1
MAIN R/2
OPTICAL
R
L
MIDI OUT 1
MIDI OUT 2
IN
OUT
964530300294856
SERIAL NUMBER
ALT SRC
INPUT
(-10 dBV OUTPUT)
ALT MAIN UNBAL
Monitor
Outputs
Outputs