Connecting microphones

To record with external mics or use the unit as an amplifier, connect microphones to the EXT MIC A (L) and EXT MIC B (R) jacks (XLR jacks) on the left side panel. Use microphones with XLR connectors.

Microphones

CAUTION

•• Do not connect or disconnect microphones when the PHANTOM switch is ON.

•• Some microphones might be damaged if phantom power is turned ON when they are connected. Refer to the microphone manuals and other documentation for details.

•• Turn the PHANTOM switch ON after connecting condenser microphones and other microphones that require power from the unit.

•• Turn the switch OFF when using dynamic microphones and other types that do not require power.

Connecting external audio devices

Connecting headphones, amplifiers and powered speakers

You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack (stereo mini jack) and powered speakers, audio systems and other monitoring systems to the LINE OUT jacks (RCA) using commercially-available RCA cables.

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Powered speakers or audio system

Headphones

Connecting external audio devices to the unit’s input

Connect the outputs of external audio equipment to the LINE IN jacks (RCA) on the left side panel using RCA cables.

Audio device or external sound source

Using SD cards

SD card write protection

SD cards have write protection switches that prevent new data from being written. If you try to record to a protected card, a “Protected Card” error message appears.

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