Creative 70EM896106000 Owners Manual - Page 25

Rear Panel Connections 4 Balanced Line Level Inputs Turntable Inputs (configured as 2 stereo pairs) (tied to line input 2) Turntable Ground MIDI Port Connector 48 Volt DC Power Input 1L 1R In Out 1L 1R 2L 2R 2L 2R 2L Phono 2R Gnd MIDI Cable Out 1 2 3 3L 3R 48 VDC + - EDI 6 Balanced Line Level Outputs (configured as 3 stereo pairs) Alternate Outputs (same as outputs 1-3) Connect to E-MU 1010 PCIe Card Line Level Analog Inputs 4 balanced 24-bit, line-level, analog inputs are provided (1L-1R, 2L-2R). These can be used to input any line level signal from keyboards, CD-players, cassette decks, etc. The analog inputs are assigned to mixer strips in the mixer application. The line level inputs can be set to accommodate the consumer -10dBV standard, or the pro audio +4 dBu standard in the I/O screen of the Session Settings dialog box. See "I/O Settings". The maximum input level is 18dBV (=20.2dBu). Either TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables can be used. The line-level inputs are all servo-balanced, enabling them to convert unbalanced signals to balanced signals internally to reduce noise. See page 115 for additional information about unbalanced cables and connectors. Phono Inputs & Ground Lug The RCA Phono inputs feed an RIAA equalized preamp designed for moving magnet type phono cartridges with 60 dB of gain. Connect the ground lead from your turntable to the ground lug to prevent hum. The phono inputs SHARE line level inputs 2L and 2R. Inserting a plug into Line Input 2 disconnects the turntable preamp from that channel. Do NOT leave your turntable connected when using inputs 2L and 2R, since this can cause a ground loop. Important: Do NOT plug in line level signals to the turntable inputs. The turntable inputs are designed to accept the extremely low-level signal from a phonograph cartridge. Use RCA to 1/4" adapters to connect line level signals to the line level analog inputs. Line Level Analog Outputs Six balanced 24-bit, line-level, analog outputs are provided (1-3). Output pair 1 is designated as the Monitor Output and is fed by the monitor bus of the PatchMix DSP mixer application. We suggest that you plug your speakers in here. Special anti-pop circuitry mutes the analog outputs when power is turned on or off. Like the analog line inputs, either TRS balanced or TS unbalanced cables can be used. Balanced cables provide better noise immunity and +6dB higher signal level. The output line level can be set to accommodate the consumer -10dBV standard, or the pro audio +4 dBu standard in the I/O screen of the Session Settings dialog box. See "I/O Settings". The maximum input and output line levels are matched when the input and output settings are set to the same mode (pro or consumer) in the I/O preferences screen. 3 - PCIe Card & Interfaces The MicroDock Important! It's a good idea to MUTE the Dock In strip 2L/2R in the PatchMix DSP mixer if nothing is plugged in to these jacks. The turntable preamp has a very high gain (60dB) and can add extra noise to your mix/ monitor bus. Balanced Cables: You should ONLY use balanced (TRS) cables if BOTH pieces of equipment use balanced connections. Connecting balanced cables between balanced outputs and unbalanced inputs can actually increase noise and introduce hum. E-MU PCIe Digital Audio Systems 25