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Preparations
1. Connections
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
USB
MicMic
Computer
connect AC adaptor (included)
to electrical outlet
Monitor speakers
(amplified)
Headphones
MIDI keyboard, sound module,
rhythm machine, etc.
The illustration below shows a typical example of connections for the
microKORG XL. Connect your equipment as appropriate for your needs.
You must make connections with the power turned off. Failure to
observe this precaution may cause malfunctio
ns or damage to your
speaker system.
Connect your monitor amp or mixer to the output jacks
Connect the microKORG XL’s OUTPUT [L/MONO], [R] jacks to the input
jacks of your mixer or powered monitor speakers. If you make connections
in monaural, use the [L/MONO] jack.
NOTE
We recommend that you output in stereo to take full advantage of the
mi-
croKORG XL
’s sound.
Connect your mic or sampler to the input jack
If you’re using the microKORG XL as a vocoder, connect the mic to the
AUDIO IN [MIC] jack so that the mic audio can be used as a modulator
(J p. 21).
If you’re using the microKORG XL to process the sound of a synthesizer or
sampler, connect the output of your external device to the microKORG
XL’s AUDIO IN [LINE] jack.
NOTE
The AUDIO IN [LINE] jack is monaural.
Connecting the included mic
The microKORG XL comes with a mic for use with the vocoder.
If you want to connect the included mic, plug it into the front panel AUDIO
IN [MIC] jack. To disconnect it, grasp the base of the mic and pull it out.
Do not use excessive force when connecting o
r disconnecting the
mic.
Do not apply excessive force to the mic’s gooseneck, or repeatedly
bend it more than necessary. Doing so may cause broken wires or
other malfunctio
ns.
If you’ve connected a mic to the microKORG XL’s front panel AUDIO IN
[MIC] jack, set the AUDIO IN [XLR/LINE] switch to “XLR.”
Be careful of the mic output level when connecting a mic.
Connecting MIDI equipment or a computer to the MIDI connectors or
USB connector
If you want to use the microKORG XL’s keyboard and controllers to control
an external MIDI device, or if you want to use another MIDI keyboard or a
sequencer to play the microKORG XL’s sound generator, then use USB/
MIDI or the onboard MIDI connections.(J p. 80 “1.Using the microKORG
XL with other MIDI devices (MIDI)”).
Preparations