Connections; Audio Connections - Korg KROSS Operation Manual

Connections

Connections must be made with the power turned off.
Please be aware that careless usage may damage your speaker system or cause other malfunctions.
DAMPER ASSIGNABLE
SWITCH
Pedal connections etc.

Audio connections

Connecting your output devices
The KROSS does not contain built-in speakers. In order to
hear the sound of your performance, you'll need to connect
other audio equipment such as a monitor amplifier, a mixer,
a stereo set or headphones.
Connecting audio equipment
The KROSS's audio output is designed to produce a
signal level that is higher than consumer audio
equipment such as CD players. For this reason,
performing at high a volume may damage your
speakers or equipment. Please use caution when
adjusting the volume.
1. Minimize the volume of all connected equipment, and
turn off the power.
2. Connect the KROSS's OUTPUT L/MONO and R
jacks to the input jacks of your monitor amplifier or
mixer.
Note: If you connect only the L/MONO jack, the L and R
sound will be mixed for monaural output. In order to take
full advantage of the KROSS's capabilities, we
recommend that you listen in stereo.
If you're playing back through your stereo audio system
or an audio player that has external input connectors,
connect the KROSS to the jacks that are marked LINE
IN, AUX IN, or external input. (You might need to obtain
the appropriate adapter plug or conversion cable.)
Connecting headphones
Using headphones at high volume for an extended
time may cause hearing damage. Please avoid
excessively high volume levels.
LINE IN, MIC IN
MIDI OUT, IN
ASSIGNABLE USB B
DAMPER, SWITCH, PEDAL
SD card slot
Insert an SD card
SD card
MIDI cable
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
ASSIGNABLE
MIDI keyboard
PEDAL
Connections to MIDI equipment
AUDIO OUTPUT
R, L/MONO
AC adapter
(Included)
to an AC outlet
DC plug
USB cable
INPUT
Computer
Connect output devices
Connections to computers
1. Connect the stereo mini-plug
of your headphones to the
KROSS's Headphone jack.
2. Use the VOLUME knob to
adjust the headphone
volume.
The KROSS's Headphone jack
will output the same signal as
the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.
The output from the OUTPUT jack is not turned off even
if headphones are connected to the Headphone jack.
Connecting your input devices
You can sing while applying the built-in effects of the
KROSS to your mic, or connect an audio player and perform
along with the playback.
You can also use the audio recorder or pad sampler to record
the audio input.Alternatively, you can record just the
external audio input without mixing-in the performance of
the KROSS. For example if you're rehearsing in the studio,
you could record only the band's performance while you
play the KROSS.(→ p.22)
When connecting an input device, use the REALTIME
CONTROLS section's SELECT button to select AUDIO IN
1, and press the SWITCH button (ON/OFF) to turn the input
off (unlit). After you have connected the input device, once
again press the SWITCH button (ON/OFF) to turn the input
on (lit).
If you're not using the MIC IN or LINE IN jack, use
the REALTIME CONTROLS section's SELECT
button to select AUDIO IN 1, and press the
SWITCH button (ON/OFF) to turn the input off
(unlit).
Connecting a mic
1. Make sure that the SWITCH button LED (ON/OFF)
is off (unlit) in the AUDIO IN 1 row of the
REALTIME CONTROLS section.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob of the KROSS all the way to
the left, minimizing the volume.
Connections Audio connections
Connect input devices
Mic
Audio player, etc.
Headphones
Monitor Amplifier, etc.
Headphones
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