M-AUDIO EQMan - Manual (Page 3)

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EQMan Features
The EQMan can be used to enhance a number of line-level audio
applications including the following:
• Use the programmability of EQMan in the effects loop of your
mixing board to automate mix downs.
• Use the EQMan to equalize the output of a PC soundcard.
• Use the EQMan with a MIDI sequencer to do automated filter
“sweeps” for interesting effects.
• Use the Dual Channel capability to Equalize two different
instruments such as a keyboard and one side of your CD player
to practice along with your favorite artists.
The three jacks on the rear of the EQMan are used to connect the unit to
any standard stereo line-level audio setup. All three are standard
multimedia-sized 1/8" stereo jacks. 1/8" stereo jacks were designed into
the EQMan instead of RCA jacks because of their acceptance in the
multimedia market and due to space limitations on the flange of the
standard PC-sized adapter card. The three jacks, from top to bottom, are
"Main In," "Main Out" and "Aux In".
If your gear uses stereo 1/4" phone jacks or pairs of mono 1/4" phone
jacks, you may get adapters to go from 1/4” to 1/8" plugs. These are
available at most electronics stores. Make sure you buy good quality
shielded cables and be aware of whether you need mono, stereo, and/or
mono/stereo converters.
“Main In” Jack
The “Main In” jack receives input from a line-level stereo source such as
the output of an audio mixer, PC sound card, or even a CD player. The
audio signals from this jack pass through the equalizer stage of the
board. On exit from the equalizer stage, the signal level is controlled by
the EQMan’s stereo volume control circuitry.