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INSTALLING HOT-255
AUX INPUT
J3 is a stereo line-level input that accepts a 1/8-inch TRS stereo plug. It
can be used as a source for digital sound recording, a source to be mixed
with the output, or both.
MIC IN
J4 is a 1/8-inch input jack. It can be used as a source for digital sound
recording, a source to be mixed with the overall output signal, or both.
If you use a dynamic microphone you should disable the BIAS power on
the Settings tab of the Windows 95 Driver. If BIAS power is enabled with
a dynamic microphone you may experience distortion. If you use an elec-
tret condenser microphone, enable the BIAS power on the Settings tab of
the Windows 95 Driver.
Note: The Mic BIAS setting is located on the Microphone panel of the
ENSONIQ Mixer in Windows NT 4.0.
You may select to apply a 30-dB gain to the microphone input by checking
the “Boost” box in the Microphone panel of the ENSONIQ Mixer.
JOYSTICK/MIDI
This is a 15-pin D-sub connector. It can be used with standard MIDI adapt-
ers and joystick connectors. The joystick interface will support both single
and dual joysticks. See the “Connector Pin-Out” section on page 67 for
“Figure 8: MIDI/Joystick Connector Pin-Out”.
Placing the Card in Your Computer
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Always consult your system manual before opening your computer
to avoid any damage. Consult your computer manufacturer’s manual
regarding grounding, power connection, and peripheral card instal-
lation.
1.
Remove the cover to your computer as described earlier. Your HOT-
255 can be installed in any available PCI expansion slot. Its ap-
proximately 3¼-inch long double connector can identify a PCI ex-
pansion slot.
2.
Remove the metal expansion slot cover for the selected slot. Save
the screw for installing the board.
