Installing and connecting the Micro AMP 1

The Micro AMP 1 accepts a stereo line-level audio source and can drive speakers and headphones. It also provides a line-level audio output.

1. Selected parameter indicators
2. Clickable knob (volume and other settings)
3. Volume knob for the headphone output
4. Headphone stereo audio output, standard 3.5 mm (TRS) jack
5. Power indicator
6. External DC power supply chassis socket
7. Unbalanced line-level stereo audio input, standard RCAconnectors
8. Unbalanced line-level stereo audio output, standard RCAconnectors
9. RS-232 serial link, 3.81 mm pluggable terminal block
10. Opto-isolated input contact on a 3.81 mm pluggable terminal block
11. Unbalanced line-level stereo audio output, standard RCAconnectors

Identify the connections

• Stereo line-level audio input: RCA connectors.
• Stereo line-level audio output: RCA connectors.
• Amplified stereo speaker output: removable terminal blocks.
• Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack.
• Optocoupled input contact and power output: removable terminal block.
• RS-232 serial connection and power output: removable terminal block.
• External power supply: DC connector.

Start the unit for the first time

1. Make sure the unit is powered off: the power adapter must be unplugged.
2. Connect the audio input to the source in your installation.
3. Connect the outputs required for your installation: line-level output, speakers or headphones.
4. If you use a trigger, connect the input contact.
5. If you use serial control, connect the RS-232 link.
6. Plug in the power adapter to power on the unit.
7. Configure the unit using the clickable knob on the front panel.

The front panel has a clickable knob for the unit settings and a separate knob for headphone volume.