G ETTING S TARTED132.1.2.3 – “A UDIO ” M ICRO -USB P ORTThe “Audio” micro-USB port is used for both powering K-Mix and connectingK-Mix to a computer or tablet.When connected to a computer or tablet, K-Mix can act as an audio interfaceor a MIDI control surface, passing audio and MIDI between the two devices.The connected device will provide power to K-Mix.K-Mix can also be powered from this port by connecting it to a USB powersupply. When powered in this manner, K-Mix will operate as a standalonemixer.Tablets may not be able to provide enough power to K-Mix by themselves. You willlikely need to power K-Mix externally via the “Control” mini-USB port and a USBpower supply.2.1.2.4 – “C ONTROL ” M INI -USB P ORTThe “Control” mini-USB port is used for powering K-Mix with a USB powersupply. It can also be used to connect K-Mix to a KMI MIDI Expander.Connect this port to a USB power supply to use K-Mix as a standalone mixer,or to provide extra power should the need arise (using K-Mix with a tablet orcomputer that cannot provide enough power on its own).Connect this port to a KMI MIDI Expander for bi-directional MIDIcommunication with external MIDI via 5-pin DIN cables.
