Getting Started®QUANTUM User Manual2Section 1 QUANTUMAnalog Input/Output ConnectorsEach analog channel features both XLR and 1/4" TRS electronically balanced connections. Theymay be used in a balanced or unbalanced configuration.MIDI In and Out/Thru ConnectorsThese connectors provide full MIDI functionality to the QUANTUM. The Out/Thru jack allowsyou to use the QUANTUM at any point in the MIDI chain. For a complete guide to all the MIDIand SYSEX functionality of the QUANTUM, see Section 3: Software Operations.Sync In and Out ConnectorsBNC connectors are provided for both clock in and out functions. The QUANTUM’s clock chipsare dbx custom VCXO chips, designed for low-jitter performance. You may use the QUANTUMas a master clock source, having other equipment slave to the QUANTUM, or you may slavethe QUANTUM’s clock to any other source device. For more information on the QUANTUM’ssync functions see Sync in the Utilities section.S/PDIF Digital Connectors (see Utility Section)The QUANTUM provides S/PDIF digital input and output through the RCA connectors on therear panel. The analog outputs still operate regardless of the selection of the digital output for-mat.AES/EBU Digital ConnectorsXLR connectors provide AES/EBU input and output.IEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe QUANTUM comes with an International power supply that will accept voltages rangingfrom 100V-240V at frequencies from 50Hz-60Hz. An IEC cord is included.Analog Input and Output Level ControlsThese controls adjust the analog audio levels of the QUANTUM at the input and output stages.Note that the analog output level controls do not affect any digital processing or digital outputlevels.The QUANTUM is designed to interface as easily as possible to your system. The QUANTUMuses wide ranging analog input and output gain controls. These controls allow the connectionof nominal levels of either -10dBV or +4dBu.1.2 Front Panel1.1 Rear Panel Connections