Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel

• 03.02 Rear Panel Overview

  • Rear Panel Overview
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  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/01 Audio Outputs

    • 03.02.01 Audio outputs

      • The headphone output is a 3.5 mm TS or TRS jack. The MicroFreak sends the same mono signal to both sides of stereo headphones.
      • Audio output
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      • The headphone jack also accepts the microphone supplied with the MicroFreak Vocoder Edition. A TRRS device, such as a gaming headset with a built-in microphone, can serve as an audio input on a standard MicroFreak.

      • Note/Warning Pull the microphone straight out of the headphone jack to avoid damage. Remove it before storing or transporting the MicroFreak.
        

      • The Line output is a balanced 6.35 mm TRS jack for an amplifier or mixer. A TRS cable improves the signal-to-noise ratio. Its signal is mono.
  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/02 Pitch Gate Pressure

    • 03.02.02 Pitch/Gate/Pressure outputs

      • These outputs send electrical signals to external analog synthesizers or a Eurorack modular system.
      • CV, Gate and Pressure outputs
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      • CV sends a control voltage for an external oscillator; Gate triggers an external device.
      • Pressure sends a pressure or velocity voltage, selected in Utility > Preset > Press mode.
  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/03 Clock

    • 03.02.03 Clock input/output

      • Sync the MicroFreak with external synthesizers or modular systems through the Clock input and output.
      • Clock input and output
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      • Note/Info A TRS jack carries both clock and start signals. A TS jack carries only clock.
        

  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/04 MIDI

    • 03.02.04 MIDI input/output

      • MIDI input and output
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      • Use the included gray 3.5 mm TRS-to-5-pin-DIN adapters to send and receive MIDI and controller data from compatible devices.
  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/05 USB DC In

    • 03.02.05 USB/DC IN

      • The USB connector supplies power and exchanges data with a computer. A 5 V, 500 mA USB phone charger can also power the MicroFreak without a computer.
      • The USB connector
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      • USB connects the MicroFreak to Arturia MIDI Control Center for settings, firmware updates, and preset management.
  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/06 Power Switch

    • 03.02.06 Power switch

      • The recessed switch turns the MicroFreak off without unplugging USB. When both USB and DC power are connected, DC power takes priority; connecting DC power resets the MicroFreak.
      • The On-Off switch
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      • Note/Info The MicroFreak can run from a phone or tablet power bank.
        

  • Microfreak/UG/03 Overview/02 Rear Panel/07 Power Connector

    • 03.02.07 Power Connector

      • Connect the supplied Arturia power supply to the mains outlet. The supply provides the ground required by the capacitive keyboard.
      • The power connector
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