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# Audio Connections

> Audio Connections

## Analog Inputs and Outputs

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| **Identifier** | **Type / Connector**         | **Nominal Level** | **Details**                                                         |
| :------------: | ---------------------------- | :---------------: | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|      **1**     | Balanced inputs (Female XLR) |       +4 dBu      | Electronically balanced <br />600 Ohms                              |
|      **2**     | Unbalanced inputs (RCA)      |  -10 dBV approx.  | Higher gain, designed for weaker signals. Impedance 10 KOhms        |
|      **3**     | Balanced stereo input (RJ45) |       +4 dBu      | [Pin diagrams and adapter cables wiring](/en/diagramas/RJ45-pinout) |
|      **4**     | Balanced outputs (Male XLR)  |       +4 dBu      | Electronically balanced <br />600 Ohms / 10 KOhms                   |

<Info>
  XLR connection is standard: shield to **pin 1**, inner conductors to **2 (signal +)** and **3 (signal -)**
</Info>

## USB Digital Input/Output

The **Audimax 362HD/USB** model includes an optional module to send and receive audio through a PC connection using a standard USB A/B cable.

* When connected to a **<sup>Windows©</sup>** computer, the system automatically recognizes the processor and installs the necessary drivers.\
  No additional drivers are required.
* The unit is recognized as a **stereo sound card**:
  * **USB playback device** → corresponds to the **audio input to the processor**.
  * **USB capture device** → corresponds to the **audio output from the processor**.

### About USB Detection

* Before connecting the USB port, ensure that both the **console and PC are properly grounded** through three-terminal power plugs.

<Danger>
  Check with a multimeter (25V AC scale) between the PC chassis and console chassis.\
  Reading should be 0V. Otherwise, the USB input of the processor or computer could be damaged.
</Danger>

* Avoid changing USB cables between ports, as Windows may reassign device order.

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## HD Mode (High Definition)

**HD mode** is intended for audio applications that do not use the FM stereo encoding stage (MPX).

* Fully digital stations (HD Radio and streaming).
* Sound reinforcement applications (small rooms, auditoriums, shopping centers).

**When switching to HD mode:**

* FM pre-emphasis network is disabled (and therefore the de-emphasis on audio outputs).
* A **fast-action limiter** is enabled on the outputs.
* **MPX** outputs are disabled.

### Enabling HD Mode

To change the operating mode, you need to access the internal **micro-switches** by removing the top cover of the unit.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/solidyne/St-QpEDuvK_Tklee/images/362/362-instalacion-HD.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=St-QpEDuvK_Tklee&q=85&s=fd2bc0974bffb78e7032fcc0a2740081" alt="362 HD Installation Jumpers" title="362 HD Installation Jumpers" style={{ width:"41%" }} width="496" height="299" data-path="images/362/362-instalacion-HD.jpg" />

* All switches **ON** = FM Mode
* All switches **OFF** = HD Mode

The status is indicated on the front panel through the **"FM"** LED:

* Lit = FM
* Off = HD

<Info>
  From factory, the unit comes configured in **FM mode**.
</Info>
