SM Pro Audio IN5E: USB Audio Interface and Stand alone Mixer - Manual (Page 5)

5 Introduction – Design Concept – Overview
1. Introduction
Functionality - Versatility - Mix - Record - Monitor - Convert - Inject and Digitize!!!
The new IN5E from SM Pro Audio covers a huge range of applications for use in the home/project stu-
dio. It is suitable for mixing various analog audio signals to a high quality recording output channel in
either high quality low noise analog or pristine digital format via USB.
Many users will be glad to see the options provided for connectivity. 3 x Bal mic inputs with switch-
able phantom power, peak lights, and gain control can be found on the front of th unit (3 x inserts
available on these channels). An additional 6 x mono (3 x stereo) line level inputs, 1 x stereo turntable,
CD or Phono inputs with RIAAEQ and level controls are also present. This is great news for DJ's home
audiophile users wanting to digitize their vinyl and transfer to the PC!
And we have one truely innovative feature packed at the backside of the IN5E: With the TST3 connec-
tor you have the possibility to connect up to 3(!) analog audio channels with just one standard CAT5
cable. All you need is a compatible Audio-to-CAT5 converter box like the Violet Audio TST3 (please
check www.violetaudio.com for more details)!
2. The Design Concept
2.1 High quality components and design
The philosophy behind SM ProAudio products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and
employs the best choice of components.
2.2 Inputs and outputs
All inputs and outputs are secured firmly to the exterior chassis housing. This ensures robust
quality and confidence in performance under all conditions.
3. Overview
Connect up to 3 microphones Connect up to 4 mono line
signals or 2 stereo line sig-
nals (e.g. MP3 players or CD
players)
Connect 1 stereo
line signal (e.g.
MP3 players or
CD players) or 1
stereo phono sig-
nal (turntable)
Connect 2
headphones
Connect the REC
inputs and out-
puts to your
recording device
of choice
Connect to your monitor-
ing system, e.g. a mixer or
your monitoring speakers
Connect a Violet Audio
TST3 device for tranfering 3
channels with one single
CAT5 cable. Connect noise
gates or effect units to the
3 insert jacks
Connect to
a USB port
at the
computer