Samson S-MAX MCD2 Pro 2-Channel Passive PC Direct Box - Manual (Page 6)

Connecting a Laptop
• Set the volume controls of your audio system to the off position.
• Connect the 1/8” stereo output of your laptop or other audio
source to the STEREO Input jack of the MCD2 Pro.
• Connect the 1/4” parallel jacks to active monitor speakers.
• Connect the Left and Right BALANCED OUTPUT jacks to a pair of
microphone inputs of a mixer or other audio device.
• Pan the input channels of the mixer left and right.
• Raise the level of the audio system to the appropriate level.
• If you hear a hum or buzz set the GROUND LIFT switch to the
LIFT position.
• If you hear distortion, set the pad switch to the -12dB position.
You may need to adjust the input level of the mixer to make up for
the attenuated signal.