Workgroup Server 9150: Stereo Sound and Audio Devices

Your server can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. To provide or reproduce stereo sound, you can connect audio devices to the line input or sound input ports, and to the sound output port on the server. You can also use the server's internal CD-ROM drive to play audio compact discs (CDs).

The server's line input ports accepts an audio connector known as a RCA type (phono) plug. The server's sound ports accept an audio connector known as a stereo miniplug. This connector is the type used on headphones for a personal tape player, for example. If your equipment uses a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.

Connecting an Audio Device

To play or record sound with your server, you can attach a microphone, amplifier, tape recorder, or a pair of speakers. Follow these steps to connect an audio device to the server.

Important: The Workgroup Server 9150 is designed to work as a server, and it is not designed for use with speech recognition systems. Do not use the Apple PlainTalk Microphone with your server.

1. Make sure that the audio device has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector or, if you're using the line input ports, RCA connectors.

2. Place the audio device near the server.

3. Shut down the server and turn off the audio device.

4. Attach the cable to the audio device and to the sound port on the server.

5. Turn on the server and the audio device and begin working with sound.