MATRIX AUDIO Mini-i 4 Music Streamer User Manual

MATRIX AUDIO Mini-i 4 Music Streamer

Packing list

Parts and names

Top

1. Power on/Standby
   • After connecting to the power supply, press this button to turn on the unit, and hold the button for two seconds to standby. It takes about 30 seconds for the first start-up after connecting to the power supply each time.
   • When the device is working, press this button to mute, and press it again to unmute.

Front

1. Input key
   Tap on the up and down arrows to select the input channel in turn, the input channel that stays will be selected.

2. LCD screen

3. Volume key

   • Tap on the arrow keys to change the volume step by step.
   • Hold the arrow keys for more than two seconds to change the volume rapidly.

LCD screen

Main information

1. Media and audio information
   Including album art, track title, artist, duration, audio format, the sampling rate of the track, and the filter type being used.

2. Input channel
   The name of the selected input channel.

3. Status bar
   Including clock and network connection.

4. Output channel and volume
   The selected output channel and volume level.

Operation of touch screen

• Swipe right to open the shortcut page.
• Swipe left to open the menu.

Rear

1. AC input
   This unit adapts to the AC100-240V power voltage range. Please make sure to use the product in the power voltage range mentioned above.

   • Please use the power cable which includes an earth wire. Please ensure you have a reliable earth wire connection. Otherwise, the casing of the unit may have a slightly charged touch. If you need the unit to be turned off completely, please unplug the power cable.

2. Ethernet
   Connect to the LAN port of the network router, the connection supports up to Gigabit Ethernet transmission.

3. USBTypeC
   Connect to USB storage devices that require not higher than SV/lA power supply.

4. USB audio
   Connect to computers, smartphones, and tablets as external audio source devices through USB-B cables.

5. Reset button
   Only use this button when the device works incorrectly, the device can be reset to the factory state. Please operate under the instructions of the service team from Matrix Audio.

6. HDMI ARC
   Connect to TVs with ARC(Audio Return Channel)functionalities through HDMI cables.

7. Optical & Coaxial input
   Connect to front-end devices with S/PDIF signal outputs through optical or coaxial cables.

8. Analog input
   Connect to vinyl turntables or devices with analog outputs through RCA cables.

9. Analog output
   Connect to active speakers or amplifiers through RCA or XLR cables.

Operations before using

Connect to network

LAN

• Connect the product to the LAN port of the network router through an Ethernet cable. It is recommended to set up the router as a DHCP server. The unit will be assigned an IP address automatically. Select “LAN” in the option Network in the Settings menu, after joining the network, there will be a shown in the status bar.
• When the connection has no Internet access, there will be an in-the-status bar.

MA Remote App

Install MA Remote App for your iPad, iPhone, or Android phone.

Open the app, it will automatically search for the device and enter the home page after the device is added. If you need to add the device manually, you can follow the prompts in the app wizard and scan the host QR code to add it manually.

• Please make sure the device and your phone or iPad in the same network before connection.

To control and configure the device through MA Remote App, or playback streaming music from the element devices, please refer to www.matrix- digi.com/tutorials for instructions.

Driver for USB Audio

When connecting the device to a Windows 7 /8/10/11 computer via USB connection as an external audio device, please install drivers as following instructions:

1. Double-click the driver installation package and click “Next”.
2. Select the installation path and click “Install”.
3. Click “Next” after the installation is complete.
4. Click “Finish” to close the Setup Wizard.

It’s no need to install drivers for macOS, just select “mini-i Series” as the audio output device in Sound Preferences.

• The device can be connected to an iPhone or iPad via a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.
• The device can be connected to Android devices via an OTG adapter, but not every Android devices are compatible with device via OTG connection.

Appendix

Technical specifications

Hardware Platform

• CPU: Quad Cortex-ASS 2.0GHz
• D/A Chip: ES9039Q2M

Digital Input

• COAXIAL & OPTI CAL
  • PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, l 76.4kHz, 192kHz
  • DSD 2.8MHz (DoP)
• HDMI ARC
  • PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, l 76.4kHz, 192kHz
• USB Audio
  • PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, l 76.4kHz, 192kHz, 3S2.8kHz, 384kHz, 70S.6kHz, 768kHz
  • MQA 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, l 76.4kHz, 192kHz, 3S2.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
  • DSD 2.8M Hz, S.6M Hz, 11.2M Hz (DoP)
  • DSD 2.8M Hz, S.6M Hz, 11.2M Hz, 22.4M Hz (Native)

Aux Input

• SNR: lO0dB A-weighting
• THD+N: <0.003S%@lk, <0.003S%@20Hz-20kHz
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.l -3dB@46kHz
• Channel Crosstalk: >-l0SdB
• Input Level: 2.lVRMS Maximum

Line Output

XLR

• SNR: 127dB A-weighting
• THD+N: <0.0001S%@lk, <0.00018%@20Hz-20kHz
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.l -3dB@90kHz
• Crosstalk: >-146dB
• Output Level: 4.4VRMS@0dB

RCA

• SNR: 121dB A-weighting
• THD+N: <0.0001S%@lk, <0.00030%@20Hz-20kHz
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz ±0.l -3dB@90kHz
• Channel Crosstalk: >-133dB
• Output Level: 2.2VRMS@0dB

Network

• LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

USB type C

• The USB Type C port provides a maximum power of SV/lA.
• The USB Type C port works with devices that conform to the USB mass storage standard and supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and N TFS file formats but is not guaranteed to be compatible with all storage devices.

MA Player

• Controller app: MA Remote App

• Local Playback:

  • Format Supported
    MP3, WMA, WAV, AIF, AIFC, AIFF, AAC, FLAC, OGG, APE, ALAC, M4A, DSF, DFF, CUE

  • PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, l 76.4kHz, 192kHz, 3S2.8kHz, 384kHz, 70S.6kHz, 768kHz

  • MQA 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 3S2.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream

  • DSD 2.8MHz, S.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz

• Roon Ready:

  • PCM 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz, 768kHz
  • MQA 16-24Bit/44.lkHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz MQA or MQA Studio stream
  • DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz, 11.2MHz, 22.4MHz

AirPlay 2, DLNA/UPnP, TIDAL Connect, Spotify Connect, vTuner, Radio Paradise, and HlRESAUDIO, the audio specs depend on the service provider.

Power specifications

• Power Voltage: AC 100V-240V 50/60Hz
• Standby Power Consumption: < SW
• Maximum Power Consumption: < 20W

Other specifications

• Weight: 1.3kg (2.87 pounds)
• Size:
  • Width 224 mm (8.80 inches)
  • Depth 186 mm (7.32 inches)
  • Height 53 mm (2.07 inches)

About MQA (Master Quality Authenticated)

This unit includes an MQA full decoder, which enables you to playback MQA audio files via streaming or USB audio port, delivering the sound of the original master recording.

The dots beside the MQA logo are green or blue to indicate that the unit is decoding and playing an MQA stream or file, and denotes provenance to ensure that the sound is identical to that of the source material. It glows blue to indicate it is playing an MQA Studio file, which has either been approved in the studio by the artist/producer or has been verified by the copyright owner. The dot glows magenta to indicate that the unit is rendering an MQA stream or file. This delivers the final unfolding of the MQA file.

• MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trademarks of MQA Limited. ©2016

About Roon Ready
Being Roon Ready means that Matrix Audio music streamers transparently discover and connect to Roon without any configuration, and bit-perfect audio is delivered from Roon to your music streamers.

About Spotify

• Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to www.spotify.com/connect to learn how.
• The Spotify Software is subject to third-party licenses found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses.

Attention

• This product is for indoor use only.
• For full ventilation, it is recommended to reserve a space larger than 5 cm around the device.
• Do not cover the air vents with stuff such as papers, tablecloths, and curtains to obstruct ventilation.
• Do not place stuff with flame, such as lighted candles, on the device.
• If the device is used in tropical areas, please be careful to prevent insects from entering the unit through the air vents.
• The device must not be subject to water droplets or splashes. Please do not place stuff filled with liquids such as vases and cups on or near the device.
• Do not put stuff around the device power plug and the AC power socket, in order to disconnect the power supply easily when needed.

Into The Music
www.matrix-digi.com

Matrix Electronic Technology Co., LTD
+86-29-86211122
8-801, No.111 Fengcheng 5th Rd., Xi’an, China.

References

• Video tutorial
• Spotify - Connect
• Third Party Licenses | Spotify for Developers

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