SCHIIT MODIUS E Digital to Analog Converter Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- SCHIIT
Table of Contents
Digital to Analog Converter
Owner’s Manual
MODI IS ONE OF THOR’S SONS IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY.
HOWEVER, WHEN WE STARTED ON A BIGGER BALANCED MODI, WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE
FUNNY TO CALL IT “MODIUS MAXIMUS.”
YES, WE KNOW, THAT’S ROMAN TERMINOLOGY. BUT HEY, WE’RE DUMB AMERICANS. WE HOPE
YOU ENJOY THIS WEIRD NORSE-ROMAN HYBRID!
CONNECTIONS
- Balanced Analog Outputs. Connect to your balanced-input amp or preamp using XLR cables.
- RCA Analog Outputs. Connect to your amp or preamp with RCA cables.
- AES Digital Input. Connect to an AES digital source with an XLR digital balanced cable.
- Coaxial Digital Input. Connect a coaxial digital source, using an RCA cable, 75 ohms preferred.
- Optical Digital Input. Connect an optical source the optical input jack, using a Toslink cable.
- USB Data and Power Input. Connect a USB source using a USB-C cable (supplied).
- Power Input. Connect a 5V power source to this if you need external power. See “Operation.”ce
OPERATION
If you’re using Modius E as a USB only DAC , you don’t need to connect
the Power Input. Just connect it to your computer with the supplied USB-C
cable and you’re set.
If you’re using the other digital inputs , and you’re NOT using USB, you
need Power Input. Connect the supplied USB wall-wart with the supplied USB-C
cable to provide power for the other inputs. Modius E won’t work without
power, and power comes from a USB.
CONTROLS
- Input Selector. Press this button to cycle through the inputs.
- Input Indicators. Indicates which input you have selected, from USB to AES. Also functions as a power indicator. If all LEDs are out, check that you have power to the Modius E. Pretty straightforward, right?
OUTPUTS
You can use both the balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs of Modius E at
the same time. They are completely independent.
TROUBLESHOOTING
“Draws too much power” error. You’ll need to use additional power. Disconnect
Modius E from your source, then connect the wall-wart to the Power Input using
the USB-C cable. The Modius E will then report as a 0mA USB device. You’ll
need another cable to connect to your source.
No sound? Make sure Modius E is selected in Control Panel (Windows) or
System Prefs (Mac) AND in your player software.
Note: Modius E does not have drivers for non-UAC2 compliant systems
(Windows versions prior to 10).
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Schiit Audio warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date
of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this period,
Schiit Audio will repair the defective product, free of charge. The date of
purchase will be based on customer receipts, otherwise, the date of
manufacturing will be used.
If you believe you need warranty service, contact us first. Schiit Audio
products sent back to us without a Return Authorization (RA) will be returned
to the sender without repair. To contact us and obtain an RA, email
info@schiit.com. Warranty Limitations. This warranty
shall not apply if a product: (a) is modified or tampered with; (b) is damaged
by negligence, accident, unreasonably use, or other causes unrelated to
defective materials or workmanship, or (c) has had the serial number altered
or removed.
Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are hereby limited in duration to the warranty
period of 2 years. In no event shall Schiit Audio be liable for consequential
or incidental damages resulting from the breach of any implied or expressed
warranties. Some states do not allow these limitations, so they may not apply
to you. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.
Application for Council Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336 EEC Conformity declared
for EN60065, EN55022 Class B, EN50082-1
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IN THE BOX
(1) Modius E
(1) 5V USB Wall-Wart
(1) USB-C Cable
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References
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