µJack Manual 

µJack 
Headphone & Stereo Line Output 

 
 
Manual Revision: 2018.09.13 

 
    
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Table of Contents 
Table of Contents 

Compliance 

Installation 
Installing Your Module 

Overview 

Features 

Front Panel 
Controls 
Inputs & Outputs 

Technical Specifications 
   

 
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Compliance 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 
 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Intellijel Designs, Inc. could 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 
Any digital equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the 
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, 
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. 

   

This device meets the requirements of the following standards and directives: 
  EMC: 2014/30/EU 
EN55032:2015 ; EN55103-2:2009 (EN55024) ; EN61000-3-2 ; EN61000-3-3  
Low Voltage: 2014/35/EU 
EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008+A2:2010+A12:2011  
RoHS2: 2011/65/EU 
WEEE: 2012/19/EU 

   

 
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Installation 
Intellijel Eurorack modules are designed to be used with a Eurorack-compatible case and power 
supply. We recommend you use Intellijel cases and power supplies. 

Before installing a new module in your case, you must ensure your power supply has a free 
power header and sufficient available capacity to power the module: 

● Sum up the specified +12V current draw for all modules, including the new one. Do the 
same for the -12 V and +5V current draw. The current draw will be specified in the 
manufacturer's technical specifications for each module. 

● Compare each of the sums to specifications for your case’s power supply. 

● Only proceed with installation if none of the values exceeds the power supply’s 
specifications. Otherwise you must remove modules to free up capacity or upgrade your 
power supply. 

You will also need to ensure your case has enough free space (hp) to fit the new module. To 
prevent screws or other debris from falling into the case and shorting any electrical contacts, not 
leave gaps between adjacent modules, and cover all unused areas with blank panels. Similarly, 
do not use open frames or any other enclosure that exposes the backside of any module or the 
power distribution board. 

You can use a tool like ModularGrid to assist in your planning. Failure to adequately power your 
modules may result in damage to your modules or power supply. If you are unsure, please 
contact us before proceeding. 

Installing Your Module 

When installing or removing a module from your case 
always turn off the power to the case and disconnect the 
power cable. Failure to do so may result in serious injury 
or equipment damage. 

Ensure the 10-pin connector on the power cable is 

connected correctly to the module before proceeding. 
The red stripe on the cable must line up with the -12V 
pins on the module’s power connector. The pins are 
indicated with the label -12V, a white stripe next to the 
connector, the words “red stripe”, or some combination of 
those indicators.  

 
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Most modules will come with the cable already connected but it is good to double check the 
orientation. Be aware that some modules may have headers that serve other purposes so 
ensure the cable is connected to the right one. 

The other end of the cable, with a 16-pin 

connector, connects to the power bus board of 
your Eurorack case. Ensure the red stripe on 
the cable lines up with the -12V pins on the 
bus board. On Intellijel power supplies the 
pins are labelled with the label “-12V” and a 
thick white stripe: 

If you are using another manufacturer’s power 

supply, check their documentation for 
instructions. 

Once connected, the cabling between the module and power supply should resemble the 
picture below: 

Before reconnecting power 

and turning on your modular 
system, double check that 
the ribbon cable is fully 
seated on both ends and 
that all the pins are correctly 
aligned. If the pins are 
misaligned in any direction 
or the ribbon is backwards 
you can cause damage to 
your module, power supply, 
or other modules. 

After you have confirmed all 

the connections, you can 
reconnect the power cable and turn on your modular system. You should immediately check that 
all your modules have powered on and are functioning correctly. If you notice any anomalies, 
turn your system off right away and check your cabling again for mistakes. 

 
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Overview 
The µJack functions as the audio output device for your modular system. It converts 
modular-level voltages to line-level outputs suitable for driving amplifiers, recording devices, or 
DAW interfaces. Headphone monitoring is also supported via a low noise built-in headphone 
amp capable of driving high impedance studio headphones. 

Features 
● Headphone amp capable of driving high impedance headphones via 1/4″ stereo Neutrik 
jack. 
● L and R +4dBv unbalanced line level outputs on TS 1/4″ Neutrik jacks. 
● Switch for mono/stereo monitoring. 
● Left input normalled to Right input. 
● Individual level attenuators and global stereo headphone gain control. 
● 6-pin header on back of module and ribbon cable for connecting directly to the outputs of 
an Intellijel Dubmix or Azimuth II.   

 
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Front Panel 

Controls 
1. HEADPHONE Level 
The large knob on the top of the µJack controls the level of the 
headphone output. 
2. MONO/STEREO Switch 
This switch controls whether or not the output of the module is 
mono or stereo. In mono mode (switch is to the left), the LEFT 
and RIGHT inputs are summed internally. In this case both the L 
and R outputs, as well as both channels of the headphone jack, 
output the same signal. 
3. LEFT Attenuator 
This knob attenuates the level of the LEFT input. The signal is 
unmodified when the knob is fully clockwise, otherwise the level is 
reduced proportionally. 
4. RIGHT Attenuator 
This knob functions just as the LEFT Attenuator but for the 
RIGHT audio channel. 

Inputs & Outputs 

A. LEFT Input 

Any eurorack-level audio sent to this jack will be scaled down to 
+4 dBu levels and sent out the L Out jack. Use the LEFT 
Attenuator to further reduce the signal level. 
B. RIGHT Input 

Any eurorack-level audio sent to this jack will be scaled down to +4 dBu levels and sent 
out the R Out jack. Use the RIGHT Attenuator to further reduce the signal level. 
NOTE: The LEFT Input jack is normalled to the RIGHT Input jack, so if nothing is 
connected to the RIGHT Input jack, then one signal fed into the LEFT Input jack will 
feed both of the ¼” output jacks. 
 

 
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C. L Out 

This jack carries the attenuated output of the modular-level signal sent into the LEFT 
Input jack. It enables you to interface your modular gear with external mixers, power 
amps or DAWs, and is an unbalanced +4 dBu ¼” output. For use with -10dBv systems, 
simply dial back on the corresponding channel’s attenuator.  
D. R Out 

This jack carries the attenuated output of the modular-level signal appearing at the 
RIGHT Input jack. Like the L Out jack, it enables you to interface your modular gear with 
external mixers, power amps or DAWs, and is also an unbalanced +4dBu ¼” output, 
which you can attenuate down to -10dbV levels. 
E. HEADPHONE Output 

This is a stereo ¼” output intended primarily for headphones. Its volume level is set with 
the HEADPHONE Level knob, and you can monitor the Left and Right signals in either 
stereo or mono, depending on the position of the MONO/STEREO switch. 

Technical Specifications 
Width  6 hp 

Maximum Depth  26 mm 

Current Draw  17 mA @ +12V 

17 mA @ -12V 
 

 
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