Akai DPS24 Operator's Manual page 45

The MIDI OUT connector can generate MIDI Time Code so that sequencers, etc., may be synchronised to the
DPS24. The MIDI OUT can also generate MIDI events such as volume and pan allowing the DPS24 to control
(mix) external equipment (for example, samples, sound modules, etc.).
The MIDI THRU connection passes MIDI data received at the MIDI Input.
K USB CONNECTOR
This is provided for future expansion.
L PS2 KEYBOARD CONNECTOR
You may attach a PS2 keyboard here to assist with naming items in the DPS24.
M FOOTSWITCH INPUT
This 1/4" jack socket can accept a footswitch for hands-free recording and playback of the DPS24. This input can
also accept an Alesis LRC™ remote controller allowing simple remote control (when overdubbing vocals in a
separate studio area or vocal booth, for example).
N MASTER STEREO OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of your stereo mastering machine.
O MAIN MONITOR OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of your main control room monitor amplifier or
powered speakers.
P NEARFIELD MONITOR OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of a smaller monitoring system powering smaller
speakers. You may switch between the MAIN and NEARFIELD monitoring systems using the NEAR switch in
the monitoring section of the DPS24's control surface.
Q STUDIO FOLDBACK OUTPUTS
These outputs should be connected to a separate monitoring system (typically an amplified headphone monitor-
ing system) located in a separate studio recording area, vocal booth, etc. The audio feed to these outputs is
derived via AUX 3/4 allowing an independent mix to be sent to these outputs when track laying and overdubbing.
When either of the STUDIO OUTPUTS are enabled, the respective AUX output (3 and/or 4) is
NOTE :
disabled.
R 2-TRACK INPUT
You should connect the outputs of your stereo mastering machine to these RCA phonos. You can monitor this
input using the 2-TRACK switch found in the monitoring section of the DPS24's control surface.
S AUX IN
This is a balanced stereo input that can be used for a variety of purposes. It can be used to bring in an external sub-
mixer (for example, to expand the number of input channels for sound modules, samplers, drum machines, etc.,
that may be being sequenced during mixdown) or it can be used as a stereo effects return. By default, this signal
feeds the stereo L/R bus via the stereo AUX mixer channel prior to the master stereo fader. However, the AUX
INPUTS can be freely patched within the DPS24 and used as a record source if you wish.
T EXPANSION SLOTS
These slots can be used to accept a variety of optional expansion cards.
U GROUND TERMINAL
Connect this to some earthed metalwork if you experience any mains hum or interference as it may help reduce
it.
V POWER SWITCH
This is used to switch the DPS24 on and off.
W POWER CONNECTOR
This should be attached to a suitable cable connected to a mains power source.
REAR PANNEL
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