Additional Uses Of Insert Jacks - Alesis iO14 Reference Manual

Additional Uses of Insert Jacks

Inserts can be used in two additional ways that you may find
useful. They are as follows:
1. Using the IO|14/26 as a preamplifier – In certain
situations, you may want to use the IO|14/26's preamps by
themselves. For example, if you're recording a performance
onto an external hardware recorder (such as an Alesis HD24)
but you need more preamplifiers, you can use an insert's
"send" cable to send your preamplified signal to the recorder
and simply not use the "return" connection on the insert
cable.
2. Bypassing the IO|14/26's preamplifier – The IO|14/26
has excellent sounding preamplifiers built in, but if you have
a megabucks or vintage preamp that you want to use instead,
experiment with connecting it to the insert jack. The insert
jack allows you to use your external preamp while completely
bypassing the IO|14/26's built in preamplifier.
To bypass the IO|14/26's internal preamplifier, connect the
"return" of the insert cable to your external device. Leave
the "send" of the insert cable disconnected.
Doing this will unbalance the external preamplifier's signal.
In most cases this is not a problem, but check with your
preamplifier's manufacturer for any noise, level, or grounding
concerns before connecting your equipment in this way.
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