Basic Audio Hookup; Input Normaling - Alesis ADAT-XT20 Reference Manual

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When connecting audio cables and/or turning power on and off, make sure that
all devices in your system are turned off and the volume controls are turned
down.
The XT20 provides eight -10dBV unbalanced analog outputs via phono
connectors. These should be connected to your mixer's tape or line inputs.
Alternatively, a multi-pin connector can be used with the XT20's +4dBu
balanced analog inputs and outputs (see Chapter 3).
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Mixer Inputs
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The XT20 has eight analog inputs, but you can choose between three
different Input Modes: 2-Input Mode, 4-Input Mode and 8-Input Mode.
These can provide three different analog audio input hookup options,
and are available for both -10 dBV and +4dBu analog inputs:
• 2 Bus Mixer. Connect the mixer's two bus outputs to the XT20's
INPUTS [1] and [2]. Select 2-Input Mode on the XT20 by holding the
[ANALOG INPUT] button and pressing either Track Select buttons [1]
or [2]; notice that the INPUT LEDs for tracks 1 and 2 remain lit until
you release the [ANALOG INPUT] button.
• 4 Bus Mixer. Connect the mixer's four bus outputs to the XT20's
INPUTS [1] through [4]. Select 4-Input Mode by holding the [ANALOG
INPUT] button and pressing either Track Select buttons [3] or [4]; notice
that the INPUT LEDs for tracks 1 through 4 remain lit until you release
the [ANALOG INPUT] button.
• 8 Bus Mixer/Direct Outputs. Connect the mixer's eight bus
outputs (or 8 direct outputs) to the XT20's INPUTS [1] through [8].
Select 8-Input Mode by holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button and
Bus Outputs
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