Audio - Alesis NanoPiano Reference Manual

Audio

There are two quarter-inch audio output jacks on the back of the
NanoPiano. One of them is marked LEFT and the other is
marked RIGHT. To get set up for audio, just run mono audio
cables from these outputs to the corresponding LEFT and
RIGHT input jacks on your mixer, amplifier, power amp, or
powered speakers.
In a pinch you can get by with hooking up only one of the audio
outputs, but I don't recommend it. If you do that you'll be missing
out on half the true-stereo sound in each program, not to
mention big chunks of stereo reverb and effects. If only one
audio jack is in use, then the NanoPiano automatically sums its
output signal to mono.
And besides — with all the money you saved buying the
NanoPiano in the first place, you really ought to be able to afford
two audio cables (preferably good ones).
TIPS:
Here are some things to avoid when working with audio cables.
You experienced folks should check these out, too, instead of
rushing ahead, because this is an area where you may know
less than you think you do. (I can't begin to tell you how many
supposedly "professional" musicians and recording engineers
I've seen break the following rules, to their very real regret.)
_ Do NOT bundle audio cables and AC power cords together.
The field from the alternating current in the power cord will
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