Master Inputs And Outputs; Main Outputs; Main Inserts; Group Outputs - Alesis Studio 32 Reference Manual

Master Inputs and Outputs

Along the top of the back panel above the master section of the Studio 32 you'll find
most of the connectors that provide the outputs of the console: two 1/4" MAIN OUT
connectors (plus two MAIN INSERT jacks), and four 1/4" GROUP OUT connectors.
The CONTROL ROOM OUT jacks are under the power connector. See the next
chapter "Effects and Signal Processing" for information about the Auxiliary
Outputs.

Main Outputs

The left and right MAIN OUT jacks are two balanced TRS 1/4" jacks which
provide the primary stereo mix of the Studio 32. These are normally connected to
the inputs of a mixdown tape machine or a PA system amplifier.

Main Inserts

These are two TRS 1/4" jacks, each of which consists of an insert send (the tip of the
TRS plug) and an insert return (the ring of a TRS plug). One is for the left channel
and one is for the right channel of the stereo mix. They are used to insert a outboard
stereo effects device (such as a compressor, limiter, reverb or EQ) directly into the
main signal path, before the fader. A special Y-cable (stereo 1/4" plug to two mono
1/4" plugs, as shown on page Error! Bookmark not defined.) is required.

Group Outputs

The GROUP OUTPUTS are balanced 1/4" connectors which are usually connected to
the inputs of a multitrack tape machine. If you want to send a mix of several
channels to a single track, you'll use a Group Output. (The DIRECT OUT jacks can
only send one source to one track.)
Other uses for Group Outputs: In certain applications, such as video post-
production, a pair of Group Outputs may be used to provide a different mix than the
Main Outputs, such as a mix containing music and effects but minus the dialog.
Group Outs may also be used as a feed to an effect device, a separate section of a PA
system, or for a surround sound encoder.
Using four groups for eight tracks: Alesis ADAT recorders have normalling input
features, which allow you to record on tracks 5-8 without repatching, even when
the mixer output is connected only to tracks 1-4. There's more about this later in
this manual, and in the ADAT manual as well.

Control Room Outputs

These outputs consist of two balanced TRS 1/4" jacks for the left and right signals
coming from the Control Room Select switch. Normally, you'll connect these to the
inputs of the amplifier for your control room monitor speakers. The signal level is
controlled by the CONTROL ROOM knob.

2 Track Inputs

These balanced 1/4" jacks are intended for the outputs of a mixdown tape machine,
so you can hear it in the control room output without using up an input. This allows
you to playback your mix without repatching.
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