Connecting Signal Processors To Insert Jacks - Alesis Studio 32 Reference Manual

Connecting Signal Processors to Insert
Jacks
Inserts are used to connect signal processing devices directly into the signal path of
a Channel. Normally, the device connected would be one that shapes the dynamics
or tone of a signal (such as a compressor, gate, or EQ), rather than an effects device
(such as a reverb). It is also possible to insert a stereo signal processor into the
signal path of the MAIN L/R OUTS, using the MAIN INSERT jacks. This is
desirable when either a group of instruments, or the entire mix, needs to be
processed.
All INSERT jacks on the Studio 32 are TRS jacks containing both an output (send)
and an input (return). The tip of the plug is the Send and will be connected to the
Input of the effects device or processor, and the ring of the plug is the Return and
will be connected to the Output of the effects device or processor.
A special Y-cable consisting of a TRS 1/4" plug on one end and two mono 1/4" plugs
on the other end is required. See the illustration below.
Insert Jack
S end
Re turn
G ro und
Tip
Ring
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Tip = Send
+
Ring = Return
Ring
S lee ve
Sleeve = Ground
(common)
S lee ve
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