Channel Input/Output Jacks (8); Direct Out; Tape In; Insert Jack - Alesis Studio 24 Reference Manual

C I
HANNEL NPUT
D O
IRECT
This jack provides the output of the channel, post-fader. Connect it to the input of a
multitrack tape recorder if you need to record more than two tracks at a time, or if
you need only one microphone or line-level instrument per track. These are -10 dBV
unbalanced outputs.
In theory, the DIRECT OUT jacks provide a cleaner signal than that of the GROUP OUT
jacks, but the difference is almost unmeasurable. You can be confident that if it's more
convenient for you, it's perfectly OK to record from the Groups.
T I
APE N
Connect the outputs of your multitrack tape recorder to these jacks. The output from
your multitrack should be a -10 dBV (nominal) unbalanced line signal. Actually, any
typical line input (such as the output of a synthesizer or effect device) may be
connected to these inputs, so you could use the Studio 24 as a 24-input line mixer, by
running the "tape inputs" through the MONITOR 1/2 section, linked to the L/R
Master. However, note that the TAPE IN jack does not pass through the TRIM
control, so extremely low-level or high-level signals should be connected to the LINE
IN jack instead.
I
NSERT JACK
This is a 3-conductor unbalanced send/receive jack for signals going through the
Channel. Note that INSERT will also affect the signal coming into the TAPE IN jack
(when CHAN/MON REVERSE is in its down position). . The post-trim, pre-EQ, pre-
fader signal appears at the tip connector, and the ring connector is an input to the
Equalizer section of the channel. This is normally connected to an in-line effect
processor such as a compressor or equalizer. See page 49 for more information on
how to use the insert jack.
L I
INE N JACK
This input jack may be used with balanced 1/4" TRS or unbalanced 1/4" sources.
The signal from an instrument or other audio device (drum machine, MIDI sound
module, etc.) will be routed through the Channel when the CHAN/MON REVERSE
switch is in its up position.
Line signals pass through the TRIM control, which allows the LINE IN jack to accept
a wide range of input levels (from +14 dBu nominal to -36 dBu nominal). When the
TRIM is set to maximum, the LINE IN signal will be amplified 40 dB. When TRIM is
at minimum, it will be attenuated (lowered) 10 dB.
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HANNELS
The LINE IN and MIC IN jacks of a single channel may not be used
simultaneously.
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ANUAL
Description of Controls
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