Connecting To A Studio Mixer; Mono Operation - Alesis airFX Reference Manual

Connections: Chapter 2

Connecting to a Studio Mixer

The best method of connecting the airFX to a mixing console or
multitracker is to use the channel inserts. You'll need two "insert
splitter" cables with a TRS stereo 1/4" connector on one side splitting
to two RCA connectors on the other. (Note: this is NOT a "Y" cord; the
ring is connected to one RCA and the tip to the other.) Insert the 1/4"
stereo plug into the mixer's channel insert, connect the send plug to
the airFX's Input and the return to the airFX's output.
You can also use the main inserts, if your mixer has them, to use the
airFX on the entire mix, or on a group insert if you want to effect
multiple channels at once but not the entire mix.
Aux send/return: Note that in most cases, you won't connect the
airFX to an effects send and return of a mixer, the way that
many reverbs or other effect devices are. This is because when
the effect is off, the airFX still sends the "dry" signal to its
outputs. This may cause phase cancellation or other unwanted
effects if the aux return is mixed back with the original.

Mono Operation

If your source does not have stereo outputs, you can use only one side
of the airFX. Plug the mono output of your source into the Left input
of the airFX, then connect the Left output of the airFX to the
destination. If the destination is stereo, you may need a "Y-cable" to
split the one RCA jack into two RCA jacks.
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