About Recording Connections
about Recording connections
Analog audio signals are created by microphones, synthesizers, mixers, and instru- ments with magnetic pickups.
Of these sources, microphones and magnetic instrument pickups have the lowest output level, and generally require the most amplification. Keyboards, preamps, and mixers output “line level” audio, which varies with each device between the
To connect a microphone
Plug an XLR cable directly from a microphone into the Mic input on the Alpha StudioTM rear panel. Only dynamic
NOTE: When using the Mic input, DO NOT plug a cable into the Line In 2 input. Inserting a cable into the Line In 2 input disconnects the mic input internally.
TO CONNECT A LINE LEVEL SOURCE
Plug a ¼" TS (unbalanced) or TRS (balanced) cable directly from the line level source into the desired Line In jack on the rear panel of Alpha Studio. Line level sources include keyboards, drum machines, CD and cassette players, or external microphone preamps and effects. If the line level source has something other than ¼" outputs, cable adapters can be used.
TO CONNECT AN INSTRUMENT
Plug a standard ¼" TS (instrument) cable directly from the instrument into the Instrument input jack on the front panel of Alpha Studio. Note that this will disable the Line In 1 jack on the back panel.
Note: Plugging a cable into the Instrument input disconnects the Line In 1 input. Plugging a cable into the Line In 2 input disconnects the Mic input.
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