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ever, it is possible to patch other audio sources to appear at these outputs if you wish.
9. WORDCLOCK I/O
When wordclock is selected as the sync source, this BNC is set to receive wordclock. At all
other times, this BNC is set to generate wordclock.
10. MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
The MIDI IN connection can accept MIDI Time Code for synchronising to external equip-
ment such as sequencers.
The MIDI OUT connector can generate MIDI Time Code or MIDI Clock so that sequencers,
etc., may be synchronised to the DPS24. The MIDI OUT can also generate MIDI Controller
events such as volume and pan allowing the DPS24 to control (mix) external equipment (for
example, samples, sound modules, etc.).
The MIDI THRU connection passes MIDI data received at the MIDI Input.
11. USB CONNECTOR
This is provided for connection to a personal computer using the akSys TrackView software
or the akSysServer audio file transfer utility.
12. PS2 KEYBOARD CONNECTOR
You may attach a PS2 keyboard here to assist with naming items in the DPS24.The key map-
ping of the keyboard to DPS24 functions is shown in the appendix section.
13. FOOTSWITCH INPUT
This 1/4" jack socket can accept a footswitch for hands-free recording and playback of the
DPS24. This input can also accept an Alesis LRC˛ remote controller allowing simple remote
control (when overdubbing vocals in a separate studio are or vocal booth, for example).
The key mapping of the LRC to DPS24 functions is shown in the appendix section.
14. MASTER STEREO OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of your stereo mastering machine.
15. MAIN MONITOR OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of your main control room
monitor amplifier or powered speakers.
16. NEARFIELD MONITOR OUTPUT
These balanced outputs should be connected to the line inputs of a smaller monitoring system
powering smaller speakers. You may switch between the MAIN and NEARFIELD monitoring
systems using the NEAR switch in the monitoring section of the DPS24's control surface.
17. STUDIO FOLDBACK OUTPUTS
These outputs should be connected to a separate monitoring system (typically an amplified
headphone monitoring system) located in a separate studio recording area , vocal booth, etc..
The audio feed to these outputs is derived via AUX 3/4 allowing an independent mix to be
sent to these outputs when track laying and overdubbing.
NOTE:
When either of the STUDIO OUTPUTS are enabled, the respective AUX out put (3 and/or 4)
is disabled. This is selected in the MIXER / FX/AUX SETUP page.
18. 2-TRACK INPUT
You should connect the outputs of your stereo mastering machine to these RCA phonos. You
can monitor this input using the 2-TRACK switch found in the monitoring section of the
DPS24's control surface. However, the 2-TRACK input can also be freely patched within the
DPS24 and used as a record source if you wish.
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