Alesis K2661 Soft Buttons in Master Mode, Digital Output Format, AES Output Length, Object

Master Mode

The Soft Buttons in Master Mode

Digital Output Format

Change this parameter to set the K2661's digital output stream to your preferred format. The default is ADAT 8-channel digital. Other values are AES Pro, also known as AES/EBU, and AES Cons, also known as S/PDIF. This global parameter is remembered across power cycles, and is not part of any setup or KDFX studio.

To use ADAT In, the K2661's ADAT Out cable must be connected to the sending device. K2661 must be the “master,” and the other device(s) must "slave" to it. Output sample rate (and therefore input as well) is fixed at 48 kHz.

AES Output Length

Change this parameter to set the AES digital word length of the K2661's digital output stream. The default is 24 Bit, which is preferred for most applications. Reducing the bit length will reduce the dynamic range of your sound and may increase audible noise. However, some older digital equipment may not be able to work with 24 bit data, and you may have more satisfactory results by reducing the word length at the K2661 output stage. This global parameter is remembered across power cycles, and is not part of any setup or KDFX studio.

When you change the digital word length, the signal going to the analog outs is affected, too. For this reason, if you are only using the analog outputs you should keep this parameter set to 24 Bit (the default).

The Soft Buttons in Master Mode

Object

This soft button brings up the object utilities. They’re described beginning on page 11-15.

Delete

This soft button brings up the delete bank dialog, enabling you to erase sets of objects, either entire banks or all objects, from RAM. If the Confirm parameter on the Master-mode page is set to a value of On, you’ll be given an extra chance to cancel before the set of objects is actually deleted. Once the deletion is complete, the objects are irretrievable, so you may want to save objects to disk before deleting them from RAM.

To delete individual objects, use the functions that are available when you press the Object soft button.

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