Alesis K2661 specifications Chapter Audio Outputs, Audio Configurations, 15-1

Audio Outputs

Audio Configurations

Chapter 15

Audio Outputs

Audio Configurations

There are several ways to get audio output from the K2661. The most common configuration is a pair of mono or stereo 1/4-inch cables connecting the Mix outputs of the K2661 to inputs on a mixer or keyboard amp. The Mix outputs carry the sum of all the signals routed to the separate analog outputs (A and B), including effects. Another common configuration is to use one or more of the separate analog outputs. Connecting to one of the separate outputs does not remove the corresponding portion of the signal from the MIX outputs (for example, if you connect cables to the A pair, you’ll get the Output A signal at both the A outputs and the Mix outputs).

The audio output routing of the K2661 depends primarily on two parameters:

•The Pair parameter on the OUTPUT page in the Program Editor; this routes the signal from programs to Inputs A–D in KDFX

•The Output parameters (A–D) on the OUTPUT page in the Studio Editor; this routes the KDFX output to the physical audio outputs (optionally bypassing KDFX, or adding effects from the KDFX Aux bus)

In other words, individual programs route the audio signal from the K2661’s sound engine into the effects processor (KDFX), while the studios assigned to those programs route the signal from KDFX to the jacks on the rear panel.

Of course, there are other options: you can set the value of the Outpair parameter (on the CHANNELS page in MIDI mode) to KDFX-A, KDFX-B, KDFX-C, or KDFX-D. If you set Outpair for Channel 1 to KDFX-A, for example, then every program on Channel 1 sends its audio signal from the sound engine to Input A of KDFX—overriding the program’s routing.

You can also use the Out parameter on the CH/PRG page in the Setup Editor in the same way, forcing each zone of a setup to send its output to a particular KDFX input, overriding the settings of the programs in each zone.

Note: we recommend that you make the cable connection to the K2661 (or any instrument) after you’ve made your other audio connections, since this reduces the chance of creating static electricity that can cause an audible “pop” (and, in extreme cases, cause equipment damage).

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