CONNECTINg TO ThE AlPhA
STUdIOTM
The Alpha StudioTM is both a 2 x 2 x 2 mixer and a USB audio interface that can be
used in a variety of audio setups. This section describes how to make basic connections
for the following applications:
• Monitoring Audio
• Recording Audio
• Connecting a Recorder for Mixdown
MONITORINg CONNECTIONS
The Alpha Studio allows you to monitor audio from both the hardware inputs (Direct)
and from the computer (Playback). Use the Monitor Mix control to balance
between the direct audio and playback audio from your computer (For a complete
description of the Monitor Mix control, see page 10).
You can listen to (monitor) the audio through either the 1⁄8" Headphone jack on
the front panel, through studio monitors using the ¼" or RCA L/R Line Out jacks
on the rear panel, or both. The output level of both the L/R Line Out jacks and the
Headphone jack are controlled with the Output Level knob on the front panel.
Alpha Studio’s ¼" L/R Line Outputs have a nominal output of +4dBu, and support
both balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) connections.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES:
1. Connect headphones to the Headphone jack located on the front panel of the
Alpha Studio. The Headphone jack accepts an 1⁄8" TRS connector.
2. Adjust headphone volume with the Output Level knob.
CONNECTING TO MONITOR SPEAKERS:
1. Using ¼" cables (balanced TRS cables are recommended), connect the L/R Line
Out jacks on the rear panel of the Alpha Studio to the appropriate inputs on your
mixer, power amp, or powered monitors.
2. Adjust the Alpha Studio's output volume with the Output Level knob. If using
both headphones and monitor speakers, adjust the level of the external power amp
or speakers using their gain controls after you’ve set the desired level in your head-
phones.
CONNECTING RCA OUTPUTS FOR MONITORING TO A HOME STEREO
Connect the RCA Line Out 1-2 jacks on the rear panel of the Alpha Studio to the
appropriate inputs on your stereo, typically the Tape In or Aux In jacks, using standard
RCA cables. Keep the Output Level knob on the Alpha Studio low at first, raising it
slowly to match the level of other units connected to the stereo.
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