Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Studio 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 -10 dBV

and +4 dBu standards.

TO CONNECT A MICROPHONE

Plug an XLR cable directly from a microphone into the Mic input on the Alpha

StudioTM rear panel. Only dynamic (non-powered) or self-powered condenser mics are

accepted.

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.