Alesis Studio 24, Reference Manual

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Effects and Signal Processing
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ONNECTING
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ACKS
Inserts are used to connect signal processing devices directly into the signal path of a
Channel, the Group outputs and the Main outputs. Normally, the device connected
would be one that shapes the dynamics or tone of a signal (such as a compressor,
gate, or EQ), rather than an effects device (such as a reverb). It is also possible to
insert a stereo signal processor into the signal path of the MAIN L/R OUTS, using
the MAIN INSERT jacks. This is desirable when either a group of instruments, or the
entire mix, needs to be processed.
All INSERT jacks on the Studio 24 are TRS jacks containing both an output (send)
and an input (return). The
tip of the plug is the Send and will be connected to the
Input of the effects device or processor, and the ring of the plug is the Return and will
be connected to the Output of the effects device or processor.
A special Y-cable consisting of a TRS 1/4" plug on one end and two mono 1/4" plugs
on the other end is required. See the illustration below.
Tip = SEND
Sleeve = GROUND
(Common)
Tip
Sleeve
Insert Jack
Ring = RETURN
Ring