3.7 Inserts
(2x)
There are two TRS Insert connectors for the two microphone preamps.
Inserts are optionally used to process the analog input signal in an external effect processor
before it is sent to the computer via USB. You may be familiar with the concept of inserts,
many standard mixing desks have inserts for example. If you never heard of effect inserts
before, you might be a bit confused – don’t worry, inserts are a very nice addition to this
product.
As mentioned, inserts allow you to use the microphone preamps of the USB Studio D Mk. II
for incoming signals, then run the signal through external hardware effects (e.g. a
compressor/limiter) before the signal is sent to the computer. In order to use the inserts, you
need a so-called "insert-cable", sometimes called "Y-cable", with a 1/4" TRS connector on
one and and two 1/4" mono connectors on the two other ends. If you have trouble to find such
a cable, contact your music retailer – they will certainly be able to help you. The TRS
connector gets plugged into the insert connector of the specific channel (1 or 2) of the USB
Studio D Mk. II. The 1/4" connector that is connected to the "tip" of the TRS connector gets
connected into the input of your effect processor. The 1/4" connector that is connected to the
"ring" of the TRS connector gets connected to the output of your effect processor (the
"sleeve" carries ground). So, every 1/4" insert connector is used for both, 'sending' and
'receiving' the signal. You need only one "insert-cable" per channel.
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