Alesis 7-51-0214-b User Manual

 

Inserts can be used in two additional ways that you may find 

useful.  They are as follows: 

 

1.  Using the IO|14/26 as a preamplifier – In certain 

situations, you may want to use the IO|14/26’s preamps by 

themselves.  For example, if  you’re recording a performance 

onto an external hardware recorder (such as an Alesis HD24) 

but you need more preamplifiers, you can use an insert’s 

“send” cable to send your preamplified signal to the recorder 

and simply not use the “return” connection on the insert 

cable. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Bypassing the IO|14/26’s preamplifier – The IO|14/26 

has excellent sounding preamplifiers built in, but if  you have 

a megabucks or vintage preamp that you want to use instead, 

experiment with connecting it to the insert jack.  The insert 

jack allows you to use your external preamp while completely 

bypassing the IO|14/26’s built in preamplifier. 

 

To bypass the IO|14/26’s internal preamplifier, connect the 

“return” of  the insert cable to your external device.  Leave 

the “send” of  the insert cable disconnected.   

 

Doing this will unbalance the external preamplifier’s signal.  

In most cases this is not a problem, but check with your 

preamplifier’s manufacturer for any noise, level, or grounding 

concerns before connecting your equipment in this way.