Specifications

Introduction
Studio 32 Reference Manual 9
For the experienced: a quick overview
If you're already familiar with mixing consoles, here are some important points you
need to know about the Alesis Studio 32 Recording Console. The Studio 32 follows
commonly-accepted traditions for signal levels and routing.
Channel Input Jacks: All inputs and outputs are balanced except the INSERT jacks
and Stereo Aux Returns. All other 1/4” jacks are TRS 3-conductor types and may be
used with +4 dBu balanced or -10 dBV unbalanced systems. The XLR and LINE IN
jacks do not have a switch between them, and use the same TRIM control, so you can
only use one of them at a time. The TAPE IN jacks are entirely independent, have
no TRIM control, and can handle input levels up to +25 dBu.
PEAK indicator headroom: The PEAK LED in each channel will light 5 to 6 dB
before the onset of actual channel clipping. The same is true for the PK segment of
the main meter (which corresponds to +18 dB over reference). PEAK is monitored
both pre- and post-EQ.
Monitor LINK TO L/R: Unlike most other monitors, the Studio 32's monitor busses
are independent from the L/R mix, unless you LINK them to the L/R using the
switch. Think of them as an AUX 1/2 send with independent input source selection
from the channel source, which can be submixed into the L/R if desired.
EQ: The 75 Hz high-pass filter switch is independent of the EQ and may be used
even if the EQ IN switch is out. The midrange controls are fully parametric. The
EQ section affects the channel path only, not the MONITOR 1/2 section.
AUX: There are four post-fader Aux send busses, with two knobs from each channel.
Both knobs in a channel are assigned to a pair of auxes by the same AUX ASSIGN
switch: 3/4, or 5/6. The upper control can send from the Monitor or the Channel;
the lower control is always from the channel.
SOLO: Whether the SOLO keys function as SIP (stereo solo-in-place, also known
as After-Fader-Listen or AFL) or PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) is selected by a master
solo status switch next to the Control Room section. The Stereo Aux Returns can only
be soloed in SIP mode.
FADERS and gain structure: The Group and L/R master faders are designed with a
nominal "0" position at the top of their travel, not the 3/4 position. The channel
faders have 10 dB of gain from the nominal position to the top of fader travel. Most
other pots are marked with a nominal position (usually "2 o'clock"). The L/R,
Group, and Direct outputs add an extra 6 dB of gain when used in balanced mode.
Chapter 5 “Description of Controls” gives a knob-by-knob definition of each feature
of the Studio 32, so if you know what the “Q” controls do, but you need more
information on “LINK TO L/R”, this is where you can look it up. In any case, please
remember after you get started that this manual contains information that will
help you get the highest level of performance from your Studio 32. Even an expert
may pick up some creative alternative techniques that aren't obvious at first
glance.
To find what you need quickly, refer to the index at the back of the manual, or the
Table of Contents.