Alesis IO|2 Manuel D'utilisation Du Propriétaire page 10

Hookup Diagrams
The following setup will work well for most guitarist/singers:
1. Guitars – Plug guitars into the Guitar/Line input and make sure the "Mic/Line
Guitar" switch is set to "Guitar" to ensure best recording quality.
2. Microphones – Plug microphones into the XLR input of the IO|2. Make sure
that the "Mic/Line Guitar" switch is set to "Mic/Line." If you are using a
condenser microphone that requires phantom power (most condensers do), turn
on phantom power using the +48V switch.
3. Headphones – Plug your headphones into this jack. The IO|2's headphone
output can be very loud, so turn the gain up slowly until you reach a level that is
comfortable for you. If you are experiencing distracting "latency delays" of your
guitar or voice, turn the Monitor Mix knob towards "direct" until you find a good
balance between the zero-latency mic inputs and the output of your computer.
4. Main Outputs – The IO|2 supports both balanced "TRS" and unbalanced
"TS" ¼" cables. If your speakers (or mixer) support balanced cables, use them as
they give you better performance and lower noise.
5. USB Cable – Plug in your USB cable directly into your computer and avoid
using a USB hub. Hubs can interfere with audio and MIDI timing signals and
cause problems for the IO|2.
6. Insert – The IO|2 allows you to easily insert an additional processor such as a
reverb or compressor in your recording path. Simply use a TRS to dual-TS "insert
cable" to connect the additional device to the IO|2's insert jack.
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