
Since many mixers will not have 1/8" stereo plugs, but will likely have an RCA input, we will need an RCA -> 1/8" adapter or adapter cable. This is most commonly used with a microphone. It's a sturdy cable for mono signals, and it does a great job at eliminating noise. The next cable is one of the most common in audio tech. We will plug the 1/4" mono plugs into the "Main Outs" on the mixer, and the 1/8" stereo plug into the input on the bridge. The first cable we need is for sending audio to the device itself.
to connect your desired sound-makers to the mixer, like microphones, pianos, and iPods (oh my!). to send the mixer audio to the JackTrip Analog Bridge. Your mixer should come with a power cable! They're very flexible, and that's why we like them! There are therefore multiple ways to hook everything together that might not be covered by this guide. Note: Mixers allow for a lot of different arrangements of parts. All mixers should be supported! For this guide, we'll be demonstrating with the Mackie 402VLZ4 4-channel Compact Analog Mixer Equipment Mixerįirst, we'll need a mixer. While not the primary audience for this guide, those who want to use an audio interface in this fashion may find the information below helpful. Consult the documentation or help desk for your interface to determine if it can send low-latency audio out through the headphone monitor or main outs. If your audio interface has mixer-like functionality, you can likely use the headphone monitor to send audio to the input of the bridge.
However, some audio interfaces can serve as mixers and deliver analog output via headphone or line outputs without adding significant latency. The JackTrip Analog Bridge only accepts analog input, and then it does the conversion to and from digital.
The primary function of audio interfaces is to convert analog signals to digital. What about my Audio Interface? Can I use that?
Multiple microphones (for recording a drum kit, for instance). This can be especially helpful while conducting a rehearsal or teaching a lesson. It allows you to use multiple mics/instruments/sound-makers simultaneously while connected. It allows you to use professional audio cables, like XLR, which are more durable and less noisy than 1/8" cables and plugs. It allows boosting your microphone volume higher than you could with the device alone, which is especially helpful for dynamic microphones. It supplies phantom 48v power, allowing you to use microphones that require it. While the JackTrip Analog Bridge does not require a mixer, it is a useful piece of equipment for a number of reasons: A mixer is a flexible piece of analog circuitry- it allows connecting all sorts of components that make sounds, and mixing the sounds together in different proportions.