Setting up the Alto ZMX122fx Audio mixer for Karaoke and how to work the FX
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Here is a List of all the product in the Video
Mixer:
Alto ZMX112fx Amazon.com amzn.to/2T4zYw1
Microphones:
SHURE PGA48 amzn.to/2FKqja2
SHURE PGA48 amzn.to/2sBNZFG
Cables:
1/4 to RCA adapter amzn.to/2FMu92h
3.5 mm trs to dual 1/4" ts stereo breakout cable
amzn.to/2T5I0oa
3.5mm to RCA Splitter Cable
amzn.to/2FLL3hz
Learn More about the ALTO ZMX122FX 8-Channel Compact Mixer with Effects at expert island bit.ly/EI-ZMX122FX
audio mixer tutorial
Professional Mixing Features with a Go-Anywhere Attitude
The ZMX122FX is an eight-channel, two-bus mixer with all the inputs, outputs, routing, EQ, and effects you need for more intimate live performance reinforcement situations. It features four microphone inputs with balanced TRS jacks (two with Phantom Power), a three-band EQ and two AUX sends on each of the four mono channels and the two stereo channels, and even two-track inputs for integrating audio playback devices. The ZMX122FX is a perfect, take-anywhere professional mixer.
256 Onboard Effects
Regardless of what you're mixing, give your mix a professional edge with 256 onboard 24-bit DSP effects designed in partnership with Alesis, a coveted creator of sound-shaping digital effects that has been setting standards for DSP technology for nearly three decades. Choose from room and space delays, small and large hall acoustics, plate and spring reverbs, flangers, chorus effects and more. The ZMX122FX offers 16 variations of 16 professional Alesis effects from which to build, tweak, and dial in your sound. There's even a footswitch input so you can bypass all effects hands-free (footswitch not included).
Versatile Inputs and Outputs
The ZMX122FX is the swiss army knife that your creative life needs. Not only can you can plug dynamic, condenser, and wireless microphones into the first four channels, but you also get two stereo channel inputs for keyboards, drum machines, and other instruments. Plus, you can easily plug in your MP3 player, CD player, or audio from a DVD player into the CD/TAPE inputs. You also have two AUX sends that you can use to send streams of audio from your mixer to a digital effects unit, stage monitor, or any number of sources. Choose the ZMX122FX as the audio central command for your live performances, home studio, or video suite.
High Headroom, Low Noise
The ZMX122FX packs an enormous amount of features into a very compact space, but we took a no-compromise approach where the purity of your mix is concerned. This compact mixer brings the same standard of quality to your performances as our top-of-the-line models. All Alto Professional ZMX mixers are designed with high headroom and ultra low-noise, discrete mic preamps so you always get the full dynamic range of your mix every time. Pristine sound. No compromises.
Visualize Your Mix
Every ZMX mixer is designed with your performance in mind. Oftentimes venues are dark and it can be hard to see what you're working with. Alto Professional solves this problem by not only color coding each section of the mixer, but also by using brightly colored Dials so that you can easily find what you need to adjust before you ever lay a finger on the mixer. Our blue, red, yellow and white pots are instantly easy to identify in dim lighting. LED indicators for output level, peak, and phantom power also assist in making sure that you have multiple visual cues that compliment everything you're hearing.
FEATURES
16 total inputs including XLR jacks w/ phantom power on ch. 1-4
On-board Alesis digital effects with 256 variations
Expanded channel count perfect for small groups or sub-mixes
4 mic input channels with gold-plated XLR and balanced line inputs
Two stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
High headroom circuitry offering extra dynamic range
Ultra-low-noise discrete mic preamps
3-band EQ on each channel
Footswitch input for effects on/off (sold separately)
2 aux sends per channel for external effects and monitoring
2-bus design with Main and Control Room 1/4” stereo outputs
Aux inputs/outputs for external audio source integration
Switchable phantom power
TECH INFORMATION
Input Channels: Mono channels (Ch. 1 - 4)
Microphone Input: Electronically balanced, discrete input configuration
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +/-1 dB
Distortion (THD&N): ≦0.005% At +4 dBu, 1 kHz
Gain range: 0 dB to 50 dB (Mic)
Maximum Voltage Gain: 70 dB Ch. Mic input → Main Mix out & Tape out, 80 dB Ch. Mic input → Control Room & Phones, 60 dB Ch. Mic input → Aux send
SNR (Signal to Noise Rate ): ≧110 dBu
Phantom power (Mic Pin 2 / Pin 3 and Pin 1): +48 V - with switch control
Line Input: Electronically Balanced
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz, +/-1 dB
Distortion (THD&N): ≦0.005% at + 4 dBu, 1 kHz
Gain Range: 15 dBu to 35 dBu Amazon links may be paid links
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Yes, you CAN use 1/4" microphones in those "line" jacks. I've tried it with mine, and mics work just fine. They work no different than XLR connections.
True. I do the same. I plug my microphone into the quarter inch and works just fine
redgeminipa - great to hear as this is what I was planning to do, and it confused me a bit
yeah i though tthat too. as i've done it with a few spare cheap mics i had to dig out one night.
Very informative video! Well done sir! I learned a few things about my mixer from your professional explanations, many thanks!
Very helpfull. Thank you so much. I hope you have tutorial on how i can use my alto to behringer UM2 interface.
Any link for the mixer stand? I'm looking for one that tilts like that one. Thank You
Thank you for the great info on your video
I have 2 Agera acoustic speakers on my alto and they are plug in the main mix out
So I am only using one channel on each of the speakers
My question is can I plug the one speaker with 2 cables in the main mix and the other speaker with 2 cables in the car room out
Kind regards christi
I gig 4-5 times a week most of the time but sometimes 3 times and this is by far the best mixer I have had !! It’s so small and compatible ! Easy to carry around, the cleanest sound I have had from a mixer !
The right mixer for the Job.👍
Using BOSS FS -5L footswitch you have press twice for off
Which mixer would you recommend for karaoke with affordable price thanks man
This one
Very useful information - one thing that has been a problem is recording to a portable hard drive unit, the mixed sound. Following guidelines for the recorder we connected the RCA outputs into the recorders XLR inputs. However we cannot get any of the effects dialled into the various channels to record. Is this infact possible - are we missing something obvious - cheers
Thank you for sharing this video
are its output line level? TIA
What is your opinion which internal effects are the best and most beautiful for vocals? That saves me a lot of searching and trying. Thanks for your opinion.
Have a look at the harbinger lx12, I have a video for it. FX is like coffee beans 🫘 one person's loves it 😋 some one else hates it 🤪.
Show me where to canect my piano key board Alto 122
Mixer
Great video, but what does the AUX send knob do?
Gain for each Channel to set for the Monitor/AUX out.
How can i connect my lg smart tv to that mixer???
The form factor and layout of the Alto ZMX series mixers appears very similar to the Alesis Multimix series mixers. Are these 2 companies, Alto and Alesis, related in any way?
They are like a joint company. I mean the effects alto uses are made by alesis.
EXCELLENT! THANK YOU VERY MUCH
I am having an issue getting output from the main mix on the left side. No sound from the speaker. I bought new cables and still no sound. I switched the speakers and still. I switched the cables and still and switched the sides from left to right on the main mix and still. The speakers are crispy on the right. ;( help!
when using one speaker and cable that you now work move it to the left and right side of the Mixer and let me if both sides of the mixer work on only one side.
And check your pan / balance L/R on the channel your using.
I play guitar and sing through this exact mixer ,I could never get the vocal effects right ,now I can because of your video. Thanks for taking the time
What is your opinion which internal effects are the best and most beautiful for vocals? Thanks for your opinion.
what was the part that helped you to do that? I am having the same issue but in the ZMX164, I just can't get the vocal effects with my microphones...
@@techinfo2006same
I'm still having trouble getting effects. What did you have to change? I find the effect's mute button keeps flashing
It really seemed like it was a brush off way of saying "Don't bother using 1/4 inch mics with this unit because they won't work". My boy said "here's another alternative" and just bopped off to how you plug in your monitor speaks. Syke!!!
Great little mixer ..but the effects and monitor are upside down on the main controls side???What D Fac ?? And they are both yellow RRrrr....Lucky sound quality is good and I found it as a deal on KIJIJI.
Hello Sir will you please do a video connecting a rev 1 to a zmx 862 mixer and 2 harbinger speakers? If so I would greatly appreciate it.
Best bang for the buck in karaoke mixer. I have been using this mixer for 2+ years without any issues. I run my TV audio out into the mixer and can play just about any song from my laptop, DVD, or TH-cam after connecting through the TV.
The XLR works with no problem but I can't get my 1/4 inch to do jack with this mixer.
Can this mixer be connected to a PC for use as part of a home studio please?
I do have a monophonic headphones,the problema is that i never get any signal,maybe because ibneed to use an stereo headphones??
Hi, would this mixer work with passive speakers, is it like a powered mixer
Its lack of power fx,i have mine,easy to peak when i boost the eft..
Where do I put the power cord?
You showed everything except where to put the power cord
Thank you for this video... what cables do I need to hook this to 2 Alto ts12 ? Thanks.
1/4" to XLR Male Cables will get you going.
If I use a Y-adapter and record through a zoom off the mixer do I only lose the effects?
This video is super helpful besides my question. I’m just starting out with audio mixers and I am not super focused on effects at the moment. Thank you for posting such a helpful video!
Where can I perches the power cord,I can not find my power cord
Nice review.. May I ask, is the Main Out L and R a trs connection each or are they mono? Thanks
They’re left and right mono outputs. You can pan each individual channel but you’ll need to outputs both R&L main out if you want a stereo image. None of the in or out connectors are TRS but the headphones.
@@956miggz thanks man. Appreciate it!
I have a powered sub where do i connect this to the mixer?
Cool! I used mine for karaoke for years. Never really used the fx part of it though. I mainly used the rca in from my computer. NOW, I just use it for recording my podcast videos since the CV19 shut everything down. Maybe now I'll look into the effects part of it and experiment a little. Thanks for the video!
Hi how do you plug to an amp please
do i need phantom on all the microphones if am plugging 4 mics ?
because i heared this has only 2 phantom powerd mics
w to do get it work in a DAW? thought they had to be USB mixers?
Not exactly karaoke related but would anyone here be able to help me out? I'm very VERY new to this. I'm attempting to record just spoken dialogue with an MXL 990 condenser mic and this mixer. I have the mic plugged into the board just fine, but not sure where to plug the 1/4" to USB to hook to my computer. Do I need to be using an RCA y-splitter?
I Talk about your Question in the Q&A Video Have a look th-cam.com/video/-e1vapANQJ4/w-d-xo.html
Very informative! Can I use the mic inputs for my electroinc drum kit? I have 1/4 to XLR cables and 1/4 to 1/4 cables. I have an electronic drum kit and a multi pad kit. I need to send them both to my amp at once. I would love to use all the effects and EQ this has. Can I do this with this with the 1/4 line in's? I will buy if this wors! Thank you
i've stuck my drum kit through mine before
You didn’t show how you connected it to the actual speaker (what output/input on the actual speaker)… is there a video for that?
You will find it at 2:15 1/4 Main output Jacks Balanced or unbalanced
@@expertisland ok thank you!!
Awesome video…I just purchased this mixer for karaoke…thank you for all the information I didn’t know what to put the effects to for the mics but you answered my questions in this video. Very informative. Thank you!!
Hi, can you record while you are singing karaoke songs like if I connect my phone to record the songs? thanks
Thank you ver much it was helpful...i have.a question though i wanted to connect my tv to the.mixer but my tv doesnt have any rca jacks? Pls advise..thanks much!
Can i use this with harbinger bluetooth speakers
Want to learn how to set up an alto live 802 please
Do i need to connect this equipment with an amplifier?
Not really I use mine with my computer and 2 monitor speakers
That's very nice video, i have dumb question i do need power amp speakers for this mixer rite? or do i have to use power amp to connect it to speakers ? will power amp speaker suffice the out put ?
Yes, yes and yes. If you're buy speakers get powered speakers, if you have some passive speakers you could just add an amp.
hi, I bought a SHURE PSM 300 to be associated with this mixer: what would be the correct configuration to use the in ear system?
Just to ask which speaker is better for karaoke- a Monitor speaker or a pa speaker?
Depends on the environment. You only need PA speakers if you plan on using it for large parties or big centers. If it’s just for home use than monitor speakers are just fine
Hello Sir. Do you have a link for your mixer stand that your using in the video for your Alto mixer?
Yamaha MG10XU vs Alto ZMX122 FX
Sir, which one is better ? I need for live sound, please help..
Hi I just picked up this mixer and it is not working with my speakers. Any idea why? I have 2 of JBL TR125 speakers
Hey, I need to plug in my iPhone to this board and play music from it.
Do I need to get a head phone jack converter to do that? And then plug it in? My iPhone doesn’t have a head phone jack.
What is the cord called that you used to plug it into the board? A 2 quarter inch something?
What's the best all around mixer? I'm planning to do a simple recording setup at home but also wanted to use the equipment I have for live performances and karaoke as well. Now, I'm looking at the xenyx 1202, yamaha mg10, and this mixer zmx122fx. Those 3 mixers I've mentioned sort of fits my budget. I would greatly appreciate it if you know anything better than those 3 mixers. Thank you for your help.
Your reviews are always fantastic.
Please can you help! What would you recommend for a single Yamaha keyboard player and singing. Between the Behringer EPS500MP3 or 1 Alto TS312 with Alto ZMX112fx.
My daughter will play in some Malls and small venues. what do you think will have the better sound for the keyboard. Thank you!!
Super demo! Thanks and greetings from sri lanka
2 ads. Hope you’re getting paid.
Thanks for the great tutorial!!
my mic works with the mic inputs
Dear friend I have them open but the only problem I have is that i don't get reverb to monitor. i mean one active speaker connected to 1 MON (above of AUX SEND) How can I send reverb only there? (mixer's bulit in reverb)
the lower yellow fx mix on the mix channel possibly
I Thought you are going to sing !
Q> does the RCA out has a volume knob? T.i.a.
My mics are made to plug into a Karaoke machine, how do I make this work so I can sing to TH-cam?
This mixer doesn't have xlr outputs, how is it best to connect this to large speakers? (E.g. 2×Alto tx212s). If I use a guitar 1/4 inch cable will I get more hiss/noise/volume distortion?
xlr to jack cables in the main mix holes
can u use a inter face with mixer and make it work
For Sure, Main out to audio interface set levels and your good to go.
Which port do I use to canect my speakers?
man mix
How do I connect this to my laptop? And use the mic and stuff for recording
ALTO MIXERS ARE CRAP ! SOME OF THE FX ARE COMPLETELY MISSING! ALSO THE POWER BRICKS CRACK AND MELT AS THEY GET TO HOT!
i have a alto zmx 122 fx can run a guitar through the stereo slot and wich hook up gives the best sound the cntrl or main out
How to canect my Keyboard to the mixer?
Alto 122zmx mixer.
Where or how to cancct my keyboard?
Can you tell me what mixer stand you are using please for the Alto and where i can purchase
Im trying to hook this mixer up to 2 Rockville speakers i have for karaoke, they said i needed to use the rca cables but i just cant figure it out. Ive tried them every which way and cant find a video on how to do so can someone out there help me ? I'd appreciate it greatly.
What model Rockville speaker do you have?
I have an electric drum set will this work with my e-Drum?
Is this good for a podcast? I have FocusRite Scarlette 2i2 but I need 4 mic inputs for group discussions. Would this be perfect?
Yes but you would not be able to record 4 individual channels. You could split the mics into main L and R channels and then record them into mono through your interface or you could record all four mics in a stereo image. You don’t be able to edit individual mics. It’ll work but you won’t have as much control as using an interface with four mic pres
Hello this Mixer works to live transmission?
I got the same product which speakers I need ?
How do you put this to an amp please and can you put cordless mic to it
What if I want to but a different effect on another channel
whats the model for the mixer stand you using pls
HI Its nice, But I have a question. Why LED METERS not showing the correct level while you are doing test
I use two cameras with one audio source, the second camera is just a little off its timing. or I had to redo that clip for the close-up.
Good Stuff....Thanks!!! - 👍
Can I use the 2 output (rca & TRS) at the same time?
Thank you so much, that was really helpful x
out door graduation next week can I hook up a computer to this mixer for slide show presentation sound??
A little late but, yes you can.
What kind of speaker required for this alto ?
nice one
thank you
Great video! Question: If I connect an external Compressor via Aux-send / Aux-return, will the onboard effects still work?
Sherwin Rillera I think not
Can i connect my alto 15” to this
Where can i plug in an amplifier ? which port ?
1/4" TR/TRS Main out to your Amplifier
Is it okay to plug my ukulele into the 1/4 input on a separate channel? If not, what do I need?
i plug my guitar into the 1/4 input so cant see why not
What cable do I need to connect the mixer into the speaker?
Slr to quarter inch jack
Great video Sir, thank u
Can you use this with passive speakers?
yes.
can you use this for recording ?
Just Replied to your question in my Latest Q&A here is the link th-cam.com/video/8Dg8A7jf7nY/w-d-xo.html
AUX to MAIN Button what does do this button
There are 2 buttons the top one changes what the meter says, if it is pushed down, you’ll see what the aux is playing. Turning off the bottom one will not change what shows on the meter. The bottom one turns the 2 inputs on the top left corner on or off. Hope this helped!
*The Aux In knob controls the volume
Is this a powered mixer or do I need a power amp?
you will need amp or powered speakers
comes with a power supply. n i use powered speakers
What is best Mackie or alto
they are all good but how are you going to use it. that is the question? so I can help.
Great video bro, I got the same question: what’s better? This alto, the Alesis or the mackie? I’m talking about a live band situation.
Great review as always.
You're the Man of music.
Are the outputs balance or unbalanced?
how do you connect a laptop to this and get the sound from laptop to play to the speaker ?
3.5 to 1/4 cable search amazon
i have this mixer and i use it for Karaoke and get on fine with it. However i can never seem to get the effects to work through the speakers. the only time i've heard them come on is when i've put headphones into it. Any idea's? think it's to do with how i plug in the laptop.