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Alto Professional TrueMix 500 Portable 5-Channel Analog Mixer with USB

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Alto Professional TrueMix 500 Portable 5-Channel Analog Mixer with USB
Key Features
  • For Live Sound and Project Studios
  • One Mic Preamp with XLR & Phantom Power
  • Two Stereo 1/4" Channels
  • RCA 2-Track Input and Record Out
Ideal for live sound reinforcement in very small venues, band practices, and home or project studio recording, the TrueMix 500 from Alto Professional is a 5-channel analog mixer with a portable form factor and stereo USB recording functionality. One mic preamp and phantom-powered XLR input are provided, along with a Hi-Z instrument input as well as two stereo line input channels for keyboards and similar sources, all sporting 2-band shelving EQ control, pan, volume, and gain controls.
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Alto Professional 500 Overview

Simple, Intuitive Analog Mixer for Nearly Any Application
Ideal for live sound reinforcement in very small venues, band practices, and home or project studio recording, the TrueMix 500 from Alto Professional is a 5-channel analog mixer with a portable form factor and stereo USB recording functionality. One mic preamp and phantom-powered XLR input are provided, along with a Hi-Z instrument input as well as two stereo line input channels for keyboards and similar sources, all sporting 2-band shelving EQ control, pan, volume, and gain controls.

The TrueMix 500 also includes an RCA-based 2-track input with a dedicated gain knob as well as a 2-track RCA output, and you can utilize two buttons to either send 2-track/USB input to the main stereo 1/4" output, or to the 1/4" headphones output. This mixer includes a power supply and a USB-B to USB-A data cable to get you started.

Subtly Versatile I/O
The TrueMix 500 sports just the right amount of I/O for its size, easily accommodating home recording or live sound reinforcement in small spaces.

  • XLR input with low-noise mic preamp, plus a high-impedance 1/4" instrument input on the same channel
  • Two channels of stereo, balanced 1/4" input with the same EQ, gain, pan, and volume controls as channel 1
  • A balanced 1/4" stereo pair for the main output, ideal for monitor speakers or PA systems
  • RCA 2-track input and output, unbalanced
  • 1/4" headphone output which supports 160mW into a 32-ohm load
  • USB-B terminal for stereo digital recording and playback
Portable, Compact Form Factor
The chassis of the TrueMix 500 is small and portable, easy to place on any desktop or to take with you to gigs. Weighing in at only 2 lb, this mixer will never feel burdensome and can fit into tight, crowded workspaces.
USB Recording
The USB port allows the TrueMix 500 to also be used as a 2-channel interface along with its mixing duties. Stereo recording to a computer (Windows or macOS) is quick and simple, and you can playback your multitrack productions from your DAW as well, allowing you to monitor through your headphone jack or studio monitors.
UPC: 816311012195

Alto Professional 500 Specs

Key Specs
Number of Analog Input Channels
4 (1 Mono / 3 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps
1
Analog Output Channels
1x Stereo Master Output
1x Stereo Headphone Output
1x Stereo Tape/Record Output
Mix Routing
2x Stereo Main Mix per Main Mix Channel (LCR Main Mix Combines Stereo and Mono Main Mixes)
EQ
2-Band Shelving
Built-In Effects
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (2-Track Record, Audio Playback)
Wireless
No
Max Multitrack Recording
2 Tracks
Rack Mountable
No
Mixer
Number of Analog Input Channels
4 (1 Mono / 3 Stereo)
Number of Mic Preamps
1
Analog Output Channels
1x Stereo Master Output
1x Stereo Headphone Output
1x Stereo Tape/Record Output
Mix Routing
2x Stereo Main Mix per Main Mix Channel (LCR Main Mix Combines Stereo and Mono Main Mixes)
Faders & Level Adjustment
5x Channel Knob
3x Master Knob
Meters
Main Meter:
1x 4-Segment LED
Signal Processing
Gain/Trim Range
-∞ to +10 dB
Input Polarity
Fixed
Dynamic Processing
No
EQ
2-Band Shelving
EQ Parameters
High: ±15 dB (Shelving)
Low: ±15 dB (Shelving)
Graphic EQ
No
Solo/Mute
No
Built-In Effects
No
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 22 kHz ±1 dB
Max Input Level
XLR Mic Input:
74 dB (To Main Out)
XLR Mic Input:
80 dB (To Phones Out)
1/4" Line Input:
30 dB (To Main Out)
Headphone Output Power
1/4":
160 mW into 32 Ohms
I/O Impedance
XLR Mic Input:
3.9 Kilohms (Balanced)
Input:
> 10 Kilohms
RCA Tape Output:
1 Kilohms (Unbalanced)
Output:
120 Ohms
SNR
> 110 dB (All Inputs)
THD+N
0.005% (+4 dBu, at 1 kHz)
Connectivity
Analog Inputs
1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input
4x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input (2 Stereo Pairs)
1x 1/4" TRS Line Input
2x RCA Coaxial Unbalanced 2-Track Input (1 Stereo Pair)
Analog Outputs
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Main Output (1 Stereo Pair, Post-Fader)
2x RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Record/Tape Output (1 Stereo Pair, Post-Fader)
Phantom Power
+48 V
Digital I/O
No
MIDI I/O
No
USB I/O
1x USB-B (2-Track Record, Audio Playback)
USB I/O Capacity
2x Input / 2x Output
Wireless
No
Recording
Max Multitrack Recording
2 Tracks
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 or Later / macOS
OS Compatibility
Windows 10
Windows 11
macOS
Power
DC Input Power
18 VDC at 500mA
Physical
Rack Mountable
No
Dimensions
6.3 x 2.6 x 7.6" / 15.9 x 6.6 x 19.3 cm (Desk-Mounted)
Weight
2 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.51 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.7 x 9.2 x 3.5"

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