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.
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
Portable, Compact Form Factor
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.
Alto Professional 500 Specs
Mixer
| Number of Analog Input Channels | 4 (1 Mono / 3 Stereo) |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 1 |
| Analog Output Channels | 1 x Stereo Master Output 1 x Stereo Headphone Output 1 x Stereo Tape/Record Output |
| Mix Routing | 2 x Stereo Main Mix per Main Mix Channel (LCR Main Mix Combines Stereo and Mono Main Mixes) |
| Faders & Level Adjustment | 5 x Channel Knob 3 x Master Knob |
| Meters | Main Meter: 1 x 4-Segment LED |
| Meter Range | Main Meter: -20 dB to +5 dB Peak/Clip |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | -₧ to +10 dB |
| Input Polarity | Fixed |
| Dynamic Processing | None |
| Sidechain Filters | None |
| EQ | 2-Band Shelving |
| EQ Parameters | High: ±15 dB (Shelving) Low: ±15 dB (Shelving) |
| Graphic EQ | None |
| Solo/Mute | None |
| Channel Output/Source Monitoring | AFL, Insert Return |
| Built-In Effects | None |
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 |
| Crosstalk | Adjacent Inputs: -80 dB at 1 kHz Input to Output: < -75 dB at 1 kHz ((Stereo L/R, Channel 1, Panned Hard Left or Right) |
| SNR | > 110 dB (All Inputs) |
| THD+N | 0.005% (+4 dBu, at 1 kHz) |
Connectivity
| Analog Inputs | 1 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic Input 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input (2 Stereo Pairs) 1 x 1/4" TRS Line Input 2 x RCA Coaxial Unbalanced 2-Track Input (1 Stereo Pair) |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Main Output (1 Stereo Pair, Post-Fader) 2 x RCA Coaxial Unbalanced Record/Tape Output (1 Stereo Pair, Post-Fader) |
| Phantom Power | +48 V |
| Digital I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | None |
| USB | 1 x USB-B (2-Track Record, Audio Playback) |
| USB I/O Capacity | 2 x Input / 2 x Output |
| Bluetooth | None |
Recording
| Max Multitrack Recording | 2 Tracks |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 Windows 11 macOS *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Required Hardware | USB 2.0 Port, USB Cable |
Power
| DC Input Power | 18 VDC at 500mA |
| Power Consumption | 9 W |
| Current Consumption | 500 mA |
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" |
In the Box
- Alto Professional TrueMix 500 Portable 5-Channel Analog Mixer with USB
- Power Adapter
- USB-B to USB-A Cable
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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