Alto S6

Alto S6 6 Input Mixer

ALTO ALTO-S6 Details ^top

The Alto S6 Recording Mixer is a reliable desktop audio mixer for the budget conscious home producer, video editor, touring musician, etc. The S6 features a total of 6 input channels with 2 mono inputs and 2 dedicated stereo channels. A total of 2 XLR microphone inputs are provided and +48V phantom power is switched globally.

Flexible and professional signal routing includes inserts on all mono input channels, two AUX sends and stereo returns. All Mute switches send audio to the ALT 3/4 outputs. When combined with the main stereo output, the ALT 3/4 output delivers 4-bus style audio routing to monitors, recorders, etc. All mono input channels feature a 3-band EQ with mid-range sweep; 4-band EQs are featured on all stereo channels.

The Alto S6 is a modestly priced, feature rich solution for home studios, project studios, sound reinforcement, video editing, and more.

6-Channel 2-Bus Mixing Console
Balanced inputs for clean, hum - free performance
Extremely low noise preamps
48 Volt Phantom Power
High headroom for wide dynamic range
2 - Track inputs assignable to main mix, control room & headphone outputs
Sealed potentiometers
Built - in power transformer (Except S-6)
Inserts on mic channels
2 mono inputs with gold plated XLR and balanced TRS jack
TRIM and +48V Phantom Power for mono inputs
2 stereo inputs with balanced TRS jack
Peak LED in each channel
Very effective 3 - band EQ
1 POSTFADER AUX send for effects and send can be changed in PRE - FADER for monitoring
Stereo AUX return with level
2 - track IN / OUT with discrete switches for routing to Control Room and / or to Main Mix
Discrete output level for Phones / Control Room
Balanced TRS jack output

ALTO ALTO-S6 Specs ^top

Total # Of Inputs: 6

Mic/Line Inputs: 2 Microphone - 3-pin XLR
6 - 1/4" Phone Line

Stereo Line Inputs: 2 - L/R 1/4" Phone

In-Line Inputs/Returns: No

AUX Sends: 2 - 1/4" Phone

AUX Returns: 2 - L/R 1/4" Phone

Inserts: No

BUS (Group) Outputs: Main Mix - Balanced 3-pin XLR
Main Output - Balanced L/R 1/4" Phone

2 Trk Master I/O: Stereo RCA Phono I/O

ALT I/O: ALT 3/4 Output - Balanced L/R 1/4" Phone

Monitor Outputs: Control Room - Balanced L/R 1/4" Phone

EQ Section: Hi Shelving +/- 15dB @ 12kHz
Mid Bell (Mono) +/- 15dB @ 100HzHi Mid (Stereo) +/- 15dB @ 3kHz
Mid Low (Stereo) +/-15dB @ 500HzLow Shelving +/- 15dB @ 80Hz
Low Cut Filter 75Hz, 18dB/oct.

Solo/Mute: Mute/ALT 3-4 Switch

Channel Level Control: Fader Controls

Trim/Gain Control: Sealed Rotary Potentiometers

Phantom Power: +48V

Metering: Dual Peak LEDs

Frequency Response: 10Hz to 15kHz

Dynamic Range: Not Specified By Manufacturer

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -100.00dBr

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005% @ +4dBu, 1kHz

Power Supply: USA/Canada 100-120V~, 60Hz35W

Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.73 x 1.18 x 8.82" (170.94 x 29.79 x 224mm)

Weight: 2.9 lb (1.3kg)

ALTO ALTO-S6 Manuals ^top

Alto S12 User Manual (pdf)

Warranty Information:

All ALTO products are covered by a one year limited warranty. This warranty is transferable and it is not necessary to register your name. If any ALTO product should fail within one year of the original purchase date due to a manufacturing defect, simply return the defective unit to your ALTO dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired. Alto Website

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Alto S6 6 Input Mixer