ALTO PROFESSIONAL TRUEMIX500

Alto Professional TrueMix 500 MixerUltra-compact format designed for home studios, rehearsals, and small ensembles.5 channels : 1 XLR microphone input with permanent +18V phantom power, plus 2 stereo channels for line-level sources.Built-in USB interface for stereo recording on a computer and audio playback from Windows or Mac OS.Simple and effective mixing : gain, 2-band EQ, pan, and level controls on the channels, with a VU meter to maintain control.An entry-level model in the TrueMix series, focused on the essentialsThe most compact and affordable model in the TrueMix series, the TrueMix 500 goes straight to the point: offering a reliable solution to manage a few sources and produce clean stereo recordings without unnecessary complexity. It positions itself as a "plug and play" mixer for those who want a versatile analog console, capable of serving both as a small audio routing center and a USB capture interface.Who is it for and what are its uses?The Alto Professional TrueMix 500 is aimed at musicians and creators who need quick mixing on a daily basis: small group rehearsals, stereo keyboard or synthesizer, background audio playback for practice, or home recording of performances. Thanks to its connectivity and USB interface, it is particularly suitable for a lightweight setup where you want to both mix and record without multiplying devices.Immediate control, practical connectivity, and USB recordingA clear input section for microphone and stereo sourcesThe TrueMix 500 offers five input channels organized to cover the most common needs. You have a microphone channel with an XLR input and permanently activated +18V phantom power, as well as a line input in jack format on the same channel. Alongside it, two stereo channels each provide two balanced jack inputs, ideal for connecting instruments or line-level devices such as a digital piano, synthesizer, or drum machine outputs.Consistent controls for fast (and good) mixingTo remain intuitive, the console adopts a consistent approach across channels: a gain control, a 2-band EQ to adjust bass and treble, a pan control to position sources in the stereo field, and a level control to balance the mix. This "no surprises" operation allows you to quickly find the right settings, whether on a small stage, in rehearsal, or during a home recording session.Main outputs, 2-Track, and headphone monitoringOn the output side, the TrueMix 500 provides a main output on a pair of jacks, complemented by a 2-Track input/output in RCA format. This 2-Track section is convenient for sending music from a smartphone or to feed an external recorder. Depending on the need, the 2-Track output can also be routed to the headphones, or to the main output and USB, which facilitates reference listening, playback rehearsals, and quick level checks.USB Interface: record and play audio from the computerThe TrueMix 500 integrates a USB interface to connect to a computer (Windows or Mac OS) and perform stereo recordings of your performances. In the other direction, it also allows playback of content streamed from the computer directly into the console, a real advantage for working, practicing, and alternating between recording and listening without changing cables.Technical SpecificationsGeneralCategory: analog mixerNumber of channels: 5Number of mic preamps: 1Bluetooth: NoBuilt-in effects: NoEQ: 2-bandInputsMicrophone inputs: XLRLine inputs: jack, 4 x balanced jacksOther inputs: RCAOutputsMain outputs: 2 x jackOther outputs: headphone, USB, RCA, 2-track RCARecording / InterfaceRecording: USB, RCAUSB port: input/output for stereo recording on computer and audio playbackPowerPhantom power: permanent 18VPermanent +18V phantom power on the mic channel (incompatible with ribbon microphones)Audio MeasurementsTotal harmonic distortion (THD+N): < 0.005% @4 dB, 1 kHzDisplay and IndicatorsDisplay: VU meterVisual indicators: Power LED, 8-LED master VU meter, 3 Peak LEDsFormat / DimensionsDimensions (mm): 159.5 x 193 x 66Weight (kg): 0.90 kg