Alto TRUEMIX 500 5ch Analog Mixer USB Podcast Recording

The Alto TrueMix 500 is a compact 5 channel analogue mixer with built in USB audio, designed to make home recording, livestreaming, podcasting and small performances simple and reliable. With a dedicated mic channel, two stereo line channels, onboard EQ and flexible monitoring options, it gives you clean, low noise sound and straightforward control in a portable format.

Featuring plug and play USB connectivity for stereo recording and playback, the TrueMix 500 slots effortlessly into your computer based setup. Whether you are capturing a podcast, streaming a performance or mixing backing tracks and instruments, its intuitive layout, colour coded controls and high headroom circuitry help you get professional results without the learning curve.

Portable Analogue Mixer for Everyday Use

The TrueMix 500 is built around a clear, no nonsense analogue layout that suits a wide range of applications. One mic channel with XLR and balanced 1/4 inch line input handles your main vocal or instrument, while two stereo channels with dual balanced 1/4 inch TRS inputs are ideal for keyboards, drum machines, modelled amps or playback devices. With all the essentials on top and nothing buried in menus, it is easy to operate in rehearsal rooms, home studios or on small stages.

Built In USB Interface for Recording and Playback

A built in stereo USB audio interface lets you connect directly to a Windows or macOS computer for recording and playback. The USB connection carries your main mix into your DAW or streaming software, while also allowing you to return audio from your computer back into the mixer. This makes it straightforward to record podcasts, capture rehearsal ideas or run backing tracks without needing a separate audio interface.

Clean, High Headroom Sound with Simple EQ

All five analogue inputs use high headroom circuitry designed to minimise noise and clipping, so your signals stay clear and detailed. Each channel features a two band EQ with dedicated high and low controls, letting you quickly shape your sound at 80 Hz and 12 kHz. The colour coded knobs help you see your settings at a glance, even in low light environments such as small venues or home studios.

Flexible Monitoring and Routing

The TrueMix 500 offers 1/4 inch main outputs, a dedicated headphone output and tape outputs, giving you multiple ways to connect speakers, headphones and external recorders. The 2 track RCA inputs can be routed either to the main mix or to the headphone output, making it easy to monitor an external source or computer playback without affecting what the audience hears. Peak LEDs and an 8 segment main output meter provide clear visual feedback so you can keep levels under control.

• 5 Channel Analogue Layout - One mic channel with XLR and balanced 1/4 inch line input plus two stereo channels with balanced 1/4 inch TRS inputs give you flexible connectivity for microphones, instruments and line level sources, making the mixer suitable for podcasts, small bands, solo performers and general audio tasks.
• USB I/O for Stereo Recording and Playback - The integrated USB type B connection provides stereo audio to and from your computer, so you can record your main mix directly into recording software and play back audio from your computer through the mixer without additional hardware.
• Two Band EQ on Every Channel - High and low EQ controls on all channels let you quickly tame muddiness or add clarity at the source, helping you achieve a more polished sound without relying solely on software processing.
• Flexible Outputs and 2 Track Routing - 1/4 inch main outputs, RCA tape outputs and a dedicated headphone output, combined with assignable 2 track inputs, give you versatile routing for speakers, recorders and monitoring, so you can tailor the setup to your recording or performance environment.

General

• Product: Alto TrueMix 500
• Type: 5 channel analogue mixer with USB audio interface

Audio Performance

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (±1 dB, all inputs)
• THD+N: < 0.005 percent (@ 4 dBu, 1 kHz, all inputs)
• Gain Range (Mic Input, Channel 1): 0 to 44 dB
• Gain Range (Line Input, Channel 1): 12 to 30 dBu
• Line Inputs (Channels 2 and 3): 0 dBu
• Maximum Voltage Gain: 74 dB (Mic Input to Main Out and 2TK Output)
• Maximum Voltage Gain: 80 dB (Mic Input to Phones Output)
• Maximum Voltage Gain: 30 dB (Line Input to Main Out)
• SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio): > 110 dBu (all inputs)
• Crosstalk (Adjacent Inputs): < -80 dB @ 1 kHz
• Crosstalk (Inputs to Outputs): < -75 dB @ 1 kHz (stereo L/R, Channel 1 panned hard left or right)

Equalisation

• High: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz
• Low: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz

Inputs

• Mic Inputs: 1 x XLR (Channel 1), impedance 3.9 kΩ
• Mono Line Input: 1 x 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) TRS (Channel 1)
• Stereo Line Inputs: 2 x 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) TRS stereo L/R pairs (Channels 2 and 3), impedance > 10 kΩ
• 2 Track Input: 1 x stereo RCA L/R
• USB: 1 x USB type B

Outputs

• Main Outputs: 2 x 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) balanced TRS, +22 dBu max output, impedance 120 Ω
• 2TK Output: 1 x stereo RCA L/R, 0 dBu max output, impedance 1 kΩ
• Headphone Output: 1 x 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) stereo TRS, 160 mW @ 32 Ω
• All Other Outputs: 120 Ω impedance

Controls and Indicators

• Power Switch: 1
• Volume Control Knobs: 6 (1 per input and output)
• Gain Control Knobs: 3 (1 per channel)
• EQ High Control Knobs: 3 (1 per channel)
• EQ Low Control Knobs: 3 (1 per channel)
• Stereo Pan Control Knobs: 3 (1 per channel)
• Locking Switch Buttons: 2
• Indicators: 1 x Power LED, 3 x Peak LEDs, 8 x Main Out meter LEDs
• Extra knob caps included for customisation

Power

• Connection: DC power input
• Voltage: 18 V
• Current: 500 mA
• Power Consumption: 9 W

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 159.5 mm x 193 mm x 66 mm
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.3 inches x 7.6 inches x 2.6 inches
• Weight: 0.9 kg
• Weight: 2.0 lbs