peteypete

Hi guys, I know this is several years later, but there is a very convenient and cheap way of getting audio into the Alexa classic or Alexa plus and you probably have mostly everything already (maybe not the 5 pin to 3 pin xlr but I got mine for like $40). First off i'm not discounting any of the professional responses so far. I think Joe was simply wanting scratch audio, just like myself...so anyway....if you have any external recorder Zoom, Tascam etc. that has a line out you should be good to go. 1)Zoom H1n or any other recorder with a line out (most have the 3.5mm out) 2) 5 pin to 3 pin XLR cable ( I believe you have to do a thorough research for this as not all cables are equal) 3) 3.5mm to 3 pin XLR Male which connects to the cable described in No.2 That's it. I just did a test and it works absolutely fine. I have a few recorders and tried them out on all...from the Mix Pre3 (too bulky for my taste), right down to the Zoom H1n I also have a tiny Sony IC recorder which i'm gonna also try. The smaller the better for me, so I plan to get a Velcro strap to mount it to my rig. Remember guys most of these consumer/prosumer external recorders have some type of pre-amp (even it they aren't great) and you're basically just sending that signal to the line out of those recorders then into the Alexa. If anyone wants any pics to my setup just let me know...cheers. Hope this helps newbies to Alexa