Cables to Go 8 manual Getting Started, Setting Levels

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1 Getting Started

yUse a USB cable to connect the USB port to a computer. Do not use a USB hub, as hubs can introduce timing glitches in USB communication.

Setting Levels

Before you can begin mixing different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you’re using. This helps to prevent distortion and clipping. The idea is to get the strongest signal possible without clipping. Here’s how:

1.Turn the channel level control to the 12:00 position.

2.Turn the AUX SEND and GAIN controls all the way down, and turn the EQ knobs to the center detent (you’ll feel a click).

3.Connect the source of the signal to the channel’s input.

4.Play the instrument at a normal level and adjust the channel’s gain slowly until the PEAK LED lights.

5.Slowly reduce the channel’s gain until the PEAK LED no longer lights when you play.

6.If you need to apply EQ, do so and check the PEAK LED to make sure it still does not light as you play.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction WelcomeIntroduction MultiMix 8 USB Key FeaturesAbout the MultiMix 8 USB How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners Getting Started Using Proper CablesHooking up the MultiMix 8 USB Setting Levels Getting StartedMic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USBPatchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Tour of the MultiMix USB PAN or BAL Channel StripsLevel Control Peak LED2TK To Mix Master SectionMain Mix Hdph / Ctrl RMAUX Return a Level Effects / AUX RET B LevelPower On Power InputPower Supply Unit Phantom OnRoom Digital Effects ProcessorHall PlateDigital Effects Processor Using Additional External Audio Sources Simple Recording SetupSimple Live Setup ApplicationsApplications Using the Multimix USB with a ComputerPrecautions when using the USB connection Sending and Receiving Audio DataConnection instructions for Macintosh OS X only This page intentionally left blank Troubleshooting CauseTroubleshooting Effects / AUX RET BExternal effects aren’t working This page intentionally left blank Specifications Input ChannelsSpecifications Block Diagram Block Diagram Glossary TermGlossary Warranty / Contact Alesis Limited WarrantyWarranty/Contact Alesis Contact Information