Cables to Go manual Introduction, About the MultiMix 8 USB, MultiMix 8 USB Key Features

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Introduction

About the MultiMix 8 USB

The MultiMix USB mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers. We’ve come a long way since the 1622 mixer we first built in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and bounds, pushing up quality and driving down prices. Only a few years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to buy a mixer this powerful for such an affordable price. Just take a look at the key features listed below, and you’ll see that you have just made an incredible addition to your home studio or live setup.

The MultiMix 8 USB gives you just about everything you need to create polished, professional-sounding mixes When designing this unit, our goal was to give you as much control over your mixes as possible without requiring a wealth of extra equipment. That’s why we added tools like the digital effects processor and the mic preamps. And with a multitude of ways in which to connect other equipment and instruments, the MultiMix 8 USB offers endless possibilities.

MultiMix 8 USB Key Features

y4 microphone/line inputs with up to 50dB of preamp gain – gives a boost to microphones and instruments with weak levels.

y2 stereo line inputs – great for line-level instruments

yInternal digital effects processor with 100 preset effects and an easy-to-read display – includes a variety of reverbs, delays, choruses, flanges, a pitch transposer and combinations of these.

y3-band EQ per channel – a potent tool for sonically shaping each channel to get that perfect mix.

y1 pre-fader aux send per channel – gives you control over the level of the pre-fader signal being routed to an external device.

y1 post-fader aux send/effects send per channel – a control for the signal being routed to another external device or to the onboard effects processor.

yControl room output level – provides control over the separate control room output

y2-track send and return – lets you mix your audio to tape or other media and to add a tape deck or CD player to the mix.

yStereo USB input and output – routes the main ouput and the 2-track return through the USB port in crystal- clean, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo digital audio. Use the Multimix USB as a high-quality soundcard for recording and playback with Windows and Macintosh computers.

yExternal power supply

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction WelcomeMultiMix 8 USB Key Features IntroductionAbout the MultiMix 8 USB How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners Using Proper Cables Getting StartedHooking 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