Alesis USB2.0 manual Glossary

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Glossary

A line input whose function is to carry back to the mixer an audio signal that has been sent from the mixer. Usually used in the application of effects.

Digital audio is chopped up into tiny time slices. The sample rate is the number of time slices captured in one second. 44.1kHz—44,100 samples per second—is the standard used for Compact Disk audio. 48kHz—48,000 samples per second, is commonly used for film and video.

A line output whose function is to send a signal from the mixer to an external device, usually an effects processor.

Refers to an audio signal that has two channels.

Refers to the setting of an audio channel at which the signal leaves the channel at the same level at which it entered. Unity gain is marked by a 0 on the MultiMix’s faders.

The Windows Driver Model. This is the default standard by which Microsoft Windows communicates with audio devices.

An audio signal that has had effects or other manipulations applied. The opposite of “dry.”

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary Contact Chapter Eight SpecificationsThis page intentionally left blank Welcome IntroductionMultiMix USB2.0 Key Features About the MultiMix USB2.0All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface Introduction How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0 Getting StartedUsing Proper Cables Setting LevelsGetting Started Patchbay Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Mic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 1Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 Line Inputs Channels 5Phone Jack Level Control Channel StripsPAN or BAL AuxMIX to Ctrl Room Switch 2TK to Ctrl Room SwitchMaster Section Main MixPower Indicator +48V IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Digital Effects Processor Effects Section ComponentsEffect Descriptions Chorus Digital Effects ProcessorSimple Live Setup Using Additional External Audio SourcesTraditional Mixing Traditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computerUSB2.0 Recording First-time connection and driver installation instructionsInstalling the optional applications Power-on/Power off orderUSB2.0 Recording USB2.0 inputs and outputs Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computerChannels returned from the computer to the MultiMix Sound setup under Windows USB2.0 Recording Disabling Windows System Sounds Connections and settings for USB2.0 recording and monitoring Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device Choose the menu option Devices Device Setup…USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Creating a new audio file USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel Accessing the control panelChoose the menu Options Audio… USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh Cause Troubleshooting HardwareEffects / AUX RET B Troubleshooting HardwareNo power This page intentionally left blank Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting SoftwareAudio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting Software Input Channels SpecificationsComputer Requirements SpecificationsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Term GlossaryGlossary Glossary Trademarks Alesis Contact Information