Alesis USB2.0 manual Introduction

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Introduction

from the computer, all in 24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz digital audio.

yASIO and WDM computer drivers – lets you use the MultiMix USB2.0 with the vast majority of digital audio workstation programs.

yClean and powerful preamps – up to 50dB of preamp gain for capturing quiet sources. Globally switched phantom power.

yStereo inputs – Two stereo pairs. 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 multiple combinations of these.

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

y2 aux sends per channel – one can be used to access an external effects device; the other can be used either to access the MultiMix’s internal effects or to access a second external device.

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.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary Contact Chapter Eight Specifications This 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