Alesis MasterControl „ Direct Monitoring, „ Talkback Volume, „ Optical Port, „ Send SysEx

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Note: At 176.4kHz and 192kHz, you can only use the MasterControl’s direct monitoring function on the Output Source A – or Channels 1 / 2.
TALKBACK ON 1/2 Yes
DIR. MON ON 1/2 Yes

„Direct Monitoring

When the MasterControl’s Direct Monitoring function is enabled, the signal you are hearing is taken directly from the MasterControl rather than from your DAW. This allows you and your musicians to monitor the audio with no perceptible delay (latency). Here, you

can choose whether or not the Direct Monitoring signal will be blended with the signal from the DAW in each channel pair.

You can adjust the blend of the Direct Monitoring signal with the DAW’s output by turning the DIRECT MON LEVEL knob. At 0%, you will hear only the DAW’s output. At 100%, you will hear the Direct Monitoring signal at an equal volume with the DAW’s output. In the latter case, you may hear the input signal twice, with a short delay between each instance (“slapback”). To hear the Direct Monitoring signal alone, simply turn off the input monitoring in your DAW.

„Talkback

Pressing the MasterControl’s TALKBACK button will activate the built-in microphone above it, which you can use to talk to your musicians. When you select “Yes,” the talkback signal will cause the DAW’s outputs to be muted (so talkback can “override”

whatever else is coming over the headphones or monitors). When you select “No,” the TALKBACK button will have no effect.

Note: You will not be able to use talkback while recording at 176.4kHz and 192kHz.

„Talkback Volume

This setting determines the volume of the talkback signal.

„Optical Port 2

The ADAT 2 / S/PDIF port on the rear panel of the MasterControl can accept either ADAT or optical S/PDIF information, which you can select here.

TALKBACK VOLUME 10%

OPTICAL PORT 2 ADAT

„Footswitch Setup

When a footswitch is attached to the FOOTSWITCH connection on the rear panel of the MasterControl, it can be set to operate on the control surface or act as the TALKBACK button.

FOOTSWITCH SETUP Control Surface

„Footswitch Polarity

This setting changes the polarity of a connected footswitch. The default is “Positive On,” meaning the pedal, when pressed, will activate or engage whatever it is set to. Selecting “Negative On” will configure it such that it will be on as long as the pedal is not being pressed.

FOOTSWITCH POLAR Positive On

„Send SysEx

Access this page to download a SysEx file to the MasterControl to change the configuration of its Editable Controls for its various Presets. Select which Preset this will affect by turning the PUSH SELECT knob. You can select any of the 12 Presets or the global configuration (“GLOBL"):

SEND SYSEX PRE 1

Press to send

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents „ How this manual is organized IntroductionMAC OS First Things First Driver InstallationInstalling the Optional Applications WindowsTo minimize noise, only engage Rear Panel FeaturesPage Analog Input Signal Indicators TOP Panel FeaturesDAW Control Channels DAW Control Transport DAW Control MULTI-FUNCTION KnobsDAW Control Assignable Button Banks Monitoring / Control Room FeaturesConfiguration Controls Page Selecting the Proper Preset for Your DAW Page Cubase and Nuendo Setup Control Surface MAC and Windows Page Page Ableton Live Setup Page Page Page Page From the menu bar, go to Options f Controllers/Surfaces Cakewalk Sonar SetupPage Page Page Logic PRO Setup Page Reason Setup Samplitude SetupDigital Performer Setup PRO Tools SetupAudio Inputs and Outputs „ Channels Sent from the MasterControl to the Computer„ Available Channels at Various Sample Rates Windows Audio Configuration Choosing the Mastercontrol AS Your Default Audio DeviceChoose Sounds and Audio Devices XP or Sounds Vista Disabling Windows System Sounds Specify the Audio Clock Source Alesis Firewire Control Panel WindowsAdjusting latency by changing the buffer size Latency Audio Midi Setup MAC Audio ConfigurationAlesis Firewire Control Panel MAC „ General tab„ Nickname tab „ Phones 1/2 Source Global Menus„ Screen Contrast „ Output a / B / C Source„ Direct Monitoring „ Talkback Volume„ Footswitch Setup „ Footswitch Polarity„ Factory Reset „ Talkback Controls Monitoring & Control Room Features„ Speakers / Outputs Controls „ Headphone Controls„ Creating a Direct Monitoring Mix „ When to Use Direct Monitoring„ Configuring the Global menus Direct MonitoringChoose File f New Project Creating a Cubase LE Project for RecordingPage Page Cakewalk Sonar Important Points for Users of Various DawsCubase / Nuendo Ableton LiveSamplitude Logic PROAlesis HD24 / HD24XR Digital PerformerPRO Tools ReasonSoundtrack PRO PLUG-IN 1 Signal Flow Diagram Specifications Trademarks Contact InformationDemo Materials Page
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