Alesis 12R manual Table of Contents

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Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents	1
Introduction	3
The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer	3
Using this manual	3
Grounding Instructions	4
Installation	5
Unpacking	5
AC power	5
Grounding	5
Use clean power	6
Power switch	6
Mounting	6
Connections	7
Inputs	7
Cable common sense	7
Microphone Inputs	8
Phantom power	9
Line-level devices (synthesizers, CD players, video)	10
TAPE IN jacks	12
Phonograph turntables	13
Do not connect any of the following to any input of the
Multimix 12R!	13
How to connect effect devices and signal processors	14
Effects via Aux Send and Aux Return	14
In-line processing using the INSERT jacks (compressors &
equalizers)	15
Outputs	18
To a stereo PA system or instrument amplifier	18
To a mono system	18
To a stage monitor (foldback) system	18
To another mixer	19
To a stereo tape recorder	19
To an ADAT multitrack recorder	20
Phones	23
Monitor Out	23
Operating Instructions	25
Before turning the mixer on, "zero out' the controls	25
Setting input trim levels	26
PEAK LED method	26
Metering/Unity Gain method	27
Typical Fader and Control Levels	28
Proper gain staging of other equipment	29

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Contents Reference Manual Page Important Safety Instructions Page Page Page Page Page CE Declaration Of Conformity Front Panel Table of Contents Applications Dimensional DrawingConventions Using this manualIntroduction Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/MixerGrounding Instructions Unpacking InstallationAC power Mounting Use clean powerPower switch Cable common sense ConnectionsInputs Microphone Inputs Phantom power Line-level devices synthesizers, CD players, video Phantom Power will not be Used Tape in jacks Phonograph turntables About stereo effect devices How to connect effect devices and signal processorsEffects via Aux Send and Aux Return Using Aux 1 as an effects send Connecting an in-line processor Connections To a stage monitor foldback system OutputsTo a stereo PA system or instrument amplifier To a mono systemTo a stereo tape recorder To another mixerIn-line Adat recording To an Adat multitrack recorderUsing two Multimix 12Rs for more flexibility Connections Monitor Out PhonesConnections Before turning the mixer on, zero out the controls Operating InstructionsPeak LED method Setting input trim levelsMetering/Unity Gain method Aux Send levels Typical Fader and Control LevelsUnity gain points Trim gain rangesProper gain staging of other equipment AUX System Effects Send/Receive How to Set Aux Send and Return LevelsPage Output distortion Using the meterSystem noise ground loops, hum, induced noise Avoiding noise① to Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Page Operating Instructions Tracking/Overdubbing ApplicationsMultitrack recording Mixdown Using the High and LOW EQ controls Monitoring AUX 1 in the Phones jack Troubleshooting Index TroubleshootingPage Refer All Servicing to Qualified Technicians Maintenance/ServiceExterior cleaning Frequency Response SpecificationsConnectors Impedance LevelsDistortion THD+N PowerNoise performance typical Dimensional Drawing Block Diagram Level diagram Tape IndexWarranty / Contact Alesis Contact Information