Alesis 12R manual Operating Instructions, Before turning the mixer on, zero out the controls

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Operating Instructions

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

Before turning the mixer on, "zero out' the controls

To avoid surprises while you're setting up a new system, set all controls to their "zeroed out" positions as follows before proceeding:

1.Make all connections to the Multimix 12R, as described in the previous chapter.

2.Bring all channel faders and the [MASTER] fader down to minimum.

3.Set all [TRIM] controls to minimum (full counterclockwise).

4.Set all [AUX 1], [AUX 2], STEREO AUX RETURN, [PHONES/MONITOR] controls to minimum (full counterclockwise).

5.Set all [HIGH] and [LOW] EQ, [PAN], and [BAL] controls to "12 o'clock".

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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