Alesis 12R manual Applications, Multitrack recording, Tracking/Overdubbing

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Applications

APPLICATIONS

Multitrack recording

See the "Connections" chapter for information on how to connect the Multimix 12R to an ADAT or other multitrack recorder.

In the most common setup, the ADAT is patched into the INSERT points of each channel. It receives signal directly from the [TRIM] control; no other controls will affect the level being recorded to tape.

Tracking/Overdubbing

1.Put the desired tracks of the ADAT into record ready mode. Press "Auto Input Monitor" or "All Input Monitor" depending on your situation (see the ADAT manual for more information).

2.With the signal source (microphone or line input) active, slowly increase the [TRIM] level of each input while watching the ADAT meter until the top red segment comes on. Then turn down the trim level so that the red LED does not light.

3.Set the EQ, aux, and channel faders for the desired control room mix. Note that none of these settings will affect the signal going to the ADAT.

4.For overdubbing, put the original tracks into safe mode. These tracks will play back through the same channels they were recorded on.

5.If necessary, repatch the microphone or line inputs to the next channels you want to record. NOTE: the ADAT and ADAT-XT can automatically "normal" the input to track 1 to any odd-numbered track, and the input to track 2 to any even-numbered track. Check the manual of the ADAT or XT for more information.

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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