Alesis 7-51-0121-A manual

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7-51-0121-A 8/2002

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction WelcomeAbout the Smashup Important features of your SmashupIntroduction Smashup Key Features How to Use This Manual Safety symbols used in this product Safety Instructions/NoticesImportant Safety Instructions English Please follow these precautions when using this productImportant Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity FCC Compliance StatementSymboles utilisés dans ce produit Instructions de Sécurité Importantes FrenchImportant Safety Instructions Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise GermanImportant Safety Instructions This page intentionally left blank If you can’t wait to get started If youre new to signal ProcessingQuick Start Guide Hook it up to a synthesizerRear Panel Quick Start GuideQuick overview of the controls Connections Installing in a RackPower Unpacking and InspectionIn-line connection Connecting audioConnections Turn up the trimConnecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Connecting to the Main Outputs of a mixing console Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifierDont use line transformers Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputsAbout audio cables Using the ModLink What about the input and output jacks on the slave units?Using the Smashup What is a compressor?Attack/Release times vary by Type Using the SmashupWhat the controls do How the Smashup goes beyond just compression Gain structure Operational adviceSetting Levels About stereo compressionGraph of input level Description of ControlsThreshold Graph of compressionRelease AttackLook Ahead Pumping BreathingSizzle FAT mode and SizzleOutput Opto Type Select SwitchClassic TransparentFat De-EssPump Using the Foot Switch BypassClassic Sample SettingsThreshold and Output settings may need changing De-EssOpto Sample SettingsFat PumpTransparent BlankBlank Settings Templates Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IndexTroubleshooting Keep Audio Wiring AS FAR Away from AC Wiring AS Possible Avoiding ground loop noiseLine conditioners and spike protectors Refer all servicing to Alesis Care and MaintenanceCleaning Customers outside the USA and Canada Obtaining repair serviceCustomers in the USA and Canada Audio Output SpecificationsAudio Input MechanicalSpecifications Foot SWITCH, 16 IndexWarranty / Contact Alesis Alesis Limited WarrantyWarranty/Contact Information Alesis Contact Information