Alesis 7-51-0121-A manual Index, Foot SWITCH, 16

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Index

amplifier, 20 Attack, 16, 24, 28

BYPASS, 16, 32

with foot switch, 32 cables, 21

Classic, 24, 30 clipping, 29 compression

defined, 23 compression ratio, 30

defined, 24 De-Ess, 31

digital converters, 32, 43 digital signal processing, 4 DSP, 43

Fat, 31 feedback, 26

FOOT SWITCH, 16, 32

Ground Loop, 39 grounding, 7 guitar, 18

hard knee/soft knee, 30 Hums and buzzes, 39 INPUTS, 15

INPUTS and OUTPUTS,

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Insert Cables, 19 knee, 24 levels, 21, 26

Look Ahead, 16, 24, 28

mixing console hookup, 20

ModFX, 4, 22 ModLink, 4, 16, 22

and Bypass, 32 noise, 26

Opto, 30 Output, 23

knob, 16 knob, 24, 29

OUTPUTS, 15

on ModLink slave units, 22 power adapter, 17

Power cable, 7 Pump, 31

pumping and breathing, 26, 28 Rack mounting, 17 Release, 16, 24, 28

Safety, 7

SIGNAL LED, 15, 16, 18, 21 Sizzle, 16, 29

stereo, 18, 19, 26 Threshold, 16, 23, 24, 27 transformers, 21 Transparent, 24, 30 TRIM, 15, 16, 18

active in bypass mode, 32 Type, 16, 24, 25

Type Select Switch, 30 XLR, 21

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table of Contents Table Of Contents Welcome IntroductionAbout the Smashup Important features of your SmashupIntroduction Smashup Key Features How to Use This Manual Please follow these precautions when using this product Safety Instructions/NoticesImportant Safety Instructions English Safety symbols used in this productImportant Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration Of ConformityInstructions de Sécurité Importantes French Symboles utilisés dans ce produitImportant Safety Instructions Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise German Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem ProduktImportant Safety Instructions This page intentionally left blank Hook it up to a synthesizer If youre new to signal ProcessingQuick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get startedRear Panel Quick Start GuideQuick overview of the controls Unpacking and Inspection Installing in a RackPower ConnectionsTurn up the trim Connecting audioConnections In-line connectionConnecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier Connecting to the Main Outputs of a mixing consoleDont use line transformers Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputsAbout audio cables What about the input and output jacks on the slave units? Using the ModLinkWhat is a compressor? Using the SmashupAttack/Release times vary by Type Using the SmashupWhat the controls do How the Smashup goes beyond just compression About stereo compression Operational adviceSetting Levels Gain structureGraph of compression Description of ControlsThreshold Graph of input levelPumping Breathing AttackLook Ahead ReleaseSizzle FAT mode and SizzleOutput Transparent Type Select SwitchClassic OptoFat De-EssPump Bypass Using the Foot SwitchDe-Ess Sample SettingsThreshold and Output settings may need changing ClassicPump Sample SettingsFat OptoBlank TransparentBlank Settings Templates Troubleshooting Index TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Avoiding ground loop noise Keep Audio Wiring AS FAR Away from AC Wiring AS PossibleLine 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 Mechanical SpecificationsAudio Input Audio OutputSpecifications Index Foot SWITCH, 16Alesis Limited Warranty Warranty / Contact AlesisAlesis Contact Information Warranty/Contact Information