Alesis 7-51-0121-A manual Introduction, Welcome

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Introduction

Welcome!

Thank you for making the Alesis Smashup a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, because we've heard the results that creative people like you have achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality studio equipment available to everyone, and this Reference Manual is an important part of that. After all, there's no point in making equipment with all kinds of capabilities if no one explains how to use them. So, we try to write our manuals as carefully as we build our products.

The goal of this manual is to get you the information you need as quickly as possible, with a minimum of hassle. We hope we've achieved that. If not, please drop us an email and give us your suggestions on how we could improve future editions of this manual.

We hope your investment will bring you many years of creative enjoyment and help you achieve your goals.

Sincerely,

The people of Alesis

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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 Important Safety Instructions English Safety Instructions/NoticesSafety symbols used in this product Please follow these precautions when using 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 Quick Start Guide If youre new to signal ProcessingIf you can’t wait to get started Hook it up to a synthesizerRear Panel Quick Start GuideQuick overview of the controls Power Installing in a RackConnections Unpacking and InspectionConnections Connecting audioIn-line connection Turn up the trimConnecting 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 Setting Levels Operational adviceGain structure About stereo compressionThreshold Description of ControlsGraph of input level Graph of compressionLook Ahead AttackRelease Pumping BreathingSizzle FAT mode and SizzleOutput Classic Type Select SwitchOpto TransparentFat De-EssPump Bypass Using the Foot SwitchThreshold and Output settings may need changing Sample SettingsClassic De-EssFat Sample SettingsOpto PumpBlank 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 Audio Input SpecificationsAudio Output MechanicalSpecifications Index Foot SWITCH, 16Alesis Limited Warranty Warranty / Contact AlesisAlesis Contact Information Warranty/Contact Information