Alesis 8FX manual Glossary

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Glossary

level

master section

mic preamp

mixer

mono (monaural)

pan

phantom power

post-fader

pre-fader

return

send

stereo

unity gain

wet

boosting mic and line signals.

The amount of power driving an audio signal. The most common names given to levels of varying voltage are, from lowest to highest, microphone level, instrument level and line level.

The section of a mixer where the main mix is controlled.

An amplifier that boosts a microphone-level signal up to line level.

A device whose purpose is to combine and output a number of audio signals, allowing various types of signal manipulation.

Refers to an audio signal that has only one channel. The opposite of stereo.

A control that lets you position a mono signal within the stereo spectrum by altering the level of the signal being sent to the left channel as opposed to the right.

A way of providing power to condenser microphones. Called “phantom” because the power isn’t apparent to dynamic microphones when you connect them to an input that provides phantom power.

Describes an aux send that sends a signal that already has passed through the channel fader.

Describes an aux send that sends a signal that has not passed through the channel fader.

A line input whose function is to carry back to the mixer an audio signal that has been sent from the mixer. Usually used in the application of effects.

A line output whose function is to send a signal from the mixer to an external device, usually an effects processor.

Refers to an audio signal that has two channels.

Refers to the setting of an audio channel at which the signal leaves the channel at the same level at which it entered.

An audio signal that has had effects or other manipulations applied. The opposite of “dry.”

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Introduction WelcomeAbout the MultiMix-8FX MultiMix-8FX Key FeaturesIntroduction How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners Important Safety Instructions Please follow these precautions when using this productImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity FCC Compliance StatementThis page intentionally left blank Hooking up the MultiMix-8FX Using Proper CablesGetting Started Setting Levels Getting StartedMic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMixPatchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Tour of the MultiMix PAN or BAL Channel StripsLevel Control Peak LED2TK To Mix Master SectionMain Mix Hdph / Ctrl RMAUX Return a Level Effects / AUX RET B LevelPhantom On Power Supply UnitPower On Room Digital Effects ProcessorHall PlateDigital Effects Processor Using Additional External Audio Sources Simple Recording SetupSimple Live Setup ApplicationsApplications Troubleshooting CauseTroubleshooting Effects / AUX RET BNo power This page intentionally left blank Specifications Input ChannelsSpecifications Block Diagram Block Diagram Glossary TermGlossary Warranty / Contact Alesis Limited WarrantyWarranty/Contact Alesis Contact Information
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