Alesis 16 manual How to Use This Manual

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Introduction

How to Use This Manual

This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications of the MultiMix consoles. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use the table of contents to look up specific functions.

Chapter 1: Getting Started shows you how to include the MultiMix in your audio setup for recording, computer interfacing, and live applications. We’ve included a hookup diagram, guidelines for which cables to use and the vital steps you must take to set levels properly.

Chapter 2: A Tour of the MultiMix describes the MultiMix piece by piece. This chapter also features diagrams of the mixer to help you find each component as you read about it.

Chapter 3: Digital Effects Processor explains the effects provided by the on-board digital effects processor. If you want to know what a certain effect will do to your sound before you select it, this is where you should look.

Chapter 4: Traditional Mixing outlines a number of scenarios in which you can use the MultiMix for live mixing and simple, non-USB2.0 based recording.

Chapter 5: USB2.0 Recording orients you to the MultiMix’s powerful USB2.0 recording features, including software installation and setup with common DAW programs.

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting can give you a hand if you’re experiencing problems with your mixer. You’ll find that most issues can be resolved simply and quickly with the push of a button.

Chapter 7: Specifications and Chapter 8: Block Diagrams are full of technical information for the more techie users.

And at the end of this manual you’ll see a glossary of common mixing-related terms.

Helpful tips and advice are highlighted in a shaded box like this.

When something important appears in the manual, an exclamation mark (like the one shown at left) will appear with some explanatory text. This symbol indicates that this information is vital when operating the MultiMix consoles.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Eight Specifications Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary ContactTable Of Contents Introduction WelcomeAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface Additional Features of the MultiMix USB2.0 IntroductionHow to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0Setting Levels Using Proper CablesGetting Started Mic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 9 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Phone Jack Mute / Alt 3/4 Channel StripsFader PAN or BALMaster Section AuxMain Mix Fader 2TK To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader Alt 3/4 To Mix2TK Switch MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch Aux Ret a Level+48V Indicator Power IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Effects Section Components Digital Effects ProcessorEffect Descriptions Digital Effects Processor ChorusUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Live SetupTraditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingPower-on/Power off order Installing the optional applicationsUSB2.0 Recording Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computer USB2.0 inputs and outputsChannels returned from the computer to the MultiMix Sound setup under Windows USB2.0 Recording Disabling Windows System Sounds Connections and settings for USB2.0 recording and monitoring Choose the menu option Devices Device Setup… Choosing the MultiMix as your audio deviceUSB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Creating a new audio file USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Accessing the control panel Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panelChoose the menu Options Audio… USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh Troubleshooting non-USB2.0 CauseTroubleshooting non-USB2.0 Effects / AUX RET BLED meters not working Computer does not see the MultiMix This page intentionally left blank Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Troubleshooting USB2.0Basic troubleshooting Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting USB2.0 Specifications Input ChannelsSpecifications Computer RequirementsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Glossary TermPage Glossary Alesis Contact Information Trademarks