Alesis 16 manual Few Words for Beginners

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Introduction

A Few Words for Beginners

We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix USB2.0 are fairly new to the art of mixing and computer recording. We’ve written this manual with that in mind. We designed the MultiMix to be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can quickly pick up the basics.

Many mixer manuals—and manuals for just about any electronic instrument for that matter—are full of complicated terminology and incomplete instructions that presume a lot of experience on the part of the reader. We try to avoid that with this manual. True enough, you will find all the technical lingo and specifications you can handle in here, but we do our best to make this accessible to you.

Beginners will find several elements of this manual especially useful. Keep your eye out for the tips found in the gray boxes on the right side of the page. Be sure to check out the hookup diagrams on page 11, which will give you some ideas on how to fit the mixer into your audio setup after you’ve taken a tour of the mixer in Chapter 2. And if you come across any terms that you haven’t seen before, the glossary probably can help you out.

One of the most important things you’ll do before you begin a mixing session is to set the levels. Be sure to refer to the instructions on page 20.

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Contents Reference Manual Page Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Chapter Nine Block Diagrams Glossary Contact Chapter Eight SpecificationsTable Of Contents Welcome IntroductionAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 Introduction Additional Features of the MultiMix USB2.0How to Use This Manual Few Words for Beginners This page intentionally left blank Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0 Getting StartedGetting Started Using Proper CablesSetting Levels Line Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Mic Inputs Channels 1Phone Jack Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Line Inputs Channels 9 PAN or BAL Channel StripsFader Mute / Alt 3/4Main Mix Fader AuxMaster Section Alt 3/4 To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader 2TK To MixAux Ret a Level MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch 2TK SwitchLED Meters Power Indicator+48V Indicator Rear of the Mixer Effect Descriptions Digital Effects ProcessorEffects Section Components Chorus Digital Effects ProcessorTraditional Mixing Simple Live SetupUsing Additional External Audio Sources Traditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computerUSB2.0 Recording First-time connection and driver installation instructionsUSB2.0 Recording Installing the optional applicationsPower-on/Power off order Channels returned from the computer to the MultiMix USB2.0 inputs and outputsChannels sent from the MultiMix to the computer Sound setup under Windows USB2.0 Recording Disabling Windows System Sounds Connections and settings for USB2.0 recording and monitoring Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device Choose the menu option Devices Device Setup…USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Creating a new audio file USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording USB2.0 Recording Working with the Alesis USB2.0 control panel Accessing the 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 Cause Troubleshooting non-USB2.0Effects / AUX RET B Troubleshooting non-USB2.0LED meters not working Computer does not see the MultiMix This page intentionally left blank Audio playback or recording stutters or drops out Troubleshooting USB2.0Basic troubleshooting Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speedTroubleshooting USB2.0 Input Channels SpecificationsComputer Requirements SpecificationsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Term GlossaryPage Glossary Trademarks Alesis Contact Information