Alesis 16 manual Getting Started, Using Proper Cables, Setting Levels

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1 Getting Started

Using Proper Cables

When connecting instruments and other equipment to the MultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropriate types of cables. Here are some simple but important guidelines:

yFor the mic inputs, use XLR cables.

yFor the line inputs and all other 1/4” connections, use 1/4” mono TRS cables.

yUse stereo RCA cables for the 2-track in and out.

yUse a USB 2.0 cable to connect one of the USB 2.0 ports to a computer.

Setting Levels

Before you can begin mixing and recording different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you’re using. This helps to prevent distortion and clipping. Here’s how:

1.Slide the channel fader to unity gain (0).

2.Turn the AUX SEND and GAIN controls all the way down, and turn the EQ knobs to the center detent (you’ll feel a click).

3.Connect the source of the signal to the channel’s input.

4.Press the PFL / SOLO switch on the channel.

5.Make sure the SOLO MODE switch in the master section is set to SOLO.

6.Play the instrument at a normal level and watch the LED meters in the master section.

7.Adjust the channel’s GAIN knob until the LED meters remain at or very close to 0.

8.If you need to apply EQ, do so and check the meters again.

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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 WelcomeAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 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 USB2.0Getting Started Using Proper CablesSetting Levels Mic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Phone Jack Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Line Inputs Channels 9 Mute / Alt 3/4 Channel StripsFader PAN or BALMain Mix Fader AuxMaster Section 2TK To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader Alt 3/4 To Mix2TK Switch MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch Aux Ret a LevelLED Meters Power Indicator+48V Indicator Rear of the Mixer Effect Descriptions Digital Effects ProcessorEffects Section Components Digital Effects Processor ChorusTraditional Mixing Simple Live SetupUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingUSB2.0 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 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