Alesis 16 manual Aux, Master Section, Main Mix Fader

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2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0

the relative balance of the left and right channel signals being sent to the left and right main mix buses.

Aux

Here you’ll find knobs that control the levels of aux sends A and B. AUX A is either pre-fader or post-fader, depending on the position of the PRE / POST switch. When the switch is in the raised position, the aux send is pre-fader. When the switch is depressed, the aux send is post-fader.

What does all this mean? In POST mode the aux send is affected by the fader, EQ and HPF settings. In PRE mode the aux send is affected only by the EQ and HPF settings. POST mode is generally used for sending the signal to an external effects device (so that the fader controls the signal level), and PRE mode is usually used for cue sends (for example, sending a signal to headphones while recording, for which you may not want the fader to alter the channel’s level).

AUX B is always post-fader, as indicated by the word “POST” to the right of this knob. Like AUX A, AUX B can be used for routing signals to external devices. And when you are using the onboard effects processor, AUX B is used to control the level of the channel’s signal being routed to the processor.

EQ

The MultiMix gives you three bands of EQ per channel. Using these knobs, you can tailor the channel’s signal by boosting some frequencies and cutting others. The LO and HI controls are shelving controls with fixed frequencies of 80 Hz and 12 kHz respectively. The MID control has a peaking response fixed at 2.5 kHz.

“Shelving” means that the mixer boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. “Peaking” means that frequencies above and below the specified frequency fall off, forming a peak in a graphical representation.

Master Section

The Master Section is the heart of the mixer, where the channel inputs and aux returns all are mixed together and routed in various ways.

Main Mix Fader

The signals from all channels and aux sends—excluding those that are muted—are sent to the main mix. The MAIN MIX fader is the one you’ll use to control the overall level of those combined signals. This fader affects the levels of the signals sent to the

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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 WelcomeMultiMix USB2.0 Key Features About the MultiMix USB2.0All-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 USB2.0Using Proper Cables Setting LevelsGetting Started Mic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 Line Inputs Channels 9Phone Jack Mute / Alt 3/4 Channel StripsFader PAN or BALAux Master SectionMain Mix Fader 2TK To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader Alt 3/4 To Mix2TK Switch MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch Aux Ret a LevelPower Indicator +48V IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Digital Effects Processor Effects Section ComponentsEffect Descriptions Digital Effects Processor ChorusSimple Live Setup Using Additional External Audio SourcesTraditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingInstalling the optional applications Power-on/Power off orderUSB2.0 Recording USB2.0 inputs and outputs Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computerChannels 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