Alesis Maximizing Your Mix with the 2TK To Mix Functionality

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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2

MAIN MIX OUT and the 2-TRACK OUT. In its lowest position the signal is cut off completely, and in the uppermost position you get an additional 10dB of gain. In the 0 position the fader is at unity gain.

Alt 3/4 Fader

This fader controls the output of the Alt 3/4 bus.

2TK To Mix

When you press this switch, the signal coming in through the 2- TRACK IN gets routed to the MAIN MIX, joining whichever other signals are already part of the main mix. Used this way, the 2-TRACK IN effectively becomes another stereo channel (but without all the extras like pan, EQ, etc.).

The 2-TRACK IN signal combines both whatever is plugged into the 2-TRACK RCA jacks and also any audio coming back to the computer over USB.

Alt 3/4 To Mix

This switch adds the signal from the Alt 3/4 bus to the main mix bus.

Solo Mode

The SOLO MODE switch affects the signals of channels whose PFL / SOLO switches are engaged. When the SOLO MODE switch is in the up position, you’re in PFL, or pre-fader listen mode. This means that you’ll hear the signals of all soloed channels as they sound before they pass through their respective faders. You’ll need to be in PFL mode when you’re setting levels (see “Setting Channel Levels,” page 12. This mode is post-EQ.

When the SOLO MODE switch is engaged (in the down position), you are in SOLO mode. This means that you will hear the output of every soloed channel (after it passes through its fader, pan and EQ).

The purpose of seeing a soloed channel’s level on the LED meters is so that you can see the true level of that channel’s signal. For that reason, the HDPH / CTRL RM knob does not change the LED meters’ reading—it changes only the level at which you’re listening to the soloed channel.

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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 IntroductionAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAll-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface 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 StartedSetting Levels Using Proper CablesGetting Started Line Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Mic Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 9 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Phone Jack PAN or BAL Channel StripsFader Mute / Alt 3/4Master Section AuxMain Mix Fader Alt 3/4 To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader 2TK To MixAux Ret a Level MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch 2TK Switch+48V Indicator Power IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Effects Section Components Digital Effects ProcessorEffect Descriptions Chorus Digital Effects ProcessorUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Live SetupTraditional Mixing Traditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computerUSB2.0 Recording First-time connection and driver installation instructionsPower-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 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