Alesis 16 manual Traditional Mixing, Simple Live Setup, Using Additional External Audio Sources

Page 25

4Traditional Mixing

Simple Live Setup

Connect your instruments and microphones to the mono and stereo channels, making sure to properly set the level of each channel.

You can select one on-board effect and control its level with the AUX B knob for each channel. You can also use an external effects processor by sending a signal to the external unit via the AUX SEND A and returning it via AUX RETURN A (you’ll probably want to set AUX SEND A to POST, for “post-fader.”).

If you wish, you can use a second external effects processor via AUX SEND B and AUX RETURN B. However, note that use of an external effects processor on these jacks disables the internal effects.

Connect the MAIN MIX OUT to a PA system amplifier. For monitoring purposes, you can connect the CTRL RM OUT to a headphone amplifier. You could also connect a digital equalizer (like the Alesis DEQ-230D) between the DIGITAL OUTPUT and a PA system for extra tone control.

By muting channels and pressing the ALT 3/4-to-HDPH/CTRL RM button in, you can audition a channel before you bring it into the mix, making sure the levels are OK before the audience hears it.

Using Additional External Audio

Sources

The MultiMix gives you a few extra audio inputs in addition to the mic and line inputs. If you want to bring external audio sources into a recording or live mix, you can do it in one of two ways:

Using the 2-TRACK IN, you can add a tape deck, ADAT, CD player, USB2.0 audio stream from a computer, or other source to the mix. The 2-TRACK IN also can be used to entertain the audience with a CD as the band is setting up for a live show.

The AUX RETURNS can be used as additional audio inputs when you are not using them for effects.

Audio coming into the MultiMix from a computer over the USB2.0 connection is routed to the 2-TRACK IN.

You can use the RCA jacks of the 2-TRACK IN at the same time as audio is playing back from a computer, but you must adjust the relative levels of each input from outside the MultiMix.

23

Image 25
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 Patchbay Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Mic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 9 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Phone Jack Fader Channel StripsMute / Alt 3/4 PAN or BALMaster Section AuxMain Mix Fader Alt 3/4 Fader Solo Mode2TK To Mix Alt 3/4 To MixALT 3/4 Switch MIX Switch2TK Switch Aux Ret a Level+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 Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting USB2.0Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outTroubleshooting USB2.0 Input Channels SpecificationsComputer Requirements SpecificationsBlock Diagrams Block Diagrams Term GlossaryPage Glossary Trademarks Alesis Contact Information