Alesis 16 manual Troubleshooting non-USB2.0, Cause

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6Troubleshooting: non-USB2.0

If you’re having problems operating the MultiMix, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them.

Symptoms

No sound from the mixer.

Cause

Mixer is not plugged in or turned on.

Faders are too low.

Control room level is too low.

The appropriate signal hasn’t been assigned to the control room out.

Cable is not plugged into output jack.

Headphones are not plugged into PHONE jack.

Monitor or headphone amplifier is turned off or down.

Solution

Plug in mixer and turn it on.

Raise appropriate faders.

Turn up control room level.

In the master section of the mixer, be sure the right switch is selected (MIX, ALT 3/4 or 2TK).

Check outputs to make sure cables are plugged in securely.

Plug headphones into PHONE jack.

Turn amplifier on or up.

 

 

Bad cable.

 

Check all cables; substitute

 

 

 

 

cables with known good ones.

 

 

 

 

 

Audio signal is distorted.

 

Channel level is too high.

 

Set channel levels using the

 

 

 

 

procedure on page 12.

 

 

Channel input is too high.

 

Turn down your instrument to a

 

 

 

 

normal volume and then set

 

 

 

 

channel levels using procedure

 

 

 

 

on page 12.

AUX RET B level is too high.

MAIN MIX level is too high.

ALT 3/4 level is too high.

Lower the level of AUX RET B in the master section of the mixer.

Lower the MAIN MIX fader in the master section of the mixer.

Lower the ALT 3/4 fader in the master section.

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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