Alesis 16 manual

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EQ (equalizer)

fader

USB2.0

gain

latency

level

master section

mic preamp

mixer

mono (monaural)

pan

phantom power

post-fader

pre-fader

return

rectangular rackmount units.

The part of your mixer (or other device) that manipulates an audio signal by lowering the level of some frequencies and increasing the levels of others. EQ is used to fine-tune a signal’s highs and lows.

A device that allows you to control the level of an audio signal by sliding the fader up and down a straight path. Each input channel of the MultiMix has its own fader, and so do the MAIN MIX and ALT 3/4.

A standard for connecting external devices to a computer.

The measure of extra amplification applied to an audio signal. Channels 1 – 4 on your MultiMix have gain controls, which are useful for boosting mic and line signals.

The time it takes for audio to travel from the MultiMix, through the computer and the recording program, and out again. Latency is measured in either samples or milliseconds.

The amount of power driving an audio signal. The most common names given to levels of varying voltage are, from lowest to highest, microphone level, instrument level and line level.

The section of a mixer where the main mix is controlled.

An amplifier that boosts a microphone-level signal up to line level.

A device whose purpose is to combine and output a number of audio signals, allowing various types of signal manipulation.

Refers to an audio signal that has only one channel. The opposite of stereo.

A control that lets you position a mono signal within the stereo spectrum by altering the level of the signal being sent to the left channel as opposed to the right.

A way of providing power to condenser microphones. Called “phantom” because the power isn’t apparent to dynamic microphones when you connect them to an input that provides phantom power.

Describes an aux send that sends a signal that already has passed through the channel fader.

Describes an aux send that sends a signal that has not passed through the channel fader.

A line input whose function is to carry back to the mixer an audio signal that has been sent from the mixer. Usually used in the application of

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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 WelcomeAbout the MultiMix USB2.0 MultiMix USB2.0 Key FeaturesAll-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 USB2.0Setting Levels Using Proper CablesGetting Started Mic Inputs Channels 1 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Patchbay Line Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 9 Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0Phone Jack Mute / Alt 3/4 Channel StripsFader PAN or BALMaster Section AuxMain Mix Fader 2TK To Mix Solo ModeAlt 3/4 Fader Alt 3/4 To Mix2TK Switch MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch Aux Ret a Level+48V Indicator Power IndicatorLED Meters Rear of the Mixer Effects Section Components Digital Effects ProcessorEffect Descriptions Digital Effects Processor ChorusUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Live SetupTraditional Mixing Simple Two-Channel Recording Setup without using a computer Traditional MixingFirst-time connection and driver installation instructions USB2.0 RecordingPower-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 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