Alesis 16 manual Glossary

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sample rate

send

stereo

unity gain

WDM

wet

Glossary

effects.

Digital audio is chopped up into tiny time slices. The sample rate is the number of time slices captured in one second. 44.1kHz—44,100 samples per second—is the standard used for Compact Disk audio. 48kHz—48,000 samples per second, is commonly used for film and video.

A line output whose function is to send a signal from the mixer to an external device, usually an effects processor.

Refers to an audio signal that has two channels.

Refers to the setting of an audio channel at which the signal leaves the channel at the same level at which it entered. Unity gain is marked by a 0 on the MultiMix’s faders.

The Windows Driver Model. This is the default standard by which Microsoft Windows communicates with audio devices.

An audio signal that has had effects or other manipulations applied. The opposite of “dry.”

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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