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Alesis 12 FireWire, 16 FireWire, 12, 16 manual Reference Manual

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Reference Manual 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% This page intentionally left blankIntroduction Table Of ContentsChapter Two A Tour of the MultiMix Chapter Three Digital Effects Table Of ContentsProcessor Chapter Four Traditional MixingFirewire Chapter Six Troubleshooting nonChapter Seven Troubleshooting Chapter Eight SpecificationsThis page intentionally left blank Table Of ContentsWelcome IntroductionMultiMix FireWire Key Features About the MultiMix FireWireMultiMix 12 FireWire 4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs MultiMix 16 FireWire 8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputsy Multichannel Firewire IEEE 1394a input and output Additional Features of the MultiMix FireWire and MultiMix 16 FireWireIntroduction Helpful tips and advice are highlighted in a shaded box like this How to Use This ManualIntroduction Introduction A Few Words for BeginnersThis page intentionally left blank Introduction1 Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix FireWireSee page 25 for details Setting Levels Using Proper Cables1 Getting Started Patchbay 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireMic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 1Line Inputs Channels 5 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireS/PDIF Digital Output Jack PHONE JackMAIN MIX OUT A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireCTRL RM OUT Channel Strips2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire PAN or BALMaster Section Solo ModeMain Mix Fader Alt 3/4 FaderALT 3/4 Switch MIX Switch2TK Switch HDPH / CTRL RM+48V Indicator POWER IndicatorLED Meters A Tour of the MultiMix FireWirePower Supply Unit Power InputPower On Firewire portsSIG Indicator CLIP Indicator3 Digital Effects Processor Effects Section Components3 Digital Effects Processor DELAYCHORUS FLANGEUsing Additional External Audio Sources Simple Live Setup4 Traditional Mixing S/PDIF digital output to a digital recorderThis page intentionally left blank 5 Traditional MixingFirst-time connection instructions and driver installation 5 Firewire RecordingInstalling the optional applications 5 Firewire RecordingPower-on/Power off order Power-on sequenceFirewire inputs and outputs Firewire RecordingChannels sent from the MultiMix to the computer Channels returned from the computer to the MultiMix5 Firewire Recording Sound setup under Windows5. Click “Apply” to apply these changes Firewire Recording5 Firewire Recording Disabling Windows System SoundsUsing the MultiMix FireWire with Cubase and other ASIO applications Connections and settings for Firewire recording and monitoringa. 2 TK TO MIX Leave UP c. ALT 3/4 TO CONTROL ROOM Leave up or down5 Firewire Recording Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device1. Choose the menu option “Devices” “Device Setup….” 2. Click the “VST Multitrack” option4. Press “OK” to accept this setting Firewire Recording3. From within the ASIO Driver drop-down box, choose the MultiMix 5 Firewire Recording Firewire Recording 5 Firewire Recording Creating a new audio fileNow, you’re ready to create an audio project 1. Choose “File” “New Project…”3. Cubase needs to know where to place audio. Choose a directory here Firewire Recording5. Be sure that the “inspector”-a strip on the left-hand side of Cubase that shows all sorts of information about the selected track-is active 5 Firewire RecordingFor additional information, consult your software’s documentation Firewire RecordingSetting the mixer nickname Accessing the ASIO control panelSetting the master device Working with the ASIO control panelAdjusting the sample rate Adjusting latency by changing the buffer sizeLower buffer size = less latency but higher risk of audio problems Higher buffer size = more latency but lower risk of audio problems5 Firewire Recording Using the MultiMix FireWire with Sonar and other WDM applicationsChoosing the MultiMix as your audio device 1. Choose the menu “Options” “Audio….”Firewire Recording 5 Firewire Recording Firewire Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks5 Firewire Recording Using the MultiMix FireWire with CoreAudio on the MacintoshSymptoms 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireSolution CauseInterference from appliances 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireMicrophone level is too low FIREWIRE connection must be established Troubleshooting non-FirewireEffects processor is not plugged in or turned on Nothing is routed to the HDPH/CTRL RM outputThis page intentionally left blank 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireComputer or audio application does not see the MultiMix FireWire 7 Troubleshooting FirewireBasic troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting under Windows7 Troubleshooting Firewire Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Troubleshooting FirewireAudio playback or recording stutters or drops out Audio echoes during recordingThis page intentionally left blank 7 Troubleshooting FirewireS/PDIF and Firewire digital outputs 8 SpecificationsInput Channels EqualizationMechanicals 8 SpecificationsW x L x H 331mm x 340mm x 80mm9 Block Diagrams 9 Block Diagrams Term GlossaryDefinition Contact Information Glossary Trademarks Alesis Contact InformationContact Information 7-51-0197-B