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Alesis 12, 16, 12 FireWire, 16 FireWire manual Firewire Recording

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4.Move to the “Drivers” tab. Click on each input pair and also on the output pair to make them available to Sonar.

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Alesis 12, 16, 12 FireWire, 16 FireWire manual Firewire Recording

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Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%Introduction Table Of ContentsChapter Two A Tour of the MultiMix Processor Table Of ContentsChapter Three Digital Effects Chapter Four Traditional MixingChapter Seven Troubleshooting Chapter Six Troubleshooting nonFirewire Chapter Eight SpecificationsTable Of Contents This page intentionally left blankIntroduction WelcomeMultiMix 12 FireWire 4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs About the MultiMix FireWireMultiMix FireWire Key Features 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 A Few Words for Beginners IntroductionIntroduction This page intentionally left blank1 Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix FireWireSee page 25 for details Setting Levels Using Proper Cables1 Getting Started Mic Inputs Channels 1 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWirePatchbay Line Inputs Channels 1S/PDIF Digital Output Jack 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireLine Inputs Channels 5 PHONE JackCTRL RM OUT A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireMAIN MIX OUT Channel StripsPAN or BAL 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireMain Mix Fader Solo ModeMaster Section Alt 3/4 Fader2TK Switch MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch HDPH / CTRL RMLED Meters POWER Indicator+48V Indicator A Tour of the MultiMix FireWirePower On Power InputPower Supply Unit Firewire ports3 Digital Effects Processor CLIP IndicatorSIG Indicator Effects Section ComponentsCHORUS DELAY3 Digital Effects Processor FLANGE4 Traditional Mixing Simple Live SetupUsing Additional External Audio Sources S/PDIF digital output to a digital recorder5 Traditional Mixing This page intentionally left blank5 Firewire Recording First-time connection instructions and driver installationPower-on/Power off order 5 Firewire RecordingInstalling the optional applications Power-on sequenceChannels sent from the MultiMix to the computer Firewire RecordingFirewire inputs and outputs Channels returned from the computer to the MultiMixSound setup under Windows 5 Firewire RecordingFirewire Recording 5. Click “Apply” to apply these changesDisabling Windows System Sounds 5 Firewire Recordinga. 2 TK TO MIX Leave UP Connections and settings for Firewire recording and monitoringUsing the MultiMix FireWire with Cubase and other ASIO applications c. ALT 3/4 TO CONTROL ROOM Leave up or down1. Choose the menu option “Devices” “Device Setup….” Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device5 Firewire Recording 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 Now, you’re ready to create an audio project Creating a new audio file5 Firewire Recording 1. Choose “File” “New Project…”Firewire Recording 3. Cubase needs to know where to place audio. Choose a directory here5 Firewire Recording 5. 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 activeFirewire Recording For additional information, consult your software’s documentationSetting the master device Accessing the ASIO control panelSetting the mixer nickname Working with the ASIO control panelLower buffer size = less latency but higher risk of audio problems Adjusting latency by changing the buffer sizeAdjusting the sample rate Higher buffer size = more latency but lower risk of audio problemsChoosing the MultiMix as your audio device Using the MultiMix FireWire with Sonar and other WDM applications5 Firewire Recording 1. Choose the menu “Options” “Audio….”Firewire Recording 5 Firewire Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks Firewire RecordingUsing the MultiMix FireWire with CoreAudio on the Macintosh 5 Firewire RecordingSolution 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireSymptoms CauseInterference from appliances 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireMicrophone level is too low Effects processor is not plugged in or turned on Troubleshooting non-FirewireFIREWIRE connection must be established Nothing is routed to the HDPH/CTRL RM output6 Troubleshooting non-Firewire This page intentionally left blankBasic troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting FirewireComputer or audio application does not see the MultiMix FireWire Advanced troubleshooting under Windows7 Troubleshooting Firewire Audio playback or recording stutters or drops out Troubleshooting FirewireAudio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio echoes during recording7 Troubleshooting Firewire This page intentionally left blankInput Channels 8 SpecificationsS/PDIF and Firewire digital outputs EqualizationW x L x H 8 SpecificationsMechanicals 331mm x 340mm x 80mm9 Block Diagrams 9 Block Diagrams Term GlossaryDefinition Contact Information Glossary Contact Information Alesis Contact InformationTrademarks 7-51-0197-B