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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 Table Of Contents Chapter Three Digital EffectsProcessor Chapter Four Traditional MixingChapter Six Troubleshooting non FirewireChapter Seven Troubleshooting Chapter Eight SpecificationsTable Of Contents This page intentionally left blankIntroduction WelcomeAbout the MultiMix FireWire MultiMix FireWire Key FeaturesMultiMix 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 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 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire PatchbayMic Inputs Channels 1 Line Inputs Channels 12 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire Line Inputs Channels 5S/PDIF Digital Output Jack PHONE JackA Tour of the MultiMix FireWire MAIN MIX OUTCTRL RM OUT Channel StripsPAN or BAL 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireMaster Section Main Mix FaderAlt 3/4 Fader 2TK To MixMIX Switch ALT 3/4 Switch2TK Switch HDPH / CTRL RMPOWER Indicator +48V IndicatorLED Meters A Tour of the MultiMix FireWirePower Input Power Supply UnitPower On Firewire portsCLIP Indicator SIG Indicator3 Digital Effects Processor Effects Section Components3 Digital Effects Processor CHORUSFLANGE DELAYSimple Live Setup Using Additional External Audio Sources4 Traditional Mixing S/PDIF digital output to a digital recorder5 Traditional Mixing This page intentionally left blank5 Firewire Recording First-time connection instructions and driver installation5 Firewire Recording Installing the optional applicationsPower-on/Power off order Power-on sequenceFirewire Recording Firewire inputs and outputsChannels sent from the MultiMix to the computer 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 RecordingConnections and settings for Firewire recording and monitoring Using the MultiMix FireWire with Cubase and other ASIO applicationsa. 2 TK TO MIX Leave UP c. ALT 3/4 TO CONTROL ROOM Leave up or downChoosing the MultiMix as your audio device 5 Firewire Recording1. 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 Creating a new audio file 5 Firewire RecordingNow, you’re ready to create an audio project 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 documentationAccessing the ASIO control panel Setting the mixer nicknameSetting the master device Working with the ASIO control panelAdjusting latency by changing the buffer size Adjusting the sample rateLower buffer size = less latency but higher risk of audio problems Higher buffer size = more latency but lower risk of audio problemsUsing the MultiMix FireWire with Sonar and other WDM applications 5 Firewire RecordingChoosing the MultiMix as your audio device 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 Recording6 Troubleshooting non-Firewire SymptomsSolution CauseInterference from appliances 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireMicrophone level is too low Troubleshooting non-Firewire FIREWIRE connection must be establishedEffects processor is not plugged in or turned on Nothing is routed to the HDPH/CTRL RM output6 Troubleshooting non-Firewire This page intentionally left blank7 Troubleshooting Firewire Computer or audio application does not see the MultiMix FireWireBasic troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting under Windows7 Troubleshooting Firewire Troubleshooting Firewire Audio playback or recording is at the wrong speedAudio playback or recording stutters or drops out Audio echoes during recording7 Troubleshooting Firewire This page intentionally left blank8 Specifications S/PDIF and Firewire digital outputsInput Channels Equalization8 Specifications MechanicalsW x L x H 331mm x 340mm x 80mm9 Block Diagrams 9 Block Diagrams Term GlossaryDefinition Contact Information Glossary Alesis Contact Information TrademarksContact Information 7-51-0197-B