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Reference Manual 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% This page intentionally left blankChapter Two A Tour of the MultiMix Table Of ContentsIntroduction Chapter Four Traditional Mixing Table Of ContentsChapter Three Digital Effects ProcessorChapter Eight Specifications Chapter Six Troubleshooting nonFirewire Chapter Seven TroubleshootingThis page intentionally left blank Table Of ContentsWelcome IntroductionMultiMix 16 FireWire 8 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputs About the MultiMix FireWireMultiMix FireWire Key Features MultiMix 12 FireWire 4 mic/line preamps, 4 stereo inputsIntroduction Additional Features of the MultiMix FireWire and MultiMix 16 FireWirey Multichannel Firewire IEEE 1394a input and output Introduction How to Use This ManualHelpful tips and advice are highlighted in a shaded box like this Introduction A Few Words for BeginnersThis page intentionally left blank IntroductionSee page 25 for details Hooking up the MultiMix FireWire1 Getting Started 1 Getting Started Using Proper CablesSetting Levels Line Inputs Channels 1 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWirePatchbay Mic Inputs Channels 1PHONE Jack 2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireLine Inputs Channels 5 S/PDIF Digital Output JackChannel Strips A Tour of the MultiMix FireWireMAIN MIX OUT CTRL RM OUT2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire PAN or BALAlt 3/4 Fader Solo ModeMaster Section Main Mix FaderHDPH / CTRL RM MIX SwitchALT 3/4 Switch 2TK SwitchA Tour of the MultiMix FireWire POWER Indicator+48V Indicator LED MetersFirewire ports Power InputPower Supply Unit Power OnEffects Section Components CLIP IndicatorSIG Indicator 3 Digital Effects ProcessorFLANGE DELAY3 Digital Effects Processor CHORUSS/PDIF digital output to a digital recorder Simple Live SetupUsing Additional External Audio Sources 4 Traditional MixingThis page intentionally left blank 5 Traditional MixingFirst-time connection instructions and driver installation 5 Firewire RecordingPower-on sequence 5 Firewire RecordingInstalling the optional applications Power-on/Power off orderChannels returned from the computer to the MultiMix Firewire RecordingFirewire inputs and outputs Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computer5 Firewire Recording Sound setup under Windows5. Click “Apply” to apply these changes Firewire Recording5 Firewire Recording Disabling Windows System Soundsc. ALT 3/4 TO CONTROL ROOM Leave up or down Connections and settings for Firewire recording and monitoringUsing the MultiMix FireWire with Cubase and other ASIO applications a. 2 TK TO MIX Leave UP2. Click the “VST Multitrack” option Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device5 Firewire Recording 1. Choose the menu option “Devices” “Device Setup….”3. From within the ASIO Driver drop-down box, choose the MultiMix Firewire Recording4. Press “OK” to accept this setting 5 Firewire Recording Firewire Recording 1. Choose “File” “New Project…” Creating a new audio file5 Firewire Recording Now, you’re ready to create an audio project3. 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 RecordingWorking with the ASIO control panel Accessing the ASIO control panelSetting the mixer nickname Setting the master deviceHigher buffer size = more latency but lower risk of audio problems Adjusting latency by changing the buffer sizeAdjusting the sample rate Lower buffer size = less latency but higher risk of audio problems1. Choose the menu “Options” “Audio….” Using the MultiMix FireWire with Sonar and other WDM applications5 Firewire Recording Choosing the MultiMix as your audio deviceFirewire Recording 5 Firewire Recording Firewire Recording Assigning inputs to audio tracks5 Firewire Recording Using the MultiMix FireWire with CoreAudio on the MacintoshCause 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireSymptoms SolutionMicrophone level is too low 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireInterference from appliances Nothing is routed to the HDPH/CTRL RM output Troubleshooting non-FirewireFIREWIRE connection must be established Effects processor is not plugged in or turned onThis page intentionally left blank 6 Troubleshooting non-FirewireAdvanced troubleshooting under Windows 7 Troubleshooting FirewireComputer or audio application does not see the MultiMix FireWire Basic troubleshooting7 Troubleshooting Firewire Audio echoes during recording Troubleshooting FirewireAudio playback or recording is at the wrong speed Audio playback or recording stutters or drops outThis page intentionally left blank 7 Troubleshooting FirewireEqualization 8 SpecificationsS/PDIF and Firewire digital outputs Input Channels331mm x 340mm x 80mm 8 SpecificationsMechanicals W x L x H9 Block Diagrams 9 Block Diagrams Definition GlossaryTerm Contact Information Glossary 7-51-0197-B Alesis Contact InformationTrademarks Contact Information