Alesis 8FX, 6FX owner manual Main Section, Monitor Section

The Main Section

Controlling the master volume. The MAIN MIX knob is used to boost or reduce the overall level being sent to the Main outputs of the GigaMix.

The graphic equalizer. In addition to the three bands of EQ possessed by each channel, the Main section of the GigaMix has a 9-band graphic equalizer. This affects the overall sound of the mix before it is sent to the Main outputs.

Controlling the master effects level. Use the EFFECT RETURN knob to adjust the level of the effects for the entire mix.

Adjusting the CD/Tape volume. To raise or lower the volume of the incoming pre- recorded music, use the 2-TRACK RETURN LEVEL knob.

Phantom power. If you are using microphones that require phantom power, press the PHANTOM POWER button. This will not affect microphones that do not use phantom power.

Rumble filter. If you are experiencing excess microphone-handling noise or other low- frequency noises bleeding into your microphones through the mic stands, for example, press the RUMBLE FILTER button. It will reduce all frequencies below 75 Hz (which also can help to reduce ground hum).

Power Amp Mode (GigaMix 6FX and -8 FX only). This switch configures the GigaMix for different amplification needs. When it is set to MAIN-MAIN, both of the rear-panel outputs will transmit the signal being fed to the Main section. When the switch is set to MAIN-MON, the Main mix will be sent to Speaker Output 1 and the Monitor mix will be sent to Speaker Output 2.

The Monitor Section

Controlling the monitor volume. The MONITOR MIX knob is used to boost or reduce the overall level being sent to the monitors.

The graphic equalizer (GigaMix 6FX and -8FX only). In addition to the EQ of each channel, the Monitor section of these two GigaMix models has a 9-band graphic equalizer. This affects the overall sound of the mix before it is sent to the Monitor outputs.

Controlling the monitor effects level. Use the EFFECT RETURN knob to adjust the level of the effects for the entire monitor mix.

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