Index, Foot SWITCH, 16 | Alesis 7-51-0121-A specification

Index

amplifier, 20 Attack, 16, 24, 28

BYPASS, 16, 32

with foot switch, 32 cables, 21

Classic, 24, 30 clipping, 29 compression

defined, 23 compression ratio, 30

defined, 24 De-Ess, 31

digital converters, 32, 43 digital signal processing, 4 DSP, 43

Fat, 31 feedback, 26

FOOT SWITCH, 16, 32

Ground Loop, 39 grounding, 7 guitar, 18

hard knee/soft knee, 30 Hums and buzzes, 39 INPUTS, 15

INPUTS and OUTPUTS,

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Insert Cables, 19 knee, 24 levels, 21, 26

Look Ahead, 16, 24, 28

mixing console hookup, 20

ModFX, 4, 22 ModLink, 4, 16, 22

and Bypass, 32 noise, 26

Opto, 30 Output, 23

knob, 16 knob, 24, 29

OUTPUTS, 15

on ModLink slave units, 22 power adapter, 17

Power cable, 7 Pump, 31

pumping and breathing, 26, 28 Rack mounting, 17 Release, 16, 24, 28

Safety, 7

SIGNAL LED, 15, 16, 18, 21 Sizzle, 16, 29

stereo, 18, 19, 26 Threshold, 16, 23, 24, 27 transformers, 21 Transparent, 24, 30 TRIM, 15, 16, 18

active in bypass mode, 32 Type, 16, 24, 25

Type Select Switch, 30 XLR, 21

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Alesis 7-51-0121-A manual Index, Foot SWITCH, 16

Contents

Reference Manual Page Table of Contents Table Of Contents Welcome Introduction About the Smashup Important features of your SmashupIntroduction Smashup Key Features How to Use This Manual Please follow these precautions when using this product Safety Instructions/NoticesImportant Safety Instructions English Safety symbols used in this product Important Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration Of Conformity Instructions de Sécurité Importantes French Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Important Safety Instructions Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise German Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Important Safety Instructions This page intentionally left blank Hook it up to a synthesizer If youre new to signal ProcessingQuick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get started Rear Panel Quick Start GuideQuick overview of the controls Unpacking and Inspection Installing in a RackPower Connections Turn up the trim Connecting audioConnections In-line connection Connecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier Connecting to the Main Outputs of a mixing console Dont use line transformers Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputsAbout audio cables What about the input and output jacks on the slave units? Using the ModLink What is a compressor? Using the Smashup Attack/Release times vary by Type Using the SmashupWhat the controls do How the Smashup goes beyond just compression About stereo compression Operational adviceSetting Levels Gain structure Graph of compression Description of ControlsThreshold Graph of input level Pumping Breathing AttackLook Ahead Release Sizzle FAT mode and SizzleOutput Transparent Type Select SwitchClassic Opto Fat De-EssPump Bypass Using the Foot Switch De-Ess Sample SettingsThreshold and Output settings may need changing Classic Pump Sample SettingsFat Opto Blank Transparent Blank Settings Templates Troubleshooting Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Avoiding ground loop noise Keep Audio Wiring AS FAR Away from AC Wiring AS Possible Line conditioners and spike protectors Refer all servicing to Alesis Care and MaintenanceCleaning Customers outside the USA and Canada Obtaining repair serviceCustomers in the USA and Canada Mechanical SpecificationsAudio Input Audio Output Specifications Index Foot SWITCH, 16 Alesis Limited Warranty Warranty / Contact Alesis Alesis Contact Information Warranty/Contact Information