1Quick Start Guide
If you can't wait to get started
The Alesis DEQ230 is a unique product, but its basic hookup and operation are similar to other equalizers in most respects. If you're experienced with signal processors, this chapter is a “shorthand” guide for those who want to start using the DEQ230 right away. If you have questions about any of the features, don’t worry – we’ll cover everything in greater detail in later chapters.
Step 1: Hook it up to a mixer
1.Plug the POWER jack on the back of the DEQ230 into a grounded AC power source with the supplied power cable.
2.Using a pair of
3.Connect another pair of cables to the CHAN A and CHAN B OUTPUTs of the DEQ230 and plug them into your amplification system or a pair of powered monitors.
4.Press the [POWER] switch on the front of the DEQ230 to power up the unit.
5.If the LINK LED is not lit, you may want to press the [LINK/EXIT] button on the front of the DEQ230. That way you’ll hear the changes you make with Channel A affect both channels of audio at once.
If you're new to signal processing, start with the more detailed instructions for hookup and operation found in the next chapter.
The DEQ230’s power will turn on automatically once its AC cable is plugged in, so be sure to press the [POWER] switch to turn the unit off while you’re connecting it to your other equipment.
When connecting the DEQ230 to other equipment, make sure all gear has been turned off.
Also, to protect your speakers, be certain your amplifier(s) are turned all the way down before turning your equipment back on.
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