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Alesis DEQ230D manual Quick Start Guide

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Reference Manual 100% This page intentionally left blankTable Of Contents Chapter Four Applications Welcome Introduction13.BYPASS button DEQ230 Key FeaturesDEQ230D only How to Use This Manual This page intentionally left blank Important Safety Instructions English Important Safety InstructionsSafety symbols used in this product 12.Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make sure that injury or damage will not result from cables pulling on the apparatus and its mounting. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Instructions de Sécurité Importantes French12.N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique. Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur des appareils et leur support Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt 12.Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie einen Rollwagen benutzen, achten Sie darauf, das dieser nicht umkippt, um Verletzungen auszuschließen FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration Of ConformityThis page intentionally left blank Step 1 Hook it up to a mixer 1Quick Start GuideIf you cant wait to get started Play some signal into the unit 1 Quick Start GuideStep 2 Try some equalization Step 3 Store the ProgramQuick Start Guide 1 Quick Start Guide Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Installing in a Rack2Connections Unpacking and Inspection2 Connections AC Power HookupTo use the DEQ230 in another country Connections Connecting Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced I/O Operating Levels Stereo connections2 Connections Balanced I/OConnecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier Connections2 Connections Analog Signal In, Digital Signal OutDigital Signal In, Analog Signal Out Digital Signal In, Digital Signal OutConnections About Audio CablesThis page intentionally left blank 2 Connections3Basics of Equalization What is equalization?STORE 3 Basics of EqualizationDescription of the Controls BYPASSEdit mode Basics of EqualizationDescription of the Basic Modes Program modeChannel Level mode 3 Basics of EqualizationBypass mode Audition modeBasics of Equalization Basic operation Program modeBand Solo Basic operation Edit mode3 Basics of Equalization Single Band EditBand Gain Cut/Boost Ranges Basics of EqualizationThe Relative Gain Display 3 Basics of EqualizationMultiple Band Edit Selecting an Edit Groupupward until it reaches 24. This is because thats how far the band that was set to -12dB had to travel until it hit the ceiling, or + 12 dB see fig Basics of EqualizationThe Limits of Relative Gain 3 Basics of EqualizationThe Release Edit Group function Basics of Equalization3 Basics of Equalization Basic operation Store modeChannel Copy Basics of Equalization3 Basics of Equalization Basic operation Audition modeAudition Automation override Basics of EqualizationAudition Automation Manual Audition3 Basics of Equalization Basic operation Channel Level modeReal-timeAnalysis mode DEQ230D only The Hidden ModesBasics of Equalization Demonstration modeItem button Setup modeDefault 3 Basics of EqualizationButton 1 Master Level +/- 6 dB Basics of EqualizationButton 2 Release Edit Group On/Off Button 5 Lock On/Off 3 Basics of EqualizationButton 3 Audition Automation On/Off Button 4 Edit Time Out On/OffButton 7 MIDI Program Change On/Off Basics of EqualizationButtons 6-12DEQ230D only Button 6 MIDI Channel ALLButton 11 Sample Rate Select 44.1/48 3 Basics of EqualizationButton 9 System Exclusive Receive Waiting Button 10 MIDI Out/Thru Select Out/ThruResult Basics of EqualizationHold PressNoise Equalization Artifacts3 Basics of Equalization DistortionBasics of Equalization Constant Q vs. Variable QWhat makes the DEQ230 unique? Variable Q 3 Basics of EqualizationConstant Q Multi-bandapplication and results Basics of Equalization3 Basics of Equalization To further illustrate the differences, here is a pair of examples in which three adjacent bands have settings of + 3 dB, -3dB, and + 3 dB, respectivelyTape Hiss Removal 4ApplicationsRock Kick Drum Vocal AirThe answering machine 4 ApplicationsFiltering effects Eliminating FeedbackComb filtering ApplicationsThis page intentionally left blank 4 ApplicationsNote for all program charts 5Program ChartsProgram Charts Note for programs 16-20and Program ChartsNarrow Boost 3 800Hz Program ChartsNote for programs Program Chartsfrom magnetic media Program Chartsand hot treble, send it through this curve Program ChartsNote for programs Program Chartsartifacts of the sampling process more the bass is emphasized Program Charts5 Program Charts Program Charts DEQ230 Settings ChartThis page intentionally left blank 5 Program ChartsCleaning 6TroubleshootingCare and Maintenance Line Conditioners and ProtectorsCause 6 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Index Solution Test with a known good inputCustomers in the USA and Canada TroubleshootingObtaining Repair Service Refer All Servicing to AlesisThis page intentionally left blank 6 TroubleshootingDEQ230 SpecificationsAnalog I/O switchable DEQ230DThis page intentionally left blank Alesis Limited Warranty Warranty / ContactAlesis Contact Information