Alesis Stereo Amplifier Description Of Controls, Front Panel, Rear Panel, Input Level, Mix Level

Description of Controls – Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

Front Panel

Input Level

The [INPUT] Level controls the level of the signal being fed into the NanoVerb. The NanoVerb can operate with signal levels anywhere from +4dBu pro audio gear to -20 dBV guitar level signals. To set the input level, watch the [SIGNAL] LED while adjusting the [INPUT] level (see below).

Mix Level

The [MIX] Level controls the balance between the uneffected signal coming through the inputs and the effects being generated by the NanoVerb. When [MIX] is turned all the way to the left, the input signal will be sent straight to the output with no effects added. When [MIX] is turned all the way to right, only the effects will be sent to the outputs with none of the original input signal mixed in. By keeping the Mix somewhere in the center, a blend of dry and wet signal can be achieved.

With a typical instrument setup (use with a guitar amp, etc.) the Mix is usually set around 12 o’clock. When used with a mixing console, the Mix control should be turned all the way to the right (full wet) so that the effects mix can be controlled from the mixer.

Output Level

The [OUTPUT] Level controls the volume of the signal from the outputs. The typical level for this control is 75%, but it can be raised or lowered as necessary.

Signal Level LED

This dual-color LED monitors the signal strength of the unprocessed inputs, and is used in much the same way as the level meters on a standard tape recorder. When the LED turns red, the input signal will be distorted so the [INPUT] level should be backed off. If the green [SIGNAL] LED is barely coming on, the input signal is not high enough and the resulting sound from the NanoVerb may be noisy. Ideally, the [INPUT] signal level should be set so that the [SIGNAL] LED is solid green when audio is being played into it.

Program Select Knob

The Program Select Knob is used to change programs.

Adjust Knob

The [ADJUST] Knob is used to edit aspects of the currently selected program. For example, on a Concert Hall program, the Adjust knob edits Reverb Decay Time. [ADJUST] is always active, so newly selected programs always read the knob setting.

Rear Panel

Power

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