Cables to Go 8 manual Applications, Using the Multimix USB with a Computer

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Using the Multimix USB with a

Computer

Your Alesis Multimix mixer comes with a Full Speed USB port which you can connect to a computer. This USB connection allows you to send CD-quality (stereo, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz) audio between the computer and your Multimix mixer.

This feature allows you to use the Multimix USB as a highly flexible external soundcard. Use the computer’s built in audio recorder—or use dedicated Digital Audio Workstation software— to record and play back CD-quality audio within your computer.

A 2-meter USB cable is included. If you need to connect the Multimix across a longer distance, we recommend that you purchase a longer USB cable, as using hubs and other extenders with USB audio often causes glitches and other problems.

Sending and Receiving Audio Data

The USB port sends the Multimix’s MAIN OUT/TAPE OUT left and right signals to the computer.

The USB port receives a stereo audio stream from the computer and assigns it to the TAPE IN left and right channels of your Multimix mixer. Note that, if a device is connected to the Multimix’s TAPE IN inputs, the signal from this device is merged with the signal from the computer.

Precautions when using the USB connection

To ensure that the Multimix is recognized correctly by your computer, always turn the Multimix on a few seconds before inserting the USB cable into the computer. When powering up both your computer and the Multimix, turn on the Multimix first and the computer second. When powering down your computer and the Multimix, turn off the computer first. Wait to turn off the Multimix until the computer has shut down.

Connection instructions for Windows (XP, 2000, ME, and 98 Second Edition)

Upon first sensing the Multimix’s USB input, Windows XP and Windows 2000 automatically recognize the Multimix and proceed to install “USB audio codec” drivers. Windows ME and Windows 98 Second Edition may require you to insert your Windows disc, after which the drivers should load correctly. [verify this]

After the Multimix has been recognized and its drivers have been installed, open the Control Panel. Select Sounds and Audio Devices (or Multimedia), go to the Audio tab, and select the “USB audio codec” as your default sound recording and sound playback device.

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