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User Manual
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Table Of Contents Introduction..........................................................3 Welcome!......................................................................................................3 About the GRIP...................................................................4 GRIP Key Features ....................................................................................4 How to Use This Manual ...................................................5 Important Safety Instruc
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Table Of Contents LO CUT Knob ...........................................................................................21 OUTPUT Knob .........................................................................................21 BYPASS Button ..........................................................................................21 Rear Panel............................................................................22 INPUT Jacks .......................................................
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1 Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis GRIP a part of your setup. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative tools for the For more effective audio community. We believe in our products, because we've service and product heard the results that creative people like you have achieved with update notices, please them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality studio register your GRIP equipment available to everyone, and this User Manual is an
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Introduction 1 About the GRIP The GRIP offers you advanced methods for processing and generating low frequencies for live or recorded music. It does this via two different methods of signal processing. First, it gives you several different means of adjusting the character and level of the low frequencies of the input signal. Second, it includes a proprietary sub-harmonic synthesizer that creates sub-bass signals harmonically related to—but not present in—the original signal. In sh
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Getting Started 1 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections Helpful tips and advice are describing the various functions and applications for the highlighted in a shaded box GRIP. While it's a good idea to read through the entire like this. manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about studio equipment should use the table of contents to look up specific functions. Chapter 3: Getting Started. If you're already experienced with sign
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2 Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol warns the user of un-insulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. This symbol warns the user that output connectors contain voltages that can cause dangerous electrical shock.
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Important Safety Instructions 2 When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Use only attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipme
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Important Safety Instructions 2 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance dans la documentation jointe avec ce produit. Ce symbole avertit l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil pouvant engendrer des chocs électriques. Ce symbole prévient l'utilisateur de la présence de tensions sur les
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Important Safety Instructions 2 sécurité. Si le cordon secteur ne rentre pas dans la prise de courant, demandez à un électricien qualifié de remplacer la prise. 10. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon secteur ou de le pincer, en particulier au niveau de la prise, et aux endroits où il sor de l’appareil. 11. N’utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le constructeur. 12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique.
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Important Safety Instructions 2 Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alarmiert den Benutzer, daß es wichtige Funktionieren und Wartung Anweisungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet. Dieses Symbol warnt den Benutzer der nicht isolierten Spannung innerhalb der Maßeinheit, die gefährliche elektrische Schläge verursachen kann. Dieses Symbol warnt den Benutzer, dem
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Important Safety Instructions 2 9. Verfehlen Sie nicht den Zweck des grounging Terminals auf dem Netzstecker. Dieses Terminal wird für Ihre Sicherheit zur Verfügung gestellt. 10. Verlegen Sie das Netzkabel des Gerätes niemals so, daß man darüber stolpern kann oder daß es gequetscht wird. 11. Benutzen Sie nur das vom Hersteller empfohlene Zubehör. 12. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind.
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Important Safety Instructions 2 CE Declaration Of Conformity See our Web site at: http://www.alesis.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li
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L I S T 3 Getting Started Hooking Up the GRIP The following diagram shows you the standard method of integrating the GRIP into your audio setup. See the next section, “Applications,” for more about the connections in this diagram, as well as some hints on other ways to use the unit. R C US XXXXXXX Applications The GRIP is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of musical scenarios. Following are a few suggestions for the most common applications, as well as
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Getting Started 3 DJ Setup When using the unit in a DJ setup, you should connect the GRIP between the main outs of your mixer and the inputs Connecting the GRIP’s of your amplifier. The XOVER OUT should be connected XOVER OUT to a speaker to a separate amplifier and subwoofer that can handle that can’t handle very low very low frequencies. frequencies could permanently damage your speakers if the SUB BASS Recording LEVEL setting is too high. When using the GRIP in a recording s
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Getting Started 3 Stabilizing Your Turntable and CD Player Because a turntable is a delicate instrument, it is extremely susceptible to audio vibrations that occur nearby, especially low-frequency vibrations. The increased levels of bass produced by the GRIP could cause your turntable to vibrate, producing unwanted feedback. To avoid this problem, make sure your turntable is a good distance away from your speakers. You can take further precaution by installing shock absorbers on your
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