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Table Of Contents Introduction..........................................................5 Welcome!......................................................................................................5 About the MultiMix USB2.0..............................................6 All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface .......................................................................................................6 MultiMix USB2.0 Key Features .....................
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Table Of Contents Chapter Three: Digital Effects Processor ...............................................................19 Effects Section Components ............................................19 Program Selection Knob ...........................................................................19 LED Display................................................................................................19 CLIP Indicator .................................................................
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Table Of Contents Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh ................................................................42 Chapter Six: Troubleshooting: Hardware...............................................................43 Chapter Seven: Troubleshooting: Software.................................................................47 Computer or audio application does not see the MultiMix USB2.0..........................................................47 Basic trou
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix USB2.0 a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative For more effective service tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, and product update notices, please register your because we've heard the results that creative people like you have MultiMix USB2.0 mixer achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality online at: studio equipment available to
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Introduction About the MultiMix USB2.0 The MultiMix USB2.0 mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers and the second series that includes computer interfacing (following on the launch of the MultiMix USB mixers in 2004, the MultiMix FireWire mixers in 2005, and the iMultiMix8 USB-with-iPod mixer in 2007). We’ve come a long way since introducing our first mixing console in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and bounds, pushing up qualit
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Introduction from the computer, all in 24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz digital audio. ASIO and WDM computer drivers – lets you use the MultiMix USB2.0 with the vast majority of digital audio workstation programs. Clean and powerful preamps – up to 50dB of preamp gain for capturing quiet sources. Globally switched phantom power. Stereo inputs – Two stereo pairs. Great for line-level instruments. Internal digital effects processor with 100 preset effects and an easy-to-read disp
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Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the Helpful tips and adv various functions and applications of the MultiMix consoles. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once shaded box like this carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use Helpful tips and advice are the table of contents to look up specific functions. highlighted in a shaded box like this. Chapter 1: Getting Started show
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Introduction A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix USB2.0 are fairly new to the art of mixing and computer recording. We’ve written this manual with that in mind. We designed the MultiMix to be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can quickly pick up the basics. One of the most important things you’ll do before you begin a mixing session is to Many mixer manuals—and manuals for just about any electronic set
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1 Getting Started Important: download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a folder on your desktop or insert the software CD into your computer’s CD drive BEFORE you plug your MultiMix into your computer for the first time. See page 23 for details. Hooking up the MultiMix USB2.0 This diagram will help you get the MultiMix USB2.0 hooked up Be sure to follow the and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal guidelines for which cables to use (furth
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Getting Started 1 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the MultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropriate types of cables. Here are some simple but important guidelines: For the mic inputs, use XLR cables. For the line inputs and all other 1/4” connections, use 1/4” mono TRS cables. Use stereo RCA cables for the 2-track in and out. Use a USB 2.0 cable to connect one of the USB 2.0 ports to a computer. Setting Levels Before
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2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MultiMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor, which is explained in the next chapter). Please refer to the diagrams as you read each section to see which components we’re talking about. Patchbay At the rear portion of the top of the MultiMix, you’ll find the patchbay. This is where you plug in instruments, signal processors, multitrack recorders and other devices. Whatever you need to
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 8) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 8 are stereo inputs that have left and right inputs. If you’re using one of these channels as a mono input, plug your instrument into the left input. Channels 5 – 8 don’t have the extra gain found on channels 1 – 4 because most line-level instruments don’t require the extra boost. Synthesizers and other electronic instruments will work especially well on these channels.
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 This output can carry several different signals, depending on which source you have selected in the master section of the mixer. Channel Strips The eight channel strips are virtually identical to each other, with the only difference being that channels 1 – 4 are mono and channels 5 – 8 are stereo. Each channel strip contains the following components. Level Control The level control knob controls how much of the signal from the mic or line
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 EQ The MultiMix gives you three bands of EQ per channel. Using these knobs, you can tailor the channel’s signal by boosting some frequencies and cutting others. The LO and HI controls are shelving controls with fixed frequencies of 75 Hz and 12 kHz respectively. The MID control has a peaking response fixed at 2.5 kHz. “Shelving” means that the mixer boosts or cuts all frequencies past the specified frequency. “Peaking” means that frequencies above
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 HDPH / CTRL RM The HDPH / CTRL RM knob controls the level of the signal being sent to the CTRL RM OUT and the PHONES output. The level of this signal is represented by the LED meters. The “CTRL RM” in the name of this knob refers to the fact that it controls the signal that typically is sent to the control room monitors of a studio, where someone—usually an engineer—is working the mixer. However, don’t be intimidated if you’re using this mixer in
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. Power Input Here’s where you plug in your mixer’s external power supply. You should always connect your power supply to the mixer before you The POWER INPUT is built plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. to accept only the power supply unit provided with your MultiMix, or an AC Power Supply Unit power supply that has the same specs. Others pro
