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Table Of Contents Introduction.....................................................................3 Welcome!......................................................................................................3 About the MultiMix-8FX ................................................................4 MultiMix-8FX Key Features .....................................................................4 How to Use This Manual.................................................................5 A
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Table Of Contents HDPH / CTRL RM...................................................................................20 2TK TO CTRL ROOM Switch ...............................................................21 AUX RETURN A LEVEL.......................................................................21 EFFECTS / AUX RET B LEVEL .........................................................21 LED Meters...............................................................................................
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix-8FX a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative For more effective tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, service and product because we've heard the results that creative people like you have update notices, please achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality register your studio equipment available to everyone, and this Reference Manua
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Introduction About the MultiMix-8FX The MultiMix-8FX is the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers. We’ve come a long way since the 1622 mixer we first built in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and bounds, pushing up quality and driving down prices. Only a few years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to buy a mixer this powerful for such an affordable price. Just take a look at the key features listed below, and you’ll see that you have just made an
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Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the MultiMix-8FX. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use the table Helpful tips and advice are of contents to look up specific functions. highlighted in a shaded box like this. Chapter 1: Getting Started shows you how to include the MultiMix- 8FX in yo
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Introduction A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix- 8FX are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this manual with that in mind. We also designed the MultiMix-8FX 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 the levels. Be
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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 uninsulated 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. P
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Important Safety Instructions 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. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servic
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Important Safety Instructions 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 r
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Important Safety Instructions 12. 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. 13. Débranchez l’appareil lors d’un orage ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé pendant longtemps. 14. Faites réparer par un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque sorte
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Important Safety Instructions 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 Aus
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Important Safety Instructions 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. 13. Ziehen Sie während eines Gewitters oder wenn Sie das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitrau
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Important Safety Instructions 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 lim
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1 Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix-8FX This diagram will help you get the MultiMix-8FX hooked up and Be sure to follow the ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal guidelines for which cables to use (further down this page) preference and on whether you’re performing live or recording. and the procedure for setting For example, you’ll see below that the MAIN MIX OUT can be levels (on the next page) routed to a recording device for recording, or to a PA system
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Getting Started 1 Setting Levels Before you can begin mixing different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you’re using. This helps to prevent distortion and clipping. The idea is to get the strongest signal possible without clipping. Here’s how: 1. Turn the channel level control to the 12:00 position. 2. Turn the AUX SEND and GAIN controls all the way down, and turn the EQ knobs to the center detent (you’ll feel a click). 3. Connect the sou
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2 A Tour of the MultiMix In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MulitMix-8FX’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-8FX, 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 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. MIDI and other electronic instruments will work especially well on these channels. These inputs a
