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Table Of Contents Introduction..........................................................3 Welcome!......................................................................................................3 About the iMultiMix 8 USB...............................................4 iMultiMix 8 USB Key Features.................................................................4 How to Use This Manual ...................................................5 A Few Words for Beginners.................
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Table Of Contents Rear of the Mixer................................................................15 Power Input .................................................................................................15 Power Supply Unit......................................................................................15 Power On.....................................................................................................15 Phantom On.................................................
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis iMultiMix 8 USB a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative For more effective service and product update notices, tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, please register your because we've heard the results that creative people like you have iMultiMix 8 USB online at: achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality http://www.alesis.com/ studio equipm
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Introduction About the iMultiMix 8 USB The iMultiMix 8 USB mixer 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
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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 iMultiMix 8 USB. 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 iMultiMix 8 USB
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Introduction A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the iMultiMix 8 USB are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this manual with that in mind. We also designed the iMultiMix 8 USB 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 leve
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1 Getting Started Hooking up the iMultiMix 8 USB This diagram will help you get the iMultiMix 8 USB hooked up Be sure to follow the and 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
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Getting Started 1 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the iMultiMix, 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 cable to connect the USB port to a computer. Do not use a USB hub, as hubs can introduce ti
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2 A Tour of the iMultiMix USB In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the iMultiMix’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 iMultiMix 8 USB, you’ll find the patchbay. This is where you plug in instruments, signal processors, multitrack recorders and other devices. In the follow
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 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 inp
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 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 inputs is sent to the channel. To adjust the level, simply turn the knob to the desired level. In the leftmost position, levels are cut
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 EQ The iMultiMix 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 a
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 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 your
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 iPod Section The iPod section contains the controls for your iPod. With the iMultiMix you can not only play content from your iPod, but you can also record your mix directly to it. Please note that not all iPod models are compatible for playback and recording from the iMultiMix – check the compatibility chart on page 20 for more information. iPod Playback Level This knob controls the audio playback level of your iPod. Backlight Pressing
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A Tour of the iMultiMix USB 2 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. The POWER INPUT is built to accept only the power supply unit provided with your iMultiMix 8 USB, or an Power Input AC power supply that has the same specs. Others probably Here’s where you plug in your mixer’s external power supply. will not work. You should always connect your power supply to the mixer before you plug the power supply into an electrical
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3 Digital Effects Processor Onboard your iMultiMix 8 USB™ is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on where to use these, but don’t limit yourself to our suggestions. We recommend that you experiment with these effects to get a good feel for how they can improve your mixes. Effects Section Components Program Selection Knob You can use this knob to assign one of 100 effect programs to your mix. Turning the knob to the right increments the p
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Digital Effects Processor 3 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE These create a sweeping, swooshing sound effect that you will probably recognize. DELAY These effects are based on a discreet repetition or echo of the input. PITCH These effects transpose the pitch of the input signal and blend the effect signal with the original to create harmonies. MULTI & MULTI 2 These are combinations o
