User manual ALESIS MULTIMIX8FX

[. . . ] Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Table Of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About the MultiMix-8FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MultiMix-8FX Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A Few Words for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important Safety Instructions (English). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety symbols used in this product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Please follow these precautions when using this product:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 13 Important Safety Instructions This page intentionally left blank 14 1 Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix-8FX This diagram will help you get the MultiMix-8FX hooked up and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal preference and on whether you're performing live or recording. For example, you'll see below that the MAIN MIX OUT can be routed to a recording device for recording, or to a PA system for live performance. Be sure to follow the guidelines for which cables to use (further down this page) and the procedure for setting levels (on the next page) before you begin mixing. 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. And use stereo RCA cables for the 2-track in and out. 15 1 Getting Started Setting Levels Before you can begin mixing different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you're using. 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). Play the instrument at a normal level and adjust the channel's gain slowly until the PEAK LED lights. Slowly reduce the channel's gain until the PEAK LED no longer lights when you play. If you need to apply EQ, do so and check the PEAK LED to make sure it still does not light as you play. 16 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 connect to the mixer, this is where it's done. In the following paragraphs, we tell you all about the inputs, outputs, switches and knobs you see in this section of the mixer. Mic Inputs (Channels 1 ­ 4) The MultiMix uses standard XLR-type mic inputs. These provide +48V phantom power that you can turn on and off with the Phantom On switch located on the rear of the mixer. You probably will have to turn on the phantom power when you're using most condenser mics, as these usually require the extra voltage (unless the mic has its own power source, such as a battery). Dynamic and ribbon mics don't require phantom power and are unaffected when the power is on. These high-quality mic inputs also feature up to 50dB of preamp gain that you can adjust with the Gain knob. [. . . ] Describes an aux send that sends a signal that has not passed through the channel fader. A line input whose function is to carry back to the mixer an audio signal that has been sent from the mixer. A line output whose function is to send a signal from the mixer to an external device, usually an effects processor. Refers to the setting of an audio channel at which the signal leaves the channel at the same level at which it entered. [. . . ]