Alesis MultiMix12USB, Reference Manual

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Table Of Contents
1
Introduction..........................................................5
Welcome!......................................................................................................5
About the Multimix USB ...................................................6
Multimix USB Key Features......................................................................6
Aditional Features of the Multimix 12 USB and Multimix
16 USB .........................................................................................................7
How to Use This Manual ...................................................8
A Few Words for Beginners..............................................9
Chapter 1: Getting Started ................................11
Hooking up the Multimix USB ........................................11
Using Proper Cables ..........................................................11
Setting Levels ......................................................................12
Chapter Two: A Tour of the MultiMix .............13
Patchbay...............................................................................13
Mic Inputs (Channels 1 – 4)......................................................................13
Line Inputs (Channels 1 – 4).....................................................................13
Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 12) ..................................................................14
Digital Output Jack.....................................................................................14
PHONE Jack...............................................................................................14
AUX RETURNS ........................................................................................14
AUX SENDS ..............................................................................................14
ALT 3/4 OUT ............................................................................................14
2-TRACK.....................................................................................................15
MAIN MIX OUT.......................................................................................15
CTRL RM OUT .........................................................................................15
Channel Strips ....................................................................15
Fader .............................................................................................................15
MUTE / Alt 3/4.........................................................................................15
PFL / SOLO...............................................................................................15
PAN or BAL................................................................................................16
Aux................................................................................................................16
EQ.................................................................................................................16
Master Section.....................................................................17
Main Mix Fader...........................................................................................17
Alt 3/4 Fader...............................................................................................17
2TK To Mix.................................................................................................17
Alt 3/4 To Mix............................................................................................17
Solo Mode....................................................................................................17
HDPH / CTRL RM...................................................................................18
MIX Switch..................................................................................................18
ALT 3/4 Switch ..........................................................................................18
2TK Switch..................................................................................................18
Aux Ret A Level..........................................................................................18
Effects / Aux Ret B level ..........................................................................18
LED Meters.................................................................................................19
POWER Indicator......................................................................................19
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+48V Indicator ...........................................................................................19
Rear of the Mixer................................................................20
Power Input .................................................................................................20
Power Supply Unit......................................................................................20
Power On .....................................................................................................20
Phantom On................................................................................................20
USB port ......................................................................................................20
Chapter Three: Digital Effects
Processor ...............................................................21
Effects Section Components ............................................21
Program Selection Knob ...........................................................................21
LED Display................................................................................................21
CLIP Indicator ............................................................................................21
SIG Indicator ..............................................................................................21
Effect Descriptions.............................................................21
HALL ...........................................................................................................21
ROOM .........................................................................................................21
PLATE .........................................................................................................21
CHAMBER .................................................................................................21
CHORUS .....................................................................................................22
FLANGE.....................................................................................................22
DELAY ........................................................................................................22
PITCH..........................................................................................................22
MULTI & MULTI II..................................................................................22
Chapter Four: Applications ...............................23
Simple Recording Setup ...................................................23
Simple Live Setup...............................................................23
Using Additional External Audio Sources ....................23
Digital output to a digital recorder................................24
Using the Multimix USB with a Computer ...................24
Sending and Receiving Audio Data..........................................................24
Precautions when using the USB connection.........................................24
Connection instructions for Windows (XP, 2000, ME,
and 98 Second Edition) .............................................................................24
Connection instructions for Macintosh (OS X only)............................25
Chapter Five: Troubleshooting ........................27
Chapter Six: Specifications ...............................31
Chapter Seven: Block Diagram ........................33
Glossary .................................................................35
Warranty/Contact Alesis.....................................39
Alesis Limited Warranty.............................................................................39