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Table Of Contents Introduction..........................................................5 Welcome!......................................................................................................5 About the MultiMix FireWire...........................................6 All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface .......................................................................................................6 MultiMix FireWire Key Features.....................
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Table Of Contents +48V Indicator ...........................................................................................19 Rear of the Mixer................................................................20 Power Input .................................................................................................20 Power Supply Unit......................................................................................20 Power On......................................................
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Table Of Contents Creating a new audio file ...........................................................................36 Working with the ASIO control panel............................40 Accessing the ASIO control panel...........................................................40 Setting the mixer nickname .......................................................................40 Setting the master device ...........................................................................40 Adju
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix FireWire 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 FireWire mixer achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality online at: studio equipment availabl
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Introduction About the MultiMix FireWire The MultiMix FireWire 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). 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 quality and driving down prices. Only a few years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to bu
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Introduction Multichannel Firewire (IEEE 1394a) input and output – routes each individual channel’s output, plus the MAIN outputs, through the FIREWIRE port, and receives two channels back from the computer, all in 24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz digital audio. ASIO and WDM computer drivers – lets you use the MultiMix FireWire 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
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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 FireWire 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 se
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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 25 for details. Hooking up the MultiMix FireWire This diagram will help you get the MultiMix FireWire hooked up Be sure to follow the and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal guidelines for which cables to use (f
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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 Firewire (IEEE 1394a) cable to connect one of the Firewire ports to a computer. For the S/PDI
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2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 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 FireWire 2 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 12) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 12 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 – 12 don’t have the extra gain found on channels 1 – 4 Any audio signal that is because most line-level instruments don’t require the extra boost. routed to the MAIN Synthesizers and other electronic instru
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A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 even added to the main mix via the 2TK TO MIX switch in the master section of the mixer. The 2-TRACK INPUT is blended with any signal coming back from a computer over the Firewire connection. MAIN MIX OUT These 1/4” jacks are where the signal on the main mix bus leaves the mixer. From there you can send it to a recorder or a PA system. The level of this signal is controlled by the MAIN MIX fader. CTRL RM OUT You can use these 1/4" jacks
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A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 this switch lets you hear the signal before it is affected by the fader. This switch is post-EQ. PAN or BAL This control—labeled PAN on the mono channels and BAL on the stereo channels—lets you assign the channel to a particular spot within the stereo spectrum. If you turn this knob to the left, you can hear the signal move to the left, and if you turn it to the right…you get the picture. The pan controls do this by adjusting the amount of the sig
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A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 Master Section The Master Section is the heart of the mixer, where the channel inputs and aux returns all are mixed together and routed in various ways. Main Mix Fader The signals from all channels and aux sends—excluding those that are muted—are sent to the main mix. The MAIN MIX fader is the one you’ll use to control the overall level of those combined signals. This fader affects the levels of the signals sent to the MAIN MIX OUT, the DIGIT
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A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 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 switches to the right of the HDPH / CTRL RM knob determine the source When you solo a channel via of the control room mix as explained below. You can use these its PFL / SOLO switch, that channel’s signal will override switches in any combination. If no switches ar
