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Reference Manual
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Table Of Contents Introduction..........................................................5 Welcome!......................................................................................................5 About the MultiMix USB2.0..............................................6 All-In-One Mixer and Multichannel Computer Audio Interface .......................................................................................................6 MultiMix USB2.0 Key Features .....................
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Table Of Contents Power Input .................................................................................................20 Power Supply Unit......................................................................................20 Power On.....................................................................................................20 Phantom On................................................................................................20 USB2.0 port.......................
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Table Of Contents Accessing the control panel.......................................................................39 Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with Sonar and other WDM applications ...................................................40 Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device .........................................40 Assigning inputs to audio tracks...............................................................43 Using the MultiMix USB2.0 with CoreAudio on the Macintosh ..........
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Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix USB2.0 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 USB2.0 mixer achieved with them. One of Alesis' goals is to make high-quality online at: studio equipment available to
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Introduction About the MultiMix USB2.0 The MultiMix USB2.0 mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers and the fourth series that includes computer interfacing (following on the launch of the MultiMix USB mixers in 2004, the MultiMix FireWire mixers in 2005, and the iMultiMix8 USB-with-iPod mixer in 2007). 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 qualit
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Introduction from the computer, all in 24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz digital audio. ASIO and WDM computer drivers – lets you use the MultiMix USB2.0 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 phantom power. Stereo inputs – Four stereo pairs. Great for line-level instruments. Internal digital effects processor with 100 preset effects and an easy-to-read dis
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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 USB2.0 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 set
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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 USB2.0 This diagram will help you get the MultiMix USB2.0 hooked up Be sure to follow the and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal guidelines for which cables to use (furth
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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 USB 2.0 cable to connect one of the USB 2.0 ports to a computer. Setting Levels Before
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2 A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 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 USB2.0 2 Line Inputs (Channels 9 – 16) Unlike channels 1 – 8, the line inputs on channels 9 – 16 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 9 – 16 don’t have the extra gain found on channels 1 – 8 Any audio signal that is because most line-level instruments don’t require the extra boost. routed to the MAIN Synthesizers and other electronic instrume
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 CTRL RM OUT You can use these 1/4" jacks to send the control room signal to the input of the amplifier driving your monitors or headphones. This output can carry several different signals, depending on which source you have selected in the master section of the mixer. Channel Strips The eight channel strips are virtually identical to each other, with the only difference being that channels 1 – 8 are mono and channels 9 – 16 are stereo. Each
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 the relative balance of the left and right channel signals being sent to the left and right main mix buses. Aux Here you’ll find knobs that control the levels of aux sends A and B. AUX A is either pre-fader or post-fader, depending on the position of the PRE / POST switch. When the switch is in the raised position, the aux send is pre-fader. When the switch is depressed, the aux send is post-fader. What does all this mean? In POST mode the aux se
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 2 MAIN MIX OUT and the 2-TRACK OUT. In its lowest position the signal is cut off completely, and in the uppermost position you get an additional 10dB of gain. In the 0 position the fader is at unity gain. Alt 3/4 Fader This fader controls the output of the Alt 3/4 bus. 2TK T o Mix When you press this switch, the signal coming in through the 2- TRACK IN gets routed to the MAIN MIX, joining whichever other signals are already part of the main mix.
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A Tour of the MultiMix USB2.0 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 are
