Alesis MultiMix12FXD Specifikace

Reference Manual

Introduction 8 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for th

Introduction 9 A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the Multimix are fairly new to the art of mixing, an

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Important Safety Instructions 11 Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user

12 12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make s

Important Safety Instructions 13 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisat

14 12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique. Dans toute installati

Important Safety Instructions 15 Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Di

16 12. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind. Ac

Important Safety Instructions 17 CE Declaration Of Conformity See our Web site at: http://www.alesis.com FCC Compliance Statement This devi

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1 Getting Started 19 Hooking up the Multimix This diagram will help you get the Multimix hooked up and ready to go. The equipment you use depen

1 Getting Started 20 y For the S/PDIF Digital out, we suggest that you use a coaxial cable that is specifically designed for S/PDIF applications.

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 21 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MulitMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor, which i

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 22 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 12) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 12 are stereo inputs that have lef

23 2-TRACK The 2-TRACK IN and OUT jacks are standard RCA jacks. You’ll use the OUTs for mixing to a tape deck or other recorder. With the INs yo

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 24 troubleshooting. PFL stands for “pre-fade listen.” In other words this switch lets you hear the signal before it is affe

25 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

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 26 HDPH / CTRL RM The HDPH / CTRL RM knob controls the level of the signal being sent to the CTRL RM OUT and the PHONES o

27 LED Meters These are the two rows of yellow, green and red lights you see in the master section of the mixer. They are very versatile, allo

Table Of Contents 1 Introduction...5 Welcome!...

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 28 Phantom On This switch activates and deactivates the phantom power described in “Mic Inputs (Channels 1 – 4),” page 21

3 Digital Effects Processor 29 Onboard your Multimix™ is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on where to u

3 Digital Effects Processor 30 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE Th

4 Applications 31 Your Multimix can be used in a wide variety of ways in both live and recording applications. You have several options for br

32 Importing Music Into Your Computer If you would like to import your earlier recordings—or audio from any other source—into your computer, you

5 Troubleshooting 33 If you’re having problems operating the Multimix, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms Cause

34 Interference from appliances such as air conditioners. Engage the channel’s high-pass filter by pressing the HPF switch. Not using TRS ca

35 Mixer’s effects return signal is too low. Turn up the output of the effects processor or turn up the mixer’s AUX RET A RETURN or EFFECT

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6 Specifications 37 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the MultiMix’s operating levels. Input Channels Mi

Table Of Contents 2 Master Section ...25 Main Mix Fader...

6 Specifications 38 Mechanicals (W x L x H) Multimix-12FX: 13.0” x 13.4” x 3.2” / 331mm x 340mm x 80mm, 7.0lbs / 3.2kg Multimix-12F

7 Block Diagrams 39

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Glossary 41 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your Multimix. Term Definition aux (auxiliary)

Glossary 42 Multimix has its own fader, and so do the MAIN MIX and ALT 3/4. gain The measure of extra amplification applied to an audio sign

Warranty / Contact 43 Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material a

Warranty/Contact 44 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://

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Introduction 5 Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis Multimix a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and buildin

Introduction 6 About the Multimix The Multimix consoles are a versatile series of mixers designed to perform well in the live and home studio re

Introduction 7 y 44.1 kHz Digital out – Allows you to send a crystal clean digital stereo signal directly to a DAT, DVD or other recording devi