Alesis 16 Manuel d'utilisateur

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

Introduction 9 A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix FireWire are fairly new to the art of mi

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1 Getting Started 11 Important: download the drivers from http://www.alesis.com onto a folder on your desktop or insert the software CD into y

1 Getting Started 12 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the MultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropri

2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 13 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MultiMix’s components (except for the digital effects processor

2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 14 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 12) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 12 are stereo inputs that

A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 15 even added to the main mix via the 2TK TO MIX switch in the master section of the mixer. The 2-TRACK INPU

2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 16 this switch lets you hear the signal before it is affected by the fader. This switch is post-EQ. PAN or BAL T

A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 17 Master Section The Master Section is the heart of the mixer, where the channel inputs and aux returns all

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2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 18 HDPH / CTRL RM The HDPH / CTRL RM knob controls the level of the signal being sent to the CTRL RM OUT and the

A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 2 19 LED Meters These are the two rows of yellow, green and red lights you see in the master section of the m

2 A Tour of the MultiMix FireWire 20 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. Power Input Here’s where you p

3 Digital Effects Processor 21 Onboard your MultiMix FireWire is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on wh

3 Digital Effects Processor 22 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE Th

4 Traditional Mixing 23 Simple Live Setup Connect your instruments and microphones to the mono and stereo channels, making sure to properly s

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5 Firewire Recording 25 First-time connection instructions and driver installation Important: Follow these steps BEFORE you plug i

5 Firewire Recording 26 new hardware is installed and ready to use.” Do not cancel any of the installations, as they are all required for proper

Firewire Recording 5 27 Firewire inputs and outputs Channels sent from the MultiMix to the computer The Firewire port sends every individual m

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

5 Firewire Recording 28 Sound setup under Windows To use your MultiMix FireWire as your default Windows sound device, follow these steps: 1. Fr

Firewire Recording 5 29 4. Click the “Voice” tab. Change the voice playback and voice recording settings to the MultiMix. For voice recording,

5 Firewire Recording 30 Disabling Windows System Sounds Windows System Sounds—the sounds that Windows plays to signal starting up, shutting down

Firewire Recording 5 31 Connections and settings for Firewire recording and monitoring The best way to begin using the MultiMix for Firewire r

5 Firewire Recording 32 Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device 1. Choose the menu option “Devices” | “Device Setup….”

Firewire Recording 5 33 3. From within the ASIO Driver drop-down box, choose the MultiMix. 4. Press “OK” to accept t

5 Firewire Recording 34 5. Now that the MultiMix is selected as the audio device, individual channels must be activated for use. Again, return t

Firewire Recording 5 35 7. In Cubase, you can rename channels by clicking in the “Label” area. This is useful if, for instance, your lead voca

5 Firewire Recording 36 Creating a new audio file Now, you’re ready to create an audio project. 1. Choose “File” | “New Project…”

Firewire Recording 5 37 3. Cubase needs to know where to place audio. Choose a directory here. 4. Now, you have a bla

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5 Firewire Recording 38 5. Be sure that the “inspector”—a strip on the left-hand side of Cubase that shows all sorts of information about the

Firewire Recording 5 39 7. You will do most of your monitoring through the mixer. However, if you want to monitor with Cubase’s effects, or

5 Firewire Recording 40 Working with the ASIO control panel Accessing the ASIO control panel From within Cubase, select “Devices” | “Device Setu

Firewire Recording 5 41 Adjusting latency by changing the buffer size “Latency” refers to the amount of time it takes for audio to get into and

5 Firewire Recording 42 Using the MultiMix FireWire with Sonar and other WDM applications Choosing the MultiMix as your audio device 1. Choose

Firewire Recording 5 43 3. Click the “Advanced” tab. For WDM operation, be sure that the “Driver Mode” is set to “WDM/KS.” (If you change thi

5 Firewire Recording 44 4. Move to the “Drivers” tab. Click on each input pair and also on the output pair to make them available to Sonar.

Firewire Recording 5 45 Assigning inputs to audio tracks Now, you’re ready to assign the MultiMix’s inputs to various channels. For each audio

5 Firewire Recording 46 Using the MultiMix FireWire with CoreAudio on the Macintosh Mac users can impress their friends with the following inst

6 Troubleshooting: non-Firewire 47 If you’re having problems operating the MultiMix, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Sy

Table Of Contents 3 Creating a new audio file ...36 Working with the ASIO

6 Troubleshooting: non-Firewire 48 Audio signal carries an unwanted hum. Too much low-level noise in the mix. Engage the channel’s high-pass

Troubleshooting: non-Firewire 6 49 External effects aren’t working. Effects processor is not plugged in or turned on. Make sure unit is pl

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7 Troubleshooting: Firewire 51 Computer or audio application does not see the MultiMix FireWire Basic troubleshooting First, check that the M

7 Troubleshooting: Firewire 52 3. The active tab at the top of this window is now the “General” tab. Click the “Hardware” tab. Then, click th

Troubleshooting: Firewire 7 53 No connection If “MultiMix Audio” does not appear, Windows does not see the mixer as being connected to the co

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8 Specifications 55 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the MultiMix’s operating levels. Input Channels Mi

8 Specifications 56 Mechanicals (W x L x H) MultiMix 12 FireWire: 13.0” x 13.4” x 3.2” / 331mm x 340mm x 80mm, 7.0lbs / 3.2kg MultiMi

9 Block Diagrams 57

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Glossary 59 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your MultiMix FireWire. Te rm Definition ASIO A

Contact Information 60 rectangular rackmount units. EQ (equalizer) The part of your mixer (or other device) that manipulates an audio signal

Glossary 61 return A line input whose function is to carry back to the mixer an audio signal that has been sent from the mixer. Usually used

Contact Information 62 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http

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

Introduction 6 About the MultiMix FireWire The MultiMix FireWire mixers are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers and the secon

Introduction 7 y Multichannel Firewire (IEEE 1394a) input and output – routes each individual channel’s output, plus the MAIN outputs, through t