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Quick Start Owner’s Manual
(ENGLISH)
BOX CONTENT
• MIXING CONSOLE
• POWER SUPPLY
• FIREWIRE CABLE
• SOFTWARE CD
Manual de inicio rápido para el usuario
(ESPAÑOL)
CONTENIDOS DE LA CAJ
• MIXING CONSOLE
• FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN
• CABLE FIREWIRE
• CD DE SOFTWARE
Bedienungsanleitung
(DEUTSCH)
INHALT DER VERPACKU
• MISCHPULT
• NETZANSCHLUSS
• FIREWIRE KABEL
• SOFTWARE CD
Manuel d’utilisation du propriétaire
(FRANÇAIS)
CONTENUE DE LA BOÎT
• CONSOLE DE MIXAGE
• CÂBLE D’ALIMENTATION
• CÂBLE FIREWIRE
CÉDÉROM LOGICIEL
Manuale rapido di utilizzazione
(ITALIANO)
CONTENUTO DELLA CONFEZION
• CONSOLE DI MISSAGGIO
• ALIMENTAZIONE
• CAVO FIREWIRE
• CD CONTENENTE IL SOFTWARE
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MULTIMIX FIREWIRE
QUICK START OWNERS MANUAL
(ENGLISH)
1. Make sure all items listed on the front of this guide are included in the box.
2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
3. Study this setup diagram.
4. Place the MultiMix in an appropriate position for operation.
5. Make sure all devices are turned off and all volumes are at “zero.”
6. Connect all input sources as indicated in the diagram.
7. Connect the outputs to the power amplifier(s), tape decks, and/or audio sources.
8. Connect the Firewire cable to a computer.
9. Plug your MultiMix and other devices into AC power.
10. Switch everything on in the following order:
• Audio input sources
• External effects, recording devises or equalizers
• The MultiMix FireWire
• Amplifiers
• Computer
11. When turning off, always reverse this operation by:
• Turning off computers
• Turning of amplifiers
• Turning off the MultiMix FireWire
• External effects, recording devises or equalizers
• Last, any input devices
12. Go to http://www.alesis.com/ for product registration.
CHANNEL FEATURES
1. EQ: Boosts or cuts the respective frequencies for
each channel. When recording via Firewire, the EQ
settings ARE recorded.
2. AUX A: Routes channel signal to an external device
like an effects processor.
3. AUX B: Controls level routed to internal effects
processor or – if a device is patched into the Aux B
returns – routes channel signal to an external device
like an effects processor.
When recording via Firewire, the AUX A and B
signals are NOT recorded on the individual
channels. They ARE recorded via the MAIN MIX
channels.
4. PAN/BALANCE: Assigns the channel signal to
any spot in the mono or stereo spectrum.
When recording via Firewire, the MONO channels’
pan position is ignored when recording the
individual channel but is captured when recording
the MAIN MIX channels. The STEREO channels’
balance is captured by both the individual channel
and the MAIN MIX channels.
5. CHANNEL FADER: Controls the MAIN OUT
(analog) and Firewire (digital) signal level of the MIC
or LINE inputs.
MASTER FEATURES
Note: It is recommended that the MULTIMIX
FIREWIRE be turned off before connecting and
disconnecting any sources to the inputs of the unit.
However, do not turn off the MultiMix FireWire
once you have established a connection to the
computer.
1. AUX RETURN A: Controls the signal level that
returns from AUX A.
2. EFFECTS/AUX RET B: Controls the signal level
of the internal effects or the level returning from
AUX B if in use.
3. +48V LED: Indicates that the PHANTOM
POWER is enabled for the MIC inputs.
4. LED METERS: Monitors the audio signal level.
5. 2TK TO MIX: Routes the 2TK input as well as the
stereo return from the computer to the MAIN
faders.
6. 2TK TO CTRL: Routes the 2TK input as well as the
stereo return from the computer to the HDPH
/CTRL RM output.
7. MAIN MIX: Controls the level of the MAIN
OUTPUTS.
8. HDPH/CTRL RM: Controls the level that is sent to
the PHONES or CTRL RM outputs.
RECORDING VIA FIREWIRE
1. INSTALL THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER
If your computer has access to the Internet, point your browser to the Support > Downloads section of
http://www.alesis.com. It’s possible that updated drivers have been posted there since the time the
software CD included with your MultiMix was printed.
Using either drivers from the website or the software CD, connect your MultiMix FireWire to your
computer and turn the MultiMix FireWire on.
Windows
Under Windows XP, the “Found New Hardware” wizard will run. You will be prompted to install a
series of drivers.
If you downloaded the drivers from the Internet, choose to install the drivers from a specific location
when prompted, and point to the folder that contains the drivers.
If you are using the drivers from the CD, choose to install the drivers automatically when prompted.
For each of the several installations that occur, click “Continue Anyway” if Windows warns you that the
drivers have not passed Microsoft Logo Certification.
Continue installing the various sets of drivers until the you receive a message that “Your new hardware is
installed and ready to use.”
Do not cancel any of the installations, as they are all required for proper operation.
Macintosh
Mac driver installation is more straightforward, as only CoreAudio drivers are installed. Simply doubleclick the installer program to install the drivers.
Mac OS 10.3 or higher is required by the MultiMix drivers.
Follow these steps BEFORE you plug in your MultiMix
FireWire mixer for the first time
Windows Logo Certification warning.
Ignore this warning by clicking “Continue Anyway.”
Important:
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2. CONNECT THE MULTIMIX FIREWIRE TO THE COMPUTER
• Connect your microphones and line-level sources to the MultiMix FireWire
Connect your output devices - headphones or speakers, or both - to the MultiMix FireWire. Turn their
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volume down to zero
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Turn on the MultiMix FireWire
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Connect the Firewire cable to both the MultiMix FireWire and your computer
Turn your computer on
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NOTE: If your computer "hangs" when following this procedure, turn off both the mixer and the computer. Try
turning on the computer first. Turn on the MultiMix FireWire only after your computer has completely booted up.
3. START YOUR COMPUTER’S AUDIO RECORDING APPLICATION
• Within the recording application, select the MultiMix FireWire as the recording and playback device
Adjust the MultiMix FireWire's sample rate (44.1kHz or 48kHz) and buffer sizes as appropriate
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• Assign
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See the Reference Manual for additional details.
one or more MultiMix FireWire inputs and begin recording
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On the MultiMix FireWire, assign the “2-TK” output from the computer to the monitor mix
Raise the monitoring level (headphones or monitor speakers) on the MultiMix FireWire to listen back
Raise or lower the trim knobs and volume sliders on the MultiMix FireWire to achieve a
strong signal which does not distort (clip)
Use the equalizer to sculpt the sound
To record the signal along with the built-in effects or AUX bus effects, record the master
fader signal. Individual channel signals include EQ but do not include effects
MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO PARA EL MULTIMIX
(ESPAÑOL)
1. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos incluidos al inicio de este manual están incluidos en la caja.
2. LEA EL FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE UTILIZAR
EL PRODUCTO.
3. Estudie este diagrama de instalación.
4. Coloque el MultiMix FireWire en una posición adecuada para su funcionamiento.
5. Asegúrese de que todos los dispositivos estén apagados y de que todos los volúmenes estén a
«cero».
6. Conecte todas las fuentes de entrada como se indica en el diagrama.
7. Conecte las salidas a los amplificadores de alimentación, unidades de cinta magnética, y/o fuentes
de audio.
8. Conecte el cable Firewire a una computadora.
9. Enchufe su MultiMix y otros dispositivos a la potencia de corriente alterna.
10. Prenda todo en el siguiente orden:
• Fuentes de entrada de audio
• Efectos externos, dispositivos de grabación o ecualizadores
• El MultiMix FireWire
• Por último, cualquier amplificador
• Computadora
11. Al apagar, realice siempre esta operación al contrario:
• Apagar las computadoras
• Apague los amplificadores
• El MultiMix FireWire
• Efectos externos, dispositivos de grabación o ecualizadores
• Finalmente, cualquier dispositivo de entrada
12. Visite http://www.alesis.com/ para registrar el producto.