Alesis 7-51-0339-A User Manual

QUICKSTART GUIDE

::: ENGLISH ( 3 – 6 ) :::

MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO

::: ESPAÑOL ( 7 – 10 ) :::

GUIDE D’UTILISATION RAPIDE

::: FRANÇAIS ( 11 – 14 ) :::

GUIDA RAPIDA

::: ITALIANO ( 15 – 18 ) :::

KURZANLEITUNG

::: DEUTSCH ( 19 – 22 ) :::

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

BOX CONTENTS

y MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX y USB cable y Power adapter y Software DVD y Quickstart Guide y Safety Instructions & Warranty

Information booklet

Computer

Mic

Synth

Drum machine

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum PC Requirements:

Recommended PC Requirements:

Guitar

octave

volume

push

tap

store

accomp

pitch

xyz

phrase

latch

analog modeling synth

• DVD drive

• Pentium III 450 MHz Processor

• 128 MB RAM

• Available USB 2.0 Port

• Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

• DVD Drive

• Pentium 4 or Athlon Processor

• 512 MB RAM

• 7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive

• Available USB 2.0 Port

• Windows XP (with Service Pack 2 installed)

Notes:

y When recording a guitar or bass with an active pickup, set the MULTIMIX 8 USB

2.0 FX's GUITAR SWITCH to the up/raised position. If your instrument uses a passive pickup, engage the switch.

y To reduce electrical hum at high gain settings, keep the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0

FX's power supply away from your guitar cable and the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's channel inputs.

y You may remove the mixer's endcaps using a 3mm hex wrench.

Power

Monitor Speakers

House Speakers

Headphones

Minimum Macintosh Requirements:

• DVD Drive

• Any Apple computer with native USB support

• Mac OS X "Jaguar" version 10.2 or later

• 128 MB RAM

Recommended Macintosh Requirements:

• DVD Drive

• G4 733-MHz Processor or faster

• 7,200 RPM Hard Disk Drive

• Mac OS X "Jaguar" version 10.2 or later

• 512 MB RAM

DRIVER INSTALLATION

PC:

1. Insert the included software DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM drive.

2. On the window that appears after you insert the disc, click "Install" for your computer's operating system (Windows XP/Vista/7 32-bit or 64-bit).

If this window does not automatically appear, double-click "My Computer" then double-click the name of the DVD. The window should appear.

If the window still does not appear, right-click the name of the DVD and select "Explore." Once the DVD's contents are shown, double-click "Alesis.exe."

3. Follow the on-screen instructions that appear to install the software.

4. Click Exit to close the window.

MAC:

1. Insert the included software DVD into your computer's DVD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the DVD.

3. Double-click the "Mac OS X USB 2.0 Driver" folder.

4. Double-click the "AlesisUSB2_Driver_2.0.2 beta.dmg" file.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions that appear to install the software.

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1. POWER IN – Use the included power adapter to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX to a power outlet. While the power is switched off, plug the power supply into the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX first, then plug the power supply into a power outlet.

2. POWER SWITCH – Turns the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX on and off. Turn on the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX after all input devices have been connected and before you turn on amplifiers. Turn off amplifiers before you turn off the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX.

3. PHANTOM POWER – This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated, phantom power supplies +48V to the XLR mic inputs. Please note that most dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, while most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone’s documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.

4. USB PORT – Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX to a computer. MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX requires a USB 2.0 connection.

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TOP PANEL FEATURES

1. POWER LED – Illuminates when the MULTIMIX 8 USB

2.0 FX is on.

2. PHANTOM POWER LED – Lights up when phantom power is engaged.

3. MAIN OUT – Use standard 1/4" cables to connect this output to the house speaker or amplifier system. The level of this output is controlled by the MAIN VOLUME knob.

4. MONITOR OUT – Use standard 1/4" cables to connect this output to your monitor speaker or amplifier system. The level of this output is controlled by the MONITOR VOLUME knob.

5. PHONES – Connect your 1/4" headphones to this output. The PHONES knob controls volume.

6. AUX SEND OUTPUT – You may connect the input of an external device (usually an outboard effects device) to this output with a 1/4" mono cable. This output can also be used to create a custom monitor mix for onstage musicians. You can adjust the level with the AUX RETURN LEVEL knob.

7. AUX RETURN INPUTS – You may connect the outputs of an external device to these inputs with 1/4" mono cables. This is usually used for outboard effects devices but can also be used like an extra input channel for synthesizers, drum machines, etc. If your source is mono, plug it into the left jack and it will be heard on both the left and right sides.

8. 2 TRACK INPUTS – You may connect the outputs of an external recording device to these inputs using standard RCA cables. This can be used to listen to a 2-track recording you’ve just made, or to connect to a personal media player to play pre-recorded music before your live gig. Press the 2 TRKS/USB TO MONITOR button to hear this in your headphones or monitor speakers. Press the 2 TRKS/USB TO MAIN to hear this in the house speakers.

9. 2 TRACK OUTPUTS – You may connect an external recording device to these outputs using standard RCA cables.

10. FOOTSWITCH – When a footswitch is connected to this jack with a 1/4" TRS cable, it can be pressed to allow all channels to bypass MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's internal effects processor. This jack supports Boss FS-5L and FS-6 pedals or other latching-type footswitches (not included).

11. MIC INPUT – Connect a microphone to these inputs with an XLR cable.

12. LINE INPUT – Connect line-level devices to these inputs with 1/4" cables.

13. INSERT – The insert jack allows you to insert a compressor, EQ, or any other signal processor in between the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's preamplifier and A/D converter. Use a standard 1/4" TRS cable when connecting a device to this insert.

14. LO CUT SWITCH – When this button is depressed, the channel's highpass filter will engage, reducing frequencies below 80 Hz to reduce any low-level noise.

15. GUITAR SWITCH – When this switch is in the down position, Channel 2 will serve as a high-impedance input for connecting guitar or bass instruments. When the switch is in the up position, Channel 2 will accept mic or line-level signals.

16. GAIN – Adjusts the channel audio level (pre-fader and pre-EQ gain). Adjust this so that the PEAK LED just barely lights up during the loudest parts of the song.

17. CHANNEL VOLUME – Adjusts the audio level on the channel.

18. PEAK LED – The LED will flash red if the signal is clipping. If this happens, decrease the setting of the GAIN knob or CHANNEL VOLUME knob.

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When using LINE INPUTS 5/6, 7/8, and the AUX RETURNS:

• If only the left channel is used, the signal will be heard in both left and right channels and the balance will not be adjustable.

• If only the right channel is used, the signal will be heard in the right channel only.

Use standard 1/4" TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) cables when connecting devices to the INSERT jacks. The signal is sent from the tip of the cable and returns on the ring.

TS (tip-sleeve)

3467

889

3233

3435

TRS (tip-ring-sleeve)

19. CHANNEL PAN – Adjusts the (mono) channel's position in the stereo field.

20. BALANCE (CH 5/6 & 7/8) – Adjusts the balance between Channels 5 and 6 and Channels 7 and 8.

21. LO EQ (BASS) – Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies of the channel.

22. MID EQ – Adjusts the mid-range frequencies of the channel.

23. MID EQ FREQ – Adjusts the frequency that the CHANNEL EQ (MID) will boost or cut.

24. HI EQ (TREBLE) – Adjusts the high (treble) frequencies of the channel.

25. AUX PRE SEND – Adjusts the channel audio (pre-EQ) level that is sent to the AUX SEND output. You can use this to apply external effects to individual channels, or to create a custom monitor mix for yourself or your musicians.

26. FX POST SEND – Adjusts the channel audio (post-EQ) level that is sent to MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's internal effects processor. Turn this up for the channels that you want internal effects applied to.

27. EFFECTS SELECTOR – Selects the effect that MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's internal effects processor will apply to the various channels. Each channel can send different levels of audio to the processor by adjusting their FX POST SEND knobs. See the EFFECTS section for an explanation of the available effects.

28. AUX RETURN LEVEL – Adjusts the volume of the AUX RETURN INPUTS.

29. FX RETURN LEVEL – Adjusts the volume of the MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX's internal effects processor.

30. LED METERS – Shows the audio level of the main mix. Turn the volume down if the CLIP LED lights up excessively.

31. 2 TRKS/USB TO MAIN – Routes the audio from your computer and the 2 TRACK INPUTS to the MAIN OUT.

32. 2 TRKS/USB TO MONITOR – Routes the audio from your computer and the 2 TRACK INPUTS to the MONITOR OUT and your headphones.

33. MAIN TO MONITOR – Routes the audio heard through the MAIN OUT to the MONITOR OUT and your headphones.

34. MAIN VOLUME – Adjusts the volume of the MAIN OUT.

35. MONITOR VOLUME – Adjusts the volume of the MONITOR OUT.

36. PHONES VOLUME – Adjusts the volume to your headphones.

EFFECTS

TO HEAR THE EFFECTS ON A CHANNEL: Turn up the FX POST SEND (26) for that channel. Then, turn up the FX RETURN knob (29). Press the MAIN TO MONITOR button to hear the mix in your headphones. Use the EFFECTS SELECTOR KNOB (27) to choose one of the effects below:

ROTATING SPEAKER EFFECT ROTARY: Fast rotary speaker simulator creates the classic, lush Doppler effect of an organ’s spinning horn. Effective on

guitars, vocals, keyboards and other instruments.

REVERB EFFECTS HALL 1: A large, bright concert hall reverberation effect suitable for vocals and instruments. HALL 2: A large, warm concert hall reverberation effect suitable for drums, piano and other instruments. ROOM 1: A medium-sized, moderately bright reflective room reverberation effect suitable for vocals, lead guitars and other

instruments. ROOM 2: A small, very reflective bright room reverberation effect suitable for drums and percussion as well as electric guitars and other instruments.

ROOM 3: A large, warm room reverberation effect suitable for acoustic instruments. PLATE 1: A lush, smooth vocal plate reverb with a long decay time and warm tonality. PLATE 2: An emulation of vintage plate reverb with bright, slightly tinny tonality and a medium-length decay. PLATE 3: A short, bright plate reverb effective for creating subtle spaces.

MODULATION EFFECTS CHORUS: A complex, 6-voice chorus ensemble effect with short delays often referred to as a "Chorus / Doubler". Discrete

stereo signal path. Slow and watery.

FLANGE: Classic stereo flange: a slow, slightly metallic sweep with a discrete stereo signal path.

DELAY EFFECTS DELAY 1: A simple slap-back echo with no feedback particularly effective on vocals and rhythm guitars. DELAY 2: Medium-length poly-rhythmic delay with crossover feedback. 3 to 4 ratio between L and R delay times (291 to

388ms) for 3/4 vs. 4/4 feel. Useful for solo instruments where a long, trailing echo effect is desired.

MULTI EFFECTS CHORUS – ROOM 1: Room reverb into a slow flanging modulation creates a spacey effect. CHORUS – ROOM 2: Fast modulation provides a dramatic chorus effect in a small room for a very lush chorus + reverb sound

with a discrete stereo signal path.

BYPASS: Bypasses the effects processor – no effects will be heard.

When recording to your computer, make sure the 2 TRKS/USB TO MAIN switch is in the up/raised position to avoid feedback in your recording. Alternately, you can deactivate the "software playthrough" function in your software while recording.

DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

y MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX y Adaptador de alimentación y Cable USB y DVD software y Guía de inicio rapido y Folleto de información sobre la

seguridad y la garantía

Notas

y Cuando grabe guitarra o bajo con un captor activo, coloque el CONMUTADOR

DE GUITARRA del MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX en la posición hacia arriba/levantada. Si su instrumento usa un captor pasivo, conecte el conmutador".

y Para reducir el zumbido eléctrico cuando se usan ajustes altos de ganancia,

mantenga la fuente de alimentación de MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX alejada del cable de su guitarra y de las entradas de los canales del equipo.

y Puede extraer los capuchones de extremo del mezclador con una llave

Computadora

Micrófono

Guitarra

pitch

xyz

volume

octave

push

tap

store

accomp

phrase

latch

analog modeling synth

Sintetizador

Caja de ritmo

REQUISITOS DE SISTEMA

Requisitos mínimos de PC:

• Lector de DVD

• Procesador Pentium III de 450 MHz

• 128 MB de RAM

• Puerto USB 2.0 disponible

• Windows XP (con Service Pack 2 instalado)

Requisitos de PC recomendados:

• Lector de DVD

• Procesador Pentium 4 o Athlon

• 512 MB de RAM

• Disco duro de 7,200 RPM

• Puerto USB 2.0 disponible

• Windows XP (con Service Pack 2 instalado)

Suministro eléctrico

Altavoces del monitor

Altavoces del auditorio

Auriculares

Requisitos mínimos de Macintosh:

• Lector de DVD

• Cualquier computadora Apple con soporte de USB

nativo

• Mac OS X "Jaguar" versión 10.2 o posterior

• 128 MB de RAM

Requisitos de Macintosh recomendados:

• Lector de DVD

• Procesador G4 de 733 MHz o más rápido

• Disco duro de 7,200 RPM

• Mac OS X "Jaguar" versión 10.2 o posterior

• 512 MB de RAM

INSTALACIÓN DE DRIVERS

PC:

1. Inserte el DVD de software incluido en el lector de DVD-ROM de la computadora.

2. En la ventana que aparece después de insertar el disco, haga clic en "Install" para su sistema operative (Windows XP/Vista/7 32-bit o 64-bit).

Si esta ventana no aparece automáticamente, haga doble clic en "My Computer" (Mi PC) y luego en el nombre del DVD. Debe aparecer la ventana.

Si la ventana sigue sin aparecer, haga doble clic en el DVD y seleccione "Explore" (Explorar). Una vez que se muestra el contenido del DVD, haga doble clic en "Alesis.exe".

3. Siga las instrucciones que aparecen en la pantalla para instalar el software.

4. Haga clic en Exit (Aceptar) para cerrar la ventana.

MAC:

1. Inserte el DVD de software incluido en el lector de DVD-ROM de la computadora.

2. Haga doble clic en el DVD.

3. Haga doble clic en la carpeta "Mac OS X USB 2.0 Driver".

4. Haga doble clic en el archivo "AlesisUSB2_Driver_2.0.2 beta.dmg".

5. Siga las instrucciones que aparecen en la pantalla para instalar el software.

CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PANEL TRASERO

1. ENTRADA DE CA – Use el adaptador de alimentación incluido para conectar el mezclador a un tomacorriente alimentado. Mientras está desconectada la alimentación eléctrica, enchufe la fuente de alimentación al mezclador primero, y luego al tomacorriente.

2. INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO – Enciende y apaga el mezclador. Encienda el mezclador después de desconectar todos los dispositivos de entrada y antes de encender los amplificadores. Apague los amplificadores antes de apagar el mezclador.

3. PHANTOM POWER INTERRUPTOR – Este interruptor activa y desactiva la alimentación fantasma. Cuando se activa, la alimentación fantasma suministra +48 V a las entradas de micrófono XLR. Tenga en cuenta que la mayoría de los micrófonos dinámicos no requieren alimentación fantasma, mientras que la mayoría de los micrófonos de condensador la requieren. Consulte la documentación de su micrófono para averiguar si necesita alimentación fantasma.

4. PUERTO USB – Use el cable incluido para conectar el MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX a una computadora. MULTIMIX 8 USB 2.0 FX requiere una conexión USB 2.0.

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