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display

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the peak

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tracks.

the record

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the

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either

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peak

LEDsian

of a

the levels

bargraph

sel6ct'

set

to the

LEDs

cleared.

is

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console.

slow,

to fall

a new

remain

on

single

on

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hookup

atop

the BRC,

rack.

Four

the

RMB

between

dual

with up

link
Voltage-tolerant

voltage

and

operation.

or rack-mounted

male,

9-pin

D

to four

power

supply.

90 and

250

volts.

The

RMB

in a

standard

connector

ADATs.

The

RMB

can either

19,'

cables

are

accepts

be mounted
equipment

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to

any AC

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manual is designed to

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recording, see

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may be helpful

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letters

1.2

Here is a brief

Bargraph Meters

1.2A

Levels for 32 ADAT tracks
bargraph
bargraph

track's
For

ADAT Reference Manual.

Decay

1.2B

The RMB has
which eadr track's
audio

manual is a

manual, buttons

(such

OYERY'EW OF

indicators, ranging from
indicator are two additional

record and input status.

information

Speeds

is no longer present/

give you a basic overview

and operation.

Appendix

as you read this

as DECAY SPEED

For more

1 in

glossary

and LEDs

the

LEDs

information on digital

manual. Appendix

ADAT

of

manual.

recording terms that

digital

are

spelled

PEAK

or

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rundown

about setting levels,

two

of the

are

displayed

(fast

speeds

level indicator will fall back down when

or slow) to control the

or the

main functions:

RMB's

using lFsegment I.ED

-50

to 0 dB.

LEDs, used to indicate each

refer

to section 3.3

tape

transport

of the

2 in

all

with
CLEAR button).

capital

}UNCJIONS

Below

each

in

the

rate at

is stopped.

1.2C Peak Modes
The RMB uses

Continuous
corresponding
remain
pressed),

lit

continuously

or will not remain lit if the Peak

(until

peak

the

different

three

and

When a track's

Off.

LED will either remain

modes: Momentary,

level reaches its

lit for a moment,

PEAK

CLEAR button

Mode is

turned off.

peak, the

or
is

CHAPIER

2.O POWER

2s

HOOKUP

The RMB
60
switches. The RMB
whidr the RMB is

The RMB's
cord)
pins, with the third pin
connection
chassis of electronic devices
RMB at ground potential.
ground pin
grounded.
not grounded,
currents
frequencp a professional

2.1

The RMB
connectors at each
RMB
short cables should connect
cables should connect
a

cable
cables
acceptable,

connectors
connectors
eadr ADAT is
can be

works with

Hz. This

eliminates

IEC-spec AC

is

designed for connection

is an important

does not always indicate

Use

are

suspected

coturuEc',oil

comes with a

up

to

to four ADATs.

longer

wired pin-to-pin.

depending upon

used.

on the back

made

while

any AC

the need

comes with a line

shipped.

cord

connected to ground. The ground

Unfortunately, the

an

AC line

consult

than that

being

with

of being

power

snake with four male,9-pin D

(labeled

end

to the ADATs. If

supplied,

Lengths

The ADATs are

the RMB,

of

used

for

power is

the

voltage from

for transformers

(do

not

an

to

feature

safety

as

such

tester to determine this. If

a licensed

highly unstable

conditioner should be used.

90 to 250

or voltage

cord for

substitute

outlet

the

that an

electrician. When AC

the destination

any

includes

that

designed to

ADAT, BRC, AI-1

presence

is properly

outlet

in voltage and

to ADAIfst

1-4), which is used

The

end of the snake

to the RMB, and

the

use

high-quality shielded

100 feet

of

quality

the

(see

of

the cables

connected

respect

with

figure 1). These

on.

fanned

the end with longer

installation requires

more

or

to the corresponding

to the tracks

connections

volts,

50 to

other AC

three

keep

the

and

of a

third

the outlet is

to connect

out

may be
and

to

the

into

To

connect the RMB

1.

Connect one end of the
Out connector
other end to the
connector

of the

firmly

a four-ADAT

to

labeled

cable

first

Tracks

1-8

into its socket, then

(tracks

ADAT

connector on the

system:

"1"

tighten both screws;

Meter

to the

1-€), and

RMB. Push

connect the

Bridge

each

the

2. Connect
Out

one end

connector

the other
Connect

3.

Out connector

other end

the

4.

Connect
Out connector of

one end of

one end of the

of

of the

end to the

of the

to the

the fourth
connect the other end to the
RMB.

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(tracks

"3"

(tracks

to the

to the

labeled

cable

second

ADAT

Tracks 9-15

the cable

third

labeled

ADAT

connector

Tracks 17-24 connector

'('

cable labeled

ADAT

Tracks

to the

(tracks

2ts32

---------------­+

Meter

9-15),

the

on

Meter

17-24),

and connect

the

on

Meter Bridge

25-32), and

connector

Bridge

and connect

RMB;

Bridge

RMB;

on the

Sy c
MeterBridge

-4

2.2

R,AGK-MOUNTINE

The
if you wish to
with the
and the screws that mount the end blocks.

Fizure

2.3 INOUNJ|/NE

The
the
how the mounting bracket

BRC,

1. Turn

end

two

g UseONLYthe

t to

NOTE: Unlike

blocks on either

rack-mount

RMB. The figure below indicates the

2

attach the end blocks

on your installation

1" hex screws

BRC,

the

the RMB

end blocks will not fit

neds, one

the

JO THE BRC

RMB includes a mounting

BRC Master Remote Control. The

may

and

to the bottom

RMB upside down, its

the

the three screws

of the RMB.

in

middle of the RMB.

the

end of the RMB

unit using

the

T

UseONLYthe 5/15" phillips

,

sc?ews to

I

or the other

bracket

be

attach

over

will

be attached to the RMB.

for attaching to the top of

figures

attached

front

to

facing you,

may

rack

rack

the rackear!

the rack

below

either side of the

removed,

be

induded

ears

locations

ears'

Depending

ears.

illustrate

and remove

Place

the attachment

arms

extending
the RMB using
washers

provided.

bar

towards

the three soews rernoved in

on the

you.

bottom

Fasten

of the RMB,

attachment

the

step

with

bar to

L and

its

the

Match up

the threaded holes in the
RMB/bar assembly
washer
two screws

IMPORTANTi

SCREWS INCLUDED
THE LONGER
INTENDED

NOTE; If your

BRC is

the two holes in

on each side, through the front hole.

securelv.

MAKE

SCREWS INCLUDED

FOR

BRC is attached

table standing, move

side

the

side of the

to the BRC by inserting

THESE

SURE

WITI{

USE WITH THE ROLL-AROTIND

SCREWS ARE THE

THE RMB PACKAGE,

to a stand,

on to step

attachment

of the

RMB.

Attach the

one screw and

Tighten

WTTFI THE BRC

to

skip

step 5. If your

4.

bar with

these

5/16"

NOT

AND

STAND.

4. Place the
lining up the
attachment bar

Insert one of the

hole and

second

BRC.

the

legs against the side

back

holes in the legs with the

and the threaded

remaining two screws with washers
tighten

securely.

BRC as shown,

of the

hole

hole in the

Repeat

for

in

the

BRC.

the other

into

side of

the

GHAPIER

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OPER.A7|ON

3.O POWERIN@-UP

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with
The power
RMB.

When the RMB is powered

in

the bargraph indicators
message
recalls
power down). The

of the front panel,

used

PEAK MODE

the RMB

respect

to change

to

the ADATs and

switch may

disappears after

the most recent

the operating mode. The DECAY

buttons

3.1 DECAY

The DECAY

decay speeds

use.

will

LEDs

two
one of the
set to SLOW, pressing
FAST setting. If
DECAY

The RMB
displays to match

SPEED button is used

(FAST

The

currently selected Decay

located

speeds

the Decay

SPEED

button will select the

will automatically

not

does

mode is indicated
above

need

the

be found

mode

the control buttons. These

define the possible uses

on the left side

up, a

with the

a

moment. At

brief

of operation

welcome

SPEED

or SLOW)

directly above

may

be selected at a
the DECAY

the currently

which the bargraph indicators

the

is

Speed

adjust

selected Decay

powered

to be

BRC

for it

"Alesis"

(the

by

the

to toggle

Speed is indicated

DECAY

time.

SPEED button will

set to FAST, pressing

SLOW setting.

the connected ADATs'

up in

to work properly.

of the back

message

LEDs

between the

SPEED

If

is

company logo.

this point,

Iast mode

on the left

buttons are

SPEED and

of the RMB.

button. Only

the Decay

select the

Speed setting.

any

order

of the

displayed

This

the RMB

before

side

two
by

the

Speed is

the

3.2

PEAK

The PEAK MODE
Modes: Momentary,
may be selected at
pressed,

ITODE

button

Continuous or

a time. Each

the Peak Mode

is

used to

time the PEAK MODE

will advance through

through the three

rycle
Off. Only one of the modes

Peak

button is

these three modes.

The PEAK MODE LEDs, located directly
button,

indicate

the currently selected

above

mode.

PEAK MODE

the

Here are descriptions of the three Peak

o

Momentary: Each track's

about

for
indicate this mode has been selected.

.

Continuous:
continuously,
the
lit to

.

Off:
MOMENTARY
indicate neither

The RMB will automatically adjust the connected
displays

3.3

PEAK GLEAN.

PEAK

The

indicators which remain
selected.
Momentary or Off.

The RMB will automatically clear the connected
bargraph

pressed.

two seconds.

Each

until

PEAK MODE is changed. The CONTINUOUS

indicate

No peak indicators will appear on

to match the currently selected

This

this

and

of these

CLEAR button

button will

displays whenever the

peak LED indicator

The

MOMENTARY LED will be

peak LED indicator

track's

PEAK

the

mode has

CONTINUOUS

been selected.

modes has been

is used

lit

while Continuous

have no

RMB's

CLEAR button

remove any track

to

effect

Modes:

will

will

is pressed, or

any

tracks.

LEDs will

selected.

Peak Mode

Peak Mode is

if

Peak Mode is set to

the

ADATs'

PEAK

CLEAR button

remain lit

remain lit

LED will

Both

off to

be

ADATs'

setting.

peak LED

lit

the

to

be

is

CTIAPTER 4s APPENDTCES

4.O

APPENDTX

Number of Track Indicators:
Front Panel
Indicators:

Rear
Connectors:

Power Requirements:
Dimensions(HxWxD):
Weight:

Shipping
Accessories Induded:

Optional

Controls

Panel

Controls and

Weight:

Accessories:

and

lc

SPECIIIGAITONS

32

drannels

32
bargraph
LED indicators for
input

status;

Decay

Speed, Peak Mode and
Peak Clea4 LED indicators for
Decay Speed
Peak Mode
Continuous).

Four 9 pin
ADAT; AC

AC

spec
90-250 VAC, 5(H0 FIz,50
max.

x79" x3-7/2"

3-l/2"

(2

Rack

(1.9

4lbs

(a.9

11

bs
IEC style AC power
Owne/s
30' snake of
connectors
BRC mounting
rack ears and
AI-1 Digital Interface and
Sample

Master

BRC

1S-segment

of

indicators;

Pushbuttons for

(Fast,

(Momentary,

D-Sub connectors for

power

cord connector.

Spaces)

kg)

kg)

Manual

four 9 pin

bracket,

two support

Rate

Converter

Remote

LED

pairs

32

record/

track

Slow) and

switch; IEC-

W

cord

D-

screws/

legs

Control

of

10

4.1 APPENDIX

2:

TUATNITENANGE/SERYTGE

TNFOR.TUATION

4.1A

Cleaning

Disconnect
RMB's metal and plastic
abrasives

4.18 Maintenance
Here are some

o

Periodically

o

Unplug the

time.

4.1C

Servicing

NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS

DO
USER SERVICEABLE
servicing to
OBTAIN
THE

the AC cord, then use a

that mav harm the

A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER BEFORE

IS

UNIT

damp cloth to dean the

surfaces. Do not use

surfaces.

for preventive maintenance:

tips
check the AC cord for signs of fraying or damage.

RMB

when not in use

PARTS INSIDE THE RMB. Refer all

Alesis. YOU MUST FIRST

REruRNED

TO

for

YOURSELF. THERE

ALESIS.

solvents or

extended

CONTACT

periods

ARE NO

ALESIS TO

harsh

of

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digital
provide reasonable protection
installation.
energy and, if not installed
cause harmful interference
guarantee
equipment does cause harmful interference
which

can be determined
encouraged
measures:

This

equipment has been
computing
with FCC
Operation
in interference
and modifications made
could void the user's authority

pursuant

device,

This equipment generates, uses

interference

that

to try to correct the interference

o

Reorient

.

Increase
and receiver.

o

Connect the
different from
connected.

.

Consult the dealer
technician for help.

device, pursuant to FCC Rules.

regulations, shielded

non-approved

with

to radio and TV reception.

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

and

tested

and used inaccordance

to

will not

by turning the equipment

or relocate

the separation

verified to comply

to the

found

against harmful

radio

communications.

in a particular

occur

receiving

the

between the

equipment into an outlet

that to which

an

or

experienced radio/TV

must

cables

equipment

equipment without

to operate

or

this equipment.

to comply with the limits for a dass B

limits are designed

interference in a residential

and can radiate radio frequency

with the instructions,

However,

installation. If

radio

to

by one or more

the

In

be used

The user is

or television

and

off

antenna.

equipment

on a circuit

receiver

with the limits for a

order to

unshielded

is

maintain

with this equipment.

cables is likely

cautioned

approval

the

there

reception,

o& the user is

of the

class

compliance

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In Mexico coll: 95-(800)-5-ALESIS

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E

Printed

In USA

A299

7.51n072