Alesis MICROSERIES User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Category: Music Production/Sound Processing
  • Model: A three-module interlocking 1/3 rack space
  • Range of units: Compatible in stereo except for MICRO EQ
  • Connection Supply: Powered from a 3.5mm plug with 9 volts at 500mA
  • Application: Fast operation for all formators.

#### Unit Specific Features:

1. MICROVERB II:

  • Bitrate: PCM processing of sixteen bits.
  • Space: Sixteen reverberation spaces.
  • Foundational Control: Instructional controls (Input, Mix, and Output), Program Select.
  • Transparency Effect: Overload Indicator, LED.

2. MICRO LIMITER:

  • Application Type: Soft knee program dependent compressor.
  • Compression Rate: 2:1 and 16:1.
  • Foundational Control: Instructional controls (Release time, Input and Output).
  • Output Effect: Compression ratio LED indicators.

3. MICRO GATE:

  • Application Type: A stereo gate that is stereo in stereo out.
  • Foundational Controls: Instructional controls (Threshold, Rate and Delay).
  • Output Effect: Red LED that says Close, Green LED Open, and Yellow for Delay.
  • External Trigger: An option to sync the instrument with other devices.

4. MICRO EQ:

  • Application Type: A 3 band parametric equalizer.
  • Sweepable Bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
  • Foundational Control: Level Input, Controls Multi-band Select, Bandwidth controls.
  • Output Effect: Clip LED.

5. MICRO ENHANCER:

  • Application Type: An enhancer that is stereo in and out.
  • Controls: Mix control, Bandwidth control, Threshold control
  • Indicators: Dual indicators with preset LED combinations to indicate the current threshold value.

6. MICRO CUE AMP:

  • Output: Single stereo headphone amp with left and right channels.
  • Inputs: Unit can link additional units
  • Functionality: Allows the musician to practice without hindrance while adding more inputs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Define the main capabilities of the device Alesis Micro Series?

Answer: Alesis Micro Series offers a range of basic functions for signal processing and music production including adding reverb, compressing, equalizing the sound and providing monitoring services.

2. Is it ok to Connect two MICRO EQ stereo devices and use two microphones to use the stereo function?

Answer: No, device MICRO EQ is a mono unit, which means it can be connected to other units and used for stereo applications but only in a pair.

3. What is the procedure for maintaining appropriate settings on the MICRO LIMITER?

Answer: Turn the input control clockwise until the first LED begins to glow. Then, set the release time of the limiter to achieve the desired dynamic effect on the instrument being processed.

4. Does the MICRO GATE have restrictions on why it doesn't cut out lower signals or silence the microphone completely? Avoid clipping the signal related to unwanted sounds?

Answer: Yes, the MICRO GATE only cut the horizontal microphone signals transmitted when the threshold decided by the user is crossed although the noise signals were not completely blocked.

5. What sort of power supply does Alesis Micro Series employ?

Answer: It employs a remote control powered Alesis Micro Series, which is tailored to run using 9 volts AC through a 3.5mm plug.

6. What about chaining the MICRO CUE AMP?

Answer: One can connect multiple MICRO CUE AMPS in tandem, if required, that augment the headphone outputs and allow for extensive sessions.

7. Why would anyone use the MICRO ENHANCER?

Answer: By using the Micro Enhancer the signal gets a boost of high frequency without the introduction of noise, hence suggesting an improvement in clarity and presence.

8. How do you connect the MICROVERB II in the studio?

Answer: Switch the left input on for a mono connection or use both the left and right inputs to make a stereo connection, adjust the marker to the desired input level and select reverb programs to set the desired atmosphere.

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CONTROLS/lnpul Gain,
PROGRAMS/16
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Phone
to 2okHz
inputs, 2x1/4'phone
outputs
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supplied)
15kHz
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