Alto Ghibli-16-FX, Ghibli-16 Owners Manual

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LTO

GHIBLI 16/16FX

16-CHANNEL, MULTI-EFFECT MIXING CONSOLE WITH SURROUND OUTPUT

OWNER'S MANUAL

www.altoproaudio.com

Version 2.0 NOV. 2007

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

CAUTION

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This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to the

presence of un insulated and dangerous voltages within the product enclosure. These are voltages that may be sufficient to constitute the risk of electric shock or death.

This symbol, wherever used, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions.

Please read.

Protective Ground Terminal AC mains (Alternating Current)

Hazardous Live Terminal ON: Denotes the product is turned on. OFF: Denotes the product is turned off.

CAUTION

Describes precautions that should be observed to prevent damage to the product.

1.

Read this Manual carefully before operation. Keep this Manual in a safe place.

2.

Be aware of all warnings reported

3.

with this symbol.

4.

Keep this Equipment away from water and moisture.

5.

Clean it only with dry cloth. Do not use solvent or other chemicals.

6.

Do not damp or cover any cooling opening. Install the equipment only in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions.

Power Cords are designed for your safety. Do

7.

not remove Ground connections! If the plug does not fit your AC outlet, seek advice from a qualified electrician. Protect the power cord and plug from any physical stress to avoid risk of electric shock. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. This could cause electric shock or fire.

Unplug this equipment when unused for long

8.

periodsoftimeorduringastorm.

Refer all service to qualified service personnel

9.

only. Do not perform any servicing other than those instructions contained within the User's Manual.

To prevent fire and damage to the product,

10.

use only the recommended fuse type as indicated in this manual. Do not short circuit the fuse holder. Before replacing the fuse, make sure that the product is OFF and disconnected from the AC outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not expose this equipment to moisture or rain.

Dispose of this product should notbeplacedinmunicipalwaste and should be separate collection.

MovethisEquipmentonlywithacart,

11.

stand, tripod, or bracket, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the Equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / equipment combination to avoid possible injury from tip over.

12.

Permanent hearing loss may be caused by exposure to \ extremely high noise levels. The US. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible exposure to noise level. These are shown in the following chart:

HOURS X DAY SPL EXAMPLE

Small gig

8 6 4 3 2 1,5 1 0,5 0,25 or less

According to OSHA, an exposure to high SPL in excess of these limits may result in the loss of heat. To avoid the potential damage of heat, it is recommended that Personnel exposed to equipment capable of generating high SPL use hearing protection while such equipment is under operation.

The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

90

train

92

Subway train

95

High level desktop monitors

97

Classic music concert

100 102 105 110

Rock concert

115

IN THIS MANUAL:

1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................1

2. FEATURES.............................................................................1

3. QUICK START.........................................................................4

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS.............................................................5

5. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION..........................................12

6. PRESET LIST .......................................................................13

7. BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................14

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................................................15

9. WARRANTY..........................................................................16

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the GHIBLI 16(FX), 16-channel mixing console with 24-bit digital multi-effects with five-channel surround output. It is just one of the many Alto products that a talented, multinational Team of Audio Engineers and Musicians have developed with their great passion for music. Your GHIBLI 16(FX) is a remarkable compact mixing desk that doesn't find many equals in the market today. With 4 microphone and 12 stereo Line-level inputs for serious live performances and recording applications, your GHIBLI 16FX also includes a 24-Bit digital multi-effect with 16 Factory Presets and separate level for digital reverb.

There is a three bands EQ with mid frequency sweep on all the microphone channels and separate Main Mix, Control Room and Center/Surround outputs. All the microphone channels are also equipped with a tube-like compressor/ de-esser with automatic threshold control. Use it for small Gigs, for Computer Audio, for 4-tracks recording. GHIBLI 16(FX) also is a flexible tool for your Multimedia Presentations.

Enjoy your GHIBLI 16(FX) and make sure to read this Manual carefully before operation!

2. FEATURES

MIC channels with 3 bands EQ + Mid Frequency sweep and MUTE function. TUBE SOUND COMPRESSOR on all MIC channels + De-esser function. Insert function for all MIC channels. 5-channel surround processor + Stereo Bass Enhancer. Extremely high headroom offering more dynamic range. Balanced ultra low noise microphone inputs with "HIGH END PREAMP". Suitable for live, studio and home applications. 2 AUX Sends on all mono channels for internal/external effects and monitoring. Phantom power on all MIC channels. Rugged construction ensures long life and durability. External power supply design for professional applications.

1

SPOTLIGHT

MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC

12

3

MIC IN (BAL) MIC N (BAL) MIC IN (BAL)

LINE IN (UNBAL) L NE IN (UNBAL) LINE IN (UNBAL)

LOW CUT

HARD

100Hz

OFF

SOFT

BYPASS COMP DE ES BYPASS COMP DE ES BYPASS

GAIN GAIN

CLIP CLIP

02050

MIC

0dB 0dB

+30

L NE

0dB

HIGH

15KHz

+1515

0dB

MID MID

+1515

1KHz

MID

freq

600

5K

0dB

LOW

80Hz

+1515

0dB

AUX1

pre

8

+10

0dB

AUX2

D

post

F X

8

+10

center center

PAN PAN

R ghtLeft

CH

MUTE MUTE

ON

0dB

LEVEL LEVEL

12

2

3

INSERTNSERT

100Hz

OFF

02050

MIC

+30

LINE

0dB

+1515

0dB

+1515

1KHz

Hz

600

5K

0dB

+1515

0dB

8

+10

0dB

D F X

8

+10

RightLeft Left

CH ON

0dB

LOW CUT

HARD

SOFT

HIGH

15KHz

LOW

AUX1

AUX2

post

MID

80Hz

pre

OFF

MIC

L NE

freq

Hz

D F X

CH ON

3

COMP DE ES BYPASS COMPDE ES

0

2050+30

0dB

15

0dB

15

1KHz

600

0dB

15

0dB

8

0dB

8

0dB

3

MIC 4

1

3

MIC IN (BAL)

LINE N(UNBAL)

INSERTNSERT

LOW CUT

HARD

100Hz

OFF

SOFT

GAIN GAIN

CLIP CLIP

02050

MIC

0dB 0dB

+30

LINE

0dB

HIGH

15KHz

+15

5K

+15

+10

0dB

MID MID

1KHz

MID

freq

Hz

600

0dB

LOW

80Hz

0dB

AUX1

pre

8

0dB

AUX2

D

post

F X

8

centercenter

PAN PAN

RightLeftRight

CH

MUTE MUTE

ON

0dB

LEVEL LEVEL

CH5 LEFT IN (MONO)

12

CH6 RIGHT IN

CH9 10 IN (LEFT) CH13 14 IN (LEFT)

CH12 11 IN (RIGHT) CH16 15 IN (RIGHT)

LOW CUT

HARD

100Hz

SOFT

HIGH

15KHz

+1515

MID

freq

Hz

OPERATING

5K

LOW

80Hz

8

+1515

PHONES

AUX1

pre

LEFT

+10

AUX2

RIGHT

post

+10

0dB

20 10010

CH7 LEFT IN (MONO)

BASS ENHANCER

BYPASS ON

+10

CH8 RIGHT IN

14

13

12

15

11

1

16

10

9

PRESETS

8

FX LEVEL

CENTER &

SURROUND OUT

AUX1 OUT

AUX2 OUT

PHONES

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

+10

0 B

8

center center

Left

0dB

8

5-6 7-8

0dB

8

0dB

GHIBLI 16

16 CHANNEL M XING CONSOLE

BALANCED +4dBu

VIBRAFLANGE

1

FUNKY

2 3

ROCKABILLY BIGSTAGE

4 5

VIBRATO

8 9

FLANGER

12 13

CHORUS

16

8

REVERB LEVEL

AUX1

pre

+10

PAN

Right

LEVEL

+10

AUX1

pre

+10

LEVEL

LTO

+10

8

Left

8

LEFT OUT

RIGHT

OUT

PEAK

0 B

AUX1

pre

+10

PAN

Right

0dB

LEVEL

+10

0dB

AUX1

pre

+10

0dB

LEVEL

8

+10

8

+10

8

+10

8

+10

2

HOOK

GHIBLI 16(FX) IN A LIVE GIG

UP

COMPRESSOR

MIC 1MIC 1 M C 2M C 2 MIC 3MIC

MIC IN (BAL) MIC IN (BAL) MIC IN (BAL)

LNE IN (UNBAL) LINE IN (UNBAL) LINE IN (UNBAL)

GUITAR

HOOK

12 12 2

INSERTNSERT

BASS

UP

MIC 2MIC 1

KEYBOARD 1

POWERED SUBWOOFER

STAGE MONITORS

KEYBOARD 2

3

MIC 4MIC 4

CH5LEFT IN MONO

1

12

3

MIC IN (BAL)

LINEIN (UNBAL)

INS RTINS RT

DAT PLAYER

CH7LEFT N (MONO)

CH6RIGHT N

CH8RIGHT N

CH9-10 N LEFT) CH1314 N (LEFT)

CH12 11 N R GHT) CH16-15N R GHT)

SURROUNDOUT

CD PLAYER

CENTER&

AUX1OUT

AUX2OUT

PHO ES

LTO

GHIBLI 16

16CHANNEL MIXNG CONSOLE

BALANCED+4dBu

RGHT

LEFT OUT

OUT

DRUM MACHINE

MAIN POWERED SPEAKERS

SECONDARY POWERED SPEAKERS

MIXING IN SURROUND WITH GHIBLI 16(FX)

CENTER CHANNEL

LEFT CHANNEL

SURROUND CHANNEL

MIC 1MIC 1 MIC 2MIC 2 MIC 3MIC

12

3

M C IN (BAL) MIC N (BAL) MIC IN (BAL)

L NE IN (UNBAL) LINE N (UNBAL) LINE IN (UNBAL)

2

3

NSERTINSERT

3

MIC 4MIC 4

3

M C IN (BAL)

L NE IN (UNBAL)

INSERTINSERT

CH5 LEFT N (MONO)

12

CH6 RIGHT IN

CH9 10 IN (LEFT) CH13-14 N (LEFT)

CH12-11IN (RIGHT) CH16-15 N (RIGHT)

1

CH7 LEFT IN (MONO)

CH8 RIGHT IN

CENTER &

SURROUND OUT

AUX1 OUT

AUX2 OUT

PHONES

LTO

GHIBLI 16

16-CHANNELM XING CONSOLE

BALANCED+4dBu

LEFT OUT

RIGHT OUT

RIGHT CHANNEL

SURROUND CHANNEL

3

3. QUICK START

This is the fastest way to get something out from your GHIBLI 16(FX) if you have a keyboard and a microphone.

Plug the microphone into Channel 1 MIC IN. Turn down GAIN, AUX and LEVEL controls. Put the EQ controls on center position. Keep MAIN MIX LEVEL control on mid position. Turn on your GHIBLI 16(FX). Sing or speak in to the microphone with normal volume and adjust the GAIN control

so that the Master LED Meter stays around "0" and never exceed 10. Ifyoulike,youcanaddsomeequalizationatthisstage. Connect speakers and amplifiers and turn them ON. Turn up Channel 1 fader to "0" and the LEFT/RIGHT main fader to one quarter Connect your stereo keyboard into channel 5/6 and turn on the channel Level on

mid position.

Here you are. It is your first mix with your GHIBLI 16.

SPOTLIGHT

4. CONTROL ELEMENTS

For your better understanding of the complete operational possibilities of your GHIBLI 16(FX), we have divided this part of the Manual in five different sections:

a. Including all Input and Output sockets

PATCHBAY:

b. Describing the functions of the Microphone input strip

MIC INPUT:

c. Describing the 10 input channels strip

STEREO INPUT:

d.

MASTER SECTION

e.

DSP SECTION

4

MIC 1MIC 1 MIC 2MIC 2 MIC 3MIC

12

3123

MC N BAL) MC N(BAL) MIC IN (BAL)

LNE IN UNBAL) INE N UNBAL)

OWCUT

H RD

1 0Hz

O F

B PASS COMP DE S

GAIN GAIN

02050

MC

+30

INE

0 B

HGH

1 K z

0 B

KHz

6 0

5K

0 B510 B

151

0 B

AUX1

0

0 B

AUX2

D

post

F X

8

0

ce t r cet

PAN PAN

Righteft

CH

MUTE MUTE

ON

0 B

LEVEL LEVEL

8

+10

1

INSERTNSERT

FF

SO T

B PASS COMP DEES YPASS

CLP CL P

02050

MC

0dB 0dB

+30

INE

MID MD

1KHz

MD

feq

Hz

6 0

LOW

0Hz

dB

p e

8

0 B

D F X

8

ON

dB

8

2

3

2

1312

PAT CH BAY

OWCUT

LOWCUT

H RD

1 0Hz

00 z

OFF

S FT

COMPDE ES BYPASSCOMP DE ES

GAN GA N

CLP CL P

0

MIC

0dB 0dB

200+ 00200+ 0

LNE

LI E

HGH

1 K z

+ 515dB15+ 515

+ 5dB1515

dB 0dB

MD MD

+ 515dB+1515

CMIC INPUT

6 0

5K

5K K

dB

LOW

0Hz

80Hz

1

dB0dB

AUX1

pre

8

0

dB10dB

AUX2

D

post

F

X

8

+ 0

PAN PAN

RghtLeft Le t

CHONCH

CH

MUTE MUTE

ON

dB 0dB

LEVEL LEVEL

8

+ 0 + 0

+10

3

MIC 4MIC 4

MICIN (BAL)

OFF

00

3

IN ER

TINSRT

dB

8

10

8

10

c ntc n e

RghtLeftRight

8

4

CH5L FTIN (MONO

CH 2 1 IN RGHT) CH16 5 IN RIG T)

LOWCUT

ARD

0 Hz

OFT

HGH

5K z

z

OPERATNG

LOW

80Hz

51dB5

AUX1

pre

LEFT

AUX2

RIGHT

post

CH7 EFTIN MONO

15

14

13

12

11

BASSENHANCERBASSENHANCER

0dB

B PASS ON

8

+ 0

PHONES

20 10010

MASTER

MAIN MIX LEVELMAIN MIX LEVEL

RIGHT N

( EFT)

1

16

2

8

10

9

PRESETS

FXLEVEL

CENTER&

SURROUNDOUT

AUX1OUT

AUX2OUT

PHONES

DSP

1 2

3

3 4

4

5

8 9

6

2

7

3 6

108+ 0

REVERBLEVEL

STEREO INPUT

0dB

cene ene

L ft

8

0dB

8

9-12 13-16

8

0dB

5-6

0dB

VBRAFLANGE

ROCKABLLY BGSTAGE

VBRATO

CHORUS

UNKY

LANGER

AUX1

pre

10

PAN

Rght

EVEL

+ 0

AUX1

pre

10

EVEL

+ 0

GHIBLI 16

16 HANN L IX NG CO SOLE

BALA CED + dBu

Let

LTO

LEFT

OUT

RGHT

OUT

PEAK

0dB

AUX1

p e

8

10

PAN

Rig t

0dB

EVEL

8

+10

7-8

0dB

AUX1

p e

8

10

0dB

EVEL

8

+10