Alesis MultiMix12Firewire Frequently Asked Questions Manual page 9

GENERAL ISSUES
Can I use the MultiMix as a regular old analog mixer, without a computer?
Yes, absolutely! The Firewire functionality is extra, not mandatory.
I'm not sure if the MultiMix is being "seen" by my computer. How can I
tell?
In Windows, choose Start, Control Panel, and then Sounds and Audio Devices.
Click the Audio tab. Check to see that the MultiMix is available under the Sound
Playback and Sound Recording drop-down boxes.
In Mac, open the Audio MIDI Setup control panel and see if the MultiMix can be
selected.
For both Mac and Windows, if the MultiMix is not available, try turning off and
on again the MultiMix. If that does not work, with the MultiMix on, pull the
Firewire cable out of either the computer or the mixer, wait a few seconds, and
then re-insert it.
You will want to close and reopen the control panel to see if these actions have
solved the problem.
If neither of these approaches works, reboot your computer with the MultiMix
turned on. Don't simply "restart." Rather, shut the computer completely off.
This will reset the computer's Firewire device that detects the MultiMix.
Once in a while, the Firewire device in your computer may not reset entirely even
if the power has been turned off. In these cases, turn off your computer and
actually remove the power cord from the computer. Wait about ten seconds, plug
the power cord back in, and then start your computer. This approach virtually
guarantees that the MultiMix will be seen by your computer.
What's the best way to connect my headphones and speakers and to monitor
my recordings?
1. Connect your headphones and speakers
Attach your headphones to the HEADPHONES output and your powered
speakers (or speaker amplifier) to the CONTROL ROOM OUT jacks.
2. Route the 2-TRACK input
Press down the button to send the 2 TRACK signal—the signal from the
computer—to the HEADPHONE/CONTROL ROOM knob. DO NOT press
down the other 2 TRACK button, the one that sends the 2-track signal to the
MAIN mix.
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