Alesis MultiMix8FX Reference Manual

Alesis MultiMix8FX Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Welcome!... 3 About the MultiMix-8FX ...4 MultiMix-8FX Key Features ... 4 How to Use This Manual...5 A Few Words for Beginners ...6 Important Safety Instructions...7 Important Safety Instructions (English)...7 Safety symbols used in this product... 7 Please follow these precautions when using this product:...
  • Page 4 Simple Recording Setup...25 Simple Live Setup...25 Using Additional External Audio Sources...25 Importing Music Into Your Computer...25 Chapter Five: Troubleshooting ...27 Chapter Six: Specifications ...31 Chapter Seven: Block Diagram ...33 Glossary ...35 Warranty/Contact Alesis ...37 Alesis Limited Warranty... 37 Alesis Contact Information... 38...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis MultiMix-8FX a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, because we've heard the results that creative people like you have achieved with them.
  • Page 6: About The Multimix-8Fx

    Introduction About the MultiMix-8FX The MultiMix-8FX is the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers. We’ve come a long way since the 1622 mixer we first built in 1989. Since that time audio technology has grown in leaps and bounds, pushing up quality and driving down prices.
  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the MultiMix-8FX. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use the table of contents to look up specific functions.
  • Page 8: A Few Words For Beginners

    Introduction A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix- 8FX are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this manual with that in mind. We also designed the MultiMix-8FX to be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can quickly pick up the basics.
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.
  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make sure that injury or damage will not result from cables pulling on the apparatus and its mounting. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Page 11: Instructions De Sécurité Importantes (French)

    Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructions de fonctionnement et de maintenance dans la documentation jointe avec ce produit. Ce symbole avertit l’utilisateur de la présence d’une tension non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil pouvant engendrer des chocs électriques.
  • Page 12 Important Safety Instructions 12. N’utilisez qu’avec un stand, ou table conçus pour l’utilisation d’audio professionnel ou instruments de musique. Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur des appareils et leur support. 13. Débranchez l’appareil lors d’un orage ou lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé...
  • Page 13: Lesen Sie Bitte Die Folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German)

    Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alarmiert den Benutzer, daß es wichtige Funktionieren und Wartung Anweisungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet. Dieses Symbol warnt den Benutzer der nicht isolierten Spannung innerhalb der Maßeinheit, die gefährliche elektrische Schläge verursachen kann.
  • Page 14 Important Safety Instructions 12. Verwenden Sie ausschließlich Wagen, Ständer, oder Tische, die speziell für professionelle Audio- und Musikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie einen Rollwagen benutzen, achten Sie darauf, das dieser nicht umkippt, um Verletzungen auszuschließen.
  • Page 15: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Important Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity See our Web site at: http://www.alesis.com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the MultiMix-8FX This diagram will help you get the MultiMix-8FX hooked up and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal preference and on whether you’re performing live or recording. For example, you’ll see below that the MAIN MIX OUT can be routed to a recording device for recording, or to a PA system for live performance.
  • Page 18: Setting Levels

    Getting Started Setting Levels Before you can begin mixing different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you’re using. This helps to prevent distortion and clipping. The idea is to get the strongest signal possible without clipping. Here’s how: 1.
  • Page 19: Chapter Two: A Tour Of The Multimix

    A Tour of the MultiMix In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MulitMix-8FX’s components (except for the digital effects processor, which is explained in the next chapter). Please refer to the diagrams as you read each section to see which components we’re talking about. Patchbay At the rear portion of the top of the MultiMix-8FX, you’ll find the patchbay.
  • Page 20: Line Inputs (Channels 5 - 8)

    A Tour of the MultiMix Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 8) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 8 are stereo inputs that have left and right inputs. If you’re using one of these channels as a mono input, plug your instrument into the left input. Channels 5 –...
  • Page 21: Channel Strips

    A Tour of the MultiMix Channel Strips The eight channel strips are virtually identical to each other, with the only difference being that channels 1 – 4 are mono and channels 5 – 8 are stereo. Each channel strip contains the following components.
  • Page 22: Master Section

    A Tour of the MultiMix The MultiMix gives you three bands of EQ per channel. Using these knobs, you can tailor the channel’s signal by boosting some frequencies and cutting others. The LO and HI controls are shelving controls with fixed frequencies of 75 Hz and 12 kHz respectively.
  • Page 23: 2Tk To Ctrl Room Switch

    2TK TO CTRL ROOM Switch When you engage this switch, the signal coming in from the 2- TRACK jacks is routed to the headphones and to the control room output. This level is controlled by the HDPH / CTRL ROOM level control and cancels out any signal from the main mix. AUX RETURN A LEVEL This is the level control for the signal returning to the mixer via AUX RETURN A.
  • Page 24: Power Supply Unit

    A Tour of the MultiMix Power Supply Unit This unit provides 18.5 VAC at 700 mA, more than enough to keep your MultiMix-8FX running smoothly. As with nearly all power supply units, this one tends to get warm when left on for a while.
  • Page 25: Chapter Three: Digital Effects Processor

    Digital Effects Processor Onboard your MultiMix-8FX™ is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on where to use these, but don’t limit yourself to our suggestions. We recommend that you experiment with these effects to get a good feel for how they can improve your mixes.
  • Page 26: Chorus

    Digital Effects Processor CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE These create a sweeping, swooshing sound effect that you will probably recognize. DELAY These effects are based on a discreet repetition or echo of the input.
  • Page 27: Chapter Four: Applications

    Applications Your MultiMix-8FX can be used in a wide variety of ways in both live and recording applications. You have several options for bringing sound into and out of the board. And when it’s brought in, you can route it to various parts of the mixer for certain desired effects, or even send it to an external processor or tape deck and back.
  • Page 28 Applications compatible with your computer, and you’ll need proper recording software. You can find these in many computer or music stores.
  • Page 29: Chapter Five: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you’re having problems operating the MultiMix-8FX, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms No sound from the mixer. Audio signal is distorted. Audio signal carries an unwanted hum. Cause Mixer is not plugged in or turned on. Channel levels are too low.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Microphone level is too low. No or low sound from a channel. Internal effects aren’t working. External effects aren’t working. LED meters not working. Not using TRS cables. Phantom power is not turned on. Microphone is damaged. Channel level is too low. Instrument volume is too low.
  • Page 31 No power. Incorrect or defective power supply. Troubleshooting Replace with correct power supply (only use Alesis- recommended AC output power supply).
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  • Page 33: Chapter Six: Specifications

    Specifications For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the MultiMix’s operating levels. Input Channels Mic In Sensitivity Range: Line In Sensitivity Range: Mic/Line Gain Range: Equalization High-Pass Filter: High Shelving: Mid Bandpass/Band Reject: Low Shelving: Aux Sends Aux Send A &...
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  • Page 35: Chapter Seven: Block Diagram

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  • Page 37: Glossary

    Glossary Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your MultiMix-8FX. Term aux (auxiliary) An additional set of outputs and inputs found on many mixers. These allow the addition of external effects and other audio sources. balance A control that lets you control the position of sound in a stereo signal by altering the relative levels of the left and right channels.
  • Page 38 Glossary level master section mic preamp mixer mono (monaural) phantom power post-fader pre-fader return send stereo unity gain boosting mic and line signals. The amount of power driving an audio signal. The most common names given to levels of varying voltage are, from lowest to highest, microphone level, instrument level and line level.
  • Page 39: Warranty/Contact Alesis

    For the most effective service, the purchaser should register the purchase on the ALESIS website at http://www.alesis.com/support/warranty.htm. During the warranty period ALESIS shall, at its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by ALESIS or its authorized service representative.
  • Page 40: Alesis Contact Information

    MultiMix-8FX Reference Manual Revision 1.0 by Edwin Erdmann Copyright 2002, Alesis Distribution, LLC. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. “MultiMix-8FX” is a trademark of Alesis Distribution, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice. 7-51-0130-A 1/07/2003...

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