Alesis MultiMix8FX Reference Manual page 30

5
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.
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Not using TRS cables.
Phantom power is not
turned on.
Microphone is damaged.
Channel level is too low.
Instrument volume is too
low.
Gain is too low.
Effects level is too low.
An effect hasn't been
selected.
Effects processor is not
plugged in or turned on.
Aux outputs of mixer aren't
connected to inputs of
processor or processor's
outputs aren't connected to
mixer's inputs.
Mixer's effects return signal is
too low.
Nothing is routed to the
HDPH/CTRL RM output.
Make sure you are using 1/4"
TRS cables.
Turn on phantom power using
the switch on the rear panel of
the mixer.
Test the microphone on other
audio devices. If you detect
damage, contact the
manufacturer or dealer.
Turn up channel level.
Turn up the instrument's
volume control. If problem
persists, check the instrument by
plugging headphones into the
instrument's phone jack.
Adjust the channel's GAIN
control.
Turn up the level using the
EFFECTS / AUX RET B
LEVEL control in the master
section of the mixer.
Press the EFFECTS knob on
the desired effect and make sure
the SIG indicator is lit.
Make sure unit is plugged in and
turned on.
Make sure the mixer's aux
outputs are connected to the
processor's inputs and that the
processor's outputs are
connected to the mixer's aux
inputs.
Turn up the output of the
effects processor or turn up the
mixer's AUX RET A LEVEL or
EFFECTS / AUX RET B
LEVEL in the master section.
Press the desired MIX or 2 TK
To Mix button.