Alesis Studio 32 Manuals

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Alesis Studio 32 Reference Manual (87 pages)

Recording Console

Brand: Alesis | Category: Music Equipment | Size: 4.26 MB

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
6
How to Use this Manual
6
For Beginners
6
For the Experienced: a Quick Overview
8
About the Studio 32
9
Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording
10
The Stages of Multitrack Recording
11
The Different Mixes and What They're Needed for
13
Multitrack MIX
13
Monitor (Control Room) MIX
15
Aux Sends and Returns: Effects
17
Guided Tour
18
Recorder MIX/Monitor MIX System
18
Starting at the Source: Input and TRIM
18
The Equalizer
19
Fader and Assignment Section
19
Monitor 1/2 Section
20
Aux Send/Return System
21
Aux Sends
21
Stereo Aux Returns
21
Control Room System
22
Control Room Source
22
Solo/Pfl
22
Meters
23
Hooking It up
24
Unpacking and Inspection
24
Installing in a Rack
24
Power
25
Avoiding Ground Loop Noise
26
Channel Inputs and Outputs
27
MIC Inputs
27
Line Inputs
27
Tape Inputs
28
Direct Outputs
28
Insert
29
Master Inputs and Outputs
30
Main Outputs
30
Main Inserts
30
Group Outputs
30
Control Room Outputs
30
Track Inputs
30
Stereo Aux Returns
31
Monitor and Auxiliary Outputs
31
Headphones
31
Chart of Connections
32
Studio 32 Reference Manual
33
Connecting to an Unbalanced -10 Dbv Multitrack Recorder
33
Connecting to a Professional +4 Dbu Multitrack Recorder
34
Connecting to a 2-Track Mixdown Deck
35
Connecting to a Control Room Amplifier
36
Connecting to a Headphone Amp
36
Connecting to a Patchbay
36
Effects and Signal Processing
38
Connecting Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects
38
Should You Use One or Two Inputs to Effects
39
Using Effects
40
Connecting Signal Processors to Insert Jacks
43
Multitrack Recording Applications
44
Recording
44
Setting Levels
44
How to Record a Single Source to One Track
46
Recording Multiple Sources to One Track
47
Recording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks (Stereo)
48
Recording Tips
49
About Metering
49
Overdubbing
50
Using MONITOR 1/2 to Monitor the Multitrack
50
Using the Channel Faders to Monitor the Multitrack
51
Monitoring MIDI Virtual Tracks
54
Bouncing Tracks
55
Playback/Mixdown
57
Getting the MIX to the 2-Track Deck
57
Mixdown Basics
57
Guidelines for a Rough MIX
58
Sound Reinforcement Applications
60
Creating a Mono House MIX
60
Subgrouping with the Group Faders
60
Stage Monitor MIX
61
Alternate Uses for the Monitor 1/2 Section: Stereo Recording During a Live Concert
62
Using Monitor 1/2 to Feed a Cassette Deck
62
Using Monitor 1/2 as the PA MIX During Multitrack Recording
63
Video Production and Post-Production
64
Description of Controls
66
Channel Input Controls
66
Trim
66
Fader Source Switch
66
Equalizer Section
67
75 Hz Switch
67
EQ in Switch
67
HIGH and LOW
67
MID EQ Controls: LEVEL, FREQ, and Q
67
Auxiliary Send Section
69
AUX 3(5) SOURCE Switch
69
AUX 3(5) and AUX 4(6) Sends
69
TO 5/6 Switch (Aux Assign Switch)
69
MONITOR 1/2 SOURCE Switch
69
Monitor 1/2 Level, Monitor 1/2 Pan
70
Channel Output Section
70
Channel PAN
70
Mute
70
Peak Led
70
-20 Db (Signal Present) LED
70
Solo
71
Group Assign Switches (1/2, 3/4)
71
L/R Switch
71
Channel Fader
71
Master Section
72
Power and Phantom Indicators
72
Headphones Level and Source
72
Phone Jacks
72
Stereo Aux Return Section
72
Mon 1/2
72
Level
72
L/R Assign Switch
73
GRP 1/2 Assign Switches (Stereo Aux Return a and B Only)
73
GRP 3/4 Assign Switches (Stereo Aux Return C and D Only)
73
SOLO in PLACE Switch
73
Aux Master Controls
74
Auxiliary Masters
74
Monitor 1/2 Master
74
LINK to L/R Switch
74
Control Room/Solo Section
75
Solo Master Level
75
Solo SIP/PFL Switch
75
Control Room Level and Source
75
Mono
76
Master L/R Fader
76
Meters
76
Group Master Controls
77
TO L/R Switches
77
MONO Switch
77
Group 1-4 Master
77
L/R Master Fader
77
Back Panel
78
POWER Switch
78
Power Cable
78
PHANTOM Switch
78
Control Room out
78
Track Tape in
78
Main Outs
79
Main Inserts
79
Group Outputs
79
Stereo Aux Return Input Jacks
79
Auxiliary Outputs (Including Mon 1/2)
79
Channel Input/Output Jacks (16)
79
Direct out
79
Tape in
80
Insert Jack
80
Line in Jack
80
MIC in Jack
80
Warranty Information
83
Refer All Servicing to Alesis
84
Obtaining Repair Service
84
Auxiliary Masters
87

Alesis Studio 32 User Manual (21 pages)

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Alesis Studio 32 Service Manual (36 pages)

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