Installation; Connecting To A Mixing Console - Alesis 3 User Manual

INSTALLATION

Before unpacking your new Alesis MICROVERB III unit, take a moment to look through this instruction
manual. We've made it brief and informative and it will answer any questions that you might have.
Some helpful setup thoughts are included along with some useful application hints.
CONNECTING TO INSTRUMENTS, MICROPHONES
The Alesis MICROVERB III has high impedance inputs that are ideally suited for use either with
instrument pickups or line level signals. Although microphones can be connected directly into the
MICROVERB III, it is recommended that they be connected to a mixing console first and then
connected to the MICROVERB III as described in Figures 3 or 4 for quietest operation.
The MICROVERB III is a stereo unit, meaning there are both left and right inputs and outputs.
However, it can be used with just a mono input (into the left input) with the result being a stereo output.
This will probably be how the unit will be used the majority of the time. It should be noted that if only
the right input of the MICROVERB III is used, the input signal will appear as mono (present in both
channels) at the dry side of the mix control. See figure 1
FIGURE 1
MONO CONNECTION OF MICROVERB III
Left Output
To Amplifier or Mixing Console
Instrument or Mic
Left Input Right Output

CONNECTING TO A MIXING CONSOLE

The MICROVERB III handles mono or stereo sends at all system levels. The input circuitry of the
MICROVERB III can easily handle +4dBv levels (+20dBv peaks), while having enough input or output
gain to interface with the extremely low signal levels of budget recording systems.
The MICROVERB III may be connected to the mixing console in several ways. If several instruments
or vocals must be effected at the same time, then the MICROVERB III should be connected to the
auxiliary send and return controls of the console. Simply connect an aux send of the mixing console
to either of the inputs of the MICROVERB III (or 2 aux sends connected to both left and right of the
MICROVERB III for stereo) and then connect the output of the MICROVERB III back to either the aux
returns or input channels. Remember, in this situation, the control should always be set fully to
mix
the right (clockwise) for maximum effect. Also, a mono input to MICROVERB III results in a stereo
output. See figure 2