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Alesis GRIP Legacy Series Audio Processor Synthesizer User Manual

Alesis GRIP Legacy Series Audio Processor Synthesizer User Manual

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

    Table Of Contents Introduction...3 Welcome!... 3 About the GRIP ...4 GRIP Key Features ... 4 How to Use This Manual ...5 Important Safety Instructions...7 Important Safety Instructions (English)...7 Safety symbols used in this product... 7 Please follow these precautions when using this product:... 7 Instructions de Sécurité...
  • Page 4 IEC POWER Jack ... 22 Suggested Settings ...23 Troubleshooting...25 Troubleshooting Index... 25 Specifications ...27 Audio Input ... 27 Audio Output ... 27 Audio Performance ... 27 Mechanical ... 27 Index ...31 Warranty/Contact Alesis ...33 Alesis Limited Warranty... 33 Alesis Contact Information... 34...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis GRIP a part of your setup. 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 Grip

    Introduction About the GRIP The GRIP offers you advanced methods for processing and generating low frequencies for live or recorded music. It does this via two different methods of signal processing. First, it gives you several different means of adjusting the character and level of the low frequencies of the input signal.

  • 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 GRIP. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about studio equipment should use the table of contents to look up specific functions.
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  • 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 un-insulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks.
  • Page 10 Important Safety Instructions When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11.

  • Page 11: Instructions De Sécurité Importantes (French)

    Important Safety Instructions 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...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Instructions sécurité. Si le cordon secteur ne rentre pas dans la prise de courant, demandez à un électricien qualifié de remplacer la prise. 10. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon secteur ou de le pincer, en particulier au niveau de la prise, et aux endroits où il sor de l’appareil.

  • Page 13: Lesen Sie Bitte Die Folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German)

    Important Safety Instructions 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 9. Verfehlen Sie nicht den Zweck des grounging Terminals auf dem Netzstecker. Dieses Terminal wird für Ihre Sicherheit zur Verfügung gestellt. 10. Verlegen Sie das Netzkabel des Gerätes niemals so, daß man darüber stolpern kann oder daß es gequetscht wird. 11.

  • 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: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking Up the GRIP The following diagram shows you the standard method of integrating the GRIP into your audio setup. See the next section, “Applications,” for more about the connections in this diagram, as well as some hints on other ways to use the unit.

  • Page 18: Dj Setup

    Getting Started DJ Setup When using the unit in a DJ setup, you should connect the GRIP between the main outs of your mixer and the inputs of your amplifier. The XOVER OUT should be connected to a separate amplifier and subwoofer that can handle very low frequencies.

  • Page 19: Stabilizing Your Turntable And Cd Player

    Getting Started Stabilizing Your Turntable and CD Player Because a turntable is a delicate instrument, it is extremely susceptible to audio vibrations that occur nearby, especially low-frequency vibrations. The increased levels of bass produced by the GRIP could cause your turntable to vibrate, producing unwanted feedback.
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  • Page 21: A Tour Of The Grip

    A Tour of the GRIP Front Panel POWER Button Press this to turn the GRIP on and off. The button is lit blue when the GRIP is receiving power. This is a “soft” power switch that does not actually interrupt power, but simply suspends operation and turns off the front-panel LEDs.

  • Page 22: Xover Out Button

    A Tour of the GRIP When using the GRIP on program material – such as a CD or LP - you should set the XOVER knob to a low setting so that the unit doesn’t process the vocals or other lead instruments. For your reference, the graphs at the right provide examples of typical...

  • Page 23: A Tour Of The Grip

    A Tour of the GRIP GAIN REDUCTION LED Meter The red LED meter displays the amount of gain reduction applied by the bass limiters. An increase in gain reduction – by turning the BASS DRIVE Knob clockwise - will cause the meter to light from right to left.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    A Tour of the GRIP Rear Panel INPUT Jacks The GRIP’s two input jacks give you analog stereo inputs using TRS balanced 1/4” connectors. If you are using a mono instrument, plug it into the left input jack. The nominal input level, with the INPUT knob at 12 o’clock, is +4 dBu (1.23 VRMS).

  • Page 25: Suggested Settings

    Suggested Settings LARGE PA: Give those big sub-woofers something to do! SMALL PA: A little extra bass embiggens the smallest speakers. Try to match the LO CUT setting to your speakers’ specified frequency response. SYNTH BASS/BASS GUITAR: More is better. BASS EXTENSION: Add clear, natural sub-bass to older CDs and LPs.
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  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Index Symptoms Unit does not function (no Unit not plugged in. display or audio). Audio distorted, even in Input level too high. BYPASS. Output level too high. No sound, level low. Incorrect input/output connections. Master volume set too low. Bass not present or too Bass level or sub-bass level low.
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  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications udio Input Input Connectors: Stereo b Nominal Input Level (Input Knob at 12:00): +4 dBu (1.23 VRMS) Input Impedance: 10 kOhms Audio Output Output C onnectors: 3 balanced 1/4” TRS jacks ominal Output Level: +4 dBu (1.23 VRMS dBFS Maximum Output Level: +19 dBu (6.9 VRMS) = -0 dBFS...
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  • Page 31: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...

  • Page 33: Index

    Index 4-track, 16 ADAT, 16 amplifier, 16 BASS DRIVE knob, 20 BASS LEVEL knob, 20 BASS LEVEL meter, 20 BYPASS button, 21 CD player, 17 CLIP indicator, 20 connecting the GRIP, 16 controls BASS LEVEL knob, 20 BASS-DRIVE knob, 20 BYPASS button, 21 INPUT knob, 19 LO CUT knob, 20...

  • Page 35: Warranty/Contact Alesis

    United States of America or Canada. The terms of this warranty and any obligations of Alesis under this warranty shall apply only within the country of sale. Without limiting the foregoing, repairs under this warranty shall be made only by a duly authorized Alesis service representative in the country of sale.

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