Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB Reference Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction............5 Welcome!...................... 5 About the iMultiMix16 USB ..........6 iMultiMix16 USB Key Features ..............6 How to Use This Manual ...........8 A Few Words for Beginners..........9 Chapter 1: Getting Started ........11 Hooking up the iMultiMix16 USB ........11 Using Proper Cables ............12 Setting Levels ..............12 Chapter Two: A Tour of the MultiMix.....13 Patchbay................13...
  • Page 4 Table Of Contents iPod Section ..................... 20 1) BACKLIGHT..................20 2) LED Meters .................... 20 3) LIMITER ....................20 4) iPod Control Buttons ................20 5) Jog Wheel ....................20 6) iPod RECORD Fader................20 7) iPod PLAYBACK Fader ............... 21 8) iPod TO MIX ..................
  • Page 5 Table Of Contents Chapter Five: Troubleshooting ......29 Chapter Six: Specifications .......33 Chapter Seven: Block Diagram ......35 Glossary ..............37 Warranty/Contact Alesis ........39 Alesis Limited Warranty................39 Alesis Contact Information............... 40...
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  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis iMultiMix16 USB a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and building creative For more effective service and tools for the audio community. We believe in our products, product update notices, please...
  • Page 8: About The Imultimix16 Usb

    The iMultiMix USB consoles are a versatile series of mixers designed to perform well in the live and home studio realm. They are the latest in the large family of Alesis audio mixers. We’ve come a long way since introducing our first mixing console in 1989.
  • Page 9 Introduction 2-track send and return – lets you mix your audio to tape or other media and to add a tape deck or CD player to the mix. Stereo USB input and output – routes the main output and the 2-track return through the USB port in crystal- clean, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo digital audio.
  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the iMultiMix USB console. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use Helpful tips and advice are the table of contents to look up specific functions.
  • Page 11: A Few Words For Beginners

    Introduction A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the iMultiMix USB are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this manual with that in mind. We designed the iMultiMix to be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can quickly pick up the basics.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the iMultiMix16 USB This diagram will help you get the iMultiMix16 USB hooked up Be sure to follow the and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal guidelines for which cables to preference and on whether you’re performing live or recording. use (further down this page) and the procedure for setting For example, you’ll see below that the MAIN MIX OUT can be...
  • Page 14: Using Proper Cables

    Getting Started Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the iMultiMix, it’s important that you use the appropriate types of cables. Here are some simple but important guidelines: For the mic inputs, use XLR cables. For the line inputs and all other 1/4” connections, use 1/4” mono TRS cables.
  • Page 15: Chapter Two: A Tour Of The Multimix

    A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the iMulitMix16 USB’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 iMultiMix USB, you’ll find the patchbay.
  • Page 16: Line Inputs (Channels 3 - 8)

    The digital output jack is used to send the 44.1 kHz stereo audio OUTPUTS will also be sent signal to an Alesis Masterlink or any other recording device such as out of the DIGITAL OUTPUT a DAT recorder or a PC with an S/PDIF enabled sound card jack.
  • Page 17: Aux Sends

    A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 8) AUX SENDS And this is the 1/4” jack where you connect the line that’s going into the input of an external effects processor. The aux sends give you 10dB of gain that can be controlled in the AUX section of each channel input.
  • Page 18: Mute / Alt 3/4

    A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 2) MUTE / ALT 3/4 This switch has two purposes. The mute function is pretty self- explanatory: when you press the switch, the channel’s output is no longer routed to the main mix output. The second purpose of this switch is that in addition to muting a channel, it also routes it to the ALT 3/4 OUT found in the patchbay.
  • Page 19: Master Section

    A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB onboard effects processor, AUX B is used to control the level of the channel’s signal being routed to the processor. 6) EQ The iMultiMix 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.
  • Page 20: Solo Mode

    A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 5) SOLO MODE The purpose of seeing a soloed channel’s level on the The SOLO MODE switch affects the signals of channels whose LED meters is so that you can PFL / SOLO switches are engaged. When the SOLO MODE see the true level of that switch is in the up position, you’re in PFL, or pre-fader listen channel’s signal.
  • Page 21: 2Tk Switch

    A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB / 2TK Switch When you engage this switch, the signals coming in from the USB connection and the 2-TRACK IN inputs are blended and 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.
  • Page 22: Ipod Section

    A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB iPod Section The iPod section contains the controls for your iPod. With the iMultiMix USB you can not only play content from your iPod, but you can also record your mix directly to it. Please note that not all iPod models are compatible for playback and recording from the iMultiMix USB –...
  • Page 23: Ipod Playback Fader

    A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 7) iPod PLAYBACK Fader This fader controls the audio playback level of your iPod through the mixer. 8) iPod TO MIX While it’s connected to the iMultiMix, your iPod will This button sends the signal from your iPod to the MAIN MIX, charge automatically except which is sent to the MAIN MIX OUT jacks.
  • Page 24: Rear Of The Mixer

    A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. 1) Power Input Here’s where you plug in your mixer’s external power supply. You should always connect your power supply to the mixer before you The POWER INPUT is built plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 25: Processor

    Digital Effects Processor Onboard your iMultiMix USB 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 iMultiMix USB 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: Simple Live Setup

    MAIN MIX OUT to a PA system amplifier and the CTRL RM OUT to a headphone amplifier for monitoring purposes. You could also connect a digital equalizer (like the Alesis DEQ-230D) between the DIGITAL OUT and a PA system for extra tone control.
  • Page 29: Using The Imultimix16 Usb With A Computer

    Applications Using the iMultiMix16 USB with a Computer Your Alesis iMultiMix mixer comes with a Full Speed USB 1.1 port which you can connect to a computer. This USB connection allows you to send CD-quality (stereo, 16-bit, 44.1 kHz) audio between the computer and your iMultiMix mixer.
  • Page 30: Connection Instructions For Macintosh (Os X Only)

    Applications Devices (or Multimedia), go to the Audio tab, and select the “USB audio codec” as your default sound recording and sound playback device. Connection instructions for Macintosh (OS X only) After plugging in the iMultiMix USB, select “USB Audio CODEC”...
  • Page 31: Chapter Five: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you’re having problems operating the iMultiMix16 USB, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms Cause Solution Mixer is not plugged in or turned Plug in mixer and turn it on. Faders are too low. Raise appropriate faders. Control room level is turned Turn up control room level.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Too much low-level noise in the Engage the channel’s high-pass filter mix. by pressing the HPF switch. Audio signal carries an unwanted Interference from appliances Engage the channel’s high-pass filter hum. such as air conditioners. by pressing the HPF switch. Make sure you are using 1/4”...
  • Page 33 See your Computer configuration may be USB chipset documentation for incompatible with USB audio further information if required. Replace with correct power supply Incorrect or defective power No power. (only use Alesis-recommended AC supply. output power supply).
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  • Page 35: Chapter Six: Specifications

    Specifications For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the iMultiMix16 USB’s operating levels. Input Channels Mic In Sensitivity Range: -60dBu to –10dBu nominal, +5dBu maximum Line In Sensitivity Range: -40dBu to -+10dBu nominal, +25dBu maximum All measurements done Mic/Line Gain Range: +10 to +60dB over a 22Hz –...
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  • Page 37: Chapter Seven: Block Diagram

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  • Page 39: Glossary

    Glossary Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your iMultiMix16 USB. Term Definition 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 40 Glossary fader A device that allows you to control the level of an audio signal by sliding the fader up and down. Each input channel of the iMultiMix USB has its own fader, and so do the MAIN MIX and ALT 3/4. gain The measure of extra amplification applied to an audio signal.
  • Page 41: Warranty/Contact Alesis

    ALESIS website at http://www.alesis.com/account/productregistration.php. register your iMultiMix online at: 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 http://www.alesis.com/ ALESIS or its authorized service representative. In all cases disputes concerning this account/productregistration warranty shall be resolved as prescribed by law.
  • Page 42: Alesis Contact Information

    Web site: http://www.alesis.com iMultiMix16 USB Reference Manual Copyright 2008, Alesis Distribution, LLC. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. “iMultiMix” and “iMultiMix16 USB” are trademarks of Alesis, LLC. Specifications subject to change without notice. 7-51-0256-A...

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