Alto GHIBLI 16 Owner's Manual

16-channel, multi-effect mixing console with surround output

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Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL GHIBLI 16/16FX 16-CHANNEL, MULTI-EFFECT MIXING CONSOLE WITH SURROUND OUTPUT www.altoproaudio.com Version 2.0 NOV. 2007 English...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK and fire, do not expose this equipment DO NOT OPEN to moisture or rain. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR Dispose of this product should THE BACK PANEL OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Use it for small Gigs, for Computer Audio, for 4-tracks recording. GHIBLI 16(FX) also is a flexible tool for your Multimedia Presentations. Enjoy your GHIBLI 16(FX) and make sure to read this Manual carefully before operation! 2. FEATURES MIC channels with 3 bands EQ + Mid Frequency sweep and MUTE function.
Page 4 MIC 1 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 4 GHIBLI 16 16-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE CENTER & CH5 LEFT IN (MONO) CH7 LEFT IN (MONO) SURROUND OUT MIC IN (BAL) MIC IN (BAL) MIC IN (BAL)
Page 5 HOOK GHIBLI 16(FX) IN A LIVE GIG POWERED STAGE MONITORS MIC 1 MIC 2 KEYBOARD 1 SUBWOOFER COMPRESSOR KEYBOARD 2 MAIN POWERED SPEAKERS MIC 1 MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 2 MIC 3 MIC 3 MIC 4 MIC 4 GHIBLI 16 16-CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE CENTER &...
Page 6: Quick Start
3. QUICK START This is the fastest way to get something out from your GHIBLI 16(FX) if you have a keyboard and a microphone. Plug the microphone into Channel 1 MIC IN. Turn down GAIN, AUX and LEVEL controls. Put the EQ controls on center position.
Page 7: Control Elements
GHIBLI 16(FX). These four channels are also equipped with 1/4" TRS balanced or unbalanced LINE-IN plugs to connect line-level instruments such as keyboards, drum machines and effect devices.
Page 8 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS 4 STEREO LINE INPUTS (9 to 16) These are channels (9/10-11/12) and (13/14-15/16). They are organised in double stereo pair and provided with 1/4" TRS phone sockets. Y ou can connect either mono or stereo line-level instruments or use them as stereo return for external multi-effects.
Page 9 10 COMPRESSOR/DE-ESSER 80Hz Y our GHIBLI 16(FX) also includes a flexible and easy to use tube-like compressor and de-esser . It is really a powerful AUX1 dynamic processor using optical compression just like the best Tube Compressors. Two internal automatic settings...
Page 10 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS EQUALIZATION Y ou have three EQ control for each mono and stereo input channel each providing +/-15 dB of boost and cut. The signal will be unaffected when the controls on center position. Y ou may use an external equalizer to make up a mix properly, but a master equalizer will not have effect on a single channel and you may overload the signal easily.
Page 11 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS 17 MUTE If you move this switch to the right, you will mute all functions of the channel. 18 LEVEL It is channel' s LEVEL control and it determines the amount of the input signal sent to the main mix (LEFT and RIGHT output) and to the SURROUND and CENTER outputs.
Page 12 This LED indicates when your GHIBLI 16(FX) is switched-on. 26 BASS-ENHANCER The Main Output Stage of your GHIBLI 16(FX) features a very useful BASS ENHANCER processor that also provides to recover the very low end of the audio band, if you are using a small PA system without big woofer .
Page 13 4. CONTROL ELEMENTS DSP SECTION Y our GHIBLI 16FX includes a quite unique and innovative digital multi-effects with 24-bit resolution and high dynamic range. Unlike other multi-effects where all the presets are available in a sequence and via a single control, GHIBLI 16FX multi-effect unit is organized with a 16 presets control and relative Level control for vibrato and modulation controls such as chorus and flanger .
Page 14: Installation And Connection
NOTE: The power amplifier or powered monitors shall be turned ON after the GHIBLI 16(FX) and OFF before the GHIBLI 16(FX) is turned OFF . 4. Set the output level of your GHIBLI 16(FX) or the connected power amplifier at no more than 75%.
Page 15: Preset List
6. PRESET LIST (For GHIBLI 16FX Model) Preset Description Parameter VibraFlange Slight pitch variation with Flanger effect Mod Level: 90% Funky Large pitch variation with heavy Flanger effect Mod Level: 68% Rockabilly Simulate a stage space with slight Flanger effect Rate:0.1Hz Big stage Simulate a stage space of the sound.
Page 16: Block Diagram
7. BLOCK DIAGRAM LEFT-BUS RIGHT-BUS AUX-1 AUX-2...
Page 17: Technical Specification
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Mono input channels Microphone input Electronically balanced 15 Hz to 20 kHz, +/3 dB Bandwidth 0.007% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Bandwidth 20 kHz Distortion (THD & N) Gain range 0 dB to 50 dB (MIC) SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) Line input unbalanced...
Page 18: Warranty
9. WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD To obtain Warranty Service, the buyer should first fill out and return the enclosed Warranty Registration Card within 10 days of the Purchase Date. All the information presented in this Warranty Registration Card gives the manufacturer a better understanding of the sales status, so as to provide a more effective and efficient after-sales warranty service.
Page 19 NO. 1, Lane 17, Sec. 2, Han Shi West Road, Taichung 40151, Taiwan http://www.altoproaudio.com Tel: 886-4-22313737 email: alto@altoproaudio.com Fax: 886-4-22346757 All rights reserved to ALTO. All features and content might be changed without prior notice. Any photocopy, translation, or reproduction of part of this manual without written permission is forbidden. Copyright 2007 Seikaku Group NF01889-1.3...

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