Alesis 8FX - Manual

Introduction 5 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications for the MultiMix-8FX. While it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully, those having general knowledge about mixing should use the table o...

Introduction 6 A Few Words for Beginners We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix- 8FX are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this manual with that in mind. We also designed the MultiMix-8FX to be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can quickl...

Important Safety Instructions 7 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 uninsulated voltage within t...

Important Safety Instructions 8 12. Use only with a cart, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audio or music equipment. In any installation, make sure that injury or damage will not result from cables pulling on the apparatus and its mounting. If a cart is used, use caution w...

Important Safety Instructions 9 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 prése...

Important Safety Instructions 11 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 w...

Important Safety Instructions 13 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 ...

1 Getting Started 15 Hooking up the MultiMix-8FX This diagram will help you get the MultiMix-8FX hooked up and ready to go. The equipment you use depends on personal preference and on whether you’re performing live or recording. For example, you’ll see below that the MAIN MIX OUT can be routed to a ...

1 Getting Started 16 Setting Levels Before you can begin mixing different audio sources with your MultiMix, you must set the level for each channel you’re using. This helps to prevent distortion and clipping. The idea is to get the strongest signal possible without clipping. Here’s how: 1. Turn the ...

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 17 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the MulitMix-8FX’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 rea...

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 18 Line Inputs (Channels 5 – 8) Unlike channels 1 – 4, the line inputs on channels 5 – 8 are stereo inputs that have left and right inputs. If you’re using one of these channels as a mono input, plug your instrument into the left input. Channels 5 – 8 don’t have the extra ga...

A Tour of the MultiMix 2 19 Channel Strips The eight channel strips are virtually identical to each other, with the only difference being that channels 1 – 4 are mono and channels 5 – 8 are stereo. Each channel strip contains the following components. Level Control The level control knob controls ho...

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 20 EQ The MultiMix 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. The LO and HI controls are shelving controls with fixed frequencies of 75 Hz and 12 kHz respectively. The MID c...

2 A Tour of the MultiMix 22 Power Supply Unit This unit provides 18.5 VAC at 700 mA, more than enough to keep your MultiMix-8FX running smoothly. As with nearly all power supply units, this one tends to get warm when left on for a while. This is perfectly normal. Power On Another easy one. Switch th...

3 Digital Effects Processor 23 Onboard your MultiMix-8FX™ 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 y...

3 Digital Effects Processor 24 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...

4 Applications 25 Your MultiMix-8FX 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...

5 Troubleshooting 27 If you’re having problems operating the MultiMix-8FX, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms Cause Solution No sound from the mixer. Mixer is not plugged in or turned on. Plug in mixer and turn it on. Channel levels are too low. Turn up channel levels. C...

6 Specifications 31 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the MultiMix’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 Mic/Line Gain Range: +10...

Glossary 35 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your MultiMix-8FX. 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 ...

Warranty / Contact 37 Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for parts and for a period of one (1) year for labor from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is en...

Warranty/Contact 38 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.alesis.com MultiMix-8FX Reference Manual Revision 1.0 by Edwin Erdmann Copyright 2002, Alesis Distribution, LLC. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in...