Alesis Legacy Series Audio Processor Synthesizer - Manuals

Getting Started 1 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 ta...

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2 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 ...

2 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 appa...

Important Safety Instructions 2 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 2 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 wa...

Important Safety Instructions 2 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 d...

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3 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. XXXXXXX C S I L US E T D...

3 Getting Started DJ Setup 16 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. Connecting the GRIP’s XOVER...

Getting Started 3 17 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,...

4 A Tour of the GRIP Front Panel 19 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. INPUT Knob This kn...

4 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 frequency response curves ...

A Tour of the GRIP 4 21 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. BASS LEVEL Knob This knob adjusts the le...

4 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). Input impe...

5 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. 23 lowest frequencies. Bring them back. TU...

6 Troubleshooting 25 Troubleshooting Index Symptoms Cause Solution Unit does not function (no display or audio). Unit not plugged in. Make sure the power cord is connected to the GRIP and plugged into an electrical outlet. Audio distorted, even in BYPASS. Input level too high. Reduce input level. Ou...

7 Specifications 27 udio Input Input Stereo b 1/4” TRS jacks 12:00): +4 dBu (1.23 VRMS) Input Impedance: 10 kOhms onnectors: 3 balanced 1/4” TRS jacks ominal Output Level: ) = -1 dBFS Maximum Output Level: +19 dBu (6.9 VRMS) = -0 Output Impedance: udio Performan e : +N: Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 2...

Index 31 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 OUTPUT knob, 21 POWER ...

Warranty / Contact Alesis 33 lesis Limited Warranty ORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects workmanship for a period of one (1) year for parts and for a pe bor from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty is il purchaser and cannot be transferred or ass e p...