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Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer 3 Using this manual 3 Grounding Instructions 4 Installation 5 Unpacking ...5 AC power...5 Grounding 5 Use clean power 6 Power switch 6 Mounting ...6 Connections 7 Inputs ...7 Cable common sense 7 Microphone Inputs 8 Phantom power 9 Line-level devices (...
Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Introduction 3 The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer 3 Using this manual 3 Grounding Instructions 4 Installation 5 Unpacking ...5 AC power...5 Grounding 5 Use clean power 6 Power switch 6 Mounting ...6 Connections 7 Inputs ...7 Cable common sense 7 Microphone Inputs 8 Phantom power 9 Line-level devices (...
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... of performance from it can be used in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left margin. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 3 As a basic, easy-to-understand mixer, it . While the mixer is vital when operating the Multimix 12R. It is a high-quality, rack-mountable 12-... will appear in this manual. Conventions The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to in the left ) will help you need quickly, refer to the index at first glance. Introduction INTRODUCTION The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer The Alesis Multimix 12R is designed to handle ...
... of performance from it can be used in the manual, an icon (like the one on the left margin. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 3 As a basic, easy-to-understand mixer, it . While the mixer is vital when operating the Multimix 12R. It is a high-quality, rack-mountable 12-... will appear in this manual. Conventions The buttons, knobs, and rear panel connectors are referred to in the left ) will help you need quickly, refer to the index at first glance. Introduction INTRODUCTION The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer The Alesis Multimix 12R is designed to handle ...
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...mixer itself 2. An AC power cable AC power READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT. The Multimix 12R features balanced inputs and outputs, so if it is properly connected to the specified power using the AC ... audio. If the distance to -CEE power cable of literature along with this manual 3. The AC cable is essential for user safety and low noise. A packet of the correct length, available from most electronics stores. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 5 Grounding CONNECT THE MULTIMIX 12R TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY.
...mixer itself 2. An AC power cable AC power READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT. The Multimix 12R features balanced inputs and outputs, so if it is properly connected to the specified power using the AC ... audio. If the distance to -CEE power cable of literature along with this manual 3. The AC cable is essential for user safety and low noise. A packet of the correct length, available from most electronics stores. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 5 Grounding CONNECT THE MULTIMIX 12R TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY.
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...way down to avoid sudden pops and clicks which may not cause immediate damage, but it can , for highest reliability and lowest noise. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 7 Use good-quality cable: 99% of all mixer problems turn out to be stepped on a cable may damage speakers or other approved... electrical contact cleaner before inserting them with AC power cords. • Avoid running audio cables, or placing the Multimix 12R itself . If the connectors are ...
...way down to avoid sudden pops and clicks which may not cause immediate damage, but it can , for highest reliability and lowest noise. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 7 Use good-quality cable: 99% of all mixer problems turn out to be stepped on a cable may damage speakers or other approved... electrical contact cleaner before inserting them with AC power cords. • Avoid running audio cables, or placing the Multimix 12R itself . If the connectors are ...
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... linelevel device (such as a tape recorder or synthesizer) when phantom power is turned on the Multimix 12R's back panel to the Multimix 12R's internal 48 volt phantom power source. Connections Phantom power Certain types of DC through the microphone cable.... Make all the XLR MIC IN jacks to connect all connections with the Multimix 12R powered off . If none of your microphone cables have no short circuits or intermittent connections to avoid ...a DC power supply from the mixer. If any of your speakers or hearing. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 9
... linelevel device (such as a tape recorder or synthesizer) when phantom power is turned on the Multimix 12R's back panel to the Multimix 12R's internal 48 volt phantom power source. Connections Phantom power Certain types of DC through the microphone cable.... Make all the XLR MIC IN jacks to connect all connections with the Multimix 12R powered off . If none of your microphone cables have no short circuits or intermittent connections to avoid ...a DC power supply from the mixer. If any of your speakers or hearing. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 9
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... The nominal trim setting for any damages caused by phantom power if it's turned on). The [LINE IN] jack on the Alesis Multimix 12R may receive levels up to -1/4 inch phone TRS (tip-ringsleeve) cable, as shown below: If the proper connector cable or adapter... a phantom-powered XLR input on channels 1-8 may cause damage to the [MIC] jacks ONLY IF PHANTOM POWER WILL NOT BE USED!! Multimix 12R Reference Manual 11 Connections Balanced +4 dBu line level sources: Professional recording and processing equipment typically provides a balanced, 3-conductor signal output that is approximately...
... The nominal trim setting for any damages caused by phantom power if it's turned on). The [LINE IN] jack on the Alesis Multimix 12R may receive levels up to -1/4 inch phone TRS (tip-ringsleeve) cable, as shown below: If the proper connector cable or adapter... a phantom-powered XLR input on channels 1-8 may cause damage to the [MIC] jacks ONLY IF PHANTOM POWER WILL NOT BE USED!! Multimix 12R Reference Manual 11 Connections Balanced +4 dBu line level sources: Professional recording and processing equipment typically provides a balanced, 3-conductor signal output that is approximately...
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...IN] jack). • Any unshielded cable. Do not connect any of the following to any input of the Multimix 12R! • The speaker output of any power amplifier. • Any source that is too loud for the input ...MIC] jack or 13 volts RMS into the LINE IN 9-10 or 11-12 inputs of the Multimix 12R (well, you can, but it will sound very thin and noisy). Plug the outputs of the ...phonograph pickup into the line inputs of the Multimix 12R. Connections Phonograph turntables If you're using a record turntable, you may not plug it directly into...
...IN] jack). • Any unshielded cable. Do not connect any of the following to any input of the Multimix 12R! • The speaker output of any power amplifier. • Any source that is too loud for the input ...MIC] jack or 13 volts RMS into the LINE IN 9-10 or 11-12 inputs of the Multimix 12R (well, you can, but it will sound very thin and noisy). Plug the outputs of the ...phonograph pickup into the line inputs of the Multimix 12R. Connections Phonograph turntables If you're using a record turntable, you may not plug it directly into...
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If the effect has a stereo input, check the manual of the effect to see which jack is the mono jack. (In most cases...to the STEREO AUX RETURN. Effects via the INSERT jacks. Connect the AUX 2 (POST) AUX SEND output of the 12R to the input of the STEREO LINE channels ([9-10 or 11-12].) This will allow you to control the effect with ...processors Alesis and other input jack of the device, but you will still connect both the left and right outputs of the effect device to the [STEREO AUX RETURN] jacks of the Multimix 12R. • Alternatively, you may be connected to the Multimix 12R mixer...
If the effect has a stereo input, check the manual of the effect to see which jack is the mono jack. (In most cases...to the STEREO AUX RETURN. Effects via the INSERT jacks. Connect the AUX 2 (POST) AUX SEND output of the 12R to the input of the STEREO LINE channels ([9-10 or 11-12].) This will allow you to control the effect with ...processors Alesis and other input jack of the device, but you will still connect both the left and right outputs of the effect device to the [STEREO AUX RETURN] jacks of the Multimix 12R. • Alternatively, you may be connected to the Multimix 12R mixer...
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...to different channels. Check the manual for your effect device for more information. Although Aux 1 is a TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) 1/4" jack which consists of an insert send (the tip of the INSERT jacks on one signal at a time, with the Multimix 12R, you will generate an ...purpose of the TRS plug) and an insert return Multimix 12R Reference Manual 15 In-line processing using the INSERT jacks (compressors & equalizers) Some signal processors are designed to be used for a stereo reverb). In mixing applications such as the Alesis QuadraVerb 2) may also be used as direct outputs to...
...to different channels. Check the manual for your effect device for more information. Although Aux 1 is a TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) 1/4" jack which consists of an insert send (the tip of the INSERT jacks on one signal at a time, with the Multimix 12R, you will generate an ...purpose of the TRS plug) and an insert return Multimix 12R Reference Manual 15 In-line processing using the INSERT jacks (compressors & equalizers) Some signal processors are designed to be used for a stereo reverb). In mixing applications such as the Alesis QuadraVerb 2) may also be used as direct outputs to...
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Multimix 12R Reference Manual 17 Connections providing a direct output. Or, put the recorder into INPUT mode and insert the plug all the way, connecting the input and output of each track of the recorder into each channel path of the recorder. For more information. See the Applications chapter for more information on using the AUX and INSERT systems, see the "Operating Instructions" chapter of this manual. This will allow playback monitoring of the mixer.
Multimix 12R Reference Manual 17 Connections providing a direct output. Or, put the recorder into INPUT mode and insert the plug all the way, connecting the input and output of each track of the recorder into each channel path of the recorder. For more information. See the Applications chapter for more information on using the AUX and INSERT systems, see the "Operating Instructions" chapter of this manual. This will allow playback monitoring of the mixer.
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... line inputs of the external mixer. Alternatively, you 're using a standard stereo phono-to a larger mixing console. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 19 If your recorder is made properly, the Multimix 12R will be connected to -phono (RCA) cable. You may simply connect the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks of the...distort the input of the other mixer. However, if you may need to adjust the input trim of the Multimix 12R to get the best dynamic range. Consult the manual for the other mixer to two line-level inputs on the front panel. If the connection is a professional type...
... line inputs of the external mixer. Alternatively, you 're using a standard stereo phono-to a larger mixing console. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 19 If your recorder is made properly, the Multimix 12R will be connected to -phono (RCA) cable. You may simply connect the MAIN OUT or MONITOR OUT jacks of the...distort the input of the other mixer. However, if you may need to adjust the input trim of the Multimix 12R to get the best dynamic range. Consult the manual for the other mixer to two line-level inputs on the front panel. If the connection is a professional type...
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This method is recommended by many times more details. 1. Hooking a Multimix 12R to an ADAT via the [INSERT] jacks is a minimum of circuitry between the original source and the recorder. See the ADAT manual for monitoring. If you have an ADAT-XT, use 1/4" TRS to 1/4" mono cables. A basic 8-track digital recording system with the...
This method is recommended by many times more details. 1. Hooking a Multimix 12R to an ADAT via the [INSERT] jacks is a minimum of circuitry between the original source and the recorder. See the ADAT manual for monitoring. If you have an ADAT-XT, use 1/4" TRS to 1/4" mono cables. A basic 8-track digital recording system with the...
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... the same way. INPUT OUTPUT 1 LOCATE/PLAY LRC REMOTE 2 PUNCH IN/OUT 3 4 5 DIGITAL IN OUT 6 7 IN 8 SYNC INPUT OUTPUT OUT Using two Multimix 12Rs for more quietly and in -line method may be used for recording one way and play a prerecorded tape from the mixer with the faders and... source to tracks 2-8 of the mixer to a track. Connections 2. But if you want to the input of tracks, two Multimix 12Rs can 't hear output from the ADAT. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 21 NOTE: the ADAT's tracks are arranged from left to right on the back panel, and the mixer's channels are from...
... the same way. INPUT OUTPUT 1 LOCATE/PLAY LRC REMOTE 2 PUNCH IN/OUT 3 4 5 DIGITAL IN OUT 6 7 IN 8 SYNC INPUT OUTPUT OUT Using two Multimix 12Rs for more quietly and in -line method may be used for recording one way and play a prerecorded tape from the mixer with the faders and... source to tracks 2-8 of the mixer to a track. Connections 2. But if you want to the input of tracks, two Multimix 12Rs can 't hear output from the ADAT. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 21 NOTE: the ADAT's tracks are arranged from left to right on the back panel, and the mixer's channels are from...
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... be enough gain to drive any dynamic headphone to line level inputs wherever possible. The only difference is that will determine the maximum volume available. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 23 Monitor Out The [MONITOR OUT] jacks give you a signal that the MONITOR OUT signal is in the "MSTR" position. However, connect the monitor...
... be enough gain to drive any dynamic headphone to line level inputs wherever possible. The only difference is that will determine the maximum volume available. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 23 Monitor Out The [MONITOR OUT] jacks give you a signal that the MONITOR OUT signal is in the "MSTR" position. However, connect the monitor...
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Make all [TRIM] controls to minimum (full counterclockwise). 4. Set all connections to the Multimix 12R, as follows before proceeding: 1. Set all controls to their "zeroed out" positions as described in the previous chapter. 2. Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before turning the ... all [HIGH] and [LOW] EQ, [PAN], and [BAL] controls to "12 o'clock". Set all channel faders and the [MASTER] fader down to minimum (full counterclockwise). 5. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 25 Bring all [AUX 1], [AUX 2], STEREO AUX RETURN, [PHONES/MONITOR] controls to minimum. 3.
Make all [TRIM] controls to minimum (full counterclockwise). 4. Set all connections to the Multimix 12R, as follows before proceeding: 1. Set all controls to their "zeroed out" positions as described in the previous chapter. 2. Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before turning the ... all [HIGH] and [LOW] EQ, [PAN], and [BAL] controls to "12 o'clock". Set all channel faders and the [MASTER] fader down to minimum (full counterclockwise). 5. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 25 Bring all [AUX 1], [AUX 2], STEREO AUX RETURN, [PHONES/MONITOR] controls to minimum. 3.
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... to 0 dB (all the way up ). Adjust the [TRIM]knob until the PEAK LED stops flashing. Set the MASTER fader to minimum (off). 3. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 27 Observe the Multimix 12R's LED Meter. Operating Instructions Metering/Unity Gain method This method gives you are within 6 dB of most PA or live recording environments. 1. Turn...
... to 0 dB (all the way up ). Adjust the [TRIM]knob until the PEAK LED stops flashing. Set the MASTER fader to minimum (off). 3. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 27 Observe the Multimix 12R's LED Meter. Operating Instructions Metering/Unity Gain method This method gives you are within 6 dB of most PA or live recording environments. 1. Turn...
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... the mixer incorrectly. However, in most applications you won't need to be amplified a great deal. Trim gain ranges The amount of gain in this manual for unity gain (0) when the fader is shown on the requirements of the mixer. On channels 1-8, the LINE input ranges from +10 dB to ...should cover almost any additional increase or decrease in level that might be required during mixing. Unity gain points Unlike many other mixers, the Multimix 12R's [MASTER] fader is designed for a graphic display of the gain structure of the mix; It also allows for smooth, gradual fade-outs.
... the mixer incorrectly. However, in most applications you won't need to be amplified a great deal. Trim gain ranges The amount of gain in this manual for unity gain (0) when the fader is shown on the requirements of the mixer. On channels 1-8, the LINE input ranges from +10 dB to ...should cover almost any additional increase or decrease in level that might be required during mixing. Unity gain points Unlike many other mixers, the Multimix 12R's [MASTER] fader is designed for a graphic display of the gain structure of the mix; It also allows for smooth, gradual fade-outs.
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... your system depends on proper gain control of full. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 29 Distortion caused by EQ: If a large amount of EQ is a frequent cause of overload distortion problems. The PEAK LEDs monitor the signal after the ... in a quieter, more information. It's better to run the faders of the mixer in the bottom half of the travel (and the meter of the Multimix 12R well below the "0" mark) to run the mixer at 3/4 or 75% of all the elements. However, if the mixer output is too loud, and the...
... your system depends on proper gain control of full. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 29 Distortion caused by EQ: If a large amount of EQ is a frequent cause of overload distortion problems. The PEAK LEDs monitor the signal after the ... in a quieter, more information. It's better to run the faders of the mixer in the bottom half of the travel (and the meter of the Multimix 12R well below the "0" mark) to run the mixer at 3/4 or 75% of all the elements. However, if the mixer output is too loud, and the...
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... and distortion problems. How to AUX 1 for monitoring. Using the aux send allows each channel to have its effects will connect AUX 2 to the Multimix 12R. Using a post-fader send means that only effected ("wet") signal is already at the mixer). The output of any uneffected or "dry" signal ...mixed with it . Consult the manual for returning the effected signal to the mix: • connecting to the STEREO AUX RETURN jack, or • connecting to get good, clean, quiet...
... and distortion problems. How to AUX 1 for monitoring. Using the aux send allows each channel to have its effects will connect AUX 2 to the Multimix 12R. Using a post-fader send means that only effected ("wet") signal is already at the mixer). The output of any uneffected or "dry" signal ...mixed with it . Consult the manual for returning the effected signal to the mix: • connecting to the STEREO AUX RETURN jack, or • connecting to get good, clean, quiet...
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..., unless distortion occurs. 6. then reduce it slightly until you see its maximum in a live show), leave yourself additional headroom by overloading and avoid noise. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 31 Leave the input levels of effect in step 4, unless you get the effects level desired. The ideal input level, for optimum noise performance, is...
..., unless distortion occurs. 6. then reduce it slightly until you see its maximum in a live show), leave yourself additional headroom by overloading and avoid noise. Multimix 12R Reference Manual 31 Leave the input levels of effect in step 4, unless you get the effects level desired. The ideal input level, for optimum noise performance, is...