Alesis iMultiMix 16 USB Specifications

Reference Manual

Introduction 8 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the following sections describing the various functions and applications fo

Introduction 9 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,

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1 Getting Started 11 Hooking up the iMultiMix16 USB This diagram will help you get the iMultiMix16 USB hooked up and ready to go. The equipment

1 Getting Started 12 Using Proper Cables When connecting instruments and other equipment to the iMultiMix, it’s important that you use the approp

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 13 In this chapter, you’ll learn all about the iMulitMix16 USB’s components (except for the digital effects proc

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 14 MIC/LINE | GUITAR button depressed, these inputs can support high-impedance (1MΩ) active guitar or bass pickups

A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 2 15 8) AUX SENDS And this is the 1/4” jack where you connect the line that’s going into the input of an extern

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 16 2) MUTE / ALT 3/4 This switch has two purposes. The mute function is pretty self-explanatory: when you press t

A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 2 17 onboard effects processor, AUX B is used to control the level of the channel’s signal being routed to the pr

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2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 18 5) SOLO MODE The SOLO MODE switch affects the signals of channels whose PFL / SOLO switches are engaged. Wh

A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 2 19 9) / 2TK Switch When you engage this switch, the signals coming in from the USB connection and the 2-TRACK

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 20 1234 45678910iPod Section The iPod section contains the controls for your iPod. With the iMultiMix USB you can

A Tour of the IMultiMix16 USB 2 21 7) iPod PLAYBACK Fader This fader controls the audio playback level of your iPod through the mixer. 8) iPo

2 A Tour of the iMultiMix16 USB 22 1 2 34 Rear of the Mixer Here’s what you’ll find at the rear of the mixer. 1) Power Input Here’s wher

3 Digital Effects Processor 23 1234Onboard your iMultiMix USB is a powerful effects unit that has 100 preset programs. We offer a few tips on wh

3 Digital Effects Processor 24 CHORUS These create the effect of multiple voices (or instruments) sounding at once from a single input. FLANGE T

4 Applications 25 Your iMultiMix USB can be used in a wide variety of ways in both live and recording applications. You have several options f

4 Applications 26 It is also important to understand that not all iPods are created equal and different models have different capabilities. Plea

Applications 4 27 Using the iMultiMix16 USB with a Computer Your Alesis iMultiMix mixer comes with a Full Speed USB 1.1 port which you can con

Table Of Contents 1 Introduction...5 Welcome!...

4 Applications 28 Devices (or Multimedia), go to the Audio tab, and select the “USB audio codec” as your default sound recording and sound playbac

5 Troubleshooting 29 If you’re having problems operating the iMultiMix16 USB, this troubleshooting index will help you correct them. Symptoms

5 Troubleshooting 30 Too much low-level noise in the mix. Engage the channel’s high-pass filter by pressing the HPF switch. Interference fr

Troubleshooting 5 31 Effects processor is not plugged in or turned on. Make sure unit is plugged in and turned on. Aux outputs of mixer ar

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6 Specifications 33 For the more technical-minded, here are some detailed specifications for the iMultiMix16 USB’s operating levels. Input Chan

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7 Block Diagram 35

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Glossary 37 Here are the definitions to some terms you’ll probably encounter while using your iMultiMix16 USB. Term Definition aux (auxili

Table Of Contents 2 iPod Section ...20 1) BACKLIGHT..

Glossary 38 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 t

Warranty / Contact 39 Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") warrants this product to be free of defects in material

Warranty/Contact 40 c Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distribution, LLC Los Angeles, CA USA E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http:

Table Of Contents 3 Chapter Five: Troubleshooting ...29 Chapter Six: Specifications ...33 Chapte

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Introduction 5 Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis iMultiMix16 USB a part of your studio. Since 1984, we've been designing and b

Introduction 6 About the iMultiMix16 USB The iMultiMix USB consoles are a versatile series of mixers designed to perform well in the live an

Introduction 7  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.  Ste