Alesis CLX440 Specifications

PEQ-450 Reference Manual 1Five-Band Parametric EqualizerReferenceManual2001

PEQ-450 Manual10 PEQ-450 Reference ManualInstructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèrte l’utilisa

PEQ-450 ManualPEQ-450 Reference Manual 1110. Evitez de marcher sur le cordon secteur ou de le pincer, enparticulier au niveau de la prise, et aux endr

PEQ-450 Manual12 PEQ-450 Reference Manual6. Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung nur ein weiches Tuch. VerwendenSie keine flüssigen Reinigungsmittel. Dies k

PEQ-450 ManualPEQ-450 Reference Manual 13CE Declaration of ConformitySee the Internet site:www.alesis.com

PEQ-450 Manual14 PEQ-450 Reference ManualInstructions to the User (FCC Notice)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a

Chapter 1PEQ-450 Reference Manual 15Quick Start Guide If you can't wait to get started:The Alesis PEQ-450™ is a unique product, but its basic hoo

quick start guide • chapter 116 PEQ-450 Reference ManualStep 2: Try some equalizationPlay some signal into the unitWhile learning the unit, you shoul

chapter 1 • quick start guidePEQ-450 Reference Manual 17Step 3: Try some filteringFind a "peaky" signalA popular vocal effect is to filter t

quick start guide • chapter 118 PEQ-450 Reference ManualFront Panel Diagram4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k4.5k1501501501501501501501501501502.00

Chapter 2PEQ-450 Reference Manual 19ConnectionsUnpacking and InspectionYour PEQ-450 was packed carefully at the factory. The shippingcarton was design

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connections • chapter 220 PEQ-450 Reference ManualPower Make sure you read the initial Important Safety Instructionschapter at the front of this man

chapter 2 • connectionsPEQ-450 Reference Manual 21Do not operate any electrical equipment with ungroundedoutlets. Plugging the PEQ-450 into an ungroun

connections • chapter 222 PEQ-450 Reference ManualConnecting inputs and outputs✪ When connecting audio cables and/or turning power on andoff, make s

chapter 2 • connectionsPEQ-450 Reference Manual 23EQ InEQ OutChannel InsertThis example shows you how to connect the PEQ-450 to one monosource. You ca

connections • chapter 224 PEQ-450 Reference ManualBalanced I/OSome recording consoles have balanced sends and returns for themain output bus. If your

chapter 2 • connectionsPEQ-450 Reference Manual 25Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs andoutputs:If you are connecting the PEQ-450 to a product wi

connections • chapter 226 PEQ-450 Reference ManualAbout Audio CablesThe connections between the PEQ-450 and your studio are yourmusic’s lifeline, so

Chapter 3PEQ-450 Reference Manual 27Basics of EqualizationThis section will explain how equalization works, and explain thefunctions of the PEQ-450’s

basics of equalization • chapter 3 28 PEQ-450 Reference ManualDescription of ControlsThere are five groups of knobs in vertical rows on each channe

chapter 3 • basics of equalizationPEQ-450 Reference Manual 29QQ is a ratio of the center frequency divided by the bandwidth. A Qsetting of 0.5 is a wi

PEQ-450 ManualPEQ-450 Reference Manual 3ContentsWelcome!...

basics of equalization • chapter 3 30 PEQ-450 Reference ManualHPFThe HPF button turns Band 1 into a highpass filter. This buttondisables the GAIN

chapter 3 • basics of equalizationPEQ-450 Reference Manual 31InputThe INPUT knob trims the level coming into the PEQ-230. It should beset so that the

basics of equalization • chapter 3 32 PEQ-450 Reference ManualEqualization ArtifiactsWhen you apply a lot of EQ (6dB or more), you may hear somecon

Chapter 4PEQ-450 Reference Manual 33ApplicationsThis section is designed to get you started with the PEQ-450 bygiving some sample settings. These are

applications • chapter 434 PEQ-450 Reference ManualHum RemovalYou may need to use a recorded performance with ground humpresent on the track. This hu

chapter 4 • applicationsPEQ-450 Reference Manual 351. Insert the EQ between the mixer’s monitor output and themonitor amplifier.2. Slowly and carefull

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PEQ-450 Reference Manual 37TroubleshootingTroubleshooting IndexIf you experience problems while operating your PEQ-450, pleaseuse the following table

troubleshooting • chapter 538 PEQ-450 Reference ManualAvoiding ground loop noiseIn today’s studio, where it seems every piece of equipment has itsown

chapter 5 • troubleshootingPEQ-450 Reference Manual 39 TO ELIMINATE HUM IF THE ABOVE HAS FAILED:A) Disconnect the power from all outboard devices an

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troubleshooting • chapter 540 PEQ-450 Reference Manualpower line fails completely. Intended for computer applications, aUPS allows you to complete an

chapter 5 • troubleshootingPEQ-450 Reference Manual 41Tape a note to the top of the unit describing the problem, includeyour name and a phone number w

42 PEQ-450 Reference ManualSpecificationsSubject to change without noticeAUDIO INPUTInput Connectors: 4 Balanced 1/4" TRS jacksNominal Input Lev

PEQ-450 Reference Manual 43Alesis Limited WarrantyALESIS STUDIO ELECTRONICS ("ALESIS") warrants thisproduct to be free of defects in materia

44 PEQ-450 Reference ManualOR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERTHINGS, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, DAMAGE BASED ONINCONVENIENCE OR ON LOSS OF USE OF T

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PEQ-450 Manual6 PEQ-450 Reference ManualWelcome!Thank you for making the Alesis PEQ-450™ a part of your studio.Since 1984, we've been designing

PEQ-450 ManualPEQ-450 Reference Manual 7 How to Use This ManualThis manual is divided into the following sections describing thevarious functions and

PEQ-450 Manual8 PEQ-450 Reference ManualImportant Safety InstructionsSafety symbols used in this productThis symbol alerts the user that there are im

PEQ-450 ManualPEQ-450 Reference Manual 9into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.10. Protect the power cord from