Introduction
Multimix 12R Reference Manual
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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The Alesis Multimix 12R Microphone Preamplifier/Mixer
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Using this manual
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Grounding Instructions
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Installation
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Unpacking
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AC power
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Grounding
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Use clean power
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Power switch
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Mounting
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Connections
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Inputs
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Cable common sense
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Microphone Inputs
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Phantom power
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Line-level devices (synthesizers, CD players, video)
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TAPE IN jacks
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Phonograph turntables
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Do not connect any of the following to any input of the
Multimix 12R!
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How to connect effect devices and signal processors
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Effects via Aux Send and Aux Return
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In-line processing using the INSERT jacks (compressors &
equalizers)
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Outputs
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To a stereo PA system or instrument amplifier
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To a mono system
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To a stage monitor (foldback) system
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To another mixer
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To a stereo tape recorder
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To an ADAT multitrack recorder
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Phones
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Monitor Out
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Operating Instructions
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Before turning the mixer on, "zero out' the controls
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Setting input trim levels
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PEAK LED method
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Metering/Unity Gain method
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Typical Fader and Control Levels
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Proper gain staging of other equipment
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