Alesis 8 Music Mixer User Manual


 
CHANNEL FEATURES
1. EQ: Boosts or cuts the respective
frequencies for each channel.
2. AUX A: Routes channel signal to
an external device like an effects
processor.
3. AUX B: Controls level routed to
internal effects processor or – if a
device is patched into the Aux B
returns – routes channel signal to an
external device like an effects
processor.
4. PAN/BALANCE: The Pan
control (mono input channels)
assigns the channel signal to any spot
in the stereo spectrum. The Bal
control (stereo input channels) shifts
the balance between the left and
right inputs.
5. CHANNEL FADER: Controls
the signal level of the MIC or LINE
inputs.
MASTER FEATURES
Note: It is recommended that the iMultiMix be
turned off before connecting and disconnecting any
sources to the inputs of the unit.
1. AUX RETURN A: Controls the signal level that
returns from AUX A.
2. EFFECTS/AUX RET B: Controls the signal level of
the internal effects or the level returning from AUX B
if in use.
3. +48V LED: Indicates that the PHANTOM POWER is
enabled for the MIC inputs.
4. LED METERS: Monitor the audio signal level.
5. 2TK/iPod TO MIX: Routes the 2TK and iPod input
to the MAIN faders.
6. 2TK/iPod TO CTRL ROOM: Routes the 2TK and
iPod input signals to the HDPH /CTRL RM outputs.
7. MIX TO CTRL ROOM: In DOWN position, routes
the Main Mix to the HDPH /CTRL RM outputs. In
UP position, routes the iPod record monitor signal
(including the limiter if it is engaged) to the
HDPH/CTRL RM outputs.
8. MAIN MIX: Controls the level of the MAIN MIX
OUTPUTS.
9. HDPH/CTRL RM: Controls the level that is sent to
the HDPH /CTRL RM outputs.
iPod CONTROLS
1. iPod PLAYBACK LEVEL: Controls the audio
playback level of your iPod.
2. BACKLIGHT: Turns your iPod’s backlight on for 30
seconds.
3. LED METERS: Monitor the input signal sent to your
iPod. These meters show the signal after the limiter, if
the limiter is engaged.
4. iPod RECORD LEVEL: Adjusts the gain of the input
signal sent to your iPod.
5. LIMITER: Engages the stereo limiter. The limiter
prevents the input to your iPod from overloading and
causing unwanted digital distortion.
6. MENU: Functions as your iPod’s “Menu” button.
7. |<<: Functions as your iPod’s “|<<” button.
8. >>|: Functions as your iPod’s “>>|” button.
9. >||: Functions as your iPod’s “>||” button. While
you are playing content from your iPod, the LED
directly above this button will be illuminated.
10. REC MODE: Enters your iPod’s recorder feature.
While your iPod is recording, the LED directly above
this button will be illuminated.
11. ENTER: Functions as your iPod’s “Enter” button.
12. JOG WHEEL: Functions as your iPod’s Touchwheel.
TO START RECORDING:
Press REC MODE to enter your iPod’s recorder feature.
When ready to start recording, press ENTER.
TO STOP RECORDING:
Use the JOG WHEEL and ENTER button to instruct
your iPod to stop recording.