Audio Setup; Rear Panel Features - Alesis MULTIMIX 8 USB FX Guide D'utilisation Rapide

AUDIO SETUP

The MULTIMIX 8 USB FX is a class-compliant device that can be used with
virtually any digital audio workstation or recording software that supports USB
audio. If you want to use the included software, insert the CD into your
computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
To enable your MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to send and receive audio to and from
your computer, follow the instructions below for your computer's operating
system:
WINDOWS 7:
1. Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to your
computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default
device.
4. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default
device.
5. Click Properties in the lower right-hand corner.
6. In the new window, click the Advanced tab and select 2-channel, 16-bit,
44100 Hz (CD Quality) as the default format.
7. Uncheck both boxes under Exclusive Mode.
8. Click the Levels tab and set the slider to "4."
9. Click OK to close the Properties window.
10. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
WINDOWS VISTA:
1. Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to your
computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
Control Panel should become available.)
3. Click the Playback tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
4. Click the Recording tab and select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
5. Click Properties in the lower right-hand corner.
6. In the new window, click the Advanced tab and select 2-channel, 16-bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) as the default format.
7. Uncheck both boxes under Exclusive Mode.
8. Click OK to close the Properties window.
9. Click OK to close the Sound control panel.
WINDOWS XP:
1. Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to your computer.
2. Go to Start Menu
3. Click the Audio tab.
4. Under Sound Playback and Sound Recording, select USB Audio Codec* as the default device.
5. Click OK.
MAC:
1. Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to your computer.
2. Go to Applications
3. In the Audio Devices tab under System Settings, select USB Audio Codec* as your Default Input and Default
Output.
4. Close the window.

REAR PANEL FEATURES

1. POWER IN – Use the
included power adapter
to connect
MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to
a power outlet. While
the power is switched
off, plug the power
supply into the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX first, then plug the power supply into a power outlet.
2. POWER SWITCH – Turns the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX on and off. Turn on the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX after all input devices
have been connected and before you turn on amplifiers. Turn off amplifiers before you turn off the MULTIMIX 8 USB
FX.
3. PHANTOM POWER – This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated, phantom power supplies
+48V to the XLR mic inputs. Please note that most dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, while most
condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power.
4. USB PORT – Use the included cable to connect the MULTIMIX 8 USB FX to a computer. MULTIMIX 8 USB FX requires
a USB 1.1 or higher (e.g. USB 2.0) connection.
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Be sure your audio software program is
set up to receive audio via the
MULTIMIX 8 USB FX. This can usually
be done in your
"Preferences" or "Device
Please consult your software manual
for more information.
* If you have other USB audio devices
connected to your computer, which may
have identical names, you may need to
try selecting each one
MULTIMIX 8 USB FX is recognized.
If you experience too much latency
after adjusting your software latency
settings, we recommend
ASIO4ALL (Audio Stream Input/Output)
driver for PC at www.asio4all.com.
ASIO drivers generally perform better
and with lower latency since they create
a more efficient communication
between audio devices and software.
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