User manual ALESIS DEQ224

[. . . ] Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank. Table Of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DEQ224 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important Safety Instructions (English) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Once you get the hang of those two methods of navigation, you can reach any program in the unit's memory in two seconds or less. 3 Pressing the [DOWN/UP] buttons at the same time while in Program mode will call up Program 00, the default program. 29 3 Basics of Equalization Basic operation: Edit mode If you're not already there, exit to Program mode by using the [CHANNEL/EXIT] button. Then select program 00 on the DEQ224 by pressing the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons at the same time. Program 00 is a "flat" program, and it's easy to see why it's called that: the gain setting for every band is 0 dB. Calling up this program is almost the same as pressing the Bypass button, in that the audio passing through the unit will not be equalized in any way. Of course, the difference is that you can edit the program and hear the changes that you make. If you don't already know what kind of EQ you're looking for, this may be a good place to start. Use Program 00 if you want to start with a "clean slate" and build a new program from the ground up. Single Band Edit Pressing a [BAND SELECT] button puts the DEQ224 into Edit mode. The Numeric LED Display will change from the current program number to the gain value in decibels (dB) of the band you just selected. In addition, one of the Band Gain LEDs above that [BAND SELECT] button will start blinking. If the gain value of that band is 0 dB, the green LED will blink. This means there is no gain change occurring in this frequency range. If it is higher or lower than that, one of the yellow LEDs will blink. This indicates that some amount of cut or boost is happening. Use the [DOWN/UP] buttons to change the gain value of that band. The [DOWN] button will lower the gain value, or "cut" the chosen frequency; the [UP] button will raise the gain value, or "boost" the frequency. Pressing both the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons at the same time will reset the gain value of the frequency to 0dB. There is an overall range of +/- 12 dB of gain change available. Band Solo The DEQ224 has a handy feature called Band Solo that allows you to "isolate" a given frequency while you are editing. This can help you determine exactly which band you need to highlight or deemphasize. Select a band by pressing and holding its [BAND SELECT] button. You'll see the LED for that band jump to +12 dB. The LED for that band will jump to ­12 dB. Release the [BAND SELECT] button and the value of that band will be unchanged. [. . . ] This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail purchaser and cannot be transferred or assigned. For the most effective service, the purchaser should register the purchase on the ALESIS website at http://www. alesis. com/support/warranty. htm. During the warranty period ALESIS shall, at its sole and absolute option, either repair or replace free of charge any product that proves to be defective on inspection by ALESIS or its authorized service representative. In all cases disputes concerning this warranty shall be resolved as prescribed by law. [. . . ]