User manual ALESIS MULTIMIX USB MULTITRACK SETUP

[. . . ] We have created this document as a guide in the configuration and setup with your PC. Before we begin, please note a few things that may help you better understand some of the basics with Multi-Track recording on a PC. The MultiMix USB mixers utilize USB as the connection to the computer. [. . . ] Next, click Sound and Audio Devices. 4. Under Sound Playback, select anything OTHER than "USB Audio CODEC. " The "USB Audio CODEC" is your MultiMix Mixer and you don't want to have your regular Windows sounds (i. e. , the Windows BING!and other sounds from messaging, email, and other programs) being routed to the MultiMix. By selecting anything other than "USB Audio CODEC, " you're having Windows route all non pro-audio sounds elsewhere and freeing up your MultiMix for recording purposes only. Doing this will increase stability and potentially improve sound quality. Part II: Configure your MultiMix Mixer You can set up your MultiMix USB mixer to monitor yourself without any latency. Please note that there is a slight difference on how to do this on the MultiMix 8USB than the MultiMix 12/16USB. This Zero Latency Monitoring is extremely useful because it allows you to hear yourself while you're recording without any irritating delayed echoes. To set up zero-latency monitoring, follow these instructions: MultiMix 8USB: 1. Turn down the LEVEL, MAIN MIX, and HDPH/CTRL RM knobs. Make sure that the 2 TK TO CTRL ROOM button is DOWN and the 2 TK TO MIX button is UP, otherwise you'll hear feedback when you turn up the MAIN MIX knob later. Connect the 2 TRACK OUT of the mixer to the 2 TRACK IN with a stereo RCA cable. Set each channel's GAIN and LEVEL knobs so that you're getting good level without lighting the PEAK indicator on the mixer. The MAIN MIX knob now acts like a mastervolume knob for all your mic/line inputs. Adjust this knob until you're getting good levels into Cubase. The HDPH/CTRL RM knob now controls the loudness of your headphones (or studio monitors), but does not affect recording levels in Cubase. You can set this level to a comfortable setting (or even off) without affecting what gets recorded into Cubase. MultiMix 12/16USB: 1. Turn down the HDPH/CTRL RM knob along with the LEVEL and MAIN MIX faders. Make sure that the 2 TK TO HDPH/CTRL RM and MIX TO HDPH/CTRL RM buttons are IN. [. . . ] Record-Enable a track in Cubase LE and make sure input monitoring is turned off in the program (if input monitoring is on, you'll hear a delayed echo of your voice or instrument because of computer latency. ) Part IV: Compatible Third Party ASIO Drivers for Windows XP In some cases, the regular built-in driver for audio in Windows XP may still have some latency issues. In these cases you may want to try using 3rd party ASIO drivers. Some examples of tested ASIO you can download are available on these websites. [. . . ]