User manual ALESIS PRO TRACK QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] the included AC adapter or an Use batteries of the same type. Do not use different types of batteries external battery pack. You may use rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries. Please refer to the precautions on their labels before using them. [. . . ] This prevents hard "clipping" of the recorded signal in your iPod. However, it is still possible to overdrive the LIMITER with too hot of a signal, resulting in an unpleasant "pumping" sound or even distortion. decrease the CHANNEL GAIN levels if you experience noticeable Limiter artifacts. RECORD MODE ­ Specifies whether the two analog inputs will be recorded to the iPod in stereo or mono (summed). When recording mono input sources, such as a guitar or microphone, we recommend setting this switch to "Mono". KENSINGTON LOCK SLOT ­ You may use this Kensington lock slot to secure the iPod Recorder to a table or other surface. OPEN ­ Pull this switch towards the bottom of the recorder to unlock and remove the plastic sled from the recorder when you want to remove your iPod. pHANTOM POWER ­ This switch activates and deactivates phantom power. When activated, phantom power supplies +48V to both XLR mic inputs. Most dynamic microphones do not require phantom power, but most condenser microphones do. Consult your microphone's documentation to find out whether it needs phantom power. WARNING: Do not turn on PHANTOM POWER unless your microphones require it. IPOD CHARGE ON/OFF ­ Enables or disables the iPod Recorder's ability to charge We recommend leaving the iPOD CHARGE feature off your iPod while it is docked. You may only charge your iPod with the recorder while it is while recording. Be sure to turn off your noise into your recordings. Recorder when not in use to conserve battery power. POWER INPUT ­ This is where you may plug in the included power adapter. Connect it to the recorder before you plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Note: If you are using an external power adapter, such as a battery pack, its polarity must be center positive. Before getting started, follow these simple steps to prepare the ProTrack for use with your iPod: 1. [. . . ] Your recordings will be stored as "Voice Memo" files on your iPod. Once you have finished recording a "memo, " it will be placed in Main Menu > Extras > Voice Memos. After you connect to your computer and transmit the Voice Memos, they will be located in Main Menu > Music > Playlists > Voice Memos. Out of the box, your iPod is formatted to work with a Mac, rather than a Windows computer. [. . . ]