User manual ALESIS STUDIO24

[. . . ] ALESIS Studio 24 Reference Manual Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety symbols used in this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Please follow these precautions when using this product:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Consult the manual for the effect device for more information. Some effect devices have level setting switches on the back; these should be set so that a peak level can be reached with reasonable settings (neither too high nor too low) of the input control. 3 To set the level coming FROM the effects device: In most cases, the output level of the effect device itself should be set relatively high, at nominal or maximum. Lower the output of the device only if the meter keeps the +10 LED on when the Stereo Aux Return is soloed, or if the effect levels are STUDIO 24 REFERENCE MANUAL 47 Effects and Signal Processing too loud even at low settings of the Stereo Aux Return LEVEL controls. To hear effects in the control room monitors: It's possible to put effects into the Control Room or headphone mix without recording them to the multitrack. 1 Press the L/R switch of the Stereo Aux Return. Make sure the GRP switches are in the up position. Otherwise, the signal will be assigned to the group and effects may be sent to the multitrack recorder. Raise the Stereo Aux Return's LEVEL control until you hear the desired volume of effect return. 2 Remember that you can SOLO the Aux Return to make adjustments to the sound, if desired. You will be hearing the output of the effects device only, without any "dry" signal coming from the Channel. To hear effects in the headphone/cue mix: Often while recording, musicians would like to hear some reverb or delay in their headphone mix. It is possible to meet this need without actually recording the effect. If you're using L/R as the "cue" feed, follow the steps for "control room monitors" above. If the musicians' headphone mix's source is MON 1/2: 1 2 Select MON 1/2 as the Control Room source so you can hear what the studio is hearing. Raise the MON 1/2 control (the purple knobs) of the Stereo Aux Return(s) until the desired balance is heard. To record effects onto the multitrack: In most cases, effects are added at mixdown instead of during tracking and overdubbing. However, you can "record wet" (with effects) in order to use the same device for some other effect at mixdown, or because the effect is essential to the part. To do this, you simply: 1 2 3 Assign the Stereo Aux Return to the Group that you're recording by pressing the GRP switch. Returns A and B can be sent to Groups 1 and 2. Set the DIRECT OUT SOURCE switch(es) of the tracks you're recording to the GRP (down) position. To make sure you're hearing what's actually going to tape, make sure the L/R switch is up, and follow the procedure earlier in this section under "Recording Multiple Sources" see pages 54 and 55. If the effect is stereo, it must be recorded onto two tracks. The left Aux Return input will go to the Group 1 and the right Aux Return input will go to Group 2. To record effects onto the mixdown deck: This procedure is the same as for hearing effects in the control room monitors described earlier: assign the STEREO AUX RETURNS to L/R and adjust the LEVEL controls. 48 STUDIO 24 REFERENCE MANUAL Effects and Signal Processing CONNECTING SIGNAL PROCESSORS TO INSERT JACKS Inserts are used to connect signal processing devices directly into the signal path of a Channel, the Group outputs and the Main outputs. Normally, the device connected would be one that shapes the dynamics or tone of a signal (such as a compressor, gate, or EQ), rather than an effects device (such as a reverb). [. . . ] Talk the problem over with one of our technicians; if necessary, you will be given a return authorization (RA) number and instructions on how to return the unit to Alesis or the nearest authorized service center. All units must be shipped prepaid and COD shipments will not be accepted. You must indicate the RA number on the shipping label or the shipment will not be accepted. If you do not have the original packing, ship the Studio 24 in a sturdy carton or road case, with shock-absorbing materials such as foam or "bubble-pack" surrounding the unit. [. . . ]