User manual ALESIS MODFX METAVOX

[. . . ] Reference Manual This page intentionally left blank 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Copyright 2002, Alesis. All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Specifications subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. [. . . ] Assign a microphone to this Group, or bring up the Aux Send on the microphone channel only with all other aux sends down. Connect another cable from a different Group or Aux Send to the [RIGHT INPUT] of the Metavox. Use two separate cables to connect the [LEFT OUTPUT] and [RIGHT OUTPUT] of the Metavox to the left and right inputs of a Stereo Effect Return, or to two adjacent mixer channels panned to left and right. From GROUP OUT #2 (instruments) From GROUP OUT #1 (microphones) If you use mixer channels for the returns from the Metavox, be sure the Group Sends for those channels are turned off to avoid feedback. In this example, any microphone anywhere in the console assigned to Group 1 can be a vocoder control source. Any sound mixed to Group 2 will be vocoded by that microphone and sent to the output of the Metavox. To returns 21 2 Connections Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier: Use this method only if you occasionally use the Metavox to provide synthesizer sounds and noises under control of your guitar. This method won't let any guitar sound through unless BYPASS is pressed. The insert send on a guitar or bass amp is usually labeled "effects send and return" or "insert send and return". This allows you to preamplify your instrument before vocoding it and sending it to the power amp. Most guitar amps are single channel, so connect a single insert cable from the amp to the LEFT INPUT and LEFT OUTPUT of the Metavox. Some amps have separate "effect send" and "effect return" jacks; for these, use standard cables. Check the manual of your amplifier for details. Never connect the Metavox between the power amp and the speaker!The high power levels created by the power amp will destroy the circuitry of the Metavox. If you are using a dedicated rack-mount preamplifier, another method would be to insert the Metavox between the preamp and the input(s) of the power amp. 22 Connections Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputs: If you are connecting the Metavox to a product with XLR balanced inputs and outputs, you will need to convert this signal to a 1/4" unbalanced connector. Make sure that Pin 2 of the XLR connector is connected to the Tip of the 1/4" adapter or cable. Watch out for high levels, however: some XLR sources put out levels close to the maximum the Metavox can accept (about +12 dBu) even when its trim is at minimum. Lower the level of the source if the [SIGNAL] LED flashes red. 2 Don't use line transformers: Many XLR-to-1/4" adapters sold at electronics stores are NOT adapters, but transformers (and very low quality transformers at that). Don't use these on the output of the Metavox--they're unnecessary and generally sound awful because they don't have the headroom to handle the Metavox's output. Get a hard-wired adapter or cable from your professional audio dealer, or make one yourself from components. However, a mic-to-line transformer might work to provide a vocoding input to the Metavox. About audio cables The connections between the Metavox and your studio are your music's lifeline, so use only high quality cables. These should be low-capacitance shielded cables with a stranded (not solid) internal conductor and a low-resistance shield. Although quality cables cost more, they do make a difference. Route cables to the Metavox correctly by observing the following precautions: · · Do not bundle audio cables with AC power cords. Avoid running audio cables near sources of electromagnetic interference such as transformers, monitors, computers, etc. Do not place cables where they can be stepped on. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]