Cables to Go 8 - Manual (Page 7)

Introduction
5
How to Use This Manual
This manual is divided into the following sections describing the
various functions and applications for the MultiMix 8 USB. While
it's a good idea to read through the entire manual once carefully,
those having general knowledge about mixing should use the table
of contents to look up specific functions.
Chapter 1: Getting Started shows you how to include the MultiMix 8
USB in your audio setup for recording and live applications. We’ve
included a hookup diagram, guidelines for which cables to use and
the vital steps you must take to set levels properly.
Chapter 2: A Tour of the MultiMix describes the MultiMix 8 USB
piece by piece. This chapter also features diagrams of the mixer to
help you find each component as you read about it.
Chapter 3: Digital Effects Processor explains the effects provided by
the on-board digital effects processor. If you want to know what a
certain effect will do to your sound before you select it, this is
where you should look.
Chapter 4: Applications outlines a number of scenarios in which
you can use the MultiMix 8 USB, including some tips on what
goes where when you’re hooking everything up.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting can give you a hand if you’re experiencing
problems with your mixer. You’ll find that most issues can be
resolved simply and quickly with the push of a button.
Chapter 6: Specifications and Chapter 7: Block Diagram are full of
technical information for the more advanced users.
And at the end of this manual you’ll see a glossary of common
mixing-related terms and a page about the MultiMix 8 USB’s
warranty.
Helpful tips and advice are
highlighted in a shaded box
like this.
When something important
appears in the manual, an
exclamation mark (like the
one shown at left) will appear
with some explanatory text.
This symbol indicates that
this information is vital when
operating the MultiMix 8
USB.
Helpful tips and advice are highlighted in a
shaded box like this.
When something important appears in the
manual, an exclamation mark (like the one
shown at left) will appear with some
explanatory text. This symbol indicates that
this information is vital when operating the
MultiMix 8 USB.
Introduction
6
A Few Words for Beginners
We realize that some of you who have purchased the MultiMix 8
USB are fairly new to the art of mixing, and we’ve written this
manual with that in mind. We also designed the MultiMix 8 USB to
be both powerful and easy enough to use that even a beginner can
quickly pick up the basics.
Many mixer manuals—and manuals for just about any electronic
instrument for that matter—are full of complicated terminology
and incomplete instructions that presume a lot of experience on
the part of the reader. We try to avoid that with this manual. True
enough, you will find all the technical lingo and specifications you
can handle in here, but we do our best to make this accessible to
you.
Beginners will find several elements of this manual especially
useful. Keep your eye out for the tips found in the gray boxes on
the right side of the page. Be sure to check out the hookup
diagrams on page 7, which will give you some ideas on how to fit
the mixer into your audio setup after you’ve taken a tour of the
mixer in Chapter 2. And if you come across any terms that you
haven’t seen before, the glossary probably can help you out.
One of the most important
things you’ll do before you
begin a mixing session is to
set the levels. Be sure to refer
to the instructions on page
16.