Alesis MasterControl Network Router User Manual


 
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2. DIRECT MON LEVEL – This knob raises or lowers your entire direct monitor mix. This allows you
to blend your direct monitor signals with the audio being played from your computer.
3. OUTPUT 1-2 LEVEL – This knob controls the volume sent out of the analog outputs for any of the
analog output pairs that are set to listen to DAW outputs 1/2.
4. HEADPHONE 1 / 2 – These knobs control the volume for the corresponding HEADPHONE 1 and
2 outputs on the rear panel. You can select which stereo channels are routed to these outputs in
the Global Menus (see the GLOBAL MENUS section for more information).
5. SPEAKERS / OUTPUTS – These buttons mute or activate output from each of the three physical
analog output pairs. To switch a stereo mix between multiple sets of speakers, set each of the
three output pair sources in the global menus to OUTPUT 1/2.
6. TALKBACK – Pressing this button will let you speak into the built-in microphone (right above the
button) to your musicians. This signal will interrupts any audio that would otherwise be playing.
Select which pairs of channels allow talkback, and set the talkback volume, in the Global Menus
(see the GLOBAL MENUS section for more information).
7. LED METERS – These meters measure the audio signal level of the Output Source 1/2 sent from
your computer software to the MasterControl.
(G) CONFIGURATION CONTROLS
1. DISPLAY – Information related to the
MasterControl’s functions will be shown in this
display. This includes functions currently being
adjusted, pages in menus, knob settings, volume
levels, the current bank or track, etc.
2. VALUE / ENTER – Turn this knob to scroll through
the various options shown in the DISPLAY. Push
the knob to enter your selection.
3. PRESET / HOME – Press this button to enter (or exit) Preset Selection. Use the VALUE / ENTER
encoder to scroll through the Presets to find the one corresponding to your DAW. Press the
encoder to select the preset. Do this before
you open your DAW. The Presets are as follows:
y Preset 1: Cubase / Nuendo
y Preset 2: Ableton Live
y Preset 3: Cakewalk Sonar
y Preset 4: Logic Pro
y Preset 5: Samplitude
y Preset 6: Digital Performer
y Preset 7: Alesis HD24
y Preset 8: ProTools
y Preset 9: Reason
y Preset 10: Soundtrack Pro
y Preset 11: Plug-in 1
y Preset 12: Plug-in 2
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