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Alesis 3 User Manual

Alesis 3
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Alesis 3 Specifications

Electrical Characteristics IconElectrical Characteristics
frequency response20Hz - 15KHz (Effect), 20KHz (Direct), ±2dB
dynamic range85dB
harmonic distortion0.15% @ 1KHz @ 0 dBV
Input Specifications IconInput Specifications
number of channels input2
nominal level+4dBV
impedance stereo50KΩ per channel
Output Specifications IconOutput Specifications
number of channels output2
maximum level effect+14dBV
impedance output470Ω
A/D - D/A Conversions IconA/D - D/A Conversions
conversion scheme16 bit Linear PCM
processor speed2 Million Instructions per Second
sampling frequency31.25KHz
Power IconPower
voltage9 Volts AC
power5 Volt Amps
transformerexternal Transformer, UL approved
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
dimensions (W x H x D)19”x1.75”x4”
weight2 lbs. 10 oz.

Summary

Introduction

CONTROLS

INPUT STATUS INDICATOR

Explains the 3-color LED indicating input signal conditions and levels.

INPUT CONTROL

Sets the input signal level for the unit, aiming for occasional red on transients.

MIX CONTROL

Adjusts the ratio of wet (reverb) to dry signal at the output.

OUTPUT CONTROL

Sets the overall output level of both channels of the unit.

LOW EQ CONTROL

Provides ±10dB attenuation at 100 Hz to control boominess.

HIGH EQ CONTROL

Provides ±10dB attenuation at 4kHz to simulate high-frequency rolloff.

PROGRAM TYPE SWITCH

Selects the category of program effects (reverb, delay, etc.).

PROGRAM VARIATION SWITCH

Selects one of 16 variations for the chosen program type.

DEFEAT JACK

Bypasses the reverb signal, allowing only the dry signal at the outputs.

INSTALLATION

CONNECTING TO INSTRUMENTS, MICROPHONES

Details connecting instruments and microphones to the unit's inputs.

CONNECTING TO A MIXING CONSOLE

Explains how to connect the unit to a mixing console via aux sends.

POWER

Describes the unit's power requirements and external transformer.

OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

ROOMS

Describes room programs simulating various room sizes and surface materials.

HALLS

Details hall programs, characterized by high ceilings and density for long sounds.

PLATES

Explains plate programs simulating artificial reverb devices made from steel plates.

CHAMBERS

Describes chamber programs simulating acoustic chambers for artificial reverberation.

GATES

Describes gated reverb programs, popular on drums, with quick decay.

REVERSE

Explains reverse programs where the volume envelope is inverted, growing louder.

DELAY

Details delay programs used to thicken sounds or create rhythmic musical effects.

MULTITAP DELAY

Describes multitap delays with independent panning and regeneration for spacious effects.

SPECIFICATIONS

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