Alesis MASTERLINK ML-9600 Reference Manual

Chapter 1
ALESIS ML-9600 REFERENCE MANUAL 1
INTRODUCTION AND
SETUP
The Alesis MasterLink ML-9600 is a revolutionary stereo high resolution integrated master hard disk
recorder and compact disc recorder with built-in mastering digital signal processing. Never before
have the technologies of high-resolution audio, hard disk recording, digital signal processing, and CD
recording been combined into a single, stand-alone, integrated audio device that is so remarkably easy
to use.
1.1 MASTERLINK HIGHLIGHTS
• 24-bit A/D and D/A converters
• Sampling rates of up to 96kHz
• Large internal hard disk, allowing many hours of CD-quality audio recording
• 8X read / 4X write speed CD-R
• 48-bit floating point DSP
• +4 dBu balanced XLR and –10dBV RCA analog audio connectors
• IEC958 Type 1 balanced XLR (AES/EBU) and Coaxial digital audio connections
• Custom vacuum fluorescent display
• Stereo headphone output with volume control
1.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Please retain the MasterLink’s shipping carton, which is designed to protect the unit during shipping,
in the unlikely event that you need to return the MasterLink for servicing. Some carriers have
restrictions on shipping electronic equipment without the original packing.
The shipping carton contains:
• MasterLink with the same serial number shown on shipping carton
• Power cable
• Detachable rack ears
• MasterLink infrared remote control unit
• This instruction manual
WARRANTY INFORMATION: In order to commence your warranty and to be advised of future
updates, please register your purchase immediately at www.alesis.com through the online warranty
registration.

Alesis MASTERLINK ML-9600 Specifications

Audio Specifications

ADC	24-bit 128X oversampling
DAC	24-bit 128X oversampling
Sample rates supported	44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Word lengths supported	16-, 20-, and 24-bit

Analog I/O

Frequency response at 44.1kHz/48kHz	20Hz – 20kHz +0dB, -0.3dB
THD+N at 44.1kHz/48kHz	<0.002% @1kHz, -1dBFS
Signal-to-noise ratio at 44.1kHz/48kHz	113dB, A-weighted

Digital I/O

Supported protocols type I	IEC 958
Supported protocols balanced	AES/EBU
Supported protocols coaxial	Coaxial

Weight and Dimensions

Height	3.5"/2U
Width	17"
Depth	11"