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Alesis QUADRAVERB User Manual

Alesis QUADRAVERB
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Alesis QuadraVerb Service Manual------ i 08/13/04
Alesis QuadraVerb Service Manual
Revision 1.00
6/28/94

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Alesis QUADRAVERB Specifications

General IconGeneral
Inputs2 x 1/4" TRS
DisplayLED
A/D Resolution16-bit
D/A Resolution16-bit
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
EffectsReverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Pitch Shift
Power Supply9V AC
Outputs2 x 1/4" TRS
Dimensions19" x 1.75" x 8"

Summary

PREFACE

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Important terms and conditions for manual and product use.

WARNINGS

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

General Troubleshooting

1.0 QuadraVerb General Description

2.0 Power Supply

Details the power supply circuit, voltage rails, and battery backup.

2.1 Battery Backup

Explains the battery backup circuit and its function.

3.0 Analog Signal Paths

Explains the analog signal flow, buffering, gain stages, and filters.

3.1 Anti-Aliasing Filters

Describes different types of anti-aliasing filters used to prevent Nyquist errors.

3.2 Successive Approximation

Explains the analog-to-digital conversion process using successive approximation.

4.0 Digital Signal Paths

Covers digital signal processing, MPU, and ASIC.

4.1 80C31 Micro Controller Circuit

Details the functions and circuit of the 80C31 microcontroller.

4.2 Reset

Explains the crucial reset circuit and its importance for system stability.

4.3 Memory Mapped I/O

Describes how the 8031 accesses functions via memory mapped I/O.

4.4 Analog Input and the 8031

Explains the method for inputting analog signals to the 8031.

4.5 DASP 24 ASIC

Introduces the DASP 24 ASIC for digital audio signal processing.

5.0 Test Procedures

Outlines essential test procedures, diagnostics, and initialization steps.

6.0 Adjustments

Covers necessary adjustments, such as DAC trim for noise reduction.

7.0 Updates and Revisions

Lists hardware/software updates and revision-specific notes.

7.1 D15 Component Note

Specific component note for diode D15 in the reset circuit.

7.2 Board Modifications

Notes on header capacitor, R66, and LCD cable header modifications.

7.3 SRAM and Power Modifications

Details for SRAM supply adjustment and battery ground check.

7.4 VCA Bypass and Noise Reduction

Procedure to bypass wet VCA and install DAC adjustment trimpot.

7.5 Output Gain and Input Filter Updates

Adjusting output gain and installing the QV I/P Filter Kit.

8.0 Helpful Hints & Common Solutions

Troubleshooting guide for common customer complaints and their likely causes.

9.0 Schematics

Contains the main circuit diagrams for the Alesis QuadraVerb.

10.0 Software History

Records software versions, release dates, and changes made to the firmware.

11.0 Quadraverb Plus MIDI Implementation/System Exclusive

Details MIDI system exclusive message format and opcodes.

PARAMETER ADDRESSES WITHIN PROGRAMS

12.0 Quadraverb Service Parts List

Index

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