Alesis 7-51-0214-b User Manual
Hardware Direct Monitoring
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For outputs 1 and 2, the MIX BLEND knob on the front panel of
the hardware can also be used to control this slider.
7. Narrow/Wide View Switch
You can switch between “Narrow” and “Wide” views of the
HDM panel. Note that the Input Monitor tab is always in Narrow
mode.
8. Metering Options
Choose from a number of different metering options here.
Meter Scale
Under “Meter Scale,” choose “High,” “Medium,” or “Safe.” These
options change the thresholds at which the meters change to
yellow and then to red. WHATEVER SETTING YOU
CHOOSE, THE ACTUAL AUDIO BEING RECORDED IS
UNTOUCHED. Rather, these modes can help keep you from
recording too “hot,” resulting in digital “overs.”
Peak Hold time
Set how long the highest peak of the incoming audio should be
displayed.
Peak Reset
Click this button at any time to reset the peak levels of the meters.
9. Bank Hide/Show buttons
In “Wide” mode, not all channels are visible at once. If you are
not using some of your channels, choose to hide them.
not using some of your channels, choose to hide them.
Note that these buttons are grayed out in “Narrow” mode.
10. ADAT-S/PDIF Toggle
The HDM mixer can mix 24 inputs. At 44.1kHz and 48kHz, the
io|26 offers 26 inputs, 2 more than the total. Therefore, at these
sample rates, choose to monitor either ADAT 15/16 or S/PDIF.
io|26 offers 26 inputs, 2 more than the total. Therefore, at these
sample rates, choose to monitor either ADAT 15/16 or S/PDIF.
Your choice here will not affect the number of channels seen by
your DAW. Your DAW will always see all IO|14/26 channels.
This choice only affects the audio that you monitor through this
HDM application.
your DAW. Your DAW will always see all IO|14/26 channels.
This choice only affects the audio that you monitor through this
HDM application.
If you still need to monitor those last two channels, you can always
do so through your Digital Audio Workstation software, though
some increased latency will result.
11. Main Level
The position of the MAIN LEVEL(outs 1/2) knob is indicated
here for convenience (Windows only).
here for convenience (Windows only).
The metering options do not
change how audio is actually
recorded. They only change
how the audio is metered on
screen.
change how audio is actually
recorded. They only change
how the audio is metered on
screen.
For highly unpredictable
audio (live concerts, maniac
drummers, etc.), consider
using “Safe” metering and
trying to keep your audio in
the yellow area of the meter
scale. Then, if an
unpredictable audio event
occurs, your audio is more
likely to be recorded cleanly.
For predictable dynamic
sources, like distorted electric
guitar or sources where
you’ve inserted a hardware
limiter in the recording path,
don’t be afraid to push your
meters up into the red zone.
(Red in this panel means
“caution,” not “uh-oh!”)
audio (live concerts, maniac
drummers, etc.), consider
using “Safe” metering and
trying to keep your audio in
the yellow area of the meter
scale. Then, if an
unpredictable audio event
occurs, your audio is more
likely to be recorded cleanly.
For predictable dynamic
sources, like distorted electric
guitar or sources where
you’ve inserted a hardware
limiter in the recording path,
don’t be afraid to push your
meters up into the red zone.
(Red in this panel means
“caution,” not “uh-oh!”)