Alesis DEQ230D Stereo Equalizer User Manual


 
Table Of Contents
1
Introduction ..................................................................3
Welcome!......................................................................................................3
DEQ230 Key Features .................................................................... 4
How to Use This Manual................................................................ 5
Important Safety Instructions..................................7
Important Safety Instructions (English)................................... 7
Safety symbols used in this product.........................................................7
Please follow these precautions when using this product: ...................7
Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) ......................9
Symboles utilisés dans ce produit.............................................................9
Veuillez suivre ces précautions lors de l’utilisation de
l’appareil:......................................................................................................9
Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise
(German)........................................................................................... 11
Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt.................................11
Folgen Sie bitte diesen Vorkehrungen, wenn dieses
Produkt verwendet wird: ...........................................................................11
CE Declaration Of Conformity..................................................... 13
FCC Compliance Statement .........................................................13
Chapter One: Quick Start Guide..............................15
If you can't wait to get started..................................................................15
Step 1: Hook it up to a mixer........................................................15
Step 2: Try some equalization......................................................16
Step 3: Store the Program.............................................................16
Chapter Two: Connections ........................................19
Unpacking and Inspection............................................................ 19
Installing in a Rack ........................................................................19
Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting............................. 19
AC Power Hookup...........................................................................20
To use the DEQ230 in another country:................................................20
Connecting Inputs and Outputs.................................................. 21
Connecting to the Channel or Main Inserts of a mixing
console..........................................................................................................21
Connecting to the inserts on an instrument amplifier..........................23
Connecting to equipment with XLR inputs and outputs.....................23
Connecting to equipment with S/PDIF inputs and
outputs (DEQ230D only)...........................................................................23
About Audio Cables........................................................................ 25
Chapter Three: Basics of Equalization...................27
What is equalization?.....................................................................27
Description of the Controls ..........................................................28
Description of the Basic Modes ...................................................29
Basic operation: Program mode..................................................31
Basic operation: Edit mode........................................................... 32