Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PicoVerb Alesis
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Table Of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................... 3 W elcome! ..................................................................................................... 3 About the Pi coVerb ..............
2 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Index ......................... 27 Audio Input ................................................................................................. 29 Audio Output..............................................................
Introduction Welcome! Thank you for making the Alesis PicoV erb™ a part of your studio . Since 1984, we'v e been designing and building creativ e tools for the audio community . W e believe in our products , because we'v e heard the results that creative people like you ha ve ac hieved with them.
Introduction About the PicoVerb Alesis , the company that created affordable effects processing with the introduction of the MidiV erb , now offers the PicoV erb Compact Effects Processor.
Introduction What you can do with your PicoVerb When you hav e the PicoV erb properly connected, you can: • add space or “room sound” to dr y or sterile sounds using the Halls , R ooms and Plates reverberators . • create a liv ely ensemble effect from a single instr ument or static section using the Chor us prog ram.
Introduction How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into the follo wing sections describing the various functions and applications for the PicoV erb .
Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions (English) Safety symbols used in this product This symbo l alerts the user that th ere are important operating and maintenance i nstr uctions in the l iterature accompanying this un it.
Important Safety Instructions 12. Use only with a car t, stand, bracket, or table designed for use with professional audi o or music e quipment. In any installation, make sure that injur y or damage will not result from cables pulling on the app aratus and its mounting .
Important Safety Instructions Instructions de Sécurité Importantes (French) Symboles utilisés dans ce produit Ce symbole alèr te l’utilisateur qu’il existe des instructio ns de fonctionneme nt et de maintenance dans l a documentation jointe avec ce produit.
Important Safety Instructions 12. N’utilisez qu’av ec un stand, ou table conçus po ur l’utilisation d’audio professionne l ou instruments de musique . Dans toute installation, veillez de ne rien endommager à cause de câbles qui tirent sur de s appareils et leu r support.
Important Safety Instructions Lesen Sie bitte die folgende Sicherheitshinweise (German) Sicherheit Symbole verwendet in diesem Produkt Dieses Symbol alar mier t den Benutzer , daß es wichtige Funktioniere n und W ar tung Anwe isungen in der Literatur gibt, die diese Maßeinheit begleitet.
Important Safety Instructions 12. V erw enden Sie aussc hließlic h W agen, Ständer, oder Ti sche , die speziell f ür professionelle Audio- und Mu sikinstrumente geeignet sind. Achten Sie immer darauf, daß die jeweiligen Geräte sicher installiert sind, um Schäden und V erletzungen zu vermeiden .
Important Safety Instructions CE Declaration Of Conformity See our website at: http://www .alesis .com FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC r ules.
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1 Quick Start Guide If you can’t wait to get started … The Alesis PicoV erb is a unique product, but its basic hookup and operation is similar to other effects processors in most respects . If you’ re experienced with signal processors , this chapter is a “shorthand” guide for those who want to start using the PicoV erb right away .
1 Quick Start Guide Step 2: Try some effects While learning the unit, it is helpful to play a CD or a multi-track source into the effects processor. Choose a song or part that doesn’t change much so that you can take your time experimenting with the different timbres.
2 Connections Unpacking and Inspection Y our PicoV erb was packed carefully at the factory . T he shipping carton was designed to protect the unit during shipping . Please retain this container in the highly unlikely ev ent that you need to return the PicoV erb for ser vicing .
2 Connections Connecting inputs and outputs Connecting to an Instrument or Microphone The PicoV erb’ s INPUT knob has been calibrated to accept “instr ument level” signals such as a microphone or guitar input.
Connections 2 Connecting to the Channel Inserts of a mixing console Most mixing consoles hav e a jack near the mic and line inputs labeled “insert”. T his is typically a TRS jack with the send and return on the same jack. T o use the PicoV erb as a channel insert effect, you will need an inser t cable (not included).
2 Connections Connecting to the Main Inserts of a mixing console In addition to channel inserts , most mixing consoles have main insert jacks near the main outputs . Y ou can use inser t cables to connect the PicoV erb to the main L/R bus the same way you connect it to a pair of channels .
Connections 2 bout Audio Cables A The connections between the PicoV erb and your studio are ded oute cables to the PicoV erb cor rectly by Do not bundle audio cables with A C A void r unning audio cab.
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3 Description of Programs Y our PicoV erb comes from the factor y with 16 studio quality preset effects prog rams . T ur n the prog ram select encoder to choose an effects program. Reverb Effects HALL 1 A large, bright concer t hall reverberation effect suitable for vocals and instruments.
3 Description of Programs Modulation Effects CHORUS A complex, 6-voice c hor us ensemble effect with shor t delays often referred to as a “Chor us / Doubler”. Discrete stereo signal path. Slow and watery . FLANGE Classic stereo flang e: a slow , slightly metallic sw eep with a discrete stereo signal path.
Description of Programs 3 Full Mix Effect VOCAL ELIMINATOR This prog ram removes the v ocal and lead instr uments from the center of the stereo image of most audio sources. Use this to prog ram to remov e the lead guitar from your fav orite recordings or make yo ur own karaoke mix.
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4 Troubleshooting 27 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Index If you experience problems while operating y our PicoV erb , please use the following table to locate possible causes and solutions before contacting Alesis Product Support for assistance. Symptoms Cause Solution No audio outputs .
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Specifications 29 Audio Input Input Connectors: 2 1/4" TS J ac ks (unbalanced ) Maximum Input Le vel : +7 dBu (Input Knob at nominal 12 o'clock posi tion) Input Impedance: 10k Ω Audio Outp.
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Warranty / Contact Alesis Limited Warranty ALESIS CORPORATION ("ALESIS") w arrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship fo r a period of one (1) year for par ts and for a period of one (1) year for labor from the date of or iginal reta il purchase .
32 Alesis Contact Information Alesis Distributi on, LLC Los Angeles , CA USA E-mail: su pport@alesis .com We b s i t e : http://www .alesis .com Alesis PicoV erb R eference Manual Revision 1.0 b y Erik Norlander Copyright 2002, Alesis Distribution, LLC.
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If you have not bought Alesis PicoVerb yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Alesis PicoVerb - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alesis PicoVerb you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alesis PicoVerb will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alesis PicoVerb, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Alesis PicoVerb.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alesis PicoVerb. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alesis PicoVerb along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
