Front Panel; Rear Panel - Alesis MICTUBE SOLO Guide D'utilisation Rapide

QUICKSTART GUIDE (ENGLISH)
1. Make sure all items listed in the Box Contents are included in the box.
2. READ SAFETY INSTRUCTION
PRODUCT.
3. Switch everything on in the following order:
• audio input sources (i.e. instruments, CD/MP3 Players)
•
MicTube Solo
•
speakers/amps
4. When turning off, always reverse this operation:
• speakers/amps
• MicTube Solo
• last, any input sources
CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL

1. VU meter- Volume indicator for the
output signal
2. -20dB pad- Attenuates the incoming
signal level to provide
"headroom"
3. Phase reverse switch- Reverses the
audio signal's phase by 180 degrees.
Commonly used when recording a
single source with two mics that are far
apart or to record two different sources
with one mic in a Figure-8 pattern
4. +48V switch- Activates phantom power to allow the use of most condenser mics
5. 80Hz low cut switch- Filters low frequencies below 80Hz
6. Gain control- Adjusts the input gain from +20dB to +65dB
7. Drive control- Adjusts how hard the tube is driven, ranging from a natural, clean sound (good for vocals and electric bass)
to an overdriven tube effect (good for blues harmonica and guitars)
8. Clip indicator- Illuminates when signals become clipped over +20dBu

REAR PANEL

1. Power supply connection- Connect
the included 18v, 1000mA AC adaptor
here
2. Analog inputs- Balanced XLR and
unbalanced ¼" connections
3. Analog outputs- Balanced XLR and
unbalanced ¼" connections
APPLICATIONS
The MicTube can be used in a variety of situations including:
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Preamp- Boost the level of microphones, line level devices and add warmth to keyboards, mics, guitars, and turntables
•
Direct Inject Box (DI box)-
of Mic Tube, then use the MicTube's balanced output to send the signal to the next stage
•
Level attenuator- Adjust the incoming signal level to convert from
control by as much as 45dB
Quick Setup
1. First make sure the MicTube is powered off. Then connect your instrument or microphone cables to the MicTube's XLR or
¼" inputs.
2. Once cable connections have been made, power on the MicTube.
3. Apply phantom power if your mic requires this.
4. Slowly increase the Gain control knob on the MicTube, noting the output level LED to ensure levels do not clip.
5. If you continually clip even after adjusting the gain, turn on the -20dB pad.
6. Adjust the Drive knob to your liking.
Note: The Drive knob needs to be turned up slightly in order for any signal to pass through the MicTube.
Rackmounting
The MicTube can mount to a standard "universal" rack shelf, available from various rack manufacturers or your music dealer.
The MicTube conforms to single-space mounting, and up to two MicTube preamplifiers may be mounted side-by-side in a
standard universal EIA 19" equipment rack.
BOOKLET BEFORE
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Connect the line output of your instrument to the XLR or 1/4" TRS Input jack on the rear panel
USING THE
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10dBV to 0dBu or +4dBu. Raise or lower the input gain
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BOX CONTENTS
MicTube Solo
Power Adapter
Quickstart Guide
Safety Instructions & Warranty
Information Booklet
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