Alesis GigaMix 8FX Operating and safety instructions

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Product Description
The Alesis GigaMix series offers incredible
performance and value in powered PA
mixers. Portable and rugged, each GigaMix
includes 100 28-bit digital effects, 3-band
active EQ on all input channels, high-pass
“rumble filter” on main outputs, post-fader
effects send and return for external effects,
master tape send and return for recording
and playback, and footswitch input for
effects bypass.
The GigaMix 8FX features 8 XLR mic and
¼” line inputs (6 mono, 2 stereo). There
are dual 9-band graphic EQs. The 8FX has
400 Watts of power per channel with
switchable stereo main out, or mono main
and mono monitor outputs.
The GigaMix 6FX features 6 channels of
XLR mic and ¼” line inputs (4 mono, 2
stereo). There are dual 9-band graphic
EQs. The 6FX has 300 Watts of power per
channel with switchable dual mono main
out, or mono main and mono monitor
outputs.
The GigaMix 4FX features 4 channels XLR
mic and ¼” line inputs plus two channels
with stereo line inputs. There is a single 9-
band graphic EQ and 200 Watts of power
with mono main output.
Positioning
Powered PA mixers with built-in 28-bit FX
offer fantastic performance and value. A
perfect complement to Alesis ProVenue PA
monitors.
Applications
•Live music and voice amplification
•Club PA systems
•Theaters
•Houses of worship
•Fixed sound installations
•Conference centers
Key Features & Benefits
1) Three convenient sizes and power ratings
•8FX: 8 channels and 400 Watts/4
ohms x2 (800 Watts total)
•6FX: 6 channels and 300 Watts/4
ohms x2 (600 Watts total)
•4FX: 4 channels (plus two summed
stereo channels) and 200 Watts/4
ohms
2) 28-bit digital effects built in
•100 onboard preset effects
including reverbs, delays, chorus,
flanging, pitch, and multieffects
•Internal DSP allows faster setup
and greater portability without
need to patch in external effects
) Generous channel and output EQ
•3-band active (+/- 15dB) EQ on
every channel
•Dual 9-band graphic EQ (single on
4FX)
•EQ all instruments individually,
main output, and monitor output
(except 4FX) for a great mix
4) High-quality mic preamps
•Switchable phantom power
•Huge 60dB of microphone gain
•Switchable75Hz highpass filters
5) Rugged and portable
•Impact-resistant molded PPE chassis
•Dual recessed handles
•Mixer, effects, and power amp all in
one unit
GigaMix 8FX GigaMix 6FX GigaMix 4FX

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GigaMix 8FX GigaMix 6FX GigaMix 4FX
GigaMix 4FX GigaMix 6FX GigaMix 8FX
Amp Config Mono Main
Output
Switchable - Mono Main Out
x2, or Mono Main and Mono
Monitor Outs
Switchable - Stereo Main
Out, or Mono Main and
Mono Monitor Outs
Amp Power 200 Watts/4
ohms 300 Watts/4 ohms x2 (600 Watts total) 400 Watts/4 ohms x2 (800 Watts total)
Mic/Line
Inputs 4 6 8
Dedicated
Line Inputs 2 0 0
Weight 40.5 lbs 44 bs 46 lbs
Dimensions 20"H X 26.5"W
X 17.5"D 20"H X 26.5"W X 17.5"D 20"H X 26.5"W X 17.5"D
Master
Graphic EQ 1x 9-Band EQ on
Main
1x 9-Band EQ (Stereo) on
Main, and 1x 9-Band EQ
Monitor
1x 9-Band EQ (Stereo) on
Main, and 1x 9-Band EQ
Monitor
8-Segment LED
Level Meter 8-Segment LED Level Meters (x2)
Effects 28-bit Effects, 100 Effect Types
Channel EQ 3-Band Active (+/-15dB) EQ on all Input Channels
Frequency
Response 10Hz-40kHz (+0.5/-3dB)
Additional
Features Rugged, Impact Resistant Molded PPE Chassis
48v Phantom Power on all Mic Inputs
3-Band Active (+/-15dB) EQ on all Input Channels
High- Pass "Rumble Filter" on Main Outs
Post-Fader Effects Send (per-Channel) and Return, for External Effects
Master Tape Send and Return for Recording
Footswitch Input for Effects Bypass

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Manufacturer Alesis Alesis Alesis Samson Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha
Model GigaMix 4FX GigaMix 6FX GigaMix 8FX PA 324 EMX62M EMX66M EMX68S
Retail Price $499 $649 $799 $499 $499 $649 $799
MAP $299 $449 $599 $389 $299 $499 $599
Power per Side @ 4
Ohms 200 W 300 W 400 W 150 W 200 W 300 W 400 W
Power per Side @ 8
Ohms 135 W 215 W 270 W 135 W 215 W 270 W
Power Mono Bridged 400 W 600 W 800 W 300 W n/a 600 W 800 W
Mono/Stereo Mono Mono Stereo Stereo Mono Mono Stereo
Line Inputs 1/4" 4 4 6 6 4 4 4
XLR Mic Pre-amps 4 6 8 6 4 6 6
Stereo Inputs 2 Summed 2 Summed 2 0 2 Summed 2 Summed 2
Channel EQ 3-Band 3-Band 3-Band 3-Band 2-Band 3-Band 3-Band
Main Equalization 9-Band Dual 9-Band Dual 9-Band Dual 7-Band 7-Band Dual 7-Band Dual 7-Band
Phantom Power Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +15v Yes +15v Yes +15v
AUX Sends/Returns 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Monitor Sends 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tape In & Out Yes Yes Yes Yes
Effects Yes (100) Yes (100) Yes (100) Yes (8) Yes (3) Yes (8) Yes (16)
Effects Resolution 28-bit 28-bit 28-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit
Manufacturer Alesis Alesis Alesis Samson Yamaha Yamaha Yamaha
Model GigaMix 4FX GigaMix 6FX GigaMix 8FX PA 324 EMX62M EMX66M EMX68S
Retail Price $499 $649 $799 $499 $499 $649 $799
MAP $299 $449 $599 $389 $299 $499 $599
Power per Side @ 4
Ohms 200 W 300 W 400 W 150 W 200 W 300 W 400 W
Power per Side @ 8
Ohms 135 W 215 W 270 W 135 W 215 W 270 W
Power Mono Bridged 400 W 600 W 800 W 300 W n/a 600 W 800 W
Mono/Stereo Mono Mono Stereo Stereo Mono Mono Stereo
Line Inputs 1/4" 4 4 6 6 4 4 4
XLR Mic Pre-amps 4 6 8 6 4 6 6
Stereo Inputs 2 Summed 2 Summed 2 0 2 Summed 2 Summed 2
Channel EQ 3-Band 3-Band 3-Band 3-Band 2-Band 3-Band 3-Band
Main Equalization 9-Band Dual 9-Band Dual 9-Band Dual 7-Band 7-Band Dual 7-Band Dual 7-Band
Phantom Power Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +48v Yes +15v Yes +15v Yes +15v
AUX Sends/Returns 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Monitor Sends 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Tape In & Out Yes Yes Yes Yes
Effects Yes (100) Yes (100) Yes (100) Yes (8) Yes (3) Yes (8) Yes (16)
Effects Resolution 28-bit 28-bit 28-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit 24-bit