User manual E-MU ESI-32

[. . . ] WARNING: READ THIS FIRST IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use in countries other than the U. S. A. may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. [. . . ] Erase Sample Individual samples can be erased from the bank, and newly created samples in memory can be erased using this function. Select the sample to be erased, then press ENTER. ERASE SAMPLE 001 Current Sample Select a Sample 4. If the sample is stereo, select whether you want to erase the left side, right side, or the entire stereo sample. ERASE SAMPLE 001 Selected Sample Side: Stereo Select L/R/Stereo 5. In either case the ESI-32 will return to the Module Identifier. Sample Management 97 4. Copy Sample Samples can be copied to other sample numbers within the same bank. Select the sample to be copied, then press ENTER. COPY SAMPLE from 001 Current Sample Select Source Sample 4. Select the destination sample number into which the source sample will be copied, then press ENTER. If you try to overwrite an existing sample, you will be asked if you do want to overwrite. Press Yes to replace the existing sample, or No to cancel the operation. D Tip: Use the Copy Sample function (Sample Management, 5) to paste the clipboard contents to an empty sample location. COPY SAMPLE to 001 Selected Sample 001 Empty Sample Select Dest Sample 5. Choose the characters to be changed with the right and left cursor buttons. Select the desired characters by using the ten key pad, data entry control and keyboard. You can also use the up cursor to insert spaces and the down cursor to delete spaces. The ESI-32 will return to the Module Identifier. 98 ESI-32 Operation Manual 5. Either the analog inputs or the optional digital input can be sampled. If you want to sample into the sample number shown on the display, you need do nothing except proceed to the next step. Use the cursor buttons to select one of the following parameters to edit. Page one displays: D Tip: The optimum gain level setting for ESI-32 is +00. For high-quality sampling, use an external microphone preamplifier such as the one built into your mixer. The mic preamp in the ESI-32, while acceptable for some applications, is not designed to be used for ultra-critical sampling. SETUP AdcGain: -08 Thresh: | L: On | R: Off | · Gain: Set the analog sample level with the data entry control so that the left and right side meters indicate optimum sampling level. The signal level should be set so that the peak bar comes close to the extreme right side without actually reaching it. Caution: When sampling in stereo, the Threshold circuit only reads the left channel to initiate sampling. · Thresh: (Threshold) Set the sampling threshold with the data entry control. Arm Sampling) and the signal to be sampled exceeds the threshold, sampling will begin. [. . . ] If you find that your instrument does require service, it may be done by any authorized E-mu service center. If you are unable to locate a service center in your area, please contact E-mu Systems Service Department at (408) 438-1921. They will either refer you to an authorized service center or ask that you return your ESI-32 to the factory. When returning an ESI-32 to the factory, you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). [. . . ]