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monitor 62	ONLINE 71
Level	SONG LED 69
Aux Return 64	SYNC LED 69
setting 31	Sync Source 51
lock 47	UNDO 52, 71
Map 57, 69	UPDATE 52, 71
Master	Mute Events 52
FADERS 68	Mute Groups 48, 70
INSERTS 22	ALL 70
Oscillator 67	DEFINE 49
Memory Remaining 72	OVERLAY 50, 70
meter bridge 35, 68	Mute Solo 73
MIC/LINE GAIN 11, 31, 59	Muting Automation 14
MIDI 23	Ø (phase) 11, 18, 59
CHANNEL 69	online 47, 71
Map 57, 69	Outputs 24
sequencer 30	Aux Sends 22, 28
System Exclusive 57, 58	BALANCED 20
virtual tracks 37	CONTROL ROOM 22, 28
Mixing	Group 21, 66
example 42	MASTER 22
Group Faders as Subgroups 44	STUDIO 22, 28, 67
mixdown 41	TAPE OUT 25, 26
Monitor Mix 44	Tape Send 19
stage monitor 45	Overdubbing 36, 37
monitor 11, 62	OVERLAY 70
Fader 62	Pan
L-R 62	Channel 62
MUTE 62	Monitor 62
PAN 62	Patchbay 27
PEAK 62	PEAK
SOLO 62	Aux Return 65
TAPE IN 36	Channel 63
MONO 68	Monitor 62
Mute	PFL 66
Aux Master 64	phase 11
Aux Return 66	Phones 68
Channel 63	Power
Group 66	Ground Loops 17
Monitor 62	Power Supply 15
Mute Automation 43	Re-initializing 75
COPY 72	sequencer 47
DEFINE 70	Setting Levels 31
DISPLAY 69	Solo
ERASE BWD 72	Aux Return 65
ERASE FWD 72	Channel 63
INC/DEC 69	level 67
Map 69	Monitor 62
MIDI Channel 69	Song 69
mute events 43, 52	Stereo Separation 65
Mute Groups 48, 70	STUDIO 28

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Contents Alesis Conventions How To Use This ManualIntroduction Description of Controls. a dictionary of each controlX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction AboutBasic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording Recording/TrackingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Control Room Systems Muting AutomationMeter Bridge Page Page Connections PowerPower Supply Unpacking and InspectionTo connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has FailedChannel Inputs and Outputs Balanced Mic InputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Tape Send Direct Output +4/-10 SwitchTape Input InsertBalanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable toGroup Inserts Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Inserts Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Control Room OutputsPage Headphones Adat SyncTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Input Connector Type Examples of ConnectionsInterfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder To interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorderInterfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with Recording Setting LevelsApplications II. Maintain Proper Fader LevelsRecording a Single Source to One Track To record a single source to a single trackRecording Multiple Sources to One Track To record two or more sources to a single trackRecording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks Stereo To record multiple sources to two tracks stereoTo select the meter bridge mode Recording TipsAbout Metering Overdubbing To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor fadersTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Getting the Mix to the Headphones Monitoring Midi Virtual TracksTo route the mix to a headphone amp Adding Effects Selecting an Aux SendTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the monitors To hear effects in the headphone/cue mixTo record effects onto the multitrack To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixCreating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mixMute Automation Page Live Performance Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Creating a Monitor MixVideo Post-Production Stage Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation OverviewTo enable destructive solo mode Destructive SoloMute Groups Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute GroupsTo recall a Mute Group Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To return the console to its previous mute statusSelecting a Sync Source Display ModeSynchronization Getting On-line/LockingUndoing Mute Events Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs ErasingTo erase all events on all channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopy Song CopyingCopy Mute Events To copy mute events from one channel to anotherMidi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Receiving System Exclusive Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Remaining MemoryDescription of Controls Input Channel ControlsHi and Lo EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQAUX Source Switch EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANMonitor Peak LED Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Solo ButtonChannel PAN DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel Peak LEDAux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return ControlsStereo Separation AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only BalanceSolo Button Group Master ControlsButton Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Solo LED and Level Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Studio Level and AssignmentMaster Faders PhonesControl Room Level and Source Meter BridgePage Mute Automation Controls DisplayMute Groups Online Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Memory RemainingErasing Memory Mute SoloDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Checking the Software Version TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Re-initializingWarranty Information Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Midi Maps Index MapsMute Midi Note Number Map Mute Midi Controller NumberMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Input Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Group ModuleTotal Shipping Weight DimensionsWeight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index SoloSong LED 102