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input appears at the monitor controls. This is the position normally used for mixdown (with the main channel assigned to L-R) or for bouncing tracks (with the main channel assigned to the appropriate Group or Groups). To avoid low-end rumble and noise, turn on the HPF (high-pass filter), which removes frequencies below 75 Hz.

Next we have the EQ section, which is broken into two groups: the Hi & Lo EQ, and the Hi Mid & Lo Mid EQ. The Hi & Lo EQ are shelf types, nested at 12 kHz and 80 Hz, respectively, with an adjustable gain of ±15 dB. These act much like the bass and treble knobs found on a typical amplifier. They can be assigned to the monitor path by pressing the TO MON switch located between the two knobs. The Hi Mid & Lo Mid EQ are true parametric types, with a sweepable bandwidth of 650 Hz to 15 kHz and 45 Hz to 950 Hz, respectively, with an adjustable gain of ±15 dB. The Q control adjusts how wide an area around the selected frequency should be cut or boosted, allowing you to be extremely specific about how you tailor your sound.

We’ll get back to the Aux Sends in a moment. Now let’s jump down to the Monitor section. Normally, this is where you can mix your tape returns. Here you have a PAN knob, SOLO and MUTE buttons, and a fader for controlling the monitor level. The PEAK LED will light momentarily whenever the monitor’s signal gets too hot. The L-R button lets you assign the monitor signal to the Master outputs. If you’re not using the monitor, leave this button turned off.

Finally, at the bottom of each channel we find the channel’s fader, PAN knob, SOLO and MUTE buttons, PEAK LED, and a set of buttons that let you determine the routing of the channel’s signal, and what signal the TAPE OUT jacks of the channel will receive. DIR selects the source of the TAPE OUT jacks of the channel strip: either the direct output of the channel itself (for recording a single source to a track) or the Group that is normally connected to that TAPE OUT (Group 1 in channels 1, 9, 17; Group 2 in channels 2, 10, 18; etc.). The assignment switches below DIR can route the channel’s signal to any of the eight Groups and to the L-R Master.

Once signals are routed to the Group section, you can use the Group faders to determine the total volume of all channels assigned there. Each Group module has its own set of SOLO and MUTE buttons. In the studio, the Group output usually is connected to the inputs of a multitrack recorder, such as the Alesis ADAT via the TAPE OUT jacks. During mixdown, the Groups may be “subgrouped” or assigned to the L-R Master mix, so that the Group modules can be used to adjust the master volume of like signals, such as multiple channels of drums or vocals. Using the ASSIGN L and ASSIGN R buttons, the Group signal can be routed back to the Master outputs. In live performance applications, the Group Out jacks may be used to feed other amplifiers, broadcast feeds or recorders where multiple mixers are required.

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Contents Alesis Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control How To Use This ManualIntroduction ConventionsX2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page About IntroductionBasic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording Recording/TrackingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Control Room Systems Muting AutomationMeter Bridge Page Page Unpacking and Inspection PowerPower Supply ConnectionsTo connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsChannel Inputs and Outputs Balanced Mic InputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Insert +4/-10 SwitchTape Input Tape Send Direct OutputTo connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/OAux a & B Returns Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Group InsertsControl Room Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Master InsertsPage Headphones Adat SyncTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Examples of Connections Input Connector TypeTo interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorder Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack RecorderInterfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to the Mixdown DeckInterfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Headphone AmpConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels Setting LevelsApplications RecordingTo record a single source to a single track Recording a Single Source to One TrackTo record two or more sources to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to One TrackTo record multiple sources to two tracks stereo Recording 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 multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce one or more tracks to another track monoHere is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Getting the Mix to the Tape DeckTo create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable MixMute Automation Page Creating a Monitor Mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Live PerformanceVideo Post-Production Stage Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationTo enable destructive solo mode Destructive SoloMute Groups Page To define Mute Groups Defining Mute GroupsTo return the console to its previous mute status Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To recall a Mute GroupGetting On-line/Locking Display ModeSynchronization Selecting a Sync SourceOverdubbing Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Undoing Mute EventsPage Erasing Editing SongsTo erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase all events on all channelsTo copy mute events from one channel to another CopyingCopy Mute Events Copy SongMidi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Remaining Memory Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Receiving System ExclusiveInput Channel Controls Description of ControlsHi Mid and Lo Mid EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi and Lo EQAUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX Source SwitchMonitor Solo Button Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Peak LEDChannel Peak LED DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel PANStereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master ControlsBalance AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Stereo SeparationMute Button Group Master ControlsButton Solo ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Studio Level and Assignment Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Solo LED and LevelMeter Bridge PhonesControl Room Level and Source Master FadersPage Display Mute Automation ControlsMute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD ButtonsMute Solo Erasing MemoryDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Re-initializing TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Checking the Software VersionObtaining Repair Service Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Warranty InformationCustomers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Midi Maps Index MapsMute Midi Note Number Mute Midi Controller Number MapMap Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Group Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Input ModuleDimensional Drawings DimensionsWeight Total Shipping WeightInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo IndexSong LED 102
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