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Connecting the X2

cables from the phono jack outputs to the 1/4" EXT IN jacks of the X2.

•If the mixdown deck has only XLR outputs, make or purchase an adapter from XLR-to-phone plug, with pin 1 connected to the sleeve and either pin 2 or 3 connected to the tip. Check with the manual of your mixdown deck to see if unbalanced operation is allowed, and if so, whether the other pin should be left disconnected or grounded.

Interfacing to the Control Room

The X2’s CONTROL ROOM Outputs Left and Right are connected to the Inputs of the amplifier used for the control room monitor speakers. The CONTROL ROOM knob on the X2 controls the level of the control room monitor speakers.

Note: These jacks are also TRS balanced. You may use unbalanced 2-conductor cables if the power amp doesn’t have balanced inputs. If the amp features XLR inputs, use a TRS 3-conductor-to-XLR-M cable.

Interfacing to the Studio

The X2’s STUDIO Outputs Left and Right are connected to the inputs of the amplifier used for the studio monitor speakers (i.e. where the musicians are), or may be connected to their headphone amplifier. The STUDIO knob on the X2 controls the level of the studio monitor speakers. The CONTROL ROOM and AUX 1-2 buttons below the STUDIO knob determine what appears at the STUDIO Outputs; the same audio as the CONTROL ROOM Outputs, or the Aux Sends 1 & 2 Outputs (cue mix).

Alternatively, if you don’t need a headphone mix, the STUDIO OUTS may be used for a second set of Control Room monitors.

Interfacing to the Headphone Amp

There are two different sets of Aux Sends on the X2. Aux 1 and 2, which are derived before the Channel FADER, are used primarily for setting up a separate cue mix for musicians to overdub to while listening to headphones. Connect the Aux 1 and 2 Outputs (AUX 1, AUX 2) to the Alesis Micro Cue Amp or other suitable headphone amplifier, if you are using the STUDIO OUTS for this purpose.

Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects

Aux Sends 3 through 8 are derived post-fader, which means that any changes in level in the fader will also cause a change in level at these Aux Sends as well. These Sends can be used as “Effects Sends” and connected to whatever outboard effects that are desired (reverbs, chorus, multi-effects processors, delays) to be blended into the mix.

Before you connect the Aux Sends, consider where you want the signals to come from:

•All Auxes can receive signal from the channel if desired.

•Alternatively, Auxes 3 and 4 can receive signal from the Monitor.

•Auxes 7 and 8 can receive signal from the Channel and Monitor

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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 IntroductionMonitoring Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingRecording/Tracking Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Meter Bridge Control Room SystemsMuting Automation Page Page Unpacking and Inspection PowerPower Supply ConnectionsTo connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsUnbalanced Line Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsBalanced Mic 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 To synchronize the X2 to an Adat system HeadphonesAdat Sync 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 To interface a Midi sequencer with Interfacing the InsertsInterfacing with a Midi Sequencer 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 StereoAbout Metering To select the meter bridge modeRecording Tips To listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders OverdubbingTo listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual To route the mix to a headphone amp Getting the Mix to the HeadphonesMonitoring Midi Virtual Tracks To set the level going to the effects device Adding EffectsSelecting an Aux Send To record effects onto the multitrack To hear effects in the monitorsTo hear effects in the headphone/cue mix 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 PerformanceTo create two different stage monitor mixes Video Post-ProductionStage Monitor Mix Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationMute Groups To enable destructive solo modeDestructive Solo 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 SongTo set the Midi channel Midi ChannelSelecting Songs via Midi 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 Mute Midi Note Number Midi Maps IndexMaps 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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