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Connecting the X2

simultaneously, if desired.

Note: If you want to use a separate effect on each channel, use the INSERT jacks, not the Aux Sends (see next section).

To connect the Aux Sends and Stereo Aux Returns to outboard effects:

1Connect the Aux Sends (AUX 3, AUX 4, AUX 5, AUX 6, AUX 7, AUX 8) to the input or inputs of your outboard effects devices (like the Alesis QuadraVerb 2 or Midiverb III).

2Connect the Outputs of these effects devices back into the X2’s dedicated inputs, called STEREO AUX RETURNS. There are 8 pairs of Stereo Aux Returns, enough for 8 stereo, 16 mono, or any combination of mono and stereo devices.

You can use any Aux Returns you wish; a typical scheme is to connect the outputs of the unit being fed by Aux Send 3 into Aux Return A of the Group 3-4 module, and plug the unit fed by Aux Send 4 into Aux Return B. The only difference between Returns A and B is that A can be sent to any of the eight Groups for recording onto any track, while B can be sent only to the Groups directly beneath it. All Aux Returns can be sent to the L-R Master mix, which is the most common assignment for effect returns.

JIf your effect unit has two inputs, in most cases you only need to connect from ONE Aux Send to the LEFT (mono) INPUT of the effect unit, but you will still connect both the LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS of the effect to the Stereo Aux Return.

You don’t need to connect anything to the right input of the effect, since most effects units only use it when the effect is connected directly between an instrument and an amplifier. In most mixing applications, you will set the effect’s wet/dry balance all the way to wet. The effect device will generate an artificial stereo output from the signal input. Check the manual for your effect device for more information.

On the other hand, true dual-channel effects processors (such as the Alesis QuadraVerb 2) should be connected to two different sends to take advantage of the dual processing capability.

Note that Aux Sends 1 and 2 can also be used as extra Effects Sends while mixing. Although Aux 1 and 2 are pre-fader, and normally used for monitoring while recording, they are perfectly suitable as effects sends, especially during mixdown, when you will want to maximize your ability to add effects to independent Channels. Just remember that when you move a FADER up or down you won’t be changing the level going to the effect on these Sends, since they are independent of fader movement (the signal is not affected by the Channel’s MUTE button, either). As you change fader levels, you will need to make corresponding adjustments to Aux 1 and 2 in order to maintain the desired balance between dry and effected signal.

The 8 pairs of Stereo Aux Returns also serve well as additional inputs, in case you run out of Channels. These are especially good for connecting to the outputs of stereo keyboards, many of which provide on-board signal processing and do not require much EQ’ing.

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Contents Alesis How To Use This Manual IntroductionConventions 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 Power Power SupplyConnections 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 +4/-10 Switch Tape InputTape Send Direct Output InsertBalanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable toStereo Returns and Groups Group OutputsGroup Inserts Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Inputs and Outputs Master OutputsMaster Inserts 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 Adat Using Elco Connectors Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a PatchbayInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Control Room Interfacing to the StudioInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with Setting Levels ApplicationsRecording 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 Bouncing Tracks To record effects onto the mixdown deckTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoPlayback/Mix-Down Mixdown BasicsGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixCreating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mixMute Automation Page Using Group Faders as Subgroups To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mixLive Performance 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 GroupsRecalling Mute Groups Overlay ButtonTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute statusDisplay Mode SynchronizationSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/LockingMute Events Recording and Playing Back Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs ErasingErase All Memory To erase all events on one or more channelsTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopying Copy Mute EventsCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to anotherMidi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Memory Backup Transmitting System ExclusiveReceiving System Exclusive Remaining MemoryDescription of Controls Input Channel ControlsHPF Switch To MON SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQEQ in Switch Switch Aux 3/4AUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANSwitch Aux 5/6 Monitor PANMonitor Peak LED Monitor Solo ButtonDIR Switch Group Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6Channel PAN Channel Peak LEDAux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return ControlsAUX a Assign Switches Aux a Only Group Masters Switch Aux B OnlyStereo Separation BalanceGroup Master Controls ButtonSolo Button Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Master Controls Oscillator Frequency and LevelSolo LED and Level Studio Level and AssignmentPhones Control Room Level and SourceMaster Faders Meter BridgePage Mute Automation Controls DisplayMute Groups Online Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Memory RemainingErasing Memory Mute SoloDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble-Shooting IndexChecking the Software Version Re-initializingMaintenance/Service Cleaning and MaintenanceWarranty Information 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 Power Supply Maximum GainInput Module Group ModuleDimensions WeightTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index SoloSong LED 102
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