X2 X2 Recording Multiple Sources to One Track, To record two or more sources to a single track

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Recording Multiple Sources to One Track

When more than one Channel is to be recorded onto the same track of a multitrack tape machine, it is necessary to assign all desired Channels to a Group. When the DIR switch of a channel is up, the TAPE OUT jacks receive the signal from a corresponding Group. For example, use Group 1 if you want to record on tracks 1, 9, or 17. Group 8 is used to record on tracks 8, 16, or 24.

To record two or more sources to a single track:

1With microphones or instruments connected to the desired input channels, set the input level correctly (see page 31 Setting Levels).

2Assign each of the Channels you wish to record onto the same track to GROUPS 1 and 2 by pressing the 1-2 button situated next to the Channel FADER.

If you want to record effects or other devices from a Stereo Aux Return, you may also press the ASSIGN keys in the Stereo Aux Return section.

3Use the PAN control on each of the assigned Channels to position the signals either fully to the left or fully to the right. If the panning is fully left, the Channel will be routed to Group 1. If the panning is fully right, the Channel will be routed to Group 2.

4Make sure the DIR switch is UP on the channel feeding the tape deck (channel 1 or 2, in this example).

5The GROUP FADER will now control the level going to tape. As the instruments are played, the Group Meter will respond.

6Be sure that the Group’s ASSIGN LEFT and ASSIGN RIGHT buttons are in the “Off” position (up). Otherwise the signal will be assigned to the Master Output directly, instead of monitoring what’s coming back from the multitrack on the small fader.

7To monitor the track through the multitrack tape machine, place the tape machine track you are recording on into the “source” or “input” mode, and raise the Tape Monitor FADER the track’s output is connected to.

JBe sure the L-R buttons are in the “Off” position (up) for the Channels being recorded. Otherwise, this will cause the monitoring to be false since the signals will be heard from two sources: the Channels and the Tape Monitors.

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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 AboutRecording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Power Power SupplyConnections Unpacking and InspectionTo connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has FailedBalanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced 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 Adat Sync HeadphonesTo 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 with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo 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 stereoRecording Tips To select the meter bridge modeAbout Metering To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders OverdubbingTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Monitoring Midi Virtual Tracks Getting the Mix to the HeadphonesTo route the mix to a headphone amp Selecting an Aux Send Adding EffectsTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the headphone/cue mix To hear effects in the monitorsTo 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 MixStage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation OverviewDestructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute 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 anotherSelecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo 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 Maps Midi Maps IndexMute 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