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Applications

Overdubbing

Monitoring the Multitrack on the Monitor Faders

Once you have recorded onto the multitrack tape machine, you will want to listen back to those tracks, especially if you are overdubbing new tracks with musicians who need to hear the material already on tape (see next section, Getting the Mix to Headphones). The signals coming back from the multitrack tape machine connect to the TAPE IN connectors of each channel, and normally appear at the Monitor section within each of the Input modules.

To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders:

1Place the tracks of the tape machine you wish to monitor into the “Tape” or “Playback” position. Make sure the CHAN/MON REVERSE switches are up.

2Raise the Monitor FADERS being used for the tape tracks you wish to listen to.

3Assign these Monitors to the Master Outputs by placing the L-R button in the “On” (down) position.

4Raise the Master FADERS to where the peaks of the signal briefly light the red LEDs in the meters.

5Select L-R as the Control Room Source and turn the CONTROL ROOM control up to the desired listening level.

Monitoring the Multitrack on the Channel Faders

Depending on how many inputs you are using at a time, you may want to use a different technique for monitoring. Monitoring on the Channel faders gives you a head start on your mixdown, and also allows you to start using the parametric EQ. Keep in mind, however, that you will not be able to record a Mic or Line source which is plugged into any channel being used to monitor a tape return.

To listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders:

1On the multitrack, set the tracks you want to monitor into playback mode (Record switched OFF).

2Make sure the DIR and Group Assign 1-8 switches of the tracks you want to hear are all UP (off).

3Press the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch down in the channel you want to hear. This makes the tape return the source of the large Channel FADER, and simultaneously makes Mic or Line the source of the short Monitor FADER.

4Assign the channels to L-R (the switch lowest on the channel strip).

5Raise the Channel FADERS being used for the tape tracks you wish to listen to.

6Raise the L-R MASTER FADERS and CONTROL ROOM settings, as in the

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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 IntroductionRecording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Unpacking and Inspection PowerPower Supply ConnectionsTo connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground LoopsBalanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced 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 Adat Sync HeadphonesTo 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 with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo 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 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 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 PerformanceStage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute AutomationDestructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute 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 SongSelecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo 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 Maps Midi Maps IndexMute 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