X2 X2 manual Live Performance, Creating a Monitor Mix, Using Group Faders as Subgroups

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Applications

Live Performance

Creating a Monitor Mix

Most sound reinforcement applications work best in mono, since so few members of the audience are seated in the ideal spot to hear the balance of a stereo sound system effectively. Also, a stereo sound system can be much more difficult to mix.

To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix:

1Pan all of the Channels fully left (or fully right).

2A mono mix will now be present at the Master L FADER (or the Master R FADER, if all Channels were panned to the right).

Using Group Faders as Subgroups

The Groups are extremely useful in sound reinforcement work. A Group can be used to control the overall level of several Channels with the movement of only one fader. Here are two examples:

To control all the vocal mics from the Group 1 FADER:

1Raise the selected Channel FADERS to the desired levels.

2Unassign each of the selected Channels from the Master Faders by switching their respective L-R buttons to the “Off” (up) position.

3Now assign each of the selected Channels to Group 1 by switching the 1-2 button to its “On” (down) position.

4Adjust the PAN control of each of the selected Channels so that it is fully Left.

5Assign the Group to the Master FADERS by switching the ASSIGN LEFT and ASSIGN RIGHT buttons to their “On” (down) position. The Group 1 FADER will now control the selected Channels, and the combined signal will appear at the Master FADERS along with the other Channels/Groups.

To control a stereo sub-mix of all the vocal mics from the Group 1 and 2

FADERS:

1Raise the selected Channel FADERS to the desired levels and adjust the PAN control to place the signal in a desirable position within the left-right panorama.

2Unassign each of the selected Channels from the Master Faders by switching their respective L-R buttons to the “Off” (up) position.

3Now assign each of the selected Channels to Group 1 and 2 by switching the 1-2 button to its “On” (down) position.

4Assign Group 1 to the Left Master FADER by switching the ASSIGN LEFT to its

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Contents Alesis Introduction How To Use This ManualConventions Description of Controls. a dictionary of each controlX2 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 Power Supply PowerConnections Unpacking and InspectionTo 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 Tape Input +4/-10 SwitchTape Send Direct Output InsertTo connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/OGroup Outputs Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Inserts Aux a & B ReturnsMaster Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Inserts Control Room OutputsPage 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 Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck toInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard EffectsConnecting Simultaneously, if desired To interface a Midi sequencer with Interfacing the InsertsInterfacing with a Midi Sequencer Applications Setting LevelsRecording II. Maintain Proper Fader LevelsTo 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 record effects onto the mixdown deck Bouncing TracksTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereoMixdown Basics Playback/Mix-DownGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mixTo create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable MixMute Automation Page To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsLive Performance Creating a Monitor MixTo 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 GroupsOverlay Button Recalling Mute GroupsTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute statusSynchronization Display ModeSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/LockingRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Erasing Editing SongsTo erase all events on one or more channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute GroupsCopy Mute Events CopyingCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to anotherTo set the Midi channel Midi ChannelSelecting Songs via Midi Midi Map Transmitting System Exclusive Memory BackupReceiving System Exclusive Remaining MemoryInput Channel Controls Description of ControlsTo MON Switch HPF SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQSwitch Aux 3/4 EQ in SwitchAUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PANMonitor PAN Switch Aux 5/6Monitor Peak LED Monitor Solo ButtonGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 DIR SwitchChannel PAN Channel Peak LEDStereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master ControlsGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyStereo Separation BalanceButton Group Master ControlsSolo Button Mute ButtonGroup 1-8 Master Faders Oscillator Frequency and Level Master ControlsSolo LED and Level Studio Level and AssignmentControl Room Level and Source PhonesMaster Faders Meter BridgePage Display Mute Automation ControlsMute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD ButtonsMute Solo Erasing MemoryDescription of Controls X2 Reference Manual Trouble-Shooting Index TROUBLE-SHOOTINGChecking the Software Version Re-initializingCleaning and Maintenance Maintenance/ServiceWarranty Information Obtaining Repair ServiceCustomers 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 Maximum Gain Power SupplyInput Module Group ModuleWeight DimensionsTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional DrawingsInternal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo IndexSong LED 102