X2 X2 Switch Aux 5/6, Monitor PAN, Monitor Peak LED, Monitor Solo Button, Monitor Mute Button

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Description of Controls

7/8 Switch (Aux 5/6)

This switch functions identically as the 7/8 switch found between Aux 3/7 and 4/8, but is used to assign the AUX 5/7 and 6/8 knobs (refer to previous section).

Monitor PAN

The PAN control sends the output of the Monitor in continuously variable degrees to either side of the stereo mix (if the Monitor’s L-R switch is pressed -- see below).

Monitor PEAK LED

The PEAK LED will flash when the Monitor’s signal level (post-EQ, pre-fader) is about 15 dB over nominal level. This is 3 dB before the channel electronics will distort (clip). If it flashes, reduce the gain in the circuit (by adjusting the MIC/LINE GAIN control if the monitor source is Mic/Line, or lowering the recording level if the monitor source is Tape) until it stops flashing.

Monitor SOLO Button

The SOLO button sends the Monitor’s pre-fader signal(and only that Monitor’s signal, if no other SOLO buttons are pressed) directly to the Control Room monitors, cutting off any other signals to the Control Room. It allows the engineer to hear the signal before bringing it into the mix, for cueing purposes. When SOLO is pressed, its LED will light. The master SOLO LED will light in the Master module section, to alert you that Solo is active. You can adjust the output level of the signal(s) being soloed by turning the SOLO knob in the Master module section.

Monitor MUTE Button

The MUTE button disconnects the Monitor’s signal from the Master outputs and any post Aux Sends. When pressed, the MUTE button’s LED will light. This button is also controlled by the Dynamic Mute Automation system.

Monitor L-R Button

The L-R button routes the monitor’s signal to the Master L-R FADERS, depending on the setting of the Channel PAN knob. If you are sending the Monitor signal to Aux 1 and 2 –– with the AUX SOURCE switch set to MON (down) –– but don’t want that signal on the Master L-R FADERS, turn the L-R switch off (up). If monitors are not being used during mixdown, turn the L-R switches off for the best signal-to-noise ratio.

Monitor Fader

This linear 45mm slide fader varies the level feeding the Monitor PAN control (and Aux 3/7 and Aux 4/8, if the AUX SOURCE switch is down). The input to this fader depends on the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch and MIC/LINE switch settings. If the CHAN/MON REVERSE button is up, the Monitor FADER receives the TAPE IN signal. If the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch is down, then the input can be either the Mic or Line, as determined by the MIC/LINE switch.

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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 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 Power Supply PowerConnections Unpacking and InspectionTo 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 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 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 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 Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo interface a Midi sequencer with 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 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 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 MixStage 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 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 anotherSelecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel 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 Maps Midi Maps IndexMute Midi Note Number 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
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