X2 X2 manual Master Controls, Oscillator Frequency and Level, Solo LED and Level

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Description of Controls

Master Controls

Oscillator Frequency and Level

The built-in Oscillator provides reference tone with a variable output level. The two switches are used together to determine the Oscillator’s frequency between 10 kHz, 1 kHz, 100 Hz and OFF.

 

 

 

Top Switch

 

 

 

Up

Down

Bottom

 

Up

OFF

1 kHz

Switch

 

Down

10 kHz

100 Hz

10 kHz tone is used to lay tones on a tape so it can be adjusted for azimuth and frequency response at another studio. 1 kHz is the industry standard level reference tone. 100 Hz can be used to check low frequency response.

Use the knob above the OSCILLATOR switches to adjust the oscillator’s level.

SOLO LED and Level

If any SOLO, AFL or PFL button is pressed anywhere on the console, the SOLO LED will light indicating that the Control Room is receiving signal from the Solo buss instead of the Control Room Source switch (see below). Please note that if SOLO is engaged on a Channel that has no signal in it, you will hear nothing in the Control Room until SOLO is turned off on that Channel.

The SOLO knob sets the level you will hear in the Control Room when SOLO is pressed. Typically it is set a little above unity gain (about 2 o’clock), so that a single instrument will sound about as loud in the Control Room as the entire mix does, allowing you to focus. The SOLO signal from the channels and Aux Returns are stereo, coming from post-fader, post-pan. The PFL signals from the Groups and the AFL signals from the Aux Masters are mono.

Studio Level and Assignment

The STUDIO knob sets the overall level of the STUDIO outputs. Note that it does not affect the level of Talkback to the Studio or Groups, which is set by the Talkback Mic Level control alone (see below).

The Studio Assignment consists of two switches: CONTROL ROOM and AUX 1-2. When CONTROL ROOM is down, the Studio is sent the same signal appearing at the Control Room outputs. When the AUX 1-2 switch is down, the Studio is sent the signal at the AUX SEND 1 and 2 outputs.

Talkback Level and Assignment

The Talkback Level knob sets the output level of the built-in Talkback mic. Two assignment switches are located directly beneath it: SLATE and STUDIO. When SLATE is down, the Talkback mic is routed to the Group outputs, so you can record an announcement on the multitrack. Note: To record an announcement onto the mixdown tape deck, you must also assign the Group to either Left or Right (or

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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
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