Pass Labs X2.2 owner manual Description of Operation

Description of Operation

X2.2 Owner’s Manual

the front panel. Input 5 (TAPE IN) is deliberately not available through the tape output connection. The tape input is designated for use with a tape recorder if you have one, and we have arranged that it will not place its output on the tape out, which will prevent you from accidentally creating a feedback connection with your tape machine.

The main outputs are located at the left-hand side (viewed from the rear) of the rear panel, two male XLR connectors, and two RCA connectors, “R” (right) and “L” (left). The RCA connectors’ ground is in parallel with pin 1 of the XLR outputs and the RCA hot is fed from an independent summing junction that maximizes the X circuit benefits. The RCA, single-ended outputs are buffered from the balanced outputs. You may use both the single ended and balanced outputs at the same time. On the XLR, pin 1 is ground, pin 2 is positive, and pin 3 is negative.

The rear 5-way binding post can be used to turn on any X series power amplifier.

In application the X2.2’s front panel controls and simple LED displays are quite straight forward, and intuitive. We encourage you to become familiar with their operation prior to establishing any input connections with this unit. Experience indicates that engaging in a few minutes of exploration and playtime will add much to your ultimate enjoyment of this exceptional Pass Labs product.

The front panel of the X2.2 has all its control functions moderated by five momentary pushbuttons. From left to right these buttons are labeled input, tape, volume (down), volume (up) and mute.

The input button has four associated blue LED’s located directly above the input switch. When the uppermost blue LED is lit it indicates that you have selected input number 1. With an additional push of the input selector button the second uppermost LED will be on, indicating you have selected input number 2. So it goes, the same pattern follows with input 3 and 4. An additional push of the input selection button when you are on input 4 will cycle the preamplifier back to input 1.

The second button from the left controls the tape loop, a blue LED directly above this switch indicating the status of this particular function. When the tape loop is active, this LED will be lit.

Immediately to the right of the tape loop control are the two volume

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