Song LED | X2 X2 specification

Index

monitor 62	ONLINE 71
Level	SONG LED 69
Aux Return 64	SYNC LED 69
setting 31	Sync Source 51
lock 47	UNDO 52, 71
Map 57, 69	UPDATE 52, 71
Master	Mute Events 52
FADERS 68	Mute Groups 48, 70
INSERTS 22	ALL 70
Oscillator 67	DEFINE 49
Memory Remaining 72	OVERLAY 50, 70
meter bridge 35, 68	Mute Solo 73
MIC/LINE GAIN 11, 31, 59	Muting Automation 14
MIDI 23	Ø (phase) 11, 18, 59
CHANNEL 69	online 47, 71
Map 57, 69	Outputs 24
sequencer 30	Aux Sends 22, 28
System Exclusive 57, 58	BALANCED 20
virtual tracks 37	CONTROL ROOM 22, 28
Mixing	Group 21, 66
example 42	MASTER 22
Group Faders as Subgroups 44	STUDIO 22, 28, 67
mixdown 41	TAPE OUT 25, 26
Monitor Mix 44	Tape Send 19
stage monitor 45	Overdubbing 36, 37
monitor 11, 62	OVERLAY 70
Fader 62	Pan
L-R 62	Channel 62
MUTE 62	Monitor 62
PAN 62	Patchbay 27
PEAK 62	PEAK
SOLO 62	Aux Return 65
TAPE IN 36	Channel 63
MONO 68	Monitor 62
Mute	PFL 66
Aux Master 64	phase 11
Aux Return 66	Phones 68
Channel 63	Power
Group 66	Ground Loops 17
Monitor 62	Power Supply 15
Mute Automation 43	Re-initializing 75
COPY 72	sequencer 47
DEFINE 70	Setting Levels 31
DISPLAY 69	Solo
ERASE BWD 72	Aux Return 65
ERASE FWD 72	Channel 63
INC/DEC 69	level 67
Map 69	Monitor 62
MIDI Channel 69	Song 69
mute events 43, 52	Stereo Separation 65
Mute Groups 48, 70	STUDIO 28

X2 User’s Manual

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Contents

Alesis Conventions How To Use This ManualIntroduction Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control X2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction About Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording Recording/TrackingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Control Room Systems Muting AutomationMeter Bridge Page Page Connections PowerPower Supply Unpacking and Inspection To connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Channel Inputs and Outputs Balanced Mic InputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Tape Send Direct Output +4/-10 SwitchTape Input Insert Balanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable to Group Inserts Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Aux a & B Returns Master Inserts Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Control Room OutputsPage Headphones Adat SyncTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Input Connector Type Examples of Connections Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder To interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorder Interfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Connecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with Recording Setting LevelsApplications II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels Recording a Single Source to One Track To record a single source to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to One Track To record two or more sources to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to Two Tracks Stereo To record multiple sources to two tracks stereo To select the meter bridge mode Recording TipsAbout Metering Overdubbing To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor fadersTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Getting the Mix to the Headphones Monitoring Midi Virtual TracksTo route the mix to a headphone amp Adding Effects Selecting an Aux SendTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the monitors To hear effects in the headphone/cue mixTo record effects onto the multitrack To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Getting the Mix to the Tape Deck Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Creating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mix Mute Automation Page Live Performance Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Creating a Monitor Mix Video Post-Production Stage Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation Overview To enable destructive solo mode Destructive SoloMute Groups Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute Groups To recall a Mute Group Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To return the console to its previous mute status Selecting a Sync Source Display ModeSynchronization Getting On-line/Locking Undoing Mute Events Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs Erasing To erase all events on all channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Copy Song CopyingCopy Mute Events To copy mute events from one channel to another Midi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Receiving System Exclusive Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Remaining Memory Description of Controls Input Channel Controls Hi and Lo EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ AUX Source Switch EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN Monitor Peak LED Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Solo Button Channel PAN DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel Peak LED Aux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return Controls Stereo Separation AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Balance Solo Button Group Master ControlsButton Mute Button Group 1-8 Master Faders Solo LED and Level Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Studio Level and Assignment Master Faders PhonesControl Room Level and Source Meter BridgePage Mute Automation Controls Display Mute Groups Online Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Memory Remaining Erasing Memory Mute Solo Description of Controls X2 Reference Manual Checking the Software Version TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Re-initializing Warranty Information Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Obtaining Repair Service Customers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Midi Maps Index MapsMute Midi Note Number Map Mute Midi Controller Number Map Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Input Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Group Module Total Shipping Weight DimensionsWeight Dimensional Drawings Internal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index Solo Song LED 102