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Aux Send/Return Systems

In the center of each channel module is the Aux Sends section, which allows the signal to be routed to outboard signal processing equipment or to feed a headphone amplifier. The first two sends (Aux 1-2) are Pre-Fader, meaning that the signal level is independent of the channel’s fader. These are ideal for headphone mixing of tape tracks for the musicians in the studio. Aux 3 through 8 are post fader, ideal for routing signals to reverb and other effects devices. Aux Sends 3-4 and 5-6 can be reassigned to Aux 7-8, using the 7/8 switch between either pair of knobs. You can route either the Channel’s signal or the Monitor’s signal to Aux Sends 1 through 4, by using the AUX SOURCE switch. In the Master module you’ll find master level controls for all 8 Aux Sends, along with individual SOLO and MUTE buttons.

The Aux Returns, found at the top of the Group section, are designed for routing the signals back from signal processing equipment. Aux Returns can be thought of as input channels without microphone inputs. They have most of the same routing capabilities of a channel. Each of the four Group modules provides two stereo returns with PEAK LEDs and controls for Hi & Lo EQ, Stereo Separation and Balance, SOLO and MUTE buttons, and output routing. Additionally, you can route each return to Aux 1-2 if you want your headphone mix to include the effects returns.

If you are using a MIDI system with several keyboards, each with stereo signals, you can alternatively use the Aux Returns as additional line inputs. This is especially useful for keyboards that provide their own on-board signal processing, and therefore do not need to be routed to the other Aux Sends.

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Alesis How To Use This Manual IntroductionConventions Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control X2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction About Recording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Power Power SupplyConnections Unpacking and Inspection To connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Balanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page +4/-10 Switch Tape InputTape Send Direct Output Insert Balanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable to Stereo Returns and Groups Group OutputsGroup Inserts Aux a & B Returns Master Inputs and Outputs Master OutputsMaster Inserts Control Room OutputsPage Adat Sync HeadphonesTo 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 Adat Using Elco Connectors Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a PatchbayInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to the Control Room Interfacing to the StudioInterfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Connecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo interface a Midi sequencer with Setting Levels ApplicationsRecording 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 Recording 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 Bouncing Tracks To record effects onto the mixdown deckTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Playback/Mix-Down Mixdown BasicsGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Creating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mix Mute Automation Page Using Group Faders as Subgroups To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mixLive Performance Creating a Monitor Mix Stage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation Overview Destructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute Groups Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute Groups Recalling Mute Groups Overlay ButtonTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute status Display Mode SynchronizationSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/Locking Mute Events Recording and Playing Back Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs Erasing Erase All Memory To erase all events on one or more channelsTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Copying Copy Mute EventsCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to another Selecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Memory Backup Transmitting System ExclusiveReceiving System Exclusive Remaining Memory Description of Controls Input Channel Controls HPF Switch To MON SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ EQ in Switch Switch Aux 3/4AUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN Switch Aux 5/6 Monitor PANMonitor Peak LED Monitor Solo Button DIR Switch Group Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6Channel PAN Channel Peak LED Aux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return Controls AUX a Assign Switches Aux a Only Group Masters Switch Aux B OnlyStereo Separation Balance Group Master Controls ButtonSolo Button Mute Button Group 1-8 Master Faders Master Controls Oscillator Frequency and LevelSolo LED and Level Studio Level and Assignment Phones Control Room Level and SourceMaster Faders 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 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble-Shooting IndexChecking the Software Version Re-initializing Maintenance/Service Cleaning and MaintenanceWarranty Information Obtaining Repair Service Customers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Maps Midi Maps IndexMute Midi Note Number Map Mute Midi Controller Number Map Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Power Supply Maximum GainInput Module Group Module Dimensions WeightTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional Drawings Internal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index Solo Song LED 102