Channel Inputs and Outputs, Balanced Mic Inputs | X2 X2 specs

Connecting the X2

Channel Inputs and Outputs

Each of the 24 channel modules on the X2 contains an XLR balanced MIC Input connector, a 1/4" TRS balanced LINE Input jack, a 1/4" TRS balanced TAPE IN jack with a +4/-10 level switch, an unbalanced 1/4" TAPE SEND jack, and a TRS 1/4" INSERT jack. Also included are three 56-pin ELCO connectors which provide eight channels each of BALANCED TAPE Ins and Outs. Here are more detailed descriptions of each of these, and what they should be connected to.

Balanced Mic Inputs

The MIC Input is a standard female XLR-3 connector and is available when the MIC/LINE switch is in the MIC (out) position (see section 6.0.2). The cable wiring is illustrated below

The MIC Input is designed to accept a wide range of balanced or unbalanced low impedance input signals. Each Mic input can provide the +48V necessary for phantom-powered microphones on pins 2 and 3; this may be turned on and off with the [+48V] switch (see section 6.0.1). The phase of pins 2 and 3 may be reversed using the [Ø] (phase) switch.

Unbalanced Line Inputs

The LINE Input is a 1/4" socket which will accept unbalanced or balanced line level sources when the MIC/LINE switch (see section 6.0.2) is in the LINE position.

Unlike the low impedance microphone input, this connection provides a high impedance (>10k) to the input signal, enabling many types of instruments to be plugged straight in without direct boxes or external preamplification. While the output of a standard synthesizer (or other equipment) can be plugged in using a 2- conductor 1/4" plug, balanced line sources may also be connected here using a “stereo” TRS plug as shown above.

Line inputs may also be used for connecting additional effects returns, where

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Contents

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