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Troubleshooting
Specification
Midi Implementation Chart
Warranty
Dimension
Memory Backup
Setting Levels
How to
Headphones
Power
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Contents
Alesis
How To Use This Manual
Introduction
Conventions
Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control
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Applications
Description of Controls
Trouble-Shooting
Midi Implementation Chart
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Introduction
About
Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording
Recording/Tracking
Monitoring
Mixdown
Introduction X2 Reference Manual
Guided Tour
Recorder/Mix Systems
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Aux Send/Return Systems
Control Room Systems
Muting Automation
Meter Bridge
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Power
Power Supply
Connections
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 Inputs
Unbalanced Line Inputs
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+4/-10 Switch
Tape Input
Tape Send Direct Output
Insert
Balanced Tape I/O
To connect an Elco cable to
Stereo Returns and Groups
Group Outputs
Group Inserts
Aux a & B Returns
Master Inputs and Outputs
Master Outputs
Master Inserts
Control Room Outputs
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Headphones
Adat Sync
To 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 Patchbay
Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck
To connect the mixdown deck to
Interfacing to the Control Room
Interfacing to the Studio
Interfacing to the Headphone Amp
Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects
Connecting Simultaneously, if desired
Interfacing the Inserts
Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer
To interface a Midi sequencer with
Setting Levels
Applications
Recording
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 Tips
About Metering
Overdubbing
To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor faders
To listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders
Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual
Getting the Mix to the Headphones
Monitoring Midi Virtual Tracks
To route the mix to a headphone amp
Adding Effects
Selecting an Aux Send
To set the level going to the effects device
To hear effects in the monitors
To hear effects in the headphone/cue mix
To record effects onto the multitrack
Bouncing Tracks
To record effects onto the mixdown deck
To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono
To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo
Playback/Mix-Down
Mixdown Basics
Getting 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
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Using Group Faders as Subgroups
To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix
Live Performance
Creating a Monitor Mix
Video Post-Production
Stage Monitor Mix
To create two different stage monitor mixes
Applications X2 Reference Manual
Mute Automation
Overview
To enable destructive solo mode
Destructive Solo
Mute Groups
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Defining Mute Groups
To define Mute Groups
Recalling Mute Groups
Overlay Button
To recall a Mute Group
To return the console to its previous mute status
Display Mode
Synchronization
Selecting a Sync Source
Getting On-line/Locking
Mute Events
Recording and Playing Back Mute Events
Undoing Mute Events
Overdubbing
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Editing Songs
Erasing
Erase All Memory
To erase all events on one or more channels
To erase all events on all channels
To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups
Copying
Copy Mute Events
Copy Song
To copy mute events from one channel to another
Midi Channel
Selecting Songs via Midi
To set the Midi channel
Midi Map
Memory Backup
Transmitting System Exclusive
Receiving System Exclusive
Remaining Memory
Description of Controls
Input Channel Controls
HPF Switch
To MON Switch
Hi and Lo EQ
Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ
EQ in Switch
Switch Aux 3/4
AUX Source Switch
AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN
Switch Aux 5/6
Monitor PAN
Monitor Peak LED
Monitor Solo Button
DIR Switch
Group Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Channel PAN
Channel Peak LED
Aux Master Controls
Stereo Aux Return Controls
AUX a Assign Switches Aux a Only
Group Masters Switch Aux B Only
Stereo Separation
Balance
Group Master Controls
Button
Solo Button
Mute Button
Group 1-8 Master Faders
Master Controls
Oscillator Frequency and Level
Solo LED and Level
Studio Level and Assignment
Phones
Control Room Level and Source
Master Faders
Meter Bridge
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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 Index
Checking the Software Version
Re-initializing
Maintenance/Service
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warranty Information
Obtaining Repair Service
Customers outside the USA
Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual
Midi Maps Index
Maps
Mute Midi Note Number
Map
Mute Midi Controller Number
Map Number Interval
Midi Implementation Chart
Specifications
Power Supply
Maximum Gain
Input Module
Group Module
Dimensions
Weight
Total Shipping Weight
Dimensional Drawings
Internal Connector Pinouts
Block Diagram
Index
Solo
Song LED
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