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Connecting the X2
Stereo Returns and Groups
Each of the four Group modules contain two 1/4" GROUP OUT connectors (for a total of eight Group Outs), two TRS 1/4" GROUP INSERT connectors (for a total of eight Group Inserts), and four 1/4" RETURN connectors (for a total of eight Stereo Returns). Here are detailed descriptions of each.
Group Outputs
The GROUP Outputs are unbalanced 1/4" connectors which are available for connection to the inputs of a multitrack tape machine. Note, however, that in most applications it is more flexible to use the TAPE OUT jacks for this purpose, since they can receive either the Group Outputs or the direct output of each channel. In certain applications, such as video
Group Inserts
The GROUP Inserts are TRS
Group Insert Points
Send
Return
Ground
Tip
Ring
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Sleeve
Aux A & B Returns
The STEREO AUX RETURNS are made up of sixteen 1/4" jacks especially dedicated to the stereo signals returning from up to 8 outboard effects. However, these may also be used as additional inputs for stereo sound modules, samplers or synthesizers, if desired.
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