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Connecting the X2

Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder

Interfacing the X2 with a typical multitrack recorder using semiprofessional unbalanced phono or 1/4" phone jacks is a simple process. Alternatively, if you are using one or more ADATs, it is recommended to interface the balanced inputs and outputs using the ELCO-type connectors.

To interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorder:

1Connect any microphones or instruments to be recorded into the MIC or LINE INPUTS of channels 1 through 24.

2Connect the TAPE OUTs to the corresponding tape tracks by using either 1/4"- to-RCA cables (for connecting to a Tascam or Fostex recorder) or 1/4"-to-1/4" cables (for connecting to ADAT unbalanced inputs).

3Set the +4/-10 switch on the rear panel to the “in” (-10 dBV) setting.

4Connect the tape machine’s outputs to the TAPE IN jacks of the same-numbered channels of the X2. Whenever you want to hear the playback of the machine, track 1 will appear on the Monitor section of channel 1, track 2 will appear on the Monitor section of channel 2, and so on (see section 6.1, Monitor Controls).

In this case, note that the connection is taking place at -10 dBV, unbalanced. This method can yield good results, provided that the cables between the ADAT and the X2 are no more than 20 feet long.

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Contents

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 Monitoring Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingRecording/Tracking Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Meter Bridge Control Room SystemsMuting Automation 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 Unbalanced Line Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsBalanced Mic 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 To synchronize the X2 to an Adat system HeadphonesAdat Sync 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 To interface a Midi sequencer with Interfacing the InsertsInterfacing with a Midi Sequencer 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 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 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 To create two different stage monitor mixes Video Post-ProductionStage Monitor Mix Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation Overview Mute Groups To enable destructive solo modeDestructive Solo 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 To set the Midi channel Midi ChannelSelecting Songs via Midi 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 Mute Midi Note Number Midi Maps IndexMaps 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