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	Contents
CONTENTS
1: Introduction	7
About the X2	7
Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording	8
Recording/Tracking	8
Monitoring	8
Mixdown	9
2: Guided Tour	11
Recorder/Mix Systems	11
Aux Send/Return Systems	13
Control Room Systems	14
Muting Automation	14
Meter Bridge	14
3: Connections	15
Unpacking and Inspection	15
Power	15
Power Supply	15
Avoiding Ground Loops	17
Channel Inputs and Outputs	18
Balanced Mic Inputs	18
Unbalanced Line Inputs	18
Tape Input	19
+4/-10 Switch	19
Tape Send (Direct Output)	19
Insert	19
Balanced Tape I/O	20
Stereo Returns and Groups	21
Group Outputs	21
Group Inserts	21
Aux A & B Returns	21
Master Inputs and Outputs	22
Master Outputs	22
Master Inserts	22
Control Room Outputs	22
Studio Outputs	22
External 1 & 2 Inputs	22
Aux Sends	22
Headphones	23
ADAT Sync	23
MIDI	23
Examples of Connections	24
Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder	25
Interfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder	26
Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay	27
Interfacing to ADAT Using ELCO Connectors	27
Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck	27
Interfacing to the Control Room	28
Interfacing to the Studio	28

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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