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Applications
Recording Tips
For the cleanest possible recording, the Group FADERS (or Channel FADERS if the TAPE SENDS are being used) should be adjusted so that the level going to tape averages 0 VU on the meters of a typical analog multitrack tape machine (or
About Metering
The meters of the X2 are the instantaneous peak reading type, which are preferred in digital recording where the “ideal” recording level comes close to, but never exceeds the 16 bit maximum threshold (called 0 dBfs, for full scale). Note that “0 dB” on the X2’s meters is different from “0 dB” on a digital recorder like ADAT
Meters of the tape deck will not necessarily match those of the X2 on dynamic program material. With typical metering, analog VU meters may only read 0 dB, even though the X2’s peak meters are between +5 and +10. However, a
If signal peaks cause the record meter to vary by more than 10 dB, a limiter or compressor such as the Alesis 3630 Stereo Equalizer, may be used on that Channel to even out the peaks. In general, things will sound better if the meters remain at roughly the same level throughout the recording.
To select the meter bridge mode:
1Hold the ALL (ALT) button.
2Press the DISPLAY (METER BRIDGE) button.
This toggles the meters between Tape Send and Tape Return mode. Two Mode LEDs on the meter bridge indicate which mode is selected.
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