X2 X2 manual Bouncing Tracks, To record effects onto the mixdown deck

Applications

To make sure you’re hearing what’s actually going to tape, make sure the L-R switch is up, and follow the procedure earlier in this section under “Recording Multiple Sources.” If the effect is stereo, it must be recorded onto two tracks. If you’re recording onto one track only, try setting the STEREO SEPARATION control to MONO (counterclockwise).

To record effects onto the mixdown deck:

This procedure is the same as for hearing effects in the monitors, listed above.

Bouncing Tracks

Sometimes it is necessary to combine several tracks onto another track, particularly when you are running out of tape tracks. Example: Once you’ve recorded the vocal harmonies on four different tracks, why not bounce them all over to one track, or two tracks for a stereo mix, thereby freeing up the original four tracks.

When bouncing tracks, you will want to monitor the tape tracks being bounced on the Channel FADERS, instead of the short Monitor FADERS. That way, you can route the signal(s) to a Group which corresponds to the track(s) you wish to bounce to. Example: If we were bouncing those four vocal tracks to track 5, we would press the CHAN/MON REVERSE button for those channels, route them to Group 5, create a desirable mix, and place track 5 in record. Here’s the recipe:

To bounce one or more tracks to another track (mono):

1For each Channel (tape track) you wish to bounce, press the CHAN/MON REVERSE button so it is down.

This sends the tape tracks to the Channel (long) FADERS.

2Assign the Channels to Group 5 by pressing the 5-6 button next to the long fader.

Make sure none of these channels is assigned to L-R. Also make sure that no unwanted channels are assigned to 5-6.

3Turn each Channel’s PAN knob hard left. This routes the signals to Group 5 only.

4Make sure Channel 5’s DIR switch is in the UP position.

5Place track 5 into record-ready, and adjust Group 5 FADER to achieve a desirable recording level.

6Adjust each Channel FADER to achieve a desirable mix. Hint: Press SOLO on channel 5’s Monitor section to check the mix.

7Rewind the tape, and record onto track 5 those portions you wish to bounce.

8Tracks 1-4 are now available for recording new parts.

To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks (stereo):

1For each Channel (tape track) you wish to bounce, press the CHAN/MON

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