Playback/Mix-Down, Mixdown Basics | X2 X2 guide

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REVERSE button so it is down.

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

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

3Make sure Channel 5’s DIR switch is in the UP position.

4Place tracks 5 and 6 into record-ready, and adjust the Group 5 and 6 FADERs to achieve a desirable recording level.

5Adjust each Channel’s PAN knob and FADER to achieve a desirable mix.

6Rewind the tape, and record onto tracks 5 and 6 those portions you wish to bounce.

7Tracks 1-4 are now available for recording new parts onto.

Playback/Mix-Down

Mixdown Basics

Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix:

1On the Channels where tape tracks are returning, press the CHAN/MON REVERSE button. This reverses the two inputs of the Channel (Mic/Line and Tape In). Now the microphone or line input will appear at the Monitor FADER, and the TAPE IN will appear at the Channel Input.

2Raise the Channel FADERS being used as Tape Returns to the desired levels.

3Add the amount of effects desired by adjusting the AUX levels of each Channel. If required, adjust the AUX MASTERS levels to eliminate overload to outboard effects.

4Assign the Returns to L-R.

5Raise the level of the STEREO AUX RETURNS and adjust the STEREO SEPARATION and BALANCE as desired.

6Adjust the Master FADERS so that the desired level is sent to the mixdown tape machine.

7Press EXT 1 as the source in the CONTROL ROOM section. This assures that you are hearing only what is actually reaching the mixdown deck, and that it is in RECORD mode when you want it to be.

Getting the Mix to the Tape Deck

Once you have established a satisfactory mix, it’s time to get it over to the mixdown tape deck. This involves connecting the L-R MASTER OUT jacks to the mixdown

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Contents

Alesis Introduction How To Use This ManualConventions Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control X2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page About Introduction Recording/Tracking Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack RecordingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Recorder/Mix Systems Guided TourPage Aux Send/Return Systems Muting Automation Control Room SystemsMeter Bridge Page Page Power Supply PowerConnections Unpacking and Inspection To connect the power supply to To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Avoiding Ground Loops Balanced Mic Inputs Channel Inputs and OutputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Tape Input +4/-10 SwitchTape Send Direct Output Insert To connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/O Group Outputs Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Inserts Aux a & B Returns Master Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Inserts Control Room OutputsPage Adat Sync HeadphonesTo synchronize the X2 to an Adat system Examples of Connections Input Connector Type To interface with a typical unbalanced multitrack recorder Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to the Mixdown Deck To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing 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 Applications Setting LevelsRecording II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels To record a single source to a single track Recording a Single Source to One Track To record two or more sources to a single track Recording Multiple Sources to One Track To record multiple sources to two tracks stereo Recording 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 To record effects onto the mixdown deck Bouncing TracksTo bounce one or more tracks to another track mono To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Mixdown Basics Playback/Mix-DownGetting the Mix to the Tape Deck Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix To create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable Mix Mute Automation Page To configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsLive Performance Creating a Monitor Mix Stage Monitor Mix Video Post-ProductionTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Overview Mute Automation Destructive Solo To enable destructive solo modeMute Groups Page To define Mute Groups Defining Mute Groups Overlay Button Recalling Mute GroupsTo recall a Mute Group To return the console to its previous mute status Synchronization Display ModeSelecting a Sync Source Getting On-line/Locking Recording and Playing Back Mute Events Mute EventsUndoing Mute Events OverdubbingPage Erasing Editing Songs To erase all events on one or more channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on all channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Copy Mute Events CopyingCopy Song To copy mute events from one channel to another Selecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Transmitting System Exclusive Memory BackupReceiving System Exclusive Remaining Memory Input Channel Controls Description of Controls To MON Switch HPF SwitchHi and Lo EQ Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ Switch Aux 3/4 EQ in SwitchAUX Source Switch AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN Monitor PAN Switch Aux 5/6Monitor Peak LED Monitor Solo Button Group Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 DIR SwitchChannel PAN Channel Peak LED Stereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master Controls Group Masters Switch Aux B Only AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyStereo Separation Balance Button Group Master ControlsSolo Button Mute Button Group 1-8 Master Faders Oscillator Frequency and Level Master ControlsSolo LED and Level Studio Level and Assignment Control Room Level and Source PhonesMaster Faders Meter BridgePage Display Mute Automation Controls Mute Groups Online Memory Remaining Erase FWD and Erase BWD Buttons Mute Solo Erasing Memory Description of Controls X2 Reference Manual Trouble-Shooting Index TROUBLE-SHOOTINGChecking the Software Version Re-initializing Cleaning and Maintenance Maintenance/ServiceWarranty Information Obtaining Repair Service Customers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Maps Midi Maps IndexMute Midi Note Number Mute Midi Controller Number Map Map Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Maximum Gain Power SupplyInput Module Group Module Weight DimensionsTotal Shipping Weight Dimensional Drawings Internal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo Index Song LED 102