X2 X2 manual Video Post-Production, Stage Monitor Mix, To create two different stage monitor mixes

Applications

“On” (down) position, and assign Group 2 to the Right Master FADER by switching the ASSIGN RIGHT to its “On” (down) position. The Group 1 and 2 FADERS will now control the selected Channels, and the combined signal will appear at the Master FADERS along with the other Channels/Groups.

Stage Monitor Mix

It is possible to create two separate stage monitor mixes by using the Pre-Fader Sends (Aux Sends 1 and 2). For example, the lead singer may wish to hear more drums and vocals in their monitor, while the lead guitarist wants more bass.

Although it is possible to use the Post-Fader sends as well (Aux Send 3 though 8), the Pre-Fader Sends are better suited for this application since any movement of the Channel FADERS will not affect the Pre-Fader Send levels.

To create two different stage monitor mixes:

1On the Channel modules that you wish to be part of the stage monitor mix, turn up the AUX 1-2 control until the desired balance is obtained. Also, make sure the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch is in the UP position.

2To send a Channel only to Aux 1, adjust the PAN control (just below the AUX 1- 2 control) fully left (AUX 1). To send a Channel only to Aux 2, adjust the PAN control fully right (AUX 2).

3Use AUX MASTERS 1 and 2 knobs to increase or decrease the overall volume going to the AUX SEND jacks.

4Route the AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks to the input of a stereo power amplifier. Usually, a 1/3 octave graphic equalizer is patched into the line to notch out feedback frequencies. The Alesis M-EQ 230 is a perfect unit for this application.

5Route the two speaker outputs of the amplifier to two different sets of stage monitors.

Video Post-Production

The X2 lends itself extremely well to post-production applications where a soundtrack is being developed for video or film. In most situations, a synchronization system is being used, which ties together all of the time-based equipment including one or more video tape recorders (VTRs), a multitrack tape recorder, and in many cases a computer running MIDI software. The software usually performs as a sequencer for adding virtual tracks (sequenced parts not recorded to tape), recalling effects programs on MIDI-compatible outboard effects devices, or for recording mute events for the X2.

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