Description of Controls | X2 X2 instruction

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MIDI	56
MIDI Channel	56
Selecting Songs via MIDI	56
MIDI Map	57
Memory Backup	58
Transmitting System Exclusive	58
Receiving System Exclusive	58
Remaining Memory	58
6: Description of Controls	59
Input Channel Controls	59
+48 V Switch	59
Mic/Line Switch	59
PHASE (Ø) Switch	59
Mic/Line Gain	59
Chan/Mon Reverse	59
HPF Switch	60
Hi and Lo EQ	60
TO MON Switch	60
Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ	60
EQ IN Switch	60
AUX 1–2, AUX 1–2 PAN	61
AUX 3/7 and AUX 4/8	61
7/8 Switch (Aux 3/4)	61
AUX SOURCE Switch	61
AUX 5/7 and AUX 6/8	61
7/8 Switch (Aux 5/6)	61
Monitor PAN	62
Monitor PEAK LED	62
Monitor SOLO Button	62
Monitor MUTE Button	62
Monitor L-R Button	62
Monitor Fader	62
Channel PAN	62
Channel PEAK LED	63
Channel SOLO Button	63
Channel MUTE Button	63
DIR Switch	63
Group Assign Switches (1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8)	63
Channel L-R Button	63
Channel Fader	64
Aux Master Controls	64
Aux Send Levels	64
AFL (After-Fader-Listen) Buttons	64
MUTE Buttons	64
Stereo Aux Return Controls	64
Level	64
Hi and Lo EQ	64
PEAK LED	65
Stereo Separation	65
Balance	65
TO AUX 1–2 Level	65

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Alesis Conventions How To Use This ManualIntroduction Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control X2 Reference Manual Contents Applications Description of Controls Trouble-Shooting Midi Implementation Chart Page Introduction About Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording Recording/TrackingMonitoring Mixdown Introduction X2 Reference Manual Guided Tour Recorder/Mix SystemsPage Aux Send/Return Systems Control Room Systems Muting AutomationMeter Bridge Page Page Connections PowerPower Supply Unpacking and Inspection To connect the power supply to Avoiding Ground Loops To Eliminate HUM if the Above has Failed Channel Inputs and Outputs Balanced Mic InputsUnbalanced Line Inputs Page Tape Send Direct Output +4/-10 SwitchTape Input Insert Balanced Tape I/O To connect an Elco cable to Group Inserts Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Aux a & B Returns Master Inserts Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Control Room OutputsPage Headphones Adat SyncTo 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 the Mixdown Deck Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to the Headphone Amp Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Connecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing the Inserts Interfacing with a Midi SequencerTo interface a Midi sequencer with Recording Setting LevelsApplications 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 To select the meter bridge mode Recording TipsAbout Metering Overdubbing To listen to tape tracks on the Monitor fadersTo listen to tape tracks on the Channel faders Applications Previous section X2 Reference Manual Getting the Mix to the Headphones Monitoring Midi Virtual TracksTo route the mix to a headphone amp Adding Effects Selecting an Aux SendTo set the level going to the effects device To hear effects in the monitors To hear effects in the headphone/cue mixTo record effects onto the multitrack To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Getting the Mix to the Tape Deck Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Creating a Dependable Mix To create a dependable mix Mute Automation Page Live Performance Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Creating a Monitor Mix Video Post-Production Stage Monitor MixTo create two different stage monitor mixes Applications X2 Reference Manual Mute Automation Overview To enable destructive solo mode Destructive SoloMute Groups Page Defining Mute Groups To define Mute Groups To recall a Mute Group Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To return the console to its previous mute status Selecting a Sync Source Display ModeSynchronization Getting On-line/Locking Undoing Mute Events Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events OverdubbingPage Editing Songs Erasing To erase all events on all channels Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Copy Song CopyingCopy Mute Events To copy mute events from one channel to another Midi Channel Selecting Songs via MidiTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Receiving System Exclusive Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Remaining Memory Description of Controls Input Channel Controls Hi and Lo EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ AUX Source Switch EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN Monitor Peak LED Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Solo Button Channel PAN DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel Peak LED Aux Master Controls Stereo Aux Return Controls Stereo Separation AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Balance Solo Button Group Master ControlsButton Mute Button Group 1-8 Master Faders Solo LED and Level Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Studio Level and Assignment Master Faders PhonesControl Room Level and Source 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 Checking the Software Version TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Re-initializing Warranty Information Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Obtaining Repair Service Customers outside the USA Trouble-Shooting X2 Reference Manual Midi Maps Index MapsMute Midi Note Number Map Mute Midi Controller Number Map Number Interval Midi Implementation Chart Specifications Input Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Group Module Total Shipping Weight DimensionsWeight Dimensional Drawings Internal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Index Solo Song LED 102