X2 X2 manual Stereo Separation, Balance, To AUX 1-2 Level, AUX a Assign Switches Aux a Only

Description of Controls

inputs will be applied to the Aux Return ASSIGN switches and the STEREO SEPARATION and BALANCE controls see below).

Hi and Lo EQ

These provide standard shelving controls. The HI knob range is +/- 15 dB at a fixed frequency of 12 kHz. This means that frequencies above 12 kHz will be boosted or cut by the same amount , and frequency response between 1 kHz and 12 kHz will gradually rise or fall to the shelving point. The LO knob range is +/- 15 dB at a fixed frequency of 80 Hz. This means that frequencies below 80 Hz will be boosted or cut by the same amount, and frequency response will gradually rise or fall from 80 Hz to about 1 kHz.

PEAK LED

The PEAK LED will flash when the Aux Return’s level (post-EQ, pre-fader) is 15 dB over nominal level. This is 3 dB before the channel electronics will distort. If it flashes, reduce the level of the incoming signal until it stops flashing.

Stereo Separation

The STEREO SEPARATION knob allows continually variable control over the “width” of the stereo image from MONO (hard left) to FULL (hard right).

Balance

The BALANCE knob controls the level of the signal being fed to the ASSIGN switches (see below). In the center position, the Balance is at unity gain. Turning BALANCE hard right increases the right signal, and totally removes the signal from the left side. Turning the knob hard left has the opposite effect. Balance left routes the signal to odd numbered Groups, balance right to even Groups. If the STEREO SEPARATION control is in the MONO position, BALANCE functions similarly to a pan control.

TO AUX 1–2 Level

The TO AUX 1-2 knob controls how much of the Aux Return’s signal will be sent to both AUX SEND 1 and 2. This is a pre-fader, post-EQ stereo send typically used for performer monitors and headphone feeds. Signals from the left input will go to Aux 1, and signals from the right input will go to Aux 2. The Aux 1-2 signal will not be affected by the STEREO SEPARATION, BALANCE, or MUTE controls.

AUX A ASSIGN Switches (Aux A Only)

The Aux Return ASSIGN switches (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8) route the Aux Return to any of the eight Group outputs. They work in the same way as the CHANNEL ASSIGN switches (see page 63). Press these switches if you want to record an effect onto the multitrack. Remember that the STEREO SEPARATION and BALANCE knobs have an effect on the assignment.

GROUP MASTERS Switch (Aux B Only)

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