Customers outside the USA | X2 X2 manual

Trouble-Shooting

damage caused by inadequate packing is not covered by the Alesis warranty.

Tape a note to the top of the unit describing the problem, include your name and a phone number where Alesis can contact you if necessary, as well as instructions on where you want the product returned. Alesis will pay for standard one-way shipping back to you on any repair covered under the terms of this warranty.

Field repairs are not normally authorized during the warranty period, and repair attempts by unqualified personnel may invalidate the warranty.

If the problem is with an individual module, you may be able to arrange for repair or replacement of the module by Alesis or an authorized service center.

Service address for customers in the USA:

Alesis Customer Service

3630 Holdrege Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90016

Customers outside the USA:

Contact your local Alesis dealer for warranty assistance. Do not return products to the factory unless you have been given specific instructions to do so.

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Contents

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