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Contents

Alesis Description of Controls. a dictionary of each control How To Use This ManualIntroduction Conventions 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 Unpacking and Inspection PowerPower Supply Connections 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 Insert +4/-10 SwitchTape Input Tape Send Direct Output To connect an Elco cable to Balanced Tape I/O Aux a & B Returns Stereo Returns and GroupsGroup Outputs Group Inserts Control Room Outputs Master Inputs and OutputsMaster Outputs Master InsertsPage 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 To connect the mixdown deck to Interfacing to Adat Using Elco ConnectorsInterfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck Interfacing Aux Sends and Returns to Outboard Effects Interfacing to the Control RoomInterfacing to the Studio Interfacing to the Headphone Amp Connecting Simultaneously, if desired Interfacing with a Midi Sequencer Interfacing the InsertsTo interface a Midi sequencer with II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels Setting LevelsApplications Recording 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 bounce multiple tracks to two tracks stereo Bouncing TracksTo record effects onto the mixdown deck To bounce one or more tracks to another track mono Here is a simplified step-by-step way to establish a mix Playback/Mix-DownMixdown Basics Getting the Mix to the Tape Deck To create a dependable mix Creating a Dependable Mix Mute Automation Page Creating a Monitor Mix Using Group Faders as SubgroupsTo configure the X2 mixer in order to achieve a mono mix Live Performance 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 To return the console to its previous mute status Recalling Mute GroupsOverlay Button To recall a Mute Group Getting On-line/Locking Display ModeSynchronization Selecting a Sync Source Overdubbing Mute EventsRecording and Playing Back Mute Events Undoing Mute EventsPage Erasing Editing Songs To erase a Song including its mute events and 4 Mute Groups Erase All MemoryTo erase all events on one or more channels To erase all events on all channels To copy mute events from one channel to another CopyingCopy Mute Events Copy Song Selecting Songs via Midi Midi ChannelTo set the Midi channel Midi Map Remaining Memory Memory BackupTransmitting System Exclusive Receiving System Exclusive Input Channel Controls Description of Controls Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ HPF SwitchTo MON Switch Hi and Lo EQ AUX 1-2, AUX 1-2 PAN EQ in SwitchSwitch Aux 3/4 AUX Source Switch Monitor Solo Button Switch Aux 5/6Monitor PAN Monitor Peak LED Channel Peak LED DIR SwitchGroup Assign Switches 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Channel PAN Stereo Aux Return Controls Aux Master Controls Balance AUX a Assign Switches Aux a OnlyGroup Masters Switch Aux B Only Stereo Separation Mute Button Group Master ControlsButton Solo Button Group 1-8 Master Faders Studio Level and Assignment Master ControlsOscillator Frequency and Level Solo LED and Level Meter Bridge PhonesControl Room Level and Source Master FadersPage 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 Re-initializing TROUBLE-SHOOTINGTrouble-Shooting Index Checking the Software Version Obtaining Repair Service Maintenance/ServiceCleaning and Maintenance Warranty Information 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 Group Module Power SupplyMaximum Gain Input Module Dimensional Drawings DimensionsWeight Total Shipping Weight Internal Connector Pinouts Block Diagram Solo Index Song LED 102