Balanced Tape I/O - Alesis X2 Reference Manual

Balanced Tape I/O

The BALANCED TAPE I/O is a 56 pin ELCO connector designed to deliver eight
channels of balanced +4 dBu tape inputs and outputs, such as that on the Alesis
ADAT Digital Multi Track Recorder. There are three BALANCED TAPE I/O
connectors provided which, when connected to three ADATs, provide the tape
sends and returns of 24 digital tape tracks. The unbalanced and balanced outputs
are available simultaneously. The wiring scheme for this connector is as follows:
Note: The larger of the two key notches is on the right. When connecting to an
ADAT, the cable should be wired pin-to-pin (not flipping inputs and outputs).
To connect an ELCO cable to the X2:
Place the male connector of the cable directly on any one of the ELCO-type
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connectors of the X2.
The cable will only fit on the connector one way. If you have trouble attaching the cable,
rotate the cable's end around 180° and try again.
Push the cable into the connector slightly.
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Tighten the screw in the center of the connector while pushing in.
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After turning the screw a few times, push the connector itself in.
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Tighten the screw repeatedly until the cable is tightly connected to the X2.
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