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Alesis X2 Reference Manual

Alesis X2 Reference Manual (103 pages)

24-channel, 8-group output, in-line monitor professional mixing console

Brand: Alesis | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 0.44 MB

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual
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Table of Contents
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1 : Introduction

10
- About the X2
  10
- Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording
  11
  - Recording/Tracking
    11
  - Monitoring
    11
  - Mixdown
    12
2 : Guided Tour

14
- Recorder/MIX Systems
  14
- Aux Send/Return Systems
  16
- Control Room Systems
  17
- Muting Automation
  17
- Meter Bridge
  17
3 : Connections

20
- Unpacking and Inspection
  20
- Power
  20
  - Power Supply
    20
  - Avoiding Ground Loops
    22
- Channel Inputs and Outputs
  23
  - Balanced MIC Inputs
    23
  - Unbalanced Line Inputs
    23
  - Tape Input
    25
  - 4/-10 Switch
    25
  - Tape Send (Direct Output)
    25
  - Insert
    25
  - Balanced Tape I/O
    26
- Stereo Returns and Groups
  27
  - Group Outputs
    27
  - Group Inserts
    27
  - Aux a & B Returns
    27
  - Master Inputs and Outputs
    28
  - Master Outputs
    28
  - Master Inserts
    28
  - Control Room Outputs
    28
  - Studio Outputs
    28
  - External 1 & 2 Inputs
    28
  - Aux Sends
    28
  - Headphones
    30
- ADAT Sync
  30
- MIDI
  30
- Examples of Connections
  31
4 : Applications

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- Recording
  38
- Overdubbing
  43
- Playback/MIX-Down
  49
  - Mixdown Basics
    49
  - Getting the MIX to the Tape Deck
    49
  - Creating a Dependable MIX
    50
  - Mute Automation
    51
- Live Performance
  53
  - Creating a Monitor MIX
    53
  - Using Group Faders as Subgroups
    53
  - Stage Monitor MIX
    54
- Video Post-Production
  54
5 : Mute Automation

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- Overview
  56
- Destructive solo
  57
- Mute Groups
  57
  - Defining Mute Groups
    59
  - Recalling Mute Groups
    60
  - OVERLAY Button
    60
- Display
  61
- Synchronization
  61
  - Selecting a Sync Source
    61
  - Getting On-Line/Locking
    61
- Mute Events
  62
  - Recording and Playing Back Mute Events
    62
  - Undoing Mute Events
    62
  - Overdubbing
    62
- Editing Songs
  64
  - Erasing
    64
  - Erase All Memory
    65
- Copying
  66
  - Copy Mute Events
    66
  - Copy Song
    66
- MIDI
  67
  - MIDI Channel
    67
  - Selecting Songs Via MIDI
    67
  - MIDI Map
    68
- Memory Backup
  69
  - Transmitting System Exclusive
    69
  - Receiving System Exclusive
    69
  - Remaining Memory
    69
6 : Description of Controls

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- Input Channel Controls
  70
  - +48 V Switch
    70
  - MIC/Line Switch
    70
  - PHASE (Ø) Switch
    70
  - MIC/Line Gain
    70
  - Chan/Mon Reverse
    70
  - HPF Switch
    71
  - Hi and lo EQ
    71
  - TO MON Switch
    71
  - Hi MID and lo MID EQ
    71
  - EQ in Switch
    72
  - Aux 1-2, Aux 1-2 Pan
    72
  - AUX 3/7 and AUX 4/8
    72
- 7 /8 Switch (Aux 3/4)
  
  72
  - AUX 5/7 and AUX 6/8
    72
  - AUX SOURCE Switch
    72
  - 7/8 Switch (Aux 5/6)
    73
  - Monitor Fader
    73
  - Monitor L-R Button
    73
  - Monitor MUTE Button
    73
  - Monitor PAN
    73
  - Monitor PEAK LED
    73
  - Monitor solo Button
    73
  - Channel MUTE Button
    74
  - Channel PAN
    74
  - Channel PEAK LED
    74
  - Channel solo Button
    74
  - DIR Switch
    74
  - Group Assign Switches (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8)
    74
  - Aux Master Controls
    75
    
    Aux Send Levels
    75
    
    AFL (After-Fader-Listen) Buttons
    75
    
    MUTE Buttons
    75
  - Channel Fader
    75
  - Channel L-R Button
    75
  - Stereo Aux Return Controls
    75
    
    Level
    75
    
    Hi and lo EQ
    76
    
    Peak Led
    76
    
    Stereo Separation
    76
    
    Balance
    76
    
    TO AUX 1-2 Level
    76
    
    AUX a ASSIGN Switches (Aux a Only)
    76
    
    GROUP MASTERS Switch (Aux B Only)
    76
    
    L-R Button
    77
    
    SOLO Button
    77
    
    MUTE Button
    77
  - Group Master Controls
    77
    
    Assign Left
    77
    
    Assign Right
    77
    
    PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) Button
    77
    
    MUTE Buttons
    78
    
    Group 1-8 Master Faders
    78
  - Master Controls
    79
    
    Oscillator Frequency and Level
    79
    
    SOLO LED and Level
    79
    
    Studio Level and Assignment
    79
    
    Talkback Level and Assignment
    79
    
    Phones
    80
    
    Control Room Level and Source
    80
    
    DIM
    80
    
    Mono
    80
    
    Master Faders
    80
    
    Meter Bridge
    80
  - Mute Automation Controls
    82
    
    Display
    82
    
    Inc & Dec
    82
    
    Song
    82
    
    Sync
    82
    
    Channel
    82
    
    Map
    82
    
    Mute Groups
    83
    
    Define
    83
    
    All/Alt
    83
    
    Overlay
    83
    
    Online
    84
    
    Update
    84
    
    Undo
    84
    
    Copy Song
    85
    
    ERASE FWD and ERASE BWD Buttons
    85
    
    Erase Song
    85
    
    Memory Remaining
    85
    
    Sys Ex
    86
    
    Mute solo
    86
  - Checking the Software Version
    88
  - Re-Initializing
    88
  - Trouble-Shooting Index
    88
  - Maintenance/Service
    89
    
    Obtaining Repair Service
    89
    
    Refer All Servicing to Alesis
    89
    
    Warranty Information
    89
MIDI Maps Index

92
MIDI Implementation Chart

95
Specifications

96
- Internal Connector Pinouts
  99
- Block Diagram
  100
Index

101

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