Master Inputs And Outputs; Master Outputs; Master Inserts; Control Room Outputs - Alesis X2 Reference Manual

Connecting the X2

Master Inputs and Outputs

The Master Module contains two balanced 1/4" MASTER OUT jacks, two TRS 1/4"
MASTER INSERT jacks, two balanced 1/4" CONTROL ROOM output jacks, two
1/4" STUDIO jacks, and two pair of 1/4" jacks that serve as EXTERNAL 1 IN and
EXTERNAL 2 IN. Additionally, a PHONES jack is found along the front end of the
X2. Here are more detailed descriptions of each.

Master Outputs

The MASTER OUT consists of two balanced TRS 1/4" jacks which provide both the
left and right signals, respectively. These may be connected to the inputs of a
mixdown tape machine or a PA system amplifier.

Master Inserts

The MASTER INSERTS are two TRS 1/4" jacks, each of which consists of an insert
send (the tip of the TRS plug) and an insert return (the ring of a TRS plug). They are
used to insert an outboard effects device (such as a limiter, reverb or EQ) directly
into the stereo signal path of only the left or right signal, depending on which it is
connected to. A special Y-cable (stereo 1/4" plug to two mono 1/4" plugs) is
required.

Control Room Outputs

The CONTROL ROOM Outputs consist of two balanced TRS 1/4" jacks which
provide both the left and right signals, respectively. These may be connected to the
inputs of an amplifier for control room monitor speakers. The signal level is
controlled by the CONTROL ROOM knob.

Studio Outputs

The STUDIO Outputs consist of two unbalanced 1/4" jacks which provide both the
left and right signals, respectively. These may be connected to the inputs of an
amplifier for studio monitor speakers, or to a headphone amp. The signal level is
controlled by the STUDIO knob.
External 1 & 2 Inputs
The EXT 1 IN and EXT 2 IN consist of two 1/4" jacks each for connection to the
outputs of a mixdown tape machine. This allows you to playback your mix without
repatching. The second input may be used for a CD player or VCR audio output.

Aux Sends

The AUX SENDS are eight unbalanced 1/4" jacks which feed the signals from Aux 1
through 8. Aux Sends 1 and 2 are Pre-Fader, and are ideal for feeding a headphone
amp for musicians in the studio to monitor themselves and other tracks already
recorded onto tape. However, depending on your studio hookup, you may find it
more flexible to connect the headphone amp to the STUDIO OUT jacks, which may
be switched to receive the Aux 1-2 signals or the Control Room mix. Aux 3 - 8 are
Post-Fader, and are normally connected to the inputs of outboard effects devices,
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