Alesis X2 User Manual

Contents
X2 Reference Manual 3
CONTENTS
1: Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7
About the X2........................................................................................................................7
Basic Principles of Mixing & Multitrack Recording .........................................................8
Recording/Tracking..............................................................................................8
Monitoring..............................................................................................................8
Mixdown ................................................................................................................9
2: Guided Tour............................................................................................................ 11
Recorder/Mix Systems .......................................................................................................11
Aux Send/Return Systems.................................................................................................13
Control Room Systems........................................................................................................14
Muting Automation.............................................................................................................14
Meter Bridge........................................................................................................................14
3: Connections ............................................................................................................ 15
Unpacking and Inspection..................................................................................................15
Power....................................................................................................................................15
Power Supply.........................................................................................................15
Avoiding Ground Loops.......................................................................................17
Channel Inputs and Outputs..............................................................................................18
Balanced Mic Inputs..............................................................................................18
Unbalanced Line Inputs ........................................................................................18
Tape Input ..............................................................................................................19
+4/-10 Switch.........................................................................................................19
Tape Send (Direct Output)....................................................................................19
Insert.......................................................................................................................19
Balanced Tape I/O.................................................................................................20
Stereo Returns and Groups.................................................................................................21
Group Outputs.......................................................................................................21
Group Inserts..........................................................................................................21
Aux A & B Returns................................................................................................21
Master Inputs and Outputs...................................................................................22
Master Outputs......................................................................................................22
Master Inserts.........................................................................................................22
Control Room Outputs..........................................................................................22
Studio Outputs.......................................................................................................22
External 1 & 2 Inputs.............................................................................................22
Aux Sends...............................................................................................................22
Headphones............................................................................................................23
ADAT Sync..........................................................................................................................23
MIDI .....................................................................................................................................23
Examples of Connections....................................................................................................24
Interfacing to an Unbalanced -10 dBV Multitrack Recorder..............................25
Interfacing to a Professional +4 dBu Multitrack Recorder.................................26
Interfacing to a Multitrack Recorder via a Patchbay ..........................................27
Interfacing to ADAT Using ELCO Connectors...................................................27
Interfacing to the Mixdown Deck.........................................................................27
Interfacing to the Control Room...........................................................................28
Interfacing to the Studio........................................................................................28

Alesis X2 Specifications

General

Brand	Alesis
Model	X2
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English