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Connecting the X2
26 X2 Reference Manual
Stereo Returns and Groups
Each of the four Group modules contain two 1/4" GROUP OUT connectors (for a
total of eight Group Outs), two TRS 1/4" GROUP INSERT connectors (for a total of
eight Group Inserts), and four 1/4" RETURN connectors (for a total of eight Stereo
Returns). Here are detailed descriptions of each.
Group Outputs
The GROUP Outputs are unbalanced 1/4" connectors which are available for
connection to the inputs of a multitrack tape machine. Note, however, that in most
applications it is more flexible to use the TAPE OUT jacks for this purpose, since
they can receive either the Group Outputs or the direct output of each channel. In
certain applications, such as video post-production, a pair of Group Outputs may be
used to provide a different mix than the Main Outputs, such as a mix containing
music and effects but minus the dialog.
Group Inserts
The GROUP Inserts are TRS 3-conductor 1/4" connectors which consist 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 compressor, EQ, or chorus)
directly into the signal path of the corresponding Group. A Y-cable consisting of a
stereo 1/4" plug on one end and two mono 1/4" plugs on the other end is required.
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Send
Return
Ground
Tip
Ring
Sleeve
Group Insert Points
Aux A & B Returns
The STEREO AUX RETURNS are made up of sixteen 1/4" jacks especially dedicated
to the stereo signals returning from up to 8 outboard effects. However, these may
also be used as additional inputs for stereo sound modules, samplers or
synthesizers, if desired.