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X2 Reference Manual 37
CHAPTER 4:
APPLICATIONS
Recording
Setting Levels
In order to ensure the cleanest signal with the least amount of background noise
(hiss or hum), it is extremely important that proper level settings be maintained not
only within the X2 itself, but throughout the entire audio system. Therefore, it’s best
to observe the following guidelines when using the X2.
I. Maintain Proper Input Levels.
To set proper input levels on either a mic or line level signal:
1 With the mic or line level signal flowing through the Channel, depress the
Channel’s SOLO button.
2 Set the CHANNEL FADER to 0 (about 2/3 up).
3 Observe the SOLO level on the MASTER LED Meter. Adjust the MIC/LINE
GAIN knob until the first red LED lights during the loudest peaks. If you ever
see the CHANNEL PEAK LED (or, if the CHAN/MON REVERSE switch is
down, the MONITOR PEAK LED) flash, you are within 3 dB of signal overload.
Turn down the MIC/LINE GAIN knob until the PEAK LED stops flashing.
II. Maintain Proper Fader Levels.
Ideally, both the Channel, Group and Master FADERS should be run at about the
“0” position (about 3/4 of the way up the fader travel) if possible. This position
gives the greatest amount of headroom and lowest noise. It also allows for any
additional increase or decrease in level that might be required during mixing.
Ultimately, the fader levels are dependent on the requirements of the mix; the 3/4
level is only a starting point.
III. Maintain Proper System Levels.
As a good rule of thumb, it is always best to try to run most volume level controls of
your other equipment at 3/4 or 75% of full, as well. This will decrease the possibility
of overload distortion and keep the amount of background noise to a minimum.
If a large amount of EQ is used, it may become necessary to decrease either the
MIC/LINE GAIN control, or the Channel FADER, or both. The EQ is capable of
adding quite a bit of gain and is a frequent cause of overload distortion problems.