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X2 Reference Manual 39
Recording Multiple Sources to One Track
When more than one Channel is to be recorded onto the same track of a multitrack
tape machine, it is necessary to assign all desired Channels to a Group. When the
DIR switch of a channel is up, the TAPE OUT jacks receive the signal from a
corresponding Group. For example, use Group 1 if you want to record on tracks 1,
9, or 17. Group 8 is used to record on tracks 8, 16, or 24.
To record two or more sources to a single track:
1 With microphones or instruments connected to the desired input channels, set
the input level correctly (see page 31 Setting Levels).
2 Assign each of the Channels you wish to record onto the same track to GROUPS
1 and 2 by pressing the 1-2 button situated next to the Channel FADER.
If you want to record effects or other devices from a Stereo Aux Return, you may also
press the ASSIGN keys in the Stereo Aux Return section.
3 Use the PAN control on each of the assigned Channels to position the signals
either fully to the left or fully to the right. If the panning is fully left, the Channel
will be routed to Group 1. If the panning is fully right, the Channel will be
routed to Group 2.
4 Make sure the DIR switch is UP on the channel feeding the tape deck (channel 1
or 2, in this example).
5 The GROUP FADER will now control the level going to tape. As the
instruments are played, the Group Meter will respond.
6 Be sure that the Group’s ASSIGN LEFT and ASSIGN RIGHT buttons are in the
“Off” position (up). Otherwise the signal will be assigned to the Master Output
directly, instead of monitoring what’s coming back from the multitrack on the
small fader.
7 To monitor the track through the multitrack tape machine, place the tape
machine track you are recording on into the “source” or “input” mode, and
raise the Tape Monitor FADER the track’s output is connected to.
Be sure the L-R buttons are in the “Off” position (up) for the Channels being recorded.
Otherwise, this will cause the monitoring to be false since the signals will be heard from two
sources: the Channels and the Tape Monitors.
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