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User Manual
Table of Contents
Legal Disclaimer .............................................................3 6. USB Interface Operation Guide ..............................37
Limited warranty ............................................................3 6.1 Configuring the X-USB card
for use in the console ..............................................................37
Introduction....................................................................4
6.2 Configuring the PC to Interface
1. Operational Overview ...............................................5
with the X-USB Card ............................................................... 40
2. Callouts.....................................................................13
6.3 X-USB Specifications........................................................42
2.1 Channel Strip ......................................................................13
7. X32 Main Display .....................................................43
2.2 Input Channel Banks .......................................................14
7.1 Overview ..............................................................................43
2.3 Display and Monitoring..................................................15
7.2 Home Screen ..................................................................... 46
2.4 Group/Bus Banks ..............................................................16
7.3 Meters Screen.....................................................................50
2.5 Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups .......................................17
7.4 Routing Screen...................................................................51
2.6 Rear Panel Connections .................................................17
7.5 Setup Screen.......................................................................55
3. Hook-Up Diagrams ..................................................19
7.6 Libraries Screen .................................................................58
4. FX Descriptions ........................................................21
7.7 Effects Screen .....................................................................59
5. Topic Guide ..............................................................28
7.8 Mute Group Screen ..........................................................59
5.1 Starting up, shutting down,
7.9 Utility Screen.......................................................................60
and firmware updates .............................................................28
7.10 Monitor/Talkback Screens: ..........................................60
5.2 Default setup for connecting
to monitoring and P.A. systems...........................................29 7.11 USB Screen .........................................................................62
5.3 How do I connect a microphone, 7.12 Assign Screen ..................................................................63
process its signal and send it out
7.13 Scenes Screen ...................................................................65
to the P.A. system?....................................................................29
8. Specifications...........................................................68
5.4 How do I add one of the 8 internal
effects to the sound? ...............................................................30 Block Diagram ..............................................................70
5.5 How do I use an outboard effects processor? ........30 X32 MIDI Implementation ...........................................71
5.6 How do I set up live stage monitoring? ....................30 Dimensions ...................................................................73
5.7 Everything you ought to know
about Solo and monitor sources.........................................31
5.8 Using Mute Groups ..........................................................32
5.9 Mix Buses, Sub Groups and DCA Groups .................32
5.10 User Assignable control section ................................32
5.11 How do I share signals over
AES50 Supermac network? .................................................33
5.12 AES50 cabling requirements ......................................33
5.13 What kinds of Utilities are available? .......................33
5.14 How do I set up a Matrix for a delay
column/tower or a remote zone mix? ...............................34
5.15 Using the X32 in recording and production
studio environments ...............................................................35
5.16 Remote control ................................................................36
5.17 Recording a 2-track directly with the console ......36
5.18 Saving and recalling scenes ........................................36
5.19 Using the Real Time Analyzer (RTA) .........................36
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Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery
Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug battery collection point.
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the moderate climates.
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or LEGAL DISCLAIMER
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss
Terminals marked with this symbol carry
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. which may be suffered by any person who relies
electrical current of sufficient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by either wholly or in part upon any description,
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. photograph, or statement contained herein.
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other Technical specifications, appearances and other
12. Use only with the
installation or modification should be performed only information are subject to change without notice.
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
by qualified personnel. All trademarks are the property of their respective
or table specified by the
owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE,
This symbol, wherever it appears, manufacturer, or sold with
TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON,
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated the apparatus. When a cart
BEHRINGER, BUGERA and DDA are trademarks
dangerous voltage inside the is used, use caution when
or registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a moving the cart/apparatus
© MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2016 All rights reserved.
risk of shock. combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
This symbol, wherever it appears,
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or LIMITED WARRANTY
alerts you to important operating and
when unused for long periods of time.
maintenance instructions in the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug music-group.com/warranty.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
qualified personnel. been dropped.
Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection.
do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable.
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
17. Correct disposal of this
Caution product: This symbol indicates
These service instructions are for use that this product must not be
by qualified service personnel only. disposed of with household
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any waste, according to the WEEE
servicing other than that contained in the operation Directive (2012/19/EU) and
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified your national law. This product
service personnel. should be taken to a collection center licensed for the
1. Read these instructions. recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment
(EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have
2. Keep these instructions.
a possible negative impact on the environment and
3. Heed all warnings. human health due to potentially hazardous substances
4. Follow all instructions. that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product
will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
For more information about where you can take your
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. city office, or your household waste collection service.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus case or similar unit.
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, on the apparatus.
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