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2-BUS+:  Quickstart Guide

UNPACK AND POWER UP

Remove the 2-BUS+ from the box along with the included IEC power cable and plug the unit into AC mains power. 

Turn on the power switch next to the AC cable socket on the back and confirm that the unit has powered up by checking that 

the front panel LEDs are illuminated.

Turn the unit off.

CONNECT THE 2-BUS+ TO YOUR STUDIO

Using high quality cables, connect the outputs of your digital-to-analog converter to 

either

 the XLR or DB-25 connectors on the 

back of the 2-BUS+. 
Connect the stereo MONITOR OUTS to a balanced input on your monitor controller. 

Do not hook the 2-BUS+ directly to 

speakers. 

Excellent monitor controller options include The Dangerous SOURCE, D-BOX or MONITOR ST.

Connect the stereo MAIN OUTS to whatever your final print path will be (back into your DAW Interface, 2-Channel A/D converter 
or to an external digital or analog 2-track recorder).
TIP: If you’re using a patch bay, make the same connections according to your bay’s routing. Be sure to use high quality patch 
bays and cables to assure the best connections for all the gear in your studio.

ZERO OUT THE 2-BUS+

Power up the 2-BUS+.
Set the Attenuator to the 12 o’clock position (orange triangle).
Disengage the 

Harmonics

Paralimit

, and 

X-Former

 buttons (light dim) and turn their knobs fully counter-clockwise.

Make sure the EXT. INSERT is disengaged (light dim).

STEM OUT A MIX AND MAKE SOME SOUND

Assign track outputs or groups of track outputs (called “stems”) from your DAW to the channels you want them to occupy on 
the 2-BUS+. You might send all the drums out in stereo on channels 3-4, guitars on 5-6, etc…
Assign mono tracks from the DAW that you’d like to have in the middle of your mix (perhaps bass and lead vocals) to channels 
1-2 or 9-10 and then engage the MONO buttons to bring those channels to the center of the mix.
Press play and use your DAW to get a basic mix happening. Enjoy mixing in analog!
TIP: Don’t overthink the routing. Just remember that sounds with loud transients should be spread out to take the stress off the 
DAW. Remember, there’s no one right way to organize a mix. Every project is unique, and even different genres of music call for 
different approaches. Organizing the routing in effective ways is part of the craft of analog mixing. See our website or read the 
rest of this manual for routing examples, diagrams and helpful tips.

START MIXES IN THE ANALOG ENVIRONMENT

Analog and digital mixing environments are very different, and what worked “in the box” might not hold up once it’s being 
summed in analog. Ultimately you’ll get far better results in analog, but if you need to rework a pre-existing digital mix, we 
recommend zeroing out the mix, removing the plug-ins and starting from scratch.
Begin all new mixing projects through the 2-BUS+ (Create a template in your DAW). That way you wont have to re-do anything 

Summary of Contents for 2-BUS+

Page 1: ...2 BUS USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...pre empt trouble caused by heat and EMI 4 Care should be taken to avoid liquid spills around equipment If a spill occurs please shut off the gear and disconnect the mains A qualified technician shoul...

Page 3: ...crafting your recordings There are comprehensive tips and application notes in this user s guide so don t skip the read If you have any suggestions for applications or future products feel free to fo...

Page 4: ...efits 4 LED Metering 4 Mono Buttons 4 Effects Control Parallel Series Processing 5 Effects Control Assignment Engagement 5 Effects Control Harmonics 6 Effects Control Paralimit 7 Effects Control X For...

Page 5: ...ely and then blended in with the main signal or on a pair of stems for instant parallel processing X Former inserts a pair of custom CineMag transformers across the stereo mix and has a control for co...

Page 6: ...kwise Make sure the EXT INSERT is disengaged light dim STEM OUT A MIX AND MAKE SOME SOUND Assign track outputs or groups of track outputs called stems from your DAW to the channels you want them to oc...

Page 7: ...that generates an explosive sound Blend Paralimit into the full mix or to any stem assigned to 13 14 or 15 16 X Former inserts a pair of customized CineMag transformers across the mix buss and lets yo...

Page 8: ...dustry standard of 18dBu 02 MONO BUTTONS MONO BUTTONS PICTURED ABOVE Feature Switch inputs 1 2 and or 9 10 from stereo to mono Benefit Pan specific instruments straight up the middle of your mix Examp...

Page 9: ...from falling for the louder is better fallacy so common when comparing processed and unprocessed signals 04 EFFECTS CONTROL ASSIGNMENT ENGAGEMENT EFFECTS ASSIGNMENT ENGAGEMENT CONTROLS PICTURED ABOVE...

Page 10: ...insert the effect i e Buss 13 14 Buss 15 16 or the Master Buss then starting with the knob fully counterclockwise dry turn it clockwise wet to introduce the effect Tip Try training your ear to see ho...

Page 11: ...the knob fully counterclockwise dry turn it clockwise wet to introduce the effect Note The X Former is engaged even when the knob is fully counterclockwise It is in series not parallel Tip Try working...

Page 12: ...easily due to the steps Operation Twist at will to compensate for any added or lost gain during mixing to get the perfect print levels for your mix whether you re printing to tape back into your DAW...

Page 13: ...ither set of inputs at your convenience Do not use them simultaneously 11 EXPANSION INPUTS EXPANSION INPUTS PICTURED ABOVE Feature Expand your 2 BUS by patching in another 2 BUS an original 2 BUS a 2...

Page 14: ...of the Dangerous Liaison wired to the External Insert for instant A Bs Boom 13 MAIN MONITOR OUTPUT MAIN MONITOR CONNECTIONS PICTURED ABOVE Feature Use the MAIN OUTPUT to feed whatever you re using to...

Page 15: ...priate fuse value To change it use a screwdriver to gently pry the mains inlet module s cover open and insert the correct voltage Fuses for the alternate voltage are included in the shipping box Tip T...

Page 16: ...ux 1 2 has Analog 1 2 of your interface as its output and internal buss 1 2 as its input Subsequent busses follow the same pattern see picture above You can name these aux tracks once you know what yo...

Page 17: ...RS ARE WIRED TO TASCAM AVID PROTOCOLS 2 BUS with 16 CHANNEL INTERFACE DB 25 SNAKE XLR F TO DB 25 SNAKE 2 BUS DB 25 SNAKE TO MONITOR CONTROLLER DIGITAL OUTPUT ANALOG OUTPUT 9 16 ANALOG OUTPUT 1 8 ANALO...

Page 18: ...0048 THD N 22dBu 1KHz unweighted 22Hz to 22kHz 0 0026 IMD 4dBu 0 0038 IMD 22dBu 0 0021 Crosstalk rejection 108dBu 1KHz Noise at Unity Gain 22Hz to 22KHz 86dBu Noise at Nominal Mix Setting 22Hz to 22K...

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