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1. W FE pa ALT 3 4 MAIN MIX XENYX X1204USB Premium 12 Input 2 2 Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps amp Compressors British EQs 24 Bit Multi FX Processor and USB Audio Interface 1204USB Premium 12 Input 2 2 Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps amp Compressors British EQs and USB Audio Interface behringer com behringer 2 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you ssussosssnesonsnnennnsnnonnsnnnsnnennnsnnennnsnnnnnnnnnsnnennnene 2 Important Safety Instructions ursonsonssorsonssnssonsnnnnone 3 Legal Disclaimer cur0ur00usonnsonsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnunnnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20s000s00ssnssnesonsnnssonsonssonsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction essossonnssnnssonennnsnnnsnnnenonssnnnesnnsnnnennnnee 5 1 1 General mixing console functions 5 1 2 The user s manual nsesessesenssenssensssensssennseennseennne 5 1 3 Before you get started sssssssssssessesssssesesesseecesssseeessssseeee 5 2 Control Elements and Connectors sesssss2. service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth MSS W N oS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the 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 pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the U manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA IX injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 Refer all servicing to qualifi
3. 1 Shipment Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred during transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted 1 3 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid over heating please do not place your mixing console on high temperature devices such as radiators or power amps The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable The console meets the required safety standards Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please note that all units must be properly grounded For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cables or render them inoperative Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the mixing console During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit behringer com 1 3 3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditi
4. A Fig 2 11 Control room phones section level meter CD TAPE The TAPE switch routes the signal from the TAPE IN connectors to the level meter the CONTROL ROOM OUT outputs and the PHONES connector this is a simple way to check recorded signals via monitor speakers or headphones ALT 3 4 Similarly the ALT 3 4 switch routes the signal from the Alt 3 4 bus to the same path for monitoring purposes MAIN MIX The MAIN MIX switch sends the main mix signal to the above mentioned outputs and to the level meter 9 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual PHONES CTRL R oom Use this control to set control room output level and head phones volume respectively CD TAPE TO MAIN When the CD TAPE TO MAIN switch is depressed the 2 track input is routed to the main mix and thus serves as an additional input for tape machines You can also connect MIDI instruments or other signal sources here that do not require any further processing At the same time this switch disables the main mix to tape output link POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched on 48 V The red 48 V LED lights up when the phantom power supply is switched on The phantom power supply is necessary for condenser microphones and is activated using the switch on the rear of the device Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox while the phantom power supply is switched on Connect micro phones b
5. connector and the level meter MAIN SOLO 1204FX only The MAIN SOLO LED lights up as soon as a channel or aux send solo switch is pressed The MODE switch also has to be set at Solo PFL 1204FX only The PFL LED indicates that the peak meter is set to PFL mode Fig 2 12 PHONES connector PHONES You can connect headphones to this TRS connector The signal on the PHONES connection is sourced from the control room output 2 3 7 Alt 3 4 and main mix fader ALT 3 4 MAIN MIX Fig 2 13 Alt 3 4 and main mix fader Use the high precision quality faders to control the output level of the Alt 3 4 subgroup and main mix 10 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual 2 4 Rear view of 1204USB X1204USB 2 4 1 Main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs Ce _ GN11999 ausm Sf IAMFTEHLE I ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS CONTROL ROOM OUT L COCO Fig 2 14 Main mix outputs Alt 3 4 outputs and control room outputs PIN2 HOT PIN3 COLD _ MAIN OUTPUTS The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR connectors with a nominal level of 4 dBu ALT 3 4 OUTPUTS The ALT 3 4 outputs are unbalanced and carry the signals of the channels that you have assigned to this group using the MUTE switch This can be used to route a subgroup to a further mixing console for example or or it could be used as a reco
6. or your headphones or loudspeakers Turn the MAIN MIX faders and phones control in the main section fully down before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set the appropriate volume 1 1 General mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions e Signal processing Preamplification level adjustment mixing of effects frequency equalization e Signal distribution Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix distribution to one or several recording tracks power amp s control room and 2 track outputs e Mix Setting the volume level frequency distribution and positioning of the individual signals in the stereo field level control of the total mix to match the recording devices crossover power amplifier s All other mixer functions can be included in this main function The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path 1 2 The user s manual The user s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls as well as detailed information on how to use them In order to help you understand the links between the controls we have arranged them in groups according to their function If you need to know more about specific issues please visit our website at http behringer com where you ll find explanations of e g effects and dynamics applications 1 3 Before you get started 1 3
7. product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This lim
8. NY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon vali
9. blems could occur Ifyou wish to use the internal effects processor no connectors should be plugged into STEREO AUX RETURN 2 2 3 4 Stereo aux return Fig 2 9 Stereo aux return controls STEREO AUX RETURN 1 STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is a stereo control which determines the level of the signal in the main mix If STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is used as effects return you can add the effects signal to any dry channel signal Inthis instance the effects device should be set at 100 effect STEREO AUX RETURN MON The STEREO AUX RETURN MON control has a special function it can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix For example Monitor mix with effect In this instance the effects device should be set up as follows AUX SEND 2 is connected to the L Mono input of your effects device while its outputs are connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 1 Connect the amplifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1 The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the monitor mix You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix You can easily use the headphones distribution amplifier BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO HA4600 HA4700 HA8000 to provide you with four or eight with the behringer com HA8000 stereo headphone mixes for your studio STEREO AUX RETURN 2 FX The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors whi
10. ch are routed to the main mix MAIN MIX ALT 3 4 The MAIN MIX ALT 3 4 switch routes the signal connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 2 to either main mix not pressed or submix Alt 3 4 pressed 2 3 5 Tape input tape output l e TRACK UsB p INPUT ouTPuT K l oo Fig 2 10 2 track connectors CD TAPE INPUT The CD TAPE INPUT RCA connectors are provided for connecting a 2 track machine e g DAT recorder They can also be used as stereo line input Alternatively the output signal of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be connected If you connect a hi fi amplifier with a source selection switch to the CD TAPE INPUT you can easily switch between additional sources e g cassette recorder CD player etc CD TAPE OUTPUT These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main mix signal unbalanced Connect the CD TAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device The final output level can be adjusted via the high precision MAIN MIX fader Ifyou connect a compressor or a noise gate after the 2 track output the faders will probably not be able to create a satisfactory fade out effect 2 3 6 Level meter and monitoring A power on A 2 TR USB TO MAIN CLIP f 2 TR USB 10 A 5 0 ALT 3 4 l max O 2 PHONES CTRL RM l I l l l l e 0 ete l l l MAIN MIX MAIN SOLO PFL ee 5 eS
11. dation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the
12. ed service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF A
13. efore you switch on the power supply In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization LEVEL METER The high precision level meter accurately displays the appropriate signal level LEVEL SETTING When recording to a digital device the recorder s peak meter should not exceed 0 dB This is because unlike analog recordings slightly excessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion When recording to an analog device the VU meters of the recording machine should reach approx 3 dB with low frequency signals e g kick drum Due to their inertia VU meters tend to display too low a signal level at frequencies above 1 kHz This is why for example a Hi Hat should only be driven as far as 10 dB Snare drums should be driven to approx 0 dB The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types MODE 1204FX only The MODE switch determines whether the channels SOLO switch operates as PFL Pre Fader Listen or as solo Solo In Place PFL To activate the PFL function depress the MODE switch The PFL function should as a rule be used for gain setting purposes The signal is sourced pre fader and assigned to the mono PFL bus In the PFL setting only the left side of the peak meter operates Dr
14. er under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual 1 Introduction IN Caution We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and
15. even when the fader is turned to zero When setting up a monitor mix the aux sends are generally switched to pre fader i e they operate independently of the position of the channel fader behringer com Both aux sends are mono are sourced after the equalizer and offer up to 15 dB gain Ifyou press the MUTE ALT 3 4 switch aux send 1 is muted provided that it is switched post fader However this does not affect the aux send 2 ofthe X1204USB AUX 1 MON In the X1204USB aux send 1 can be switched pre fader and is thus particularly suitable for setting up monitor mixes In the 1204USB the first aux send is labeled MON and is permanently switched pre fader PRE When the PRE switch is pressed aux send 1 is sourced pre fader AUX 2 FX The aux send labeled FX is for sending to effects devices and is thus set up to be post fader In the X1204USB the FX send is routed directly to the built in effects processor Ifyou wish to use the internal effects processor the STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors should not be in use X1204USB you can also connect an external effects processor to aux send 2 however the internal effects module will be muted 2 1 4 Routing switch solo and channel fader Fig 2 4 Panorama and routing controls PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image This control features a constant power characte
16. fuse FUSE HOLDER The console is connected to the mains via the cable supplied which meets the required safety standards Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating IEC MAINS RECEPTACLE The mains connection is via a cable with IEC mains connector An appropriate mains cable is supplied with the equipment POWER Use the POWER switch to power up the mixing console PHANTOM The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR connectors of the mono channels which is required to operate condenser microphones The red 48 V LED lights up when phantom power is on As a rule dynamic microphones can still be used with phantom power switched on provided that they are wired in a balanced configuration In case of doubt contact the microphone manufacturer After the phantom power supply has been switched on do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox Connect the microphones before you switch phantom power on In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before activating the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow the system to stabilize Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors if you want to use the phantom power supply SERIAL NUMBER Please note the important information on the serial number given in chapter 1 3 3 11 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Man
17. in section Whereas it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to bottom in order to gain an understanding of the channel strips we now look at the mixing console from left to right The signals are so to speak collected from the same point on each of the channel strips and then routed to the main section all together 2 3 1 Aux sends 1 and 2 Fig 2 6 AUX SEND controls of the main section A channel signal is routed to aux send bus 1 if the AUX 1 control is turned up on the corresponding channel AUX SEND 1 MON The AUX SEND control MON acts as master control for aux send 1 and determines the level of the summed signal In the X1204USB the MON control is called AUX SEND 1 AUX SEND 2 FX Similarly the FX control AUX SEND 2 determines the level for aux send 2 SOLO You can use the SOLO switch X1204USB only to separately monitor the aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM PHONES outputs and check these with the level meters Ifyou want to monitor the signal of just one AUX bus none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be pressed and the MODE switch must be in the SOLO position not pressed down 2 3 2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2 all all I 3_AUX SENDS Fig 2 7 Aux send connectors AUX SEND 1 If you use aux send 1 pre fader you would usually connect the AUX SEND 1 connector to monitors via a power amp or an active monitor system If you use aux send 1 post fader proceed as described under aux se
18. ions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION A NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with Ya TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified
19. ited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals behringer com e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited war
20. ive the individual channels to the 0 dB mark of the VU meter behringer com Solo When the MODE switch is not depressed the stereo solo bus is active Solo is short for Solo In Place This is the customary method for listening to an individual signal or to a group of signals As soon as a solo switch is pressed all channels in the control room and headphones that have not been selected are muted thereby retaining stereo panning The solo bus can carry the output signals of the channel pan controls the aux sends and the stereo line inputs The solo bus is as a rule switched post fader The PAN control in the channel strip offers a constant power characteristic This means that the signal is always at a constant level irrespective of its position in the stereo panorama If the PAN control is moved fully left or right from center the level increases by 4 dB in that channel This ensures that when set in the center the audio signal is not louder For this reason with the solo function activated Solo in Place audio signals from the channels with PAN controls that have not been moved fully to the left or right are displayed at a lower volume than in the PFL function Asarule solo signals are monitored via the control room outputs and headphones connector and are displayed by the level meters If a solo switch is pressed the signals from the tape input Alt 3 4 and main mix are blocked from the control room outputs the headphone
21. nd 2 AUX SEND 2 The AUX SEND 2 connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX control You can connect this to the input of an effects device in order to process the FX bus signal Once an effects mix is created the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device output back into the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors 8 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual EN 2 3 3 Stereo aux return connectors q LEFT oy RIGHT oe oe STEREO AUX RETURNS re Fig 2 8 Stereo aux return connectors STEREO AUX RETURN 1 The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the post fader aux send This is where you connect the output signal of the external effects device If only the left connector is used the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono You can also use these connectors as additional line inputs STEREO AUX RETURN 2 The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the FX control If these connectors already function as additional inputs you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to adjust the frequency response of the effects return signal Inthis instance the FX control of the channel being used as an effects Q return should be turned fully counterclockwise otherwise feedback pro
22. ng and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug A Fig 4 4 4 TRS connector Ya TRS headphones connector strain relief clamp DO lt sleeve 4 ring sleeve 4 ground shield ring right signal tip left signal Fig 4 5 4 TRS connector for headphones 13 _ XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual 5 Specifications Microphone Inputs XENYX Mic Preamp Low 80 Hz 15 dB Type XLR electronically balanced Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB discrete input circuit High 12 kHz 15 dB Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 0 source resistance 134 dB 135 7 dB A weighted 50 N source resistance 131 dB 133 3 dB A weighted Low 80 Hz 15 dB 150 0 source resistance 129 dB 130 5 dB A weighted Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB Frequency response lt 10 Hz 150 kHz 1 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB lt 10 Hz 200 kHz 3 dB Gain range 10 to 60 dB Com Max input level 12 dBu 10 dB gain Type 14 TS connector unbalanced Impedance approx 2 6 kQ balanced Impedance approx 120 Q Signal to noise ratio 110 dB 112 dB A weighted Max output level 22 dBu 0 dBu In 22 dB gain Distortion THD N 0 005 0 004 A weighted Type 14 TRS connector CT electronically balanced Type 14 TRS connector electronically Impedance approx 20 kN bal 10 KQ unbal palanced Max input level 22 dBu Im
23. ons of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 Control Elements and Connectors This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console All controls switches and connectors will be discussed in detail 2 1 Mono channels 2 1 1 Microphone and line inputs BAL OR UNBAL LOW CUT 18 dB Oce X DT Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls of mic line inputs MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features switchable 48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise free gain as is typically known only from costly outboa
24. pedance approx 20 kQ balanced approx 10 KQ unbalanced Main TE Gain range wo Type XLR electronically balanced MaxsinpuE Evel Moy Impedance approx 240 0 bal 120 0 unbal Max output level 28 dBu Vain fader dose ag Channel muted 89 5 dB Type 14 TS connector unbal Channel fader closed 89 dB Impedance approx 1200 Max output level 22 dBu Microphone Input to Main Out ram 008 1k Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced lt 10 Hz 160 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Max output level 19 dBu 150 0 25 dBm DSP 24 bit Texas Instruments Type YA TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 kQ Max input level 22 dBu behringer com Converter 24 bit Sigma Delta 64 128 times oversampling Sampling rate 40 kHz 14 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual Audio Stereo In Out Connector TypeB Converter 16 bit Sample Rate 48 kHz Noise Main mix 105 dB 108 dB A weighted Channel fader o0 Main mix 0 dB 95 dB 97 dB A weighted Channel fader o0 Main Mix 0 dB 82 5 dB 85 dB A weighted Channel fader 0 dB Mains voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 40W Fuse 100 240 V T 1 6 AH 250 V Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle Dimensions H x W x D approx 3 8 x 10 6 x 12 9 approx 97 x 270 x 328 mm Weight net approx 8 4 lbs 3 8 kgs Dimensions H x W x D approx 3 8 x 10 6 x 12 9 approx 97 x 270 x 328 mm Weigh
25. ranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buy
26. rd preamps Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent switch on thumps being directed to your loudspeakers Please also note the instructions in chapter 2 4 2 Voltage supply phantom power and fuse LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a connector Unbalanced devices mono jacks can also be connected to these inputs Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time You can never use both simultaneously 6 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual LOW CUT The mono channels of the mixing consoles have a high slope LOW CUT filter for eliminating unwanted low frequency signal components 75 Hz 18 dB octave GAIN Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs COMPRESSOR Each mono channel features a built in compressor which lowers the dynamic range of the signal and increases its perceived loudness The loud peaks are squashed down and the quiet sections are boosted Turn the COMP knob clockwise to add more compression effect The adjacent LED with light when the effect is engaged 2 1 2 Equalizer All mono input channels include a 3 band equalizer All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB In the central position the equalizer is inactive The circui
27. rding output working in tandem with the main output This means you could record to four tracks simultaneously The icing on the cake so to speak is that you could connect Y cables to these four outputs and then connect your 8 track recorder in such a way that you have 2 x 4 tracks e g channel 1 feeds track 1 and track 2 etc In the first recording pass you record on tracks 1 3 5 and 7 and in the second pass on tracks 2 4 6 and 8 CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS The control room output is normally connected to the monitor system in the control room and provides the stereo mix or when required the solo signal USB INPUT OUTPUT A Fig 2 15 USB input output The XENYX mixer line has built in USB connectivity allowing stereo signals to be sent to and from the mixer and a computer The audio sent from the mixer to a computer is identical to the MAIN MIX Audio being sent to the mixer from a computer can be routed to the main mix with the 2 TR USB TO MAIN button Connect the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer and the other end into a free USB port on your computer There are no required drivers but we recommend that PC users install the included ASIO driver The driver can also be downloaded from behringer com behringer com 2 4 2 Voltage supply phantom power and fuse Y i TYPE ET CALIBRE ipterte POWER PHANTOM v ON ON 100 240V 50 60Hz 40W FUSE T 1 6A H 250V Fig 2 16 Voltage supply and
28. rference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com behringer com We Hear You EN behringer
29. ristic which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level irrespective of position in the stereo panorama MUTE ALT 3 4 You can use the MUTE ALT 3 4 switch to divert the channel from the main mix bus to the Alt 3 4 bus This mutes the channel from the main mix MUTE LED The MUTE LED indicates that the relevant channel is diverted to the submix Alt 3 4 bus 7 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual CLIP LED The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal is driven too high In this case turn down the GAIN control and if necessary check the setting of the channel EQ SOLO The SOLO switch X1204USB only is used to route the channel signal to the solo bus Solo In Place or to the PFL bus Pre Fader Listen This enables you to monitor a channel signal without affecting the main output signal The signal you hear is sourced either before PFL mono or after solo stereo both the pan control and the channel fader see chapter 2 3 6 Level meters and monitoring The channel fader determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix or submix 2 2 Stereo channels 2 2 1 Channel inputs T Tono LeveL A ee LINE IN 5 6 Fig 2 5 Stereo channel inputs and LEVEL switch Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 14 connectors for left and right channels If only the connector marked L is used the channel operates in mono Stereo channels are designed to handle
30. sesssssesosese 5 2 1 Mono channels unsnssesenssenssensssensseunnseensssennssunnsennn 5 2 2 Stereo channe lS vies sides dstasnsedsdsechscaticeeaaeabnneaaan 7 2 3 Connector panel and main section unnseenen 7 2 4 Rear view of 1204USB X1204USB unneneenneen 10 3 Digital Effects Processor u cnrsonrsonsonsnnsnnsnnnennsnnnnnnee 11 4 Installation urecsessonsssnsssnnssnnsennnennnennorsnnnennnennnnnner 11 4 1 Rack MOUMUIA GS sccssssssinssssconissstnsss chess escanssssdonseetasvbevsesv estes 11 4 2 Cable connections nsesensenseensssnnssennssennsseennssenneen 11 5 Specifications erssssssonesonnsnnnssonennnsnnnssnnssunesnnnsnnnee 13 Thank you Congratulations In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console technology With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom power as an option balanced line inputs and a powerful effects section the mixing consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio applications Owing to state of the art circuitry your XENYX console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled With the addition of the latest digital technology these best in class consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital technology behringer com 3 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual Important Safety Instruct
31. t net approx 6 2 lbs 2 8 kgs Measuring conditions 1 1kHz rel to 0 dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz line input main output unity gain 2 20 Hz 20kHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unity gain EQ flat all channels on main mix channels 1 3 as far left as possible channels 2 4 as far right as possible Reference 6 dBu BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated behringer com 15 _ XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER XENYX X1204USB 1204USB Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inte
32. try of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the best known top of the line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted side effects The result are extremely musical equalizers which unlike simple equalizers cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation even with extreme gain settings of 15 dB as 45 o i l l l MID l MoI l l l l Fig 2 2 The equalizer of the input channels The upper HI and the lower band LO are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut off frequency The cut off frequencies of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively The mid band is configured as a peak filter with a center frequency of 2 5 kHz 2 1 3 Aux sends Fig 2 3 The AUX SEND controls in the channel strips Aux sends take signals via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a so called bus This bus signal is sent to an aux send connector and then routed for example to an active monitor speaker or an external effects device The return from an external effect can then be brought back into the console via the aux return connectors For situations which require effects processing the aux sends are usually switched post fader so that the effects volume in a channel corresponds to the position of the channel fader If this were not the case the effects signal of the channel would remain audible
33. typical line level signals Both inputs can also be used with unbalanced jacks LEVEL For level matching the stereo inputs feature a LEVEL switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10 dBV home recording level the input is more sensitive than at 4 dBu studio level 2 2 2 Equalizer stereo channels The equalizer of the stereo channels is of course stereo The filter characteristics and crossover frequencies are the same as those of the mono channels A stereo equalizer is always preferable to two mono equalizers if frequency correction of a stereo signal is needed There is often a discrepancy between the settings of the left and the right channels when using separate equalizers 2 2 3 Aux sends stereo channels In principle the aux sends of the stereo channels function in just the same way as those of the mono channels As aux send paths are always mono the signal on a stereo channel is first summed to mono before it reaches the aux bus 2 2 4 Routing switch solo and channel fader BAL The function of the BAL ANCE control corresponds to the PAN control in the mono channels The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the main stereo mix bus The MUTE ALT 3 4 switch the MUTE LED the CLIP LED the SOLO switch and the channel fader function in the same way as the mono channels behringer com 2 3 Connector panel and ma
34. ual 3 Digital Effects Processor behringer 24 BIT MULTI FX PROCESSOR REVERB MODULATION 01 HALL 10 CHORUS o2 11 FLANGER 12 PHASER l DETUNE PITCH 13 DETUNE 14 PITCH SHIFTER COMBINATION FX o8 15 DELAY REVERB j 09 ECHO 18 CHORUS REVERB 05 REVERSE Tap am w Va ls PROGRAM PARAMETER Fig 3 1 Digital effects module only X1204USB 24 BIT MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR Here you can find a list of all presets stored in the multi effects processor This built in effects module produces high grade standard effects such as reverb chorus flanger delay and various combination effects The integrated effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring This way the danger of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset completely simplifying the handling These effect presets are designed to be added to dry signals If you move the FX TO MAIN control you mix the channel signal dry and the effect signal This also goes for mixing effects signals with the monitor mix The main difference is that the mix ratio is adjusted using the FX TO MON control Of course a signal has to be fed into the effects processor via the FX control in the channel strip for both applications On the following page you will find an illustration showing how to connect your foot switch correctly LEVEL The LED level meter on the effects module should display a sufficiently high le
35. vel Take care to ensure that the clip LED only lights up at peak levels If it is lit constantly you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion The FX control AUX SEND 2 determines the level that reaches the effects module PROGRAM You can select the effect preset by turning the PROGRAM control The display flashes the number of the current preset To recall the selected preset press the button the flashing stops You can also recall the selected preset with the foot switch behringer com 4 Installation 4 1 Rack mounting The packaging of your mixing console contains two 19 rack mount wings which can be installed on the side panels of the console Before you can attach the rack mount wings to the mixing console you need to remove the screws holding the left and right side panels Use these screws to fasten the two wings onto the console being careful to note that each wing fits a specific side With the rack mount wings installed you can mount the mixing console in a commercially available 19 rack Be sure to allow for proper air flow around the unit and do not place the mixing console close to radiators or power amps so as to avoid overheating Only use the screws holding the mixing console side panels to fasten the 19 rack mounts 4 2 Cable connections You will need a large number of cables for the various connections to and from the console The illustrations below show the
36. wiring of these cables Be sure to use only high grade cables S Ya TS footswitch connector lt 4 strain relief clamp o e sleeve 4 tip sleeve q4 pole 1 ground tip pole 2 The footswitch connects both poles momentarily 2 Fig 4 1 44 TS connector for foot switch 12 XENYX X1204USB 1204USB User Manual 4 2 1 Audio connections Please use commercial RCA cables to wire the 2 track inputs and outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced input outputs Use either mono plugs or ensure that ring and sleeve are bridged inside the stereo plug or pins 1 amp 3 in the case of XLR connectors Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors pin 1 and 3 connected on the MIC inputs if you intend to use the phantom power supply Balanced use with XLR connectors input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 2 XLR connections Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector lt strain relief clamp lt 4 sleeve 4 tip I on PR gt Qo 3 2 amp a8 PS gt g Fig 4 3 4 TS connector behringer com Balanced 14 TRS connector lt _ strain relief clamp sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve Tu For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ri
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