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1. 16 8 5 Multitrack 16 86 Recording LEVEIS ss 17 8 7 Lining Up Recorder Sampler Inputs 17 8 8 AUGITIONING EE 17 8 9 TACK SMES a de sede 17 18 10 5 21 22 EURORACK 2642 1 THE MANUAL Congratulations In purchasing our EURORACK 2642 you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible versatility and superlative audio performance Your EURORACK is built to the same outstanding quality as our top of the range console the BEHRINGER EURODESK 9000 The MX2642A offers you a choice of mono and stereo input channels four assignable subgroups and four stereo line inputs I This manual first describes the terminology used so that you can fully understand the MX2642A and its functions Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference Your EURORACK was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling Neve2. 10 Dik tat 10 5 2 Multitracking ESEE EErEE 10 5 3 Drect OUWE 10 Ae 15605 heeded atte 11 11 6 1 AUX 11 6 2 Stereo LINE IMPULS 11 6 3 MEEN 12 6 4 12 6 5 2 Input and 13 6 6 Montong 13 CONNECTIONS 14 7 1 Relocating the Connector Panel 14 a E A N E N E e A A T E E E TE 14 s SETTING UP 16 8 Selecing MPS dens 16 8 2 Initializing Channels for Gain Setting 16 8 3 Auditioning a Signal and Setting 16 84 Desk
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5. Project MX2642A has made it all possible Everybody has made very personal contributions starting from the designers of the unit via the many staff members in our company to you the user of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much IL Uli Behringer EURORACK 2642 Professional 26 Input 4 Bus Mixing Console A Ultra low noise 26 channel 4 bus mixer with assignable subgroups A Extremely high headroom offering more dynamic range A 4assignable subgroups for multitracking mixing A 8 mono input channels with insert points and direct outputs A Ultra low noise discrete mic preamps with 48 V phantom power A 4stereo input channels A 4 additional multifunctional stereo line inputs with aux sends A 6 aux sends with aux 1 amp 2 switchable pre post fader A Ultra musical 4 band EQ on stereo channels A Parametric midrange EQ and switchable Low Cut filter on mono channels A Balanced inputs and outputs A Solo In Place and Pre Fader Listen function A Separate mix and monitor headphones outputs with insert points on mix outputs A 2 track inputs assignable to main mix or monitor headphones outputs A High quality 60 mm laser trimmed faders and sealed potentiometers by ALPS A State of the art 4580 ICs and high quality components ensure crystal clear audio performance and excellent noise figures A Moveable connector panel for table top or rack mounting A
6. A Loosely fit the screws that will fix the connector panel to the EURORACK s sides A Now fit the cover plate into its new location on the back of the EURORACK The folded edge of the cover plate always faces the right angled edge between the base and back of the EURORACK A Loosely fit the screws that fix the cover plate to the rear of the chassis and the ones that complete the mounting of the connector panel on the underside A Once you are satisfied that both panels are properly seated and all screws are on the correct locations tighten up all screws Do not force any screw Check that you have aligned the panels correctly if any seem too tight The entire procedure may be reversed at any time 7 2 Connectors You will need a lot of cables for different purposes Make sure you got the right ones All outputs except direct outputs and insert point sends are ground compensated decoupled from the mains supply earth to eliminate the possibility of ground loops Unbalanced equipment may be connected to balanced inputs outputs Either use mono 1 4 jacks or connect ring and barrel of TRS jacks or pin 1 and 3 of XLR plugs Phantom power 48 V DC is provided This can be switched on or off by the 48 V PHANTOM switch S36 I Care should be taken NOT to plug mics into the console stagebox while the phantom power is on Also mute the monitor PA speakers when turning phantom power on or off Allow 1 minute after powering up
7. A single pair of balanced jacks deliver the mix output to your 2 track recorder or PA system at 4 dBu Level to tape is ultimately determined by a precision stereo fader F77 A mix insert point is provided for patching a gate compressor etc pre fader Connecting or gate after the 2 track output would disrupt any attempt at a smooth fade using the output fader F77 Although the 2 track output is primarily designed for recording it can also be used as a PA feed or as a send to the input of your sampler 6 6 Monitoring A single volume control sends the level to the headphones and main monitors P47 The L R meters follow whatever source is being auditioned the meters won t make much sense if more than one source is selected Selecting Solo PFL or monitoring a source other than the main mix does not affect the signal from the L R recording outputs Just as well or every time you wanted to do a quick solo during a mix you d have to start again Though most of you will want to audition the main mix most of the time there are exceptions These include Solo PFL of course and also 2 track or other external source playback The 2 track input could be normalled to a hi fi pre amp allowing you to monitor extra sources such as vinyl cassette CD etc 6 MAIN SECTION 13 EURORACK 2642 7 CONNECTIONS 7 1 Relocating the Connector Panel A moveable panel houses all connection sockets t
8. Rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions A Manufactured under SO9000 certified management system 4 EURORACK 2642 TABLE OF CONTENT MANUAL e e E 6 1 1 1 2 7 2A ArCNIECtUE 7 2 2 7 23 PSU Power Supply Unit 8 INPUT 8 3 1 INPUTLSVEl Seling 8 3 2 8 3 3 SSNS 8 3 4 Routing Fading and 9 STEREOINPUT CHANNEL 9 4 1 Input Level 9 AD EGUE A 9 4 3 10 ROUN 10 SUBGROUPS DIRECT OUTPUTS AND INSERTS
9. aux sends This can feed a tape track directly enabling up to 14 tracks to be recorded simultaneously when using the aux sends to send to tape without having to resort to using the subgroups Direct outputs to tape provide the shortest possible recording signal path and therefore highest fidelity 10 5 SUBGROUPS DIRECT OUTPUTS AND INSERTS EURORACK 2642 54 Inserts Insert points are useful for adding dynamic processing or equalization to a channel the main mix or a group Unlike reverbs etc which are usually added to the dry signal dynamic processing is normally applied across an entire signal Here an aux send would be inappropriate Instead the signal is intercepted somewhere along the channel fed through the dynamics processor and or EQ then returned to the console at the same point where it left The insert point is normalized i e the signal is only interrupted when a jack is plugged into it All mono input channels have got insert points as has the main mix Each insert point is accommodated ona single TRS jack socket wired tip send ring return sleeve ground screen Inserts are always pre fader and also Pre EQ aux sends for channels gt Insert points may also be used as pre EQ direct outputs without interrupting the signal flow You can extend the functionality of your insert points by wiring them onto a jackfield patchbay where send and return can be accessed on separate sockets Inserting into a stereo
10. from 50 dB to 10 dB obviating the need for mic line switching The crucial operating levels 10 dBV and 4 dBu are clearly and accurately legended 1 3 1 Input Level Setting Channel input level is determined by the GAIN control P1 Use Solo PFL S14 to bring the channel input onto the left and right bargraph meters respectively This also sends the Solo PFL ed signal to the left and right speakers For level setting as opposed to localized listening choose to use the mono PFL bus rather than the post fader post channel pan stereo solo bus CHANNEL MODE global switch 537 up Solo PFL never interrupts the mix at the main recording outputs It follows that aux sends and subgroups must also be unaffected since they contribute directly to the main mix In addition to switchable Solo PFL S14 metering a channel LED L15 illuminates when a channel is going into overload This takes its cue from three test points Input post EQ and post fader This is very important especially when using extreme EQ settings or using a dynamics processor in an insert In all cases the higher level wins You do not want the overload light to come on except very intermittently during a take or a mix If it does light persistently reduce input gain There is a steep Lo Cut High Pass filter S2 slope 18 dB Oct 3 dB 75 Hz for reducing floor rumble explosives woolly bottom end etc 3 2 Equalizer All mono input channels are fitted with t
11. oct 3 kHz 15 dB Q fixed at 2 oct 100 Hz 8 kHz 15 dB fixed at 1 oct 500 Hz 15 dB Q fixed at 2 oct 80 Hz 15 dB Q fixed at 2 oct 75 Hz 18 dB oct 22 dBu 94 dBu 120 Ohm 22 dBu 95 dB 1 kHz Bus noise fader 0 dB 102 5 dBr ref 4 dBu 92 5 dBr ref 4 dBu all channels assigned and set Unity Gain 22 dBu balanced unbalanced 10 dB to 85 dB off Bus noise fader 0 dB 101 0 dBr ref 4 dBu 92 5 dBr ref 4 dBu all channels assigned and set Unity Gain 28 dBu balanced 22 dBu unbalanced to Unity to 20 dB 22 dBu 0 007 4 dBu 1 kHz Bandwidth 80 kHz 20 Hz 40 kHz 1 dB any input to any output 10 Hz 120 kHz 3 dB ca 23 8 6 61 152 4 mm 17 1 8 19 435 6 482 6 mm x 14 355 6 mm 7 5 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain 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 shown 10 SPECIFICATIONS 21 EURORACK 2642 11 WARRANTY 5 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated 3 Failure to return the card in due tim
12. of the effects device Fig 7 2 Headphones connector insert send amp return connector 7 CONNECTIONS 15 EURORACK 2642 8 SETTING UP 8 1 Selecting Inputs 1 Mono channels accept mic or line inputs If you are using the mic input make sure nothing is connected to the line input and vice versa I The mic inputs are more sensitive than the line inputs Do not connect mics with phantom power switched on NEVER use unbalanced mic cables with the phantom power switched on ever Shorting 48 V to earth can cause serious damage 2 Stereo channels accept 10 dBV or 4 dBu line level signals Any stereo channel can be run in mono simply by connecting into the left jack socket only These channels are suitable for a variety of line level sources including MIDI instruments and tape returns from multitrack 3 Stereo line inputs are primarily designed for returning effects units though these too may be given over to multitrack returns or MIDI instrument outputs 8 2 Initializing Channels for Gain Setting 1 Set gain to minimum and all aux sends to Off fully counterclockwise 2 Set EQ to flat all knobs at 12 o clock 3 Where applicable set Lo Cut switch 52 for most mics for signals with desired very low frequency content 4 Set channel mode to PFL S37 up 5 Depress SOLO PFL 514 switch 8 3 Auditioning a Signal and Setting up a Channel 1 Make atypical noise or roll the tape Ther
13. proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice 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 any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER EURORACK EURODESK are registered trademarks ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2000 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Munchheide II Germany Tel 49 0 21 54 92 06 0 Fax 49 0 21 54 92 06 30 22 11 WARRANTY
14. 3 dB on bass but only around 10 dB for hi hat Although analogue distortion is more like compression at modest overload levels often desirable on bottom end higher frequencies cause saturation even at modest levels an unpleasant crunchiness Also VU meters tend to progressively under read above 1 kHz due to their sluggish response time Hi hats should read about 10 dB on a VU meter as against 0 dB for a typical snare drum 3 dB or more for a kick drum I Peak meters read more or less independent of frequency Aim for 0 dB recording level for all signals 8 7 Lining Up Recorder Sampler Inputs Set the channel sensitivity to match the operating level of your multitrack consult the manual phone the manufacturer or simply suck amp see to find which setting works best The sampler s variable switchable input gain range is bound to accept 10 dBV and or 4 dBu There is no oscillator in the EURORACK but you can use a simple unmodulated sustained tone from a keyboard Choose one around 1 kHz Set the channel EQ to normal 12 0 clock and line the channel according to the setting up procedures 8 2 Route this signal to all subgroups and adjust the subgroup output faders so that the bargraph meters read 0 dB Now put the recorder into input mode on all channels and the sampler into sample mode If the tape operating level switches are correctly set then 0 dB on the group output meters should also show 0 dB on the t
15. 4 stereo input channels accepting line level signals at 10 dBV semi pro as well as at 4 dBu professional operating levels These are ideal for multitrack tape returns or for accepting outputs from MIDI and other electronic instruments Channel Outputs A high quality true logarithmic 60 mm fader feeds the main via a constant power channel PANORAMA control On your MX2642A subgroup buses are fed via SUBGROUP and MIX ASSIGN switches too Here the channel PANORAMA control also selects between odd and even numbered subgroup buses Subgroups For ease and flexibility of mixing four mono two stereo assignable subgroups are provided on your MX2642A Aux Sends There are six aux send buses the MX2642A each with PFL Stereo Line Inputs Four stereo line inputs each with Solo PFL lie above the subgroup faders These inputs are each assigned to two aux send buses When these are used for returning tape tracks these aux sends could be used as cue feeds to the performers headphones or as effects sends for wet monitoring Alternatively the stereo line inputs could be used for MIDI instruments etc Main Mix Output Main mix output level is via a high quality true log 60 mm stereo fader and is monitored by a pair of accurate 12 segment bargraph peak meters surrounded by four status LED s Other functions of the main section include headphones output with gain and a 2 track tape return which doubles as an extra stereo line i
16. 7 determines whether solo in place or pre fader listen is assigned to the channel solo buttons SOLO Solo is short for solo in place and is the preferred method for auditioning an isolated signal or group of signals Whenever a SOLO button is pressed all unselected channels are muted in the monitors Stereo panning is maintained The solo bus is derived from the output of the channel pans aux sends stereo line inputs and subgroups too The solo bus is always post fader PFL Pressing S37 once disengages the stereo solo bus and replaces it with a separate mono PFL pre fader listen bus Now any channel which is solo ed isn t It is PFL ed instead PFL should always be used for gain setting 12 6 MAIN SECTION EURORACK 2642 6 5 2 Track Input and Output Input The 2 track input is on balanced 1 4 TRS jacks at 4 dBu and is primarily for auditioning mix playback from tape S46 routes this signal to the monitors However it can also be routed to the main mix via S44 Here S46 should be disengaged or you will be listening to the 2 track signal twice over With S44 depressed you have another stereo line input available to the mix suitable for accepting the output of asecond EURORACK or the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 With the LEVEL control P45 fully clockwise your 2 track input will be matched to the semi professional level 10 dBV For higher output recording sources eg 4 dBu turn the level of P45 down Output
17. CK respectively Keep them turned over lying to the left of the text pages while studying the manual All functions will be numbered consistently throughout the manual whether they be in the text or on an illustration In addition the following prefixes will be used to denote the various types of function control in any text respectively Prefix Meaning 5 L P Potentiometer Tab 1 1 Prefixes and their meaning After every prefix you will find the function number 6 1 THE MANUAL EURORACK 2642 2 EURORACK OVERVIEW The configuration is 26 into 4 into 2 This means that there are 26 inputs in total 8 mono and 4 stereo channels 4 stereo line inputs and an extra 2 track stereo input which can also be routed to the main mix 2 stereo or 4 mono subgroups are provided for connecting to multitrack tape recorders or for use as an aid during mixdown or a live concert mix 2 1 Architecture Mono Input Channels Channels 1 8 are mono with a choice of balanced mic or line inputs The vintage style high current discrete mic amps are of the same incredible quality as those found on the acclaimed BEHRINGER EURODESK MX9000 while a large external power supply ensures low noise and superior transient response at all times Insert points and direct outputs are also provided giving big console functionality to the mono input channels Stereo Input Channels A further 8 line inputs on the MX2642A are configured as
18. TRL ROOM amp PHONES Im N iN l MONO INPUT CHANNELS 1 8 STEREO INPUT CHNLS 9 10 15 16 GROUP 1 amp 2 GROUP 1 amp 2 18 Fig 9 1 MX2642A front view 9 APPENDIX EURORACK 2642 MIX INSERTS amp OUTS STEREO LINE MONO INPUT CHANNELS 1 8 CONTROL ROOM GROUP STEREO INPUT OUTPUTS OUTS CHANNELS 9 10 15 16 SHOCK RAIN oF ATTENTION ATTENTION RISQUE DE ELECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER NE PAS EXPOSER LA PLUIE ALHUMIDITE L erru 20 2 LINE IN INSERT RT DIRECT DIRECT N savance LINE IN Hwee INSERT DIRECT INSERT 2 DIRECT MONO INPUT 8 m e MONO INPUT 2 Tour INSERT DIRECT DIRECT MIC IN INSERT MIC IN PSU INPUT AUX SENDS 1 6 2 TRACK INPUT DIRECT OUTPUT MIC INPUT INSERT POINT Fig 9 2 MX2642A rear panel 9 APPENDIX LINE INPUT 19 EURORACK 2642 0105 92
19. User s Manual T l 2 Version 1 1 January 2001 BEHRINGER oesion EURORACK MX 2642A 5 Se ee 26 INPUT 4 BUS MIXING CON STEREO INPUT 9 als 9 9 040 gre ont pene bnn pene F ce a lo BEHRINGER www behringer com EURORACK EURORACK 2642 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol wherever it appears alerts This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated you to important operating and dangerous voltage inside the enclosure maintenance instructions in the voltage that may be sufficient to accompanying literature Read the constitute a risk of shock manual DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and ope
20. ape recorder s input meters A discrepancy of 12 dB indicates that a wrong operating level has been selected Now adjust the sampler s input level until it also reads 0 dB I Beware of inaccurafe uncalibrated sampler input meters Work out how hard you can safely drive the sampler s input reference this to 0 dB on your EURORACK group PFL Then take note of the sampler s input gain pot setting Or use soft adhesive tape etc to hold it in one position Now you can use the subgroup meters to confirm level when sampling usually far clearer than using the sampler s own input level display 8 8 Auditioning Mix In order to be heard other than when Solo PFL ed a channel must be routed to the main mix bus This can be either from the channel routing matrix directly S20 or via one of the subgroups S18 19 so long as that subgroup is itself routed to the L R bus S35 Channels going to tape are usually monitored via tape returns On the EURORACK this means using either input channels stereo or mono Stereo line inputs or via a separate submixer e g BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO 882 patched into a suitable input such as that for 2 track playback The MAIN MIX button of channels and subgroups going to tape should be up so as to avoid double auditioning 8 9 Track Sheet When laying out channels for recording or mixing try to be sensible Keep tom toms together etc Work out a scheme that suits you and stick to it A commo
21. authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 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 The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this 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 potentiometers keys buttons and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A misuse neglect o
22. channel or stereo line input If you want to insert a dynamics processor etc into any stereo input it must be done between the source output and the EURORACK input as these channels have no bona fide insert point Post EQ channel insert If you want to insert a dynamics processor post EQ the direct output should be used as a send return being effected though another desk channel or possibly via a separate line mixer such as the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 patched into e g the 2 track or any other suitable stereo return channel I In this arrangement you might find that compression tends to soften the perceived amount of especially treble EQ applied The solution Apply more EQ This creates a real pressure sound great for high energy music such as dance 6 MAIN SECTION 6 1 Aux Sends These are on 1 4 balanced jacks at 4 dBu No master aux send level pots are provided However you can use the input level control of your effects unit to match the output level from the EURORACK If your effects unit does not have an input gain then remember that every channel and aux send has up to 15 dB gain which should be more than enough to drive any effects unit All aux sends have a PFL facility S38 43 to check that the aux send buses are being comfortably driven from the input channels and subgroups 6 2 Stereo Line Inputs There are four stereo aux line inputs A B C and D These operate in mono if only the left channel socke
23. e date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online registration option via the Internet www behringer com or www behringer de 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not due to normal wear and tear and or improper handling by the user BEHRINGER shall at its sole discretion either repair or replace the product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return
24. e should also be some activity at the main L R bargraph meters indicating the PFL level 2 For Mic Line inputs Adjust the GAIN control P1 until transient peaks are regularly hitting 6 dB Continuous signals should not exceed 0 aB oO For stereo line inputs Adjust the GAIN control P22 until transient peaks are regularly hitting 6 dB Continuous signals should not exceed 0 If EQ is used repeat steps 8 2 1 amp 2 If an insert is used to patch in a compressor gate EQ etc use the outboard processor s bypass or effect Off switch to monitor the effect If it does not have a bypass switch or equivalent you will have to keep connecting and disconnecting the device until you complete the following procedure Adjust the processor s output level so that effected and bypassed signals are of comparable level ie unity gain 6 SOLO PFL switch S14 up Move onto next channel oS 8 4 Desk Normalization All board settings should be set to the normal default condition before or after every session Usually faders are set to zero minus infinity EQ s set flat and switched out trimpots and channel aux sends turned fully counterclockwise etc Many controls have a natural initial setting For EQ cut and boost this is centre position However some settings such as selecting pre or post for channel aux sends will depend on the operating environment e g studio or live or on a particular engineer s pre
25. e where the channel fader is set around 15 dB or lower Here an almost exclusively wet signal will be heard In most consoles such a wet mix requires the use of a pre setting for the channel aux send losing fader control With the EURORACK you can have a virtually wet mix with fader control 3 4 Routing Fading and Muting Routing means selecting which bus you want a channel to address There are 3 stereo buses in the EURORACK 2642 plus a stereo solo bus The main L R bus is selected by S20 while the subgroups are selected by 1 2 and 3 4 assign switches S18 S19 All 4 stereo buses follow channel PANORAMA P13 Usually only one of L R 1 2 or 3 4 will be selected for a particular channel I An exception to this rule is when laying down voice takes It is often convenient to have the mic channel s routed to all potential take tracks simultaneously since you are often dropping in quickly between four or more tracks It means one less button press each time you switch tracks Level to the main L R bus and to the group buses is ultimately determined by the channel faders F17 These are designed to give a smooth logarithmic taper of a type more usually associated with megabuck consoles The low level performance particularly is far smoother than that of a normal budget fader Channel PANORAMA P13 positions the output of the channel in the stereo field Its constant power design ensures there are no level discrepancies wh
26. ether a signal is hard panned centre stage or somewhere in between Such pin point accuracy will be a revelation if you have been working on consoles with lower quality circuits Solo PFL we encountered in section 3 1 Solo also follows channel PANORAMA The MUTE button 516 is ergonomicaliy placed immediately above the channel fader Engaging MUTE indicated by L16 is equivalent to setting a fader level of minus infinity 4 STEREO INPUT CHANNEL Each stereo channel comes with two balanced line level inputs on 1 4 TRS jacks for left and right signals When only the left input is connected the channel operates in mono 41 Input Level Setting Channel input sensitivity is adjustable within a 20 dB gain range P22 enabling a perfect match with most common sources including multitrack tape outputs MIDI and other electronic instruments and effects units all of which are normally designed to operate at 10 dBV semi pro and or 4 dBu pro operating levels 4 2 Equalizer The stereo input channels are fitted with four band EQ The upper P3 high midrange P23 low midrange P23a and lower shelving controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 kHz 3 kHz 500 Hz and 80 Hz respectively All bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost with a centre detent for off The EQ on the stereo channels is in principle identical to that on mono channels except that the EQ is stereo of course I Astereo equalizer is general
27. f you want to insert a dynamics processor between any of the four subgroups and the main mix the group output should be used as a send return being effected through another desk input Here remember to de assign the subgroup pair from the main mix S35 The 2 track stereo input is particularly suitable for returning processed subgroup signals Since this input cannot be routed back to any subgroup a feedback loop is impossible Four subgroup returns may easily be blended in stereo into this input simply by using the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX88z2 greatly extending the functionality of your EURORACK Try inserting compression de essing an exciter gate across grouped signals e g backing vocals drums layered synths Try merging a dry signal with a little wet then compressing the sum heavily Though the reverb proportion wilt be low when a signal is present the resultant reverb tail pumped up by the compressor during pauses in programme material will give the illusion that the reverb was massive all the time The listener wilt be left wondering how the singer could sound so clear in such a wet acoustic 5 2 Multitracking The principal routes to multitrack are via the main mix and mic channel direct outputs You can also use any of the aux outputs to send to tape 5 3 Direct Outputs Each mono channel on your EURORACK has its own direct output which is taken from a point immediately after the fader i e post EQ and after the
28. ferred way of working 8 5 Multitrack Initialization Set up the multitrack so that any track in record ready condition has its input monitored when the tape is stationary Place all tracks to be recorded into record ready status Once a recording has been made these tracks should automatically switch to tape playback Check that the input levels to each track are optimized before recording commences 16 8 SETTING UP EURORACK 2642 8 6 Recording Levels When recording to digital it s a good idea to keep the 5 peak meters below 0 dB Most not all esp samplers read 0 dB with some headroom left This is because unlike with analogue the onset of digital distortion is as sudden as it is horrible If you really want to take your recording level to the limit and fully exploit 16 bit digital s 96 dB dynamic range you ll have to do some calibrating How to do it Well you could run a tone at 0 dB from the mixer and use that as your DAT or ADAT reference But your DAT or ADAT may be way under its maximum input limit Probably a better way to work out just how hard you can drive your recorder is to incrementally increase the record level until the onset of digital distortion subtract say 5 or 10 dB and never exceed that level Engage peak hold on your recorder before recording if you want to confirm that you haven t When recording to analogue the tape machine s VU meters should show around
29. for the system to equilibrate before setting input gains IS Please note that all units must be grounded properly For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them inoperative K Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the MX2642A During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit 14 7 CONNECTIONS EURORACK 2642 Unbalanced use of mono 1 4 jack plugs Tip Signal Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Sleeve Strain relief clamp Balanced use of stereo 1 4 jack plugs Tip hot ve Ring cold ve Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain relief clamp For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Balanced use with XLR connectors 1 Ground Shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve Output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 7 1 Different plug types Headphones 1 4 connector Tip Left Signal Ring Right Signal Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Ring Sleeve Strain Relief Clamp Insert Send amp Return Tip Send out Ring Return in Sleeve Ground Shield Strain relief clamp Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the output
30. hree band EQ and a switchable Lo Cut filter for eliminating unwanted subsonics All three bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost with a centre detent for off The upper P3 and lower P6 shelving controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively The midrange P4 control is semi parametric with a peaking response Q fixed at 1 octave sweepable from 100 Hz 8 kHz 5 3 3 Aux Sends All aux sends are mono and post EQ For aux sends 1 amp 2 two dedicated pots P7 P8 are used These can be taken from a point before or after the channel fader i e pre or post S9 Aux sends amp 5 and 4 amp 6 are serviced by two potentiometers P10 P11 The SHIFT button S12 determines whether buses and 4 or 5 and 6 are addressed Aux sends 3 4 5 6 are always wired post fader For almost all FX send purposes you will want aux sends to be post fader so that when a fader level is adjusted any reverb send from that channel follows the fader Otherwise when the fader is pulled down the reverb from that channel would still be audible For cueing purposes aux sends will usually be set pre fader i e independent of the channel fader and mute I Most reverbs etc sum internally the left and right inputs The very few that don t may be driven in true stereo by using 2 aux sends 8 3 MONO INPUT CHANNEL EURORACK 2642 There is 15 dB of gain on every aux send Such a high boost is usually only appropriat
31. ly preferable to using two mono equalizers when EQ ing a stereo signal as often discrepancies between left and right settings can occur 4 STEREO INPUT CHANNEL 9 EURORACK 2642 43 Aux Sends These are the same as for mono channels see 3 3 Note that a mono sum is taken from the stereo input 4 4 Routing The only difference here from the mono channel described in 3 4 is in the implementation of the BALANCE control When a channel is run stereo this control functions as a BALANCE control determining the relative balance of the left and right channel signals being sent to the left and right main mix buses or maybe odd and even group buses For example with the BALANCE control turned fully clockwise only the right portion of the channel s stereo signal will be routed to the main mix or to any or all of buses chosen 5 SUBGROUPS DIRECT OUTPUTS AND INSERTS 5 1 Subgroups The principal routes to multitrack are via the subgroup outputs There 2 stereo or 4 mono subgroups channels can access all of them Subgroup level is determined by the subgroup faders F67 F68 PFL is supported S33 S34 Subgroups outputs can also be assigned to the main mix in pairs during mixdown S35 If you want to run subgroup in mono it should not be fed into the main mix by the MAIN MIX switch S35 Rather it should be brought back on a mono channel or via e g a BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 so that it can be panned I
32. n order is kick drum snare hi hat tom toms as the audience sees the kit cymbals ditto bass guitars keyboards other instruments vocals From session to session and gig to gig you will soon know where you are without hardly ever having to look at a tracksheet 8 SETTING UP 17 9 APPENDIX eae P1 S2 GAN YN P4 800 EURORACK 2642 P22 P23 P23a 18 F17 19 20 P24 LEFT RIGHT BALANCE F57 STEREO STEREO INPUTA INPUT C 1 1 P25 Jam SZ x Oe SY ENN o 15 P27 LEVEL SY 5 P28 BAL SS 529 PFL PFL STEREO INPUT B PFL STEREO INPUT D PFL A amp B C amp D ROUTING 530 31 1 2 3 4 932 1 2 3 4 MAIN MIX 48 PHANTOM CHANNEL MODE AUX SENDS 38 AUX 1 39 AUX 2 540 AUX 3 541 AUX 4 537 542 AUX 5 543 AUX 6 GROUP 1 amp 2 3 8 amp 4 MAIN CTRL 533 34 SOLO 1 SOLO 2 Ton SOLO 3 SOLO 4 3 4 TO ABS 544 P45 2TK TO MIX 0 5 2TK RETURN MAIN MIX LEVEL oo P26 0 LEVEL C
33. nput available to the mix with its own level control completing the 26 input channels of the innovative MX2642A 2 2 Metering Channels 1 8 on your MX2642A have overload LED s while the L and R outputs have 12 segment bargraph meters The L R meters double up as mono PFL or stereo solo meters I The master bargraph meters should average around 0 dB during loud passages If they read persistently higher or are peaking above 10 dB top segment of the main L R LED display reduce either the main L R fader the subgroup faders and or channel faders or as a last resort channel input gain Maybe it s time to do a round of PFL metering 2 EURORACK OVERVIEW 7 EURORACK 2642 23 PSU Power Supply Unit Any amplifier circuit is limited in its transient response by the available current Every mixer has numerous line level operational amplifiers op amps inside When being driven hard many desks begin to show signs of stress due to power supply limitations Not so with the EURORACK The sound will always stay clean and crisp right up to the operating limits of the op amps themselves thanks to our generous 40 W external power supply unit Do not connect the PSU to the EURORACK while the PSU is connected to the mains 3 MONO INPUT CHANNEL Each channel comes with a balanced line input on 1 4 jack and an XLR mic input Phantom powering is switchable from the master panel S36 The gain circuit has an unusually wide range
34. o the EURORACK except that to headphones The EURORACK comes supplied with this panel fixed to the rear of the unit ready for flat mounting the console If you want to rack mount your EURORACK you will probably want to re locate the connector panel to a more convenient site on the underside of the chassis A Lay the EURORACK on a soft surface face down Take care not to apply excessive pressure to the console during the following procedures You will need cross head screwdriver to effect this manoeuvre A A blank panel on the underside of the chassis covers the recess where the connector panel is to be re located Remove the screws which are fixing this blank panel to the sides of the EURORACK chassis A Next remove the screws fixing the cover panel to the base of the EURORACK A Turn your attention to the rear panel where the connector panel is currently sited Remove the screws that fix this connector panel to the upper edge of the EURORACK A Now loosen do not yet remove the screws fixing this connector panel to the to the sides or the EURORACK chassis While you support the weight of the connector panel with one hand remove the loosened screws with the other A Carefully manoeuvre the connector panel into its new location taking care not to snag or strain any of the ribbon cables that connect it to the rest of the console s circuitry The bottom edge of the connector panel should now rest on a flange at the base of the chassis
35. r failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O 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 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide
36. rating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow instructions All operation and user instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water e g near bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs con
37. rtheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred during transit I If the unit is damaged please do not return it to BEHRINGER but notify your dealer the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee I Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety it is advisable not to remove the ground connection within the units or at the supply or fail to make this connection at all Please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit as indicated on top of your PSU I gt Please note that both PSU and EURORACK will heat up during operation This is completely normal and does not indicate a malfunction 1 1 Nomenclature Most specialist subjects are not really all that difficult provided you understand the language used and the vocabulary of mixing is pretty straight forward Nevertheless it is as well to be clear about what certain terms mean A slot in a recorder will always be referred to as a track while that in a mixer will invariably be a channel We will attempt to be as unambiguous as possible with terms since much confusion can arise from sloppy definitions 1 2 Keys At the end of this manual you will find some pages with drawings showing the front and rear panel of your EURORA
38. s When applying short left and right delays the shortest one will always seem loudest When pitch shifting up and down in wide stereo to thicken a sound the signal shifted upwards will seem louder than one that goes down In both cases use the BALANCE control P28 to compensate I gt When carrying any stereo imaging exercise don t just rely on the control room monitors Get a pair of headphones and listen in stereo and in reverse stereo just in case you have any significant hearing discrepancies between your ears and if you are in the habit of listening to high sound pressure levels SPL s chances are you will Sometimes an engineer wants to narrow the stereo width of a reverb field To do this you will have to come back on two mono channels to get independent PAN for the left and right signals Each of and Dis assignable to all or any of main mix S32 or subgroup pairs 1 2 and 3 4 S30 31 Normally these will be assigned only to the main mix However provision is made for routing to the subgroups in case you want to record the signal to tape or mixdown via a subgroup 6 3 Metering Main mix Solo PFL level is displayed a pair of highly accurate 12 segment bargraph peak meters LED s indicate Power on top left 48 V phantom power present top right and whether the mono pre fader listen bus bottom left or the stereo solo bus bottom right is engaged 6 4 CHANNEL MODE The CHANNEL MODE switch S3
39. t has a jack connected Each has LEVEL P27 BALANCE P28 and PFL S29 These line inputs have been cleverly designed to be multi functional as described below The stereo line inputs can be sent to two of the aux send buses auxes 1 and the cases of A and C auxes 2 and 4 in the cases of B and D Tape Monitor Returns You could use the stereo line inputs as tape returns from a multitrack recorder You might want to feed tape tracks into the artists headphones Using aux sends 1 or 2 as feed you can do this You might want to wet monitor Using aux sends or 4 you can add reverb or echo without tying up a main desk channel 6 MAIN SECTION 11 EURORACK 2642 Instrument Inputs The stereo line inputs may be used as extra instrument inputs especially if your MIDI keyboard or rack supplies a pre mixed stereo signal When using the stereo line inputs as extra instrument inputs you have access to the aux buses for effects processing Effects Aux Returns The stereo line inputs may be used for returning the outputs of effects units Often it is useful to be able to send an effect into another effect Echo sounds fatter when put through a stereo chorus or phaser To do this use the aux send facility of the stereo line inputs Just be sure not to send to an effect from its own output creating feedback Certain stereo effects produce a perceived imbalance between the left and right channel level
40. that will become a standard tool used by studios and companies The task to design the MX2642A certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician It also meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such a project can be proud of what we ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality manufactured under 1509000 certified management system as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely affordable price All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we are able to produce such high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit back to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all people whose help on
41. venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Non use Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or the appliance has been exposed to rain or the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel EURORACK 2642 FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of EURORACK users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MX2642A It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal making an outstanding device
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