XENYX 1002FX/1202FX
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1. Version 1 0 January 2006 s Manual J a t e em User Goio joo i N Xi20eL XACOOL BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN www behringer com XENYX 1002FX 1202FX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION WARNING AN A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR A 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 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 and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 a NO DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions2. 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 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 crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts
3. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LAL eA 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified 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 CAUTION These service
4. UNBAL UNBAL UNBAL Fig 2 2 Connectors and controls on the stereo channels LINE IN Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 1 4 connectors for left and right channels If only the connector marked L left is used the channel operates in mono The stereo channels are designed to handle typical line level signals Both inputs will also accept unbalanced connectors FX The FX send of the stereo channels functions similar to that of the mono channels However since the FX send bus is mono a mono sum is first taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus BAL The BAL ANCE control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus If a channel is operated in mono via the left line input this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main mix 4 10 The stereo inputs of the XENYX have an input sensitivity switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10 dBV home recording level the input is more sensitive requires less level to drive it than at 4 dBu studio level 6 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS EVUrY 100eF XH 2 3 Connector array of the main section PREMIUM 10 INPUT 2 BUS MIXER XENYX MIC PREAMPS e BRITISH EQS e 24 BIT MULTI FX BEHRINGER CTRL
5. i l nk oe i icnophone BEHRINGER Be PRO AEN YA 1OIZFX BEHRINGER TRUTH Baath BEHRINGER HPS3000 Fig 3 1 The 1002FX in a recording studio Even though most of the tasks in a studio can nowadays be accomplished using a computer a mixing console remains an unavoidable piece of equipment that lets you effectively manage audio inputs and outputs microphone signals need to be pre amplified prior to being recorded and the quality of microphone sound is often worked on recording and playback signals must be routed to the appropriate connectors or integrated into the mix the volume of headphones and studio monitors needs to be adjusted and so on The extensively equipped main section of the XENYX mixing consoles provides concrete benefits to you Wiring Connect your sound sources to the microphone line inputs of the mixing console Connect the master machine DAT minidisk recorder to the main outputs Your monitor speakers are connected to the control room outputs the headphones are connected to the headphone output Now connect the CD tape outputs to the sound card inputs on your DAW Digital Audio Workstation Connect the outputs of the sound card in your computer to the CD tape inputs Recording and playback Once in the mixing console the recording signal is pre amplified EQ ed and is then routed to the main bus Use the LEVEL control to adjust the recording signal level The overall level of the signal going
6. with source selection switch could also be hooked up here allowing you to easily listen to additional sources e g cassette recorder minidisk player sound card etc TAPE OUTPUT These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to MAIN OUT Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here The output signal level is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader 2 4 Main section Lal i POWER 48V cur CD TAPE TO MIX CD TAPE TO CTRL UN om ae TO CTRL 2 PHONES SONTROS ROOM Silili liL N 00 MAX MAIN MIX MAIN SECTION Fig 2 4 Control elements of the main section 48 V The red 48 V LED lights up when the phantom power is turned on Phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones and is activated using the 48 V switch located above the 48 V LED I Connect microphones before you switch on the phantom power supply Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox while the phantom power supply is switched on In addition the monitor PA loud speakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization gt 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 POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the conso
7. 1 dB 10 to 60 dB 12 dBu 10 dB gain approx 2 6 kQ balanced 107 dB 111 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB gain 0 005 0 003 A weighted va TRS connector electronically balanced approx 20 kQ balanced 10 KQ unbalanced 10 to 40 dB 20 dBu 0 dB Gain 85 dB 88 dB 0 dB 1 dB 0 dB 3 dB TRS connector electronically balanced approx 20 KQ bal 10kQ unbal 4 dBu operating level approx 20 KQ bal 5kQ unbal 10 dBV 22 dBu 80 Hz 15 dB 2 5 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 15 dB Ys TRS connector unbalanced approx 120 Q 22 dBu Ys TRS connector unbalanced approx 120 Q 22 dBu Y TRS connector unbalanced approx 120 Q 22 dBu Headphones output Type Max output level Main mix system data Noise Main mix 0oo Channel fader oo Main mix 0 dB Channel fader oo Main Mix 0 dB Channel fader 0 dB FX section Converter Sampling rate Power supply Power consumption Mains voltage USA Canada U K Australia Europe China Korea Japan Dimensions 1002FX Dimensions H x W x D Weight net 1202FX Dimensions H x W x D Weight net Measuring conditions va TRS connector unbalanced 19 dBu 150 25 dBm 105 dB 108 dB A weighted 94 dB 97 dB A weighted 83 dB 85 dB A weighted 24 Bit Sigma Delta 40 kHz 1002FX 16 W 1202FX 17 W 120 V 60 Hz MXUL6 adapter 240 V 50 Hz MXUK6 adapter 230 V 50 Hz MXEU6 adapter 2
8. 1202FX Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve ring ring cold ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 stereo plug 1 4 TRS headphones connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield left signal sieeve ring ring right signal aoe Fig 4 4 Stereo plug for headphones connection 4 INSTALLATION 11 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 5 SPECIFICATIONS Mono inputs Microphone inputs Type Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 source resistance 50 source resistance 150 Q source resistance Frequency response Gain range Max input level Impedance Signal to noise ratio Distortion THD N Line input Type Impedance Gain range Max input level Fade out attenuation Crosstalk attenuation Main fader closed Channel fader closed Frequency response Microphone input to main out lt 10 Hz 80 kHz lt 10 Hz 137 kHz Stereo inputs Type Impedance Max input level EQ mono channels Low Mid High AUDIO OUTPUTS FX send Type Impedance Max output level Main outputs Type Impedance Max output level Control room outputs Type Impedance Max output level 12 XLR electronically balanced discrete input circuit 132 7 dB 137 dB A weighted 130 dB 133 9 dB A weighted 127 1 dB 130 9 dB A weighted lt 10 Hz 200 kHz
9. do not place your mixing console on high temperature equipment such as radiators or power amps gt Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is connected to the mains First connect the power supply unit to the console then connect the power supply unit to the mains Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord The unit should always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection gt When installing the product ensure the appliance coupler or power cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains 1 3 3 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the 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 distr
10. entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 7 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide 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 Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing The names of companies institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER 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 Colours and specification may vary slightly from product Products are sold through our authorised dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation 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
11. 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 unless you are qualified to do so FOREWORD Dear Customer I m sure you re one of those people who have devoted themselves body and soul to your chosen area and no doubt this has made you an expert in your field Well for over 30 years my passion has been music and electronics This not only led me to establish BEHRINGER but also enabled me to share my enthusiasm with our employees During all the years I ve been involved with studio technology and end users have developed a feel for the things that really count such as sound quality reliability and ease of use What is more have always had the desire to test the boundaries of what is technically feasible It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work on a new series of mixing consoles Since our EURORACKs had already set new standards world wide knew the development objectives behind the next generation of mixing consoles had to be especially ambitious Thus the concept and design of the new XENYX mixing consoles bear my signature The design work the entire circuit diagram and PCB development and even the mechanical concepts are my own work carefully selected each individual component with the aim of pushing the mixing consoles combining an
12. to the computer is adjusted using the MAIN MIX fader To make sure that the signal is actually being recorded use either 3 APPLICATIONS the phones bus or the control room bus to monitor not the main mix signal i e the output signal of the mixing console before the recording instead monitor the returns of the sound card that is connected to the CD tape inputs To this end press the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch and adjust the monitoring volume using the PHONES CONTROL ROOM control Doing so you can record additional tracks in addition to a signal already brought in so called overdubs Use the direct monitoring function of your DAW gt With this application the CD TAPE TO MIX switch should not be pressed otherwise the playback signal from the sound card output would be routed back to the computer and would be added to the recording This would not only be undesirable it would also create a feedback loop XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 3 2 Live sound E ects processor V VERS PRO REV2496 peran porey EUROLIVE 81520 LUIE IN TC Bass amplifier ULTRABASS BxS000T BEHRINGER HPS3000 Headphones m d Bass cabinet computer ULTRABASS BB4i0 p BSE CHHE CHEE CULL CO HEED dedi Be pe pl ole fio ake fa he lle adh Be fal Sa oi a rd J oie Be gale Malda f gP u E Tr 1 Ee a i g BEHRINGER VAMPIRE LX112 ak BEHRINGER Sa XENYX DOGFX Fig 3 2 Live application of the 1202FX This illustration shows a typic
13. 20 V 50 Hz MXCN6 adapter 100 V 60 Hz MXJP6 adapter 1 5 6 1 1 2 x 7 2 5 x 8 2 3 47 mm 37 mm x 189 mm x 220 mm approx 2 31 Ibs 1 05 kg 1 5 6 1 1 2 x 9 1 2 x 8 2 3 47 mm 37 mm x 242 mm x 220 mm approx 2 97 Ibs 1 35 kg 1 1 KHZ 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 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 WARRANTY 1 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 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefull
14. 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A 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 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 buyer s 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 6 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
15. MIX When the CD TAPE TO MIX switch is pressed the CD tape input is assigned to the main mix providing an additional input for tape machines MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require any processing CD TAPE TO CTRL Press the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch if you want to monitor the CD tape input via the CTRL ROOM and PHONES outputs A typical studio application of this function is recording music into a digital audio workstation DAW with simultaneous reproduction see ch 3 1 gt If you are recording a signal via the TAPE OUTPUT and wish to listen to this simultaneously via the CD TAPE INPUT do not use the CD TAPE TO MIX switch Doing this would create a feedback loop since the signal would be routed via the main mix back to tape via the TAPE OUTPUT To monitor the CD TAPE INPUT use the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch to assign the tape signal to the monitor s or headphones This will avoid the tape signal being routed to the TAPE OUTPUT FX TO CONTROL If you want to monitor only the effects signal in your headphones or monitor speaker s press the FX TO CTRL switch Now the signal of the effects processor can be monitored alone and the main mix and or CD tape signal is no longer present on the phone and control room outputs 2 5 Digital effects processor o 20 MULTI FX TO MAIN 80 99 Fig 2 5 Effects section 100 FIRST CLASS EFFECTS The XENYX 1002FX 1202FX features a built in digital stereo effects proce
16. ROOM OUT Fig 2 3 Connectors of the main section FX SEND The FX SEND connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX controls You can connect this to the input of an external effects device in order to process the FX bus master signal Once an effects mix is created the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device outputs back into a stereo input 3 If the connected effects processor receives no input signal the FX SEND control is probably too low This also goes for the built in effects processor gt Adjust your external effects processor to 100 wet effects signal only because the effects signal is added to the main mix along with the dry channel signals gt In this instance the FX control of the channel being used as an effects return should be turned fully counterclockwise otherwise feedback problems can occur PHONES CONTROL ROOM OUT The stereo PHONES connector at the top of the connector panel is where headphones are connected The unbalanced CONTROL ROOM OUT connectors carry the summed effects and main mix signals as well as soloed channel signals The PHONES CONTROL ROOM control in the main section adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs MAIN OUT The MAIN OUT connectors are unbalanced mono connectors The main mix signal appears here at a level of 0 dBu The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs Depending
17. al arrangement for a live setup If you are using an external effects processor wired as Two vocal microphones and the line outputs of a guitar and a shown in the illustration please make sure that the FX SEND bass amplifier are connected to the mono channels of the 1202FX control in channel 11 12 is turned all the way down A keyboard and a drum computer are connected to the stereo counterclockwise to avoid creating a feedback loop channels The power amplifier in your sound system is connected to the main outputs equipment such as compressors equalizers or crossovers are located between the mixer and the amp in the signal path If you wish to make a live recording you can connect your recording equipment in this case a minidisk recorder to the CD tape outputs A CD player that is playing during intermissions is connected via the CD tape inputs If you connect a recorder player combo e g a tape deck recorder the CD TAPE TO MIX switch should not be pressed during a recording because this way the signal intended for recording would be directly re routed back to the mixing console and then back to the recorder this would cause a feedback loop as soon as you hit the record button A loud unpleasant even painful sound would result 10 3 APPLICATIONS 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Mains connection AC POWER IN Connect the power supply to the 3 pin mains connector on the rear of the console Use the AC adapter supplied to connect the con
18. alog and digital technologies to their limits My vision was to enable you the user to give free rein to your true potential and creativity The result is mixing consoles that combine incredible performance with intuitive operability They cannot fail to impress with their extremely flexible routing possibilities plus a fantastic wealth of functions Innovative technologies such as the completely new XENYX Mic Preamps and the British EQs guarantee optimum sound quality And extraordinarily high quality components provide unrivalled reliability even under extreme loads Thanks to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX mixing console you ll soon come to appreciate that I both personally and in my capacity as musician and sound engineer put you the end user first and that these products were only possible because of the passion and the attention to detail that went into them Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing the XENYX mixing console should also like to thank all those who with their personal commitment and passion have helped me create this impressive series of mixing consoles Kindest regards Uli Behringer XENYX 1002FX 1202FX TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 00cccsccesecccessssesceseceseeeseeanesueesaees 4 1 1 General mixing console functions ccccccceeeee 4 1 2 The users manual c ccc cecccc cee eeceeeaeeeeeaeeeceeaeeeeeeaaes 4 1 3 Before
19. between dry signal and effect remains at the level determined by the channel s aux send irrespective of the channel fader setting If this were not the case the effects signal of the channel would remain audible even when the fader is lowered to zero With XENYX mixing consoles the channel fader is called LEVEL control In the 1002FX 1202FX the FX send is routed directly to the built in effects processor To make sure that the effects processor receives an input signal you shouldn t turn this control all the way to the left oo PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image This control features a constant power characteristic which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level irrespective of position in the stereo panorama LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix lt gt Attention Since the FX path for the effect processor is connected post fader the LEVEL control has to be turned up in order to get this channel s signal to the effects processor CLIP The CLIP LED s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven too high which could cause distortion If this happens use the TRIM control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore 2 2 Stereo channels LINE IN 3 4 LINE IN 5 6 LINE IN 7 8 LINE IN 9 10 MONO L Mono L Mono L Mono L BAL OR OR OR OR R
20. ched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply A They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kKHz HD recorder to the full thereby maintaining optimal audio quality British EQ The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of top notch consoles made in Britain which are renowned throughout the world for their incredibly warm and musical sound character Even with extreme gain settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties Multi effects processor Additionally your XENYX mixing console has an effects processor with 24 bit A D and D A converters included which gives you 100 presets producing first class reverb delay and modulation effects plus numerous multi effects in excellent audio quality CAUTION gt We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and or your headphones or loudspeakers Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully counterclockwise before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels 1 1 General mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions A Signal processing Preamplification Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has to be amplified several fold then this voltage is turned into sound that is reproduced in a loudspeaker Because micr
21. e inputs and outputs as well as the associated switches and controls For the moment just try and trace the signal path from the microphone input to the FX SEND connector Don t be put off by the huge range of possibilities it s easier than you think If you look at the overview of the controls at the same time you ll be able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console and you ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities 4 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Before you get started 1 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 that may have occurred during transit gt If the 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 gt To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use or transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case gt Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping I Never let unsupervised children play with the XENYX or with its packaging lt gt Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 3 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid overheating please
22. hich unlike simple equalizers cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation even with extreme gain settings of 15 dB The upper HIGH and the lower band LOW 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 Unlike shelving filters the peak filter processes a frequency range that extends upwards and downwards around its middle frequency LOW CUT In addition the mono channels are equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter Slope at 18 dB oct 3 dB at 75 Hz designed to eliminate unwanted low frequency signal components These can be noises created by hand held microphones subsonic noise or plosive sounds created by highly sensitive microphones FX FX sends enable you to feed signals via a variable control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a bus The bus appears at the console s FX send output and can be fed from there to an external effects device The return from the effects unit is then brought back into the console on the stereo channels Each FX send is mono and features up to 15 dB gain As the name suggests the FX sends of the XENYX mixing consoles are intended to drive effects devices reverb delay etc and are therefore configured post fader This means that the mix
23. ibutor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 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 Q ME PRSA 1 M dB dBu GD 10 a00 EQ HIGH 12 kHz ol ol MID 2 5 kHz ol ol 2 80 Hz ol ol LOW CUT z 8 4 ai R D LEVEL e I 8 ol Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls on the mono channels 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 outboard preamps gt 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 Main section LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a connector Unbalanced devices mono connectors can also be connected to these i
24. l size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console offers you premium quality microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom power supply balanced line inputs and the ability to connect external effects processors Because of its extensive and carefully thought out routing possibilities your XENYX lends itself equally to both live and studio use 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 The microphone channels feature high end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and boast the following features A 130dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom A A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances A The extremely low noise and distortion free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction A They are perfectly mat
25. le is powered on LEVEL INDICATOR The 4 segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level XENYX 1002FX 1202FX LEVEL SETTING To correctly set the gains of the channels first set the LEVEL controls of the input channels to their center positions Then use the TRIM controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show O dB on the level meter When recording to digital recorders the recorders peak meter should not go into overload While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent creating only a certain amount of distortion digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded In addition digital distortion is not only undesirable but also renders your recording completely useless 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 gt The CLIP LED s of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types MAIN MIX Use the MAIN MIX fader to adjust the volume of the main out PHONES CONTROL ROOM Use the PHONES CONTROL ROOM control to adjust the signal level of the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs CD TAPE TO
26. nputs gt 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 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS 5 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX TRIM 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 The scale has 2 different value ranges the first value range 10 to 60 dB refers to the MIC input and shows the amplification for the signals fed in there The second value range 10 to 40 dBu refers to the line input and shows its sensitivity The settings for equipment with standard line level signals 10 dBV or 4 dBu look like this While the TRIM control is turned all the way down connect your equipment Set the TRIM control to the external devices standard output level If that unit has an output signal level display it should show 0 dB during signal peaks For 4 dBu turn up TRIM slightly for 10 dBV a bit more Tweaking is done using the CLIP LED EQ 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 circuitry 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 w
27. o phone capsules are very delicate in their construction output voltage is very low and therefore susceptible to interference Therefore mic signal voltage is amplified directly at the mixer input to a higher signal level that is less prone to interference This higher interference safe signal level has to be achieved through amplification using an amplifier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal and add as little noise to it as possible The XENYX Mic Preamp performs this role beautifully leaving no traces of noise or sound coloration Interference that could take place at the preamplification level could affect signal quality and purity and would then be passed on to all other devices resulting in inaccurate sounding program during recording or playback Level setting Signals fed into the mixer using a DI box Direct Injection or the output of a sound card or a keyboard often have to be adjusted to the operating level of your mixing console Frequency response correction Using the equalizers found in each channel strip you can simply quickly and effectively adjust the way a signal sounds A Signal distribution Individual processed signals from the channel strips are compiled on busses and are fed into the main section for further processing Connections for recording equipment power amplifiers headphones as well as CD tape connectors are available here The mix is sent to the internal FX processors or ex
28. on how you wish to use your mixer and which gear you own you can connect the following equipment Live PA systems A stereo dynamics processor optional stereo equalizer optional and the stereo power amplifier for full range loudspeakers with passive crossovers If you wish to use multi way loudspeaker systems without an integrated crossover you have to use an active crossover and several power amplifiers Often limiters are already built into active crossovers e g BEHRINGER SUPER X PRO CX2310 and ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Active crossovers are implemented directly before the power amplifier and they divide the frequency range into several segments that are first amplified in the amplifiers and then passed on to the corresponding loudspeakers Recording For mastering using a stereo compressor such as the COMPOSER PRO XL MDX2600 can be recommended Use it to custom tailor the dynamic characteristics of your signal to the dynamic range of the recording equipment you are using The signal is in this case passed on from the compressor into the recorder 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS XENYX 1002FX 1202FX CD TAPE INPUT The CD TAPE INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source e g CD player tape deck etc into the console They can also be used as a standard stereo line input so the output of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi fi amplifier
29. sole to the mains The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards I Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console gt Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is connected to the mains First connect the console to the power supply unit then connect the power supply unit to the mains gt Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console heat up considerably during operation This is completely normal 4 2 Audio connections You will need a large number of cables for different applications The illustrations below show how the connectors should be wired Be sure to use only high grade cables Please use commercial RCA cables to connect the CD tape inputs and outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced equipment to the balanced inputs outputs To do this use either mono plugs or stereo plugs with the ring and sleeve bridged pins 1 and 3 in the case of XLR connectors lt gt Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply Balanced XLR connectors output input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 1 XLR connections Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield signal sleeve tip iS Fig 4 2 14 mono plug XENYX 1002FX
30. ssor This effects processor offers a large number of standard effects such as Hall Chorus Flanger Delay and various combination effects Using the FX control you can feed signals into the effects processor 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 SIGNAL and CLIP LED The SIGNAL LED on the effects module shows the presence of a signal whose level is high enough This LED should always be on However make sure that the CLIP LED lights up only sporadically If it is lit constantly you are overdriving the effects processor which leads to unpleasant distortion If this occurs turn the FX controls down somewhat PROGRAM The PROGRAM control has two functions by turning the PROGRAM control you dial the number of an effect The number of the preset you just dialed up blinks in the display To confirm your selection press the PROGRAM control the blinking stops FX TO MAIN The FX TO MAIN control feeds the effects signal into the main mix If the control is turned all the way counterclockwise no effects signal is present in the sum signal of the mixing console The appendix contains an overview of all presets of the multi effects processor 8 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 3 APPLICATIONS 3 1 Recording studio MI sound module i E ogi
31. ternal effects processors via aux sends and returns Similarly a mix can be created for the musicians on the stage monitor mix A Mix All other mixing console functions fall under this vital category Creating a mix means primarily adjusting the volume levels of individual instruments and voices to one another as well as giving them the appropriate weight within the overall frequency spectrum Likewise you ll have to sensibly spread individual voices across the stereo image of a signal At the end of this process adjusting the level of the entire mix to other equipment in the signal path is required e g recorder crossover ampilifier 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 Awww behringer com Additional information and explanations about various music industry audio technology terminology can be found on individual product pages as well as in the glossary area of www behringer com gt The block diagram supplied with the mixing console gives you an overview of the connections between th
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33. y Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International 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 excluded from this warranty as described under 5 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts 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 4 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
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