EURORACK UB1202 /UB1002
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1. User Manual EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX Ultra Low Noise Design 12 10 Input 2 Bus Mic Line Mixer with Premium Mic Preamplifiers and Multi FX Processor AN behringer 2 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual Ei Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions eere 3 Legal Disclaimer ossoussorsonssnssonsnnssonsnnssnnsnnssnsnonsnnnnnne 3 Limited warranty cessssossonssnnsonsnnnsnnsonsnnnsonsnnnsnnsonnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction sussossosssnssnnssnssnnssnnsnnsnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnsnnne 4 11 General mixing console functions 4 1 2 The user s manual entente 4 1 3 Before you get started 1 3 Shipient nien het tier cietstet i terit 1 3 2 Initial operation reso ec totes stetit 5 1 3 3 Online registration 5 2 Control Elements and Connectors 5 2 1 Mono channels eterne ttes 5 2 2 Stereo ChANNEelS ccsssscccssecsssccseeccsseccsseecssecsneeesnecesneeesseeesee 6 2 3 Connector array of the main section 7 24 Mainsection eassieen nein 7 2 5 Digital effects processor e 8 3 ApplicationSs cseusssiesesssnscseussscssssnsennessisincnssenenene sus 9 3 1 Recording studio uesseessensssenssennssensssnnnseunnsssnnssennssene 9 3 2 Live sound 4 Installat2. UB1202FX Dimensions H x W x D approx 47 x 220 x 242 mm 1 8x8 7 x 9 5 Weight net approx 2 08 kg 4 6 Ibs UB1002FX Dimensions H x W x D approx 47 x 189 x 220 mm 1 8x 7 4 x 8 6 Weight net approx 2 06 kg 4 5 Ibs Measuring conditions T 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 as far left as possible channels 7 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 14 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Number 1 425 672 0816 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resident
3. sleeve ring sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve 4 For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 4 stereo plug Ya TRS headphones connector 4 strain relief clamp 4 sleeve ring 4 right signal tip left signal Fig 4 4 Stereo plug for headphones connection 12 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual 5 Specifications Audio Outputs Microphone Inputs IMP Invisible Mic Preamp FX Send Type XLR electronically balanced Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced discrete input circuit Impedance approx 1200 Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 9 0 Q source resistance 132 7 dB 137 dB A weighted 130 dB 133 9 dB A weighted 127 1 dB 130 9 dB A weighted 50 Q source resistance 150 Q source resistance Max output level 22 dBu Main Outputs Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced Impedance approx 120 0 Frequency response 10 Hz 200 kHz 1 dB Max output level 422 dBu Gain range 10 to 60 dB Control Room Outputs Max input level 12 dBu 10 dB gain Type Y4 TRS connector unbalanced Impedance approx 2 6 KQ balanced Impedance approx 1200 S
4. 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 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 EURORACK or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi fi amplifier 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 1 AIR CTRL RM AB TO A Ens RM 25 CONTROL ROOM Fig 2 4 Control elements of the main section 8 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual 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 Connect microphones before you switch on t
5. 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 EURORACK mixing consoles are intended to drive effects devices reverb delay etc and are therefore configured post fader This means that the mix 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 UB mixing consoles the channel fader is called LEVEL control In the UB1002FX UB1202FX 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 fea
6. 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 10 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual En 3 2 Live sound VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P N 2g Ze o fe elf eso Fullrange loudspeaker cabinets EUROLIVE B1520PRO Keyboard Bass amplifier ULTRABASS BXD3000H BEHRINGER HPS3000 Headphones t E Wn e ea III so 0 NN IE Power amp EUROPOWER EP2000 T 1 gt ERROR ESO E COMPOSER PRO XL MDX2600 A o 1111111 1 11111 11 010100 oo oC LL HU Wm EE HELE moo mmm p o o oj Drum Computer o 0 Bass cabinet ULTRABASS BB410 o Bass guitar Microphones BEHRINGER XM1800S VIRTUBE VT50FX CD player Electric guitar BEHRINGER EURORACK UB1202FX M Fig 3 2 Live application ofthe UB1202FX This illustration shows a typical arrangement for a live setup Two vocal If you are using an external effects processor wired as shown in the illustration microphones and the line outputs of a guitar and a bass amplifier are connected please make sure th
7. is turned into sound that is reproduced in a loudspeaker Because microphone 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 IMP Invisible 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 e 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 connect
8. APE 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 20 FX TO MAIN Fig 2 5 Effects section 100 FIRST CLASS EFFECTS The EURORACK UB1002FX UB1202FX features a built in digital stereo effects processor 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 displ
9. 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 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
10. RS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s Limited Warranty please see complete details online at www music group com warranty 4 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations In purchasing our EURORACK UB1002FX UB1202FX you have acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance The BEHRINGER EURORACK 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 EURORACK lends itself equally to both live and studio use IMP Invisible Mic Preamp The microphone channels are fitted with BEHRINGER s premium quality IMP invisib
11. at the FX SEND control in channel 11 12 is turned all the way to the mono channels of the UB1202FX A keyboard and a drum computer are down counterclockwise to avoid creating a feedback loop connected to the stereo 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 11 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual 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 console to the mains The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console Never connect the EURORACK to the power supply unit whi
12. ay To confirm your selection press the PROGRAM control the blinking stops FX TO MAIN The FXTO 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 9 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual 3 Applications 3 1 Recording studio u MIDI sound module E CD player o Lee C eso EK Keyboard Microphone BEHRINGER B 20 PRO BEHRINGER HPS300 Headphones Active monitors BEHRINGER TRUTH B2030A Modeling amp BEHRINGER V AMP3 Electric guitar Fig 3 1 The UB1002FX 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
13. e gives you an overview of the connections between the 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 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 Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Toassure optimal protection of your EURORACK during use or transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case 5 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the EURORACK or with its packaging 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 u
14. ed with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NA Sw NS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall 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 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by t
15. equencies above 1 kHz This is why for example a Hi Hat should only be driven as far as 10 dB Snare drums should be driven to approx 0 dB The CLIP LED s of your EURORACK 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 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 Ifyou 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 T
16. erated in mono via the left line input this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels 7 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main mix 4 10 The stereo inputs of the EURORACK 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 2 3 Connector array of the main section EURORACIA UmBIOO CPX SEND LOW JICERONES DESIGN 10 1 CEU E PAIN OUT en WA pU a EX SEND PHONES IN behringer our 2 TRACK 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 Ifthe connected effects processor receives no input signal the FX SEND control is probably too low This also goes for the built in effects processor 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 Inthis instance the
17. he e manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 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 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER KLARKTEKNIK MIDAS BUGERA AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALLTRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLE
18. he 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 loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization 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 console is powered on LEVEL INDICATOR The 4 segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level 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 GAIN controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on the level meter When recording to digital recorders the recorder s 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 fr
19. ial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment 15 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
20. ignal to noise ratio 107 dB 111 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB gain Max output level 22 dBu Distortion THD N 0 005 0 003 A weighted Headphones DUNG F Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced Line Input Type Ai TRS connector Max output level 19 dBu 150 Q 25 dBm electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 kQ balanced approx 10 kO unbalanced Noise Gain range 10 to 40 dB Main mix oo 105 dB 108 dB A weighted Max input level 20 dBu 0 dB Gain gt Fade Out Attenuation Crosstalk Attenuation Main mix 0 dB 34 dB 97 dB A weighted Channel fader 20 Main fad r dosed eau Main Mix 0 dB 83 dB 85 dB A weighted Channel fader closed 88 dB Channel fader 0 dB FX Section Converter 24 Bit Sigma Delta Microphone Input to Main Out lt 10 Hz 80 kHz 0 dB 1 dB 10 Hz 137 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Stereo Inputs Type 4 TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 KQ bal 10 KQ unbal 4 dBu operating level approx 20 KQ bal 5 KQ unbal 10 dBV Max input level 22 dBu EQ Mono Channels Low 80 Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB Sampling rate 40 kHz Mains Voltage USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz MXUL6 adapter U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz MXUK6 adapter Europe 230 V 50 Hz MXEU6 adapter China 220 V 50 Hz MXCN6 adapter Japan 100 V 60 Hz MXJP6 adapter 13 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual
21. ion urecoossoosssnsssnnesnssennnennnennorsnnnennnennnnnner 4 1 Mains connection eese eren 11 4 2 Audio connections esee ttenttentenn 11 5 SPECIFICATIONS esscsssscnsnsssssnssnssnsennnesrsnnenesensensnuennese 12 3 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with 14 TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects fill
22. l should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one ofthe 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 GAIN control is turned all the way down connect your equipment Set the GAIN 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 GAIN 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 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
23. le mic preamps that boast the following features e 130dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom e Abandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances e The extremely low noise and distortion free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction e They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply e They enable full utilization of the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder thereby maintaining optimal audio quality Multi effects processor In addition the UB1002FX UB1202FX offers an effects processor equipped with 24 bit A D and D A converters The FX processor puts at your disposal 100 presets with first class room simulations delay and modulation effects and many multi effects in outstanding audio quality Caution 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 e Signal processing Preamplification Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has to be amplified several fold then this voltage
24. le 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 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 Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply Balanced use with XLR connectors u ez c 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve o ce E aol e For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 1 XLR connections Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector 4 strain relief clamp 4 sleeve tip DE au wo Qo B 82 amp g5 a amp Fig 4 2 44 mono plug Balanced 14 TRS connector strain relief clamp ry
25. nit for cooling purposes and to avoid overheating please do not place your mixing console on high temperature equipment such as radiators or power amps Never connect the EURORACK 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 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 register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please c
26. ontact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 Control Elements and Connectors Gy 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 G9 E a a Ss a a P az go a a m 5 a E 8 a i B e E O LEVEL Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls on the mono channels Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features a switchable 48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones 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 inputs Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time You can never use both simultaneously 6 EURORACK UB1202FX UB1002FX User Manual GAIN Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain This contro
27. ors are available here The mix is sent to the internal FX processors or external effects processors via aux sends and returns Similarly a mix can be created for the musicians on the stage monitor mix e 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 ofthe entire mix to other equipment in the signal path is required e g recorder crossover amplifier The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path 1 2 The user s manual The user s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls as well as detailed information on how to use them In order to help you understand the links between the controls we have arranged them in groups according to their function If you need to know more about specific issues please visit our website at http behringer com 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 behringer com The block diagram supplied with the mixing consol
28. the UB 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 BEHRINGER EURORACK UB1002FX Digital Audio Workstation 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 ofthe signal going to the computer is adjusted using the MAIN MIX fader To make sure that the signal is actually being recorded use either 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 ofthe 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 With this application the CD
29. tures 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 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 GAIN control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore 2 2 Stereo channels Fig 2 2 Connectors and controls on the stereo channels LINE IN Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 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 amono 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 Ifa channel is op
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