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FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496

1. User Manual FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 Automatic and Ultra Fast Feedback Destroyer Parametric EQ with 40 FBQ Filters and 96 kHz Audio Performance EX behringer com behringer 2 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you scccccscssscsscscsecsescsscsesscscssessecsscsescsecsessssesees Important Safety Instructions cursonsonssorsonssnssonsnonnnne Legal Disclaimer cursurs0usonnsnsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnennnnne Limited Warranty 20s00ussossonssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne y Introduction sissssicsscsesesssesusinusssusnnnensuninsnesensesneete What Causes Feedback csessussoosennsesnssnnnssnnnsnnennnne 5 Control Elements and Connections csscccseees FBQ2496 Filters cccccscccccsssssccssssscssccscccccecssssssccces Connectivity Options csersonssonssonnsonensnnenonnsannennnn 10 Incoming Signal Level sccscsccssesesescrsccreserees 11 lt MIDI CONYO ssssssassessssssssecsssecissssnsaisesssecsisussnscseas ssssies 11 Installation ccccsssssssssssssscsssscsssscscsscssscsscsssscees 13 wo ON Au FF WN Specifications ccccccccscscscsccscesescsccssccsesccescccsees 14 Thank you Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 It is an extremely useful device for controlling your PA system and will let you focus on what s truly
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3. hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 8 1 4 TRS connector behringer com Balanced use with XLR connectors input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 8 2 XLR connector Make sure that only competent people install your FBQ2496 They must be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation otherwise electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment 14 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual EN 9 Specifications Connections XLR and 1 4 TRS stereo connector Type max 20 independent Type electronically balanced input fully parametric filters per channel Input impedance approx 20 KQ balanced HSUEH ANGE 20H 10 20 kz Bandwidth 1 60th to 10 octaves Nominal input level 10 dBV 4 dBu adjustable Max input signal level 20 dBu at 4 dBu nominal level Possible value range 15 to 36 dB 6 dBV at 10 dBV nominal level typically 40 dB Feedback Destroyer FBQ Type digital signal analysis for feedback recognition purposes Connections XLR and 1 4 TRS stereo connector Filter max 20 digital notch filters per channel Type balanced Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Output impedance approx 200 0 bala
4. monitor makes the music program audible to individual musicians Please bear in mind that high volume levels can damage both your hearing and your equipment Be sure to always select an appropriate volume level 6 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual 3 Control Elements and Connections 3 1 The front T TI Tt OQO FEEI DBACK DESTROYER PROJ Fig 3 1 Control elements on FBQ2496 s left side C LEVEL METER The LEVEL METER lets you monitor the input level Eight LEDs are available per channel If the Clip LED lights up digital distortion may occur on FBQ2496 s input In this case reduce the input level LEARN button A quick tap on the LEARN button LED lights up gets you into the LEARN mode The FBQ2496 will immediately start looking for critical frequencies and will deploy as many Single Shot filters as necessary of course music or noise has to be present in the room for this to work Besides using the wheel C7 you can manually determine the number of Single Shot filters max 20 per channel See ch 4 1 If you keep the LEARN button pressed for longer than one second LED blinks the FBQ2496 generates progressively louder impulses to generate feedback The feedback thus created enters the FBQ2496 at its input where it is recognized and suppressed This mode is called AUTOLEARN ch 4 1 PANIC If unexpected feedback starts occurring during a performance pressing the PANIC button
5. o jo jo jo jo Jo jo v jo jo o o jo o o jo o le eo aS BE Ba EN BE EURORACK UB2442FX PRO Fig 5 2 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO in channel insert subgroup insert When processing a microphone signal with the DSP1124P and a compressor inserted into the same channel insert point the FBQ2496 should always be used pre compressor If your mixing console features subgroups with their own inserts this is perfect for connecting the FBQ2496 Route all the channels prone to feedback e g all vocal microphones to one subgroup This way channels that are less prone to feedback e g line signals instrument microphones with lower signal levels can freely pass through the FBQ2496 only the critical microphone channels are being modified In case your mixing console features no subgroup insert we recommend the following connect the subgroup output to one FBQ2496 input On the other hand the corresponding output is either connected to an unused line input of a mixer channel or to one of its Aux Return inputs As long as both FBQ2496 channels are not coupled the second FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO channel is available to you for a completely different purpose e g use it on a channel insert 11 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual 5 3 FBQ2496 in studio applications Thanks to the FBQ2496 s flexible configuration it makes perfect sense to use it at the studio or for home recordings When in P
6. 1 Introduction The FBQ2496 is the fastest gt 0 2 sec and the only 96 kHz Feedback Suppressor in this market price segment Using an ultra fast feedback detection algorithm it automatically and intelligently locates up to 20 feedback frequencies per channel and sets extremely narrow notch filters to destroy them leaving the remainder of the signal virtually untouched Easy does it with the Set and Forget default setting plus the Panic button your FEEDBACK DESTROYER can be up and running in no time The auto mode continuously monitors the mix resetting programmed filters automatically while the manual mode allows individual setting of up to 40 fully parametric filters with frequency bandwidth and gain adjustment Open MIDI architecture means that future software updates and flexible communication with digital equipment are a no brainer With its various modes you can master just about any live sound situation or use it as a creative sound shaping tool 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your FBQ2496 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you to
7. Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim f
8. adjustment 64 79 All digits of one step deliver the same 80 95 frequency value 96 111 112 127 0 1 60 octave Bandwith 15 24 10 octaves 0 36 dB Gain 16 f 81 15 dB SPEECH 7 i or on 0 off 1 1min 2 5 min FILTER LIFT 18 3 10 min 4 30 min 5 60 min BYPASS 19 ut on LEARN 20 off on FREEZE 2 i off on PANIC 22 af on Table 7 1 FBQ2496 controller functions behringer com 13 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual 8 Installation 8 1 Installation in a rack The FBQ2496 requires one height unit 1 HE for mounting ina 19 rack Please keep in mind that an additional 10 cm 4 of depth in the back are required to enable trouble free access to the connectors on the rear panel For rack installation please use M6 machine screws and nuts Please make sure that your FBQ2496 has enough cooling air and never put it on an amp or other heat emitting equipment to avoid overheating 8 2 Audio connections The inputs and outputs on your FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO are laid out completely balanced Whenever possible try to establish balanced connections to other equipment in order to maximize disturb signal compensation MIDI connections IN OUT THRU are established using the standard DIN connectors Data transmission is achieved using a floating opto coupler Balanced 14 TRS connector strain relief clamp Z sleeve D lt fing A 4 tip sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip
9. may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 What Causes Feedback a EUROLIVE B1220 D C i UB2442FX PRO EUROPOWER EP1500 Fig 2 1 How a feedback loop is created A feedback loop is created when a microphone signal is first reproduced on an amplifier and is then picked up again by the same microphone with the same phasing Then it is amplified and reproduced again This feedback loop may under certain circumstances keep on occurring and could escalate out of control With P A applications there are two major types of setups in which feedback can occur e Front mix also called F 0 H front of house refers to the mix being created when a signal from a mixing console is amplified by one or more power amplifiers and is fed into loudspeakers facing the audience e Monitor mix refers to the mix that also originates in the mixing console but ends up driving one or more stage monitors Unlike FOH speakers a stage
10. modified at a previously determined point in time To make such communication possible the following conditions have to be met e All devices must be correctly connected to one another e One device called master sends MIDI information via one or several MIDI channels The device receiving control information called slave has to be set to the correct MIDI channel in order to receive the information e The control information being sent has to be understood by the MIDI devices receiving it 7 1 MIDI connections The MIDI connectors found on the rear panel are on internationally standardized 5 pin DIN jacks You need dedicated MIDI cables to connect the FBQ2496 to other MIDI equipment Normally complete cables will be purchased for this use MIDI cables should have a maximum length not exceeding 15 meters MIDI IN Receives MIDI control data The receive channel is determined in the SETUP menu MIDI THRU Provides an unchanged copy of the signal received at the MIDI IN for example to daisy chain several FBQ2496 MIDI OUT Transmits MIDI data to a connected computer or other FBQ2496 Transmitted are program data as well as status information for signal processing Noloop lines are allowed with MIDI connections i e the master device can send only control information and the slave device s can only receive control information and not the other way around Depending on your application some devices can
11. 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 IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODU
12. warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals behringer com e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC
13. 12 13 1495 16 17 18 19 20 m m m m m m m m m m m m Fig 4 2 Different filter types shown here in stereo operation 4 1 Setting up Single Shot filters If no Single Shot filters have been set up the FBQ2496 looks for critical frequencies after being powered up and deploys as many filters as necessary to combat the problem Single Shot filters can be set up to work with extreme dependability and comfort To this end either use the LEARN or the AUTOLEARN function of your FBQ2496 To work with the LEARN or the AUTOLEARN function the FBQ2496 must be connected to a PA system Using the LEARN or AUTOLEARN functions only makes sense if you are dealing with PA systems and rooms that are also used for concerts and recordings behringer com LLL Ltt 1 k 5k LEARN mode 1 Briefly press the LEARN button The button LED lights up and the LED on the PANIC button blinks The current number of Single Shot filters is shown in the display 5 4 no Single Shot filter selected SEO all filters deployed as Single Shot filters The FBQ2496 immediately starts searching for critical frequencies at maximum speed and deploys as many Single Shot filters as necessary for this to work your room has to have a functioning PA system with a signal fed into it The number of filters deployed will be increased ona per need basis and will be shown in the display 2 You can use the wheel to change the number of Single Shot filters afterwa
14. 2496 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful 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 m
15. CED 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 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 y
16. EFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited
17. SET button pressed longer erases all the parametric filters all at once Fig 3 2 Status display and the LED display on the FBQ2496 STATUS DISPLAY The FBQ2496 features a total of 40 filters i e 20 filters per channel They can be monitored and controlled on the Status Display A constantly lit LED signalizes e A filter was deployed It already suppresses an instance of feedback or e A filter is in the Parametric EQ mode PEQ whereby gain has to be set to a value either higher or lower than 0 dB A LED that only periodically blinks signalizes the selected filter in the PEQ mode 2 LED Display The three digit numeric display indicates the absolute value of the parameter you are modifying How individual parameter are adjusted is explained in ch 4 e HzorkHzis lit when you change the mid frequency of a filter e The min display is lit when you are adjusting the filter lift time e The 1 60 LED is lit when you select a filter value smaller than 0 1 In this case you can select the following values 1 60 2 60 3 60 4 60 and 5 60 6 60 0 1 e The dB LED is lit when you adjust a filter gain value e The MIDI display briefly lights up as soon as the FBQ2496 receives MIDI data FF a of Fa gou A 5 behringer bod Fig 3 3 Control elements on FBQ2496 s right GAIN In the PEQ mode the GAIN button lets you adjust filter gain in dB from 15 dB to 15 dB in 0 5 dB increments and f
18. The LED no longer blinks 4 Ifa Filter Lifting Time value has been set i e any value other than o FF the button LED is lit Ifa satisfactory setting for the Single Shot and automatic filters has been achieved you can keep this setting by pressing the FREEZE button The display shows 10 5 0 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual Connectivity Options The FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO is not intended to be connected directly to the microphones If this is unavoidable then we recommend our proven BEHRINGER SHARK DSP110 instead which is equipped with a dedicated microphone preamplifier No amount of fancy gear can undo the mistakes committed when selecting the locations for microphones Therefore when you set up your mics use them according to their directivity and feedback susceptibility 5 1 FBQ2496 in the monitor path Due to its 2 channel architecture the FBQ2496 is ideal for use with two monitor paths Connect your mixing console s pre fader aux outputs to the FBQ2496 inputs as shown in fig 5 1 The monitor power amp inputs are then connected to the FBQ2496 outputs Using the FBQ2496 in the monitor path can considerably augment the volume level FLOOR MONITOR F1220A EUROPOWER EP2000 OUTPUT OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT l PA System i i Pre Fader Pre Fader i l AUX SENDS 1 AUX SENDS 2
19. and automatic filters can only be displays and can not be modified 3 After you press the FREQUENCY button use the wheel to set the filter mid frequency the LED on the button blinks You can get a precise readout of the set mid frequency by observing the display and the status of the Hz kHz LED next to it To modify exactly the frequency band you have in mind you can shift the filter s bandwidth 4 Briefly press the BANDWIDTH button 5 Turning the wheel changes the filter s bandwidth The 1 60 LED lights up if a value lower than 0 1 is set 1x 1 60 2 x 1 60 5 x 1 60 In case of larger bandwidths the value is shown directly in the display 3 0 2 1 0 it 12 0 A parametric filter becomes engaged only after an increase decrease of the set frequency is entered 6 Briefly press the GAIN button The LED on the button is lit At the same time the dB LED under the 3 digit display is also lit behringer com 7 The gain can be adjusted using the wheel The available values range from 15 dB to 36 dB can be changed in 0 5 dB increments in the 15 dB to 15 dB range in 1 dB increments in the 16 to 36 dB range The value is shown in the display The FBQ2496 has a 3 digit display Positive values are easily represented 14 14 5 15 For negative values complete representation would require 4 digits However because the display only shows 3 digits the position after the decimal point is omitted and replaced b
20. arametric EQ mode the FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO puts up to 20 fully parametric equalizers per audio channel at your disposal Everything is possible from simple signal processing to total signal manipulation For example you can also use the FBQ2496 to remove distortion from your studio monitors or you may use it to aid the EQ function on your mixing console if it only has semi parametric EQs 6 Incoming Signal Level Make sure that the level of the signal being fed into your FBQ2496 is always correctly set That way the FBQ2496 will always be able to effectively suppress feedback To correctly set the signal level use the LEVEL METER display The upper clip LEDs should ideally never light up At any rate aim to avoid the clip LEDs constantly being lit up If the signal level is too low the music looses its dynamics and the result is a weak hissing sound that does not set itself through Similarly you should avoid at all cost signal levels that are too high because they will overdrive the FBQ2496 converters Digital distortion unlike its analog counterpart is extremely unpleasant because such distortion does not occur gradually but extremely abruptly 7 MIDI control MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface It is a language used to transmit control information between different electronic devices instruments PCs drum computers effects units etc That way a device s parameters can be automatically
21. c15 c16 3 Press any button to exit this menu 7 4 MIDI controller Each one of the 16 MIDI channels can transmit a lot of different information for example note keystroke strength and the so called controllers A controller is a command e g instrument volume balance footswitch position that in certain situations has to be defined very specifically A total of 128 different controllers can be set up There are several standards 0 bank select 7 main volume but no fixed norm for the assignment of controllers to specific controller numbers 0 127 exists Different MIDI devices may react differently to the same controller numbers To effectively control your FBQ2496 it is important to know which controller numbers can influence individual parameters 12 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO F EN Parameter BQ2496 User Manual Controller Number Possible Values 0 left Channels 10 1 right 2 stereo left and right 0 Filters 11 Filters 1 thru 20 can be selected individually 19 0 Numbers of Single Shot filters n None one or several up to 20 filters can be 20 selected 0 Number of parametric filters B None one or several up to 20 filters can be 0 selected Mid frequency 14 4 2 Hz logarithmic allocation Coarse adjustment of frequencies 75 20 Hz 0 15 16 31 32 47 The previously set coarse mid frequency Mid frequency 46 48 63 Controller 14 can be fine tuned in 8 steps Fine
22. can help As long as the button is kept pressed for a maximum of 1 second your FBQ2496 rapidly searches for feedback frequencies and suppresses them SPEECH Pressing the SPEECH button increases the sensitivity of feedback suppression the FBQ2496 recognizes critical frequencies sooner and deploys a filter that cuts in appropriately Unlike with feedback caused by a distorting guitar human speech seldom produces signals that can mistakenly be identified as feedback Therefore this mode is ideal for situations in which only speech is being transmitted Therefore your P A system will be substantially louder FREEZE Once a particularly good FBQ2496 setting is achieved you can keep this setting by pressing the FREEZE button All Single Shot and automatic filters are kept at their settings until you press FREEZE again 6 FILTER LIFT The so called Filter Lifting Time informs you about how long an adjusted automatic filter can remain inactive before its values are reset again You can set this time by first briefly pressing the FILTER LIFT button and then turning the wheel The following time lengths are available 0 min 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min 60 min behringer com RESET If you briefly press the RESET button all automatically set filters are erased If you keep the RESET button pressed longer Single Shot filters are erased as well In PEQ mode briefly pressing the RESET button erases the selected filter Keeping the RE
23. ear or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com B
24. function both as masters and slaves behringer com 7 2 Activating and deactivating MIDI With some applications having the option to disable the MIDI function of a device can be useful This means that the device does not react to the incoming MIDI control data instead it merely passes the incoming MIDI signal through The FBQ2496 gives you the option to decide whether it should react to incoming MIDI control data Even when the MIDI function is deactivated on the FBQ2496 the MIDI signal still passes through the unit and can be tapped into at the MIDI THRU connector 1 Press BANDWIDTH and BYPASS simultaneously The MIDI menu is activated if the LEDs on both buttons as well as the MIDI LED under the display are blinking 2 Press the BANDWIDTH button then use the wheel to activate or deactivate MIDI MIDI on an MIDI off o FF 3 Press any button to exit this menu 7 3 Adjusting a MIDI channel Using a MIDI channel a master can transmit 16 different data segments each one using its own channel To make sure a slave only receives the information intended for it the corresponding MIDI channels have to be assigned to it first 1 Press BANDWIDTH and BYPASS simultaneously The MIDI menu is activated if the LEDs on both buttons as well as the MIDI LED under the display are blinking 2 Press BANDWIDTH again Now a MIDI channel can be selected using the wheel The display shows channel numbers as follows c 1 c14
25. important your music behringer com 3 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION A NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with Ya TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perf
26. nced Bandwidth 1 60th octave Max output level 20 dBu at 4 dBu nominal level Possible value range 0 to 36 dB 6 dBV at 10 dBV nominal level Type 3 digit numeric LED display Type Relay hard bypass in case of power outage Power supply Vans wage 10 2050 6 Frequency response lt 10 Hz to 44 kHz Power consumption approx 10W Dynamic range 107 dB as TUAMA THD 0 007 typically 4 dBu 1 kHz Mains connector Standard receptacle amplification 1 Dimensions weight Crosstalk lt 100 dB 1 kHz Dimensions H x W x D approx 217 x 44 5 x 483 mm approx 8 5 x 1 75 x 19 Weight approx 2 kg 44 Ibs Type 5 pole DIN connectors IN OUT THRU BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts Bun n modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and Digital processing appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Converter 24 Bit 96 kHz Sample rate 96 kHz behringer com 15 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ
27. ng range INPUT LEFT RIGHT These are the balanced inputs of your FBQ2496 They are laid out as 4 TRS and XLR connectors OUTPUT LEFT RIGHT Both of the FBQ2496 outputs are also laid out as balanced 14 TRS and XLR connectors 8 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual 4 FBQ2496 Filters The FBQ2496 filters can be set up in an extremely narrow band fashion This way the FBQ2496 changes the way your music sounds to such a minor extent that the actual change is absolutely negligible and inaudible Ap BEHRINGER Notch Filter cua oa 206111 4k 4 2 Peete e SEE EE ET k 4 4k 4 6k 4 8 Fig 4 1 Filter curve of a narrow band filter 1 Press POWER to turn the unit on The display shows r Lin run 2 Select whether you wish to run your FBQ2496 in stereo or in mono C Let us assume that both FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO channels are coupled in stereo The 20 filters pro channel can be divided up among Single Shot filters automatic filters and parametric filters fig 4 2 The number of all filter types per channel is always 20 Ifthe number of both fixed and parametric filters is set to zero your FBQ2496 operates with 20 automatic filters per channel Single Shot automatic parametric filters gt filters gt filters CHANNEL 1 L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 e 8 10 11 12 13 Was 16 17 18 19 20 m m m m m m m m m m CHANNEL 2 R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ffs 9 10 11
28. o the selected parameter Turn the wheel clockwise to increase parameter values Turn it counterclockwise to lower the parameter values POWER Press POWER to turn on your FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO Attention The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler When installing the product ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time behringer com 3 2 The rear Fig 3 4 Mains connector fuse switch and serial number The mains connection is established using a cable with an IEC mains connector An appropriate mains cable is included You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the FBQ2496 Always replace fuses with the same type Please follow the instructions given in chapter 9 SPECIFICATIONS THRU Fig 3 5 FBQ2496 s MIDI connections jacks The FBQ2496 features a complete set of MIDI functions In addition to the usual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports the MIDI THRU allows you to loop through MIDI data Fig 3 6 FBQ2496 s rear connections Use the OPERATING LEVEL switch to change from home recording level 10 dBV to studio level 4 dBu and vice versa The level meters are adapted automatically to the selected nominal level so that the FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO will always work in its optimum operati
29. odifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com behringer com We Hear You EN behringer
30. ok delivery Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the FBQ2496 or with its packaging Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling To avoid overheating do not place the FBQ2496 on top of power amps or near radiators etc Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for further details The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all international safety certification requirements Please make sure that all equipment is properly grounded at all times For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor of the unit or of the AC power cord behringer com 1 1 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
31. or damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual
32. orm 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 MSS W N oS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the U manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA IX injury from tip over 13 Unplug
33. rds as well 3 Press the LEARN button again to exit AUTOLEARN mode This function is useful for automatically setting up Single Shot filters before the start of a live performance priming the unit 1 Keep the LEARN button pressed for longer than one second Then the following happens automatically e The button LED blinks e All Single Shot filters and automatic filters are reset e Atime countdown runs in the display from 16 seconds to zero L16 L15 L iL D The FBQ2496 creates impulses with a signal level of 15 dB in order to provoke feedback The overall amplification of your FBQ2496 is incrementally increased from 0 dB to 15 dB The FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO detects the critical frequencies and lowers them in an extremely narrow band fashion 2 Critical frequencies are consecutively lowered and stored in the storage slots of the Single Shot filters 3 After the time had run out the procedure is over The LED on the LEARN button is no longer lit and the display shows r Lin The frequency of the adjusted Single Shot filters can not be manually changed afterwards However minor feedback frequency changes are implemented automatically Gain adjustment is also automatically performed in the background constantly adjusting to the current conditions Ifa satisfactory setting for the Single Shot and automatic filters has been achieved you can keep this setting by pressing the FREEZE button The display show
34. rom 16 dB to 36 dB in 1 dB increments The dB value set using the wheel is shown in the display 7 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual PEQ After keeping the PEQ button pressed for a few moments the LED on the PEQ button blinks use the wheel to set the number of parametric filters They start with the filter number 20 and can go down to filter number 1 step y step see fig 4 2 At the same time the already set Single Shot filters are shown If you only briefly press the PEQ button the LED on the PEQ button is lit any filter can be called up using the wheel The number of the selected filter is shown in the display and the corresponding filter LED blinks Amplification bandwidth and mid frequency parameters can now be shown Only the parameters of the parametric filters can be manually adjusted The settings of the Single Shot filters and the automatic filters can be shown but not modified FREQUENCY When the FBQ2496 is in the PEQ mode the LED on the PEQ button is lit the mid frequency of each individual filter can be set To modify the mid frequency press the FREQUENCY button The frequency range can vary from 20 Hz to 20 kHz LEFT RIGHT The LEFT RIGHT button lets you select the channels you wish to edit If your FBQ2496 is in the stereo mode both channels are automatically selected and both LEDs are lit In this mode you only have to set the parameters for one channel and they are automatically carried over on
35. s 9 FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual 4 2 Setting up parametric filters Some or even all 40 filters on your FBQ2496 can be deployed as parametric filters They have to be set up in a targeted fashion with great precision The frequency bandwidth and gain parameters are available Selecting the number of parametric filters 1 Keep the PEQ button pressed for a few moments The LED on the PEQ button blinks and the display shows the current number of parametric filters p 0 no parametric filters deployed P20 all filters are parametric Additionally the LEDs on the deployed Single Shot filters are lit 2 You can use the wheel to change the number of parametric filters The display shows the number of deployed parametric filters and the corresponding LEDs in the status display are lit 3 Pressing the PEQ button again briefly completes the procedure e Now the only parametric filters whose LEDs are still lit are those whose gain either positive or negative does not equal zero Setting up frequency bandwidth gain You should implement the following procedure with each individual parametric filter 1 Briefly press the PEQ button The LED on the PEQ button is lit The display indicates the number of the selected filter e g 19 2 Use the wheel to select the parametric filter whose values you wish to modify Any filter may be selected using the wheel However the parameters of the Single Shot
36. to the other channel If you keep the LEFT RIGHT button pressed for a few moments the two channels are separated from one another That way you can assign different parameters to each of the two channels Toggling between the two channels is done by briefly pressing the LEFT RIGHT button Keeping the LEFT RIGHT button pressed for a few moments restores the stereo coupling and the settings from the active channel are automatically carried over onto the other channel Whether your FBQ2496 is running in mono or in stereo is stored each time you turn the unit off and the same mode is reloaded each time you power up the unit BANDWIDTH Use the BANDWIDTH button to set the bandwidth Q factor quality of the selected parametric filter The adjustable filter quality encompasses a range from 1 60th of an octave up to 10 octaves The FBQ2496 has to be in PEQ mode the LED on the PEQ button is lit BYPASS Keeping the BYPASS button pressed for a few moments activates the hard bypass The unit s input is directly routed to the output and the filters are bypassed Please use the BYPASS function with extreme caution because deactivating the filters gives free reign to unsuppressed feedback MIDI Simultaneously pressing BANDWIDTH and BYPASS gets you into the MIDI menu both button LEDs are lit Here you can activate and deactivate MIDI and select a MIDI channel ch 7 WHEEL WHEEL is a continuous rotary control Use it to make adjustments t
37. y a dot to the right of the first two digits 15 14 5 4 13 5 which stands for the missing decimal value 8 Press the PEQ button briefly again to complete the procedure The status display only shows the filters whose gain does not equal to zero either positive or negative 4 3 Setting up automatic filters The number of automatic filters can not be separately set It results from the number of fixed and parametric filters fig 4 2 To lower the number of automatic filters increase the number of Single Shot and or parametric filters The automatic filters automatically spring into action on a per need basis during a performance or a recording session Of course having the FBQ2496 react to changing situations would be desirable To allow for this you need to establish a setup in which the automatic filters are only periodically active setting themselves back to zero afterwards in order to be ready for the next instance in which feedback is occurring The so called Filter Lifting Time informs you about how long a filter set to automatic may remain active before its values are reset back to zero This Filter Lifting Time can be set on the FBQ2496 1 Press the FILTER LIFT button The LED on the button starts to blink 2 Using the wheel Filter Lifting Time can either be turned off a FF or can be set to 1 min 5 min 10 min 30 min or 60 min 3 To exit this menu press the FILTER LIFT button again

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