Behringer Xenyx XL2400 Owner's Manual
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4. GROUP croup 2 _ Groun KS INS Stereo Recording Device Stage Monitors rz 2 ae EXT S A 62203 Fig 2 2 Output wiring 7 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 3 Installation Unbalanced 14 TS connector 3 1 Audio connectors lt strain relief clamp The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER XENYX mixer are unbalanced p nd mono TS connectors except for the balanced Line inputs on the mono and stereo tip channels as well as the Main Out connectors Of course you can use the mixer with balanced as well as unbalanced 14 connectors The CD TAPE inputs and outputs are stereo RCA connectors Make sure that only competent people install your mixer They must be sufficiently grounded during and after the installation process Otherwise electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment i Balanced use with XLR connectors d SE Fig 3 3 4 TS connector Insert send return 14 TRS connector strain relief clamp input 1 ground shield o 4 sleeve 2 hot ve lt ring 3 cold ve A tip sleeve E output ground shield For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to
5. A The subgroup faders adjust the volume level of the subgroup signal at the i gl gj E gj subgroup output If the MAIN switch is pressed you can also adjust the cur CLIP CLIP cup subgroup s volume level in the main mix sic sic sc RW sc 5 6 Further functions of the master section GROUP 1J GROUP aJ IGROUP 3 GROUP 4 The XENYX provides 4 subgroups which allow you to feed multiple channels to mono or stereo mixdowns Their volume level can be adjusted using the i AX A subgroup faders For example create a subgroup with all vocal channels ordrum croup A signals and adjust the volume using the subgroup fader This way you can keep Ur track and at the same time can process the signal with a compressor via the subgroup insert Additionally you can also use the subgroup outputs as sends for a multitrack recorder PAN The PAN control adjusts the position within the stereo image MAIN The MAIN switch routes the subgroup signal to the main mix With the PAN control you can adjust the signal to the left side of the stereo image PAN turned fully left to the right side ofthe stereo image PAN turned fully right or to both sides PAN in center position of the stereo main mix For example when creating a stereo submix with the subgroups 1 and 2 group 1 Should be adjusted
6. AUX MON send Type XLR connector electronically balanced Type 14 TRS jack balanced Impedance approx 75 O Impedance approx 75 O balanced Max output level 22 dBu Max input level 22 dBu Crosstalk Main fader closed 100 dB Channel muted 90 dB Channel fader muted 85 dB Frequency Response Mic In gt Main Out lt 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 dB 1dB lt 10 Hz 160 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Type 14 TRS jack balanced Impedance approx 75 O Max output level 22 dBu 19 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual AUX FX Returns Main Mix System Data Noise Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Impedance approx 20 kQ Max input level 422 dBu Main mix oo 110 dB 114 dB A weighted channel fader co Main mix 0 dB 95 dB 98 dB A weighted channel fader co Main mix 0 dB 92 dB 95 dB A weighted channel fader 0 dB Subgroup Outputs Power Supply Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Impedance approx 75 O Max output level 22 dBu Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Max output level 22 dBu Power Consumption XL3200 70W XL2400 65 W XL1600 60 W Fuse 100 240 V 50 60 Hz T 2 0 AH 250 V Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle Main Outputs A B Physical Weight Type XLR connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 240 O balanced approx 120 unbalanced Max outpu
7. SOURCE The SOURCE push button switch selects the signal source for the headphone and loudspeaker outputs main or CD TAPE signal Pressing a solo switch routes the solo signal to these outputs and is not affected by the SOURCE push button switch MAIN B section The mixer sum can also be routed to the MAIN B output which may be connected to a separate power amplifier This way the sum can be sent to multiple zones and various loudspeaker groups for example center clusters and front fills One may also want to connect a stereo recording system for live recording LEVEL The LEVEL control adjusts the volume level ofthe signal routed to the MAIN B output STEREO MONO The STEREO MONO switch changes the Main B signal from mono to stereo depending on the situation For example a mono signal is usually used for a center cluster PRE POST The PRE POST switch is used to determine whether the signal is tapped in front or behind the MAIN A fader 5 7 FX master section This section has additional inputs for signals which do not require further signal processing Ideally use them for signals returning from external effects units This is why these inputs are referred to as FX returns It is possible to route the effect signals to the monitors and subgroups This way the stereo channels can be used for additional stereo signals such as keyboards etc and not for effects units signals w
8. 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 FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF 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 a XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual En 1 Before You Get Started 1 1 Shipment Your XENYX was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from damage caused by rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packagi
9. The TRIM control adjusts the input gain Be sure to set this control fully counter clockwise before you connect or disconnect a signal source to or from one of the inputs The dial offers 2 different value ranges The first value range between 0 and 60 refers to the microphone input indicating the degree of amplification applied to the input s signal The second value range between 20 and 40 dB refers to the amplification of the line input When centered at 12 o clock the line signals are neither boosted nor cut 80 Hz Press the 80 Hz switch to activate the high pass filter which blends out low frequency noise 3 dB at 80 Hz 18 dB octave Equalization The mono input channels provide 4 band equalization with 2 semi parametric mids You can boost or cut the bands up to 15 dB When in center position 0 dB the equalizer has a flat response HIGH The high frequency range is processed with a shelving filter above 12 kHz HIGH MID A semi parametric peak filter processes the upper mid range between 400 Hz and 8 kHz The FRE control selects the frequency which is boosted or cut by using the HIGH MID control 11 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual LOW MID A second semi parametric peak filter processes the upper mid range The FREO control selects the freguency which is boosted or cut by using the HIGH MID control LOW The low freguency range is processed with a shelving filter below 80 Hz EO The EO push bu
10. XLR connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 kQ balanced discrete input circuit RF rejection filters approx 10 kO unbalanced Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz Gain range 20 dB to 20 dB 9 0 O source resistance 127 dB 129 7 dB A weighted Max input level 22 dBu 0 dB Gain 9 50 O source resistance 126 dB 128 3 dB A weighted CD Tape In 150 Q source resistance 125 dB 126 5 dB A weighted Type RCA connector Frequency Response Impedance approx 10 KQ To Direct Out 10 Hz 50 kHz 1 dB Max input level 422 dBu 10 Hz 100 kHz 3 dB To Insert Send 10 Hz 90 kHz 1 dB 10 Hz 170 kHz 3 dB EQ Mono Channels Gain range 0 dB to 60 dB LOW 80 Hz 15 dB Max input level 24 dBu 0 dB Gain HIGH MID 100 Hz to 2 kHz 15 dB Impedance approx 2 6 KQ balanced LOW MID 400 Hz to 8 kHz 15 dB Signal to noise ratio mn a o ar HIGH 0 kHz 15 dB Distortion THD N typ 0 000896 EON CUI EE Line Input EO Stereo Channels Type 14 TRS jack electronically balanced EUN PERDER Impedance approx 20 kO balanced toe MID ER approx 10 kO unbalanced HIGH MID 3kHz 15 dB Gain range 10 dB to 40 dB HIGH 12 kHz 15 dB Max input level 22 dBu 0 dB Gain Channel Inserts Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Channel inserts Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Max input level 22 dBu Max input level 22 dBu Channel Direct Outs
11. be bridged ring return in tip send out Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the output of the effects device Fig 3 1 XLR connector Balanced 14 TRS connector strain relief lamp Fig 3 4 Insert send return stereo plug LO sleeve 4 ring N 4 tip Ya TRS headphones connector lt strain relief clamp CD sleeve lt ring sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug sleeve _ ground shield ring right signal tip n ic Fig 3 2 4 TRS connector 4 la signal Fig 3 5 4 headphones connector tip tip sleeve shield sleeve Fig 3 6 RCA cable 8 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual EN 4 Connectors Let s begin with the rear panel where the majority ofinputs and outputs are located CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY XENYX XL1600 CAUTION BEHRINGER GERMANY E XLTSOD WE E L SS ume ESTE aj le ao SE E C N11999 i E MADE IN CHINA behringer N D I ri N K a TD A A A Ps L A L A fg C Ga SC r AV CH Sws w w C Ta x No s E Tu PN a ks DIR e DIR DIR a DIR a DIR DR MN D
12. but are to be soldered to the tinned areas around the holes Bend the links a little upwards 6 1 Mon Aux sends post EQ Pre fader switched monitor sends and aux sends are tapped off before the equalizer Do you prefer post EQ What are you waiting for You don t have to look far the necessary information is found on the bottom side of the unit Make sure to turn off the mixer and disconnect it from the mains before removing the cover PRE EQ POST EQ MON AUX 1 Strip the PRE EQ lead PRE EQ e elg POST EQ MON AUX 2 Solder a POST EQ link into place 3 Makethese modifications to as many channels as required does it have to be all of them 6 2 Direct Out pre fader If you prefer to use the Direct Out pre fader than post fader the signal needs to be tapped off before the fader and not after the fader To perform this modification find the label DIR OUT on the circuit board Make sure to turn off the mixer and disconnect it from the mains before removing the cover DIR OUT 1 Strip the POST FADER lead POST_FAD ES PRE_FAD DIR OUT 2 Solder a PRE FADER link into place 3 Make these modifications to as many channels as required 18 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 7 Specifications CT CR Microphone Inputs XENYX Mic preamp Type 2x TRS jack balanced Type
13. is readily operable Unplug the power cord when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time SERIAL NUMBER LINE This is the serial number of the mixing console t 9 This is a 14 jack connector which connects to line level signal sources for example keyboards CD players and wireless microphone receivers The input is balanced TRS connector but can also be used with unbalanced connectors TS connector 9 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual INSERT The INS ert connector DAT stereo jack connector is used to connect to external signal processors Here you can hook up a compressor noise gate or egualizer to process the signal of a single channel The insert jackis placed before the fader EO and aux send Please use an insert cable to connect to the insert point DIRECT OUT This mono jack connector is a direct output which taps the signal after the channel fader to route it to a multi track recorder for example By modifying the circuit board in the unit the signal can also be tapped pre fader see chapter 6 4 3 Stereo inputs Q LINE L MONO LINE R The stereo channels consist of two line inputs D jacks one for the left and one for the right channel The inputs are balanced TRS connectors but it is also possible to connect to unbalanced plugs TS connectors These channels can also be used as mono channels by connecting to the jack labeled L left MIC The stereo channe
14. is routed fully left Sub 1 or 3 fully right Sub 2 or 4 5 2 Stereo channels 24a v 15 18 20 1 o so Aso AA 20 20 48V This control LED lights up when the phantom power is activated The switch is located on therear panel ofthe unit MIC TRIM The MIC TRIM control adjusts amplification of the microphone input The amplification ranges between 0 and 60 dB Be sure to set this control fully counter clockwise before you connect or disconnect a signal source to or from one of the inputs 80 Hz Press the 80 Hz switch to activate the high pass filter which blends out low frequency noise 3 dB at 80 Hz 18 dB octave LINE TRIM The LINE TRIM control adjusts the amplification of the LINE input ranging between 20 and 20 dB When centered at 12 o clock the line signal is neither boosted nor cut 5 2 1 Egualizer stereo channels O Low i The stereo channels provide 4 band equalization Each frequency band can be boosted and cut up to 15 dB and has a flat response when the controls are in center position HIGH The HIGH control of the EQ section adjusts the high frequency range of the respective channel This is a shelving filter which boosts and cuts the frequencies above 12 kHz HIGH MID The HIGH MID control adjusts the mid frequency range This is a peak filter which boosts and cuts the freguencies centered at 3 kHz LOW MID The LOW MID control adjusts the mid freguency range This is
15. soloists The insert point is placed before the group fader allowing the dynamics processors noise gate compressor etc to be optimally used and not affected by changes in volume level of the group fader Please use an insert cable to connect to the insert point SPEAKERS The SPEAKERS outputs provide the same signal as the headphone outputs Use these outputs to hook up monitor speakers This is helpful when the mixing console is not located close the performance but in a separate room such as a TV control room It is also possible to hook up a stage monitor ideally one identical to the monitors being used on stage to listen in on the sound as perceived from the stage monitors 4 6 CD tape connectors The CD TAPE input connectors are used to hook up CD players tape decks or other line level sources OUT The CD TAPE output connectors provide the stereo main mix signal to a tape deck or DAT recorder to record your mix The signal is taken pre fader so that it will not be influenced by the fader positions 10 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 4 7 FX Mon Aux sends oo FX 1 and2 The FX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals ofthe effects buses 1 and 2 These signals may be sent to external effects processors and are routed back over the AUX RETURN inputs or separate input channels for example MON 1 and 2 The monitor outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the monitor buses These signal
16. 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 5 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 2 Ouick Start 2 1 Hook up example inputs and inserts GER 4 CH NOISE GATE SH Es ZN une une june Y jt jt jt L J n E aeel 7 wow N ULTRA DI 1 Goor BEHRINGER ai mmm D Coo Fig 2 1 Input wiring ba on Se Ee e MIC MIC i i l i i E sl IC 13714 JI Y NI y Tk y IC y IC y UI y JC y JC y II y Me y J 6 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual EN 2 2 Hook up example outputs Graphic Equalizer O S Bus Compressors jo ni om ie O SPEAKERS __ GROUP 4
17. Press the SOLO switch to listen in on the effect signal on the headphones speakers as well as see it on the monitor meter 12 The corresponding LED lights up when the solo function is activated FX RETURN The FX return fader adjusts the volume level of the returned effect signal in the main mix and subgroups this depends on the routing switch you have pressed 5 8 Monitor send section MON 1 MON 2 MUTE MUTE gt SOLO son MON 1 MON 2 The monitor send section merges the monitor signals of all channels Then the mix is sent to the monitor outputs The monitor fader provides precise adjustment and optical control of the monitor output signals SEND The SEND faders control the output level of the monitor buses Each fader is 60 mm long and features 10 dB headroom MUTE Each monitor send has a MUTE switch and MUTE LED SOLO For acoustic control of the stage sound use the SOLO switch to feed the monitor signal to the headphone and speaker output If you connect the speaker output to a monitor that is identical with the monitor speakers on stage you can tell how the stage sound is perceived 5 9 AUX master section This section is split up in an aux send section left side and an aux return section right side The aux send paths 1 and 2 can individually be switched from pre fader to post fader depending on whether you want to use them as monitor or effect signal paths As with all outputs bo
18. R ts DIR em e er e c e amp e e e SERIAL NUMBER f ox T eng X eerte mee O EE ee ue a l gesi un Bean esx Dex 6 cym CC WC YC O WC Y SL 3 lan Up g gt NN NN ame 5 MIC z Kx our MAIN OUTPUTS FX MON AUX SENDS 2 TR AUX RETURNS SPEAKERS GR GROUP 3 GROUP 2 JIC GROUP 1 INS e wie c i GE aU a a c e A A e A A A O av OO O v QUO v QUO v QUO ev O ev O sv O sasv ININ A O am Mio Mi IO 11712 9 10 x 8 4 1 S 9 SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE CAUTI REPLACE Fl Fusi sg O ev O 5 IEC receptacle The mains connection is a standard IEC receptacle An appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit um XJ 1 i FUSE HOLDER MIC Before connecting the unit to the mains ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage Blown fuses should only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please also read the information given in chapter Specifications The balanced XLR input connects to microphones DI boxes and multicores Multicores are cables that have multiple cores and which run from the so called stagebox to the mixer POWER Connect the microphone and mute all mixer ou
19. TE switch mutes the channel This means that the channel signal has been removed from the main mix and subgroups At the same time the FX monitor and aux paths of the respective channel are muted as well The corresponding MUTE LED indicates that the channel has been muted SOLO Use the solo function to listen in on a channel Press the channel s SOLO switch to hear the signal on your headphones Simultaneously the monitor meter switches to the solo signal allowing you to level the signal correctly see chapter X The signal to be listened in on is tapped either before PFL mono or behind AFL stereo the channel fader and the pan control depending on the state of the PFL AFL switch The corresponding LED lights up when the solo function is activated 12 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual CLIP The CLIP LED lights up as soon as the channel s level is too high In this case reduce the channel s input amplification with the TRIM control SIG The SIG LED lights up when a channel s signal is higher than 20 dB The LED is not affected by the fader The signals are indicated even when the fader is pulled down and the channel is muted Fader The channel fader adjusts the level ofthe channel signal as part ofthe main mix or submix 1 2 3 4 MIX The routing switch routes the signal to the respective subgroup or the main mix or both The XENYX features 4 subgroups The PAN control determines the group to which the signal
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21. a peakfilter which boosts and cuts the freguencies centered at 300 Hz LOW The LOW control adjusts the low frequency range This is a shelving filter which boosts and cuts the freguencies below 80 Hz EO The EQ push button switch activates the egualizer Toggle the EQ to give you a quick comparison between unprocessed and processed signal 5 2 2 Stereo channel FX MON AUX send paths The aux and FX paths of the stereo channels work in principle the same way as the mono channels Since the aux buses are mono the stereo signal needs to be converted to a mono signal before being routed to these buses 5 2 3 Channel fader pan control mute switch etc BAL ANCE The BAL ANCE control has the same function as the PAN control on the mono channels It determines the relative volume of the left and right input signals before they are routed to the stereo main mix bus or to two subgroups MUTE Usethe MUTE switch to mute the channel signal The MUTE LED is illuminated when the channel is muted 13 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual SOLO Press the SOLO switch to hear the signal on your headphones and simultaneously see it on the monitor display The corresponding LED lights up when the solo function is activated CLIP The CLIP LED lights up as soon as the channel s level is too high In this case turn the TRIM control to reduce the channel s input amplification until the LED goes out SIG The SIG LED lights up when a chann
22. all solo signals routed to the headphone and loudspeaker outputs PFL AFL Press the PFL AFL switch to change the solo functionality from PFL mono pre fader listen to AFL stereo The LED next to the switch indicates the selected state In PFL mode the signal is tapped before the fader when pressing the solo Switch In AFL mode the signal is tapped behind the fader and in stereo for a correct positioning within the stereo image If you adjust the signal s level with the TRIM control select the PFL mode so that the displayed level is not affected by the channel fader 5 6 3 CD TAPE LEVEL The LEVEL control adjusts the signal in the main mix for example when connecting the CD tape inputs to a CD player MAIN Press the MAIN switch to route the CD signal to the main output The CD signal remains audible even when the MAIN MUTE switch is pressed This allows you to play music during performance breaks 5 6 4 PHONES SPEAKER section The PHONES A B control adjusts the volume level of the headphone output IMPORTANT High volume levels may damage your hearing and or your headphones loudspeakers To avoid switch on off thumps from the console and any downstream devices always make sure that the power amp s or active speaker s are the last components that are Switched on and the first to be switched off Always make sure that the appropriate volume is set SPKR The Speaker control adjusts the volume level of the SPEAKERS outputs
23. d the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified 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 doth NON Ut BO WON m Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Donot 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
24. el s signal is higher than 20 dB The LED is not affected by the fader The signals are indicated even when the fader is pulled down and the channel is muted Fader The channel fader governs the level ofthe channel signal as part ofthe main mix or submix 1 2 3 4 MAIN The routing switch feeds the signal to the respective subgroup or the main mix or both Please note that when using the routing switch to route a stereo signal to the subgroups the balance control needs to be centered so that the signal is routed to two groups and remains in stereo 5 3 Main section 5 3 1 MAIN A section BAL ANCE The BAL ANCE control adjusts the mix of the left and right output signal before both signals are routed to the MAIN A output This way the left and right volume level of the mixer sum can individually be adjusted if necessary MAIN MUTE When the MAIN MUTE switch is pressed all input channels are muted The MUTE LED lights up when the MUTE switch is pressed Only the CD TAPE signal will be routed to the main mix In this way you can prevent the microphones from picking up unwanted sounds or noise that would interfere with CD playback during a break The main mix and channel faders can remain in their normal positions while playing back music from CD using the CD TAPE inputs so you don t lose your mix MAIN A Use this high precision MAIN fader to control the output level of the main mix MAIN B Depending on the se
25. ety of applications And indeed this overwhelming mixing console gives you plenty of funtionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional recording studio technology For many years now we have been successful in developing products for studio and live use These include microphones and studio gear of all kinds compressors enhancers noise gates tube processors headphone amplifiers digital effects DI boxes etc monitor and PA speakers as well as professional live and recording mixers Our entire technical know how has gone into your XENYX mixing console 3 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISOUE 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 rea
26. 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 o 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
27. hich require functions like fader routing solo and mute FX SEND This is the master FX SEND control for adjusting the volume of all FX send signals atthe corresponding FX send jacks and at the inputs of the built in effects processor Use it to control the master signal of all FX 1 FX 2 signals from the input channels When neither of the FX SEND controls is turned up the effects processor will not receive a signal 16 _XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual MON Use the MON controls to add an effect signal to the monitor buses 1 and 2 For this application the effects unit needs a signal turn up the respective master FX SEND control and the FX send controls on the channel strips 34 and pull up the channel faders 1 2 3 4 These selector switches route the effect signal to the main mix or to the subgroups 1 20r 3 4 For example if you create a subgroup for a choir you need to feed the effect which processes the vocal signal to the same subgroup so that all signals can be adjusted equally In this case it doesn t matter that the FX sends are routed post fader as long as the choir s volume level is adjusted with the subgroup fader Otherwise the effect signal is perceived as unaffected in the main mix MUTE The MUTE switch mutes the effect return path Use this function to deactivate the reverb effect of a vocalist who makes announcements between songs The corresponding MUTE LED indicates that the channel is muted SOLO
28. level of the channel signal in the monitor buses AUX The aux buses are used as additional flexible send paths for various applications The AUX control adjusts the volume level of the channel signal in the aux buses The sum of all aux signals is determined by the corresponding AUX SEND control found in the main section The signals can be routed from the corresponding AUX SEND outputs Both the aux send paths can be amplified up to 15 dB and are pre fader and post fader switchable in the main section Pre fader or post fader For most applications using external effects signals the aux send path should be switched to post fader so that the effects volume level in a channel is affected by the position of the channel fader If not the effects signal would be audible even with a pulled down fader For monitoring applications the aux send paths are usually switched to pre fader and therefore are not affected by the channel fader To offer you the utmost flexibility the FX buses can be switched to pre fader in each channel What s more you may switch the AUX buses in the main section between pre fader and post fader This gives you a maximum of 6 pre fader buses or alternatively 4 post fader plus 2 pre fader buses 5 1 2 Channel fader pan control mute control etc PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal in the stereo mix as well as the subgroup to which the channel signal is routed MUTE The MU
29. ls also consist of XLR inputs for connecting to microphones DI boxes and multicores 48 V This is the phantom power for operating capacitor microphones along with the control LED located next to the switch and in the Trim section of the stereo channels 4 4 Main mix outputs behringer MAIN OUTPUTS 1 1 h EN OUT A MIA 1 1 OUTB EO 8 The OUT A outputs are balanced XLR connectors with a nominal operating level of 4 dBu and provide the main mix signal OUTB The OUT B outputs provide the MAIN B signal the volume level of which can be controlled INSERT Like the channel inserts the INS ert connectors can be used to hook up a dynamics processor or equalizer for further processing of the mix signal on OUT A 4 5 Subgroup connectors ce E N11999 GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP OUT 1 4 These four GROUP OUTS 1 4 carry the signals of the individual subgroups For multi tracking connect the outputs to the inputs of a multi track recorder INSERT Each subgroup has an insert jack which is labeled INS Here you can connect to a noise gate compressor or equalizer to process the subgroup signal as a whole For example route your background vocalists to one subgroup bus and then use a compressor to bring the vocals closer together This makes it sound more like a choir rather than a group of individual
30. ng 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 instead notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted We recommend using a case to ensure optimal protection of the device Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the XENYX or with its packaging Recycle whenever possible 1 2 Initial operation Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near radiators etc Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the Specifications for details AN Caution Before changing the fuse switch off the device and pull the plug to avoid electric shock or damage to the device The power connection is made by using the enclosed cable and the amplifier s standard IEC receptacle It meets all ofthe international safety certification requirements Please make sure that all units have a proper earth connection For your own safety never remove or disable the earth conductor from the unit or ofthe AC power cord The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective grounding connection Extreme output volumes may damage your hearing and or your loudspeakers Turn down all volume and level cont
31. rols before you Switch on the unit Always set the volume to an appropriate level Important notes concerning installation The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 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 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 1 4 The user manual The user manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls as well as detailed information on how to
32. s may be be sent to stage loudspeakers To prevent interference due tothe long cables being used between stage and mixing console the outputs are balanced XLR connectors What s more you have the right connectors when working with multicores AUX 1 and 2 The AUX outputs 1 and 2 provide the signals of the AUX buses 1 and 2 You can switch these buses pre fader and post fader so that they may be used for effects as well as for monitor applications 4 8 Aux returns AUX RETURNS E 1 AUX RETURN The stereo AUX inputs 1 und 2 let you connect the mixer to additional equipment players effects processors submixers etc The signal is sent to the signal sum FX RETURN The stereo FX RETURN connectors 1 and 2 are linked to the outputs of external effects processors Depending on the routing the signals are sent to the subgroup or the main mix bus 4 9 Light and headphone connectors The LAMPS plugs are for connecting gooseneck lamps with BNC connectors The power supply is 12 V and the total connection load is 5 Watts a lamp PHONES The PHONES outputs AT stereo jacks let you plug in your headphones 5 Control Elements This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console Each control and switch is explained in full detail 5 1 Mono channels This control LED lights up as long as the phantom power is switched on The switch is found on the rear panel of the unit Trim
33. t 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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 eguipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the eguipment 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 eguipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
34. t level 25 dBu Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Max input level 22 dBu Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Impedance approx 75 O Max output level 22 dBu Phones A B Output Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Max output level 22 dBu 600 Q CD Tape Output Type RCA connector Impedance approx 1k0 Max output level 15 dBu Dimensions H x W x D XL3200 71x21 3 x 35 8 180 x 910 x 540 mm XL2400 71X21 3 x 278 180 x 705 x 540 mm XL1600 71x21 x 19 5 180 x 495 x 540 mm Weight Net XL3200 32 8 Ibs 14 9 kg XL2400 25 8 Ibs 11 7 kg XL1600 19 0 Ibs 8 6 kg 1 Equivalent Input Noise 2 Measuring conditions 1 kHz rel to 0 dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz line input main output unity gain 3 20Hz 20 kHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unity gain EQ flat all channels on main mix channels J4as far left as possible channels 4 as far right as possible reference 6 dBu BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated T T T E T T T 7 T G W T XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual BBIE IX OOrc IX OO9T IX WBOHOUIGO 32018 G P p Tz non F ENON ECES
35. th aux master outputs feature 10 dB headroom as well as a MUTE and SOLO switch In the aux return section you can adjust the signals of the devices CD player effects unit submixer etc connected to the aux inputs which are then routed to the monitor buses and the main mix PRE POST This is the global PRE POST switch for the aux buses For utmost flexibility each AUX bus can individually be switched from pre fader to post fader AUX SEND The Master AUX SEND controls 1 and 2 adjust the signals volume level ofthe respective aux send connector This way you adjust the sum of the AUX 1 and AUX 2 signals on the input channels MUTE The MUTE switch mutes the aux outputs SOLO The aux send signals can individually be listened to using the SOLO function MON A signal sent from AUX RETURN can be added to the stage mix using the MON control AUX RETURN The AUX RETURN controls adjust the volume level of the aux return signals in the main mix 17 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 6 Modifications These modifications require soldering Attempt only if you are experienced in using an iron on PCBs Otherwise refer to qualified personnel After modification the warranty becomes void We wish to be absolutely clear that BEHRINGER cannot be held responsible after you start disassembling your XENYX If you make much of your warranty privileges think again Links should not be threaded into the holes on the PCB
36. to the left and group 2 to the right side of the main mix in order to maintain a balanced stereo image In case you have created a mono submix with only one subgroup be sure to center the PAN control so that the signal is not only heard on one side mme A RE A API YP SOLO The SOLO switch routes the subgroup signal to the AFL bus Solo In Place or PFL bus Pre Fader Listen so that you can monitor the subgroup signal without 5 6 1 Talkback affecting the main or sub output signals The signal to be monitored is taken The talkback function of the XENYX allows you to communicate with people on either pre PFL mono or post subgroup fader Solo stereo depending on the stage The talkback signal can be routed to the different bus outputs position of the SOLO PFL switch The SOLO LED illuminates when the SOLO switch is pressed MIC CLIP Here you can plug in the microphone for talkback use The CLIP LED lights up as soon as the subgroup signal s level is too high LEVEL DEER The LEVEL control adjusts the volume level of the talkback signal 15 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual MON AUX GROUP MAIN These push button switches MON AUX GROUP and MAIN determine to which outputs and buses the talkback signal is to be routed Then turn on the talkbalk microphone Press and hold down the push button switch while speaking into the microphone 5 6 2 SOLO SOLO LEVEL The SOLO LEVEL control adjusts the volume level of
37. tputs before turning on the phantom power to avoid noise when the microphone is turned on Please wait for about one minute when switching on the mic until the voltage is stable Only then turn on the input amplification Use the POWER switch to turn on the mixing console The POWER switch should always be in the Off position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors pins 1 and 3 interconnected on the MIC input jacks if you want to use phantom power To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cord plug When installing the product ensure that the plug is easily accessible If mounting in a rack XL1600 only ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected by a plug pull or by an all pole disconnect switch on or near 48 V the rack Phantom power is used for operating a capacitor microphone A control LED lights up next to the switch when the phantom power supply is active Additional control LEDs are located in each Trim section of the mixer s channels As a rule dynamic microphones can still be used with phantom power provided they are wired in a balanced configuration In case of doubt contact the microphone manufacturer Please note 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
38. ttings of the MAIN B section the level of the Main B output is affected by the MAIN A fader 5 4 Level meters Four high resolution LED meters indicate the levels of the monitor buses and mixer sum s output signals As soon as you have pressed the solo switch on the mixing console the monitor LED meter automatically shows the solo signal The master signal is always indicated 1MON2 The monitor meters indicate the levels of the monitor buses 1 and 2 In solo mode SOLO LED lights up the PFL signal mono only left meter or the AFL signal stereo left and right meter are shown This depends on the state of the PFL and AFL switch in the solo section SOLO When a SOLO switch is pressed on the mixing console not only the corresponding LED lights up but also the global SOLO LED This way you can keep a cool head when mixing live and don t have to check the whole console to see that one SOLO switch is active Simultaneously this LED indicates that the monitor meters are in solo mode MAIN The high precision level meter accurately indicates the output signal level MAIN OUT A 14 XENYX XL3200 XL2400 XL1600 User Manual 5 5 Subgroups SIG The SIG LED lights up when a signal is routed to the subgroup whose level is higher than 20 dB The signal and clip LEDs are not affected by the fader The signals are indicated even when the subgroup fader is pulled down GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 Fader z
39. tton switch activates the egualizer Toggle the EO to give you a quick comparison between unprocessed and processed signal 5 1 1 FX MON AUX send paths The send paths FX MON and AUX allow you to tap the signals of one or more channels and route them to other outputs This way you can create individual mixes for effects FX and musicians performing on stage MON Using the FX MON AUX send outputs the mix is fed to the stage loudspeakers and effects units FX 1andFX 2 The FX buses are used as send paths to external effects units The signal is usually tapped after the channel fader and therefore is affected by the position ofthe channel fader The FX control adjusts the volume level of the channel signal to the effects unit PRE Press the PRE switch to change the routing of both effects paths from post fader to pre fader This way the volume level of the effects signal is not affected by the channel fader Both the FX control on the channel and the corresponding Master FX SEND control need to be fully turned up as well Connect the FX Send output to theinput ofthe effects unit The effects signal is routed back through the FX Returns found in the master section Monitor 1 and 2 The monitor buses are used as send paths to stage monitors The monitor sends are hardwired pre fader This means the volume level of the monitor mix is not affected when using the channel fader The MON control adjusts the volume
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