Behringer Xenyx QX1002USB User's Manual
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1. 6 CIO Do palette 500 a Or 1 HEN oo e Aare ele Jo Lete ele elele amp SED Olelelelelao oOo JOT coe Bao a User Manual XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB Premium 12 10 Input 2 Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps amp Compressors British EQs KLARK TEKNIK Multi FX Processor and USB Audio Interface AN behringer 2 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual EX Table of Contents Thank you scccccscssscsscscsecsescsscsescsscseescscsscsescsscssssesesees 2 Important Safety Instructions ursonsonssorsonssnssonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cur00r00usonnsnsonnonnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited warranty uesossonssorsonssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction scossonnssnnssonenonnsnnnsnnnenonssonnennnsnnnennnnee 4 1 1 General mixing console functions uneene 4 1 2 Before you get started usnessenseennsennsseeneneennene 5 1 2 1 Shipmentaachenese akku 5 1 2 2 Initial operation uusssesenssennsseunsseunssennssennssennne 5 1 2 3 Online registration uesesseeenneennnseenneennenne 5 2 Control Elements and Connectors sessessscsssssesosese 5 2 1 Mono channels unsnssesenssenssensssensseennssensssennssnnnseenn 5 2 2 Stereo ChANNEelS ccsssscccssecsssccseeccsseccsseecssecsneeesnecesneeesseeesee 6 2 3 Connector array of the main section 7 24 Main se amp tion euieenin nenne 7 2 5 USB C nne2. Use only high quality professional speaker cables with 14 TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects 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 cloth NA Sw NS Do not block any ventilation openings Inst
3. XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual Presets List 00 Small Chamber 01 Mid Chamber 02 Big Chamber 03 Theater 04 Small Room 1 05 Small Room 2 06 Mid Room 1 07 Mid Room 2 08 Large Room 09 Small Hall 10 Concert Hall 11 Mid Hall 12 Big Hall 13 Ambient Hall 14 Church 15 Short Plate 16 Mid Plate 17 Long Plate 18 Gold Plate 19 Vint250Verb 1 20 Vint250Verb 2 21 Mid Spring 22 Long Spring 23 Gated Reverb Short 24 Gated Reverb Mid 25 Gated Reverb Long 26 Gated Alive 27 Reverse Short 28 Reverse Mid 29 Reverse Long Early Reflections Delay 30 Short Ambience 31 Mid Ambience 32 Live Ambience 33 Big Ambience 34 Stadium 35 Early Reflections 1 36 Early Reflections 2 37 Early Reflections 3 38 Early Reflections 4 39 Slap Delay 40 Short Delay 1 4 Short Delay 2 42 Mid Delay 1 43 Mid Delay 2 44 Mid Delay 3 45 Long Delay 1 46 Long Delay 2 47 Long Delay 3 48 Stereo Delay 49 Ping Pong Delay 50 Short Echo 51 Mid Echo 1 52 Mid Echo 2 53 Long Echo 1 54 Long Echo 2 55 Soft Chorus 56 Warm Chorus 57 Phat Chorus 58 Classic Flanger 59 Warm Flanger 60 Stereo Flanger 61 Classic Phaser 62 Warm Phaser 63 Heavy Phaser 64 Stereo Phaser 65 Slow Tremolo 66 Fast Tremol
4. the technology used in the best known top of the line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted side effects The result are extremely musical equalizers which unlike simple equalizers cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation even with extreme gain settings of 15 dB The upper HIGH and the lower band LOW are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut off frequency The cut off frequencies of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively The mid band is configured as a peak filter with a center frequency of 2 5 kHz Unlike shelving filters the peak filter processes a frequency range that extends upwards and downwards around its middle frequency LOW CUT In addition the mono channels are equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter designed to eliminate unwanted low frequency signal components These can be noises created by hand held microphones subsonic noise or plosive sounds created by highly sensitive microphones FX FX sends enable you to feed signals via a variable control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a bus The bus appears at the console s FX send output and can be fed from there to an external effects device The return from the effects unit is then brought back into the console on the stereo channels Each FX send is mono and features up to 15 dB gain As the name suggests the FX sends of the XENYX mixing con
5. 82 can be connected Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi fi amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up here allowing you to easily listen to additional sources e g CD player MP3 player sound card etc 2 TRACK OUTPUT These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to MAIN OUT Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here The output signal level is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader 2 4 Main section amp lt REVENE o EX N M i 4 syan 7 0 090900 PROGRAM PUSH Wop z 55 78 T Mum 79 83 20 SPECIAL FXT TOMAIN 94 99 x USB7 2TR A Dem CTRL RM i MAIN SECTION Fig 2 4 Control elements of the main section 48 V The red 48 V LED lights up when the phantom power is turned on Phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones and is activated using the 48 V switch located above the 48 V LED Connect microphones before you switch on the phantom power supply Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox while the phantom power supply is switched on In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors if y
6. R connections ring right signal tip left signal Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector 4 strain relief clamp Fig 4 4 Stereo plug for headphones connection 4 sleeve 4 tip I oe zo gt Qo 3 2 amp a8 gt F amp Fig 4 2 4 mono plug 13 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual 5 Specifications EN QX1202USB QX1002USB QX1202USB QX1002USB CD Microphone Inputs XENYX Mic Preamp Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced Type XLR connector balanced discrete input circuit Max output level 21 dBu 22 0 25 dBm 0 Q source resistance 133 dB 137 dB A weighted Type RCA connector unbalanced 50 0 source resistance 130 dB 134 dB A weighted Impedance 1kQ 150 0 source resistance 127 dB 131 dB A weighted Max output level 21 dBu Frequency response 10 Hz 200 kHz 3 dB Haini a a 105 dB 108 dB A weighted Gain range 10 dB to 60 dB channel fader o0 Max input level 12 dBu 10 dB Gain Main mix 0 dB 93 dB 96 dB A weighted channel fader 20 Impedance 1 9 kN balanced Signal to noise rat 107 dB 110 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB Gain Main mix DaB 83 dB 85 dB A weighted ignal to noise ratio weighte uln ain channel fader 0 dB g EN ene Ce Type KLARK TEKNIK Type va TRS connector balanced Converter 24 bit Sigma Delta Impedance 20 KQ balanced 10
7. all in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the 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 op
8. cept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
9. ctor sisccicscessscusccccseasecssscdeesseteessaiestistssssavienststectss 8 2 6 Digital effects processor s ssssesssssssesssssssesesssssteosesssteessss 8 3 Applications eeesssonssonssonnsnnnssnesnnsnnnesnnssnnennnnsnnnee 10 3 1 Recording studio ssesennnennnnseennnneennensennnnneen 10 32 LIVE Sound 11 4 IStallatiON siscsscscncessssesescescoesteusssccscctccsenstunssstseccessenss 11 4 1 Mais connection sssesneensenssensenssusssursnernersnsensennennsensns 11 4 2 Audio connectionS uusssensenseeseensssenssenssennsssennseunssen 12 Dy SPECI CATIONS ssicnsssiccssensssssensessvensensnseseocdssovnsenseeesness 13 Thank you Congratulations In purchasing our XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB you have acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console offers you premium quality microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom power supply balanced line inputs and the ability to connect external effects processors Because of its extensive and carefully thought out routing possibilities your XENYX lends itself equally to both live and studio use 3 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock
10. ed to channels 5 6 through 11 12 via 14 cables If an external effects processor is to be used instead of the onboard processor connect the FX SEND jack to the input of your processor Turn the FX knob up on each channel that you want to add effects to Connect the outputs usually stereo from the processor to one of the stereo channels as shown in the diagram Make sure to leave the FX knob for this stereo channel fully counterclockwise off to avoid feedback loops Turn the LEVEL knob up on the stereo channel receiving the processed signal to blend the effects into the mix Connect the MAIN OUTPUTS to active speakers or a power amplifier You may also connect active floor monitors to the CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS so the on stage talent can hear the mix The 2 Track inputs can be used to connect an MP3 player for music between sets and the 2 Track outputs can be used to connect a digital recorder Portable Digital Recorder MP3 Player 4 Installation 4 1 Mains connection AC POWER IN Connect the power supply to the 3 pin mains connector on the rear of the console Use the AC adapter supplied to connect the console to the mains The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards 0 0 Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is connected to the mains First connect the console to the power supply unit then connect the po
11. er to the mixer 2 6 Digital effects processor Fig 2 6 Effects section 100 KLARK TEKNIK EFFECTS The XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB features a built in digital stereo effects processor designed by KLARK TEKNIK This effects processor offers a large number of standard effects such as Hall Chorus Flanger Delay and various combination effects Using the FX control you can feed signals into the effects processor The integrated effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring This way the danger of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset completely simplifying the handling SIGNAL and CLIP LED The SIGNAL LED on the effects module shows the presence of a signal whose level is high enough This LED should always be on However make sure that the CLIP LED lights up only sporadically If it is lit constantly you are overdriving the effects processor which leads to unpleasant distortion If this occurs turn the FX controls down somewhat PROGRAM The PROGRAM control has two functions by turning the PROGRAM control you dial the number of an effect The number of the preset you just dialed up blinks in the display To confirm your selection press the PROGRAM control the blinking stops FX TO MAIN The FX TO MAIN control feeds the effects signal into the main mix If the control is turned all the way counterclockwise no effects signal is present in the sum signal of the mixing console 9
12. erate 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 KLARK TEKNIK MIDAS BUGERA AND TURBOSOUND ARE 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 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 Virg
13. g this button automatically mutes the 2 TR OUT USB recording signal USB 2TR TO PHONES CTRL RM Press the USB 2TR TO PHONES CTRL RM switch if you want to monitor the 2 Track and USB inputs via the CTRL ROOM and PHONES outputs A typical studio application of this function is recording music into a digital audio workstation DAW with simultaneous reproduction see ch 3 1 FX TO CONTROL If you want to monitor only the effects signal in your headphones or monitor speaker s press the FX TO CTRL RM switch Now the signal of the effects processor can be monitored alone and the main mix and or 2 Track signal is no longer present on the phone and control room outputs 2 5 USB Connector Fig 2 5 USB connector USB CONNECTOR Connect your mixer to a computer using a standard USB cable This enables a stereo signal to be sent to and from your mixer and computer The signal sent from the mixer to the computer is the same as the main bus The audio returning from the computer into the mixer appears directly in the main and or control room bus depending on USB 2TR to MAIN and PHONES CTRL RM buttons Insert the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer and the other end into a free USB port on your computer There are no required drivers but we recommend that PC users install the ASIO driver which can be downloaded from behringer com NOTE The mixer cannot be bus powered via USB Always use the included power adaptor to supply pow
14. he greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder to the fullest thereby maintaining optimal audio quality British EQ The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of top notch consoles made in Britain which are renowned throughout the world for their incredibly warm and musical sound character Even with extreme gain settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties KLARK TEKNIK FX Processor Additionally your XENYX mixing console has a KLARK TEKNIK effects processor with 24 bit A D and D A converters included which gives you 100 presets producing first class reverb delay and modulation effects plus numerous multi effects in excellent audio quality IN Caution We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and or your headphones or loudspeakers Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully counterclockwise before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels 1 1 General mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions Signal processing Preamplification Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has to be amplified several fold then this voltage is turned into sound that is reproduced in a loudspeaker Because microphone capsules are very delicate in their construction output voltage is very low and therefore susce
15. his to the input of an external effects device in order to process the FX bus master signal Once an effects mix is created the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device outputs back into a stereo input Ifthe connected effects processor receives no input signal the FX SEND control is probably too low This also goes for the built in effects processor Adjust your external effects processor to 100 wet effects signal only because the effects signal is added to the main mix along with the dry channel signals Inthis instance the FX control of the channel being used as an effects return should be turned fully counterclockwise otherwise feedback problems can occur PHONES CTRL ROOM OUT The stereo PHONES connector at the top of the connector panel is where headphones are connected The balanced CTRL ROOM OUT connectors carry the summed effects and main mix signals The PHONES CONTROL ROOM control in the main section adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs MAIN OUT The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced mono connectors The main mix signal appears here at a level of 0 dBu The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs 2 TRACK INPUT The 2 TRACK INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source e g CD player tape deck etc into the console They can also be used as a standard stereo line input so the output of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX8
16. in Islands LIMITED WARRANTY For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s Limited Warranty please see complete details online at www music group com warranty 4 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual 1 Introduction The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console technology With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom power as an option balanced line inputs and a powerful effects section the mixing consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio applications Owing to state of the art circuitry your XENYX console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled With the addition of the latest digital technology these best in class consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital technology The microphone channels feature high end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and boast the following features e 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom e Abandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances e The extremely low noise and distortion free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction e They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply e They enable you to use t
17. 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 Control Elements and Connectors EN This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console All controls switches and connectors will be discussed in detail 2 1 Mono channels Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls on the mono channels MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features switchable 48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise free gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent switch on thumps being directed to your loudspeakers Please also note the instructions in chapter 2 4 Main section LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a connector Unbalanced devices mono connectors can also be connected to these inputs Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel a
18. kQ unbalanced Sample rate 40 kHz Gain range 10 dB to 40 dB P Max input level 21 dBu 0 dB Gain Power consumption 20W USA Canada 120V 602 y Type 2x14 TRS connector balanced Adapter MXUL6 20 kQ balanced 10 kQ unbalanced Australia 230 240 V 50 Hz Impedance 4 dBu operating level 20 KQ balanced 5 k0 unbalanced 10 dBV Adapter MXSAA6 Gain range 4 dBu 10 dBV U K Europe 230 V 50 Hz Max input level 22 dBu Adapter MXUK6 MXEU6 Type RCA connector Adapter MXCCC6 MXKR6 Impedance 19 5 Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Max input level 21 dBu Adapter MXJP6 Low 80 Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB Connecter Type B High 12 kHz 15 dB Sample rate 48 kHz Type 14 TRS connector balanced Dimensions HxWxD 2 a a a Impedance 1200 connie sha Weight 1 5kg 3 3lbs 11kgl2 Albs PauxReturns OOO O O Asio is a trademark or registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH Type 14 TRS connector balanced Impedance 20 kQ balanced 10 kQ unbalanced Max input level 21 dBu b Main Outputs Type 14 TRS connector balanced Impedance 120 0 balanced Max output level 21 dBu Type 14 TRS connector balanced Impedance 1200 Max output level 21 dBu 14 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Pa
19. nels are designed to handle typical line level signals Both inputs will also accept unbalanced connectors FX The FX send of the stereo channels functions similar to that of the mono channels However since the FX send bus is mono amono sum is first taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus 7 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual BAL The BAL ANCE control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus Ifa channel is operated in mono via the left line input this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main mix 4 10 The stereo inputs of the XENYX have an input sensitivity switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10 dBV home recording level the input is more sensitive requires less level to drive it than at 4 dBu studio level 2 3 Connector array of the main section HENYH all gt tab tar OUT I l Hi Fx seno l ALEX SEND J l I l I CTRLROOM 1 L R l I l 1 ONEIN 374 LINE IN 576 aa A I ae a I eg iL I l I l I l I l I l I l I l behringer Fig 2 3 Connectors of the main section FX SEND The FX SEND connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX controls You can connect t
20. o 67 Panner 1 68 Panner 2 69 Detune 1 70 Detune 2 71 Minor Third Up 72 Major Third Up 73 Fifth Up 74 Fourth Down 75 Octave Down 76 Minor Chord 77 Major Chord 78 Jazzy 79 Delay Chorus 1 80 Delay Chorus 2 81 Delay Chorus 3 82 Delay Flanger 1 83 Delay Flanger 2 84 Delay Pitch 1 85 Delay Pitch 2 86 Delay Reverb 1 87 Delay Reverb 2 88 Delay Reverb 3 89 Chorus Reverb 1 90 Chorus Reverb 2 91 Flanger Reverb 1 92 Flanger Reverb 2 93 Detune Reverb 94 LFO Filter 1 95 LFO Filter 2 96 Talkbox 1 97 Talkbox 2 98 Overdrive 99 Distortion 10 XENYX OX1202USB OX1002USB User Manual EN 3 Applications 3 1 Recording studio Keyboard Fig 3 1 The QX1002USB in a home studio Even though most of the tasks in a studio can nowadays be accomplished using a computer a mixing console remains an unavoidable piece of equipment that lets you effectively manage audio inputs and outputs microphone signals need to be pre amplified prior to being recorded and the quality of microphone sound is often worked on recording and playback signals must be routed to the appropriate connectors or integrated into the mix the volume of headphones and studio monitors needs to be adjusted and so on The extensively equipped main section of the XENYX mixing consoles provides concrete benefits to you Wiring Connect your sound sources to the micro
21. onitor mix Mix All other mixing console functions fall under this vital category Creating a mix means primarily adjusting the volume levels of individual instruments and voices to one another as well as giving them the appropriate weight within the overall frequency spectrum Likewise you ll have to sensibly spread individual voices across the stereo image of a signal At the end of this process adjusting the level of the entire mix to other equipment in the signal path is required e g recorder crossover amplifier The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path 5 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual 1 2 Before you get started 1 2 1 Shipment Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use or transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case 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 Please dispo
22. ou want to use the phantom power supply POWER The POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on LEVEL INDICATOR The 4 segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level 8 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual LEVEL SETTING To correctly set the gains of the channels first set the LEVEL controls of the input channels to their center positions Then use the GAIN controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on the level meter When recording to digital recorders the recorder s peak meter should not go into overload While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent creating only a certain amount of distortion digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded In addition digital distortion is not only undesirable but also renders your recording completely useless The CLIP LED s of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types MAIN MIX Use the MAIN MIX fader to adjust the volume of the main out PHONES CONTROL ROOM Use the PHONES CONTROL ROOM control to adjust the signal level of the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs USB 2TR TO MAIN MIX When the USB 2TR TO MAIN MIX switch is pressed the 2 Track and USB inputs are assigned to the main mix providing an additional input for MP3 players computers MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require any processing Pressin
23. phone line inputs of the mixing console Connect a pair of reference speakers optional to the main outputs and connect a computer to the USB connector on the rear panel Your monitor speakers are connected to the control room outputs the headphones are connected to the headphone output HPS3000 B2031A Recording and playback Each connected sound source is pre amplified EQ ed and then routed to the main bus You may also add one of the onboard effects to any of the signals see Chapter 2 6 Use the LEVEL controls to adjust the relative level of your sources The main bus is sent to your computer via USB The performance can be recorded in your Digital Audio Workstation DAW and further edited with the software To monitor the recording signal and listen back to a recorded track press the USB 2 TR TO CTRL RM button This sends the signal returning from your computer to monitor speakers connected to the CONTROL ROOM OUT jacks 11 XENYX OX1202USB OX1002USB User Manual 3 2 Live sound z x 3 g F1320D Active Monitors a m 1 22 DEE FX2000 Effects Processor Fig 3 2 Live performance with the QX1202USB The above diagram shows some typical connections for a live performance using the QX1202USB Mono sources such as microphones and line outs from guitar preamps or DI boxes can be connected to channels 1 4 via XLR or 14 cables Stereo sources can be connect
24. ptible to interference Therefore mic signal voltage is amplified directly at the mixer input to a higher signal level that is less prone to interference This higher interference safe signal level has to be achieved through amplification using an amplifier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal and add as little noise to it as possible The XENYX Mic Preamp performs this role beautifully leaving no traces of noise or sound coloration Interference that could take place at the preamplification level could affect signal quality and purity and would then be passed on to all other devices resulting in inaccurate sounding program during recording or playback Level setting Signals fed into the mixer using a DI box Direct Injection or the output of a sound card or a keyboard often have to be adjusted to the operating level of your mixing console Frequency response correction Using the equalizers found in each channel strip you can simply quickly and effectively adjust the way a signal sounds Signal distribution Individual processed signals from the channel strips are compiled on busses and are fed into the main section for further processing Connections for recording equipment power amplifiers headphones as well as RCA connectors are available here The mix is sent to the internal FX processors or external effects processors via aux sends and returns Similarly a mix can be created for the musicians on the stage m
25. rkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB 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 ac
26. se of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 2 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid overheating please do not place your mixing console on high temperature equipment such as radiators or power amps Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is connected to the mains First connect the power supply unit to the console then connect the power supply unit to the mains Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord The unit should always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection When installing the product ensure the appliance coupler or power cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains 1 2 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
27. soles are intended to drive effects devices reverb delay etc and are therefore configured post fader With XENYX mixing consoles the channel fader is called LEVEL control In the QX1002 1202USB the FX send is routed directly to the built in effects processor To make sure that the effects processor receives an input signal you shouldn t turn this control all the way to the left o PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image This control features a constant power characteristic which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level irrespective of position in the stereo panorama LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix Attention Since the FX path for the effect processor is connected post fader the LEVEL control has to be turned up in order to get this channel s signal to the effects processor CLIP The CLIP LED s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven too high which could cause distortion If this happens use the GAIN control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore 2 2 Stereo channels Fig 2 2 Connectors and controls on the stereo channels LINE IN Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 14 connectors for left and right channels If only the connector marked L left is used the channel operates in mono The stereo chan
28. t any one time You can never use both simultaneously 6 XENYX QX1202USB QX1002USB User Manual GAIN Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs The scale has 2 different value ranges the first value range 10 to 60 dB refers to the MIC input and shows the amplification for the signals fed in there The second value range 10 to 40 dBu refers to the line input and shows its sensitivity The settings for equipment with standard line level signals 10 dBV or 4 dBu look like this While the GAIN control is turned all the way down connect your equipment Set the GAIN control to the external devices standard output level If that unit has an output signal level display it should show 0 dB during signal peaks For 4 dBu turn up GAIN slightly for 10 dBV a bit more Tweaking is done using the CLIP LED COMP Use the COMP knob to adjust the amount of compression effect on the channel Compression limits the dynamic range of the audio source which can help vocals cut through a mix better for example Turn the COMP knob clockwise until the adjacent LED occasionally lights during speech singing EQ All mono input channels include a 3 band equalizer All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB In the central position the equalizer is inactive The circuitry of the British EQs is based on
29. wer supply unit to the mains Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console heat up considerably during operation This is completely normal 12 XENYX OX1202USB OX1002USB User Manual 4 2 Audio connections N m ae F Balanced 1 4 TRS connector You will need a large number of cables for different applications The illustrations below show how the connectors should be wired Be sure to use only high grade cables 4 strain relief clamp Please use commercial RCA cables to connect the 2 Track inputs and outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced equipment to the balanced inputs outputs To do this use either mono plugs or stereo plugs with the ring and sleeve bridged pins 1 and 3 in the case of XLR connectors en Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected ia on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply cold ve a J het ve Balanced use with XLR connectors For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug J Fig 4 3 4 stereo plug input 1 ground shield Ya TRS headphones connector 2 hot ve 3 cold ve strain relief clamp DO lt sleeve 4 ring gt output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged sleeve lt ground shield Fig 4 1 XL
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