Behringer FBQ6200 User's Manual
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1. 24 18 12 6 0 6 12 CLIP 1 0 METER 5 5 50 110 7 ULTRAGRAPH PRO 10 n ULTRA MUSICAL 31 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Sg 10 Hz 400 25 kHz 30 WITH FBG FEEDBACK IN OUT INPUT LOW CUT HIGH CUT DETECTION SYSTEM MODEL FBG6200 20 10 3 1 l 18 12 0 12 gomit FBQ 3 as 6 12 0 18 6 22 dB LIMITER THRESHOLD SUBWIJOFER LEVEL 24 18 12 16 O 6 12 CLIP OOmowoo 1 0 METER 5 5 110 7 Ban LOL AUDIO 10 2 5 30 IN OUT NEUT Hel kHz LOW CUT HIGH CUT Fig 2 4 FBQ6200 control elements The limiter display informs you about the amount of gain reduction perfomed by the limiter The limiter confines the signal to an adjustable signal level Use the THRESHOLD control to adjust the threshold value of the limiter from 6 to 22 dB When the control is in the 6 dB setting the gain reduction is very pronounced the more you turn the control toward 22 dB the gain reduction is lower When the threshold control is in its right most position the limiter is not applied 8 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual 2 3 2 Noise generator By using the built in noise generator you can create the so called pink noise that can be used to adjust your P A system to specific acoustic characteristics of various v2. 5 kHz to 30 kHz dsns Canana 120 V 60 Hz Europe U K 230 V 50 Hz Australia Type analog 31 band equalizer Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 31 1 3 octave bands general export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz GO feyniengies Power consumption 35W Bahan TNE Fuse 100 120 V T 630 mA H Control range 6 dB or 12 dB switchable 200 240 V T 315 mA H Mains connection standard IEC receptacle Limiter Section Attack Release Threshold LED meter Dimensions H x W x D Dimensions Weight approx 32x 19x57 approx 89 x 482 6 x 150 mm Weight approx 5 51 Ibs approx 2 5 kg behringer com 14 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual EN FBQ1502 Audio Inputs INPUTS RF filtered servo balanced XLR and 14 TRS connectors Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Maximum input level 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced Type LED level meter CMRR typ 40 dB gt 55 dB 1 kHz FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Audio In Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions 1 0 Meter In Out _ OUTPUTS servo balanced XLR and 14 TRS connectors Range shift of the maximum cut boost range SUBWOOFER OUT balanced XLR connector for all 31 15 bands Crossover frequency variable 30 200 Hz Low Cut activates the high pass filter mie Frequency response 10 Hz to 200 kHz 3 dB Pink h
3. an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite one another The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180 ATTENTION This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V Ifyou alter the unit s voltage you must change the fuse accordingly The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the chapter Specifications Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the chapter Specifications Power is delivered via the cable provided with the unit All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times For your own protection you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself 1 1 3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase You may also register online at behringer com The serial number needed for the registration is located on the rear of the unit Failur
4. be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual gt 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 gt 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 gt 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 gt Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NQu Bwn Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do notinstall 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 g
5. have to be bridged P Fig 4 1 XLR connectors 11 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector Insert send return 1 4 TRS connector lt strain relief clamp strain relief clamp 4 sleeve hie 4 ting 4 tip pee YL I tip send out sleeve sleeve 4 ground shield ground shield ring 4 return in tip ____ signal Connect the insert send with the input and the Fig 4 2 Ye TS connector insert return with the output of the effects device Fig 4 4 4 TRS connector for insert send return applications Balanced TRS connector lt strain relief clamp 4 sleeve sleeve ground shield ring cold ve lt lt For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 3 4 TRS connector behringer com 12 _ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual EN 5 Specifications FBQ6200 INPUTS RF filtered servo balanced XLR and Type Pink noise level variable off to 0 dBu 1 LLI Ts connectors LED level meter 24 12 6 0 dB Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Maximum input level 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced CMRR typ 40 dB gt 55 dB 1
6. is 3 dB below clipping starts to occur the red CLIP LED lights up The level meter on the FBQ1502 displays only the output signal level Attention extreme frequency boosts in connection with a high input signal level may lead to overdriving your equipment Should this occur it is necessary to reduce the input signal level by using the NOT 5 50 0 7 15 Fr r 10 200 ft wi a 25 35 ee AUDIO 2 15 15 10 400 25 30 1 8 1 INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL dB 1 30 24 18 12 6 3 0 3 48 9 12 CLP 20 25 O0o0000000000 1 M a 1 70 METER 20 i L nor OQ 10 7 15 SE 9 ULTRAGRAPH AG o PRO AUDIO SB Bi 1 ULTRA MUSICAL 31 BAND u 12 GRAPHIC EQUALIZER a U wr WITH FBG FEEDBACK DETECTION SYSTEM IN OUT i i out HIGH CUT RANGE 20 25 MODEL FBG3102 nn ss 30 24 18 12 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 CLP 20 Bar OO00000000000 2 zu FBQ age 1 0 METER mo 12 Q 1 LV 2 1 als 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1 1 Gi Hz ki A Inypur Njut LOW CUT HIGH CUT RAJIGE ala as wW o WO ww YW E OUTPUT LEVEL dB 160 250 400 20 0 8 CUP OOM io ULTRAGRAPH 4 PRO a o ULTRA MUSICAL GRAPHIC EQUALIZER WITH FBQ FBQ RANGE The AUDIO IN OUT switch is used to enable or disable the entire equalizer section The FBQ1502 does this electroni
7. 125k 1 6k behringer ULTRAGRAPH PRO win ro FEEDBACK None Faosz00 EA LV J behringer ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 Audiophile 31 Band and 15 Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer with FBQ Feedback Detection System behringer com behringer 2 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual ED Table of Contents Thank you ssossosssnssonennonnnennennsnnnsnnennnsnnsnnnennnnnnnnnsnnennnene 2 Important Safety Instructions sursonsonssorsonssnnsonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cur0urs0nsonssonsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20s00ussossnssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnnsnnsnnnnane 3 1 Introduction ssossonsssnnssonennnsnnnsnnnenunssnnnennnsnnnenunnee 5 1 1 Before you get started uanenseenseennnseennsseennseunnenee 5 1 2 The user s manual esseensenssenssensssensssennseennneennne 5 2 Control Elements and Connectors ccsccccsccceeees 6 21 Front Panel euere 6 2 2 Reatpanelin an nennen 6 2 3 Additional FBQ6200 control elements unee 7 3 Application Examples esunssonsssossonnssnnenonesnnnsnnnnnne 8 3 1 Master equalizer in sound reinforcement systems u eenneennsssennnssennnnssennnssennnsseennnssennnrsenn 9 3 2 Equalizer in the monitor path 9 3 3 Using the ULTRAGRAPH PRO in the studio 10 3 4 Special sound effects s ses ssssssssssessesssssssssssseseesessssssssssee 10 4 Install ation ussiorsnsssueis
8. ES 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 Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing 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 slightly from product BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers 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 w
9. UBWOOFER switch In general the location of a subwoofer is not critical since the source of deeper fregencies is not easily determined However to achieve optimal sound resolution you should try to position the subwoofer in a central location between the two main speakers This way you minimize run time differences and the sound quality deterioration associated with them behringer com 3 Application Examples The flexible concept of the ULTRAGRAPH PRO models with the diverse possibilities in sound processing open up an entire range of application possibilities for you Only the most typical applications with their settings will be presented here Outputs Inputs l amp r ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 Main inserts l amp r l KON ef O O okeke l fo GOGGI ef cga e c e CELI TSC OCKKM CRITIC COCKE OffeXegeZe O O Okeke CRE o o ci co oggJg e Ia o oo of ae oo of J e o G O ETY BAP BABB BARAK XENYX X2442USB EP2000 IT 0 ol m dB EUROLIVE B1520 PRO Fig 3 1 The ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 as master equalizer 9 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FB06200 FB03102 FBQ1502 User Manual 3 1 Master equalizer in sound reinforcement systems This diagram shows a typical set up with the ULTRAGRAPH PRO models see fig 3 1 To achieve optimal results you should pay attenti
10. XENYX X2222USB Fig 3 2 The ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ3102 in a monitor system 10 _LULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual 3 2 1 Priming a monitor system Priming describes the process of detecting and supressing feedback frequencies After placing and leveling your mics and monitors incl power amps you should crank up the aux send controls of your mixer Now activate the FBQ feedback detection system by pressing the FBQ switch GJ The slide control LEDs 2 will turn dark Then increase the amplification on your mixer by using the aux send master control until you notice feedback starting to occur Feedback frequencies will now be easily visible through intensive lighting of the relevant LEDs Pull down the slide controls whose LEDs are lit until the feedback subsides Repeat this procedure to weed out other possible feedback frequencies After having adjusted all critical frequencies when you crank up the aux send master control you will be able to hear only the initial multi frequency feedback Your monitors have reached their maximum volume Leave all other faders in the middle position as long as no need for frequency correction occurs e g measuring with a real time analyzer Set the desired stage volume and you will have a tremendous amount of headroom available to you without creating audible feedback 3 3 Using the ULTRAGRAPH PRO in the studio Additional applications await the ULTRAGRAPH PRO models in
11. behringer com 3 2 Equalizer in the monitor path When using your ULTRAGRAPH PRO in the monitor path the same applies as when using it as described in section 3 1 Basically the stage volume should be as low as possible because 1 this protects your hearing 2 there are fewer feedback problems and 3 itis easier to create a good FOH sound Often monitor volume level is increased during a concert Use intermissions in the program to lower all monitor paths roughly 3 dB The musicians will hardly notice this reduction because their hearing can recover somewhat during an intermission This way you can achieve valuable headroom for possible use later in the program Extremely deep frequencies are usually completely removed to avoid creating a queasy feedback stage sound To this end use the low cut filter and set it up in such a way that extremely deep feedback completely disappears creating a more transparent monitor sound VP1220F i A EP2000 Outputs left amp right ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ3102 Aux sends Pocos A 182 10 l0 351518191518 se e le ea GEGEGEGEGEGEGEGE o Io o jo JO jo jo o O o o O O O o lo o Io lo o oO o Ba 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 oo Jo jo jo jo jo jo jo jo Jo
12. cally while the FBQ3102 and the FBQ6200 feature a relay driven hard bypass function As long as the switch is not depressed or while the equalizer is not powered up the inputs and the outputs are directly connected to one another The AUDIO IN OUT switch is used to alternate between A and B i e to compare the original unprocessed signal with the processed signal The INPUT control is used to adjust the input signal level You can boost attenuate the signal level from 15 to 15 dB The LOW CUT control is used to adjust the lower cut off frequency of your ULTRAGRAPH PRO The high pass filter 18 dB oct covers the range between 10 and 400 Hz whereby the filter lets the signal pass through unprocessed when the control is in the 10 Hz position The FBQ1502 features a switchable high pass filter LOW CUT instead of a low cut control and its cut off frequency is 25 Hz The HIGH CUT control is used to adjust the upper cut off frequency of your ULTRAGRAPH PRO The low pass filter 18 dB oct covers the range between 2 5 and 30 kHz whereby the filter lets the signal pass through unprocessed when the control is in the 30 kHz position Use the high pass and low pass filters to define the frequency range you wish to process This provides you with an efficient way to limit the bandwidth you work with The RANGE switch lets you alternate between the maximum value of lowering increasing of individual frequencies from 12 dB to 6 dB switch dep
13. 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 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FB06200 FB03102 FBQ1502 User Manual 1 Introduction FBQ Feedback Detection System The FBQ Feedback Detection System is one of the most outstanding characteristcs of our graphic equalizers This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately recognize and eliminate feedback frequencies The FBQ Feedback Detection System uses the LEDs in the frequency band faders to indicate the critical frequencies This way what once used to be a labor intensive search for feedback frequencies is now an activity that even a child could master In normal operation the fader LEDs indicate frequency ranges with the highest energy levels therefore replacing a separate audio analyzer If you keep an eye on the LEDs while you play back your music or during the
14. d 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 warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from sucha 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 th
15. e to register your product may void future warranty claims 1 2 The user s manual The user s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the control elements as well as detailed information on how to use them In order to help you understand the links between the controls we have arranged them in groups according to their function Should you need detailed information about specific topics not covered in this manual please visit our website at behringer com For example additional information about power amps and effects processors is found there 6 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual EN 2 Control Elements and Connectors 2 1 Front panel In this chapter we will describe various control elements of your equalizer All controls and connectors are explained in detail and you will also find useful hints on how to best use them Since the three equalizers in the FBQ series are fairly similar let s start with the control elements of the FBQ1502 and the FBQ3102 that are similar to the control elements found on the FBQ6200 The FBQ6200 additionally features extra control elements that will be explained in detail later on C The INPUT OUTPUT LEVEL METER lets you keep an eye on the signal level in order to avoid distortion Depending on the position of the 1 0 METER IN OUT switch 2 the display shows either the input or the output signal switch depressed level When the signal level reaches roughly 18 dB that
16. e 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 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 Group behringer com 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 s
17. enues Activate the pink noise generator by using the PINK NOISE switch The built in switch illumination blinks red when the pink noise generator is activated Read off the noise generator s signal level on the LED display Use the NOISE LEVEL control to adjust the volume of the pink noise you generate Room resonance and sound transfer characteristics of the P A system cause some frequencies to be more prominently present while other frequencies are less present Pink noise is a neutral signal that can be played back via the P A system in order to measure these sound characteristics Such a measurement of the frequency response by using a special microphone in conjunction with a real time analyzer a real time analyzer is for example integrated into the BEHRINGER ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496 delivers the basis for setting up the equalizer More pronounced frequencies are lowered and those frequencies that are not so prominently featured are increased thus approximately achieving linear reproduction Try to orient yourself on a frequency whose signal level lies in the 0 dB to 3 dB range in order to avoid overdriving the equipment connected e g power amplifier crossover 2 3 3 Subwoofer section The LED display indicates the signal level present at the SUB OUT connector The signal level present at the subwoofer output connector can be adjusted by using the LEVEL control To activate the subwoofer output please depress the S
18. eparately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order Authorized BEHRINGER dealers 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 retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for 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
19. for your ULTRAGRAPH PRO behringer com 4 Installation 4 1 Rack mounting The FBQ1502 requires one height unit 1 HU for mounting in a 19 rack the FBQ3102 two height units and the FB06200 three height units Please allow at least an additional 4 of space for the connectors on the back panel Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place your ULTRAGRAPH PRO on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc to avoid overheating For rack mounting please use M6 metal nuts and bolts 4 2 Audio connections You will need many different cables for the various applications The following illustrations show how these cables should be laid out Please use exclusively high grade cabels The ULTRAGRAPH PRO is installed with electronically servo balanced inputs and outputs to avoid hum noise problems You can of course also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced inputs outputs Either use mono plugs or connect the ring and sleeve of stereo plugs bridge pin 1 and pin 3 when using XLR connectors Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the ULTRAGRAPH PRO During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit Balanced use with XLR connectors input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3
20. his balanced XLR connector provides the output signal for your subwoofer A summed up mono signal for the subwoofer is provided here Please connect the subwoofer amplifier s input to this connector Use the X OVER FREQ control to select the desired crossover frequency for the subwoofer The bandwidth limitation enacted through the high pass filter LOW CUT also affects the frequency response of the subwoofer output behringer com 2 3 Additional FBQ6200 control elements 2 3 1 Limiter One of the FB06200 s outstanding features is its integrated limiter A limiter is a device that protects your loudspeakers and other equipment connected to your FBQ6200 or your recordings from overdriving and the signal distortion associated Please take into consideration that when you increase the presence of multiple frequency bands the overall signal level increases substantially as well The limiter will process very quickly in such situations This can be avoided by performing signal corrections by lowering certain frequency ranges instead of increasing others To produce creative sound effects you can also purposely force the peak limiter into action The ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 features a built in limiter for each channel Use the LIMITER switch for its activation 19 LIMITER THRESHOLD PINK NOISE NOKE cen
21. kHz FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Audio In Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions 1 0 Meter In Out switches the meter display from input to output a 14 OUTPUTS servo balanced XLR and 14 TRS connectors Range shift of the maximum cut banstrange SUBWOOFER OUT balanced XLR connector for all 31 15 bands level variable off to 0 dB Low Cut Crossover frequency variable 30 200 Hz limitet Scists theliniiter Pink Noise activates the noise generator Frequency response 10 Hz to 30 kHz 3 dB Subwoofer activates the subwoofer output rete 22 Hz to 22 KHz gt 94 d8 4 dBu Indicators TU a 7 Distortion THD typ 0 006 4 dBu 1 kHz Gain 1 Input output level 8 segment LED display Crosstalk typ 65 dB 1 kHz 24 18 12 6 0 6 12 dB CLIP 5 5 Subwoofer 4 segment LED display en Type 12 dB oct Butterworth input Variable 15 dB to 15 dB Low Cut variable 10 Hz to 400 Hz Mains voltage High Cut variable 2 5 kHz to 30 kHz U3A Catiada Pistilli Europe U K 230 V 50 Hz Australia Type analog 31 band equalizer Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz in 31 1 3 octave bands general export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz 150 frequencies Power consumption 35W Banane Voran Fuse 100 120 V T 630 mA H Control range 6 dB or 12 dB switchable 200 240 V T 315 mA H Limiter Section Attack Release 20 msec 90 msec Threshold variable 6 dB to 22 dB off LED meter Gain red
22. ly operable Limited Warranty 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER 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 year 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 SAL
23. ntelligibility is what is most important Therefore the transmission curve should drop off in the bass segment of the signal because otherwise only interference is transmitted In general extremely low and high frequencies are transmitted with much lower amplitudes There is no sense in forcing a small full range speaker to reproduce frequencies below 50 Hz apart from a need for higher power reserves speaker damage will be the most likely result Always respect the physical limitations of your system After setting up your system as precisely as possible to the desired transmission curve walk around the venue in order to get an impression of what your signal sounds like in different locations Do not forget to take regular breaks while you do this and also try to use various program sources to truly develop a feeling for what your system really sounds like and how the venue carries the sound Setting up your equalizer well takes a lot of time and patience If you notice that only extreme settings on your equalizer create a usable frequency response this is probably a good indication that a cardinal mistake may have been committed elsewhere in the P A system or room acoustics An equalizer is no solution for bad equipment but it is an extremely useful and effective sound tool for musical fine tuning Fine tuning often leads to amazing improvements in acoustic penetration and in the overall sound quality of your entire setup
24. on to several issues Before you start correcting the frequency response of a setup it is advisable to first let the music and other sound sources run uncorrected as this is something that has proven itself in practice If distortion occurs such overdriving is the first issue to be overcome in your setup Loudspeaker location is also very important No equalizer in this world can significantly correct the dull sound created through reflexion of wall structures and ceilings Often very dramatic improvements can be made by simply placing and aligning speakers correctly If you are using an active multi way system you should take some run time and phase correction measures before you work with the ULTRAGRAPH PRO our crossover network SUPER X PRO CX3400 provides all the necessary tools with its variable split frequencies phase reverse switches and electronic run time correction facility Only after making these preliminary adjustments should you start implementing them on your ULTRAGRAPH PRO Disturbing noise e g mains induced hum as well as narrow band resonances should first be tackled by using the ULTRAGRAPH PRO also see ch 3 2 1 You should definitely perform all these adjustments before modifying the overall sound Now you have a basic setup and now it s time to start fine tuning your sound Some ground rules A linear response curve is not ideal for every application For example when dealing with the spoken word i
25. osa S N ratio 22Hzto 22 kHz gt 94 dB 4 dBu subwanle Distortion THD typ 0 006 4 dBu 1 kHz Gain 1 indicators OOOO O OE Crosstalk typ 65 dB 1 kHz Input output level 4 segment LED display Roll Off Filter section 20 0 6 dB CLIP output only Subwoofer Type 12 dB oct Butterworth Input variable 15 dB to 15 dB Low Cut switchable Cutoff 25 Hz Mains voltage High Cut o USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz Europe U K 230 V 50 Hz Australia Type analog 15 band equalizer Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Frequency range 20 Hz to 16 kHz in 15 bands ISO frequencies general export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz Bandwidth 2 3 octave Power consumption 22W Control range 6 dB or 12 dB switchable Fuse 100 120 V T 630 mAH Limiter Section Attack Release Threshold LED meter behringer com 200 240 V T 315 mA H Mains connection standard IEC receptacle Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x W x D approx 134x 19x 834 approx 44 5 x 482 6 x 215 mm Weight approx 4 74 Ibs approx 2 15 kg BEHRINGER continuously strives to assure the highest quality standards possible Required modifications may be implemented without prior notice Technical data and the appearance of the unit may deviate from the above values and or illustrations We Hear You EN behringer com behringer
26. oss of power or faulty power delivery These fail safe relays also produce a slight delay during powering up in order to avoid dangerous switch on thumps Balanced inputs and outputs The BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH PRO models feature electronic servo balanced inputs and outputs The servo function performs automatically recognizing when unbalanced signals are connected and internally converts the nominal signal level so that no signal level difference between input and output signals occurs 6 dB correction The following user s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit s control elements so that you can master all the functions After having thoroughly read the user s manual store it at a safe place for future reference behringer com 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The ULTRAGRAPH PRO was carefully packed at the factory 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 units 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 took delivery of the unit Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the ULTRAGRAPH PRO on top of
27. ot be using your FBQ for longer periods of time FBQ1502 s power switch is located at the front The connection to the mains is done via a standard IEC connector A matching cable is included FUSE COMPARTMENT VOLTAGE SELECTION Before connecting the unit to a power outlet please make sure that the selected voltage matches your local voltage When replacing fuses please make sure that you always use fuses of the same type Some units allow for switching between 230 V and 120 V Please note when connecting a unit intended for the European market to a 120 V power outlet you must also replace the factory fuse with a higher value fuse SERIAL NUMBER Please take a few minutes and send to us a completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the original date of purchase Otherwise warranty claims may be rendered invalid Or fill out the warranty information online at behringer com INPUTS INPUTS O H TIP PIN 2 SLEEVE PIN 1 4 i amp au rg mO ANA a 1 L RING PIN a ee SE SLEEVE PIN 1 _ 2 CHANNEL 1 Fig 2 3 Connectors at the rear of the FBQ3102 INPUT These are the audio inputs of the FBQ3102 All three equalizers in the series feature the same input and output connectors in the form of balanced 14 TRS and XLR connectors OUTPUT These are the audio outputs The 14 connectors and their respective XLR connectors are wired in parallel SUB OUT T
28. ressed These are the 31 SLIDING CONTROLS FBQ1502 15 sliding controls per channel for individual frequency bands When in 0 position the particular frequency range is not processed at all To boost a frequency range pull the sliding control upward to attenuate pull the sliding control downward To emphasize a frequency range you don t necessarily have to move its respective sliding control upward try lowering surrounding frequency ranges instead This way you avoid causing the next piece of equipment in your sound path to overdrive You also preserve valuable dynamic reserve headroom Sliding controls feature LEDs that indicate the signal level of their particular frequency ranges through their varying illumination intensity what better way to show critical frequencies that evoke feedback How to best use your ULTRAGRAPH PRO to detect these critical frequencies is described in chapter 3 2 1 2 2 Rear panel FEEDBACK DETECTION MODEL FB01502 10 0 pur Ml Ir Lowleur 20 40 63 100 160 250 400 Fig 2 1 Front panel control elements of the FBQ3102 above and of the FBQ1502 below 2 The 1 0 METER IN OUT switch lets you alternate between displaying the input and the output signal level When the switch is depressed the output signal level is shown The FBQ1502 does not feature this switch When you press the FBQ switch the FBQ feedback detection system is activa
29. ritten permission of MUSIC Group IP Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2011 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands 1 To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under 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 BEFORE 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 4 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual 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 containe
30. rounding 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 I gt injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 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 readi
31. sound check before a show you can easily identify those frequency ranges showing the highest energy levels Similarly increased signal levels on individual frequency bands indicate a higher likelihood that feedback may occur All three models feature a dedicated subwoofer output with adjustable cut off frequency You can also adjust the fader range from 6 to 12 dB for each channel independently The FBQ1502 requires just one rack space yet it offers you tons of effective methods for adjusting the sound characteristics and is ultra compact and extremely simple to operate The FBQ3102 features 31 frequency bands per channel as well as adjustable high pass and low pass filters These filters further augment the adjustability options available to you With its integrated limiters noise generator and the adjustable subwoofer output with signal level display and its 62 lighted 45 mm faders the FBQ6200 is our top model in this category Future oriented BEHRINGER technology To assure the highest possible degree of usability all our equipment is manufactured adhering to the highest quality standards in the audio industry Your equalizer has been manufactured under IS09000 certified management system Relay controlled hard bypass The so called hard bypass relays were integrated into the development concept of the FBQ6200 and the FBQ3102 These relays assure that your equalizer is automatically switched into bypass mode in the event of l
32. ted The frequency or frequencies that evoke feedback is are indicated by means of a lighted fader LED All other LEDs are toned down Now simply lower the respective frequency range somewhat until you eliminate the feedback and the LED no longer lights up behringer com CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME FUSE TYPE AND RATING 1 4 f 1 1 f 1 1 i 1 i 1 i H ty l i i i BEHRINGER H 1 ULTRAGRAPH PRO 1 i MODEL FBQ3102 i ATTENTION I CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY i j 230V 50 60 Hz 35W 1 i Sh EE MEME TYPE ET a 1 i f 1 i 1 f 1 i 1 i 1 i 1 f 1 h 1 f i i 1 i 1 K 1 f 1 1 f 1 i 1 i f i 1 i 1 i 1 f 1 1 i 1 H 1 i 1 i 1 CALIBRE SERIAL NUMBER DATE CODE Fig 2 2 Control elements and important information on the rear of the FBQ3102 7 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FB06200 FB03102 FBQ1502 User Manual The POWER switch powers up your ULTRAGRAPH PRO The POWER switch should always be in the Off position when you are about to connect your FBQ to the mains 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 ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected by a plug or by an all pole disconnect switch on or near the rack Please keep in mind The POWER switch does not entirely separate the unit from the mains Please disconnect the power cord from the mains if you will n
33. the studio No limits stand in the way of your imagination Here are just a few examples of possible uses EQing your studio monitors You can conduct a graphic equalization of your monitors Besides you can supress narrow band room resonance An analyzer for example the analyzer integrated into our digital equalizer ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496 can help you when you are looking for room resonance and a linear frequency response General sound processing Equalizers can be used to process both single channel and master signals To process single channel signals you should connect the ULTRAGRAPH PRO via the channel inserts on your mixer To control several signals with your ULTRAGRAPH PRO use either subgroup or main mix inserts Nowadays the overall sound of a mix is often tweaked with equalizers Often a mix is not uniform that is frequency ranges are either too prominent or not prominent at all A graphic equalizer lets you find a fitting ratio between the intensity of these various frequency ranges in order to achieve a homegenous sound 3 4 Special sound effects In recording studios as well as stage or radio plays the ULTRAGRAPH PRO will be your valuable sound tool for modifying the sound of voices e g telephone voice or to filter instruments so that they fit in an existing mix The tables on the separate add on sheet give you an idea of specific frequencies and their acoustic significance and suggest some possible uses
34. uction 20 10 3 1 dB behringer com Mains connection standard IEC receptacle Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x W x D approx 5 1 4 x 19x57 approx 133 5 x 482 6 x 150 mm Weight approx 5 95 Ibs approx 2 70 kg Noise Generator 13 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ6200 FBQ3102 FBQ1502 User Manual FBQ3102 INPUTS RF filtered servo balanced XLR and Type 1 n 14 TRS connectors LED fevalinater Impedance 40 kW balanced and unbalanced Maximum input level 21 dBu balanced and unbalanced CMRR typ 40 dB gt 55 dB 1 kHz FBQ activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System Audio In Out switch to bypass the equalizer functions 1 0 Meter In Out switches the meter display from input to output a ya OUTPUTS servo balanced XLR and 14 TRS connectors Range shift of the maximum cut boost range SUBWOOFER OUT balanced XLR connector for all 31 15 bands Crossover frequency variable 30 200 Hz Low Cut u Frequency response 10 Hz to 30 kHz 3 dB Aue S N ratio 22 Hz to 22 kHz gt 94 dB 4 dBu Sunes Distortion THD typ 0 006 4 dBu 1 kHz Gain 1 Indicators Crosstalk typ 65 dB 1 kHz Input output level 12 segment LED display 30 24 18 12 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 dB CLIP Subwoofer Type 12 dB oct Butterworth input variable 15 dB to 15 dB Low Cut variable 10 Hz to 400 Hz Mains voltage High Cut variable 2
35. unseniesnennenseneneh essen 10 4 1 Rack mounting u a 10 4 2 Audio connections ussensenseensseenssennssensseunsseunsseunseen 10 5 Specifications uueessssessnsenensnsnsnssnnnnunssnnnensnnnsnsnunennnne 12 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in our products by purchasing one of our equalizers This 2 channel high end equalizer was designed with our experience and know how in filter technology spanning many years Our analog and digital equalizers are used the world over in various reputable studios P A systems and radio and TV stations Just like with the rest of our product line when we started designing the new ULTRAGRAPH PRO models we had put forth uncompromizing demands in terms of controls sound technical data and fit and finish quality behringer com 3 ULTRAGRAPH PRO FB06200 FB03102 FBQ1502 User Manual Important Safety Instructions A EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with 14 TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR gt This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may
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