Behringer 02222FX User Manual
Users Manual
Version 1.0 January 2006
XENYX 1622FX 1832FX 2222FX 2442FX
XENYX 1622FX/1832FX/2222FX/2442FX
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
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apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to
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5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
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heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
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grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
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the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
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and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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manufacturer.
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specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
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the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
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when unused for long periods of time.
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is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
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dropped.
15) 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 unless you
are qualified to do so.
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FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear Customer,
I'm sure you're one of
those people who have
devoted themselves
body and soul to your
chosen area and no
doubt this has made you
an expert in your field.
Well, for over 30 years,
my passion has been
music and electronics.
This not only led me to
establish BEHRINGER,
but also enabled me to
share my enthusiasm
with our employees.
During all the years I've
been involved with
studio technology and
end users, I have
developed a feel for the things that really count, such as sound
quality, reliability and ease of use. What is more, I have always
had the desire to test the boundaries of what is technically
feasible.
It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work
on a new series of mixing consoles. Since our EURORACKs had
already set new standards world-wide, I knew the development
objectives behind the next generation of mixing consoles had to
be especially ambitious.
Thus, the concept and design of the new XENYX mixing consoles
bear my signature. The design work, the entire circuit diagram
and PCB development, and even the mechanical concepts are
my own work. I carefully selected each individual component with the aim of pushing the mixing consoles' combining analog
and digital technologies to their limits.
My vision was to enable you, the user, to give free rein to your
true potential and creativity. The result is mixing consoles that
combine incredible performance with intuitive operability. They
cannot fail to impress with their extremely flexible routing
possibilities plus a fantastic wealth of functions. Innovative
technologies, such as the completely new XENYX Mic Preamps
and the "British" EQs, guarantee optimum sound quality. And
extraordinarily high-quality components provide unrivalled
reliability, even under extreme loads.
Thanks to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX
mixing console you'll soon come to appreciate that I, both
personally and in my capacity as musician and sound engineer,
put you, the end user, first and that these products were only
possible because of the passion and the attention to detail that
went into them.
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing
the XENYX mixing console. I should also like to thank all those
who, with their personal commitment and passion, have helped
me create this impressive series of mixing consoles.
I1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................ 4
1.1 General mixing console functions .................................. 4
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
1.3 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.3.1 Shipment ................................................................ 5
1.3.2 Initial operation ....................................................... 5
1.3.3 Online registration ................................................. 5
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS .............. 5
2.1 Mono channels ................................................................ 5
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs ................................... 5
2.1.2 Equalizer ................................................................ 6
2.1.3 Monitor and effects busses (Aux sends) ............ 6
2.1.4 Routing switch, PAN, SOLO and channel fader ... 7
2.2 Stereo channels .............................................................. 7
2.2.1 Channel inputs ....................................................... 7
2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels .................................... 7
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels.................................. 7
2.2.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader .............. 8
2.3 Interface panel and main section ................................... 8
2.3.1 MON control, aux sends 1, 2 and 3 (FX) .............. 8
2.3.2 Aux send jacks ...................................................... 8
2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors .............................. 8
2.3.4 The monitor section of the 1832FX ....................... 9
2.3.5 Stereo aux return control ...................................... 9
2.3.6 Supplement to 1832FX ........................................ 10
2.3.7 XPQ Surround function (1832FX only) ............... 10
2.3.8 CD/Tape input, CD/tape output ............................ 10
2.3.9 Lamp socket (2442FX only) ................................ 11
2.3.10 Level meter and monitoring ............................... 11
2.3.11 Subgroups and main mix fader ......................... 12
3. GRAPHIC 9-BAND EQUALIZER (1832FX only) ....... 12
4. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR ..............................12
5. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ................................... 13
5.1 Main mix outputs, insert points and
control room outputs ........................................................... 13
5.2 Subgroup outputs ......................................................... 13
5.3 Inserts ........................................................................... 13
5.4 Direct outputs (2442FX only) ....................................... 13
5.5 Voltage supply, phantom power supply
and fuse ....................................................................... 13
6. INSTALLATION .........................................................14
6.1 Rack mounting............................................................... 14
6.2 Cable connections ........................................................ 14
6.2.1 Audio connections............................................... 14
7. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 16
Kindest regards,
Uli Behringer
8. WARRANTY .............................................................. 17
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you
have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible
versatility and audio performance.
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.
XENYX Mic Preamp
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:
s 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom
s A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for
crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances
s The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry
guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal
reproduction
s They are perfectly matched to every conceivable
microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom
power supply
s They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range
of your 24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, 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.
Multi-effects processor
Additionally, your XENYX mixing console has an
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.
The XENYX mixing consoles are equipped with a
state-of-the-art switched-mode power supply
(SMPS). Unlike conventional circuitry an SMPS
provides an optimum supply current regardless of
the input voltage. And thanks to its considerably
higher efficiency a switched-mode power supply uses less
energy than conventional power supplies.
FBQ Feedback Detection System
The FBQ Feedback Detection System integrated
into the graphic EQ of your 1832FX is one of this
mixers most outstanding features.
This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately
recognize and eliminate feedback frequencies. The FBQ
Feedback Detection System uses the LEDs in the frequency
band faders of the graphic EQ 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.
Voice Canceller
We have added another useful feature to the XENYX
1832FX: the Voice Canceller.
The Voice Canceller is a filter circuitry that filters out
vocal portions from a track. Therefore, this mixing console is
ideally suited for use as a karaoke machine. This feature is also
an optimal solution for singers who need accompanying music
for their rehearsals.
USB/Audio interface
The USB interface supplied with the unit is a perfect match for
the XENYX Series and serves as a powerful recording interface
to your PC or MAC®. It supports the digital transmission of signals
on up to four channels with max. 48 kHz and extremely low
latency. When wired to the CD/TAPE INPUT and OUTPUT
connectors, the interface transfers the stereo mix from the
console directly to a computer. Both the recording signal and the
playback signal from the computer can be monitored at the same
time. In this way, you can use several recording runs to produce
complete multi-track recordings.
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 faders and phones control in the main section
fully down before you switch on the unit. Always be
careful to set the appropriate volume.
1.1 General mixing console functions
A mixing console fulfils three main functions:
s 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 susceptible to
interference. Therefore, mic signal voltage is amplified
directly at the mixer input to a higher signal level that is less
prone to interference. This higher, interference-safe signal
level has to be achieved through amplification using an
amplifier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal
and add as little noise to it as possible. The 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.
Effects mixing
In addition to the effects processor contained in your mixer,
using the insert connectors on the mono channels and
both aux busses lets you insert additional signal processors
into your signal path.
s Signal distribution:
Individual signals adjusted at each channel strip are laid
out at the aux sends and returns, and are either fed into
external effects processors or fed back to the internal
effects processor. Then, the signals are brought back into
the main mix either via the aux return connectors or via
direct internal wiring. The mix for the on-stage musicians is
also created using the aux sends (monitor mix). Similarly,
for example, signals for recording equipment, power amplifiers, headphones and 2-track outputs can also be taken.
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s 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, youll 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 control surface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized in such a way that these functions become easy to fulfil
while the signal path remains simple to follow.
1.2 The users manual
The users manual is designed to give you both an overview of
the controls, as well as detailed information on how to use them.
In order to help you understand the links between the controls,
we have arranged them in groups according to their function. If
you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our
website at http://www.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.
+ The block diagram supplied with the mixing console
gives you an overview of the connections between
the inputs and outputs, as well as the associated
switches and controls.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to
have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty
service, please contact the 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 (www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND
CONNECTORS
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
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
1.3 Before you get started
1.3.1 Shipment
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to
guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that
you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any
signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during
transit.
+ If the 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.
1.3.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling
purposes and to avoid over-heating please do not place your
mixing console on high-temperature devices such as radiators
or power amps. The console is connected to the mains via the
supplied cable. The console meets the required safety standards.
Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type
and rating.
+ Please note that all units must be properly
grounded. For your own safety, you should never
remove any ground connectors from electrical
devices or power cables, or render them inoperative.
+ Please ensure that only qualified people install and
operate the mixing console. During installation and
operation, the user must have sufficient electrical
contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
might affect the operation of the unit.
1.3.3 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and
kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
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 monitor system before you
switch on phantom power. Otherwise potentially
damaging thumps will be sent to your speakers.
Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.5
Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse.
LINE IN
Each mono input also has a balanced line input on a 1/4" jack.
You can also connect unbalanced devices using mono jacks to
these inputs.
+ Please remember that you can use either the
microphone input or the line input of a channel, but
not both at the same time!
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INSERT
Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic
processors or equalizers. They are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ
and pre-aux send. Detailed information on using insert points
can be found in chapter 5.3.
+ Unlike the 2442FX, the 1622FX, 1832FX and 2222FX
have their insert points located on the rear of the
console.
TRIM
Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. This control
should always be turned fully counter-clockwise 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 dB) refers to the line input
and shows its sensitivity. The settings for equipment with st
andard line-level signals (-10 dBV or +4 dBu) look like this: While
the TRIM control is turned all the way down, connect your
equipment. Set the TRIM 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 +4dBu, turn up TRIM slightly,
for -10 dBV a bit more. Fine-tuning of a signal being fed in is done
using the level meter. To route the channel signal to the level
meter, you have to press the SOLO switch and set the MODE
switch in the main section to PFL (LEVEL SET).
Using the TRIM control, drive the signal to the 0-dB mark. This
way you have a vast amount of drive headroom for use with
very dynamic signals. The CLIP display should light up only rarely,
preferably never. While fine-tuning, the equalizer should be set
to neutral.
LOW CUT
Additionally, the mono channels of the mixing consoles have a
high-slope LOW CUT filter for eliminating unwanted, lowfrequency signal components (75 Hz, 18 dB/octave).
2.1.2 Equalizer
All mono input channels have a 3-band equalizer with semiparametric mid bands. All bands provide boost or cut of up to
15 dB. In the central position, the equalizer is off (flat).
The circuitry of the British EQs is based on 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 MID control to set the amount of boost or cut, and the FREQ
control to determine the central frequency.
2.1.3 Monitor and effects busses (Aux sends)
Fig. 2.3: Aux Send control MON and FX in the channel strips
Monitor and effects busses (AUX sends) source their signals
via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals
to a so-called bus. This bus signal is sent to an aux send
connector (for monitoring applications: MON OUT) and then
routed, for example, to an active monitor speaker or external
effects device. In the latter case, the effects return can then be
brought back into the console via the aux return connectors.
All monitor and effects busses are mono, are tapped into post
EQ and offer amplification of up to +15 dB.
Pre-fader/post-fader
When using effects on a channel signal, it is usual to have the
aux send post fader so that the balance between effect and dry
signal stays constant even when the channel fader is altered. If
this were not the case, the effects signal of the channel would
remain audible even when the channel fader is turned all the way
down. For monitoring, the aux sends are generally pre-fader, i.e.
they operate independently of the position of the channel fader.
PRE
When the PRE switch is pressed down, the associated aux
send is taken pre-fader.
FX
The aux send marked FX offers a direct route to the built-in
effects processor and is therefore post-fader and post-mute.
Please refer to chapter 4 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR for
detailed information.
+ If you are using the built-in effects processor, make
sure that STEREO AUX RETURN 3 has nothing plugged
into it (2442FX and 2222FX), otherwise the internal
effects return will be muted. This is not relevant if
you use the FX OUT jack to drive an external effects
device.
Fig. 2.2: Equalizer of the input channels
The upper (HIGH) and the lower (LOW) bands 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 bands are 12 kHz and 80Hz respectively. For the mid
range, the console features a semi-parametric equalizer with a
filter quality (Q) of 1 octave, tunable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. Use
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+ 1622FX and 1832FX: On these consoles, the above
note refers to the STEREO AUX RETURN 2 jacks as
these models do not have a dedicated effect output.
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