Behringer 1002, 802, 1202 User Manual
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User Manual
XENYX
502/802/1002/1202
Premium 5/8/10/12-Input
2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic
Preamp and British EQ
Thank you
Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 502/802/1002/1202
you have acquired a mixing console 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 stateof-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.
Table of Contents
Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1. Introduction ............................................................ 3
Important notes concerning installation ...................................3
1.1 General mixing console functions ........................................3
1.2 The user’s manual .........................................................................3
1.3 Before you get started ................................................................3
2. Control elements and connectors ........................ 4
2.1 Mono channels ..............................................................................4
2.2 Stereo channels .............................................................................5
2.3 Connector panel and main section ......................................6
3. Installation ............................................................... 8
3.1 Mains connection .........................................................................8
3.2 Audio connections .......................................................................8
4. Specifications .......................................................... 9
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 12
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appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids,
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servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions.
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Important Safety Instructions
Introduction1.
XENYX Mic Preamps
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:
130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of •
headroom
A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz •
for crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances
The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry •
guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal
reproduction
They are perfectly matched to every conceivable •
microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom
power supply
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.
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 counter-clockwise before you switch on the unit.
Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels.
Important notes concerning installation
The sound quality may diminish within the range of ◊
powerful broadcasting stations and high-frequency
sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter
and the device and use shielded cables for all
connections.
General mixing console functions1.1
A mixing console fulfils three main functions:
• Signal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment,
mixing of effects, frequency equalization.
• Signal distribution: Summing of signals to the
aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix,
distribution to one or several recording tracks, power
amp(s), control room and 2-track outputs.
Mix:• Setting the volume level, frequency distribution
and positioning of the individual signals in the stereo
field, level control of the total mix to match the recording
devices/crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer
functions can be included in this main function.
The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for
these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.
The user’s manual1.2
The user’s 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. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter
show the controls described in each respective chapter.
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.
For the moment, just try and trace the signal path from the
microphone input to the FX send connector. Don’t be put off
by the huge range of possibilities; it’s easier than you think! If
you look at the overview of the controls at the same time, you’ll
be able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console
and you’ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.
If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit
our website at http://www.behringer.com, where you’ll
find explanations of (for example) effects and dynamics
applications.
Before you get started1.3
Shipment1.3.1
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.
Initial operation1.3.2
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.
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.
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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.
Online Registration1.3.3
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after
your purchase by visiting http://www.behringer.com and
read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our
intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange
for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer
from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may
directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact
information is included in the original equipment packaging
(Global Contact Information/European Contact Information).
Should your country not be listed, please contact the
distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in
the support area of our website (http://www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Control elements and 2.
connectors
This chapter describes the various control elements of your
mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors will be
discussed in detail.
Mono channels2.1
Microphone and line inputs2.1.1
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 2.3.5 “Phantom
power and LED displays”.
LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a
¼" connector. Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be
connected to these inputs.
Please remember that you can only use either the ◊
microphone or the line input of a channel at any one
time. You can never use both simultaneously!
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.
Equalizer2.1.2
All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer, except
for the 502, which is equipped with a 2-band EQ. 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 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.
LOW CUT
In addition, the mono channels (1002 and 1202) are
equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter (slope at 18 dB/oct.,
-3 dB at 75 Hz) designed to eliminate unwanted low-
frequency signal components.
FX sends, panorama and level adjustment2.1.3
The FX send/panorama/level controlsFig. 2.3:
FX (802/1002/1202 only)
FX sends (or AUX 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 aux return connectors (802) or
normal channel inputs. Each FX send is mono and features
up to +15 dB gain.
As the name suggests, the FX sends of the XENYX mixing
consoles are intended to drive effects devices (reverb, delay,
etc) and are therefore configured post-fader. This means that
the mix between dry signal and effect remains at the level
determined by the channel’s aux send, irrespective of the
channel fader setting. If this were not the case, the effects
signal of the channel would remain audible even when the
fader is lowered to zero.
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.
Stereo channels2.2
Stereo line inputs2.2.1
Stereo line inputsFig. 2.4:
LINE IN
Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on
¼" jacks for left and right channels. If only the jack marked
“L” (left) is used, the channel operates in mono. The stereo
channels are designed to handle typical line level signals.
Both inputs will also accept unbalanced jacks.
Equalizer stereo channels (802)2.2.2
The XENYX 802 features a stereo 3-band EQ in each stereo
channel. The filter characteristics and cut-off frequencies are
the same as those in the mono channels.
The equalizer of the stereo input channelsFig. 2.5:
A stereo EQ is highly preferable to two mono equalizers.
when working on a stereo signal, as two separate EQ’s will
usually produce an unwanted discrepancy between the left
and right channels.
FX sends, balance and level adjustment2.2.3
LEVEL
The equalizer of the mono input channelsFig. 2.2:
EQ
The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters
that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below
Connectors and controls of mic/line inputsFig. 2.1:
their cut-off frequency. The cut-off frequencies of the upper
and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively. The mid
band (802/1002/1202) is configured as a peak filter with a
center frequency of 2.5 kHz.
The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal
in the main mix.
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.
The FX send/balance/level controlsFig. 2.6:
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