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User Manual

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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 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.

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XENYX 502/802/1002/1202

Premium 5/8/10/12-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamp and British EQ

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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Important Safety Instructions

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 ¼" TS 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.

[1] Read these instructions.

[2] Keep these instructions.

[3] Heed all warnings.

[4] Follow all instructions.

[5] Do not use this apparatus near water.

[6] Clean only with dry cloth.

[7] Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

[8] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

[9] Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 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 readily operable.

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1. Introduction

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.

1.1 General mixing console functions

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.

1.2 The user’s manual

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.

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.

◊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.

1.3.3 Online Registration

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!

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

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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.

2.1.2 Equalizer

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.

		Fig. 2.2: The equalizer of the mono input channels
		EQ
		The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters
		that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs		their cut-off frequency. The cut-off frequencies of the upper
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs		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.

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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 lowfrequency signal components.

2.1.3 FX sends, panorama and level adjustment

Fig. 2.3: The FX send/panorama/level controls

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.

LEVEL

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.

2.2 Stereo channels

2.2.1 Stereo line inputs

Fig. 2.4: Stereo line inputs

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.

2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels (802)

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.

Fig. 2.5: The equalizer of the stereo input channels

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.

2.2.3 FX sends, balance and level adjustment

Fig. 2.6: The FX send/balance/level controls

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