Behringer DCX2496LE User Manual [ru]

User Manual

ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496

Ultra High-Precision Digital 24-Bit/96 kHz
Loudspeaker Management System

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Table of Contents

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Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

1. Introduction

2. Control Elements

3. Quick Start

4. Menu Structure and Editing

5. Audio Connections

6. Applications

7. Specications

8. Block Diagram

9. Menu Structure

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Thank you

Thank you very much for expressing your condence in BEHRINGER products by
purchasing the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496—our high-quality digital loudspeaker
management system designed specically for both live and studio applications.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL

ce

electronic components of this product to be free of defects

period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product

Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product,

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed only
by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient 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
quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re 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  lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed 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 quali ed
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 ampli ers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not  t 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 speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed 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 quali ed ser vice 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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS
PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM.
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED
BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR
IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH
OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.
FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY
TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY
BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM
OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,
INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY
KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2012 MUSICGroupIPLtd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tor tola, British Virgin Islands

LIMITED WARRANTY

§ 1 Warranty

(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased
the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in
the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can
be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy”, or you can contact the MUSIC Group o
closest to you.

(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the mechanical and

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

shows any defects within the speci ed 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.

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.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired
or replacement product will be returned to the user
freight prepaid by MUSICGroup.

(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above
are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES 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 e ciently.
Thankyouforyour cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be
located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSICGroup
Authorized Ful ller for your country listed under

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“Support” at behringer. com. Ifyour country is not

• connection or operation of the unit in any way

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without

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.

(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in
its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSICGroup.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not
beaccepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(1) 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 contained in the product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90)
days from date of purchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product
if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed
in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed 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modi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a
defect in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty
does not cover any such modi cation/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
such a modi cation/adaptation.

(3) 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.

(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the
factory- appliedserial number has been altered or
removed from theproduct.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work
are expressly excluded from this limited warranty,
inparticular, if caused by improper handling of the
product by the 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:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the
unit in compliance with the instructions given in
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

that does not comply with the technical or safety
regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;

• damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature
(accident,  re,  ood, etc) or any other condition that
is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.

(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limitedwarranty.

(8) 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.

(9) 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
noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a
written repair order.

(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new
products directly in online auctions. Purchasesmade
through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis.
Online auction con rmations or sales receipts are not
accepted for warranty veri cation 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 reseller) andis
not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
purchase this product. No other person (reseller,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

(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.

(3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

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 O shore Limited of
RuedePequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,
including all MUSICGroup companies

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1. Introduction

To operate a loudspeaker system that consists of several speakers for the various
frequency bands requires dierent input signals for the individual loudspeakers.
This requires a frequency crossover network that devides the input signal into
several frequency bands. For this purpose, the ULTRADRIVE PRO provides up to
sixoutputs.

Multi-way speaker systems are used in many applications—including stereo
systems, cinemas, discotheques and concert halls. Due to the high quality
demands made by today’s consumers, they can even be found in “simple”
products such as TV sets. Why?

A single loudspeaker cannot reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum
with the same high quality. If it is connected to a crossover network and
only has to reproduce a limited frequency band, the quality will improve
considerably in terms of frequency response and dispersion pattern. This also
reduces intermodulation distortion in the treble range (due to the diaphragm
displacement produced by bass frequencies).

◊ This manual first describes the terminology used, so that

you understand the unit and its functions. Please read the
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The ULTRADRIVE PRO 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 im mediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.

1.1.4 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warrantycarefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Shouldyour
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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. You nd a detailed
short-description of the most important functions in chapter 3.

2. Control Elements

2.1 Front panel

(2)

(1)

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and,
to avoid over-heating, please do not place the DCX2496 on high-temperature
devices such as radiators or power amps.

◊ Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type

and rating!

The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. It meets the
required safety standards.

◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.

For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor
from the unit or the AC power cord.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take time to ll out and return the warranty card within 14 days after
the date of purchase. Alternatively, you can use our online registration option
available on the world wide web (behringer.com). You will nd the serial number
on the rear of your mixing console.

(3) (5)

(4)

Fig. 2.1: Input LEDs and disp lay

(1) The DCX2496 features three 6-segment LED displays (plus CLIP and

MUTELED) for precise level adjustment of input signals A-C.

(2) If the input stage is overdriven, the CLIP LED will indicate that the signal

isdistorting.

(3) The bottom LED (#8) is the MUTE LED (red), which illumiates when the

respective input is muted (see chapter 4.6).

(4) These are the input channel buttons, which allow you to activate specic

functions from the selected menus (e.g. MUTE). Additionally, you can use
these buttons to call up the IN A/B/C menus (see chapter 4.3).

(5) The DISPLAY shows all the menus available for preset editing.

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(7)

(8) (6)(9)

(10)

Fig. 2.2: Men u buttons and data w heel

(11)

(6) Use these buttons to call up the DCX2496’s menus (e.g. SETUP, RECALL, etc.).

The only exception is the COMPARE button, which allows you to compare
the edits made with the previously selec ted presets. When COMPARE is
active, no value changes can be entered.

(7) The PAGE buttons select single pages from one menu.

(8) Individual parameters can be selected with the PARA M buttons.

(9) The data wheel allows you to edit the selected parameters.

(10) With the OK and CANCEL buttons you can either conrm or cancel any

settings made.

(11) The PCMCIA card slot is used to exchange les between your DCX2496 and a

PC card with a ash memor y.

◊ Please only use “5 V ATA Flash Card” PC cards (min. 4 MB). Even though

the memory capacity of the medium can be selected freely, you can
only store a maximum of 60 presets.

(14) (13) (12)

2.2 Rear panel

(18)

(19)

Fig. 2.4: Mains connector and RS-232/RS-485 interface

(18) This is the FUSE HOLDER of your DCX2496. Blown fuses must be replaced by

a fuse of the same type and rating.

(19) The mains connection is an IEC receptacle. An appropriate power cord

isincluded.

(20) The 9-pin RS-232 interface allows you to connect your DCX2496 to a

computer. This enables you to save and load les, update the DCX2496
operating software, or remotely control one or several ULTRADRIVE PRO
units from a PC. Free editor software can be downloaded at behringer.com.

(21) When you have daisy-chained several ULTRADRIVE PRO via the LINK

connectors (see
of the chain, to avoid data reections and transmission errors.

◊ General rule: As soon as one device in the chain is integrated into

the system via only one of the LINK connectors, the TERM switch
must be pressed (ON). Detailed information on this can be found in
chapter 4.2.6 “Miscellaneous”.

(22) Use the LINK connectors A and B (RS-485 network interface)

anda commercially available network cable to daisy-chain several
ULTRADRIVEPROs.

(22)), please press the TERM switch on the rst and last unit

(20) (21)

(22)

(15)(16) (16)

Fig. 2.3: Outp ut LEDs

(12) Outputs 1-6 each have a six 5-segment LED display (plus MUTE, CLIP and

LIMIT LED) showing the respective output levels.

(13) Like the input stages, the output stages should not be overdriven,

i.e. the CLIP LED should not illuminate.

(14) The LIMIT LED illuminates when the limiter for the corres ponding output has

been activated and is operating.

(15) The bottom LED indicator (#8) is the MUTE LED, which illuminates as soon as

the corresponding output is muted (see chapter 4.6).

(16) Output channel buttons, with which you can enter the outputs 1-6

(seechapter 4.5) or mute or reactivate individual outputs in MUTE
mode(4.6).

(17) Use the POWER switch to put your DCX2496 into operation. The POWER

switch should always be in the “O” position when you are about to connect
your unit to the mains.

(23)

Fig. 2.5: Outp ut connector s

(23) Balanced XLR output connectors for output channels 1-6. Connect your

power amps here.

(24)

Fig. 2.6: Input connectors

(24) Balanced XLR input connec tors A, B and C are used for connecting input

signals. Input A can also be used for digital AES/EBU input signals.
InputC can be used for line signals or for connecting a measuring
microphone. IfAUTO ALIGN has been enabled in the SETUP menu
(see chapter 4.2.2), inputC will be set for mic levels automatically.
Additionally, phantom power for the measuring microphone will be
switched on.

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3. Quick Start

This chapter is for those who cannot wait to use their new DCX2496 in a practical
application. You will nd a description of how you can explore your DCX2496 and
its versatile and intuitive features below. This chapter is just a starting point for
future excursions. So, please read the entire user’s manual to take full advantage
of all your DCX2496’s features and functions.

Please work your way through the following six chapters (3.1 to 3.6), one after
the other. Here we go!

3.1 Selecting an output conguration

Fig. 3.1: Setup ➠ In/Out

Press the SETUP button to call up the SETUP menu. On the rst menu page,
selectan output conguration
outputs are used for which frequency ranges. One mono and three stereo
congurations areavailable.

The mono conguration allows you to split the input signal into six dierent
frequency ranges. The stereo congurations allow a maximum of three dierent
frequency ranges per stereo side. The abbreviations L, M and H stand for Low,
Mid and High Speaker. For more information see chapter 4.2.1 “IN/OUT”.

(OUT CONFI GURATION) to determine which

Press the MUTE button to enter the MUTE menu. Here you can mute the inputs
and outputs of the DCX2496. On this page you can mute or activate individual
channels by pressing the channel buttons (IN A/B/C and OUT 1-6), or all
inputs/outputs by pressing the PARAM and OK or CANCEL buttons. Thus, you can
monitor each frequency band, either individually or together with a neighboring
band, to allow perfec t editing of the isolated frequency range. To quit the MUTE
menu press MUTE a second time. For more detailed information see chapter 4.6
“MUTEm en u”.

3.4 Storing presets

Fig.: 3.4: Store ➠ Internal/Card

Use the STORE button to save your presets. In this menu you can store either in
the internal memory (INT) or on a PC card (CARD). More information on the STORE
function can be found in chapter 4.8 “STORE m enu”.

3.5 Recalling presets

3.2 Setting crossover frequencies

Fig. 3.2: Out ➠ X-Over Points

In order to assign dedicated frequency bands to the output channels, you have
to dene the crossover frequencies (X-Over) for each of them. The crossover
frequencies determine the upper and lower limits of a frequency band,
whichallows you to clearly separate the outputs from each other in terms
offrequency.

Press the corresponding OUT button (1-6) and select menu page 2/8 using the
PAGE buttons. With the parameters FREQ and TYPE you can dene the slope
of the crossover frequency and also select a lter type. When the parameter
X-OVER ADJUST MODE is set to “LINK”, any changes to the crossover frequency will
also shift the neighboring frequency ranges. For more information see chapter

4.5.2“XOVER POINTS”.

3.3 Muting input/output channels (Mute)

Fig. 3.5: Recal l ➠ Internal/Card

Press the RECALL button to load presets from the internal memory or a memory
card. Select either INT or CARD (PCMCIA memory card), then enter the preset you
wish to recall. We included some typical presets, which you can use as a basis for
your own applications. For further information see chapter 4.7 “RECALL men u”.

3.6 Restoring the factory presets

If you wish to restore the ULTRADRIVE PRO’s factor y presets, press and hold both
PAGE buttons on the front panel switching on the unit. The DCX2496 prompts you
to conrm (OK) or CANCEL. Press OK to erase the internal memory and restore the
factory presets.

◊ Please note that restoring the factor y presets will irrevocably erase all

edited presets.

4. Menu Structure and Editing

This chapter describes all functions, operating steps and parameter pages in full
detail. While working with your DCX2496, please keep the user’s manual on hand,
and use it as a reference in case of problems.

4.1 General operating structure and
displaypresentation

When you switch on your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496, the display shows a graphic
with the current routing of the unit, i.e. how inputs and outputs are linked to
each other.

Fig. 3.3: Mute ➠ Selec t

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Use the buttons to the left of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to enter
the various menus. Most of them include several pages, which you can select
with the PAGE buttons. The PARAM button selects individual parameters from
one page, the data wheel edits them. Conrm new settings with OK, or cancel
your selection with CANCEL. This operating structure is the same for all menus so
it will not be repeated in each section of the manual.

The menu name is shown at the top-left of the display. Next to this, andseparated
by an arrow, is the name of the current page (e.g. SETUP ➠ IN/OUT). Thepage
number of the corresponding menu is shown on the right-hand side
(e.g. 1/6 = page 1 of 6).

The bottom line also shows the menu name (e.g. SETUP). For buttons IN A-C and
OUT 1-6 (below the input/output LED displays), the menus for the corresponding
inputs/outputs are listed (IN A, OUT 3 etc.). In addition, the output display also
indicates the name of the output (e.g. SUBWOOFER, RIGHT MID etc.).

4.2 SETUP menu

Use the SETUP menu to make basic adjustments necessary for the operation
of your ULTRADRIVE PRO. Press the SETUP button to display the rst page of
thismenu.

4.2.1 IN/OUT

Fig. 4.1: Setup ➠ In/Out

The parameter OUT CONFIGURATION selects the general operating mode;
in MONO mode input A is the preset signal source for all outputs. In STEREO mode,
three congurations are available. Please use inputs A and B in these modes.
Thedisplay shows the OUT channels (L = LOW, M = MID and H = HIGH).

The stereo 3-way conguration LMHLMH has input A routed to outputs 1, 2
and 3, and input B routed to outputs 4, 5 and 6. The stereo 3-way conguration
LLMMHH routes input A to outputs 1, 3 and 5, and input B to outputs 2, 4 and 6.
The 2-way conguration LHLHLH uses all three inputs; here, A can be routed to
outputs 1 and 2, B to outputs 3 and 4, and C to outputs 5 and 6. This application is
used for 3 x 2-way speaker systems or triple bi-amping (see chapter 6.3).

Fig. 4.2: Output conguration

Fig. 4.3: Setu p ➠ In/Out

With the OUT STEREOLINK function you can determine whether processing
with EQs, limiter, etc. is eective on the linked outputs, or whether the settings
for each output can be made independently. When this func tion is enabled (ON),
linking several outputs to each other, the display will show small connecting lines
between the individual outputs.

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The following link options (output congurations) are available:

1. MONO (no stereo links)

Fig. 4.4: Output conguration MONO

2. L(1) M(2) H(3) L(4) M(5) H(6)

Fig. 4.5: Output conguration LMHLMH

Link: L(1) > L(4) / M(2) > M(5) / H(3) > H(6)

3. L(1) L(2) M(3) M(4) H(5) H(6)

Fig. 4.6: Output conguration LLMMHH

Link: L(1) > L(2) / M(3) > M(4) / H(5) > H(6)

4. L(1) H(2) L(3) H (4) L(5) H(6)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link OFF not available

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink
(Loudspeakers)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink
(Loudspeakers)

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink
(Loudspeakers)

MONO 123456 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 ➟ 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

Sb ➟ L ➟ LM ➟ M ➟ HM ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 ➟ 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

Sb ➟ L ➟ LM ➟ M ➟ HM ➟ H

LMH LMH 123 456 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 4 2 ➟ 5 3 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 4 2 ➟ 5 3 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 4 ➟ 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ M ➟ H L ➟ M ➟ H

LL MM HH 12 34 56 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 ➟ 3 4 5 ➟ 6
L ➟ L M ➟ M H ➟ H

activ ated by enablin g

“OUT STEREO-LINK”

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g “LINK” on

OUT-page 8/8

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

Fig. 4.7: Output conguration LHLHLH

Link: L(1) > L(3) > L(5) / H(2) > H(4) > H(6)

Fig. 4.8: Set up ➠ In/Out

When Out Stereo Link is enabled, the unit warns you that all settings for the
linked outputs will be lost, because they will be overwritten with the values of
the output to be selected.

Any further changes to the parameters of a specic output will be transferred
directly to the linked output. However, any edits made to a LONG DELAY value
(see chapters 4.2.2 and 4.5.5) will not be transferred to the other output.
Thisparameter can be adjusted specically for each output. SHORT DELAY
settings (see chapters 4.2.2 and 4.5.5) will be transferred as long as OUT Stereo
Link is on.

◊ In the MONO configuration, the Out Stereo Link function cannot

be activated.

OUT

Conguration

OUT Stereo Link

SHORT Delay

Link (Chassis)

LONG Delay L ink
(Loudspeakers)

LH LH LH 12 34 56 LINK-Activation

1 ➟ 3 ➟ 5 2 ➟ 4 ➟ 6
L ➟ L ➟ L H ➟ H ➟ H

1 ➟ 3 ➟ 5 2 ➟ 4 ➟ 6
L ➟ L ➟ L H ➟ H ➟ H

1 ➟ 2 3 ➟ 4 5 ➟ 6

L ➟ H ➟ L H ➟ L ➟ H

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by enablin g

”OUT STEREO-LINK“

on SETUP- page 1/6

activ ated by

enablin g ”LINK“ on

OUT-page 8/8

Tab. 4.1: Survey of al l OUT LINK congurati ons

Fig. 4.9: Setu p ➠ In/Out

The inputs can also be linked using the parameter INSTEREO LINK. Thus, all
settings of one input can be transferred to another input, or to all inputs.

Fig. 4.10: Setup ➠ In/Ou t

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When this function is On, the display provides a warning note that shows both
the new link to be activated and the name of the inputs that will be overwritten
(black eld). Use the data wheel to edit the link to be activated (black eld).
Thevalues of input A will be transferred to the following inputs.

Possible setting

Newlink OFF A + B A + B + C A + B + C + SUM

Overwritten sett ings (empty) B B+C B+C+SUM

Tab. 4.2: In Stereo Lin k

When you edit a setting of any input, while a link is activated, all edits are
directly transferred to the linked inputs. In the case of the IN STEREO LINK
function, this also includes the DELAY values (see chapter 4.3.2).

Use the parameter IN A + B SOURCE to select the type of input signals:
ANALOGor AES/EBU (digital: via input A only).

4.2.2 DLY-CORR./AUTO-ALIGN

Fig. 4.11: Setup ➠ Dly- Corr./Auto-Align

In the AUTO-ALIGN sub-menu you can mute or open all outputs. Be sure that at
least two outputs are open (UNMUTE OUTPUTS TO ALIGN), otherwise no delay
values can be calculated, and a warning message will be displayed.

Fig. 4.13: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

If at least two or more outputs have been opened and OK has been pressed,
the cursor will jump to ADJUST NOISE LEVEL and you can hear some test noise.
Usethe data wheel to adjust the test noise. The level will be read at the outputs.
Press OK to trigger the measuring process. The DCX2496 calculates the run-time
dierences, phase shif t and polarity. The OUTs are automatically adjusted to the
optimum delay values calculated. This process cannot be executed if the test
noise level is too low.

Fig. 4.14: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

As the speed of sound depends on the air temperature, the parameter
DELAY CORRECTION on this SETUP page can be used to adjust the DCX2496 to
the ambient temperature, ensuring proper delay characteristics at all times.
Theavailable value range is from -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F) and will be taken
into account only as long as DELAY CORRECTION is ON.

With the AUTO ALIGN function you can delay the output signal automatically
by a certain amount, so as to eliminate phase cancellations caused by speaker
alignment. For example, when the diaphragms of several speakers are not
in the same phase it leads to cancellations due to arrival time dierences.
Identicalsignals are radiated from dierent positions, so that wave
crests coincide with wave troughs. If only one of these signals is delayed,
thismisalignment can becompensated.

If the arival time dierences are smaller, a short signal delay will be enough
to eliminate them (SHORT DELAY). However, if the speaker cabinets are placed
several meters away from each other, not only can phase cancellations occur
but so can audible run-time dierences. To remove these, you’ll have to use
considerably higher delay values (LONG DELAY). The LONG DELAY calculation,
however, works only with a minimum distance of four meters.

If, for example, a speaker is connected with incorrect polarity, AUTO ALIGN will
detect and—if POLARITIES is on—correct this error automatically.

Use the parameters SHORT DELAY, LONG DELAY and POLARITIES for the
automatic correction of output signals. As soon as at least one parameter is set to
YES, pressing OK will take you to another sub-menu. If not (all parameters set to
NO), you will be warned that the process cannot be executed.

4.2.3 COPY

Use the COPY function to copy parameter settings to other pages. For example,
you can transfer the EQ or gain settings from one channel to another, which saves
you a lot of time.

Fig. 4.15: Setup ➠ Copy

The parameter COPY MODE determines whether only single pages (PAGE) or the
complete channel settings (WHOLE CHANNEL) will be copied. Select PAGE mode
with the PARAM button and then select the source channel SOURCE plus the
SOURCE PAGE to be transferred to another channel. If you select just one page,
the channel to be overwritten (DESTINATION PAGE) will appear automatically
under the parameter DESTINATION. Please enter the channel to which the data
should be copied to (DESTINATION CHANNEL).

Both the source and destination Channel can be selected using the data wheel or
by pressing the corresponding channel button (IN A-C, OUT 1-6 and SUM).

Fig. 4.12: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align

Fig. 4.16: Setup ➠ Copy

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Press OK or CANCEL to subsequently copy further pages in the same way.

◊ Only similar pages with identical parameters can be copied. If you

select a SOURCE PAGE that is not available in the DESTINATION CHANNEL,
the display will read NOT AVAILABLE under DESTINATION PAGE.

Fig. 4.17: Setup ➠ Copy

If you set COPY MODE to WHOLE CHANNEL, you can copy the complete channel
settings to another channel. Use SOURCE to select the channel to be copied
(SOURCE-CHANNEL), then dene the channel to be overwritten (DESTINATION).
Theprocess is the same as in PAGE mode.

So-called “cross copying” (copying of dierent channels, for example output 1to
input A), allows the copying of only those pages that can be transferred 1:1 to
another channel. Any other pages will not be overwritten.

Previously locked pages (see chapter 4.2.4) cannot be overwritten.
Acorresponding message is displayed.

To lock a parameter page you must activate the PAGE LOCK function (ON).
Theunit will prompt you to enter a password. Use the data wheel to enter a
password with a maximum of 8 characters, and conrm your selection with OK.

◊ CAUTION: Please make a note of your password. It is impossible to

unlock parameter pages without the correct password!

Fig. 4.21: Setup ➠ Pag e Lock

Now, the parameter SELECT PAGES is displayed, enabling you to select all the
pages to be locked. Use the IN/OUT/SUM/SETUP buttons to call up a menu,
thedata wheel to selec t the page of your choice and the OK button to activate
the PAGE LOCK function.

The data wheel also allows you to scroll through a list of all pages, from which
you can select the ones you wish to lock. This is the only way to call up

the ALL PAGES function that lets you lock all pages in one operation.
Tounlock all pages at once, select ALL PAGES and press CANCEL. As before,

the selected pages must be conrmed and locked with OK. Locked pages are
displayed with a closed lock symbol. If a page is unlocked, the lock symbol is
open. Use the CANCEL button to unlock a previously locked page.

◊ The OK and CANCEL functions cannot be selected in the display with the

cursor. They can only be activated with the corresponding buttons on
the front panel.

Fig. 4.18: Setup ➠ Copy

4.2.4 PAGE LOCK

In this menu you can lock individual parameter pages, preventing them from
being edited without rst entering a password. This is useful for P.A. rental
companies, for example, who want to make sure that certain “harmful” pages
with necessary xed settings cannot be accessed by the user.

Fig. 4.19: Setup ➠ Page Loc k

In the PAGE LOCK menu you can either lock single pages or all pages. In this case,
you need a password to edit the pages. The parameter PAGE LOCK is set to OFF
by default. As long as it is not ON, you can skip this page and move on to the next.

Use the CHECK function for an overview of all locked pages. The locked pages
from the list now appearing can be selected with the data wheel. This function is
located at the bottom right of the display and must be selected with the cursor.

When you call up a locked page, you will at rst notice no dierence.
Only when you try to edit a parameter, will the display prompt you to
enter your password. Entering the correct password and conrming it
with OK will take you back to the page, now ready for editing.

To activate PAGE LOCK again, go to the PAGE LOCK page (4/6) and enter your
password again. Now, all settings are available, i.e. you can activate or deactivate
PAGE LOCK completely by selecting the line “PAGE LOCK: ON” with the cursor and
setting this parameter to ON or OFF with the data wheel.

4.2.5 GLOBAL LOCK

This function allows you to lock all parameter pages if you want to make sure
that nobody can edit your settings while you‘re away during a break in a live
performance, for example.

Fig. 4.22: Se tup ➠ Global Lock

Fig. 4.20: Se tup ➠ Page Lock

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On this SETUP page you can activate the GLOBAL LOCK function (ON),
entera password, then conrm with OK. Now, if you try to edit any parameter,
thedisplay will prompt you to enter your password. The process follows
the same logic as the PAGE LOCK routine.

Fig. 4.23: Set up ➠ Global Lock

◊ Activating PAGE LOCK and/or GLOBAL LOCK auto matically locks all STORE

and RECALL pages.

CAUTION: If you have locked individual pages with PAGE LOCK and deactivated
the GLOBAL LOCK function with the correct password, you can not yet make
any changes to the corresponding page. You must rst unlock this page in the
PAGE LOCK menu. When using the GLOBAL LOCK feature, we recommend that
you unlock all pages in the PAGE LOCK menu (UNLOCK ALL).

4.2.6 MISCELLANEOUS

2. LINK (RS-485)

Fig. 4.27: Setu p ➠ Miscellaneous

LINK
(RS-485) =

PC

TERM-Switch: ON

RS-485

DEVICE ID: 1
PORT: LINK (RS-485)

RS-485

DEVICE ID: 2
PORT: LINK (RS-485)

RS-485

DEVICE ID: 3
PORT: LINK (RS-485)

DCX2496

DCX2496

DCX2496

Fig. 4.24: Setup ➠ M iscellaneous

On this page, the current version of your DCX2496 operating software is
shown in the top right corner of the display (e.g. VERSION: 1.0). This is just a
message and cannot be selected. Additionally, this menu provides ve user
settings. Firstly,you can adapt the CONTRAST of the display to ambient
conditions. Secondly,you can assign a DEVICE ID to your DCX2496, allowing
you to daisy-chain several units via the rear panel RS-485 network interface
(LINK A and B). The rst unit is connected to a PC either via one of the LINK
interfaces (RS-485) orvia the RS-232 interface.

The PORT parameter provides three dierent modes for the PC remote control:

1. PC (RS-232)

Fig. 4.25: Set up ➠ Miscellaneous

DCX2496

PC (RS-232) =

PC

RS-232

DEVICE ID: 1
PORT: PC (RS-232)

Fig. 4.28: LINK (R S-485) mode

Please use this mode when several ULTRADRIVE PROs are linked to each other via
the network inter faces LINK A and B and the rst unit in the chain is connected
to a computer via the RS-485 interface. The last unit in the chain must have a
termination (TERM switch on rear panel = ON). The RS-232 interface is not used
in this conguration.

3. PC -> LINK

Fig. 4.29: Se tup ➠ Miscellaneous

TERM-Switch: ON

PC -> LINK =

RS-232

DEVICE ID: 1

PC

PORT: PC -> LINK

RS-232

DEVICE ID: 2
PORT: LINK (RS-485)

DCX2496

DCX2496

Fig. 4.26: PC (RS -232) mode

Use this setting if you want to connect only one DCX2496 to your computer via
the RS-232 interface. It is impossible to daisy-chain several units in this mode.

TERM-Switch: ON

Fig. 4.30: PC -> LINK mode

RS-232

DEVICE ID: 3
PORT: LINK (RS-485)

DCX2496

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Please use this mode on the rst unit when several ULTRADRIVE PROs are linked
to each other via LINK A and B, and the rst unit in the chain is connected to a
computer via the RS-232 interface. In this conguration, the last AND the rst
unit in the chain must have their TERM switch ON, since both are integrated into
the system via only one LINK interface.

◊ General rule: Whenever one device within a chain has been connected

to the system via only one LINK interface, its TERM switch must be
pressed (ON) to avoid data reflections and hence transmission errors.
In PC (RS-232) mode this switch is not needed because the LINK
interfaces are not used.

The parameter DELAY UNIT determines the units of both measurement and
temperature used for the delay settings in the corresponding menus. You can
choose between m / mm / C° and ft / in / F°. When you change from meters/
millimeters to feet/inch, the temperature will be changed automatically from
°Celsius to °Fahrenheit. These settings cannot be made independently of
eachother.

The MUTE OUTS WHEN POWER ON function is used to protect connected
equipment such as power amps and loudspeakers. When it is on (YES),
alloutputs of the ULTRADRIVE PRO are muted during power-up. To restore the
output conguration of your presets, you will have to activate the respective
outputs individually or call up the preset again using RECALL (see chapter

4.7). UsingRECALL to switch from one preset to another automatically mutes
all outputs, as soon as a preset has a dierent output conguration.
However, if the output congurations are the same, the muted outputs of the
new preset will beloaded.

When MUTE OUTS WHEN POWER ON is disabled (NO), the last output
conguration used will be recalled during power-up.

4.3 IN A/B/C menu

On these pages you can dene the EQ, delay and similar values for the individual
input signals, and hence optimize the overall sound.

4.3.1 GAIN

Press one of the buttons IN A, IN B or IN C to enter the INPUT menu of the
corresponding input. On the rst page, you can adjust the input gain for the
signal (GAIN). The setting range is from -15 to +15 dB.

You can delay either the IN A, B or C signal to compensate for arrival time
dierences—resulting from oset stereo signals or so-called “delay lines”
(“delay towers”). Activate the function with DELAY (ON) and select the delay
time of your choice with DISTANCE/TIME. The values DISTANCE and TIME are
linked to each other, i.e. both values are edited simultaneously when you turn
the data wheel. IN A (B/C) NAME allows you to enter a name with a maximum of
8characters for the input signal selected.

4.3.3 EQ

Fig.4 .33: In A ➠ EQ

On this page you can process the sound of the input signals with the help of
various equalizer settings.

The EQ parameter determines whether this function is generally ON or OFF. Inthe
adjacent NR eld you can select the number of EQs. There are various lters
available, which can be used and edited. Their number depends on the current
processor capacity, which is shown as a percentage next to the number of the
lter. The free capacity of the processor is directly dependent upon the number
and type of the lter selected (e.g. >FREE: 33%).

Use TYPE to dene the lter type you wish to use. You can choose from low-pass
(LP), high-pass (HP) and band-pass (BP) lters. Description:

The low-pass lter raises (positive gain) or lowers (negative gain) the level
of the frequency band below the adjusted frequency. The high-pass lter
raises (positive gain) or lowers (negative gain) the level of the frequency
band above the adjusted frequency. Use TYPE to set a slope of 6 or 12 dB/oct.
for the high-pass or low-pass lter, or to determine the quality (Q) of the
band-pass lter.

The band-pass lter raises or lowers the level of the frequency range around
the adjusted frequency. The quality parameter Q determines the width of the
resulting bell-shaped lter curve.

The FREQ parameter controls the cuto frequency, at which the lter starts
working. In the case of the low-pass and high-pass lters, the cuto frequency
is the point, at which low and/or high frequencies are processed. The entire
frequency spectrum ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Fig. 4.31: In A ➠ Gain

Below this parameter you can see a graphic representation of the current IN-OUT
conguration (OUTPUT CONFIG). Additionally, the display shows whether or not
the input is used for the SUM signal (see chapter 4.4). This is just a message.
Youcannot edit anything here! OUT congurations are shown on the
SETUP page 1/6. The input source selection for SUM and for the various OUTs is
determined on page 1 in the corresponding menus (SUM, OUT).

4.3.2 DELAY/NA M E

Fig. 4.32: In A ➠ De lay/Name

Use the GAIN parameter to dene the degree of boost/cut applied to a specic
frequency band. The setting range is from -15 to +15 dB.

◊ When you set GAIN to 0 dB, the corresponding filter is inoperative!

This means that you cannot select a new type. Only when this
values is higher or lower than 0 dB, will the filter be activated,
and you can select a new filter type. Please note that two or more
filters are used for one frequency range when LINK is active.
Consequently, the processor performance will decrease.

With the Q parameter you can set both the quality of the band-bass lter and
the amount of interaction with adjacent frequency ranges around the center
frequency. The higher this value, the lesser the inuence on neighboring
frequencies. This function is available only for the band-pass lters; its range is
adjustible from 0.1 to 10.

The number of lters available depend on the processing power (>FREE)
available. Filters can be allocated to either the inputs or outputs in any
proportion. The more lters are activated, the lower the processing power and
vice versa.

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4.3.4 DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER)

As the DYNAMIC EQ is a highly complex module, its parameters are allocated to
two pages—the FILTER and the DYNAMICS parameters pages.

The DYNAMIC EQ inuences a specic frequency range of the signal, depending
on the volume level. It can either boost or cut this frequency range, depending
on the gain setting made by the user. If the gain control is set to lower the
respective frequency range in level, and if a preset THRESHOLD is exceeded, the
EQ modies the sound by reducing the gain of the frequency range. The amount
of gain reduction applied is dened by the RATIO value. When the signal drops
below threshold again, the frequency range is “smoothed out” again, i.e. the
DYNAMIC EQ stops processing the signal.

When you dene a certain boost with the GAIN control, the gain of the
frequency range is raised depending on the volume level. When the level of
the selected frequency range drops below a preset THRESHOLD, the range is
boosted by a certain amount (RATIO). As soon as the threshold is exceeded again,
the DYNAMIC EQ stops processing the signal.

Fig. 4.34: In A ➠ Dy namic EQ (➠ Filter)

Settings

TYPE BP

FREQ 1.00 kHz

GAIN

Q 0.1

THRESHOLD -40 dB

RATI O ∞ : 1

Tab. 4.3: Band-pas s settings wit h extreme value s (results in g. 4.36)

0

dBu

Positive gain >

gain boost

after dropping

below threshold

-40

dBu

+15 dB > continu ous line

0 dB > broken lin e

-15 dB > dotted line

Threshold

-40 dBu

Negative gain >

gain reduction

after exceeding

threshold

0

dBu

The complete DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER) page corresponds to the EQ page in
terms of operation and to the parameters in terms of number and type.
Exception: Onlyone lter is selectable.

4.3.5 DYNAMIC EQ DYNAMICS

On this page you can edit both the threshold and the operating mode of the
compressor and/or expander (volume-dependent sound processing).

Fig. 4.35: In A ➠ Dynam ic EQ (➠ Dynamics)

The THRESHOLD parameter denes a threshold, activating the lter function
once that threshold is exceeded. If the lter has been set to reduce the gain
on the DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER) page (GAIN < 0), this frequency range will be cut,
assoon as it exceeds the threshold.

However, if the lter has been set to raise the gain (GAIN > 0), the frequency
range is boosted, as soon as its level drops below the threshold. The threshold
setting range is from -60 to 0 dB.

Next, you can use the RATIO parameter to dene the amount of gain
boost/cut. RATIO adjusts the level balance between the input and output
signals. Available settings range from 1.1 : 1 (minimum boost/cut) to ∞ :
1 (maximum boost/cut).

ATTACK denes how fast the DYNAMIC EQ reacts to signals exceeding or falling

below THRESHOLD, and can be set from
1 to 200 milliseconds.

RELEASE controls the recovery time needed by the EQ to stop processing the

signal, once it has exceeded or fallen below THRESHOLD (depends on the GAIN
setting). Available RELEASE times are from 20 to 4,000 milliseconds.

Fig. 4.36: Filter curves with gain above/below threshold

4.4 SUM menu

In addition to its inputs A-C, the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 provides an internal
source signal that can be composed of these three input signals. This SUM signal
can be edited at any time, much like any other input signal, so that you have a
maximum of four separate source signals available.

4.4.1 INPUT/GAIN

Fig. 4.37: Sum ➠ Input/Gain

In this menu, the parameter IN SELECT allows you to dene a combination of
two inputs forming the SUM signal. Available options are: IN A + IN B, IN A +
IN C and IN B + IN C. Of course, you can also use just one input signal as your
SUM signal (IN A, IN B or IN C), by doubling one of the inputs. It is impossible,
however, to form a SUM signal composed of all input signals!
If no additional source signal is required, set IN SELECT to OFF. The current SUM
conguration is shown graphically below this parameter.

In the top left corner of the display you can use SUM INPUT Gains to adjust
the input signal of the inputs A-C. The signal controlled here is taken directly
from post-input converters—not post-EQ or post-Dynamics. Therefore, it is not
necessary to re-adjust the input gain. The SUM INPUT GAINS setting range is from

-15 to +15 dB.

With the OUT GAIN parameter you can control the internal output level of
the sum signal. This signal is also taken pre-EQ, pre-Dynamics, etc. and is then
routed to output channels 1-6. The gain setting also ranges from -15 to +15 dB.
Thus,you can use one parameter to quickly adjust all inputs together in their
adjusted balance at the same time.

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The following SUM pages are 100% identical to the IN A/B/C pages 2/5 to
5/5 (see chapters 4.3.2 to 4.3.5)!

4.5 OUT 1-6 menu

Press one of the OUT 1-6 buttons to enter the OUTPUT menu of the respective
output. Here, you can set the IN-OUT conguration, X-OVER POINT or, as with the
input signals, the EQ and DYNAMIC EQ parameters.

4.5.1 GENERAL

Fig. 4.38: Out 5 ➠ G eneral

On the rst page of this menu, the parameter INPUT SOURCE allows you to
choose the input signal feeding the selected output. Available options are the
inputs A-C and the additional SUM signal. If a STEREO-LINK conguration has
been previously selected in the SETUP menu (see chapter 4.2.1. IN/OUT), inputA
will automatically be routed to the LEFT CHANNEL outputs, and input B to the
RIGHT CHANNEL outputs. However, these preset congurations can be edited
asdesired.

The OUT 16 GAIN parameter controls the volume level of the respective
output channel (also pre-EQ, pre-DYNAMIC EQ, etc.). The setting range is from

-15 to +15dB. Just as the inputs, the output levels should be set properly to
avoiddistortion.

The third parameter, OUT 16NAME can be used to assign specic names to the
outputs. In contrast to the DCX2496 inputs, you cannot enter single characters
here, but you may choose from a list of preset names (e.g. LEFT LOW-MID,
RIGHTHI-MID, SUBWOOFER etc.). Depending on the output conguration
(e.g.LMHLMH) and the output selected, the system assigns a default name.
Thisname can be changed at any time by using the data wheel to selec t a
dierent name from thelist.

Use the TYPE parameter in the top left corner of the display to dene the type
of curve at the lower (lef t) slope. To dene the upper (right) slope, use the TYPE
parameter in the top right corner of the display. Both parameters are marked by
a curve symbol.

You can choose from three dierent types of lters:

1. Butterworth (with a slope of either 6, 12, 18, 24 or 48 dB/oct)

2. Bessel (with a slope of either 12 or 24 dB/oct.)

3. Linkwitz-Riley (with a slope of either 12, 24 or 48 dB/oct.)

◊ With higher slopes, the number of filters goes down (see EQ page 3/6,

display >FREE<). For each 12 dB increase in slope, you will lose 1-2 EQs.

The FREQ parameter in the top left corner of the display selects the lower (left)
cuto frequency for one output. With the same parameter on the right-hand
side you can determine the upper (right) cuto frequency. These parameters,
too, aremarked by a curve symbol.

The XOVER ADJUST MODE, when set to “FREE”, allows you to enter all TYPE
and FREQ values, independent of one another. When set to “LINK”, you can couple
the X-Over lters of adjacent outputs. Though your entries are retained, theywill
be proportionally shifted with each parameter change. When you shift the
upper cuto frequency of OUT 1 in the LMHLMH conguration for test purposes,
thelower cuto frequency of OUT 2 will be shifted as well.

The following pages 3/8 to 5/8 (EQ, DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER) and DYNAMIC EQ
(DYNAMICS)) are 100% identical to the IN pages 3/5 to 5/5!

4.5.3 LIMITER

To protect your power ampliers and loudspeakers, the ULTRADRIVE PRO
DCX2496 features a limiter for each of the six outputs. Use this device to suppress
harmful level peaks.

Output-

conguration

LMHL MH Left Lowe Left Mid L eft Hi Right Low Right Mid Right Hi

LLMMHH Left Low Right Low Left Mid Right Mid Left Hi Right Hi

L HL HLH Le ft Low Left Hi Center Low Center Hi Right Low Right Hi

MONO Sub-woofer Low Low-Mid Mid Hi-Mid Hi

Tab. 4.4: Default out put names, depend ing on output cong uration

OUT 1 OUT 2 O UT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 O UT 6

4.5.2 XOVER POINTS

On this page, you can dene the cuto frequencies and lter curves for the
individual outputs, which are displayed graphically for one stereo side and over
the entire frequency range. Use the OUT buttons 1-6 to select the output to be
processed. A frame around the selected OUT number highlights your selection.

Fig. 4.39: Out 5 ➠ X-O ver Points

Fig. 4.40: Ou t 5 ➠ Limiter

Use the LIMITER parameter to switch this function ON or OFF. The corresponding
THRESHOLD parameter determines (similarly to the DYNAMIC EQ) the LIMITER
threshold (-24 to 0 dB). RELEASE controls the recovery time that elapses
between the point when the signal drops below THRESHOLD and the deactivation
of the LIMITER function (20 to 4,000 ms).

4.5.4 POLARITY/PHASE

Any phase errors at the outputs (cancellation of specic frequency ranges) may
be corrected here.

Fig. 4.41: Out 5 ➠ Polarity/Phase

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The POLARIT Y parameter determines whether the phase of an output signal
is INVERTED or not (NORMAL)—just as if you had inverted the polarity of your
speakers. Use the PHASE parameter to adjust the precise phase position at the
upper X-OVER frequency of the currently selected output. This ne adjustment
is necessary when two output signals are not perfectly displayed by 0° or 180°
with regard to each other.

4.5.5 DELAY

Fig. 4.42: Out 5 ➠ Delay

The DLY parameter in the top left corner of the display switches the DELAY
function ON or OFF. With the LINK function you can couple several output
DELAYS, so that you only have to adjust one DELAY for a whole stack of speakers.
However, this applies to LONG DELAY values only. SHORT DELAY values
can be adjusted separately and independently of the LINK function, and can
be linked to each other in the SETUP menu (page 1/6), using the parameter
OUT STEREOLINK.

The parameters SHORT and LONG allow you to dene the DELAY values of
your choice. The setting range for the SHORT Delay is from 0 to 4,000 mm
(= 0.00 to 11.64 ms) and the LONG Delay can be adjusted from 0.00 to 200.00 m
(= 0.00 to 582.24ms).

MUTE settings of any type can be made exclusively on this page. As soon as an
input/output has been muted, the bottom red LED above the corresponding
input/output button lights up.

Press MUTE again or select another menu to quit the MUTE menu. Pressing the
IN or OUT buttons has no eect.

4.7 RECALL menu

The increasing popularity of portable computer systems such as notebooks and
laptop computers has prompted consumers to ask for portable and exchangeable
storage media to give them a cer tain amount of exibility. In the late 80’s a
consortium of manufacturers developed a design, connec tion and software
standard for memor y cards called PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
International Association). PCMCIA cards have also become the media of choice
in audio engineering, allowing the user to store data externally via PCMCIA card
slots. Today, the cards are usually referred to as PC cards.

Your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has a PCMCIA card slot on the front panel,
allowing you to store your presets easily, without having to use the internal
memory of the device. Use the RECALL menu to recall previously stored presets
(see chapter 4.8)—from the card or from the internal memory.

Fig. 4.44: Rec all ➠ Internal/Card

With the LINK function activated, all LONG DELAY changes at one output are
transferred to the corresponding output (L > M > H of one stereo side)—
irrespective of the selected output conguration (e.g. LMHLMH).

◊ If the LINK function is activated for one output, it will be switched on

for ALL other outputs as well.

When you have set all DELAY values for the outputs and then activated the LINK
function for one of them, the LONG DELAY values are NOT transferred to the
linked outputs. This happens only when you edit any parameters that change the
values of the linked outputs proportionally. The current DELAY values are still not
copied, but rather the linked output values follow the changes.

The output links are shown graphically, with the currently selected OUT channel
displayed as an inverted loudspeaker, in the top right-hand corner of the display.
Below are the DELAY times shown on a timeline.

4.6 MUTE menu

Fig. 4.43: Mute ➠ Select

On this page, you can mute individual or all input/output channels.
Use the parameters MUTE ALL OUTS and MUTE ALL INS to disable (OK)
or de-mute (CANCEL) the inputs/outputs of the DCX2496 in one go. To mute
or de-mute individual channels, please use the respective input/output
buttons (e.g. OUT 2, IN A, SUM, etc.). The lower part of the display only shows
the status of the channel and does not allow for any selection.

In the upper display line, the parameter CURRENT NR indicates the current
preset. If the preset has been edited but not yet stored, an arrow plus “EDITED”
appears below this line. Now, if you try to load a new preset, the unit warns you
that the current preset has not been saved yet. If you continue to load a new
preset, all settings will be lost.

Fig. 4.45: Recall ➠ Internal/Card

If you wish to store the current preset before loading a new one, cancel RECALL
and change to the STORE menu (see chapter 4.8).

The parameter RECALL NR allows you to select the BANK, from which to load
a preset (INT or CARD) and the NUMBER of the preset. Both values are shown
in the large right-hand window Use the data wheel to select a preset (1 - 60).
Conrmyour selection with OK to return to the previously selected menu
(beforeentering RECALL).

◊ “Empty” presets (without a name) cannot be RECALLED.

4.8 STORE menu

Use this menu to store previously created presets in the internal memory or on a
PCMCIA card.

◊ Only use “5 V ATA Flash Card” PC cards. Though the memory capacity

of the storage medium can be selec ted freely, it is impossible to
store more than 60 presets. If you need more memor y capacity you
can store your presets externally on a PC (data dump via RS-232 or
LINK RS-485 interface).

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4.8.1 INTERNAL/CARD

Fig. 4.46: Store ➠ Inter nal/Card

In this menu, STORE TO selects the bank to which the preset is stored:
INTERNAL or CARD. The window on the right-hand side lists the presets already
stored in the internal memory or on a PCMCIA card. You can allocate a memory
location to the preset, give it a NAME and overwrite an existing conguration or
select an unused memory location. If you want to overwrite an existing preset,
thenconrm your command with OK. The display will prompt you to conrm
once again. Press OK to conrm, or CANCEL to quit.

Fig. 4.47: Store ➠ Internal/Card

Fig. 4.50: Stor e ➠ Delete/Format

Press OK to delete the preset. Locked presets cannot be deleted.

Fig. 4.51: Store ➠ Delete/Format

Additionally, this menu page allows you to format a memory card. If CARD
was selected in the DELETE menu, and the FORMAT CARD function is enabled,
thelower display line changes from PUSH OK TO DELETE to PUSH OK TO FORMAT.

If the preset to be overwritten was previously locked in the PRESET LOCK menu
(see chapter 4.8.4), the process cannot be completed; a corresponding message
is displayed.

Fig. 4.48: Store ➠ Inter nal/Card

If you save to an unused preset location, the store command will be executed
directly, i.e. without further prompts.

◊ Please note that you have to assign a name to each preset.

Presets without a proper name cannot be saved.

AUTO-STORE

Your DCX2496 features an AUTO-STORE function. This means that
all settings are saved automatically, once every few seconds, to a
temporary, non-volatile memory. For example, if there is a power
failure while you’re editing, at least the last few edits (before the
last auto-store operation) are available directly from the auto-store
memory. This function cannot be disabled.

4.8.2 DELETE/FORMAT

Fig. 4.52: Store ➠ De lete/Format

When you conrm with OK, the preset warns you that formatting will erase all
existing presets on the card.

Fig. 4.53: Store ➠ Delete/For mat

Conrm formatting with OK. Press CANCEL to quit.

◊ ATTENTION: Formatting will also erase locked presets!

4.8.3 COPY

On the third page of the STORE menu you can copy presets within one bank or
from the internal memory (INT) to a PCMCIA CARD, and vice versa.

Fig. 4.49: Store ➠ Delete/For mat

On the next menu page you can erase presets from the internal memory or an
external memory card. Similar to the previous page, just use DELETE to select
the BANK (CARD or INT), then, in the right-hand window, mark the preset to be
deleted. When you press OK, the display prompts you to conrm your selection.

Fig. 4.54: Store ➠ Copy

SOURCE selects the memory from which to copy (SOURCE BANK), while
DESTINATION determines the DESTINATION BANK. Below, you can select the

SOURCE PRESET and the DESTINATION PRESET. The display indicates both the
number, name and status (LOCKED/UNLOCKED) of the preset.

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Fig. 4.55: Store ➠ Copy

◊ Locked DESTINATION PRESETS cannot be overwritten. In this case,

the display informs you that the process cannot be completed.
Since SOURCE PRESETS will not get lost during the copying process,
it does not matter whether they are locked or not.

When all settings have been made and conrmed with OK, the DESTINATION
PRESET is directly overwritten and the display indicates the name of the new
preset. Locked SOURCE PRESETS are stored as unlocked presets. To lock them,
goto the next page of the STORE menu (PRESET-LOCK). You can also unlock
locked DESTINATION PRESETS there.

Fig. 4.56: Stor e ➠ Copy

Additionally, you can copy all presets in one operation, by selecting ALL PRESETS
in both SOURCE and DESTINATION PRESETS. Prior to that, all presets in the
destination memor y must be unlocked. When you conrm with OK, the displays
warns you that all DESTINATION PRESETS will be overwritten.

5. Audio Connections

The BEHRINGER ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has standard electronically balanced
inputs and outputs. The circuit design has an automatic hum suppression with
balanced signals and is able to operate, without problem, even at highest
levels. Externally-induced mains hum etc. is thus eciently suppressed.
Theservo-function, also automatic, recognizes the connec tion of unbalanced
pin assignments and changes the nominal level internally so that there is no
dierence in level between the input and output signals (6dB correction).

◊ Please ensure that only qualified persons install and operate the

device. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient
contact to ear th. Electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of
the unit.

Balanced use with XLR connectors

12

3

input

1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)

1

2

3

output

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3
have to be bridged

Fig. 5.1: XLR connections

Fig. 4.57: Store ➠ Copy

Press OK to complete the process, or CANCEL to quit.

◊ It is impossible to copy a bank to the same memory location

(e.g. ALL INTERNAL PRESETS to ALL INTERNAL PRESETS).

4.8.4 PRESETLOCK

Fig. 4.58: Stor e ➠ Preset-Lock

The last page of the STORE menu allows you to LOCK or UNLOCK your presets.

SELECT selects the corresponding bank (INT or CARD), the right-hand window

displays the preset. Use ALL PRESETS to select all presets. Press OK to lock the
preset, or CANCEL to unlock it.

Here, you can unlock a DESTINATION PRESET you wish to overwrite, or lock
recently copied presets.

6. Applications

On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your
ULTRADRIVE PRO, using a few practical examples. For each example there is
an appropriate preset available, which you can use as a star ting point for your
own set-ups.

Please note that these presets provide only basic outline settings that must
be adapted to meet your specic requirements in terms of loudspeaker,
amplierand room acoustics!

The application examples are arranged in three groups:

1. Classic setups (chapters 6.1 – 6.6)

2. Special applications: zoning / delay lines / surround
(chapters 6.7 – 6.9)

3. Large-scale applications requiring two DCX (chapters 6.10 – 6.12)

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6.1 Stereo tri-amp operation

In A

In B

Left

Stereo output

Right

Out 1 2 3 4 5 6

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High (3)

High (6)

Mid (2)

Mid (5)

Low (1)

Low (4) Loudspeaker left Loudspeaker right

Fig. 6.1: Stereo 3-way operation

Stereo Tri-Amp operation is one of the most popular applications. The stereo input signals (In A+B) are split up into three frequency bands per stereo side and then
reproduced using the 6 outputs. This ensures the best possible use of your 3-way sound reinforcement system, since the individual drivers reproduce only those
frequency ranges for which they are ideally suited. Intermodulation distortion is thus eectively minimized.

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6.2 Stereo bi-amp operation plus monosubwoofer

Right

Stereo output

Left

In A

In B

Left (2)

Left (1)

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High

HighRight (4)

Right (3) Mid

Mid

SUM (A + B) signal (5)

Low

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Mono bass (amplier mono bridged)

Outputs: (6 is not used)1 2 3 4 5

Mono subwoofer

Fig. 6.2: Stereo 2-way operation plus subwoofer

Each driver (speaker diaphragm) of the two 2-way speaker cabinets is controlled separately to ensure optimum reproduction of treble and mid-range frequencies.
The bass is reproduced by a mono subwoofer, which is driven by a power amp in mono-bridged mode. The sub-woofer receives its signal from the DCX’s “SUM” input,
which is limited to bass frequencies and is the sum of mix signals In A+B. The unused input C and output 6 could be used for a mono delay line, forexample.

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6.3 3x bi-amp operation (LCR/Triple Bi-Amping)

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In A

Outputs: 1

Low

High

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High (2) High (4)

Lo w (1)

Left

Low (3)

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Left

2 3 4 5 6

channel

In B In C

Low High

Mid

(Center)

RightCenter

Low

High

High (6)

Low (5)

Right

Fig 6.3: 3x2-way operation [LCR/Triple Bi-Amping]

Three 2-way speakers driven from three inputs. Such a setup is used for stage monitors or in cinemas, where, in most cases, the two stereo cabinets (completely to the
left and right) are used to play back music and eec ts, whilethe center cabinet reproduces voices. Hence the name L-C-R, which stands for “Left-Center-Right”.

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6.4 Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer

Right

Stereo output

Left

In A

In B

B815NEO
Left active
loudspeaker

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High (1)

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Passive mono subwoofer

SUM (A + B) signal

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Stereo power amplier (mono bridged)

B815NEO
Right active
loudspeaker

Outputs: 1 2 3 (4, 5 and 6 not used)

Low (3)

Output 4 usable as additional mono delay line output.
Output 5 + 6 usable as additional stereo delay line output.

Fig. 6.4: Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer

A full-range stereo signal is sent to two active speaker cabinets for stereo reproduction. There is no need for a dedicated frequency separation because the crossover
and amplier in the active speaker are perfectly adapted to each other. However, to achieve more power in the bass, low frequencies are cut o in the active cabinets
and routed to a subwoofer. The power amp is set to mono-bridged mode and the SUM signal derived from In A+B is sent to the subwoofer. Outputs 4 to 6 can be used
as mono or stereo delay lines.

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6.5 Stereo operation plus 2 subwoofers

In A

In B

Left

Stereo output

Right

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Out 1 2 3 4 (5 and 6 not used)

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Low (3)

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B1220 PRO

Left passive
loudspeaker

High (2)

High (4)

Left active subwoofer Right passive subwoofer

Right passive
loudspeaker

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Low (1)

Output 5 + 6 usable as additional mono delay line outputs.

Fig. 6.5: Stereo operation plus 2 woofer cabinets

Only two frequency ranges (Low and High) are used on each stereo side. Thetwo passive speaker cabinets for the higher frequencies are limited towards the bass end
and are ne-tuned in their sound with the DCX’s internal equalizer. The stereo bass signal is rst sent to the active woofer, which also provides the passive woofer
cabinet with sucient power for the right-hand low-frequency channel. The unused outputs 5 and 6 can be used as mono delay lines.

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6.6 Stereo bi-amp operation plus subwoofer and additional monitor

Monitor output

Right

Left

Stereo sub master

In A

In B In C

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High (2)

Left Right

Active mono subwoofer

High (4)

Mid (3)

Mid (1)

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Full Range mono monitor

Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Low (5) SUM (A + B) signal

In C signal

Fig. 6.6: Stere o 2-way operation plus s ubwoofer and addi tional monitor

Inputs A+B carry the stereo signal optimized for the two 2-way speakers. Thewoofer signal is derived from the sum signal of A+B, limited in its frequency range and
routed to the active sub-woofer. A separate signal from the mixing console (aux/subgroup) for a separate speaker can be processed via In C. In our example, this is a
full-range stage monitor with its own amplier able to play back a dedicated monitor mix for the singer, drummer or other performers.

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6.7 Mono 6-zone distribution mode

XENYX X2222USB Mixing console

Mono master
output

In A

(1)

Left

EUROLIVE B1520 PRO

Outputs: 1

(Sub) (Mid)(Low

(Low)

(2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Right Left Right Left Right

2 3 4 5 6

Mid)

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Identical full range mono output signals

(High mid)

(High)

Fig. 6.7: Mono 6-way “Zoning” (signal distribution mode)

In this special-purpose application, the ULTRADRIVE PRO is not used as a frequency crossover but rather as a signal distributor, for dedicated EQing plus individual
delays and separate volume settings for each output. The monophonic mix signal is split up and sent to six equal outputs. It can be used for a variety of applications
requiring the transmission of music or speech over large distances or to several rooms or rooms consisting of several compartments. Examples are large discotheques,
multi-room clubs/pubs/bars, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, lobbies, trade show and conference halls, railway stations, churches/cathedrals and even at home
where you can use the DXC2496 to play back music in every room.

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6.8 Stereo 3-zone delay line

Main
amplication

All loudspeakers: full range

Left (1) Right (2)

EUROLIVE B1520 PRO

Left (3) Right (4)

Right

Stereo master

Left

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(Low)

Delay line 1

(High)

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(Low)

Delay line 2

(High)

Right

Stereo sub master

Left

In A

Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 6

In A

(Low)

Delay line 3

Left (5) Right (6)

(High)

Fig. 6.8: Triple s tereo delay line

In this application, the ULTRADRIVE PRO is not used as a crossover network. Instead, it produces stereo delay lines, i.e. stereo speaker cabinets delayed in time with
regard to each other. All pairs of cabinets are supplied with the same full-range stereo input signal A+B. Then, these pairs can be placed at regular distances away
from the stage, as is often the case at big open-air concerts. Thefarther away the original signal (usually the music played on stage) is, themore audible the delay
between speaker signal (close to the listener) and original signal (far away) becomes. The DCX2496 allows you to make up for the resulting echoes by adding specic
delay times to the speaker signals. This allows the audience to feel as if they were “part of it” even though they may be far away from the stage—and this without any
annoying echoes.

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6.9 3.0 Channel surround

Out 5/6 identic

In A

In B In C In C Signal

Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Left

Stereo sub master

Right

Mono surround channel

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2x mono surround

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Low Full range (mono)

High

Surround rear

Left (5)

Right (6)

Stereo high frequencies

Stereo low frequencies

High

High

Surround front

Low Left (1)

Low

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Right (4)

Left (2)

Right (3)

Fig. 6.9: Surr ound 3.0

With this 3-channel conguration your audience experiences a live surround sound that comes close to the popular “Dolby Surround” sound format. The2-way front
speakers carry the main stereo signal from inputs A+B. Aseparate mono surround signal is supplied via In C, which is reproduced by two rear (or side) full-range
speakers. The surround signal can be a delayed signal derived from the stereo sum signal, it can be processed with reverb or any other eec t, or it can even provide a
separate sound. Using this conguration, yoursurround music performances, slide shows, silent-movies or video shows will be a real experience—the sound of ocean
waves lapping onto the shore or space ships ying through outer space—all embedded into “atmo” sounds oating around the room.

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6.10 Stereo 4-way bridged system plus 2 monitors

XENYX X2222USB Mixing console

Stereo master
left channel

Mono out 1

Mono out 4

Mono out 3

Mono
out 2
(Sub)

RS-232

In A

6 5 4 3 2 1 Outputs Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 6

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In B In C In A In B In C

High (4)

High mid (3) High mid (3)

Mid (2) Mid (2)

Low (1) Low (1)

Left Right

In B signal (5)

In C signal (6)

LINK

(RS-485)

4-way

loudspeaker tpwers

(In A signal)

In B signal (5)

Stereo master
right channel

High (4)

In C signal (6)

Full range
mono monitors

EUROLIVE F1220A

Full range
mono monitors

Fig. 6.10: 4-way mono -bridged oper ation plus 2 monito rs (per stereo sid e)

This application uses one ULTRADRIVE PRO for each stereo side. When both units are coupled to each other via the LINK jacks, and one of them is additionally
connected to a notebook/PC, you can use the computer to remotely control both devices with our free CrossOverRemote Software.

In this example, each DCX2496 is supplied with one side of the main stereo signal (In A). Two additional mono signals are routed from the console to inputs B and
C. Two power amps each are used for the 4-way paths of each P.A. stack, while the third power amp drives two full-range stage monitors. This allows for building a
stereo 4-way system that gives the musicians four on-stage monitors that can be “accessed” individually.

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6.11 5-way mono operation plus 1 additional mono signal

XENYX X2222USB Mixing console

Mono out 1

Stereo master
left channel

RS-232

In A In B In A In B

1 2 3 4 5 6 Outputs Outputs: 6 5 4 3 2 1

EUROPOWER EP2000
Stereo power amplier

High (6) High (6)

High mid (5) High mid (5)

Mid (4) Mid (4)

Low mid (3) Low mid (3)

LINK

(RS-485)

4-way

loudspeaker towers

(In A Signal)

Mono out 2

Stereo master
right channel

Low (2) Low (2)

In B signal (1) In B signal (1)

EUROLIVE B1800X PRO
Mono subwoofer

Fig. 6.11: 5-way mono operation plus 1 additional mono signal (per stereo side)

Left Right

EUROLIVE F1220A
Full range mono monitor

Again, two ULTRADRIVE PROs can be remotely controlled from a notebook/PC by using our free CrossOverRemote Sof tware.

This set-up is similar to the one described in chapter 6.10. Here, however, even ve frequency-optimized ways per stereo side are transmitted. The subwoofer has a separate
mono-bridged power amp, just like the sixth channel, whichcan be used independently and is controlled from the separate B input. In our example, one of these mono
channels is used for an individual subwoofer, while the the mono channel of the second ULTRADRIVE PRO drives a full-range stagemonitor.

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6.12 5.1 Surround operation

Surround processor/decoder

Front

Front

left

In A

RS-232

In A

Outputs: 1

Screen/curtain

Front left Front center Front right

2 3 4 5 6 Outputs: 6 not used 5 4 3 2 1

High

(2)

Low

(1)

Front

center

right

In B

In C

Front left

Front center

Front right

In B In C In A In B In C

XENYX X2222USB Mixing console

High

(4)

Low

(3)

or

LINK

RS-485

High

(6)

Low

(5)

Rear
left

In A

Front subbass
Rear right
Rear left

Rear
right

In B

Front
sub­bass

In C

Front subbass (LFE) connected in a row

Rear left Rear right

High (2)

High (4)

Low (3)

Low (1)

Fig. 6.12: Surround 5.1

(To be continued on next page...)

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With two DCX 2496 units you can even realize today’s most popular surround format:

5.1. In addition to the speaker cabinets and power amps (or active speakers as in
the simplied illustration shown here), all you need is a surround decoder to play
back pre-produced 5.1 material such as DVDs, or a mixing console with six outputs
(e.g. stereo out plus four subgroups). In the latter case, you can create highly
sophisticated surround mixes even without a special surround sound decoder.

The preset “5.1 FRONT” has been optimized for the L-C-R front speakers
with 2speaker ways each (see also chapter 5.3). The three signals required
“Front-Left, Front-Center, Front-Right” are routed via the three inputs (A, B, C)
tothe rst DCX2496.

On the second DCX2496, the preset “5.1 REAR” should be used as a starting
point. It supplies the two rear surround speakers (also 2-way systems) plus the
monophonic sub-bass channel (“LFE” = “Low Frequency Enhanced”) with the
input signals “Rear-Left, Rear-Right and Sub-bass”, using connectors In A, B, C.
The sixth output of the second ULTRADRIVEPRO is not used in this application,
but is left available for additional eec ts or as a mono delay line.

7. Specications

Analog Inputs (A, B, C)

Type electronically balanced

Connector XLR

Max. input level +22 dBu

Input impedance approx. 20 kΩ at 1 kHz

Crosstalk -72 dB @ 0 dBu In

Digital Input (A)

Connector XLR

Format S/PDIF or AES/EBU

Input level 0.3 to 10 Vpp

Input impedance approx. 110 Ω

Sampling frequency 32 to 96 kHz

Special feature Sample Rate Converter

Microphone Input (C)

Type electronically balanced

Connector XLR

Max. input level -23 dBu

Input impedance approx. 470 Ω at 1 kHz

Phantom supply +15 V

Analog Outputs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

Type electronically balanced

Connector XLR

Max. output level +22 dBu

Output impedance approx. 160 Ω at 1 kHz

Crosstalk -100 dB @ 10 dBu In

System Data

Sampling frequency 96 kHz

Signal delay < 1 ms Analog input to analog output

Frequency response 10 Hz to 35 kHz (-1 dB) typ.

Dynamic range 109 dB
(analog input ➠ analog output)

Input noise -90 dBu (@ +22 dBu ➠ 112 dB)

Output noise -90 dBu (@ +22 dBu ➠ 112 dB)

THD+N Ratio 0,007% @ 0 dBu In, Gain 1
0,004% @ 10 dBu In, Gain 1

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Converters

A/D Converter

Resolution 24-Bit Delta-Sigma AKM

Oversampling 64x

Dynamic range 112 dB typ.

D/A Converter

Resolution 24-Bit Delta-Sigma AKM

Oversampling 64x

Dynamic range 112 dB typ.

Serial Interface

RS -232

Type 9-pin sub-D connector

Transmission type 115200 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity

RS-485 (2x)

Type RJ-45 connec tor

Transmission type 115200 bauds, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit,
no parity

Power Supply

Mains Voltage

USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz

Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz

Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz

General export model 100 - 240 V~, 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption approx. 12 W

Fuse 100 to 240 V~: T 1 A H

Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle

DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) 1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½"

44.5 x 482.6 x 217 mm

WEIGHT approx. 3 kg

SHIPPING WEIGHT approx. 4.2 kg

BEHRINGER m akes every ef fort to ensure th e highest standa rd of quality. Necess ary modific ations are carrie d

out witho ut notice. Thus, the sp ecificatio ns and design of the dev ice may differ f rom the informatio n given in

this manual.

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8. Block Diagram

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9. Menu Structure

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION

ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496

Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB
digital device, pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a par ticular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to tr y to correct the
interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T V technician forhelp.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including inter ference that may
cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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