Behringer DEQ1024 User Manual
Users Manual
Version 1.0 June 2003
ENGLISH
ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024
ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside
the enclosurevoltage 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.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this device near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers 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
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 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, extension cords, and the
point at which they exit the unit.
11) Only use 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 device.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
device combination to avoid injury from stumbling over
it.
13) Unplug this device during lightning storms or when
not used for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the unit 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 device, the unit has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024
ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL
Digital Stereo 31-Band 24-Bit/96 kHz Equalizer/Feedback Destroyer/Dynamics Processor
DEQ1024
s Ultra high-resolution processor for all EQ, RTA and dynamic applications, especially for PA and audiophile
mastering
s Unique TRUE CURVE Functionwhat you see on the faders is what you get as frequency response
s Revolutionary FBQ DETECTION system instantly reveals critical frequencies and can also be used as
Audio Analyzer
s Automatic and ultra-fast Feedback Destroyer plus feedback indication via fader LEDs
s Inaudible Noise Gate/Peak Limiter function plus amazing Stereo Imager for spatial enhancement
s Additional sweepable high and low cut filters for removal of unwanted frequencies like floor rumble and high-
frequency noise
s Integrated Pink Noise generator for perfect room and loudspeaker equalization
s Digital AES/EBU and S/PDIF interface and selectable sample rates (44.1, 48, 96 kHz)
s Ultra high-resolution 24-bit/96 kHz A/D- and D/A converters and high-performance 24/48-bit MOTOROLA
DSP for ultimate sonic resolution
s Relay-controlled hard-bypass with an auto-bypass function during power failure (failsafe relay)
s Highly accurate, 2 x 12-digit LED meters for easy input and output level setting
s Ultra high-quality, illuminated 45-mm faders, sealed rotary controls and illuminated switches
®
s Servo-balanced inputs and outputs on gold-plated XLR and ¼" TRS connectors
s Internal switch-mode power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient
response and lowest possible power consumption
s Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
s Designed in Germany. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system
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ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the DEQ1024.
Writing this foreword
for you gives me great
pleasure, because it
represents the culmination of many months
of hard work delivered
by our engineering team
to achieve a very ambitious goal: to present
an outstanding piece of
equipment that can be
used in both live and
studio applications
thanks to its enormous flexibility. The task of designing our new
DEQ1024 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility, which
we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and
musician. Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work
and night shifts. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually
brings a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is
when all who participated in such a project can be proud of
what theyve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making
it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free rein to
your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we manage to produce such highquality devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer is
quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing
terms for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this benefit on
to you? Because we know that your success is our success
too!
I would like to thank all of you who have made the DEQ1024
possible. You have all made your own personal contributions,
from the developers to the many other employees at this company,
and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 5
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation...................................................... 5
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 6
2.1 Front panel ...................................................................... 6
2.2 Rear panel ...................................................................... 9
3. APPLICATIONS .......................................................... 9
3.1 Master equalizer in sound reinforcement systems ..... 10
3.2 Equalizer in the monitor path ........................................ 10
3.2.1 Priming a monitor system ................................... 11
3.3 Using the ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL in the studio ........... 11
3.4 Special sound effects .................................................. 11
4. INSTALLATION ......................................................... 12
4.1 Rack mounting .............................................................. 12
4.2 Audio connections ....................................................... 12
4.3 Digital connections (AES/EBU and S/PDIF) .................. 12
5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 13
6. WARRANTY .............................................................. 14
My friends, its been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
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ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL DEQ1024
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in
BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL
DEQ2496, an extremely high-quality digital equalizer with built-in
24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters, making it an ideal tool for
both live and studio applications.
In addition to graphic EQing, the ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL gives
you a wide array of additional functions, such as feedback
destroyer, pink noise generator, limiter/noise gate etc., leaving
no wishes open. With these and many more features the DEQ1024
is an absolutely all-purpose device for your recording or mastering
studio and will definitely upgrade your equipment.
+ The following users manual is intended to
familiarize you with the units control elements,
so that you can master all the functions. After having
thoroughly read the users manual, store it at a safe
place for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The DEQ1024 was carefully packed at the factory to assure
secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box
suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the
unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
+ Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us.
Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired
the unit immediately as well as the transportation
company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may
be rendered invalid.
Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All
requiered safety precautions have been adhered to.
+ Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all
times. For your own protection, you should never
tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit
itself.
1.1.3 Warranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled
out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You
may also register online at www.behringer.com. The serial number
needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit. Failure
to register your product may void future warranty claims.
1.2 The users manual
The users manual is designed to give you both an overview of
the control elements, as well as detailed information on how to
use them. In order to help you understand the links between the
controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their
function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please
visit our website at www.behringer.com, where youll find
additional information on mixing consoles, effects units and
dynamic processors.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation,
and never place the ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL on top of an amplifier
or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
+ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of
appropriate rating without exception! The correct
value of the fuses needed can be found in the
chapter SPECIFICATIONS.
1. INTRODUCTION
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