Behringer DEQ2496 Specification Sheet

Technical Specications

ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496

Ultra-High Precision 24-Bit/96 kHz Equalizer, Analyzer,
Feedback Destroyer and Mastering Processor

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ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496

Ultra-High Precision 24-Bit/96 kHz Equalizer, Analyzer,
Feedback Destroyer and Mastering Processor

Ultra-high resolution 24-bit/96 kHz mastering processor featuring 32/40-bit oating-point DSP technology

Audiophile 24-bi t/96 kHz A/D- and D/A converter s oering 113 dB dynamic range

4 concurrently selectable EQ modules (31-band graphic EQ, 10-band parametric EQ, Feedb ack Destroyer plus 3 Dynamic EQs per stereo channel)

Ultra-high resolution 61-band real-time FFT analyzer with additional auto EQ function for room and loudspeaker equalization

Unique VPQ (Virtual Paragraphic EQ) option allows parametric control of graphic EQs

State-of-the-art compressor/expander with peak limiter per stereo channel, additional stereo imager and s tereo delay for delay line applic ations

Multi-functional level meters (peak/RMS, VU and SPL meter with dBA /dBC weighting via RTA/Mic input)

64 user memories for complete setups and/or individual module congurations

Separate mic /line input with phantom p ower for RTA and Auto-EQ applications

Balanced inputs and servo -balanced outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors, s tereo aux output, AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and outputs (XLR and optical)

Professional Wordclock input and MIDI connections for full remote control, preset dumps and system updates

Open architecture allowing future sof tware updates via MIDI

"Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum exibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving

High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Specications

Analog Inputs

Type electronically balanced

Connector XLR

Impedance 22 kΩ at 1 kHz

Max. input level +12 or +22 dBu, switchable

CMRR 40 dB typ.

Analog Outputs (Main)

Type servo-balanced

Connector XLR

Impedance 100 Ω at 1 kHz

System Specications

Frequency range 10 Hz to 35 kHz (-1 dB)

@ 96 kHz sampling rate

Signal-to-noise ratio > 113 dB main input/output

> 107 dB aux output

THD 0.007 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 k Hz, unity

gain

Crosstalk < -92 dB/-95 dB

Bypass

Type Relay, hard-bypass in case of power

failure

Max. outpu t level +12 or +22 dBu, switchable

Analog O utputs (Aux)

Type servo-balanced

Connector ¼" stereo jack

Impedance 100 Ω at 1 kHz

Max. outpu t level +12 dBu

Measurement Microphone Input

Type electronically balanced

Input impedance 2 kΩ

Max. input level (LINE) variable from -14 dBu to +22 dBu

Max. input level (MIC) variable from -42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa

Phantom power +15 V, switchable

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Digital Input 1

Type XLR transformer-balanced

Standard AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Input impedance 110 Ω

Nom. input level 0.2 - 5 V peak-to-peak

Digital Input 2

Type TOSLINK optical

Standard AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Digital Output 1

Type XLR transformer-balanced

Standard AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Impedance 110 Ω

Output level 3.5 V peak-to-peak

Digital Output 2

Type TOSLINK optical

Standard AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Sync Inp ut

Type BNC

Parametric Equalizer (PEQ)

Type max. 10 independent, fullyparametric

ltersper channel

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Bandwidth 1/10 to 10 oct., shelving lters (6 and

12 dB)

Control range +15 to -15 dB

Dynamic Equalizer (DEQ)

Type max. 3 independent, fully parametric

ltersper channel

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Bandwidth 1/10 to 10 oct., shelving lters (6 and

12 dB)

Control range +15 to -15 dB

Threshold variable from 0 to -6 0 dB

Attack 0 to 200 msec

Release 20 to 4,000 msec

Ratio 1:2 to 1:100

Feedback Destroyer (FBD)

Type digital signal analysis for

feedbackidentication

Standard Wordclock (1 x sample rate)

Input impedance 50 kΩ

Nom. level 2 - 6 V peak-to-peak

MIDI Interface

Type 5-pole DIN jacks In/Out/ Thru

Implementation cf. MIDI implementation chart

Digital Processing

Converter 24-bit Delta-Sigma,

64/128-oversampling (AKM®)

Sample rate 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Graphic Equalizer (GEQ)

Type digital 1/3-oct EQ

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 31 1/3-oct. bands

according to ISO frequencies

Bandwidth 1/3-oct.

Control range +15 to -15 dB

Filter max. 10 digital notch lters per

channel, programmable or as
automatic feedback suppression
system

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Bandwidth 1/10 to 1/60 oct.

Control range 0 to -60 dB

Digital Delay

Type digital s tereo delay

Max. delay time 300 ms, independently adjustable for

eachchannel

Min. resolution 0.02 ms

Delay units seconds, meters or feet

Level Meter

Type digital level meter with simultaneous

graphic display of peak and RMS
values and virtual analog VU meter

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SPL Meter

Weighting dB (A), dB (C) or OFF

Microphone calibration -42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa

Dynamics

Type Expander or compressor with digital

IGC (Interact ive Gain Control)

Threshold variable from 0 to -6 0 dB

Attack 0 to 200 msec

Release 20 to 4,000 msec

Ratio 1:1.1 to 1:100

Limiter

Type Peak limiter (zero attack)

Hold 0 to 1,000 msec

Threshold variable from 0 to -24 dB

Release 20 to 4,000 msec

Real-Time Analyzer

Type digital 61-band FF T analyzer

Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 61 bands according to

ISOfrequencies

Display

Type 320 x 80 dot-matrix LC display

Backlighting LED, orange

Contrast adjustable

Memory

Presets 64 memor y locations with

16-character names, single modules
can be recalled andsaved

Power Supply

Mains voltage 85 to 250 V~, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 10 W typ.

Fuse T 1 A H

Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (H x D x W) 44.5 x 482.6 x 215 mm

(1.75 x 19 x 8.5")

Weight approx. 2.24 kg (4.9 lbs)

Shipping weight approx. 3.09 kg (6.8 lbs)

Detectors peak and average

Noise generator pink noise, levels from 0 to -6 0 dB

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