Behringer FBQ1502 User Manual
User Manual
ULTRAGRAPH PRO
FBQ6200/FBQ3102/FBQ1502
Audiophile 31-Band and 15-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer
with FBQ Feedback Detection System
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Table of Contents
Thank you ....................................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
Legal Disclaimer .............................................................3
Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3
1. Introduction ...............................................................5
1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 5
1.2 The user’s manual ............................................................... 5
2. Control Elements and Connectors ...........................6
2.1 Front panel ............................................................................ 6
2.2 Rear panel ............................................................................. 6
2.3 Additional FBQ6200 control elements ...................... 7
3. Application Examples ............................................... 8
3.1 Master equalizer in sound
reinforcement systems ............................................................ 9
3.2 Equalizer in the monitor path ........................................ 9
3.3 Using the ULTRAGRAPH PRO in the studio .............10
3.4 Special sound eects ......................................................10
4. Installation ............................................................... 10
4.1 Rack mounting .................................................................. 10
4.2 Audio connections ........................................................... 10
5. Specications ........................................................... 12
Thank you
Thank you very much for ex pressing your con dence in our products by
purchasing one of our equalizers. This 2-channel high-end equalizer was
designed with our experience and know-how in lter technology spanning
many years. Our analog and digital equalizers are used the world over in various
reputable studios, P.A. systems and radio and TV stations. Just like with the
rest of our product line, when we started designing the new ULTRAGRAPH PRO
models, we had put forth uncompromizing demands in terms of controls, sound,
technical data and t-and-nish qualit y.
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Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude
to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or
modi cation should be per formed 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.
Read these instructions.1.
Keep these instructions.2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 7.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as 8.
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli ers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 9.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or 10.
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by 11.
the manufacturer.
Use only with the 12.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 13.
when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel. 14.
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.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket 15.
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 16.
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
Technical speci cations and appearance are subject to change without
notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group
accepts no liability for any loss which may be su ered by any person
who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or
statement contained herein. Colors and speci cations may vary slightly from
product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only.
Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely
no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking
or representation. This manual 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.
© 2011 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Warranty§ 1
This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased (1)
the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the
country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be
found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER o ce
closest to you.
MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and (2)
electronic components of this product to be free of defects
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
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
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.
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,
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.
Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired (3)
or replacement product will be returned to the user freight
prepaid by MUSIC Group.
Warranty claims other than those indicated above (4)
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.
Online registration§ 2
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!
Return materials authorization§ 3
To obtain warranty service, please contact the (1)
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your
vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for
your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com.
If your country is not 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.
Legal Disclaimer
Limited Warranty
Important Safety Instructions
Legal Disclaimer
Limited Warranty
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Subsequently, the product must be returned in (2)
its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSIC Group.
Shipments without freight prepaid will not (3)
be accepted.
Warranty Exclusions§ 4
This limited warranty does not cover consumable (1)
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.
This limited warranty does not cover the product (2)
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.
This limited warranty covers only the product (3)
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.
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-(4)
applied serial number has been altered or removed from
the product.
Free inspections and maintenance/repair work (5)
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.
Damage/defects caused by the following conditions (6)
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;
connection or operation of the unit in any way •
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.
Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by (7)
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limited warranty.
If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group (8)
shows that the defect in question is not covered by the
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
the customer.
Products which do not meet the terms of this (9)
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.
Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new (10)
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.
Warranty transferability§ 5
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the
original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and
is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.)
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf
of MUSIC Group.
Claim for damage§ 6
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.
Limitation of liability§ 7
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.
Other warranty rights and § 8
national law
This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the (1)
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.
The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein (2)
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.
This warranty does not detract from the seller’s (3)
obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.
Amendment§ 9
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without
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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Introduction1.
FBQ Feedback Detection System
The FBQ Feedback Detec tion System is one of the most outstanding characteristcs
of our graphic equalizers. This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately recognize
and eliminate feedback frequencies. The FBQ Feedback Detec tion System
uses the LEDs in the frequency band faders to indicate the critical frequencies.
This way, what once used to be a labor-intensive search for feedback frequencies
is now an activity that even a child could master.
In normal operation, the fader LEDs indicate frequency ranges with the highest
energy levels, therefore replacing a separate audio analyzer. If you keep an eye
on the LEDs while you play back your music (or during the sound check before
a show), you can easily identify those frequency ranges showing the highest
energy levels. Similarly, increased signal levels on individual frequency bands
indicate a higher likelihood that feedback may occur.
All three models feature a dedicated subwoofer output with adjustable cut-o
frequency. You can also adjust the fader range from ±6 to ±12 dB for each
channel independently.
The FBQ1502 requires just one rack space, yet it oers you tons of eective
methods for adjusting the sound characteristics, and is ultra-compact and
extremely simple to operate.
The FBQ3102 features 31 frequency bands per channel as well as adjustable
high-pass and low-pass lters. These lters further augment the adjustability
options available to you.
Before you get started1.1
Shipment1.1.1
The ULTRAGRAPH PRO 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.
Initial operation1.1.2
Please make sure the unit is provided with sucient ventilation, and never place
the ULTRAGRAPH PRO on top of an amplier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid
the risk of overheating.
Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you ◊
have selected the correct voltage:
The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular
markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage
indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has
been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°.
ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example
manufactured only for use with 120 V!
With its integrated limiters, noise generator and the adjustable subwoofer
output with signal level display and its 62 lighted 45 mm faders, the FBQ6200 is
our top model in this category.
Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology
To assure the highest possible degree of usability, all our equipment is
manufactured adhering to the highest quality standards in the audio
industry. Your equalizer has been manufactured under ISO9000 certied
management system.
Relay-controlled hard bypass
The so-called hard bypass relays were integrated into the development concept
of the FBQ6200 and the FBQ3102. These relays assure that your equalizer is
automatically switched into bypass mode in the event of loss of power or faulty
power delivery. These fail-safe relays also produce a slight delay during powering
up in order to avoid dangerous switch-on thumps.
Balanced inputs and outputs
The BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH PRO models feature electronic servo-balanced
inputs and outputs. The servo function performs automatically,
recognizing when unbalanced signals are connected and internally converts the
nominal signal level so that no signal level dierence between input and output
signals occurs (6 dB correction).
The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the ◊
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.
If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly. ◊
The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.
Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without ◊
exception! The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.
Power is delivered via the cable provided 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.
Warranty1.1.3
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely lled out warranty
card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at
behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located on the
rear of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.
The user’s manual1.2
The user’s 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. Should you need detailed information about specic
topics not covered in this manual, please visit our website at behringer.com.
For example, additional information about power amps and eects processors is
found there.
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