Behringer FEX800 User Manual

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User Manual

MINIFEX FEX800

Ultra-Compact Stereo Multi-FX Processor

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Table of Contents

Thank you................................................................			2
Important Safety Instructions..............................			3
Legal Disclaimer.....................................................			3
Limited Warranty....................................................			3
1. Introduction.......................................................			4
	1.1 Before you get started...........................................		4
2.	Control Elements and Connections.................		4
	2.1 Front panel.................................................................		4
	2.2	Rear panel..................................................................	5
3.	The Effects..........................................................		5
	3.1 REVERB 1.....................................................................		5
	3.2	REVERB 2.....................................................................	6
	3.3	DLY/MOD ...................................................................	6
	3.4 SFX/DUAL...................................................................		6
4.	Application Examples.......................................		6
	4.1 The MINIFEX in the aux(iliary) path..................		6
	4.2	The MINIFEX in the insert path..........................	7
	4.3	The MINIFEX as an effects unit
	for instruments.................................................................		7
5.	Audio Connections............................................		8
	5.1 Connection with insert cables............................		8
	5.2	Connection with 1/4" cables..................................	8
	5.3	Footswitch connection.........................................	9
6.	Appendix............................................................		9
	6.1 List of effects and parameters............................		9
7. Specifications.....................................................			9
8.	Other Mini Products........................................		10

Thank you

Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MINIFEX FEX800. With the MINIFEX FEX800 you have purchased an extremely flexible yet easy-to-use multi-effects device, which you will surely come to appreciate for its sound enhancement capabilities both on stage and in the studio.

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Important Safety

Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient

magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twistlocking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the

top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualified

service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any

servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device,

the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY

IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE 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 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.

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1.Introduction

Our ultra-compact stereo multi-effect processor is a useful addition to any set-up: You get 16 fantastic effects presets in 24-bit quality, including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker,

pitch shifter and other multi-effects. Thanks to the intuitive FX preset control with its LEDs displaying the currently selected program, nothing could be easier than operating the FEX800. What is more,

a variety of edit and tap/select functions allows you to modify the effect parameters extensively. A high-precision, 6-digit LED display can be used to accurately set the stereo input level.

Further features are the handy Mix Balance and Output Level controls for precise effect level setting, as well as an additional footswitch connector for easy enabling/disabling of effects.

The FEX800 will take your music productions to a higher level!

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your FEX800 was carefully packed at the assembly plant 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 equipment 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. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

◊Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.

◊Never let unsupervised children play with the FEX800 or with its packaging.

◊Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.

To avoid overheating, do not place the FEX800 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.

◊To power the FEX800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your equipment.

◊Please ensure that the unit is installed and operated only by people qualified to do so. During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth.

Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.

◊Malfunction may occur due to static discharge at the inputs/outputs of the FEX800. In this case, switch off the unit temporarily.

1.1.3 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 efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

2. Control Elements and Connections

2.1 Front panel

(1)

(8)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(9)

(10)

Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements of the FEX800

(1)The two LED displays show the effect preset currently selected. One LED is assigned to each preset.

◊The presets are grouped in four categories: REVERB 1 (1-4), REVERB 2 (5-8), DELAY/MODULATION (9-12), SPECIAL FX/DUAL EFFECTS (13-16).

(2)Use the PRESETS control to select one of the 16 effect presets.

(3)The EDIT control allows you to edit one effect parameter. The center position corresponds to the default setting programmed for the preset.

◊When you change presets the FEX800 always recalls the default or user settings for the selected preset, irrespective of the position of the EDIT control.

However, the user settings will remain effective only as long as the unit is not switched off or disconnected from the mains.

(4) The TAP/SELECT button performs two functions:

• TAP (tempo entry): Hit the button several times in the tempo of the music piece to adapt the delay time of presets 9 and 15 or the modulation speed of presets 10-12. The button starts flashing in the corresponding tempo.

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