Behringer MX-602-A Owners manual
User’s Manual
MX602A
ENGLISH
Version 1.3 December 2001
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EURORACK
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EURORACK MX602A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover (or back). 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 or moisture.
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.
DET AILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions:
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings:
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow instructions:
All operation and user instructions should be followed.
Water and Moisture:
The appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool etc.).
Ventilation:
The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Heat:
The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Source:
The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization:
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
Power-Cord Protection:
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning:
The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-use Periods:
The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry:
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service:
The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
- The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
- Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
- The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
- The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
- The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing:
The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that is described in the Operating Instructions. A ll
other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying
literature. Read the manual.
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EURORACK MX602A
WELCOME
Dear Sound Engineer,
Welcome to the BEHRINGER EURORACK MX602A and thank you for placing your trust in BEHRINGER
products. My most pleasant task is to write this introduction to you, because it is the culmination of many
months of hard work for our engineering team. Our daily objective is to be focused on you, the Sound Engineer,
and with that focus in mind, it drives us to reach a goal which is unique, and is the backbone of the BEHRINGER
philosophy.
That philosophy is very simple, that you the Sound Engineer, are the most important part of the BEHRINGER
family. We will not accept anything less for you, than the highest quality, best specified product, at the lowest
price. This enables you to express your full creativity without price being a concern.
Due to the hundreds of thousands of satisfied BEHRINGER users around the world, we are able to demand
very high quality components at extremely low prices, making the final cost of our products astonishingly low.
Why then, shouldn't we pass the benefit of our good fortune back to you, the Sound Engineer? This enables
you to own the type of quality equipment that previously would have cost very much more. It also gives you the
confidence that your new equipment uses technology which is leading the way in the field of Audio Design.
I would like to thank the following people, whose help on “Project EURORACK” has made it all possible.
Everybody has made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit via the many staff
members in my company to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.
Can you imagine the feeling of mixing a gold record? We believe a creative composer lies in you and we want
to share in your success. Our products are built for people like you – people with a fine ear – and as you have
trusted us by buying the BEHRINGER EURORACK, we return your trust by welcoming you into the BEHRINGER
family.
Thank you and sincerely yours,
Uli Behringer
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EURORACK MX602A
EURORACK
6 channel ultra-low noise mic/line mixer
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Ultra-low noise 6-channel, 2-bus mixer
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2 mono input channels with gold plated XLR and line inputs
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Ultra-low noise discrete mic preamps with +48 V phantom power
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2 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks
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Additional multifunctional stereo aux return
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Extremely high headroom – offering a huge dynamic range
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Balanced inputs for highest signal integrity
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Ultra-musical 3-band EQ on all channels
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Peak LEDs on all mono channels
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Aux Send for external effects and monitoring
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Separate main mix, control room and headphone outputs
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2-track inputs assignable to main mix, control room / headphone outputs
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Highly accurate 4 segment bargraph meters
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High-quality potentiometers
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Rugged design power supply ensures superior transient response
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State-of-the-art 4580 IC’s and highest quality components ensure crystal-clear audio performance and
ultra-low noise performance
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Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions
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Manufactured under the ISO9000 certified management system
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EURORACK MX602A
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................6
2. EURORACK OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................6
2.1 Architecture .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Packing & warranty ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 PSU (power supply unit) ................................................................................................................. 6
3. MONO INPUT CHANNEL .......................................................................................................7
3.1 Input level setting ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Equalizer......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Aux send ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 Fading and panning......................................................................................................................... 7
4. STEREO INPUT CHANNEL ...................................................................................................7
4.1 Input level setting ............................................................................................................................ 7
4.2 Equalizer......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Aux send ........................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4 Volume control and p anning/balancing ............................................................................................ 8
5. MAIN SECTION.......................................................................................................................8
5.1 Aux send ........................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 Stereo line input .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Metering .......................................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 2-track input / main mix output........................................................................................................ 9
5.5 Monitoring ....................................................................................................................................... 9
6. CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................9
7. SETTING UP .........................................................................................................................11
7.1 Selecting inputs .............................................................................................................................11
7.2 Initializing channels for gain setting ................................................................................................11
7.3 Auditioning a signal and setting up a channel.................................................................................11
7.4 Desk normalization ....................................................................................................................... 12
7.5 Recording levels ............................................................................................................................ 12
8. APPENDIX .............................................................................................................................13
8.1 Specifications................................................................................................................................13
8.2 Front & back views........................................................................................................................ 14
8.3 Block diagram............................................................................................................................... 15
9. W ARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................16
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