Behringer QX1202, QX1202USB, QX1002 User Manual

User Manual

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XENYX
QX1202 /QX1002

Premium 12/10-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps
& Compressors, British EQs, KLARK TEKNIK Multi-FX Processor
andUSB/Audio Interface

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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 General mixing console functions ............................... 4

1.2 Before you get started ...................................................... 5

1.2.1 Shipment ......................................................................... 5

1.2.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 5

1.2.3 Online registration ....................................................... 5

2. Control Elements and Connectors .......................... 5

2.1 Mono channels .................................................................... 5

2.2 Stereo channels ................................................................... 6

2.3 Connector array of the main section ........................... 7

2.4 Main section ......................................................................... 7

2.5 USB Connector .................................................................... 8

2.6 Digital eects processor .................................................. 8

3. Applications ............................................................. 10

3.1 Recording studio ...............................................................10

3.2 Live sound ........................................................................... 11

4. Installation ............................................................... 11

4.1 Mains connection ............................................................. 11

4.2 Audio connections ........................................................... 12

5. Specications .......................................................... 13

Thank you

Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX QX1202USB/QX1002USB you have
acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its incredible versatility and
audioperformance.

The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console oers you premium-quality microphone
preampliers with optional phantom power supply, balanced line inputs and
the ability to connec t external eects processors. Because of its extensive and
carefully thought-out routing possibilities, your XENYX lends itself equally to
both live and studio use.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed 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.

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.

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 speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
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.

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

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed ser vice 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.

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL
IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY
BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM
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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.

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 ampli ers) that produce heat.

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.
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FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
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1. Introduction

The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console
technology. With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom power
as an option, balanced line inputs and a powerful eects section, themixing
consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio
applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX console produces
a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With the addition of the latest digital
technology these best-in-class consoles combine the advantages of both analog
and digital technology.

The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare
well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and
boast the following features:

• 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom

• A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear

reproduction of even the nest nuances

• The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely

natural and transparent signal reproduction

• They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to

60dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply

• They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your

24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the fullest, thereby maintaining optimal
audioquality

“British EQ”

The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of
top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world
for their incredibly warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain
settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties.

KLARK TEKNIK FX Processor

Additionally, your XENYX mixing console has a KLARK TEKNIK eects processor
with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters included, which gives you 100 presets
producing rst-class reverb, delay and modulation eects plus numerous
multi-eec ts in excellent audio quality.

 Caution!

◊ We should like to draw your attention to the fac t that extreme volumes

may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers.
Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully
counterclockwise before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to
set appropriate volume levels.

1.1 General mixing console functions

A mixing console fulls three main functions:

• Signal processing:

Preamplication
Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has to be amplied
several-fold; then, this voltage is turned into sound that is reproduced
in a loudspeaker. Because micro phone capsules are very delicate in their
construction, output voltage is very low and therefore susceptible to
interference. Therefore, mic signal voltage is amplied directly at the mixer
input to a higher signal level that is less prone to interference. This higher,
interference-safe signal level has to be achieved through amplication using
an amplier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal and add
as little noise to it as possible. The XENYX Mic Preamp performs this role
beautifully, leaving no traces of noise or sound coloration. Interferencethat
could take place at the preamplication level could aect signal quality
and purity, and would then be passed on to all other devices, resulting in
inaccurate sounding program during recording or playback.

Level-setting
Signals fed into the mixer using a DI-box (Direct Injection) or the output of a
sound card or a keyboard, often have to be adjusted to the operating level of
your mixing console.

Frequency response correction
Using the equalizers found in each channel strip, you can simply, quickly and
eectively adjust the way a signal sounds.

• Signal distribution:

Individual, processed signals from the channel strips are compiled on
busses and are fed into the main section for fur ther processing. Connections
for recording equipment, power ampliers, headphones as well as RCA
connectors are available here. The mix is sent to the internal FX processors or
external eects processors via aux sends and returns. Similarly, a mix can be
created for the musicians on the stage (monitor mix).

• Mix:

All other mixing console functions fall under this vital category. Creating a
mix means primarily adjusting the volume levels of individual instruments
and voices to one another as well as giving them the appropriate weight
within the overall frequency spectrum. Likewise, you’ll have to sensibly
spread individual voices across the stereo image of a signal. At the end of
this process, adjusting the level of the entire mix to other equipment in the
signal path is required (e. g. recorder/crossover/amplier).

The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks,
enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.

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1.2 Before you get started

1.2.1 Shipment

Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe
transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have
occurred during transit.

◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your

dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.

◊ To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use or transport,

we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to

storage or shipping.

◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the XENYX or with

its packaging.

◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-

friendly fashion.

1.2.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
avoid overheating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature
equipment such as radiators or power amps.

2. Control Elements and Connectors

This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console.
Allcontrols, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.

2.1 Mono channels

◊ Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is

connected to the mains! First connect the power supply unit to the
console, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.

◊ Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection.

For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground
conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord. The unit should
always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.

◊ When installing the product, ensure the appliance coupler or power

cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains.

1.2 .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 eciently.

Fig. 2.1: Connector s and controls on the mo nochannels

MIC

Each mono input channel oers a balanced microphone input via the XLR
connector and also features switchable +48 V phantom power supply for
condenser microphones. The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free
gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.

◊ Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom

power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to
your loudspeakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter

2.4 “Main section”.

LINE IN

Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼"connector.
Unbalanced devices (mono connectors) canalso be connected to these inputs.

◊ Please remember that you can only use either the microphone

or the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use
both simultaneously!

Thank you for your cooperation!

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GAIN

Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be
turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connec t or disconnect a signal
source to one of the inputs.

The scale has 2 dierent value ranges: the rst value range (+10 to +60 dB)
refers to the MIC input and shows the amplication for the signals fed in there.

The second value range (-10 to +40 dBu) refers to the line input and shows
its sensitivity. The settings for equipment with standard line-level signals
(-10dBVor +4 dBu) look like this: While the GAIN control is turned all the way
down, connect your equipment. Set the GAIN control to the external devices’
standard output level. If that unit has an output signal level display, it should
show 0 dB during signal peaks. For +4dBu, turn up GAIN slightly, for-10dBV a
bit more. Tweaking is done using the CLIP LED.

COMP

Use the COMP knob to adjust the amount of compression eect on the channel.
Compression limits the dynamic range of the audio source, which can help vocals
cut through a mix bet ter, for example. Turn the COMP knob clockwise until the
adjacent LED occasionally lights during speech/singing.

EQ

All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer. All bands provide boost or
cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position, the equalizer is inactive.

PAN

The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo
image. This control features a constant-power characteristic, which means the
signal is always maintained at a constant level, irrespective of position in the
stereo panorama.

LEVEL

The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix.

◊ Attention: Since the FX path for the ef fect processor is connected

post-fader, the LEVEL control has to be turned up in order to get this
channel’s signal to the effects processor!

CLIP

The CLIP-LED’s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven
too high, which could cause distortion. If this happens, use the GAIN control to
reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore.

2.2 Stereo channels

The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the best-known
top-of-the-line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted
side eects. The result are extremely musical equalizers which, unlike simple
equalizers, cause no side eects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation,
even with extreme gain settings of ±15 dB.

The upper (HIGH) and the lower band (LOW) are shelving lters that increase
or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut-o frequency. The cut-o
frequencies of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80Hz respectively.
Themid band is congured as a peak lter with a center frequency of 2.5 kHz.
Unlikeshelving lters, the peak lter processes a frequency range that extends
upwards and downwards around its middle frequency.

LOW CUT

In addition, the mono channels are equipped with a steep LOW CUT lter
designed to eliminate unwanted low-frequency signal components. Thesecan
be noises created by hand-held microphones, subsonicnoise or plosive sounds
created by highly sensitivemicrophones.

FX

FX sends enable you to feed signals via a variable control from one or more
channels and sum these signals to a bus. The bus appears at the console’s FX send
output and can be fed from there to an external eects device. The return from
the eects unit is then brought back into the console on the stereo channels.
Each FX send is mono and features up to +15 dB gain.

As the name suggests, the FX sends of the XENYX mixing consoles are intended to
drive eects devices (reverb, delay, etc.) and are therefore congured post-fader.
With XENYX mixing consoles, the channel fader is called LEVEL control.

Fig. 2.2: Conn ectors and cont rols on the stere o channels

LINE IN

Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on ¼" connectors for left
and right channels. If only the connector marked “L” (left) is used, thechannel
operates in mono. Thestereo channels are designed to handle typical line level
signals. Both inputs will also accept unbalancedconnectors.

FX

In the QX1002/1202USB, the FX send is routed directly to the built-in eects
processor. To make sure that the eects processor receives an input signal,
youshouldn’t turn this control all the way to the left (-∞).

The FX send of the stereo channels functions similar to that of the mono channels.
However, since the FX send bus is mono, a mono sum is rst taken from the stereo
input before it is sent to the FX bus.

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BAL

The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels of left and right input signals
relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix
bus. If a channel is operated in mono via the left line input, thiscontrol has the
same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels.

LEVEL

The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the
mainmix.

+4/-10

The stereo inputs of the XENYX have an input sensitivity switch which selects
between +4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10dBV (home-recording level), the input is
more sensitive (requires less level to drive it) than at +4 dBu (studio level).

2.3 Connector array of the main section

2-TRACK INPUT

The 2-TRACK INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source (e.g. CD player,
tape deck, etc.) into the console. They can also be used as a standard stereo line
input, so the output of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can
be connected. Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi- amplier with source
selection switch could also be hooked up here, allowing you to easily listen to
additional sources (e.g. CD player, MP3 player, sound card etc.).

2-TRACK OUTPUT

These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to
MAINOUT. Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here.
Theoutput signal level is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader.

2.4 Main section

CLIP

SIG

Fig. 2.3: Connectors of the main section

FX SEND

The FX SEND connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual
channels using the FX controls. You can connect this to the input of an external
eects device in order to process the FX bus’ master signal. Once an eects mix is
created, the processed signal can then be routed from the eects device outputs
back into a stereo input.

◊ If the connected effects processor receives no input signal,

the FX SEND control is probably too low. This also goes for the built-in
effects processor.

◊ Adjust your external ef fects processor to 100% wet (effects signal

only), because the effects signal is added to the main mix along with
the “dry” channel signals.

◊ In this instance, the FX control of the channel being used as an effects

return should be turned fully counterclockwise, otherwise feedback
problems can occur!

PHONES/CTRL ROOM OUT

The stereo PHONES connector (at the top of the connector panel) is where

eadphones are connected. The balanced CTRL ROOM OUT connectors carry

h
the summed effects and main mix signals. ThePHONES/CONTROL ROOM
control in the main section adjusts the level of both headphones and main
monitoroutputs.

MAIN OUT

The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced mono connectors. The main mix signal
appears here at a level of 0 dBu. The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of
theseoutputs.

Fig. 2.4: Contro l elements of the mai n section

+48 V

The red “+48 V” LED lights up when the phantom power is turned on.
Phantompower is required to operate condenser microphones and is activated
using the +48 V switch located above the +48VLED.

◊ Connect microphones before you switch on the phantom power supply.

Please do not connec t microphones to the mixer (or the stagebox/
wallbox) while the phantom power supply is switched on. In addition,
the monitor/PA loud speakers should be muted before you activate the
phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute to
allow for system stabilization.

◊ Caution! You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors

(PIN 1 and 3 connected) on the MIC input connectors if you want to
use the phantom power supply.

POWER

The POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on.

LEVEL INDICATOR

The 4-segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level.

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LEVEL SETTING:

To correctly set the gains of the channels, rst set the LEVEL controls of the input
channels to their center positions. Then use the GAIN controls to increase the
input amplication until signal peaks show 0 dB on the level meter.

When recording to digital recorders, the recorder’s peak meter should not go into
overload. While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent, creating only
a certain amount of distortion, digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded.
In addition, digital distortion is not only undesirable, but also renders your
recording completely useless.

◊ The CLIP-LED’s of your XENYX display the level virtually independent

of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all
signal types.

MAIN MIX

Use the MAINMIX fader to adjust the volume of the main out.

PHONES/CONTROL ROOM

Use the PHONES/CONTROL ROOM control to adjust the signal level of the
CONTROLROOM and PHONES outputs.

USB/2TR TO MAIN MIX

When the USB/2TR TO MAIN MIX switch is pressed, the 2-Track and USB
inputs are assigned to the main mix, providing an additional input for MP3
players, computers, MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require
any processing. Pressing this button automatically mutes the 2-TR OUT/USB
recordingsignal.

USB/2TR TO PHONES/CTRL RM

Press the USB/2TR TO PHONES/CTRL RM switch if you want to monitor the
2-Track and USB inputs via the CTRL ROOM and PHONES outputs. A typical studio
application of this function is recording music into a digital audio workstation
(DAW) with simultaneous reproduction (see ch. 3.1).

USB CONNECTOR

Connect your mixer to a computer using a standard USB cable. This enables a
stereo signal to be sent to and from your mixer and computer. The signal sent
from the mixer to the computer is the same as the main bus. The audio returning
from the computer into the mixer appears directly in the main and/or control
room bus (depending on USB/2TR to MAIN and PHONES/CTRL RM but tons).

Insert the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer, and the other end
into a free USB port on your computer. There are no required drivers, but we
recommend that PC users install the ASIO driver which can be downloaded from
behringer.com.

NOTE: The mixer cannot be bus-powered via USB! Always use the included power
adaptor to supply power to the mixer.

2.6 Digital eects processor

CLIP

SIG

Fig. 2.6: Eec ts sectio n

100 KLARK TEKNIK EFFECTS

The XENYX QX1202USB/QX1002USB features a built-in digital stereo eects
processor designed by KLARK TEKNIK. Thiseects processor oers a large
number of standard eects such as Hall, Chorus, Flanger, Delay and various
combination eects. Using the FX control, youcan feed signals into the eects
processor. Theintegrated eects module has the advantage of requiring no
wiring. Thisway, the danger of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is
eliminated at the outset, completely simplifying the handling.

FX TO CONTROL

If you want to monitor only the eects signal in your headphones or monitor
speaker(s), press the FX TO CTRL RM switch. Now the signal of the eects
processor can be monitored alone, and the main mix and/or 2-Track signal is no
longer present on the phone and control room outputs.

2.5 USB Connector

Fig 2.5: USB connec tor

SIGNAL and CLIP LED

The SIGNAL LED on the eects module shows the presence of a signal whose
level is high enough. This LED should always be on. However, make sure that the
CLIP LED lights up only sporadically. If it is lit constantly, you are overdriving the
eects processor, which leads to unpleasant distortion. If this occurs, turn the
FXcontrols down somewhat.

PROGRAM

The PROGRAM control has two functions: by turning the PROGRAM control,
you dial the number of an eec t. The number of the preset you just dialed up
blinks in the display. To conrm your selection, press the PROGRAM control;
theblinkingstops.

FX TO MAIN

The FX TO MAIN control feeds the eects signal into the main mix. If the control
is turned all the way counterclockwise, no eects signal is present in the sum
signal of the mixing console.

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Presets List

Reverb

00 Small Chamber
01 Mid Chamber
02 Big Chamber
03 Theater
04 Small Room 1
05 Small Room 2
06 Mid Room 1
07 Mid Room 2
08 Large Room
09 Small Hall
10 Concer t Hall
11 Mid Hall
12 Big Hall
13 Ambient Hall
14 Church
15 Short Plate
16 Mid Plate
17 Long Plate
18 Gold Plate
19 Vint250Verb 1
20 Vint250Verb 2
21 Mid Spring
22 Long Spring
23 Gated Reverb Short
24 Gated Reverb Mid
25 Gated Reverb Long
26 Gated Alive
27 Reverse Short
28 Reverse Mid
29 Reverse Long

Early Reections / Delay

30 Short Ambience
31 Mid Ambience
32 Live Ambience
33 Big Ambience
34 Stadium
35 Early Reections 1
36 Early Reections 2
37 Early Reections 3
38 Early Reections 4
39 Slap Delay
40 Short Delay 1
41 Short Delay 2
42 Mid Delay 1
43 Mid Delay 2
44 Mid Delay 3
45 Long Delay 1
46 Long Delay 2
47 Long Delay 3
48 Stereo Delay
49 Ping-Pong Delay
50 Short Echo
51 Mid Echo 1
52 Mid Echo 2
53 Long Echo 1
54 Long Echo 2

Modulation

55 Sof t Chorus
56 Warm Chorus
57 Phat Chorus
58 Classic Flanger
59 Warm Flanger
60 Stereo Flanger
61 Classic Phaser
62 Warm Phaser
63 Heavy Phaser
64 Stereo Phaser
65 Slow Tremolo
66 Fast Tremolo
67 Panner 1
68 Panner 2
69 Detune 1
70 Detune 2
71 Minor Third Up
72 Major Thir d Up
73 Fifth Up
74 Fourth Dow n
75 Oc tave Down
76 Minor Chord
77 Major Chord
78 Jazz y

Multi

79 Delay + Chor us 1
80 Delay + Chorus 2
81 Delay + Chorus 3
82 Delay + Flanger 1
83 Delay + Flanger 2
84 Delay + Pitch 1
85 Delay + Pitch 2
86 Delay + Reverb 1
87 Delay + Reverb 2
88 Delay + Reverb 3
89 Chorus + Reverb 1
90 Chorus + Reverb 2
91 Flanger + Reverb 1
92 Flanger + Reverb 2
93 Detune + Reverb

Special FX

94 LFO Filter 1
95 LFO Filter 2
96 Talkbox 1
97 Talkbox 2
98 Overdrive
99 Distortion

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3. Applications

3.1 Recording studio

C-1

XM8500

HPS3000

B212D

V-AMP3

Keyboard

Fig 3.1: The QX1002USB in a home studio

Even though most of the tasks in a studio can nowadays be accomplished using
a computer, a mixing console remains an unavoidable piece of equipment that
lets you eectively manage audio inputs and outputs: microphone signals need
to be pre-amplied prior to being recorded, and the quality of microphone
sound is often worked on; recording and playback signals must be routed to the
appropriate connectors or integrated into the mix; the volume of headphones
and studio monitors needs to be adjusted, and so on. The ex tensively equipped
main section of the XENYX mixing consoles provides concrete benets to you.

Wiring:

B2031A

Recording and playback:

Each connected sound source is pre-amplied, EQ'ed and then routed to the
main bus. You may also add one of the onboard eects to any of the signals
(seeChapter 2.6). Use the LEVEL controls to adjust the relative level of your
sources. The main bus is sent to your computer via USB. The performance can be
recorded in your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and further edited with the
software. To monitor the recording signal and listen back to a recorded track,
press the USB/2-TR TO CTRL RM button. This sends the signal returning from your
computer to monitor speakers connected to the CONTROL ROOM OUT jacks.

Connect your sound sources to the microphone/line inputs of the mixing console.
Connect a pair of reference speakers (optional) to the main outputs, and connect
a computer to the USB connector on the rear panel. Yourmonitor speakers are
connected to the control room outputs; theheadphones are connected to the
headphone output.

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3.2 Live sound

B215D Active Speakers

XM8500

FX2000 Eects Processor

Fig 3.2: Live pe rformance wi th the QX1202USB

Bass Guitar

DI100

L
R

Portable
Digital
Recorder

The above diagram shows some typical connections for a live performance using
the QX1202USB. Mono sources such as microphones and line-outs from guitar
preamps or DI boxes can be connected to channels 1-4 via XLR or ¼" cables.
Stereo sources can be connected to channels 5/6 through 11/12 via ¼" cables.

If an external eects processor is to be used instead of the onboard processor,
connect the FX SEND jack to the input of your processor. Turn the FX knob
up on each channel that you want to add eects to. Connect the outputs
(usuallystereo) from the processor to one of the stereo channels as shown
in the diagram. Make sure to leave the FX knob for this stereo channel fully
counterclockwise (o) to avoid feedback loops. Turn the LEVEL knob up on the
stereo channel receiving the processed signal to blend the eects into the mix.

Connect the MAIN OUTPUTS to active speakers or a power amplier. You may also
connect active oor monitors to the CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS so the on-stage
talent can hear the mix. The 2-Track inputs can be used to connec t an MP3
player for music between sets, and the 2-Track outputs can be used to connect a
digitalrecorder.

F1320D Active Monitors

MP3 Player

4. Installation

4.1 Mains connection

AC POWER IN

Connect the power supply to the 3-pin mains connector on the rear of the
console. Use the AC adapter supplied to connec t the console to the mains.
Theadapter complies with all applicable safety standards.

◊ Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console.

◊ Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is

connected to the mains! First connect the console to the power supply
unit, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.

◊ Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console

heat up considerably during operation. This is completely normal.

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4.2 Audio connections

You will need a large number of cables for dierent applications. The illustrations
below show how the connectors should be wired. Be sure to use only
high-gradecables.

Please use commercial RCA cables to connect the 2-Track inputs and outputs.

You can, of course, also connect unbalanced equipment to the balanced inputs/
outputs. To do this, use either mono plugs or stereo plugs with the ring and
sleeve bridged (pins 1 and 3 in the case of XLR connectors).

◊ Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (PIN 1 and 3 connected)

on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply.

Balanced use with XLR connectors

12

3

input

1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)

1

2

3

output

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3
have to be bridged

Fig. 4.1: XLR connections

Unbalanced ¼" TS connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve

Balanced ¼" TRS connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve
ring
tip

sleeve

ground/shield

ring

cold (-ve)

tip

hot (+ve)

For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.

Fig. 4.3: ¼" stereo pl ug

¼" TRS headphones connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve

ring

tip

sleeve

ground/shield

ring

right signal

tip

left signal

Fig. 4.4: Stereo plug for headphones connection

Fig. 4.2: ¼" mono plu g

tip

sleeve

(ground/shield)

tip

(signal)

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5. Specications

QX1202USB QX1002USB

Mono Inputs

Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)

Typ e XLR connector, balanced, discrete input circuit

Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

@ 0Ω source resis tance -133 dB / -137 dB A-weighted

@ 50Ω source resis tance -130 dB / -134 dB A-weighted

@ 150Ω source resistance -127 dB / -131 dB A-weighted

Frequency response

<10 Hz - 150 kHz (-1 dB)

<10 Hz - 200 kHz (-3 dB)

Gain range +10 dB to +60 dB

Max. input level +12 dBu @ +10 dB Gain

Impedance 1.9 kΩ balanced

Signal-to-noise ratio 107 dB / 110 dB A-weighted (0 dBu In @ +22 dB Gain)

Distortion (THD + N) 0.006% / 0.005% A-weighte d

Line Input

Typ e ¼" TRS connector, balanced

Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced

Gain range -10 dB to +40 dB

Max. input level +21 dBu @ 0 dB Gain

Stereo Inp uts

Typ e 2 x ¼" TRS connector, balanced

20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced

Impedance

(+4 dBu operating level)

20 kΩ balanced, 5 k Ω unbalanced (-10 dBV)

Gain range +4 dBu / -10 dBV

Max. input level +22 d Bu

2-Track In

Typ e RCA connector

Impedance 19.5

Max. input level +21 d Bu

Equalizer

Low 80 Hz / ±15 dB

Mid 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB

High 12 kHz / ±15 dB

Aux Sends

Typ e ¼" TRS connector, balanced

Impedance 120 Ω

Max. outpu t level +21 dBu

Aux Returns

Typ e ¼" TRS connector, balanced

Impedance 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unbalanced

Max. input level +21 d Bu

Main Outputs

Typ e ¼" TRS connector, balanced

Impedance 120 Ω balanced

Max. outpu t level +21 dBu

Control Room Output

Typ e ¼" TRS connector, balanced

Impedance 120 Ω

Max. outpu t level +21 dBu

QX1202USB QX1002USB

Phones Output

Typ e ¼" TRS connec tor, unbalanced

Max. outpu t level +21 dBu / 22 Ω (+25 dBm)

2-Tra ck Ou t

Typ e RCA connector, unbalanced

Impedance 1 kΩ

Max. outpu t level +21 dBu

Main Mix Sy stem Data (Noise)

Main mix @ -∞,
channel fader @ -∞

Main mix @ 0dB,
channel fader @ -∞

Main mix @ 0dB,
channel fader @ 0dB

FX Section

-105 dB / -108 dB A-weighted

-93 dB / -96 dB A-weighted

-83 dB / -85 dB A-weighted

Typ e KL ARK TEKNIK

Converter 24-bit Sigma Delta

Sample rate 40 kHz

Power Supply

Power consumption 20 W

USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz

Adapter MXUL6

Australia 230 - 240 V~, 50 Hz

Adapter MXSAA6

U.K./Europe 2 30 V~, 50 Hz

Adapter MXUK6 / MXEU6

China/Korea 220 V~, 50 Hz / 220 V~, 60 Hz

Adapter MXCCC6 / MXKR6

Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz

Adapter M XJP6

Output 2 x 14.8 V~, 2 x 500 mA

USB

Connecter Type B

Sample rate 48 kHz

Physical/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D)

50 x 250 x 248 mm

(2.0 x 9.8 x 9.8")

50 x 195 x 248 mm

(2.0 x 7.7 x 9.8")

Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)

Asio is a trademark or registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION

XENYX QX1202USB/QX1002USB

Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services US Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

XENYX QX1202USB/QX1002USB

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB
digital device, pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including inter ference that may
cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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