Behringer SL2442FX-PRO, SL3242FX-PRO User Manual
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Users Manual
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Version 1.0 December 2003
SL3242FX
EURODESK
EURODESK SL3242FX-PRO/SL2442FX-PRO
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
the top cover (or the rear section). No user
serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
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the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient
to constitute a risk of shock.
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important operating and maintenance instructions
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EURODESK SL3242FX-PRO/SL2442FX-PRO
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Welcome to the team of
EURODESK users and
thank you very much for
expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing
this mixing console.
It is one of my most
pleasant tasks to write
this letter to you, because
it is the culmination of
many months of hard
work delivered by our
engineering team to reach
a very ambitious goal:
to present you two
outstanding mixing
consoles that give you
maximum flexibility and
performance with a unique sound character and broad range of
striking functions. The task to design the new SL series certainly
meant a great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by
focusing on you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant
a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was
fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a lot of people
together, and what a great feeling it is when everybody who
participated in such a project can be proud of what weve
achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you
are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. With
your highly competent suggestions for new products youve
greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it
successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality
(manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system) as
well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely
favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your
creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.
We are often asked how we can make it to produce such
high-grade devices at such unbelievably low prices. The answer
is quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers
means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions
of purchase for components, etc. Isnt it only fair to pass this
benefit back to you? Because we know that your success is
our success, too!
I would like to thank all people whose help on Project SL has
made it all possible. Everybody has made very personal
contributions, starting from the designers of the unit to the many
staff members in our company and finally to you, the user of
BEHRINGER products.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 4
1.1 Before you get started ................................................... 4
1.1.1 Shipment ............................................................... 4
1.1.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 4
1.1.3 Warranty .............................................................. 4
1.2 The manual ..................................................................... 4
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS ............................................... 5
2.1 Mono input channels ...................................................... 5
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs .................................. 5
2.1.2 Equalizer ............................................................... 5
2.1.3 Aux/FX send buses ............................................. 5
2.1.4 Mono channel fader and further
control elements ................................................... 6
2.2 Stereo channels ............................................................. 6
2.2.1 Channel inputs ...................................................... 6
2.2.2 Stereo channel equalizer ..................................... 7
2.2.3 Stereo channel aux/FX send buses .................... 7
2.2.4 Stereo channel fader and other
control elements ................................................... 7
2.3 Stereo channels 21 - 24 (SL2442FX-PRO)
or 29 - 32 (SL3242FX-PRO) .......................................... 7
2.4 Subgroups 1 - 4 ............................................................. 7
2.5 Mono out section for subwoofer applications .............. 8
2.6 Main out section ............................................................. 8
2.6.1 Talkback ................................................................ 9
2.6.2 Phones & control room ......................................... 9
2.7 CD/tape ........................................................................... 9
2.8 Master aux send 1 and 2 ............................................. 10
2.9 Graphic 9-band stereo equalizer ................................. 10
2.10Effects section ............................................................ 10
2.11Rear panel .................................................................... 11
3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR .............................. 11
4. WIRING EXAMPLES ................................................. 12
4.1 Studio set-up ................................................................. 12
4.2 Live set-up .................................................................... 13
5. INSTALLATION ......................................................... 14
5.1 Audio connections ....................................................... 14
6. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 15
7. PRESETS .................................................................16
8. WARRANTY ..............................................................17
My friends, its been worth the trouble!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
CAUTION!
We would like to point out that high volume levels
+
may damage your hearing and/or your headphones/
loudspeakers. To avoid switch-on/off thumps from
the console and any downstream devices, always
make sure that your power amp(s) or active
speakers are the last components that are
switched on and the first to be switched off. Always
make sure that the appropriate volume is set.
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EURODESK SL3242FX-PRO/SL2442FX-PRO
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the EURODESK you have acquired a
state-of-the-art mixing console that sets new standards. Right
from the very start it has been our goal to design a revolutionary
unit that can be used for a great variety of applications. And
indeed, this overwhelming mixing console gives you plenty of
functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion
options.
BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional
recording studio technology. For many years now we have
been successful in developing products for studio and live use.
These include microphones and studio gear of all kinds
(compressors, enhancers, noise gates, tube processors,
headphone amplifiers, digital effects, DI boxes, etc.), monitor
and P.A. speakers as well as professional live and recording
mixers. Our entire technical know-how has gone into your
EURODESK mixing console.
FBQ Feedback Detection System
One of the most outstanding features of this console
is the FBQ Feedback Detection System, which is
part of the graphic equalizer. This ingenious circuit
makes it possible to detect and subsequently
eliminate feedback frequencies very quickly. FBQ
increases the brightness of the EQ fader LEDs for the frequency
bands where feedback is occurring. What used to be a tedious
search for feedback frequencies is now mere childs play.
IMP Invisible Mic Preamp
The microphone channels are equipped with
BEHRINGERs brand-new high-end IMP Invisible
Mic Preamps, which offer you:
s 130 dB of dynamic range and hence an unbelievable amount
of headroom,
s a bandwidth from below 10 Hz to above 200 kHz for the
crystal-clear reproduction of even the slightest details,
s extremely noise and distortion-free circuitry for absolutely
natural sound and neutral signal reproduction,
s perfect adaptation to any microphone on the market (up
to 60 dB gain and +48 V phantom power), and
s the possibility of pushing the dynamic range of your
24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the max and thus achieving
ultimate audio quality.
What is more, the EURODESK comes with two effects
processors using 24-bit A/D and D/A converters and
the effects algorithms of our renowned 19" multi-
effects device VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P. Each
processor offers 99 presets with first-class room simulations,
delay and modulation effects as well as compressor, tube
distortion and numerous other effects availableall with excellent
audio quality!
The mixer is equipped with a state-of-the-art
integrated switch-mode power supply. Unlike
conventional designs, this supply automatically
adapts to supply voltages between 100 and
240 V. With its considerably higher efficiency, it is
also more economical in terms of power consumption than
standard power supply units.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your EURODESK was carefully packed at the factory and the
packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
We still 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
BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping
company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage
or replacement may not be granted.
+ We recommend that you use a flight case, so as to
give your mixer optimum protection during use or
transport.
+ Always use the original packing carton to prevent
damage during storage or transport.
+ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with
the device or its packaging.
+ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for
cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the
EURODESK near radiators, etc.
+ Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type
and rating! Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for
details.
The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord
and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international
safety certification requirements.
+ 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.
1.1.3 Warranty
The EURODESKs serial number is located on the rear panel.
Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within
14 days after the date of purchase, so as to benefit from our
extended warranty. Or register online at www.behringer.com.
1.2 The manual
This manual is designed to give you an overview of all control
elements and at the same time inform you in detail about how to
use them. To provide you with a clear structure, we have grouped
the control elements according to their function. They can easily
be found on the enclosed numbered illustrations. If you need
more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our
web site at www.behringer.com. The product-related information
pages and the ULTRANET-based glossary explain the relevant
audio engineering terminology in full detail.
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1. INTRODUCTION
EURODESK SL3242FX-PRO/SL2442FX-PRO
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS
This chapter describes the various control elements of your
mixing console. All controls and connections are explained in full
detail.
2.1 Mono input channels
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
The second scale has a gain from +10 to -40 dBu for the
line input. For devices with a nomal line output level of
-10 dBV or +4 dBu the setting is as follows: with TRIM fully
counter-clockwise connect the external device and adjust
the output level recommended by the manufacturer. If
available, the output level display of the external device
should read 0 dB with signal peaks. For +4 dBu increase
TRIM, for -10 dBV increase it further. The fine-tuning can
be done with a music signal and the LEVEL SET LED,
which will illuminate when the optimum operating level has
been set.
Mono channels are equipped with a high-slope
LOW CUT filter eliminating unwanted low-frequency
signals, such as floor rumble (18 dB/oct., -3 dB at 80 Hz).
2.1.2 Equalizer
All mono input channels are equipped with a 3-band equalizer.
The maximum boost/cut of the individual bands is 15 dB, in mid
position the EQ is set to neutral.
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of the mic/line inputs
Each mono input channel is equipped with a balanced
microphone input on an XLR connector,
which provides +48 V phantom power
for condenser microphones at the touch
of a button (see rear panel).
+ Be sure to switch off your audio system before you
activate the phantom power supply to prevent
audible switch-on thumps from reaching your
monitor speakers. Please also note the information
given in chapter 2.11 Rear panel.
Each mono input also has a balanced line input on 1/4" TRS
connectors. Of course, these inputs can also be used
with unbalanced plugs (1/4" TS connector).
INSERT I/O connector is used to process a signal with
dynamic processors or equalizers. This insert point is
pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send.
Unlike reverb and other effects, which are usually added
to the dry signal, dynamic processors process the entire
signal. So, aux send buses are not the best solution here.
Instead, dynamic processors and equalizers are inserted
into the signal path. Once processed, the signal then reenters the mixing console at the same point where it left.
Signal interruption only occurs if a plug is inserted into the
corresponding jack (1/4" stereo plug: tip = signal output,
ring = input). All mono input channels are equipped with
insert points. They can also be used as pre-EQ direct
outputs, without signal flow interruption. For this you need
a cable with a 1/4" TS connector on the recorder/effects
processor end, and a bridged stereo 1/4" TRS connector
on the console end (tip and ring interconnected).
The TRIM control adjusts the input gain. Be sure to set this
control fully counter-clockwise before you connect or
disconnect a signal source to or from one of the inputs.
TRIM has a dual scale: the first scale has a gain from +10
to +60 dB for the MIC input.
Fig. 2.2: Equalizer section of input channels
The HI control in the EQ section controls the high frequency
range of the respective channel. It is a shelving-type filter
which can boost or cut all frequencies above a fixed
frequency (12 kHz).
The MID control allows you to raise or lower the mid-range
level. It is a semi-parametric peak filter, which boosts or cuts
the frequency range around a variable mid-range
frequency. Use the FREQ control to select the mid-range
frequency from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. Then use the MID control
to boost or cut the selected frequency range.
The LOW control boosts or cuts the low-frequency range.
Like the HI filter it is a shelving-type filter, which raises or
lowers the level of all frequencies below a specific
frequency (80 Hz).
2.1.3 Aux/FX send buses
Aux sends enable you to take the signals from one or multiple
channels and collect them on one bus. This signal is then present
at one of the aux send jacks, from where it can be routed to an
active monitor speaker or external effects device, for example.
The FX returns are subsequently used as a return bus for the
processed signal.
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS
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