Behringer SX3040 Instruction Manual

Product Information Document

Enhancers/Exciters

SONICEXCITER
SX3040

Ultimate Stereo Sound
Enhancement Processor

Dramatically improves your

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sound by adding clarity,
dimension and depth

Produces natural brightness through

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harmonic enhancement and tighter
bass with increased punch through
phase compensation

Professional and home recording

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studios: brings out the full sound
spectrum of your tracks, mixdown
and mastering

PA, nightclub and DJ systems:

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improves the performance of any
sound system by adding sparkling
high end and super-tight bass
without the need for additional
speakers or amps

The incredible SONIC EXCITER SX3040

will make your live performances and

recordings more powerful, dynamic

and superbly articulate. Equipped

with a special phase-compensating

Bass Processor and Sonic Exciter,

the SX3040 adds amazing depth,

punch and sparkling clarity – to

dramatically enhance sound quality.

And thanks to SX3040’s twin channels,

you process a stereo signal, or a bass

in one channel – and a keyboard, vocal or guitar in the other.

Churches and houses of worship:

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dramatically increases voice
intelligibility and your music
gains presence

Guitar, bass and keyboard rack:

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improves articulation and restores
cutting power often lost in miking
and ampli cation

Broadcasting and webcasting: adds

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loudness and “live presence” even
on small car or computer speakers

5.1 and hi- setups: DVDs become

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stunningly lifelike and the spatial
dimension of your sound system
increases dramatically

Dedicated Tune, Harmonics and

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Mix controls per channel on the
Sonic Exciter section

The ultimate sound improvement tool for home and professional recording

studios, DJ systems, PA systems and webcasting, the SONIC EXCITER

SX3040 is also an amazing addition to your 5.1 surround and hi- setups.

A “Must-Have” for the Studio

In the recording studio, the sound is the only
thing that matters – and it has to be just
right! The SX3040 provides the tools to  ne­tune the perfect recording session, whether
you’re working on a single track or mastering
your completed project for distribution or
duplication. For that professional  nishing
touch, the SX3040 opens up the full sonic
spectrum allowing you to add sizzle to
drum overheads, tighten up the bass – and
bring unparalleled focus to vocal tracks and
instrument / amp-miking applications.

Product Information Document

Enhancers/Exciters

SONICEXCITER
SX3040

Ultimate Stereo Sound
Enhancement Processor

Dedicated Drive, Tune and Mix

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controls per channel on the
Bass Processor section

Servo-balanced inputs and outputs

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with ¼" TRS and gold-plated
XLR connectors

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Conceived and designed by

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BEHRINGER Germany

Vibrant Live Sound

The 2-channel SX3040 features a Bass
Processor and Sonic Exciter per channel,
providing the perfect way to add stunning
clarity and incredible low-end punch to your
live sound system. By adding sparkling high
end and super-tight bass, without the need
for additional speakers or amps, the SX3040
breathes new life into any PA, nightclub or
DJ system. You’ll easily master the simple
controls to bring out the very best in your
sound – whether you’re mixing a duo in a co ee
house, or dialing a massive outdoorconcert!

House of Worship

In house of worship applications, voice
intelligibility is of critical importance for getting
the speaker’s message across. The SX3040
Sonic Exciter function’s wide tuning range
lets you dial-in the ideal frequency enabling
crisp and detailed delivery of the spoken
word. For musical content, SX3040’s Bass
Processor becomes an e ective, professional­grade “loudness” control – adding much
needed punch and dynamics for impactful
performances – even when the overall volume
must be kept at lower levels.

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

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SX3040

Ultimate Stereo Sound
Enhancement Processor

The Bass Processor

With its dedicated Drive, Tune and Mix controls, the Bass Processor allows you to dial-in the perfect
bottom end for live sound or recording applications. Turning the Drive knob adjusts the bass
intensity, which is properly set when the green LED lights up regularly during loud bass signal peaks.
The longer the LED lights up, the longer the duration of the bass signal at peak levels (Sustain),
leading to a tighter and more voluminous bass. The Tune knob selects the upper cut-o frequency
between 50 Hz - 160 Hz, while the Mix control sets the amount of the processed bass signal is
blended with the original.

The Sonic Exciter

SX3040’s Sonic Exciter section is all about adding harmonic content to your music, the natural
range of overtones that give music its openness and liveliness – harmonics that are often lost when
ampli ers and instruments are miked. Tune sets the cut-o frequency within the range from 1.3 kHz

- 10 kHz, while the Harmonics control sets the amount of harmonics that are added to the signal, and
has a direct in uence on the detail reproduction and quality of the sound. Mix adjusts how much of
the processed sound is mixed with the original signal.

Solid Performance – Unbelievable Value

You’d be hard-pressed to  nd another single piece of gear that can improve the sound of your
recordings or live shows more than the SONIC EXCITER SX3040! And this mastering marvel is so very
a ordable, you’ll want 2 or 3 for your studio, and a couple more for your live rack. Get down to your

BEHRINGER dealer, or get your  rst SX3040 online today – you’ll be back for more!

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Ultimate Stereo Sound
Enhancement Processor

You Are Covered

We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our
own MUSIC Group factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production work ows and
quality assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result,
we have one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we con dently back it up with a
generous 3-Year Warranty program.

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Enhancement Processor

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Ultimate Stereo Sound
Enhancement Processor

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