Behringer UB1002FX, UB1202FX User Manual

Users Manual

Version 1.0 February 2005

ENGLISH

EURORACK UB1002FX/UB1202FX

EURORACK UB1002FX/UB1202FX

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNING: 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 and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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 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 fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the
manual.

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) Only use 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) 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 unless you
are qualified to do so.

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FOREWORD

Dear Customer,

Im sure youre one of
those people who have
devoted themselves
body and soul to your
chosen area and no
doubt this has trans­formed you into an
expert in your field!

Well, for over 30 years,
my passion has been
music and electronics.
This not only led me to
establish BEHRINGER,
but also enabled me to
convey and share my
enthusiasm with my
employees.

During all the years that

Ive been involved with
studio technology and end users, I have developed a feel for the
things that really count, such as sound quality, reliability and
ease of use. Whats more, I have always had the desire to push
the boundaries of technical possibilities to the extreme.

It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work
on a new series of mixing consoles. Since our EURORACKs had
already set new standards world-wide, I knew the development
objectives behind the products bearing my initials had to be
especially ambitious.

Thus, the concept and design of the new UB mixing consoles
bear my signature. The design work, the entire circuit diagram
and PCB development, and even the mechanical concepts are
my own work. I carefully selected each individual component
with the aim of pushing the mixing consoles analog and digital
technologies to their limits.

My vision was to enable you, the user, to give free rein to your
true potential and creativity. The result is incredibly powerful mixing
consoles that offer intuitive operation. They cannot fail to impress
with their extremely flexible routing possibilities plus fantastic wealth
of functions. Innovative technologies, such as the completely new
IMP Invisible Mic Preamps, guarantee optimum sound quality and
extraordinarily high-quality components provide unrivalled reliability,
even under extreme loads.

Your new UB mixing console is of high quality yet is simple to
use; youll soon appreciate that I, both personally and in my
capacity as musician and sound engineer, put you, the end user,
first and that these products were only possible because of the
passion and the attention to detail that went into them.

Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by
purchasing the UB mixing console. I would also like to thank all
those who, with their personal commitment and passion, have
helped me realize this impressive series of mixing consoles.

Kindest regards,

Uli Behringer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3

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

1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 4

1.3 Before you get started ................................................... 4

1.3.1 Shipment ............................................................... 4

1.3.2 Initial operation...................................................... 4

1.3.3 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 ............................. 6

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

2.5 Digital effects processor ................................................ 8

3. APPLICATIONS .......................................................... 8

3.1 Recording studio ............................................................ 8

3.2 Live sound ...................................................................... 9

4. INSTALLATION .........................................................10

4.1 Mains connection ......................................................... 10

4.2 Audio connections ....................................................... 10

5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 11

6. WARRANTY ..............................................................12

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! In purchasing our EURORACK UB1002FX/
UB1202FX you have acquired a mixing console whose small
size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance.

The BEHRINGER EURORACK mixing console offers you
premium-quality microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom
power supply, balanced line inputs and the ability to connect
external effects processors. Because of its extensive and
carefully thought-out routing possibilities, your EURORACK lends
itself equally to both live and studio use.

IMP INVISIBLE MIC PREAMP

The microphone channels are fitted with BEHRINGERs premium
quality IMP INVISIBLE MIC PREAMPs that boast the following
features:

s 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom

s A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for

crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances

s The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry gua-

rantees absolutely natural and transparent signal repro­duction

s They are perfectly matched to every conceivable micro-

phone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power
supply

s They enable full utilization of the greatly extended dynamic

range of your 24-bit/192 kHz HD recorder, thereby main­taining optimal audio quality.

MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR

In addition, the UB1002FX/UB1202FX offers an effects
processor equipped with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters. The FX
processor puts at your disposal 100 presets with first-class
room simulations, delay and modulation effects, and many multi­effects in outstanding audio quality.

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CAUTION!

+ We should like to draw your attention to the fact

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 fulfils three main functions:

s Signal processing:

Preamplification

Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has
to be amplified several-fold; then, this voltage is turned into
sound that is reproduced in a loudspeaker. Because micro­phone capsules are very delicate in their construction,
output voltage is very low and therefore susceptible to
interference. Therefore, mic signal voltage is amplified
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 amplification using an
amplifier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal
and add as little noise to it as possible. The IMP Invisible
Mic Preamp performs this role beautifully, leaving no traces
of noise or sound coloration. Interference that could take
place at the preamplification level could affect 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 effectively adjust the way a signal
sounds.

s Signal distribution:

Individual, processed signals from the channel strips are
compiled on busses and are fed into the main section for
further processing. Connections for recording equipment,
power amplifiers, headphones as well as CD/tape
connectors are available here. The mix is sent to the internal
FX processors or external effects processors via aux
sends and returns. Similarly, a mix can be created for the
musicians on the stage (monitor mix).

s 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/amplifier).

The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for

these tasks, enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.

1.2 The users manual

The users manual is designed to give you both an overview of
the controls, as well as detailed information on how to use them.
In order to help you understand the links between the controls,
we have arranged them in groups according to their function. If
you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our
website at http://www.behringer.com. Additional information and
explanations about various music industry/audio technology
terminology can be found on individual product pages as well as
in the glossary area of www.behringer.com.

+ The block diagram supplied with the mixing console

gives you an overview of the connections between
the inputs and outputs, as well as the associated
switches and controls.

For the moment, just try and trace the signal path from the
microphone input to the FX SEND connector. Dont be put off by
the huge range of possibilities; its easier than you think! If you
look at the overview of the controls at the same time, youll be
able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console and
youll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 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 EURORACK

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

EURORACK or with its packaging.

+ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an

environmentally-friendly fashion.

1.3.2 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.

+ Never connect the EURORACK 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.

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1. INTRODUCTION