Behringer X1832USB User Manual [ru]

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User Manual

X2442 /X2222 / X1832 /X1622

Premium 24/22/18/16-Input 4/2, 3/2 and 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors, British EQs, 24-Bit 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 The user’s manual ............................................................... 5

1.3 Before you get started ...................................................... 5

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

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

2.2 Stereo channels ................................................................... 7

2.3 Interface panel and main section ................................. 8

3. Graphic 9-Band Equalizer (X1832USB only) .......... 12

4. Digital Eects Processor ......................................... 13

5. Rear Panel Connectors ............................................ 13

5.1 Main mix outputs, insert points and

control room outputs.............................................................. 13

5.2 Subgroup outputs ............................................................ 13

5.3 Inserts ................................................................................... 14

5.4 Direct outputs (X2442USB only) ..................................14

5.5 USB input/output ............................................................. 14

5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply

and fuse ........................................................................................ 14

6. Installation ............................................................... 15

6.1 Rack mounting ................................................................... 15

6.2 Cable connections ........................................................... 15

7. Specications ........................................................... 16

Thank you

Congratulations! In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance.

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 sec tion, thxing consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio applications. Owing to state-of-the-ar t 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.

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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 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. 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 OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

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. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY

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1. Introduction

XENYX Mic Preamp

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 finest 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 full, 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.

Multi-eects processor

Additionally, your XENYX mixing console has an eects processor with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters included, which gives you 16presets producing rst-class reverb, delay and modulation eects plus numerous multi-eects in excellent audio quality.

The XENYX mixing consoles are equipped with a state-of-the-art switched-mode power supply (SMPS). Unlike conventional circuitry an

SMPS provides an optimum supply current regardless of the input voltage. And thanks to its considerably higher eciency a switched-mode power supply uses less energy than conventional power supplies.

 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 faders and phones control in the main section fully down before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to set the appropriate volume.

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. Inter ference 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.

FBQ Feedback Detection System

The FBQ Feedback Detection System integrated into the graphic EQ of your X1832USB is one of this mixer’s most outstanding features.

This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately recognize and eliminate feedback frequencies. The FBQ Feedback Detection System uses the LEDs in the frequency band faders of the graphic EQ to indicate the critical frequencies. This way, what once used to be a labor-intensive search for feedback frequencies is now an activity that even a child could master.

Voice Canceller

We have added another useful feature to the XENYX X1832USB: theVoice Canceller.

The Voice Canceller is a lter circuitry that lters out vocal portions from a track. Therefore, this mixing console is ideally suited for use as a karaoke machine. This feature is also an optimal solution for singers who need accompanying music for their rehearsals.

Eects mixing

In addition to the eec ts processor contained in your mixer, using the insert connectors on the mono channels and both aux busses lets you insert additional signal processors into your signal path.

• Signal distribution:

Individual signals adjusted at each channel strip are laid out at the aux sends and returns, and are either fed into external eects processors or fed back to the internal eects processor. Then, the signals are brought back into the main mix either via the aux return connectors or via direct internal wiring. The mix for the on-stage musicians is also created using the aux sends (monitor mix). Similarly, for example, signals for recording equipment, power ampli ers, headphones and 2-track outputs can also be taken.

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• 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 control surface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized in such a way that these functions become easy to fulll while the signal path remains simple to follow.

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 specic issues, please visit our website at http://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.

◊ 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.

1.3.3 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 Contac t 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.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 Shipment

Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factor y to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which 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.

1.3.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid over-heating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature devices such as radiators or power amps. The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable. The console meets the required safety standards. Blownfuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.

◊ Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own

safety, you should never remove any ground connec tors from electrical devices or power cables, or render them in operative.

◊ Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the

mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit.

2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs

X2222USB X2442USB

Fig. 2.1: Connector s and controls of mic /line inputs

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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 monitor system before you switch on phantom

power. Otherwise potentially damaging thumps will be sent to your speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.5 “Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse”.

LINE IN

Each mono input also has a balanced line input on a ¼" jack. You can also connect unbalanced devices using mono jacks to these inputs.

◊ Please remember that you can use either the microphone input or the

line input of a channel, but not both at the same time!

INSERT

◊ Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic processors

or equalizers. They are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. Detailed information on using insert points can be found in chapter 5.3.

◊ Unlike the X2442USB, the X1622USB, X1832USB and X2222USB have

their insert points located on the rear of the console.

GAIN

Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be turned fully counter-clockwise whenever you connect or disconnec t 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 dB) refers to the line input and shows its sensitivity. The settings for equipment with st andard 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. Fine-tuning of a signal being fed in is done using the level meter. To route the channel signal to the level meter, you have to press the SOLO switch and set the MODE switch in the main section to PFL (LEVEL SET).

2.1.2 Equalizer

All mono input channels have a 3-band equalizer with semi-parametric mid bands. All bands provide boost or cut of up to15 dB. In the central position, theequalizer is o (at).

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.

All Models

Fig. 2.2: Equalizer of the input channels

The upper (HIGH) and the lower (LOW) bands 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 bands are 12 kHz and 80Hz respectively. Forthe mid range, the console features a semi-parametric equalizer with a lter quality (Q) of 1 octave, tunable from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. Use the MID control to set the amount of boost or cut, and the FREQ control to determine the centralfrequency.

2.1.3 Monitor and eects busses (Aux Sends)

Using the GAIN control, drive the signal to the 0-dB mark. This way you have a vast amount of drive headroom for use with very dynamic signals. TheCLIP display should light up only rarely, preferably never. While ne-tuning, theequalizer should be set to neutral.

LOW CUT

Additionally, the mono channels of the mixing consoles have a high-slope LOWCUT lter for eliminating unwanted, low-frequency signal components (75Hz, 18 dB/octave).

COMPRESSOR

Each mono channel features a built-in compressor which lowers the dynamic range of the signal and increases its perceived loudness. The loud peaks are squashed down and the quiet sections are boosted.

Turn the COMP knob clockwise to add more compression eect. The adjacent LED with light when the eect is engaged.

X1622USB X2442USB

Fig. 2.3: Aux Sen d control MON and FX in t he channel strip s

Monitor and eects busses (AUX sends) source their signals via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a so-called bus. This bus signal is sent to an aux send connector (for monitoring applications: MON OUT) and then routed, for example, to an active monitor speaker or external eects device. Inthe latter case, the eects return can then be brought back into the console via the aux return connectors.

All monitor and eects busses are mono, are tapped into post EQ and oer amplication of up to +15 dB.

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