Behringer XENYX 1222FX User Manual
Users Manual
Version 1.0 January 2006
ENGLISH
XENYX 1222FX
XENYX 1222FX
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 enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient 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.
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 manufacturers 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.
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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XENYX 1222FX
XENYX
Premium 16-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps, British EQs,
24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface
1222FX
s Premium ultra low-noise, high headroom analog mixer
s 4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to standalone boutique preamps
s Neo-classic British 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
s Studio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger,
delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
s USB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer
s 7-band stereo graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor or main mixes
s Revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection System instantly reveals critical frequencies
s Breathtaking XPQ 3D stereo surround effect for more vitality and enhanced stereo image
s Voice Canceller function for easy-to-use sing-along applications
s 4 fully equipped stereo input channels featuring 2 additional mic inputs on channels 5/6 and 7/8, 3-band
EQ and input trim control
s Channel inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment
s 2 aux sends per channel: 1 pre fader for monitoring, 1 post fader (for internal FX and/or as external send);
2 multi-functional stereo aux returns
s Balanced main mix outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors, headphone/control room output and stereo
tape outputs
s Long-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls
s Internal autorange power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient
response plus low power consumption for energy saving
s Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility
s High-quality component components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
s Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear Customer,
Im sure youre one of
those people who have
devoted themselves
body and soul to your
chosen area and no
doubt this has made you
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 share my
enthusiasm with our
employees. During all the
years Ive 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 is more, I have always
had the desire to test the boundaries of what is technically
feasible.
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 next generation of mixing consoles had to
be especially ambitious.
Thus, the concept and design of the new XENYX 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 combining 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 mixing consoles that
combine incredible performance with intuitive operability. They
cannot fail to impress with their extremely flexible routing
possibilities plus a fantastic wealth of functions. Innovative
technologies, such as the completely new XENYX Mic Preamps
and the British EQs, guarantee optimum sound quality. And
extraordinarily high-quality components provide unrivalled
reliability, even under extreme loads.
Thanks to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX
mixing console youll soon come to 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 XENYX mixing console. I should also like to thank
all those who, with their personal commitment and passion, have
helped me create this impressive series of mixing consoles.
Kindest regards,
Uli Behringer
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 4
1.1 General mixing console functions .................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
1.3 Before you get started ................................................... 6
1.3.1 Shipment ............................................................... 6
1.3.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 6
1.3.3 Online registration ................................................ 6
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS .............. 6
2.1 Mono channels ............................................................... 6
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs .................................. 6
2.1.2 Equalizer ............................................................... 7
2.1.3 Aux sends (MON and FX).................................... 7
2.1.4 Pan, mute switch and channel fader .................. 7
2.2 Stereo channels ............................................................. 8
2.2.1 Channel inputs ...................................................... 8
2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels ................................... 8
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels ................................ 8
2.2.4 Balance, mute switch and channel fader ........... 8
2.3 Connector panel and main section ................................. 8
2.3.1 Monitor send and FX send channels ................... 8
2.3.2 Monitor send and FX send connector ................. 9
2.3.3 Aux return connectors ........................................ 9
2.3.4 CD/tape return channel, voice canceller and
connection socket ................................................ 9
2.3.5 Main mix, main out connectors
and headphone connector ................................ 10
2.3.6 Level meter and level setting ............................. 11
2.4 Graphic 7-band equalizer ............................................ 11
2.5 Rear view of 1222FX ................................................... 11
3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR AND XPQ
SURROUND FUNCTION .......................................... 12
3.1 Digital effects processor.............................................. 12
3.2 XPQ surround function ................................................. 12
4. INSTALLATION .........................................................12
4.1 Rack mounting .............................................................. 12
4.2 Cable connections ........................................................ 13
4.2.1 Audio connections ............................................. 13
5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 14
6. WARRANTY .............................................................. 15
1. INTRODUCTION
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 effects 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.
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XENYX 1222FX
FBQ Feedback Detection System
The FBQ Feedback Detection System, integrated into the
graphic equalizer, is one of the most outstanding characteristics
of this mixing console. 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.
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:
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
guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal
reproduction
s They are perfectly matched to every conceivable
microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom
power supply
s 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-effects processor
Additionally, your XENYX mixing console has an effects
processor with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters included, which
gives you 100 presets producing first-class reverb, delay and
modulation effects plus numerous multi-effects in excellent audio
quality.
The XENYX mixing consoles are equipped with a state-of-theart 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
efficiency a switched-mode power supply uses less energy
than conventional power supplies.
USB/Audio interface
The USB interface supplied with the unit is a perfect match for
the XENYX Series and serves as a powerful recording interface
to your PC or MAC®. It supports the digital transmission of signals
on up to four channels with max. 48 kHz and extremely low
latency. When wired to the CD/TAPE INPUT and OUTPUT
connectors, the interface transfers the stereo mix from the
console directly to a computer. Both the recording signal and the
playback signal from the computer can be monitored at the same
time. In this way, you can use several recording runs to produce
complete multi-track recordings.
CAUTION!
+ We would 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 the 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 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 XENYX 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.
Effects mixing
In addition to the effects 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.
s Signal distribution:
Individual signals adjusted at each channel strip are laid
out at the aux sends and returns, and are either fed into
external effects processors or fed back to the internal
effects 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 amplifiers, headphones and 2-track outputs can also be taken.
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, youll 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 users manual
The users 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 in the ULTRANET area of www.behringer.com.
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