1222FX
XENYX
User’s Manual
Version 1.0 January 2006
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 enclosure—voltage 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 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.
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
s4 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps comparable to standalone boutique preamps 1222FX
sNeo-classic “British” 3-band EQs for warm and musical sound
sStudio-grade 24-bit stereo FX processor with 100 awesome presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
sUSB/Audio Interface included to connect directly to your computer
s7-band stereo graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor or main mixes
sRevolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection System instantly reveals critical frequencies
sBreathtaking XPQ 3D stereo surround effect for more vitality and enhanced stereo image
sVoice Canceller function for easy-to-use sing-along applications
s4 fully equipped stereo input channels featuring 2 additional mic inputs on channels 5/6 and 7/8, 3-band EQ and input trim control
sChannel inserts on each mono channel for flexible connection of outboard equipment
s2 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
sBalanced main mix outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors, headphone/control room output and stereo tape outputs
sLong-wearing 60-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls
sInternal autorange power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving
sRack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility
sHigh-quality component components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
sConceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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XENYX 1222FX
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 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 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 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 you’ll 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... |
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General mixing console functions .................................. |
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The user’s manual .......................................................... |
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1.3 |
Before you get started ................................................... |
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1.3.1 |
Shipment ............................................................... |
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1.3.2 |
Initial operation ...................................................... |
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1.3.3 |
Online registration ................................................ |
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2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS .............. |
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Mono channels ............................................................... |
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Microphone and line inputs .................................. |
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2.1.2 |
Equalizer ............................................................... |
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2.1.3 Aux sends (MON and FX) .................................... |
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2.1.4 |
Pan, mute switch and channel fader .................. |
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Stereo channels ............................................................. |
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Channel inputs ...................................................... |
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2.2.2 |
Equalizer stereo channels ................................... |
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2.2.3 |
Aux sends stereo channels ................................ |
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Balance, mute switch and channel fader ........... |
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Connector panel and main section ................................. |
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2.3.1 |
Monitor send and FX send channels ................... |
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Monitor send and FX send connector ................. |
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2.3.3 |
Aux return connectors ........................................ |
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CD/tape return channel, voice canceller and |
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connection socket ................................................ |
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Main mix, main out connectors |
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and headphone connector ................................ |
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Level meter and level setting ............................. |
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Graphic 7-band equalizer ............................................ |
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2.5 |
Rear view of 1222FX ................................................... |
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3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSORAND XPQ |
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SURROUNDFUNCTION .......................................... |
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Digital effects processor .............................................. |
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XPQ surround function ................................................. |
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4. INSTALLATION ......................................................... |
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Rack mounting .............................................................. |
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Cable connections ........................................................ |
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4.2.1 |
Audio connections ............................................. |
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5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... |
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6. WARRANTY .............................................................. |
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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:
s130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom
sA bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances
sThe extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction
sThey are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply
sThey 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-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 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:
sSignal 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.
sSignal 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.
sMix:
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 in the ULTRANET area of www.behringer.com.
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