Manual for XENYX 8 Input 2 Bus Mixer with Mic Preamps and EQ
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1. 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 accor dance 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 Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked on and sharp edges Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 12 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 13 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 14 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 t2. 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 3 2 Audio CONNECTIONS wwrrarrrvnrrunnnnvrnnnnvnvrsnnnenvrnnnenvvnnnnnne 8 technologies to their limits 3 1 Mains connection rarnrnanvvnvnvnnnvnenenevavevnenenenennnenenenenner 8 My vision was to enable you the user to give free rein to your true 4 Specifications nnrnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnneennr 9 potential and creativity The result is mixing consoles that combine incredible performance with intuitive operability They cannot fail 5 Warranty emenenrrenenenenerrrrrrrvrvenvnenenerernernnrnrnenenenerersenenenene 10 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 p
3. PSU MX5KR 220 V 60 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX5JP 100 V 50 60 Hz 1 9 1 5 x 5 3 x 7 47 mm 37 mm x 134 mm x 177 mm 1 2 Ibs 0 55 kg 1 9 1 5 x 7 4 x 8 7 47 mm 37 mm x 189 mm x 220 mm 2 2 Ibs 1 00 kg 1 9 1 5 x 7 4 x 8 7 47 mm 37 mm x 189 mm x 220 mm 2 3 Ibs 1 05 kg 1 9 1 5 x 9 5 x 8 7 47 mm 37 mm x 242 mm x 220 mm 3 Ibs 1 35 kg 2 Measuring conditions 1 kHz rel to 0 dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz line input main output unity gain Type 14 TRS jack unbalanced Max output level 19 dBu 150 Q 25 dBm 3 20 Hz 20 kHz measured at main output Channels 1 4 unity gain EQ flat all chan nels on main mix channels 1 3 as far left as possible channels 2 4 as far right as possible reference 6 dBu BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Specifications 9 XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 5 Warranty 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights pro vided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of n
4. requires less level to drive it than at 4 dBu studio level 2 3 Connector panel and main section 2 3 1 Send return effects path LEFT mono RIGHT 0 0 0 2 2 STEREO AUX RETURNS AUX SENDS MON OUT Fig 2 7 FX send return connectors LEFT mono RIGHT O 0 LEX 2 2 STEREO AUX RETURNS AUX SENDS MON OUT Fig 2 8 FX send return controls STEREO AUX RETURN 802 only the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors are used to bring the output of the external effects device whose input is derived from the aux sends back into the console You can instead use these connectors as additional inputs but any effects device will then have to be brought back into the console via a normal stereo channel This does however give you the ability to use the chan nel EQ on the effects return signal if you wish 137 When using a stereo channel as effects return path the FX control of the relevant channel should generally be turned fully down to avoid undesirable feedback If only the left connector is used the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono Use the AUX RETURN control to determine how much of the effects signal is sent to the main mix FX SEND The FX SEND output does not apply for 502 should be connected to the input of an external effects unit The post fader FX signal you created using the input channel FX controls is sent to the effects unit via the FX SENDouput Use the FX SEND control of the main section to adjus
5. A weighted 129 dB 130 5 dB A weighted XENY X 502 802 1002 1202 Main mix system data Noise Main mix channel fader 106 dB 109 dB A weighted Main mix 0 dB channel fader 95 dB 98 dB A weighted Main mix 0 dB channel fader 0 dB 84 dB 87 dB A weighted Power supply Frequency response lt 10 Hz 150 kHz lt 10 Hz 200 kHz Gain range Max input level Impedance Signal to noise ratio Distortion THD N Line input Type Impedance Gain range Max input level 1 dB 3 dB 10 dB to 60 dB 12 dBu 10 dB GAIN approx 2 6 KQ balanced 110 dB 112 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB GAIN 0 005 0 004 A weighted Ya TRS jack electronically balanced approx 20 kQ balanced approx 10 kQ unbalanced 10 dB to 40 dB 22 dBu 0 dB GAIN Fade out attenuation Crosstalk attenuation Main fader closed Channel muted Channel fader muted 90 dB 89 5 dB 89 dB Frequency response Mic In Main Out lt 10 Hz 90 kHz lt 10 Hz 160 kHz Stereo inputs Type Impedance Max input level Equalizer EQ mono channels LOW MID HIGH EQ stereo channels LOW MID HIGH Send Return Aux sends Type Impedance Max output level Stereo aux returns Type Impedance Max input level Outputs Main outputs Type Impedance Max output level Control room outputs Type Impedance Max output level Headphones output 0 dB 1 dB 0 dB 3 dB TRS j
6. A50 57613 00005 JUST LISTEN User Manual jr es 10 01 E e m he he FOR i oe po a k LE a m e www behringer com coeL 200L 208 206 XANAX XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 Important Safety Instructions 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 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR operating and maintenance instructions in the accom This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important panying literature Please read the manual Caution 13 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 Caution 13 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 liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Caution I These service instructions are for use by qualified ser vice 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 qualified service personnel 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions
7. ROOM If you want to monitor only the FX send signal in your headphones or monitor speaker s press the FX TO CTRL switch This mutes the main mix signal while routing the FX SEND output to the monitor s The XENYX 802 and 502 do not feature this switch 2 3 5 Phantom power and LED displays POWER 48 V ar s 0 0 O 20 0 Gi PHANTOM Fig 2 13 Phantom power and control LEDs 48 V The red 48 V LED lights up when phantom power is on The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom power supply on the XLR connectors of all mono channels I Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox as long as the phantom power supply is switched on Connect the micro phones before you switch on the power supply In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute in order to allow system stabilization POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on Level indicator The high precision 4 segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level LEVEL SETTING To correctly set the gains of the channels first set the LEVEL controls of the input channels to their center Control elements and connectors T XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 positions 0 dB Then use the TRIM controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on the level meter When recordin
8. Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compli ance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damage defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notific
9. ack electronically balanced approx 20 kQ 22 dBu 80 Hz 15 dB 2 5 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB 2 5 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 15 dB 4 TS jack unbalanced approx 120 Q 22 dBu va TRS jack electronically balanced approx 20 kQ balanced approx 10 kQ unbalanced 22 dBu va TRS jack unbalanced approx 120 Q unbalanced 22 dBu 4 TS jack unbalanced approx 120 Q 22 dBu 502 802 1002 Power consumption 13W USA Canada Adapter BEHRINGER PSU MX3UL Mains voltage Europe U K Australia Adapter Mains voltage China Adapter Input Output Korea Adapter Mains voltage Japan Adapter Mains voltage 1202 Power consumption USA Canada Adapter Mains voltage Europe U K Australia Adapter Mains voltage China Adapter Input Output Korea Adapter Mains voltage Japan Adapter Mains voltage Physical weight 502 Dimensions H x W x D Weight net 802 Dimensions H x W x D Weight net 1002 Dimensions H x W x D Weight net 1202 Dimensions H x W x D Weight net 1 Equivalent Input Noise 120 V 60 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX3EU 230 V 50 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX3CC 220 V 50 Hz 80 mA 2 x 18 5 V 2 x 150 mA BEHRINGER PSU MX3KR 220 V 60 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX3JP 100 V 50 60 Hz 20 W BEHRINGER PSU MX5UL 120 V 60 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX5EU 230 V 50 Hz BEHRINGER PSU MX5CC 220 V 50 Hz 150 mA 2 x 17 5 V 2 x 650 mA BEHRINGER
10. ation BEHRINGER will return the unit Costs for freight and packing will be invoiced separately C O D When the buyer has sent in a written repair order such costs will also be invoiced separately 6 Warranty transferability This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 7 Claim for damages Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing All trademarks except BEHRINGER the BEHRINGER logo JUST LISTEN and XENYX mentioned belong to their respective owners and such use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER 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 slightly from product Our produc
11. ational warranty law 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www behringer com and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your pur chase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Warranty 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the me chanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 5 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace the product by providing a new or reconditioned product or repair the product using suitable new or recon ditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the product this warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one year from the date of purchase of the initial product 2 If the warranty claim prov
12. d outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced devices to the bal anced inputs outputs To do this use either mono plugs or stereo plugs with the ring and sleeve bridged pins 1 and 3 in the case of XLR connectors 137 Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply Balanced use with XLR connectors input output 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 3 1 XLR connections Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector sleeve ground shield strain relief clamp sleeve tip Fig 3 2 1 4 mono plug Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve eee ring ring cold ve tip L who For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 3 3 1 4 stereo plug 1 4 TRS headphones connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield left signal SEENE ring ring right signal IREEN eee n S Fig 3 4 Stereo plug for headphones connection 8 Installation 4 Specifications Mono inputs Microphone inputs XENYX Mic preamp Type XLR connector electronically balanced discrete input circuit Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 source resistance 50 Q source resistance 150 source resistance 134 dB 135 7 dB A weighted 131 dB 133 3 dB
13. ditional sources CD TAPE OUTPUT These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main mix signal unbalanced Connect the CD TAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device The output level is adjusted via the high precision MAIN MIX fader or rotary control 802 XENY X 502 802 1002 1202 2 3 4 Signal assignment CD TAPE TO CTRL CD TAPE TO MIX CD TAPE FX TO CTRL Fig 2 12 Assignment switches of the main section CD TAPE TO MIX When the TAPE TO MIX switch is depressed the 2 track input is assigned to the main mix providing an additional input for tape machines MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require any processing CD TAPE TO CTRL ROOM 502 CD TAPE TO PHONES Press the CD TAPE TO CTRL ROOM PHONES switch if you want to monitor the 2 track input via the CTRL ROOM OUT This provides an easy way to monitor signals coming back from tape to ensure that they are recording correctly I If you are recording a signal via the CD TAPE OUTPUT and wish to listen to this simultaneously via the CD TAPE INPUT do not use the CD TAPE TO MIX switch Doing this would create a feedback loop since the signal would be routed via the main mix back to tape via the CD TAPE OUTPUT To monitor the CD TAPE INPUT use the CD TAPE TO CTRL ROOM switch to assign the tape signal to the monitor s or headphones This will avoid the tape signal being routed to the CD TAPE OUTPUT FX TO CTRL
14. e circuitry guaran tees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction A 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 maintain ing 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 CAUTION 137 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 counter clockwise before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels Important notes concerning installation I The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow erful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 1 General mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions A Signal processing Preamplification level adjustment mixing of effects frequency equalization A Signal distributi
15. ed on the technology used in the best known top of the line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted side effects The result are extremely musical equalizers which unlike simple equalizers cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation even with extreme gain settings of 15 dB XENY X 502 802 1002 1202 Fig 2 2 The equalizer of the mono input channels EQ The upper HI and the lower band LO are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut off frequency The cut off frequencies of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively The mid band 802 1002 1202 is configured as a peak filter with a center frequency of 2 5 kHz LOW CUT In addition the mono channels 1002 and 1202 are equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter slope at 18 dB oct 3 dB at 75 Hz de signed to eliminate unwanted low frequency signal components 2 1 3 FX sends panorama and level adjustment Fig 2 3 The FX send panorama level controls FX 802 1002 1202 only FX sends or AUX sends enable you to feed signals via a variable control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a bus The bus appears at the console s FX send output and can be fed from there to an external effects device The return from the effects unit is then brought back into the console on the aux return connectors 802 or normal channel inputs Each FX send is mono and features u
16. es to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 4 Return authorization number 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem The buyer or his authorized dealer will receive a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number The return shipment address will be indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5 Warranty regulations 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally devel oped and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not
17. g to digital recorders the recorder s peak meter should not go into overload While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent creating only a certain amount of distortion which is common and often desirable digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded In addition digital distortion is not only undesirable but also renders your recording completely useless I The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtu ally independent of frequency recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types 3 Installation 3 1 Mains connection AC POWER IN Connect the power supply to the 3 pin mains connector on the rear of the console Use the AC adapter supplied to connect the console to the mains The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards I Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console 137 Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is connected to the mains First connect the console to the power supply unit then connect the power supply unit to the mains I Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console heat up considerably during operation This is completely normal 3 2 Audio connections You will need a large number of cables for different applications The illustrations below show how the connectors should be wired Be sure to use only high grade cables Please use commercial RCA cables to connect the 2 track inputs an
18. he cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over ATT 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 16 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam aged 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 XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 Table of contents Tro duenNon uamsmiminsmnvevmedsn devdvui kithdumdindntdv 4 Dear Customer a 1 1 General mixing console functions rrrrvrrrnnrrrvrnnnnnnn 4 lm sure you re one of those people who have 12 The users mndLuasssvsssessanaesne nnn 4 devoted themselves body 1 3 Before you get started rrrnnnrnvrvrrrnnnrnnvrvvrrnnnrnvrnnnnnnn 4 and soul to your chosen l area and no doubt this 1 3 1 Shipment EEE T A ere T 4 has made you an expert 1 3 2 Imta Operat scecnascccavecsbacsaceenaseusasactbedosaseentucdect 4 in your field 1 3 3 Online REOISU ATOM seccicciccscceieascaecsvncssisacscedensnesens 4 Well for over 30 years my passion has been music 2 Control elements and Connectors cssescesesseseseeseseeeees 5 and electronics This not only led me to establish 2 1 MONO channels rrrrnnonannrnanonnnnonnnennnnnnanennnnnnanennnennnn 5 BEHRINGER but also 2 1 1 Microphone a
19. laced 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 XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 1 Introduction Congratulations In purchasing our XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 you have acquired a mixing console 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 pre amps 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 XENYX Mic Preamps V 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 HEUYH MIC PREAMP A 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom A A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances A The extremely low noise and distortion fre
20. lass B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures A Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna A Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver A Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected A Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER USA can void the user s authority to use the equipment SN BEHRINGER www behringer com JUST LISTEN
21. nals Both inputs will also accept unbalanced jacks 2 2 2 Equalizer stereo channels 802 The XENYX 802 features a stereo 3 band EQ in each stereo channel The filter characteristics and cut off frequencies are the same as those in the mono channels Fig 2 5 The equalizer of the stereo input channels A stereo EQ is highly preferable to two mono equalizers when working on a stereo signal as two separate EQ s will usually produce an unwanted discrepancy between the left and right channels 2 2 3 FX sends balance and level adjustment Fig 2 6 The FX send balance level controls FX The FX sends of the stereo channels function similar to those of the mono channels However since the FX send buses are both mono a mono sum is first taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus The 502 is not equipped with FXsends BAL The BAL ANCE control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus If a channel is operated in mono via the left line input this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main mix 4 10 The stereo inputs of the XENYX 1002 and 1202 have an input sensitivity switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10 dBV home recording level the input is more sensitive
22. nd line inputs cwssrvrrrvvrrrvrrrrnvnen 5 enana kia 10 snare my 2 12 PU 5 enthusiasm with our em ployees During all the 2 1 3 FX sends panorama and level adjustment 5 years I ve been involved PEAS Slet ke gre B eee ee ne et 6 with studio technology a and end users have 2 2 1 Stereo line NpulS lt muusimessemmuisisdeddeen 6 developed a feel for the 2 2 2 Equalizer stereo channels 802 ranrnrrnrnnneenns 6 things that really count 2 2 3 FX sends balance and level adjustment 6 such as sound quality reliability and ease of use What is more l l have always had the desire to test the boundaries of what is 2 3 Connector panel and main section rrrnnnnrnnnnnnennnnnnr 6 technically feasible 2 3 1 Send return effects path srrrrvrrvrrvrrnrrvvervenne 6 It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work 2 32 Monitor and main M K tcc cascoreascceaudsarencencsteyetscech es 6 on a new series of mixing consoles Since our EURORACKs had 2 3 3 CD Tape connectors sic oecccccoecentcevsderdacarwnrensecantes 7 already set new standards world wide I knew the development l l objectives behind the next generation of mixing consoles had to 2 3 4 Signal ASSINET EE T be especially ambitious 2 3 5 Phantom power and LED displays 7 Thus the concept and design of the new XENYX mixing consoles bear my signature The design work the entire circuit diagram and 2 Eeg EE aaa 8
23. ntrols switches and connectors will be discussed in detail 2 1 Mono channels 2 1 1 Microphone and line inputs Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls of mic line inputs MIC Each mono input channel offers 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 137 Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent switch on thumps being directed to your loudspeakers Please also note the instructions in chapter 2 3 5 Phantom power and LED displays LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a 1 4 connector Unbalanced devices mono jacks can also be con nected to these inputs 137 Please remember that you can only use either the mi crophone or the line input of a channel at any one time You can never use both simultaneously TRIM Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs 2 1 2 Equalizer All mono input channels include a 3 band equalizer except for the 502 which is equipped with a 2 band EQ All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB In the central position the equalizer is inactive The circuitry of the British EQs is bas
24. on Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix distribution to one or several recording tracks power amp s control room and 2 track outputs A Mix Setting the volume level frequency distribution and posi tioning of the individual signals in the stereo field level control of the total mix to match the recording devices crossover power amplifier s All other mixer functions can be included in this main function 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 The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter show the controls described in each respective chapter I 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 mi crophone 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 con
25. ors from electrical devices or power cables or render them inoperative 137 Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the mixing console During installation and op eration the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit 1 3 3 Online Registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www 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 Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors 4 Introduction can be found in the support area of our website http www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 2 Control elements and connectors This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console All co
26. p to 15 dB gain As the name suggests the FX sends of the XENYX mixing con soles are intended to drive effects devices reverb delay etc and are therefore configured post fader This means that the mix between dry signal and effect remains at the level determined by the channel s aux send irrespective of the channel fader setting If this were not the case the effects signal of the channel would remain audible even when the fader is lowered to zero PAN The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image This control features a constant power characteristic which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level irrespective of position in the stereo panorama LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix CLIP The CLIP LED s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven too high which could cause distortion If this hap pens use the TRIM control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore Control elements and connectors 5 XENYX 502 802 1002 1202 2 2 Stereo channels 2 2 1 Stereo line inputs LINE IN 2 3 MONO L Fig 2 4 Stereo line inputs LINE IN Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 1 4 jacks for left and right channels If only the jack marked L left is used the channel operates in mono The stereo channels are designed to handle typical line level sig
27. sole and you ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities If you need to know more about specific issues please visit our website at http www behringer com where you ll find explanations of for example effects and dynamics applications 1 3 Before you get started 1 3 1 Shipment Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guaran tee 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 I If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company im mediately 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 I Never connect the XENYX 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 gt Please note that all units must be properly grounded For your own safety you should never remove any ground connect
28. t the overall send level 1002 and 1202 only 2 3 2 Monitor and main mix Oo BEHRINGER N CTRL ROOM OUT MAIN OUT olko O O Fig 2 9 Monitor main mix connectors 6 Control elements and connectors PHONES CONTROL v 00 MAX MAIN SECTION Fig 2 10 Monitor control and main mix fader PHONES CONTROL ROOM The stereo PHONES jack at the top of the connector panel is where you connect headphones The unbalanced CTRL ROOM OUT jacks carry the summed effects and main mix signals as well as soloed channel signals The PHONES CONTROL ROOM control adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs The 502 is not equipped with control room outputs MAIN MIX The MAIN OUT connectors are unbalanced mono jacks The main mix signal appears here at a level of 0 dBu The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs The XENYX 802 and 502 mixing consoles feature a rotary control for this purpose 2 3 3 CD Tape connectors CD TAPE INPUT The CD TAPE INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source e g CD player tape deck etc into the console They can also be used as a standard stereo line input so the output of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected CD TAPE INPUT OUTPUT Fig 2 11 CD Tape input output Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi fi amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up here allowing you to easily listen to ad
29. ts are sold through authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied 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 BEHRINGER International GmbH ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2008 BEHRINGER International GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich Muenchheide Il Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 10 Warranty FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANGE INFORMATION BEHRINGER 502 802 1002 1202 Responsible party name BEHRINGER USA Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product s XENYX 502 XENYX 802 XENYX 1002 XENYX 1202 complies comply with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C
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