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1. FX section Converter 24 bit Sigma Delta Sampling rate 40 kHz Power supply Mains voltage USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz MXUL6 adapter U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz MXUK6 adapter Europe 230 V 50 Hz MXEU6 adapter China Korea 220 V 50 Hz MXCN6 adapter Japan 100 V 60 Hz MXJP6 adapter Output 2x 14 8V 2x500 mA 16 Limited warranty 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER s website www behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you BEHRINGER warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1
2. Active monitors BEHRINGER TRUTH B2030A Electric Guitar EIET IETIL ITT IES L Taa daa marat Fara aadi A DEA OR ee pore Digital Audio Workstation Modeling amp BEHRINGER BEHRINGER XENYX 1002FX V AMP2 Fig 3 1 The 1002FX in a recording studio XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual Even though most of the tasks in a studio can nowadays be accomplished using a computer a mixing console remains an unavoidable piece of equipment that lets you effectively manage audio inputs and outputs microphone signals need to be pre amplified prior to being recorded and the quality of microphone sound is often worked on recording and playback signals must be routed to the appropriate connectors or integrated into the mix the volume of headphones and studio monitors needs to be adjusted and so on The extensively equipped main section of the XENYX mixing consoles provides concrete benefits to you Wiring Connect your sound sources to the microphone line inputs of the mixing console Connect the master machine DAT minidisk recorder to the main outputs Your monitor speakers are connected to the control room outputs the headphones are connected to the headphone output Now connect the CD tape outputs to the sound card inputs on your DAW Digital Audio Workstation Connect the outputs of the sound card in your computer to the CD tape inputs Recording and playback Once in the mixi
3. Bass Guitar Power amp EUROPOWER EP1500 COMPOSER PRO XL MDX2600 Bass Cabinet E SSS ULTRABASS BB410 o7 o oo 00o o 00 00 oo L S ULTRAGRAPH PRO Drum Computer FBO3102 3 o S LILLILLLLLI C meter TU LUNI je Fee of TUTTTTTT TTT TTT TTT 9 De BEHRINGER HPS3000 Headphones MD Recorder Microphones BEHRINGER Electric XM1800S Guitar BEHRINGER V AMPIRE LX112 BEHRINGER XENYX 1202FX Fig 3 2 Live application of the 1202FX XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual This illustration shows a typical arrangement for a live setup Two vocal microphones and the line outputs of a guitar and a bass amplifier are connected to the mono channels of the 1202FX A keyboard and a drum computer are connected to the stereo channels The power amplifier in your sound system is connected to the main outputs equipment such as compressors equalizers or crossovers are located between the mixer and the amp in the signal path If you wish to make a live recording you can connect your recording equipment in this case a minidisk recorder to the CD tape outputs A CD player that is playing during intermissions is connected via the CD tape inputs If you connect a recorder player combo e g a tape deck recorder the CD tape to Mix switch shoul
4. Fax 1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product XENYX 1002FX 1202FX complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 ina 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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
5. TRS connector unbalanced Dimensions H xW x D 15 6 11 2 x7 2 5 x 82 3 Impedance approx 120 0 47 mm 37 mm x 189 mm x Max output level 22 dBu 220 mm Weight net approx 2 31 Ibs 1 05 k Main outputs ght net 9 Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced 1202FX Impedance approx 1200 Dimensions H x W x D 15 6 12 x9 Y2 x 82 3 Max output level 22 dBu 47 mm 37mm x 242 mmx 220 mm Control room outputs Weight net approx 2 97 Ibs 1 35 kg Type 14 TRS connector unbalanced Measuring conditions Impedance approx 120 Q 1 1 kHz rel to 0 dBu 20 Hz 20 kHz Max output level 22 dBu line input main output unity gain Headph tput ewe 2 20 Hz 20kHz measured at main Type Ya TRS connector unbalanced output Channels 1 4 unity gain Max output level 19 dBu 150 0 25 dBm EQ flat all channels on main mix channels 3 as far left as possible MAIN MIX SYSTEM DATA2 channels s as far right as Noise possible Reference 6 dBu Main mix 00 Channel fader 00 BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts 105 dB 108 dB A weighted Main mix 0 dB Channel fader 00 modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and 94 dB 97 dB A weighted Main Mix 0 dB Channel fader 0 dB appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 83 dB 85 dB A weighted
6. year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product N 3 Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by BEHRINGER A Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at www behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Return authorization number To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under Support at www behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at www behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at www behringer com BEFOR
7. 000 4 1 Mains Connection 4 2 Audio CONNECTIONS sssssssssseesssssssssssssssssssessccceceeseseeeeeesesee 13 5 Specifications cccscccssscsscsccsssccesscserscsscesscceres 14 Limited warranty asssssscssisosesssisosocessevasesssovseresasesssoneeve 16 This manual is available in English German French Spanish Italian Russian Legal DISCLAIMER sssscsssissscccctscssssnsiencssstsvessssciesscsessecess 17 Polish Dutch Finnish Swedish Danish Portuguese Greek Japanese and Chinese There may also be more current versions of this document Download them by going to the appropriate product page at www behringer com A50 00000 03477 Important Safety Instructions rN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR rN Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality commercially available speaker cables with 1 4 TS plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel A 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 A This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manua
8. is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader 2 4 Main section e z POWER 48V cie A f FX 2 TO CTRL 2 LELEA CONTROL ROOM 0 MAX MAIN SECTION MAIN MIX Fig 2 4 Control elements of the main section XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 48 V The red 48 V LED lights up when the phantom power is turned on Phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones and is activated using the 48 V switch located above the 48 V LED Connect microphones before you switch on the phantom power supply Please do not connect microphones to the mixer or the stagebox wallbox while the phantom power supply is switched on In addition the monitor PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization Caution You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors if you want to use the phantom power supply POWER The blue POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on LEVEL INDICATOR The 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 positions Then use the GAIN controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on the level meter When recording to digital re
9. peak filter with a center frequency of 2 5 kHz Unlike shelving filters the peak filter processes a frequency range that extends upwards and downwards around its middle frequency LOW CUT In addition the mono channels are equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter slope at 18 dB oct 3 dB at 75 Hz designed to eliminate unwanted low frequency signal components These can be noises created by hand held microphones subsonic noise or plosive sounds created by highly sensitive microphones FX FX 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 stereo channels Each FX send is mono and features up to 15 dB gain As the name suggests the FX sends of the XENYX mixing consoles 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 With XENYX mixing consoles the channel fader is called LEVEL control In the 1002FX 1202FX the FX send is routed directly to the built in effects p
10. scale has 2 different value ranges the first value range 10 to 60 dB refers to the MIC input and shows the amplification for the signals fed in there The second value range 10 to 40 dBu refers to the line input and shows its sensitivity The settings for equipment with standard 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 Tweaking is done using the CLIP LED EQ All mono input channels include a 3 band equalizer 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 based 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 6 The upper HIGH and the lower band LOW 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 is configured as a
11. that may cause undesired operation XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 19 ENGLISH This manual is available in English German French Spanish Italian Russian Polish Dutch Finnish Swedish Danish Portuguese Greek Japanese and Chinese There may also be more current versions of this document Download them by going to the appropriate product page at www behringer com
12. you an overview of the connections between the i inputs and outputs as well as the associated switches 1 3 3 Online registration and controls Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty For the moment just try and trace the signal path from the microphone input to the FX SEND connector Don t be put off by the huge range of possibilities it s easier than you think If you look at the overview of the controls atthe same Carefully time you ll be able to quickly familiarize yourself with your Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal mixing console and you ll soon be making the most of all its is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for many possibilities warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 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 can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps
13. E returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt BEHRINGER will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number N Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton gether with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER i es Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted wn 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable BEHRINGER warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 2 This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way Ifthe 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 developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of
14. ENGLISH User Manual XENYX 1002FX 1202FX Pea esee Premium 10 12 Input 2 Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps British EQs and 24 Bit Multi FX Processor Thank you Table of Contents Congratulations In purchasing our XENYX 1002FX 1202FX Thank YOU siisssccsssessessssecssccssscesssecsesessesesscssssasestsnsssocesoses I you have acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its Important Safety Instructions sssssssssssssscossssosososse 2 incredible versatility and audio performance 1 IFO GUCTION ccscssiseasisscsisscescscoscorascossonscsnesentessssontseies 2 1 1 General Mixing console FUNCTIONS ccsssssssssssesssssssseseseseseeee 3 1 2 The user s MANUAI csssssccssssssssssssssssesssssscsscesssseccesssssesecceeeeeeeeee 4 1 3 Before you get Started eeeeessssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssseesseeeesee 4 2 Control elements and connectors 0eeeeeee008 5 2 1 Mono Channels 2 2 Stereo channels 2 3 Connector array Of the MAIN SECTION essences 7 24 Mall SOCUION iesnas asisas 8 2 5 Digital effects processor esssssssssssssssesssessessesssssssssesssssssssseees 9 3 Applications s ssssssssssssssssssosososesosososssssosososssossssossasss 10 3 1 Recording StUCIO veesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessscececeeseesseesssesses BD LIVE SOU e A A 4 Installation
15. Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all BEHRINGER group companies 17 ENGLISH Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing 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 BEHRINGER products 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 Red Chip Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2009 Red Chip Company Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P O Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands 18 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION BEHRINGER XENYX 1002FX 1202FX 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
16. cation of this function is recording music into a digital audio workstation DAW with simultaneous reproduction see ch 3 1 Ifyou are recording a signal via the 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 TAPE OUTPUT To monitor the CD TAPE INPUT use the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch to assign the tape signal to the monitor s or headphones This will avoid the tape signal being routed to the TAPE OUTPUT FX TO CONTROL If you want to monitor only the effects signal in your headphones or monitor speaker s press the FX TO CTRL switch Now the signal of the effects processor can be monitored alone and the main mix and or CD tape signal is no longer present on the phone and control room outputs 2 5 Digital effects processor ca CUP 16 ED SIG JXK er Wg uen bA PROGRAM PUSH mop p 60 73 20 FX TO MAIN Fig 2 5 Effects section ENGLISH 100 FIRST CLASS EFFECTS The XENYX 1002FX 1202FX features a built in digital stereo effects processor This effects processor offers a large number of standard effects such as Hall Chorus Flanger Delay and various combination effects Using the FX control you can feed signals into the effects processor The integrated effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring This way t
17. corders 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 digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded In addition digital distortion is not only undesirable but also renders your recording completely useless When recording to an analog device the VU meters of the recording machine should reach approx 3 dB with low frequency signals e g kick drum Due to their inertia VU meters tend to display too low a signal level at frequencies above 1 kHz This is why for example a Hi Hat should only be driven as far as 10 dB Snare drums should be driven to approx 0 dB The CLIP LED s of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types MAIN MIX Use the MAIN MIX fader to adjust the volume of the main out XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual PHONES CONTROL ROOM Use the PHONES CONTROL ROOM control to adjust the signal level of the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES outputs CD TAPE TO MIX When the CD TAPE TO MIX switch is pressed the CD tape 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 Press the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch if you want to monitor the CD tape input via the CTRL ROOM and PHONES outputs A typical studio appli
18. created the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device outputs back into a stereo input Ifthe connected effects processor receives no input signal the FX SEND control is probably too low This also goes for the built in effects processor Adjust your external effects processor to 100 wet effects signal only because the effects signal is added to the main mix along with the dry channel signals Inthis instance the FX control of the channel being used as an effects return should be turned fully counterclockwise otherwise feedback problems can occur PHONES CONTROL ROOM OUT The stereo PHONES connector at the top of the connector panel is where headphones are connected The unbalanced CONTROL ROOM OUT connectors carry the summed effects and main mix signals as well as soloed channel signals The PHONES CONTROL ROOM control in the main section adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs MAIN OUT The MAIN OUT connectors are unbalanced mono connectors The main mix signal appears here at a level of 0 dBu The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs Depending on how you wish to use your mixer and which gear you own you can connect the following equipment Live PA systems A stereo dynamics processor optional stereo equalizer optional and the stereo power amplifier for full range loudspeakers with passive crossovers If you wish to use multi way loudspeaker sy
19. crete input circuit Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 00 source resistance 132 7 dB 137 dB A weighted 50 0 source resistance 130 dB 133 9 dB A weighted 150 0 source resistance 127 1 dB 130 9 dB A weighted Frequency response lt 10 Hz 200 kHz 1 dB Gain range 10 to 60 dB Max input level 12 dBu 10 dB gain Impedance approx 2 6 k0 balanced Signal to noise ratio 107 dB 111 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 22 dB gain Distortion THD N 0 005 0 003 A weighted Line input Type 14 TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 kQ balanced 10 KQ unbalanced Gain range 10 to 40 dB Max input level 20 dBu 0 dB Gain Fade out attenuation Crosstalk attenuation Main fader closed 85 dB Channel fader closed 88 dB Frequency response Microphone input to main out lt 10 Hz 80 kHz 0 dB 1 dB lt 10 Hz 137 kHz 0 dB 3 dB Stereo inputs Type 14 TRS connector electronically balanced Impedance approx 20 KQ bal 10k0 unbal 4 dBu operating level approx 20 KQ bal 5KQ unbal 10 dBV Max input level 22 dBu EQ mono channels Low 80 Hz 15 dB Mid 2 5 kHz 15 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 15 g AUDIO OUTPUTS Dimensions ai FX send 1002FX Type 14
20. d not be pressed during a recording because this way the signal intended for recording would be directly re routed back to the mixing console and then back to the recorder this would cause a feedback loop as soon as you hit the record button A loud unpleasant even painful sound would result If you are using an external effects processor wired as shown in the illustration please make sure that the FX SEND control in channel 11 12 is turned all the way down counterclockwise to avoid creating a feedback loop 4 Installation 4 1 Mains Connection AC POWERIN 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 Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console 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 Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console heat up considerably during operation This is completely normal 4 2 Audio connections You will need a large number of cables for different 13 ENGLISH 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 CD tape in
21. ed for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet fi Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus E Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer fi 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 3 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 4 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 5 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection fis Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 1 Introduction The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console offers you premium quality microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom power supply balanced l
22. 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 CAUTION We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and or your headphones or loudspeakers Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully counterclockwise before you switch on the unit Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels 1 1 General mixing console functions A mixing console fulfils three main functions e 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 inp
23. he danger of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset completely simplifying the handling SIGNAL and CLIP LED The SIGNAL LED on the effects module shows the presence of a signal whose level is high enough This LED should always be on However make sure that the clip LED lights up only sporadically If it is lit constantly you are overdriving the effects processor which leads to unpleasant distortion If this occurs turn the FX controls down somewhat PROGRAM The PROGRAM control has two functions by turning the PROGRAM control you dial the number of an effect The number of the preset you just dialed up blinks in the display To confirm your selection press the PROGRAM control the blinking stops FX TO MAIN The FX TO MAIN control feeds the effects signal into the main mix If the control is turned all the way counterclockwise no effects signal is present in the sum signal of the mixing console The appendix contains an overview of all presets of the multi effects processor 10 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 3 Applications 3 1 Recording studio MD Recorder CD Player BEHRINGER HPS3000 Headphones MIDI Sound Module ry EERE ieee O Keyboard canes renee emme jaiii ee somes BEHRINGER ANY
24. ine inputs and the ability to connect external effects processors Because of its extensive and carefully thought out routing possibilities your XENYX lends itself equally to both live and studio use 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 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 e 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom e Abandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest nuances e The extremely low noise and distortion free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction e They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and 48 volt phantom power supply e They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24 bit 192 kHz HD recorder to the
25. l A 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 A Caution 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 A 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 Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel E Read these instructions m Keep these instructions E Heed all warnings E Follow all instructions E Do not use this apparatus near water XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 6 Clean only with dry cloth Z 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 provid
26. ng console the recording signal is pre amplified EQ ed and is then routed to the main bus Use the LEVEL control to adjust the recording signal level The overall level of the signal going to the computer is adjusted using the MAIN MIX fader To make sure that the signal is actually being recorded use either the phones bus or the control room bus to monitor not the main mix signal i e the output signal of the mixing console before the recording instead monitor the returns of the sound card that is connected to the CD tape inputs To this end press the CD TAPE TO CTRL switch and adjust the monitoring volume using the PHONES CONTROL ROOM control Doing so you can record additional tracks in addition to a signal already brought in so called overdubs Use the direct monitoring function of your DAW With this application the CD TAPE TO MIX switch should not be pressed otherwise the playback signal from the sound card output would be routed back to the computer and would be added to the recording This would not only be undesirable it would also create a feedback loop 11 ENGLISH 12 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 3 2 Live sound Effects processor Keyboard V VERB PRO REV2496 SS ee j e efe zzeelO als All ll Fullrange loudspeaker cabinets EUROLIVE B1520 Bass amplifier ULTRABASS BX3000T BEHRINGER
27. o other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws BEHRINGER shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and BEHRINGER It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product BEHRINGER provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way 2 The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws 3 This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding BEHRINGER s limited warranty please see complete details online at www behringer com BEHRINGER Macao Commercial
28. puts and outputs You can of course also connect unbalanced equipment to the balanced 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 Caution Never use unbalanced XLR connectors PIN 1 and 3 connected on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply input round shield ot ve old ve WNE Moo OTa output For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Balanced use with XLR connectors Fig 4 1 XLR connections 4 Strain relief clamp lt 4 Sleeve z 4 Sleeve ground shield 4 Tip signal Unbalanced 1 4 TS connector Fig 4 2 4 mono plug 14 Strain relief clamp gt lt sleeve O 4 ring sleeve ground shield lt 4 ring cold ve lt 4 tip hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Balanced 1 4 TRS connector Fig 4 3 stereo plug Strain relief clamp Oo lt sleeve lt __ sleeve ground shield J right signal 4 tip left signal 14 TRS headphones connector Fig 4 4 Stereo plug for headphones connection 5 Specifications MONO INPUTS Microphone inputs XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual Type XLR electronically balanced dis
29. rocessor To make sure that the effects processor receives an input signal you shouldn t turn this control all the way to the left oo 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 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual LEVEL The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix Attention Since the FX path for the effect processor is connected post fader the LEVEL control has to be turned up in order to get this channel s signal to the effects processor CLIP The CLIP LED s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven too high which could cause distortion If this happens use the GAIN control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore 2 2 Stereo channels LINE IN 3 4 LINE IN 5 6 LINE IN 7 8 LINE IN 9 10 MONO L Mono LI moni 0 L Mono L OR R OR OR pf UNBAL Bi ol UNBAL pf UNBAL p Neal R Fig 2 2 Connectors and controls on the stereo channels XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual LINE IN Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on 1 4 connectors for left and right channels If only the connector marked L left is used the channel operates in mono The stereo channel
30. s are designed to handle typical line level signals Both inputs will also accept unbalanced connectors FX The FX send of the stereo channels functions similar to that of the mono channels However since the FX send bus is mono a mono sum is first taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus 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 have an input sensitivity switch which selects between 4 dBu and 10 dBV At 10 dBV home recording level the input is more sensitive requires less level to drive it than at 4 dBu studio level 2 3 Connector array of the main section paler 10 1 2 BUS T fen 4 Ot oe Ede f a FX uals OUT leo i BEHRINGER CTRL ROOM OUT 66 CD TAPE ORON L R Fig 2 3 Connectors of the main section ENGLISH FX SEND The FX SEND connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX controls You can connect this to the input of an external effects device in order to process the FX bus master signal Once an effects mix is
31. se do not place your mixing console on high temperature equipment such as radiators or power amps The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal ath j Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit 1 2 The user s manual when the latter is connected to the mains First connect the power supply unit to the console then The user s manual is designed to give you both an connect the power supply unit to the mains 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 When installing the product ensure the appliance pages as well as in the glossary area of www behringer com coupler or power cord is easily accessible for disconnecting the unit from mains Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord The unit should always be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection The block diagram supplied with the mixing console gives
32. stems without an integrated crossover you have to use an active crossover and several power amplifiers Often limiters are already built into active crossovers e g BEHRINGER SUPER X PRO CX2310 and ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Active crossovers are implemented directly before the power amplifier and they divide the frequency range into several segments that are first amplified in the amplifiers and then passed on to the corresponding loudspeakers 8 Recording For mastering using a stereo compressor such as the COMPOSER PRO XL MDX2600 can be recommended Use it to custom tailor the dynamic characteristics of your signal to the dynamic range of the recording equipment you are using The signal is in this case passed on from the compressor into the recorder 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 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 additional sources e g cassette recorder minidisk player sound card etc TAPE OUTPUT These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to MAIN OUT Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here The output signal level
33. ts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER I Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty 8 Ifan inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 9 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order id Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and BEHRINGER will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product N
34. uipment power amplifiers headphones as well as CD tape connectors are available here The mix is sent to the internal FX processors or external effects processors via aux sends and returns Similarly a mix can be created for the musicians on the stage monitor mix To assure optimal protection of your XENYX during use Mix or transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case Ifthe 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 Please always use the original packaging to avoid All other mixing console functions fall under this vital ie damage due to storage or shipping category Creating a mix means primarily adjusting the volume levels of individual instruments and voices to Never let unsupervised children play with the one another as well as giving them the appropriate XENYX or with its packaging weight within the overall frequency spectrum Likewise gt 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 1 3 2 Initial operation in the signal path is required e g recorder crossover amplifier Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid overheating plea
35. us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently 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 OQ NE Reap 1 MIC LINE BAL IN OR UNBAL GAIN amp D 10 400 o EQ 12 kHz Fig 2 1 Connectors and controls on the mono channels ENGLISH 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 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 4 Main section LINE IN Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a 1 4 connector Unbalanced devices mono connectors can also be connected to these inputs Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time You can never use both simultaneously GAIN Use the GAIN 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 The
36. ut 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 ENGLISH 4 XENYX 1002FX 1202FX User Manual Frequency response correction 1 3 Before you get started Using the equalizers found in each channel strip you can i I quickly and effectively adjust the way a aaa 1 3 1 Shipment sounds Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit e Signal distribution Individual processed signals from the channel strips are compiled on busses and are fed into the main section for further processing Connections for recording eq
37. whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty A This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been Itered or removed from the product Qo 5 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited 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 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals 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 e damage defects caused by ac

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