Behringer Ultrazone ZMX8210 User Manual

ULTRAZONE ZMX8210

Controls and connectors

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ULTRAZONE ZMX8210. The

ZMX8210 is a professional rack mixer which is especially suitable

for fixed installation applications and allows public address to be

directed to up to three zones (rooms). The eight input channels

process Line and Microphone signals. Further inputs are added

by connecting a second ZMX8210. All channels have high-quality

preamplifiers to ensure the highest level of sound quality. The

input signals can flexibly be routed to three output buses as well

as effectively be processed with the integrated 4-band equalizer.

Several functions of the ZMX8210 can be controlled remotely by

using simple control elements. Thanks to its intuitive control panel,

the unit can also be employed by inexperienced users after a short

while unlike conventional mixers.
The ZMX8210 gives you full control in no time to direct public

address into every setting .

Have fun with your new mixer.

Before getting started

1.1

Shipment

1.1.1

Your ZMX8210 was carefully packed at the factory, and the

packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.

Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the

packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that

may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEH-

RINGER. Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping

company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage

or replacement may not be honored.
Always use the original packing carton to prevent dam-

age during storage or transport.
Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with

the unit or its packaging.
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materi-

als.

Initial operation

1.1.2

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.

To avoid overheating, please do not place the ZMX8210 near

radiators and other equipment emanating heat.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type

and rating! The correct value is specified in “Specifica-

tions.” Unplug the unit before replacing the fuse!

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and

a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety

certification requirements.

Please make sure that all units have a proper ground

connection. For your own safety, never remove or dis-

able the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC

power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the

mains socket outlet with a protective ground connec-

tion.
Please ensure that only qualified people install and

operate the unit. During installation and operation,

the user must have sufficient electrical contact to the

ground, otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect

the operation of the unit.
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.

Online registration

1.1.3

Please remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right

after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively

www.behringer.de) and read the terms and conditions of our

warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have

it repaired as quickly as possible. Please contact the 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 can be found in the support area of our website (www.

behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process

your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Controls and connectors

Front panel

2.1

The controls of channels 1 – 6 and 7 – 8 are largely identical as

well as the controls of the LEFT, RIGHT and AUX buses. Channels

1 and 7 plus the LEFT bus are described exemplarily.
Pressing the switch controls, unless otherwise noted, activates the

described functions, but are deactivated when not pressed.

Controls of the ZMX8210

Fig. 2.1:

Channels 1 – 6

PAD: The switch attenuates the input level of loud signal

{1}

sources by 20 dB.
+48 V: The switch activates the phantom power for capaci-

{2}

tor microphones.
L, R, AUX: The three switches route the channel signals to

{3}

one or more output buses.
THRESH (only Channel 1): The knob selects the level at

{4}

which the signal is muted. When the level of the input signal

exceeds the specified value, the signal of channels 2 – 8 on

the LEFT/RIGHT bus is muted. Apply the Mute function to

fade out music signals as soon as a microphone on channel

1 is talked into.
LEVEL: This knob adjusts the preamplification and the level

{5}

with which the input signal is sent to the selected buses.
LEDs: The LEDs show the input levels. When the CLIP

{6}

LED lights up, the input level needs to be attenuated by

using the LEVEL knob {5} to prevent clipping. In case the

attenuation is insufficient, use PAD switch {1} to attenuate

the signal further.

Channels 7 – 8

MONO: This switch selects the configuration of the stereo

{7}

channels:

In mono mode (switch pressed), the channel's L/R

inputs are mixed together and sent to the LEFT, RIGHT

and AUX buses. In this way, a mono signal is sent to all

output buses at the same time.