Behringer Europack UB1222FX-Pro User Manual

EURORACK UB1222FX-PRO User Manual

1.2 The user’s manual

The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, as well

as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you understand the

links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their

function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our website at

http://behringer.com. Additional information and explanations about various music

industry/audio technology terminology can be found on individual product pages as

well as in the glossary in the ULTRANET area of behringer.com.

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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 microphone input

to the MON 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 console and

you’ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 Shipment
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, which may have

occurred during transit.

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If the 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.

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 power cable. The console meets the required safety standards.

Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.

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Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own
safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical
devices or power cables, or render them in operative.

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Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the
mixing console. During installation and operation, 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://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 can be found in the support area of our website

(http://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 controls, 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 a switchable +48 V phantom power supply for

condenser microphones (see rear panel).

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Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom
power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to your
loud speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 2.5
“Rear view of UB1222FX-PRO”.

LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a 1/4" connector.

Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be connected to these inputs.

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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!

INSERT
Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic processors or

equalizers. They are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. Unlike reverb

or other effects devices, whose signals are usually added to the dry signal,

dynamic processors are most effective on the complete signal. In this case,

aux send paths are a less-than-perfect solution. It is better to interrupt the

signal path and insert a dynamic processor and/or equalizer. After processing,

the signal is routed back to the console at precisely the same point it left.

However, the channel signal path is interrupted only if a plug is inserted into the

corresponding jack (stereo phone plug: tip = signal output; ring = return input).

All mono input channels are equipped with inserts.
Inserts can also be used as pre-EQ direct outputs, without interrupting the signal

path. To this end, you will need a cable fitted with mono phone plugs on the tape

machine or effects device end, and a bridged stereo phone plug on the console

side (tip and ring connected).