Behringer Xenyx X1222USB User Manual

XENYX X1222USB User 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.

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.

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.

1.3.3  Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your 

purchase by visiting behringer.com (alternatively behringer.de) and kindly 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. To arrange for warranty service, 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 

(behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair 

claims quicker and more efficiently. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. 

All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.

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.

LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼" connector. 

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

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).