Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro FBQ2496 User Manual

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FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual
5.  Connectivity Options
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The FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO is not intended to be connected directly 
to the microphones! If this is unavoidable, then we recommend our 
proven BEHRINGER SHARK DSP110 instead, which is equipped with a 
dedicated microphone preamplifier.
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No amount of fancy gear can undo the mistakes committed when 
selecting the locations for microphones!  Therefore, when you 
set up your mics, use them according to their directivity and 
feedback susceptibility.
5.1  FBQ2496 in the monitor path
Due to its 2-channel architecture, the FBQ2496 is ideal for use with two monitor 
paths. Connect your mixing console
s pre-fader aux outputs to the FBQ2496 
inputs, as shown in fig. 5.1. The monitor power amp inputs are then connected to 
the FBQ2496 outputs.
Using the FBQ2496 in the monitor path can considerably augment the 
volume level.
EURORACK UB2442FX-PRO
EUROLIVE B1220 PRO
FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496
Pre-Fader
AUX SENDS 1
Pre-Fader
AUX SENDS 2
MAIN
OUTPUTS
OUTPUT
LEFT
INPUT
LEFT
OUTPUT
RIGHT
INPUT
RIGHT
Monitor System
PA System
FLOOR MONITOR F1220A
FLOOR MONITOR F1220A
EUROPOWER EP2000
EUROPOWER EP2000
Fig. 5.1: Using the FBQ2496 in the monitor path
5.2  FBQ2496 in channel insert
Since you want to make sure that deliberately produced feedback signals, such as 
“guitar feedback,” are not eliminated, try inserting the FBQ2496 into those 
channels that are susceptible to feedback. For example, you could process a vocal 
microphone that is prone to producing feedback by connecting the FBQ2496 to 
the insert points of the respective channel.
 PA System
INPUT
LEFT
EUROLIVE B1220
EUROLIVE B1220
EUROPOWER EP1500
INPUT
RIGHT
OUTPUT
RIGHT
MAIN
OUTPUTS
INSERT
EURORACK UB2442FX-PRO
OUTPUT
LEFT
FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496
Fig. 5.2: FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO in channel insert/subgroup insert
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When processing a microphone signal with the DSP1124P and a 
compressor inserted into the same channel insert point, the FBQ2496 
should always be used pre-compressor.
If your mixing console features subgroups with their own inserts, this is perfect 
for connecting the FBQ2496! Route all the channels prone to feedback (e.g. all 
vocal microphones) to one subgroup. This way, channels that are less prone to 
feedback (e.g. line signals, instrument microphones with lower signal levels) 
can freely pass through the FBQ2496; only the critical microphone channels are 
being modified.
In case your mixing console features no subgroup insert, we recommend 
the following: connect the subgroup output to one FBQ2496 input. On the 
other hand, the corresponding output is either connected to an unused line 
input of a mixer channel or to one of its Aux Return inputs. As long as both 
FBQ2496 channels are not coupled, the second FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO 
channel is available to you for a completely different purpose (e.g. use it on a 
channel insert).