Behringer Eurodesk SX4882 User Manual

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EURODESK SX4882 User Manual
21.  Bouncing
Sometimes you want to play back from one or more tracks, route the signals to 
a new track or pair of tracks, and re-record. This process is commonly referred to 
as bouncing. Examples would be when reducing 4 lead vocal take tracks down 
to 1, reducing 4 separate tom-tom tracks down to a stereo pair via noise gates, 
putting a wild effect or EQ onto a dry signal, “comping” backing vocal tracks, etc.
On an analog tape recorder, bouncing to an adjacent track is to be avoided. 
A feedback loop can be set up, since for all overdubs or bounces you will be using 
the same (sync) head for both playback and record. Organize your track layout so 
that any bounces you might have to do are always over at least one track.
There are no restrictions when using digital multitracks.
22.  Input/Output Configuration
Nominal level
Balanced
Attenuation
EURODESK internal
+4 dBu
-
-
XLR microphone input
-
Yes
Trimpot / PAD 
switch
Line A input
+4 dBu
Yes
Trimpot
Line B / tape input
+4 dBu / -10 dBV
Yes
Gain switch
Aux sends
+4 dBu
No
Pot
Aux returns
0 dBu
No
Pot
MIX-B output
+4 dBu
No
Pot
Subgroup output
+4 dBu / -10 dBV
Yes
Gain switch
Main mix 1/4" jack
+4 dBu
No
Fader
Main mix XLR
+4 dBu (max. +28 
dBu)
Yes
Fader
2-track out RCA
+4 dBu
No
Fader
2-track in 1/4" jack / RCA
+4 dBu
No
No
External input
+4 dBu
No
No
Channel insert out
+4 dBu
No
No
Channel insert in
+4 dBu
No
No
Channel direct out
+4 dBu
No
Fader
Subgroup insert out
0 dBu
No
No
Subgroup insert in
0 dBu
No
No
Main mix insert out
0 dBu
No
No
Main mix insert in
0 dBu
No
No
Control room out
+4 dBu
No
Pot
Studio out
+4 dBu
No
Pot
Meter / analyzer out
+4 dBu
No
No
Tab. 22.1: Input/output configuration
The EXPANDER PORT inputs have a nominal level of -2 dBu (subgroup/mix) 
and +2 dBu (aux).
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All variable gain circuits offer +15 dB (except aux returns, 
which offer +20 dB).
◊ 
All balanced jack sockets are automatically unbalanced when using an 
unbalanced jack patch lead!
23.  Modifications
◊ 
These modifications require you to do some soldering. Attempt only 
if you are experienced in using an iron on PCBs. Otherwise, refer to 
qualified personnel. After modification the warranty 
becomes discretionary.
◊ 
Excuse us for repeating ourselves once again: BEHRINGER is not 
responsible for anything what happens after you start disassembling 
your EURODESK SX4882. Don’t even think of it, if you make much of your 
warranty privileges.
◊ 
Links should not be threaded into holes on the PCB. They should be 
soldered to the tinned areas around the holes, and bowed slightly 
upwards in between.
23.1  Aux sends > post EQ
All channel aux sends are post mute and pre fader. If you want to convert these 
to post EQ, carry out the following modification to each channel. You will find a 
corresponding printing on the PCB (see fig. 23.1).
1)  Disconnect power supply.
2)  Cut the “post mute” track.
3)  Add in a “post EQ” link.
4)  Repeat for all channels you want to be modified.
Fig. 23.5: Modifications aux send > post EQ
23.2  MIX-B source > post fader
That’s it. You’ve decided to use the MIX-B as a stereo aux send to FX rather 
than a separate stereo feed. You can move the tap from the A-channel from 
pre to post the channel fader as follows. Again, look for the printing on the 
PCB shown below.
1)  Disconnect power supply.
2)  Cut the “pre” track.
3)  Add in a “post” link.
4)  Repeat for all channels you want to be modified.
Fig. 23.5: Modifications MIX-B source > post fader
23.3  LED meters > pre fader
In channel mode the meterbridge monitors the DIRECT OUT signal (post EQ, 
post mute and post fader). You would prefer to see what’s going on pre mute 
and pre fader? Once you found the corresponding printing on the PCB, all you 
have do is:
1)  Disconnect power supply.
2)  Cut the “line out” track.
3)  Add in a “pre fade” link.
4)  Repeat for all channels you want to be modified.
Fig. 23.5: Modifications LED meters > pre fader