Behringer Europack Pro RX1602 User Manual

EURORACK PRO RX1602 User Manual

1. Introduction

Congratulations! With the EURORACK PRO RX1602, you have purchased a

multifarious “problem-solver” for signal distribution. This piece of equipment

was developed for those among you with the highest expectations, who are in

the business of professional recording, radio and TV broadcast studios, PA and

home recording situations, etc. The RX1602’s extensive range of possibilities

make it ideal for routing separate signals to a single stereo output (mixer),

or for signal level adjustment of individual signals (level translator)—all these

functions can be achieved by using the EURORACK PRO RX1602.

Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology
Our rack mixer’s technology is based on experience and insights spanning many

years, delving into the fields of audio technology already used worldwide in

countless studios as well as radio and TV applications.
To allow for the highest possible level of operational safety, we manufacture our

equipment under the highest quality standards in the industry. Your RX1602 has

been manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system.

Balanced inputs
The BEHRINGER RX1602 features electronically servo-balanced inputs.

The automatic servo function detects when unbalanced jacks are connected,

and internally adjusts the signal level so that no level difference between input

and output signals occurs (6 dB correction).

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The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the
unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment
The RX1602 was carefully packed at the factory to assure secure transport.

Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken

place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications

of damage.

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Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the
dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

1.1.2 Initial operation
Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place

the EURORACK on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk

of overheating.

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Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you
have selected the correct voltage:

The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular

markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage

indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has

been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°.

ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example

manufactured only for use with 120 V!

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If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly.
The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.

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Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without
exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.

Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All requiered safety

precautions have been adhered to.

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Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own
protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or
the unit itself.

1.1.3 Warranty
Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty

card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at

behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top

of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.

1.2 The user’s manual

The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the control

elements, 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 www.behringer.com, where you’ll find additional

information on mixing consoles, effects units and dynamic processors.

2. Control Elements

and Connections

In this chapter we go about describing all control elements of your EURORACK

PRO RX1602. All controls and connectors will be explained in full detail. You will

also receive useful information about possible applications.

2.1 Channel section

(1)

(3)

(4)

(2)

(5)

Front

Rear

Fig. 2.1: Control elements of the channel section

(1)

Use the MON/FX control to set the signal level of the respective channel

for monitoring or effects purposes. You can take the MON/FX signal at the

MON OUT SEND connector

(14)

. The MON/FX SEND control

(7)

of the main

section governs the overall MON/FX SEND signal level.
This aux send path is factory set to pre fader and post mute. It means that

the respective channels’ monitor signal or effects send signal is still present

at the MON OUT SEND-connector when the LEVEL control

(4)

is turned to

its left-most position. If the MUTE switch

(3)

is in its depressed position,

the signal is muted totally. The LEVEL control is equivalent to channel faders

on conventional mixing consoles.

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You have the option to retroactively make the monitor channel perform
dependently from the setting of the LEVEL control (“post fader”).
This modification can be done individually for each channel.
This modification makes sense when you for example wish to frequently use

certain channels for effect applications.
How necessary actions are taken is explained in ch. 5:

“Aux Channels Modification”.