Behringer Minifex FEX800 User Manual

MINIFEX FEX800 User Manual

REVERB 2 comprises popular artificial reverb algorithms, 
which characterize numerous pop/rock and dance tracks of the 
last few years.  

GOLD PLATE simulates the legendary sound of a reverb plate 
as used in former studio reverb units. This effect features a very 
dense sound of its own and is particularly suited to produce a very 
distinct reverb, e.g. for drums and vocals.   

GATED REV simulates the reverb type cut off by a gate, which 
was very popular in the 80’s. This effect was typically used with 
snare or kick drums, but can be used to achieve interesting 
effects with other instruments too.

REVERSE produces a reverb which has its reverb tail reversed. 
Consequently, the reverb volume does not decrease over time 
but increases. This preset can be used for unusual effects with 
the most varied kinds of signals. A very popular application is to 
use it for snare drums. 

AMBIENCE provides the signal with spatial information, 
however, does not produce an audible reverb. The preset works 
well with drums, keyboards, guitars and vocals or whenever you 
need an unobtrusive room sound without reverb. 

The DELAY/MODULATION category offers three modulation effects for 
special sound-tweaking applications and one stereo delay preset. 

DELAY produces several echoes/delays of the input signal, 
reduces them in level and adds them to the original signal 
(echo effect). Use the DELAY preset to create effects which are 
very interesting in terms of rhythm. This preset can be used for 
virtually any instruments. It is particularly useful for keyboards, 
guitars and vocals.

CHORUS gives a signal more body and width, so that it sounds 
richer. CHORUS can be used for virtually any signals which 
should sound a bit fuller.

FLANGER gives a signal a wonderful „retro“ touch. FLANGER has 
always been a popular effect for guitars and keyboards. But you 
can also produce interesting sounds in combination with drums, 
vocals or other signals. 

PHASER is an effect which adds a copy of the input signal, 
however, shifted in phase. PHASER is a traditional guitar, 
electric piano and keyboard effect. But you can also produce 
distinctive effect sounds in combination with drums or 
other signals.

This category includes two effects for special sound modifications, 
as well as two presets providing a combination of two effects.  

ROTARY simulates the accelerating, braking and rotating 
movements of a Leslie loudspeaker system. The fast 
rotation produces a characteristic shifting of frequencies. 
Traditionally, this is an effect for electronic organ. 
However, it can also be used for other signals. 

PITCH SHIFT adds another signal to the original signal, 
below or above the original pitch. This effect is particularly 
suited to enhance the sound of guitars and vocals.

DELAY + REV is a useful combination of the DELAY and 
CONCERT effects. This effects combination works particularly 
well with guitars, keyboards and vocals. 

CHORUS + REV is a useful combination of the CHORUS and 
CLUB effects. This effects combination is a classic effect for 
guitars and electric pianos.

The FEX800 can be integrated into the signal path in various ways. 
Please find a few wiring examples below.

It is particularly advisable to connect the MINIFEX via the aux paths 
of a mixing console. Aux paths are signal busses to which you can 
route specific signals. Each channel strip on a mixing console has a 
level control for each aux path, which determines the signal portion 
routed from the respective channel strip to the aux bus. The signal 
is routed from the aux bus output of the console to an effects unit 
for processing. Subsequently, the processed effect signal from 
the external effects processor is routed back to the console via an 
aux return or other mono/stereo input, where it is mixed with the 
unprocessed original signal in the main mix bus. 
This way of connecting your FEX800 allows you to adjust different 
effect intensities for different instruments. For example, you could 
give a snare drum more reverb than a kick drum. The volume ratio 
of direct vs. effect signal is determined using the aux return level 
control, while the aux send control in the corresponding channel strip 
adjusts the effect intensity for each instrument. Two mono aux paths 
are required for stereo signal processing. If you want to process single 
signals in mono, please use only one aux path. In this case, the aux 
send output must be connected to the L(MONO) jack in the INPUT 
section  

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  of the FEX800.