Behringer Minifex FEX800 User Manual
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MINIFEX FEX800 User Manual
1. Introduction
Our ultra-compact stereo multi-effect processor is a useful addition
to any set-up: You get 16 fantastic effects presets in 24-bit quality,
including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker,
pitch shifter and other multi-effects. Thanks to the intuitive FX preset
control with its LEDs displaying the currently selected program,
nothing could be easier than operating the FEX800. What is more,
a variety of edit and tap/select functions allows you to modify the
effect parameters extensively. A high-precision, 6-digit LED display
can be used to accurately set the stereo input level.
Further features are the handy Mix Balance and Output Level controls
for precise effect level setting, as well as an additional footswitch
connector for easy enabling/disabling of effects.
The FEX800 will take your music productions to a higher level!
to any set-up: You get 16 fantastic effects presets in 24-bit quality,
including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker,
pitch shifter and other multi-effects. Thanks to the intuitive FX preset
control with its LEDs displaying the currently selected program,
nothing could be easier than operating the FEX800. What is more,
a variety of edit and tap/select functions allows you to modify the
effect parameters extensively. A high-precision, 6-digit LED display
can be used to accurately set the stereo input level.
Further features are the handy Mix Balance and Output Level controls
for precise effect level setting, as well as an additional footswitch
connector for easy enabling/disabling of effects.
The FEX800 will take your music productions to a higher level!
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your FEX800 was carefully packed at the assembly plant 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.
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 equipment 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. Otherwise, all claims for
replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the
unit immediately as well as the transportation company
from which you took delivery. Otherwise, all claims for
replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
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Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage
due to storage or shipping.
due to storage or shipping.
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Never let unsupervised children play with the FEX800 or with
its packaging.
its packaging.
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Please dispose of all packaging materials in an
environmentally friendly fashion.
environmentally friendly fashion.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling.
To avoid overheating, do not place the FEX800 on top of power amps
or near radiators, etc.
To avoid overheating, do not place the FEX800 on top of power amps
or near radiators, etc.
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To power the FEX800, use only the power supply unit that is
delivered with your equipment.
delivered with your equipment.
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Please ensure that the unit is installed and operated only by
people qualified to do so. During installation and operation
the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth.
Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.
people qualified to do so. During installation and operation
the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth.
Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.
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Malfunction may occur due to static discharge at the
inputs/outputs of the FEX800. In this case, switch off the
unit temporarily.
inputs/outputs of the FEX800. In this case, switch off the
unit temporarily.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and
conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty
service, please contact the BEHRINGER 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 (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and
conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention
to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty
service, please contact the BEHRINGER 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 (http://behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. Control Elements and Connections
2.1 Front panel
(2)
(1)
(8)
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (9)
(10)
Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements of the FEX800
(1)
The two LED displays show the effect preset currently selected.
One LED is assigned to each preset.
One LED is assigned to each preset.
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The presets are grouped in four categories: REVERB 1 (1-4),
REVERB 2 (5-8), DELAY/MODULATION (9-12), SPECIAL FX/DUAL
EFFECTS (13-16).
REVERB 2 (5-8), DELAY/MODULATION (9-12), SPECIAL FX/DUAL
EFFECTS (13-16).
(2)
Use the PRESETS control to select one of the 16 effect presets.
(3)
The EDIT control allows you to edit one effect parameter.
The center position corresponds to the default setting
programmed for the preset.
The center position corresponds to the default setting
programmed for the preset.
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When you change presets the FEX800 always recalls
the default or user settings for the selected preset,
irrespective of the position of the EDIT control.
However, the user settings will remain effective only
as long as the unit is not switched off or disconnected
from the mains.
the default or user settings for the selected preset,
irrespective of the position of the EDIT control.
However, the user settings will remain effective only
as long as the unit is not switched off or disconnected
from the mains.
(4)
The TAP/SELECT button performs two functions:
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TAP (tempo entry): Hit the button several times in the tempo
of the music piece to adapt the delay time of presets 9 and 15
or the modulation speed of presets 10-12. The button starts
flashing in the corresponding tempo.
of the music piece to adapt the delay time of presets 9 and 15
or the modulation speed of presets 10-12. The button starts
flashing in the corresponding tempo.