Behringer Europack UB2222FX-Pro Owner's Manual
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EURORACK UB2442FX-PRO/UB2222FX-PRO/UB1832FX-PRO/UB1622FX-PRO User Manual
1.2 The user’s manual
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls,
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 http://behringer.com. Additional information and
explanations about various music industry/audio technology terminology can be
found on individual product pages as well as in the glossary.
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The block diagram supplied with the mixing console gives you an
overview of the connections between the inputs and outputs, as well
as the associated switches and controls.
overview of the connections between the inputs and outputs, as well
as the associated switches and controls.
For the moment, just try and trace the signal path from the microphone input
to the aux send 1 connector. Don’t be put off by the huge range of possibilities;
it’s easier than you think! If you look at the overview of the controls at the same
time, you’ll be able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console and
you’ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.
1.3 Before you get started
1.3.1 Shipment
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe
transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have
occurred during transit.
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If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
1.3.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
avoid over-heating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature
devices such as radiators or power amps. The console is connected to the
mains via the supplied cable. The console meets the required safety standards.
Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.
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Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own
safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical
devices or power cables, or render them inoperative.
safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical
devices or power cables, or render them inoperative.
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Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the
mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have
sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
might affect the operation of the unit.
mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have
sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
might affect the operation of the unit.
1.3.3 Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
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
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
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 Connectors
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console.
All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.
2.1 Mono channels
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
UB2222FX–PRO
UB2442FX–PRO
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
MIC
Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via XLR as well as
Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via XLR as well as
switchable phantom power (+48 volt) for powering condenser microphones.
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Please mute your monitor system before you switch on phantom
power. Otherwise potentially damaging thumps will be sent to
your speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.5
“Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse”.
power. Otherwise potentially damaging thumps will be sent to
your speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.5
“Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse”.
LINE IN
Each mono input also has a balanced line input on a 1/4" jack. You can also connect
Each mono input also has a balanced line input on a 1/4" jack. You can also connect
unbalanced devices using mono jacks to these inputs.
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Please remember that you can use either the microphone input or the
line input of a channel, but not both at the same time!
line input of a channel, but not both at the same time!
INSERT
Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic processors
Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic processors
or equalizers. They are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send.
Detailed information on using insert points can be found in chapter 5.3.
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Unlike the UB2442FX-PRO, the UB1622FX-PRO, UB1832FX-PRO
and UB2222FX-PRO have their insert points located on the rear of
the console.
and UB2222FX-PRO have their insert points located on the rear of
the console.