Behringer Xenyx 502 Owner's Manual

XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 User Manual

The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that 

compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality 

and dynamics and boast the following features:

130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom

A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear 

reproduction of even the finest nuances

The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely 

natural and transparent signal reproduction

They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 

60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply

They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your 

24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby maintaining optimal 

audio quality

“British EQ”
The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of 

top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world 

for their incredibly warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain 

settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties.

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A mixing console fulfils three main functions:

Signal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment, mixing of effects, 

frequency equalization

Signal distribution: Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects 

processing and monitor mix, distribution to one or several recording tracks, 

power amp(s), control room and 2-track outputs

Mix: Setting the volume level, frequency distribution and positioning of the 

individual signals in the stereo field, level control of the total mix to match 

the recording devices/crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer functions 

can be included in this main function

The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling 

you to easily keep track of the signal path.

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. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter 

show the controls described in each respective chapter.

For the moment, just try and trace the signal path from the microphone input 

to the FX send 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.
If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our website at 

http://behringer.com, where you’ll find explanations of (for example) effects and 

dynamics applications.

1.3.1  Shipment
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.

1.3.2  Initial operation
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.