Behringer 1202FX Manual De Usuario

XENYX 1002FX/1202FX

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 1002FX/1202FX you

have acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its

incredible versatility and audio performance.

The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console offers you premium-

quality microphone preamplifiers with optional phantom power

supply, balanced line inputs and the ability to connect external

effects processors. Because of its extensive and carefully

thought-out routing possibilities, your XENYX lends itself equally

to both live and studio use.

The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development

of mixing console technology. With the new XENYX microphone

preamps including phantom power as an option, balanced line

inputs and a powerful effects section, the mixing consoles in the

XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio

applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX

console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With

the addition of the latest digital technology these best-in-class

consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital

technology.

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:
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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.
Multi-effects processor

Additionally, your XENYX mixing console has an effects

processor with 24-bit A/D and D/A converters included, which

gives you 100 presets producing first-class reverb, delay and

modulation effects plus numerous multi-effects in excellent audio

quality.

CAUTION!

We should like to draw your attention to the fact

that extreme volumes may damage your hearing

and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. Turn the

MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main

section fully counterclockwise before you switch

on the unit. Always be careful to set appropriate

volume levels.

1.1 General mixing console functions

A mixing console fulfils three main functions:

Signal processing:
Preamplification

Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has

to be amplified several-fold; then, this voltage is turned into

sound that is reproduced in a loudspeaker. Because micro-

phone capsules are very delicate in their construction,

1. INTRODUCTION

output voltage is very low and therefore susceptible to

interference. Therefore, mic signal voltage is amplified

directly at the mixer input to a higher signal level that is less

prone to interference. This higher, interference-safe signal

level has to be achieved through amplification using an

amplifier of the highest quality in order to amplify the signal

and add as little noise to it as possible. The XENYX Mic

Preamp performs this role beautifully, leaving no traces of

noise or sound coloration. Interference that could take place

at the preamplification level could affect signal quality and

purity, and would then be passed on to all other devices,

resulting in inaccurate sounding program during recording

or playback.
Level-setting

Signals fed into the mixer using a DI-box (Direct Injection) or

the output of a sound card or a keyboard, often have to be

adjusted to the operating level of your mixing console.
Frequency response correction

Using the equalizers found in each channel strip, you can

simply, quickly and effectively adjust the way a signal

sounds.

Signal distribution:
Individual, processed signals from the channel strips are

compiled on busses and are fed into the main section for

further processing. Connections for recording equipment,

power amplifiers, headphones as well as CD/tape

connectors are available here. The mix is sent to the internal

FX processors or external effects processors via aux

sends and returns. Similarly, a mix can be created for the

musicians on the stage (monitor mix).

Mix:
All other mixing console functions fall under this vital

category. Creating a mix means primarily adjusting the

volume levels of individual instruments and voices to one

another as well as giving them the appropriate weight within

the overall frequency spectrum. Likewise, youll have to

sensibly spread individual voices across the stereo image

of a signal. At the end of this process, adjusting the level of

the entire mix to other equipment in the signal path is required

(e. g. recorder/crossover/amplifier).

The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for

these tasks, enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.

1.2 The users manual

The users 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://www.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 area of www.behringer.com.

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.

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

microphone input to the FX SEND connector. Dont be put off by

the huge range of possibilities; its easier than you think! If you

look at the overview of the controls at the same time, youll be

able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console and

youll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.