Behringer high-precision digital 24-bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA mastering processor DEQ2496 ユーザーズマニュアル

ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in

BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRACURVE PRO

DEQ2496, an extremely high-quality DSP-based digital audio

processor with built-in 24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters,

making it an ideal tool for both live and studio applications.

The ULTRACURVE PRO gives you a variety of EQs (graphic,

parametric and dynamic) plus a real-time analyzer with Auto EQ

function, dynamics processors such as compressor, expander

and peak limiter and a complete set of analog and digital interface

options.

With these and many more features the DEQ2496 is an

absolutely all-purpose device for your recording or mastering

studio and will definitely upgrade your live equipment.

This manual first describes the terminology used,

so that you can fully understand the DEQ2496 and

its functions. Please read the manual carefully and

keep it for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The ULTRACURVE PRO was carefully packed at the factory

and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough

handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully

examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical

damage which may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to

BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping

company immediately. Otherwise claims for

damage or replacement may not be granted.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling

and, to avoid overheating, do not place the DEQ2496 on top of

power amps or near radiators, etc.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the

same type and rating. Please refer to the

SPECIFICATIONS for further details.

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord

and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international

safety certification requirements.

Please make sure that all units have a proper

ground connection. For your own safety, never

remove or disable the ground conductor from the

unit or the AC power cord.

1.1.3 Warranty

The DEQ2496s serial number is located on its top cover. Please

take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days

after the date of purchase, so as to benefit from our extended

warranty. Or register online at www.behringer.com.

1.2 About this manual

This manual has been designed so that you can get a clear

overview of all control elements and at the same time find detailed

information on how to use them. If you need more information on

specific topics, please visit our web site at www.behringer.com,

where we explain effects processing and power amp appli-

cations.

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

2.1 Front panel

Fig. 2.1: LED meter and menu keys

The LED METER indicates the DEQ2496s input signal.

The top CLIP LED lights up as soon as the input signal

level is too high or the peak limiter in the Dynamics menu

(see chapter 3.4) has been activated.
Use the METER key to select the METER menu (see

chapter 3.10).
The DEQ2496 features a built-in real-time analyzer

displaying the entire frequency range. Use the RTA key

to select the corresponding menu and adjust the various

settings (see chapter 3.8).
Depending on the currently selected menu, the COMPARE

key allows you to compare either complete presets or

individual modules. The following table shows how the

COMPARE key works in each module:

COMPARE

(complete

preset)

COMPARE

(module only)

GEQ

PEQ

DEQ

FBD

WIDTH

DYN

UTIL

I/O

BYPASS

RTA

MEMORY

METER

not active

Tab. 2.1: COMPARE function for individual

ULTRACURVE PRO modules

Press the MEMORY key to select the MEMORY menu

(see chapter 3.9). Here, you can save or recall complete

presets or individual modules from one preset (e.g. GEQ,

PEQ etc.). The MEMORY LED lights up as soon as the

parameter values of the preset selected in the MEMORY

menu differ from currently active settings.

Fig. 2.2: Keys, display and rotary controls