Behringer Sonic Exciter SX3040 用户手册

SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual

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TUNE: Sets the cut-off frequency at which the harmonic exciter starts 

working. The control range is from 1.3 kHz (MIN) to 10 kHz (MAX).

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HARMONICS: This control is used to set the number of harmonics that 

should be added to the signal. This parameter has a direct influence on the 

detail reproduction and the quality of the sound. Use the “MIN” setting for 

critical signals, e.g. voice, and “MAX” for extreme processing, e.g. for drums.

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MIX: Defines the portion of the harmonic exciter signal that should be mixed 

with the original signal.

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IN/OUT: Activates and deactivates signal processing. The LED lights up in the 

active operating mode.

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POWER: Use the POWER switch to put the unit into operation. The POWER 

switch should be in the “Off” position when you connect the unit to the 

power feed (mains).
To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the power plug. 

When switching on the unit ensure that the power plug is easily accessible. 

To mount the unit in a rack ensure that the unit can easily be disconnected 

from the mains by means of a plug or an all-pole mains switch on the 

back side.

ALL INPUTS & OUTPUTS

FULLY BALANCED

ALL INPUTS & OUTPUTS

FULLY BALANCED

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RING

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PIN 3

SLEEVE

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PIN 1

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POWER SOURCE/

FUSE VALUE

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Fig. 2.2: Control elements on the rear panel

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FUSE HOLDER / IEC POWER SOCKET: The mains connection is made via 

an IEC main socket. It complies with relevant safety regulations. A suitable 

power cord is included. Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type.

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OUTPUTS 1: Balanced XLR sockets and ¼" jacks. These are used to connect 

amplifiers as well as further signal processors and recording devices. 

The jacks and XLR sockets can be used in parallel when two outputs 

are required.

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INPUTS 1: Balanced XLR sockets and ¼" jacks. These are used to connect 

line-level signal sources (e.g. a mixing console). To avoid interference, 

use only the jacks or the XLR sockets, not both at once.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number can be found on the back right side of 

the unit. It is needed for online registration.

The SX3040 is classified as a psychoacoustic processor. These devices improve 

sound with sophisticated signal modifications which are subjectively perceived 

as clearer and more sonically pleasing. Algorithms based on the human sense of 

hearing influence the quality and the time-based progression of the audio signals 

without changing the level ratio. The sound is thereby perceived to be more 

contoured and voluminous. Use the SX3040 for mastering in the studio, for live 

sound to improve the reproduction quality of PA systems, as a link between 

instruments and amplifiers or between playback and recording devices for 

restoring old recordings. 

The SX3040 has two different processing sections for each channel: a BASS 

PROCESSOR and a HARMONIC EXCITER. The advantage is that the output level 

is not changed with SX3040 processing. Hence, overloading of loudspeakers 

and other devices is avoided. Moreover, the sound modification is not static, 

but dynamic and adapts automatically to different signals.
The BASS PROCESSOR works like a frequency-selective compressor. Depending on 

the signal dynamics, an adjustable frequency range is compressed, shifted in 

phase and mixed with the original signal. During the compression, peak levels 

are temporally extended and hence perceived to be more intense. The phase shift 

enhances the bass similarly to a chorus effect. 
Exciter-enhanced sound has been a significant part of high-quality commercial 

productions for decades. The HARMONIC EXCITER enhances the audio material 

with additional harmonics in dependence of frequency. In instruments the 

harmonic structure determines the character of the sound as well as the presence 

and hence the punch. The more harmonics an exciter adds to the original signal 

and the higher their levels, the more pronounced the signal character. 

The SX3040 can be incorporated into a set-up in two different ways: 

Series cable connection

Parallel cable connection

In the following sections the two variants are described in greater detail.