Connector Array Of The Main Section - Behringer Eurorack PRO RX1202FX User Manual

EURORACK PRO RX1202FX

2.3 Connector array of the main section

Fig.2.3: Connectors of the main section
MAIN OUT
The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced and laid out as XLR
connectors. Here the summed signal of the main mix has a level
of 0 dBu. According to the way you want to use the mixer and
which equipment you have, following devices can be connected:
Live PA systems:
A stereo dynamics processor (optional), stereo equalizer
(optional) and the stereo power amplifier for full-range
loudspeakers with passive crossovers.
If you wish to use multi-way loudspeaker systems without an
integrated crossover, you have to use an active crossover and
several power amplifiers. Often, limiters are already built into
active crossovers (e.g. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310 and
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496). Active crossovers are implemented
directly before the power amplifier, and they divide the frequency
range into several segments that are first amplified in the amplifiers
and then passed on to the corresponding loudspeakers.
Recording:
For mastering, using a stereo compressor such as the
COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 can be recommended. Use it to
custom-tailor the dynamic characteristics of your signal to the
dynamic range of the recording equipment you are using. The signal
is in this case passed on from the compressor into the recorder.
CTRL OUT
The CTRL OUT connectors are used for controlling the summed
signal (effects mix and main mix) as well as for individual signals
over studio monitor speakers. By using the PHONES/CONTROL
ROOM controller in the main section, you can control the level of
both outputs.
CD/TAPE IN
The CD/TAPE INs are used to bring an external signal source
(e.g. CD player, tape deck, etc.) into the console. They can also
be used as a standard stereo line input, so the output of a
second EURORACK or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can
be connected. Alternatively, the line or tape output of a hi-fi
amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up
here, allowing you to easily listen to additional sources
(e.g. cassette recorder, minidisk player, sound card etc.).
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CD/TAPE OUT
These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are
wired parallel to MAIN OUT. Connect the inputs of a computer
sound card or a recorder here. The output signal level is set up
using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader.
AUX SENDS
The FX connector routes the signal, which you have extracted
from the individual channels by using the FX controller; the MON
plug does the same to the signal that has been extracted by
using the MON controller. Connect the input of an external effects
processor to the FX plug, with which you want to modify the
signal sum of the FX bus. Then, route the effects signal back to
the mixer over the AUX RETURN connectors. With the MON
outputs, you can connect an amplifier/headphones amplifier for
the musicians to monitor.
AUX RETURN
You can connect the outputs of an external effects device to
the AUX RETURN connectors. In this case, the effects signal is
routed directly to the main mix bus and is then mixed with the
"dry" signal. It is also possible to route the effects signal as mono
by using the L connector.
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS
When the connected effects device does not receive
an input signal, none of the FX controllers are
probably turned up, which also applies to the
integrated effects -processor.
Adjust your external effects processor to 100% wet
(effects signal only), because the effects signal is
added to the main mix along with the "dry" channel
signals.
You can also use the AUX RETURN connectors as
additional stereo input channels, although, in this
case, there are no possibilities to control the level,
timbre and panning.