Behringer EURODESK SX4882 Brochure page 2

EURODESK
SX4882
Comprehensive Channel, Group and
Main insert points
Built-in meterbridge with meters for
each channel, Subgroup and Main,
monitoring either the channel or
Tape return signal
Long-wearing 100-mm
logarithmic-taper faders
and sealed rotary controls
Expander port with universal jack
connectors for optimal linking to
other consoles
2 BNC connectors for 12 V
gooseneck lights
Internal autorange power supply for
maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~),
noise-free audio, superior transient
response plus low power
consumption for energy saving
One reason you'll really appreciate
having the in-line mixer is simple:
LIVE RECORDING. If you've ever tried to
make a recording off of the board during
a live show, you know how well that
works (NOT!). Often input and output
levels necessary for quality recording do
not match the requirements of the live
mix, where stage volumes factor in to
the overall room sound. Getting around
that issue used to require a splitter and
second mixer just for recording. Now that
is eliminated by having an in-line mixer in
your live board.
Va-Va-Va-Versatility! No More
"Creative Patching"
Input choices and routing options are
not overrated. In fact, they are essential
to managing technically complex
instrumentation or multiple bands all
patched into the same board. And while
you may not need every patching option
for every show, at least you know you
have every input and output option you
could ever need. You will be grateful to
have features like Insert points on every
channel input, all Subgroups and on
the Main outs. Direct Outputs on each
channel are very useful too and may even
make you a hero for about 5 minutes
when you can provide a seemingly
improbable solution by taking a direct
split off the console to feed some other
input source.
Use your creativity where it matters
most – in getting the sound and mix you
want, not on brain-twisting patching
compromises and channel routing
puzzles. Complete versatility and
accessibility is what it's all about and the
SX4882 does not disappoint.
All Channels Are Indeed Created Equal
There's no scrimping and saving
on this board. Every channel has every
feature of every other channel. They are
all the same! No more "if only" sighs of
frustration to utter as you try to organize
your inputs. As long as we're talking about
channel strips, you might as well know
that this board has a big treat in store
for you: TWO bands of semi-parametric
mid range controls. This is two more than
many boards offer and at least one more
than most live sound boards. Gone is the
dilemma of EQ-ing out the honk at 600
or adding a little upper-mid crispness at
2k to bring out the clarity. Now you don't
have to compromise.
British EQ for Bloody Excellent Sound
Expensive British consoles have
long been praised for having sweeter,
smoother channel EQ than many
other mixers provide. That's why the
EQ circuitry on the SX4882 is designed
with British-style EQ, with wider curves
and smoother phase characteristics.
It maximizes effective frequency sculpting
without harshness or gaping holes in
the audio spectrum. This sweet feature
will benefit your mixes – both live and
in the studio. You may even start saying
"Check One, Two" with a British accent.
And it's worth repeating that there are
two sweepable EQ bands, not just one.
That's a must-have for many situations,
and now you have it!
Mic Pre's – the muck stops here
The microphone preamp is one
of the most important circuits in a
mixing console. It boosts the low-
level microphone signal to a line-level
operating level and it's the first bit of
processing applied to any mic signal.
No doubt you've heard the phrase,
"garbage in equals garbage out. " This is
really true when it comes to mic preamps.
Common issues with lower quality
mic pres include noise, distortion, low
headroom, and unimpressed fans.
BEHRINGER uses high quality XENYX
pre-amps in our professional mixers.
These are ultra low noise, high headroom
preamps that can hold their own,
even against expensive stand-alone
boutique-style preamps.
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