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Behringer Eurodesk SX3282 User Manual

Ultra-low noise design 32-input 8-bus studio/live mixer with xenyx mic preamplifiers and british eqs
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Thank you

Thank you for choosing the EURODESK SX3282 mixing console.
Your new EURODESK console provides incredible sound and
features, including 32 inputs, 24 XENYX mic preamps with
+48V phantom power, warm and musical "British" EQ, multiple
routing options, and more. These features come packaged inside
a ruggedly constructed unit that will serve as the heart and
soul of your studio, live front-of-house, or monitoring rig for
years to come.
But why bother with manuals? We know you want to get started
right away, but please read this manual carefully and keep it
handy for ongoing reference. These instructions show you all the
inside features, tricks, and tips you need to build the best pos-
sible sound with your new EURODESK console.
After all, it's all about your sound.
This manual is available in English, German, French,
Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish,
Danish, Portugese, Greek, Japanese and Chinese. There may
also be more current versions of this document. Download them
by going to the appropriate product page at:
www.behringer.com
A50-95230-08001
EURODESK SX3282
Ultra-Low Noise Design
32-Input 8-Bus Studio/
Live Mixer with XENYX Mic
Preamplifiers and British EQs

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Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1. Introduction ............................................................ 3
2. SX3282 overview .................................................... 4
3. Mono input channels ............................................. 7
4. Stereo input channels ............................................ 8
5. Subgroups and inserts ........................................... 8
6. Main section .......................................................... 10
7. Connections ........................................................... 12
8. Setting up .............................................................. 14
9. Patchbay ................................................................ 14
10. Applications ........................................................ 17
11. Technical background ........................................ 22
12. Expanding ........................................................... 23
13. Modifications ...................................................... 23
14. Specifications ...................................................... 24
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 25
Warranty ..................................................................... 26

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Live Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamplifiers and British EQs Thank you Table of Contents Thank you for choosing the EURODESK SX3282 mixing console. Thank you ..............1 Your new EURODESK console provides incredible sound and Important Safety Instructions ........2 features, including 32 inputs, 24 XENYX mic preamps with 1.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Caution Read these instructions. { 1 } Keep these instructions. { 2 } Heed all warnings. { 3 } Follow all instructions. { 4 } Caution Do not use this apparatus near water.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for expressing your confidence in us and our work by purchasing the EURODESK SX3282. Our first task in writing this manual is to make you feel comfortable with the special terms that are used to describe your SX3282 and its proper use.

  • Page 4: Sx3282 Overview

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual SX3282 overview Aux returns Four line-level stereo aux returns, each with Solo and Gain, are Architecture located above the subgroup faders. Note that AUX RETURNS 1 The SX3282 is a conventional split console. By this we mean and 2 are assignable to any mix bus.
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  • Page 7: Mono Input Channels

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Mono input channels The combination of shelf boost at 80 Hz together with ◊ low-cut at 75 Hz results in a peaking response, useful for Each channel comes with a balanced line input on ¼" TRS jack, adding warmth to vocals and instruments, and a firm and an XLR mic input.

  • Page 8: Stereo Input Channels

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Aux Sends An exception to this rule is when laying down voice takes. ◊ These are the same as for mono channels (see section 3.3). It is often convenient to have the mic channel(s) routed to all potential take tracks simultaneously, since you are often Routing &...
  • Page 9 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual All mono input channels have got insert points, as have the sub- If you want to insert an external EQ or dynamics processor ◊ groups and the main mix. Each insert point is accommodated on post-EQ, a subgroup insert should be used as follows: a single TRS jack socket wired tip = send, ring = return, sleeve = ground/screen.

  • Page 10: Main Section

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Main section or line input is now guided into the subgroup inserts input. It appears to be sensible to use this signal path preferably for Aux Masters readily edited signals (e.g. tape tracks or post-EQ DI-outs from instruments amplifiers), as there is no EQ in the subgroup signal path.
  • Page 11 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual When carrying out the setup mentioned above or any other are provided on the back panel. stereo imaging exercise, don’t just rely on the control room moni- The headphone mix level is controlled by a LEVEL pot...

  • Page 12: Connections

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual a compressor etc. pre-fader. This is important: Connecting a Care should be taken NOT to plug mics into the console (or ◊ compressor or gate after the 2-track output would disrupt any stagebox) while the phantom power is on.
  • Page 13 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Main output (TRS sockets) Unbalanced ¼" TRS sockets, wired tip = hot (+ve), sleeve = ground/screen. Main outputs (XLR) Balanced XLR, wired pin 1 ground/screen, pin 2 hot (+ve), pin 3 cold (-ve). Maximum level is +28 dBu.

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Auditioning a Signal and All outputs are ground-compensated (decoupled from the ◊ Setting Up a Channel mains supply earth) to eliminate the possibility of ground Make a typical noise, or roll the tape. There should now be loops.
  • Page 15 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Normalled The majority of commercially available patchbays include two rows with 24 phone jacks each in a 19" 1 U rack panel. On the rear, either a corresponding number of phone jacks or contacts for soldering signal leads can be found. Each group of four of these phone jacks forms one module.
  • Page 16 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual tude lower than line levels (+4 dBu or -10 dBV). Therefore, they or via special XLR-type wall boxes connected to the mic inputs of should never be routed via a patchbay. In any case, patching in a the console by good-quality balanced multicore cables (2-cond.

  • Page 17: Applications

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual 10.2 Live Concert with Simultaneous It should be noted that patchbays should be placed one below 8-Track Recording the other in such a way that the patch cords won’t hang all over the patchbays. In our example you don’t have to span great Here some or all mono channels are likely to be tied up with distances, for instance, to patch the dynamics and EQ’s to the...
  • Page 18 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Channel mono/ Channel mono/ Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo Vocals Aux Output 7 > Effects 5 Backing Vocals Aux Output 8 > Effects 6 Backing Vocals Backing Vocals > Graphic EQ (Insert) Mix Output L >...
  • Page 19 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Channel mono/ Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo stereo signal then being fed into the vocalists cans. Aux Return 1 Effect 5 If you need to hear the harmonies, but they’re putting the vocal- Aux Return 2 Effect 6 ist off key, you’ll want to be able to delete channels from the...
  • Page 20 EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Channel mono/ Channel mono/ Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo Kick Drum Aux Output 2 > Cue 2 Snare Drum Aux Output 3 > Effects 1 Hi-Hat Aux Output 4 > Effects 2 Aux Output 5 >...

  • Page 21: Multitrack Initialization

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual 10.6 Recording Levels Channel mono/ When recording to digital, it’s a good idea to keep the recorder’s Inputs Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line stereo peak meters below 0 dB. Most (not all, esp. samplers) read 0 dB Effects 2 with some headroom left.

  • Page 22: Technical Background

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Technical background Remember EQ contouring can be done with cut as well as with boost. Cutting away the top and bottom, then pushing up the 11.1 Mixing gain is equivalent to mid range boost! EQ is not a one way street! Always reset a channel’s input gain (or external devices’...

  • Page 23: Expanding

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Expanding Aux sends > pre EQ All channel aux sends are post-EQ. If you want to convert When the SX3282 is your main mixer, you may find that you run them, carry out the modification described below to each out of inputs as your system expands.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Specifications Input channels Main mix section Mic input Noise Type electronically balanced, discrete input circuit bus noise @ fader 0 dB -102.0 dBr all input channels assigned & set @ 0 dB gain, channels muted Mic E.I.N.

  • Page 25: Legal Disclaimer

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Legal Disclaimer Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks (except BEHRINGER, the BEHRINGER logo and JUST LISTEN) mentioned belong to their respective owners and are not affiliated with BEHRINGER.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    EURODESK SX3282 User Manual Warranty § 1 Other warranty rights and national law If the product needs to be modifi ed or adapted in order to comply with appli- [ 2 ] This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights provided...
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  • Page 28 This manual is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Portugese, Greek, Japanese and Chinese. There may also be more current versions of this document. Download them by going to the appropriate product page at: www.behringer.com...

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