Signal Assignment; Installation; Mains Connection; Audio Connections - Behringer XENYX 1202 User Manual

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2 . 3 . 3 C D I T a p e c o n n e c t o r s
C D I T A P E I N P U T
The CDITAPE INPUTS are used to bring an
external signal source (e.g. C D player, tape deck,
etc.) into the console. They can also be used as
a standard stereo line input, so the output of
a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO
MX882 can be connected.
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Alternatively the line ortape output of a hi-fi
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amplifier with source selection switch could also
be hooked up here, allowing you to easily listen
to additional sources.
C D I T A P E O U T P U T
These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAlN OUTand carry the main
mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the CDITAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your
recording device. The output level is adjusted via the high-precision MAlN MIX
fader or rotary control (802).
2.3.4 S i g n a l a s s i g n m e n t
C D I T A P E T O MIX
When the TAPE TO MIX switch is depressed,
the 2-track input is assigned to the main mix
providing an additional input for tape machines,
MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not
require any processing.
C D I T A P E T O C T R L R O O M
(502: C D I T A P E T O P H O N E S )
Fig. 2.12:Assignment
switches of the main section
Press the CDITAPE TO CTRL ROOMIPHONES switch
if you want to monitor the 2-track input via the CTRL ROOM OUT. This provides
an easy way to monitor signals coming back from tape to ensure that they are
recording correctly.
0 If you are recording a signal via the CDITAPE OUTPUT and wish to
listen to this simultaneously via the CDITAPE INPUT, do not use the
CDITAPE TO MIX switch. Doing this would create a feedback loop,
since the signal would be routed, via the main mix, back to tape
via the CDITAPE OUTPUT. To monitor the CDITAPE INPUT, use the
CDITAPE TO CTRL ROOM switch to assign the tape signal to the
monitor(s) or headphones. This will avoid the tape signal being routed
to the CDITAPE OUTPUT.
FX T O C T R L R O O M
If you want to monitor only the FX send signal in your headphones or monitor
speaker(s), press the FX TO CTRL switch. This mutes the main mix signal while
routing the FX SEND output to the monitor(s). The XENYX 802 and 502 do not
feature this switch.
2.3.5 P h a n t o m power and L E D d i s p l a y s
PHANTOM
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The red +48V LED lights up when phantom power is on. The PHANTOM switch
activates the phantom power supply on the XLR connectors of all mono channels.
0 Please do not connect microphones to the mixer (or the stagebox1
wallbox) as long as the phantom power supply is switched on.
Connect the micro-phones before you switch on the power supply.
In addition, the monitorlPA loudspeakers should be muted before you
activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx.
one minute in order to allow system stabilization.
P O W E R
The blue POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on.
Level i n d i c a t o r
The high-precision 4-segment display accurately displays the relevant
signal level.
LEVEL SETTING: To correctly set the gains of the channels, first set the LEVEL
controls of the input channels to their center positions (0 dB). Then use the GAIN
controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show
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dB on the
level meter.
When recording to digital recorders, the recorder's peak meter should not go into
overload. While analog recorders can be overloaded to some extent, creating only
a certain amount of distortion (which is common and often desirable),
digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded. In addition, digital distortion is
not only undesirable, but also renders your recording completely useless.
0 The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtually independent
of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all
signal types.
3. Installation
3.1
Mains connection
A C P O W E R
IN
Connect the power supply to the 3-pin mains connector on the rear of the
console. Use the A C adapter supplied to connect the console to the mains.
The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards.
0 Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console.
0 Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is
connected to the mains! First connect the console t o the power supply
unit, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.
0 Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console
heat up considerably during operation. This is completely normal.
3.2
Audio connections
You will need a large number of cablesfor different applications.
The illustrations below show how the connectors should be wired. Be sure to
use only high-grade cables.
Please use commercial RCA cables to connect the 2-track inputs and outputs.
You can, of course, also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced inputs1
outputs. To do this, use either mono plugs or stereo plugs with the ring and
sleeve bridged (pins 1 and 3 in the case of XLR connectors).
0 Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (PIN 1 and 3 connected)
on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply.
Fig. 2.13: Phantom power and control LEDs