Premium 12-input 2/2-bus mixer with xenyx mic preamps & compressors, british eqs, 24-bit multi-fx processor and usb/audio interface, premium 12-input 2/2-bus mixer with xenyx mic preamps & compressors, british eqs and usb/audio interface (89 pages)
1. INTRODUCTION Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology State-of-the-art production processes Features of the BEHRINGER ULTRA-Q PRO The Constant-Q principle The concept of parallel filters...
The following operational manual will introduce you to the BEHRINGER ULTRA-Q PRO and its various functions. After reading the manual carefully, make sure it is always on hand for future reference. 2. THE DESIGN CONCEPT 2.1 High quality components and design 2.1.1 Failsafe relay...
If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee. 3.1 Rack mounting 3.2 Mains voltage Before you connect your ULTRA-Q PRO to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit!
Unbalanced use of Balanced use of mono 1/4" jack plugs stereo 1/4" jack plugs Tip = Tip = Signal hot (+ve) Ring = cold (-ve) Sleeve = Ground / Shield Sleeve = Ground / Shield Ring Sleeve Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have...
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4.1 The front panel control elements Fig. 4.2: Control elements on the front panel AUDIO IN/OUT I/O METER IN/OUT Please note that extreme boost settings in combination with a high input level can overload the unit. In such a case, the input level must be reduced with the INPUT control. INPUT LOW CUT HIGH CUT...
4.2 Rear panel control elements Fig. 4.3: Rear panel elements of the ULTRA-Q SERIAL NUMBER FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SELECTOR MAINS CONNECTION AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 5. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 5.1 Introduction...
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Fig. 5.1: Various filter qualities 5.2 The Constant-Q principle 5.3 The concept of parallel filters 5.4 Filter functions 5.4.1 The notch function...
Fig. 5.2: Typical notch function 5.4.2 The roll-off function Fig. 5.3: Typical roll-off function 6. APPLICATIONS 6.1 Introduction and basic settings...
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6.2 On phase shift and time delay Please also note that filters show a natural tendency to produce a ringing sound as their bandwidth is narrowed, an effect that is caused by system-intrinsic noise modulation that occurs with any kind of filter. It is therefore recommended that you set all filters not in use to a mid-travel position or simply switch them off to minimize these side effects as effectively as possible.
We would like to draw your attention to our ULTRA-CURVE, a device which combines a digital 31-band graphic equalizer with an on-board analyzer. Please ask your retailer for further information or contact BEHRINGER directly. We would like to draw your attention to our FEEDBACK DESTROYER, a device that identifies and eliminates up to 24 frequencies automatically.
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7.1 Effects of equalization on voice program Center frequency (Hz) Effect on voice 1/3 octave 40 to 125 Sense of power in some outstanding bass singers. 160 to 250 Voice fundamentals. 315 to 500 Important for voice quality. Important for voice naturalness. Too much boost in the 315 to 1 kHz 630 to 1k range produces a telephone-like quality.
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7.2 Effects of equalization on music program Center frequency (Hz) Effects on music 1/3 octave Fundamentals of bass drum, tuba, double bass and organ. These frequencies give music a sense of power. If over- 31 to 63 emphasised they make the music "muddy". The 50 or 60 Hz band is also used to reject AC mains hum.
8. SPECIAL APPLICATIONS 8.1 Equalizing a sound reinforcement system If extreme equalizer settings are necessary to achieve a usable frequency response, the alarm bell should start ringing! It takes a lot of time and patience to set up an equalizer properly!
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8.2 Inserting an equalizer in the signal path 8.3 What equalizers cant do Its the tone that makes the music!
PHYSICAL BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or...
(user included) will void the warranty. at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the 2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection returned to the user freight prepaid.