Series Cable Connection (Insert Mode); Parallel Cable Connection (Aux Send Mode); Live Sound - Behringer Sonic Exciter SX3040 User Manual

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SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual

3.2.1 Series cable connection (Insert mode)

The simplest form of series connection consists of a signal chain in which several
devices are connected in a row, e.g. keyboard  effects unit (SX3040) 
amplifier. An input signal is fed into the effects unit (SX3040) and a mixed signal
consisting of an input signal and a processed effect signal is sent to an amplifier
or a recording device (MD recorder, computer etc.) for reproduction.
Another type of series connection can be made by using the Insert point of a
mixing console or instrument amplifier. In this configuration the signal is sent
out from the mixer channel via a special Y-lead and a mixed signal (dry and
effect signals) is routed from the outputs of the effects unit (SX3040) back to the
mixer channel.
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With series connection the dry/wet mix is set with the MIX controls on
the effects unit (SX3040).

3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode)

Parallel connection can be made via the Aux path of a mixing console. A parallel
decoupled pure effect signal from the effects unit is mixed with the unmodified
dry signal via this separate effects bus. Mixing of dry and effect signals occurs on
the mixing console.
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With parallel connection the portion of the effect signal that should be
added to the original signal is defined with the Aux Return controls on
the mixing console. The MIX control on the effects unit (SX3040) must
be set to "MAX" for this.

3.2.3 Live sound

The SX3040 is ideally suited for use with live sound systems in clubs, discos,
live concerts and public performances. Here the unit not only can considerably
improve the signal quality, but also can compensate for the inadequacies of small
or weak PA systems.
For this application the unit is ideally employed between the mixing console mix
output and the amplifier input. If a graphic equalizer is also used, it should be
positioned after the SX3040.
Channels 1 and 2 must have the same setting since this application involves
stereo processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted.
◊ With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal
that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS
PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections.
B1220 PRO
EP2000
Outputs 1
BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER BASS PROCESSOR
SONIC
EXCITER
SX3040 1 2
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
DRIVE TUNE MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIX IN/OUT IN/OUT DRIVE TUNE
SX3040 Inputs 1
XM8500
Keyboard
1622USB
Fig. 3.1: Use of the SX3040 with live sound systems
B1220 PRO
Outputs 2
SONIC EXCITER
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIX POWER
Inputs 2