Behringer EURORACK PRO RX1202FX Quick Start Manual page 8

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EURORACK PRO RX1202FX
EURORACK PRO RX1202FX Controls
Controls
(1) MIC — Each mono input channel
(EN)
offers a balanced microphone input via
the XLR connector and also features a
switchable +48 V phantom power supply
for condenser microphones.
(2) LINE IN — Each mono input also features
a balanced line input on a 1/4" connector.
Unbalanced devices (mono connectors)
can also be connected to these inputs.
(3) The INSERT connector is input and output at
the same time. This allows you to insert external
signal processors (compressors, gate, etc.)
in the channel. The signal retrieval occurs after
the TRIM and is practically a diversion of the
signal. The input signal of the connected signal
processor is diverted, processed and led back to
the channel for further processing.
(4) Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain.
This control should always be turned fully
counterclockwise whenever you connect or
disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs.
(5) HIGH/LOW — All mono input channels include
a 3-band equalizer. All bands provide boost
or cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position,
the equalizer is inactive.
The upper (HIGH) and the lower band
(LOW) are shelving filters that increase or
decrease all frequencies above or below their
cut-off frequency. The cut-off frequencies
of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and
80 Hz respectively.
(6) MON/FX — FX send buses (or AUX send
buses) enable you to extract signals from
one or more channels and collect these on a
bus. You can retrieve the signal at the send
connector to direct it to an external effects
device, for example. The AUX return input is
used as the return path. The send buses of the
RX1202FX are mono buses.
As the name suggests, the FX sends of the
EURORACK mixing consoles are intended to
drive effects devices (reverb, delay, etc.) and are
therefore configured post-fader. This means that
the mix between dry signal and effect remains
at the level determined by the channel's aux
send, irrespective of the channel fader setting.
If this were not the case, the effects signal of the
channel would remain audible even when the
fader is lowered to zero.
In the RX1202FX, the FX send is routed directly
to the built-in effects processor. To make sure
that the effects processor receives an input
signal, you shouldn't turn this control all the
way to the left (-∞).
The MON pat — as the name already implies—
is meant to be used as monitor signal path.
For this application, it is important that the
controller works as pre-fader, which means
it does not rely on the fader position. For this
reason the AUX send path is unsuitable for the
connection to effects devices. By using the
MON controller, you can produce a mono mix
of individual signals that can be routed over
the MON plug, located on the backside, to a
headphones amplifier (e.g. MINIAMP AMP800)
or a power amplifier for monitoring.
(7) The PAN control determines the position of
the channel signal within the stereo image.
This control features a constant-power
characteristic, which means the signal is always
maintained at a constant level, irrespective of
position in the stereo panorama.
(8) The CLIP LEDs of the mono channels illuminate
when the input signal is driven too high,
which could cause distortion. If this happens,
use the TRIM control to reduce the preamp level
until the LED does not light anymore.
(9) The CHANNEL FADER determines the level of
the channel signal in the Main Mix.
(10) The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels
of left and right input signals relative to each
other before both signals are then routed to the
main stereo mix bus. If a channel is operated in
mono via the left line input, this control has the
same function as the PAN control used in the
mono channels.
(11) The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced and
laid out as XLR connectors. Here the summed
signal of the main mix has a level of 0 dBu.
(12) The CTRL OUT connectors are used for
controlling the summed signal (effects mix
and main mix) as well as for individual signals
over studio monitor speakers. By using the
PHONES/CONTROL ROOM controller in the
main section, you can control the level of
both outputs.
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Quick Start Guide
(13) The CD/TAPE INs are used to bring an external (20) FX SOLO — If you want to only listen to
signal source (e.g. CD player, tape deck, the effects signal with your headphones or
etc.) into the console. They can also be monitor speakers, then press the FX SOLO
used as a standard stereo line input, so the switch. The signal of the effects device can
output of a second EURORACK or BEHRINGER then be heard individually; the main mix or
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Alternatively, the line or tape output of a hi-fi and CTRL OUT outputs.
amplifier with source selection switch could
(21) CD/TAPE TO CTRL — Press the CD/TAPE
also be hooked up here, allowing you to easily
TO CTRL switch if you want to monitor the
listen to additional sources (e.g. cassette
CD/TAPE IN via the CTRL OUT and PHONES
recorder, minidisk player, sound card etc.).
outputs. A typical studio application of
(14) CD/TAPE OUT — These connections are laid this function is recording music into a
out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel digital audio workstation (DAW) with
to MAIN OUT. Connect the inputs of a computer simultaneous reproduction.
sound card or a recorder here. The output
(22) When the CD/TAPE TO MIX switch is pressed,
signal level is set up using the highly accurate
the CD/tape input is assigned to the main
MAIN MIX fader.
mix providing an additional input for tape
(15) AUX SENDS — The FX connector routes the machines, MIDI instruments or other signal
signal, which you have extracted from the sources that do not require any processing.
individual channels by using the FX controller;
(23) 100 FIRST-CLASS EFFECTS — The EURORACK
the MON plug does the same to the signal
RX1202FX features a built-in digital stereo
that has been extracted by using the MON
effects processor. This effects processor offers
controller. Connect the input of an external
a large number of standard effects such
effects processor to the FX plug, with which
as Hall, Chorus, Flanger, Delay and various
you want to modify the signal sum of the
combination effects. Using the FX control,
FX bus. Then, route the effects signal back to
you can feed signals into the effects processor.
the mixer over the AUX RETURN connectors.
The integrated effects module has the
With the MON outputs, you can connect
advantage of requiring no wiring. This way,
an amplifier/headphones amplifier for the
the danger of creating ground loops or uneven
musicians to monitor.
signal levels is eliminated at the outset,
(16) AUX RETURN — You can connect the completely simplifying the handling.
outputs of an external effects device to
(24) The SIG LED on the effects module shows
the AUX RETURN connectors. In this case,
the presence of a signal whose level is high
the effects signal is routed directly to the
enough. This LED should always be on.
main mix bus and is then mixed with the "dry"
However, make sure that the CLIP LED lights up
signal. It is also possible to route the effects
only sporadically. If it is lit constantly, you are
signal as mono by using the L connector.
overdriving the effects processor, which leads
(17) Use the MAIN MIX fader to adjust the volume to unpleasant distortion. If this occurs, turn the
of the main out. FX controls down somewhat.
(18) PHONES — The connector is used (25) The PROGRAM control has two functions:
to connect a pair of headphones. by turning the PROGRAM control, you dial
The volume level is changed with the the number of an effect. The number of the
PHONES/CONTROL ROOM controller. preset you just dialed up blinks in the display.
To confirm your selection, press the PROGRAM
(19) Use the PHONES/CONTROL ROOM control
control; the blinking stops.
to adjust the signal level of the CTRL OUT and
PHONES outputs.
(26) By using the FX TO MAIN controller, the effects
signal is sent to the main mix. No effects
signal is to be heard in the summed signal of
the mixer when the controller is positioned
entirely to the left. Choose this position if you
want to use an external effects device for the
FX output.
(27) FUSE HOLDER/IEC MAINS RECEPTACLE —
The mains connection is made via a cable with
an IEC mains connector and meets the required
safety standards. An appropriate mains cable
is supplied with the equipment. Blown fuses
must only be replaced by fuses of the same
type and rating.
(28) Use the POWER switch to turn on the mixing
console. The POWER switch should always be
in the "Off" position when you are about to
connect your unit to the mains.
(29) The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom
power (necessary to operate condenser
microphones) on the XLR sockets of the mono
channels. The red +48 V LED illuminates
when phantom power is on. As a rule,
dynamic microphones can still be used with
phantom power, provided that they are wired
in a balanced configuration. In case of doubt,
contact the microphone manufacturer!
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