behringer XENYX X1204USB Premium Input User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Behringer

behringer XENYX X1204USB Premium Input

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XENYX X1204USB/1204USB Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

Project studio

_ **Band or small church with effects

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_ Band or small church with stage monitors

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_ Business/ multimedia presentation

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XENYX X1204USB/1204USB Controls

Step 2: Controls

XENYX X1204USB/1204USB Getting started

Step 3: Getting started

Make sure the power to all devices is turned off! Connect all the appropriate power, audio and USB cables to the mixer.
Turn the mixer on.
Set all controls as shown above (EQ and PAN/BAL centered, all others down/off).
Set the GAIN for each channel.
See the Gain Setting section for details.
With the MAIN MIX faders and PHONES/CTRL RM knob all the way down, turn your power amp or powered speakers on.
Slowly raise the MAIN MIX faders or PHONES/CTRL RM knob to 0 or to desired level.
Adjust the relative level of various microphones and instruments by raising each CHANNEL FADER.
Adjust the left-right position of a channel in the stereo field if necessary by turning the channel’s PAN or BAL knob.
To add compression to an input, adjust the COMP knob until the adjacent LED lights up. This reduces the dynamics and increases the perceived loudness of the channel.
For live applications, adjust the overall output from the mixer to the power amp or powered speakers by raising the MAIN MIX faders. If the red CLIP LEDs on the VU METER light, lower the MAIN MIX faders.
Use the channel AUX knobs and master AUX SEND knobs to send the channel’s signal to an effects processor or monitor speaker connected to the AUX SEND jacks. If used for effects, this signal should be returned to one of the AUX RETURN jacks.

XENYX X1204USB/1204USB Gain Setting

Press the Channel 1 SOLO button. Press the MODE button next to the VU METER to allow the METER to operate in PFL (pre-fader listen) mode
Sing, speak or play at a normal level through the microphone or instrument connected to Channel 1.
While singing or playing, turn Channel 1’s GAIN control. The VU METER will display the signal level. Set the GAIN control so that the loudest peaks reach 0 on the VU METER. Press the Channel 1 SOLO button again.
Repeat steps 1-3 for any other channels that will be used. For channels 5/6 and 7/8, start with the +4/-10 button out. If the signal is too low to register on the VU meters, press the button in to boost the gain.

Setting the channel gain for the 1204USB

Raise Channel 1’s fader to 0. Sing, speak or play at a normal level through the microphone or instrument connected to Channel 1.
While singing or playing, turn Channel 1’s GAIN control until the Channel 1 CLIP LED flashes occasionally, but not constantly.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for devices connected to Channels 2-4.
For devices connected to Channels 5/6 and 7/8, start with the +4/-10 button pushed in.
If the Channel CLIP LED lights up, push the +4/-10 button again to reduce the input signal.

X1204USB Multi-FX Processor

Turn the AUX 2 knob up half way on each channel to which you would like to add an effect.
Turn the AUX SEND 2 and AUX RETURN 2 knobs up half way to start. You may adjust them later.
Turn the AUX SEND 2 and AUX RETURN 2 knobs up half way to start. You may adjust them later.
Adjust the effect’s first parameter:
• After you have selected a preset (step 3), press the PROGRAM knob to enter Edit Mode. The right LED inside the display will start blinking.
Adjust the effect’s second parameter:
• If the effect’s second parameter is an on/off or toggled value, press the TAP button to select between settings. 2 LEDs inside the display will start blinking.
Readjust each channel’s AUX 2 knob to make sure the right amount of effect is added.

Multi-FX Processor Preset Chart

No.

TAP LED

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Reverb

01

| HALL| Reverb time| 01 (approx. 1.0 sec.)| 10 (approx. 8.0 sec.)| 03| Brilliance| oF| on| on| off/on lighting
02| ROOM| Reverb time| 01 (approx. 0.5 sec.)| 10 (approx. 4.0 sec.)| 04| Brilliance| oF| on| oF|

off/on lighting

03

| PLATE| Reverb time| 01 (approx. 0.5 sec.)| 10 (approx. 5.0 sec.)| 03| Brilliance| oF| on| on| off/on lighting
04| GATED| Reverb time| 01 (approx. 0.1 sec.)| 10 (approx. 1.0 sec.)| 02| Brilliance| oF| on| oF|

off/on lighting

05

| REVERSE| Reverb time| 01 (approx. 0.1 sec.)| 10 (approx. 1.0 sec.)| 05| Brilliance| oF| on| oF|

off/on lighting

Ambience / Delay

06

| EARLY REFLECTIONS| Room size| 01 (small)| 10 (extra large)| 05| Brilliance| oF| on| oF| off/on lighting
07| AMBIENCE| Area size| 01 (small)| 10 (extra large)| 05| Brilliance| oF| on| on|

off/on lighting

08

| DELAY| No. of repetitions| 01 (min. feedback)| 20 (max. feedback)| 04| Time Interval (BPM)| 07 (72 BPM)| 60 (600 BPM)| 12 (120 BPM)| blinks BPM Tempo
09| ECHO| No. of repetitions| 01 (min. feedback)| 40 (max. feedback)| 20| Time Interval (BPM)| 07 (72 BPM)| 60 (600 BPM)| 10 (100 BPM)|

blinks BPM Tempo

Modulation

10

| CHORUS| Intensity (Depth)| 01

(1%)

| 99 (99%)| 30| Tempo (LFO-Speed)| 02 (24 BPM)| 48 (480 BPM)| 06

(60 BPM)

| blinks mod speed
11| FLANGER| Intensity (Depth)| 01

(1%)

| 99 (99%)| 40| Tempo (LFO-Speed)| 02 (24 BPM)| 48 (480 BPM)| 09 (90 BPM)|

blinks mod speed

12

| PHASER| Intensity (Depth)| 01 (1%)| 99 (99%)| 60| Tempo (LFO Speed)| 02 (24 BPM)| 48 (480 BPM)| 03 (30 BPM)|

blinks mod speed

Detune / Pitch

13

off/on lighting

Combination FX

15

off/on lighting

Specifications

X1204USB 1204USB

Mono Inputs

Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)

Type| XLR connector, electronically balanced,
discrete input circuit
Mic E.I.N.1 (20 Hz – 20 kHz)
@ 0 Ω source resistance| -134 dB 135.7 dB A-weighted
@ 50 Ω source resistance| -131 dB 133.3 dB A-weighted
@ 150 Ω source resistance| -129 dB 130.5 dB A-weighted
Frequency response (-1 dB)| <10 Hz – 150 kHz (-1 dB)
Frequency response (-3 dB)| <10 Hz – 200 kHz (-3 dB)
Gain range| +10 dB to +60 dB
Max. input level| +12 dBu @ +10 dB GAIN
Impedance| 2.6 k Ohms balanced
Signal-to-noise ratio| 110 dB A-weighted (0 dBu In @ +22 dB GAIN)
Distortion (THD + N)| 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted

Line Input

Type	¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced
Impedance	20 k Ohms balanced, 10 k Ohms unbalanced
Gain range	-10 dB to +40 dB
Max. input level	30 dBu

Frequency Response (Mic In – Main Out)

<10 Hz – 90 kHz	+0 dB / -1 dB
<10 Hz – 160 kHz	+0 dB / -3 dB

Stereo Inputs

Type	2 x ¼” TRS jack, balanced
Impedance	20 k Ohms balanced, 10 k Ohms unbalanced
Gain range	-20 dB to +20 dB
Max. input level	+22 dBu

CD/Tape In

Type	RCA connector
Impedance	10 k Ohms
Max. input level	+22 dBu

Equalizer

LOW	80 Hz / ±15 dB
MID	2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
HIGH	12 kHz / ±15 dB

AUX Sends

Type	¼” mono jack, unbalanced
Impedance	120 Ohms
Max. output level	+22 dBu

AUX Returns

Type	¼” TRS connector, balanced
Impedance	20 k Ohms balanced, 10 k Ohms unbalanced
Max. input level	+22 dBu

Main Outputs

Type	XLR, electronically balanced
Impedance	240 Ohms balanced, 120 Ohms balanced
Max. output level	+28 dBu

Control Room Output

Type	¼” TS connector, unbalanced
Impedance	120 Ohms
Max. output level	+22 dBu

Phones Output

Type	¼” TRS jack, unbalanced
Max. output level	+19 dBu / 150 Ohms (+25 dBm)

CD/Tape Out

Type	RCA connector
Impedance	1 k Ohms
Max. output level	+22 dBu

DSP (X1204USB Only)

Converter

| 24-bit Delta-Sigma 64/128-times oversampling| —
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Sampling Rate| 40 kHz|

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Main Mix System Data (Noise)

Main mix @ -∞, channel fader @ -∞	-105 dB / -108 dB A weighted
Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ -∞	-95 dB / -97 dB A weighted
Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ 0 dB	-82.5 dB / -85 dB A weighted

Power Supply

Mains voltage	100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	40 W
Fuse (100 – 230 V~, 50/60 Hz)	T 1.6 A H 250 V
Mains connector	Standard IEC receptacle

USB

Connecter	Type B
Converter	16-bit
Sample Rate	48 kHz

Physical/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.8 x 10.6 x 12.9″ / 97 x 270 x 328 mm
Weight	8.4 lbs / 3.8 kgs

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Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

XENYX X1204USB/1204USB

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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