behringer Preamps and British User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Behringer
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Behringer Preamps and British
Thank you
Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 you have acquired a
mixing console whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio
performance.
The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console
technology. With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom power as
an option, balanced line inputs and a powerful effects section, the mixing
consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio
applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX console produces
a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With the addition of the latest
digital technology these best-in-class consoles combine the advantages of both
analog and digital technology.
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- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Introduction
The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and boast the following features:
- 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom
- A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances
- The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction
- They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply
- They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your 24- bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby maintaining optimal audio quality
“British EQ”
The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry
of top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world
for their incredibly warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain
settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties.
Caution! We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully counter- clockwise before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to set appropriate volume levels.
Important notes concerning installation: The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections.
General mixing console functions
A mixing console fulfils three main functions:
- S ignal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment, mixing of effects, frequency equalization
- Signal distribution: Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix, distribution to one or several recording tracks, power amp(s), control room and 2-track outputs
- Mix: Setting the volume level, frequency distribution and positioning of the individual signals in the stereo field, level control of the total mix to match the recording devices/crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer functions can be included in this main function
The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.
The user’s manual
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their function. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter show the controls described in each respective chapter.
The block diagram supplied with the mixing console gives you an overview of the connections between the inputs and outputs, as well as the associated switches and controls.
Control Elements and Connectors
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.
Mono channels
Microphone and line inputs
MIC
Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR
connector and also features switchable +48 V phantom power supply for
condenser microphones. The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free
gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.
Note: Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom
power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to your loudspeakers.
Please also note the instructions in chapter 2.3.5
“Phantom power and LED displays”.
LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼” connector.
Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be connected to these inputs.
NOTE: Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use both simultaneously!
GAIN
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.
Equalizer
All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer, except for the 502, which
is equipped with a 2-band EQ. All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB.
In the central position, the equalizer is inactive.
The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the best-
known top-of-the-line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted
side effects. The result are extremely musical equalizers which, unlike simple
equalizers, cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth
limitation, even with extreme gain settings of ±15 dB.
EQ
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.
The mid band (1202/1002/802) is configured as a peak filter with a center
frequency of 2.5 kHz.
LOW CUT
In addition, the mono channels (1202 and 1002) are equipped with a steep LOW
CUT filter (slope at 18 dB/oct., -3 dB at 75 Hz) designed to eliminate
unwanted low-frequency signal components.
FX sends, panorama and level adjustment
FX (1202/1002/802 only)
FX sends (or AUX sends) enable you to feed signals via a variable control from
one or more channels and sum these signals to a bus. The bus appears at the
console’s FX send output and can be fed from there to an external effects
device. The return from the effects unit is then brought back into the console
on the aux return connectors (802) or normal channel inputs. Each FX send is
mono and features up to +15 dB gain.
As the name suggests, the FX sends of the XENYX 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.
PAN
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.
LEVEL
The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix.
CLIP
The CLIP LED’s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven
too high, which could cause distortion. If this happens, use the GAIN control
to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light anymore.
Stereo channels
Stereo line inputs
LINE IN
Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on ¼” jacks for left
and right channels. If only the jack marked “L” (left) is used, the channel
operates in mono. The stereo channels are designed to handle typical line
level signals.
Both inputs will also accept unbalanced jacks.
Equalizer stereo channels (802)
The XENYX 802 features a stereo 3-band EQ in each stereo channel. The filter
characteristics and cut-off frequencies are the same as those in the
mono channels.
A stereo EQ is highly preferable to two mono equalizers. When working on a
stereo signal, as two separate EQ’s will usually produce an unwanted
discrepancy between the left and right channels.
FX sends, balance and level adjustment
FX
The FX sends of the stereo channels function similar to those of the mono
channels. However, since the FX send buses are both mono, a mono sum is first
taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus. The 502 is not
equipped with FXsends.
BAL
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.
LEVEL
The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main
mix.
+4/-10
The stereo inputs of the XENYX 1202 and 1002 have an input sensitivity switch
which selects between +4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10 dBV (home-recording level),
the input is more sensitive (requires less level to drive it) than at +4 dBu
(studio level).
Connector panel and main section
Send/return effects path
AUX RETURN
802 only: the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors are used to bring the output
of the external effects device (whose input is derived from the aux sends)
back into the console. You can instead use these connectors as additional
inputs, but any effects device will then have to be brought back into the
console via a normal stereo channel. This does, however, give you the ability
to use the channel EQ on the effects return signal if you wish.
When using a stereo channel as effects return path, the FX control of the relevant channel should generally be turned fully down to avoid undesirable feedback.
If only the left connector is used, the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono. Use the AUX RETURN control to determine how much of the effects signal is sent to the main mix.
FX SEND
The FX SEND output (does not apply for 502) should be connected to the input
of an external effects unit. The post-fader FX signal you created using the
input channel FX controls is sent to the effects unit via the FX SEND ouput.
Use the FX SEND control of the main section to adjust the overall send level
(1002 and 1202 only).
Monitor and main mix
PHONES/CONTROL ROOM
The stereo PHONES jack (at the top of the connector panel) is where you connect headphones. The unbalanced CTRL ROOM OUT jacks carry the summed effects and main mix signals, as well as soloed channel signals. The PHONES/CONTROL ROOM control adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs. The 502 is not equipped with control room outputs.
MAIN MIX
The MAIN OUT connectors are unbalanced mono jacks. The main mix signal appears
here at a level of 0 dBu. The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these
outputs. The XENYX 802 and 502 mixing consoles feature a rotary control for
this purpose.
2-Track connectors
The 2-TRACK INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source (e.g. CD
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.
Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi-fi amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up here, allowing you to easily listen to additional sources.
2-TRACK OUTPUT
These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main
mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the 2-TRACK OUTPUT to the inputs of your
recording device. The output level is adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX
fader or rotary control (802).
2-TR TO MIX
When the 2-TR 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.
2-TR TO CTRL ROOM (502: 2-TR TO PHONES)
Press the 2-TR TO CTRL ROOM/PHONES 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.
If you are recording a signal via the 2-TRACK OUTPUT and wish to listen to this simultaneously via the 2-TRACK INPUT, do not use the 2-TR 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 2-TRACK OUTPUT. To monitor the 2-TRACK INPUT, use the 2-TR 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 2-TRACK OUTPUT.
FX TO CTRL
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.
Phantom power and LED displays
+48 V
The red +48 V LED lights up when phantom power is on. The PHANTOM switch
activates the phantom power supply on the XLR connectors of all mono channels.
Please do not connect microphones to the mixer (or the stagebox/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 monitor/PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute in order to allow system stabilization.
POWER
The blue POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on.
Level indicator
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 0 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.
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.
Installation
Mains connection
AC POWER IN
Connect the power supply to the 3-pin mains connector on the rear of the console. Use the AC adapter supplied to connect the console to the mains. The adapter complies with all applicable safety standards.
- Please use only the power supply unit provided with the console.
- Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit while the latter is connected to the mains! First connect the console to the power supply unit, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.
- Please note that both the power supply unit and the mixing console heat up considerably during operation. This is completely normal.
Audio connections
You will need a large number of cables for 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
inputs/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).
Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (PIN 1 and 3 connected) on the MIC input connectors when using the phantom power supply.
Specifications
Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic preamp)
Type XLR connector, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit
Frequency Response
<10 Hz – 150 kHz -1 dB
<10 Hz – 200 kHz -3 dB
Gain range +10 dB to +60 dB
Max. input level +12 dBu @ +10 dB GAIN
Impedance approx. 2.6 kΩ balanced
Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted
Line Input
Type ¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 20 kΩ balanced, approx. 10 kΩ
unbalanced
Gain range -10 dB to +40 dB
Max. input level +22 dBu @ 0 dB GAIN
Fade-Out Attenuation2 (Crosstalk Attenuation)
**** Main fader closed 90 dB
Channel muted 89.5 dB
Channel fader muted 89 dB
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 ¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced
Impedance approx. 20 kΩ
Max. input level +22 dBu
EQ Mono Channels
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
MID 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
EQ Stereo Channels
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
MID 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
Aux Sends
Type ¼” TS jack, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 120 Ω
Max. output level +22 dBu
- Equivalent Input Noise
- Measuring conditions: 1 kHz rel. to 0 dBu; 20 Hz – 20 kHz; line input; main output; unity gain.
- 20 Hz – 20 kHz; measured at main output. Channels 1 – 4 unity gain; EQ flat; all channels on main mix; channels 1/3 as far left as possible; channels 2/4 as far right as possible; reference = +6 dBu.
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