(En) Step 2: Controls - Behringer XENYX 1202 Guia De Inicio Rapido

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XENYX 1202/1002/802/502
XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 Controls

(EN) Step 2: Controls

This chapter describes the various control elements
of your mixing console. All controls, switches and
connectors will be discussed in detail.
MIC – Each mono input channel offers a
(1)
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.
LINE IN – Each mono input also features
(2)
a balanced line input on a ¼" connector.
Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be
connected to these inputs. 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
(3)
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
(4)
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.
LOW CUT – In addition, the mono channels
(5)
(1002 and 1202) 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 (802/1002/1202 only) – FX sends
(6)
(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.
PAN – The PAN control determines the position
(7)
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
(8)
of the channel signal in the main mix.
CLIP – The CLIP LED's of the mono channels
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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.
LINE IN – Each stereo channel has two balanced
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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.
FX – The FX sends of the stereo channels
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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
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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.
+4/-10 – The stereo inputs of the XENYX 1002
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and 1202 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).
STEREO AUX RETURN – 802 only: the STEREO
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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. 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
(15)
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).
PHONES/CONTROL ROOM – The stereo PHONES
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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
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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 – The 2-TRACK are used to bring an
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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.
2-TRACK OUTPUT – These connectors are wired
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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 (802/502).
2-TR TO MIX – When the 2-TR TO MIX switch is
(20)
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 – Press the 2-TR TO CTRL
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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.
FX TO CTRL ROOM – If you want to monitor only
(22)
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.
+48 V – The red +48 V LED lights up when
(23)
phantom power is on. The PHANTOM switch
activates the phantom power supply on the XLR
connectors of all mono channels.
POWER – The POWER LED indicates that the
(24)
console is powered on.
LEVEL INDICATOR – The high-precision
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4-segment display accurately displays the relevant
signal level.
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Quick Start Guide