Behringer MX9000 user manual Subgroup and Direct Outputs, Subgroups

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Fig. 4.1: Post EQ channel insert

+In this arrangement you might find that compression tends to soften the perceived amount of EQ applied. The solution? Apply more EQ. This creates a real “pressure” sound, great for high energy music such as dance. (For a more subtle approach, use the desk insert points word for word.)

+Using a group insert to effect post EQ processing precludes the use of POSTPROCESSING AUX SENDS without some serious re-patching.

5. SUBGROUP AND DIRECT OUTPUTS

5.1 Subgroups

The principal routes to the multitrack are via the SUBGROUP OUTPUTS. There are four stereo (or eight mono) subgroups, numbered 1 to 8. All main channels can access all of them, as can the STEREO AUX RETURNS 1 and 2. (For this reason it is usually wise to bring your best two FX processors back on these returns (or A-channels, for that matter), so that they can easily be sent to tape. (See also section 6.1 “Aux masters”.)

Why are there 16 subgroup output jacks on the EURODESK when there are only 8 subgroups? Well, each subgroup output is duplicated, so that the EURODESK can interface with up to 16 tracks via the group outputs without having to re-patch.

As well as always functioning as subgroups for track laying via the SUBGROUP OUTPUTS, groups can be routed directly into the main mix bus for submixing. Main mix routing is handled by switches S37 and S38. S37 routes an odd numbered group to the left bus, while S38 sends an even numbered subgroup to the right bus. That’s fine for stereo submixes. If instead you want a pair of mono submixes, press also the MONO buttons (S35 and S36). Now these subgroups feed into the center of the main mix stereo image, i.e. equally to L and R. You could have the first subgroup feeding into the left hand side, while the second one appeared in mono, but I can’t think of many real situations when you’d want to do this.

Subgroup SOLO (S33 + S34) follows the mix assignment. E.g.: if the main mix is selected, then that stereo subgroup will be monitored in stereo. If mono is also selected, monitoring is in mono.

+Try inserting compression / de-essing / an exciter / a gate across grouped signals (e.g. backing vocals, drums, layered synths).

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Contents EURODESKMX9000 Safety Instructions Foreword Table of Content Track Recording with 2 Samplers Manual Eurodesk OverviewPSU Power Supply Unit MeteringChannel strip Input switchingINPUT/OUTPUT Channel Input gain setting Channel input switching architectureMain equalizer Aux sendsRouting and muting Aux sendsChannel RoutingInserts B-channelSubgroup and Direct Outputs SubgroupsStereo subgroup channel schematic Aux masters Master PanelDirect outputs Aux sendsAux returns Stereo aux returns Solo MIX-B masterAux returns 1 Monitoring MonitoringHeadphones PhonesTalkback 1 PFLExpander port bus inputs ConnectionsRear panel Auxiliary sends Auxiliary returnsTrack/external inputs Subgroup insertsTrack in/out Main insertsMeter/analyzer out Stereo outputsPhones 1/2 Master balanced outputsPlug soldering guide Page Page Patchfield PatchfieldNormalized bay Example of patchbay configurations Looming problems BayEqualization Gain Optimization Impedances and Tuning Unbalanced LinesA balanced microphone line START-UP Channel setting up procedureDesk/tape setting up procedures 13.2.3Recording levels Track Midi SUITE/DANCE Production StudioMultitrack initialization 13.2.4Auditioning a mixAlternatively Auxless headphones mixSends Slightly more complicated auxless headphones mix ReturnsMixdown Track Recording with 2 SamplersLining up record/sample inputs RecordingHeadphones Professional 24-TRACK StudioVery tricky headphones Tab .1 Channel assignmentWet monitoring Live P.A. with 2-TRACK Recording FOHLive Concert with 24-TRACK Recording Tab .2 Front/rear/stage monitors routing Connections Expanding the Eurodesk MX9000Timecode AlignmentHowever BouncingSequencing Live INPUT/OUTPUT Configuration ModificationsLED meters pre fader Aux sends post EQMIX-B source post fader Specifications General Power supplyDimensions/weight Warranty § 1 Warranty CARD/ONLINE RegistrationPage
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