Behringer MX9000 user manual Manual, Eurodesk Overview

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1. THE MANUAL

1.1 Nomenclature

Most specialist subjects are not really all that difficult provided you understand the language used, and the vocabulary of mixing is pretty straight-forward. Nevertheless it is as well to be clear about what certain terms mean. A “slot” in a recorder will always be referred to as a TRACK, while that in a mixer will invariably be a CHANNEL. A GROUP will always refer to a submix of channels, never a collection of musicians. Similarly the term BAND will be mentioned only in conjunction with FREQUENCY. We will attempt to be as unambiguous as possible with terms, since much confusion can arise from sloppy definitions.

Some terms can have a plurality of meanings. TRACK, in mixing parlance, refers to a tape recorder. In electronic circuits, components on a PCB (printed circuit board) are linked by flat conductors called TRACKS. Hopefully, where terms have different meanings the contexts will be sufficiently diverse so as to avoid any possible confusion.

1.2 An un-holstic approach

It is virtually impossible to fully explain one aspect of a mixing console (e.g. CHANNEL ROUTING) without also making it clear what those routes are, where they go, are they migratory, etc. That’s why we have compartmentalised the EURODESK manual into sections, making it easy to find problem solving information and advice. You might find that several cross-sectional references have been made, where areas of interest overlap. E.g.: Channel EQ is specified and described in the “Main equalizer” section 3.4, while EQUALIZATION has it’s own section, reflecting it’s importance and weight as a subject in it’s own right.

If we keep repeating ourselves concerning the use of B-channels and the MIX-B bus, it’s because a proper understanding of this area of the board will greatly expand your mixing repertoire.

1.3 Key

All DESK functions will be numbered consistently throughout the manual, whether they be in the text or in an illustration. In addition the following prefixes will be used to denote the various types of function control in any illustrations/text respectively:

Prefix

Meaning

S

Switch

L

LED

P

Potentiometer

F

Fader

Tab. 1.1: Meaning of the used prefixes

After every prefix you will find the FUNCTION NUMBER. Numbering starts at the top of a CHANNEL, works its way through a stereo GROUP, and finally through the MASTER SECTION. The phantom power and tape operating level switches are not included in the numbering system.

2. EURODESK OVERVIEW

2.1 Architecture

The EURODESK MX9000 is a hybrid SPLIT/INLINE console. Input channels cover most of the surface from the left, while the outputs to tape are to the right. Tape monitor returns, however, are housed within the channel strips, not next to the tape outputs, as would be the case in a conventional “split” design. This architecture

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Contents EURODESKMX9000 Safety Instructions Foreword Table of Content Track Recording with 2 Samplers Manual Eurodesk OverviewPSU Power Supply Unit MeteringInput switching INPUT/OUTPUT ChannelChannel strip 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 MIX-B master Aux returns 1Solo Monitoring MonitoringHeadphones PhonesTalkback 1 PFLConnections Rear panelExpander port bus inputs 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 Normalized bayPatchfield Example of patchbay configurations Looming problems BayEqualization Gain Optimization Impedances and Tuning Unbalanced LinesA balanced microphone line Channel setting up procedure Desk/tape setting up proceduresSTART-UP 13.2.3Recording levels Track Midi SUITE/DANCE Production StudioMultitrack initialization 13.2.4Auditioning a mixAuxless headphones mix SendsAlternatively 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 AlignmentBouncing Sequencing LiveHowever INPUT/OUTPUT Configuration ModificationsAux sends post EQ MIX-B source post faderLED meters pre fader Specifications Power supply Dimensions/weightGeneral Warranty § 1 Warranty CARD/ONLINE RegistrationPage
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