Monitor, Tape Input, Tape Output, Main MIX

EURORACK UB1622FX-PRO/UB1832FX-PRO/UB2222FX-PRO/UB2442FX-PRO

Fig. 2.13: The FX/AUX 2 return fader of the UB1832FX-PRO

MONITOR

The MONITOR switch routes the signals appearing at the AUX RETURN 2 jacks to the monitor path, along with the monitor signals from the channels.

If you wish to route the effect signal to the monitor mix, you can also switch aux 1 to pre-fader, drive the effect device from the aux 1 output and return the effect signal via AUX RETURN 2 to the monitor signal.

2.3.7 Surround function (UB1832FX-PRO only)

Fig. 2.14: Control elements of the surround function

The surround function can be enabled/disabled with the EFFECT TO MAIN switch. This is a built-in effect that widens the stereo width, thus making the sound more lively and transparent. Use the SURROUND EFFECT control to determine the intensity of this effect.

2.3.8 Tape input/tape output

Fig. 2.15: 2-track connectors and lamp socket

TAPE INPUT

The TAPE INPUT jacks (RCA) are designed to accept a 2-track recorder (e.g. DAT recorder), or they can be used as stereo line input. The output signal of a second EURORACK or the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be connected here. If you connect the output of a hi-fi amplifier (with a source selection switch) to the TAPE INPUT, you can easily listen to additional sources (e.g. cassette recorder, CD player, etc.).

TAPE OUTPUT

These connectors are wired in parallel to the MAIN OUT and carry the main mix signal (unbalanced). Connect this to the inputs of your recording device. The final output level can be adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader.

+If you connect a compressor or a noise gate post 2-track output, the main mix fader will probably not be able to create a satisfactory fade-out effect.

2.3.9 Lamp socket (UB2442FX-PRO only)

Use this BNC socket to connect a gooseneck lamp (12 V DC, max. 0.5 A).

2.3.10 Level meter and monitoring

Fig. 2.16: Control room and phones sections of the

UB2442FX-PRO

TAPE

The TAPE switch routes the signal from the TAPE IN jacks to the level meter, the CONTROL ROOM OUT outputs and the PHONES jack—this is a simple way to check recorded signals via monitor speakers or headphones.

SUBS 1-2 or SUB

The SUBS 1-2switch routes subgroup 1-2 to the level meter, CONTROL ROOM OUT and phones.

SUBS 3-4

The SUBS 3-4switch performs a similar function for subgroup 3-4 (UB2442FX-PRO only).

MAIN MIX

The MAIN MIX switch sends the main mix to the CONTROL ROOM OUT and the PHONES output as well as to the level meter.

CTRL R & PHONES

Use this control to adjust the control room output level and the headphones volume.

TAPE TO MAIN

When the TAPE TO MAIN switch is depressed, the 2-track input is routed to the main mix and thus serves as an additional input for tape machines. You can also connect MIDI instruments or other signals here that do not require any further processing. At the same time, this switch disables the main mix to tape output link.

POWER

The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched on.

+48 V

The red “+48 V” LED lights up when phantom power is switched on. Phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones.

+While phantom power is switched on, do not connect or disconnect microphones on the mixer (or the stagebox/wallbox). Connect any micro- phones before switching on phantom power. Additionally, monitor/PA speakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute before adjusting the input gain so that the system has time to stabilize.

LEVEL METER

The high-precision level meters always give you an accurate display of signal level.

10	2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS