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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 1002 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).

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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 SENDouput. Use the FX SEND control of the main section to adjust the overall send level (1002 and 1202 only).

2.3.2 Monitor and main mix

Fig. 2.9: Monitor/main mix connectors

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2.3.3 CD/Tape connectors

CD/TAPE INPUT

The CD/TAPE 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.

Fig. 2.11: CD/Tape input/output

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.

CD/TAPE OUTPUT
These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT

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signal to the monitor(s) or headphones.This will avoid the tape signal being routed to the CD/TAPE OUTPUT.

FX TO CTRL ROOM

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.

2.3.5 Phantom power and LED displays

Fig. 2.13: Phantom power and control LEDs

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2.3 Connector panel and main section

2.3.1 Send/return effects path

Fig. 2.7: FX send/return connectors
Fig. 2.8: FX send/return controls
STEREO 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.

Fig. 2.10: Monitor control and main mix fader
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.

and carry the main mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the CD/TAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device. The output level is adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader or rotary control (802).

2.3.4 Signal assignment

Fig. 2.12: Assignment switches of the main section
CD/TAPE TO MIX

When the TAPE 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.

CD/TAPE TO CTRL ROOM (502: CD/TAPE TO PHONES)

Press the CD/TAPE 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 CD/TAPE OUTPUT and wish to listen to this simultaneously via the CD/ TAPE INPUT, do not use the CD/TAPETO MIX switch. Doing this would create a feedback loop, since the signal would be routed, via the main mix, back to tape via the CD/TAPE OUTPUT.To monitor the CD/TAPE INPUT, use the CD/TAPETO CTRL ROOM switch to assign the tape

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.