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1.3 Before you get started
1.3.1 Shipment
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.
◊If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
1.3.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid
◊Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cables, or render them inoperative.
◊Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit.
1.3.3 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
XENYX 1204/1204FX User Manual
2.Control Elements and Connectors
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.
2.1 Mono channels
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
MIC
Each mono input channel offers a 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
◊Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent
LINE IN
Each mono input also features 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!
LOW CUT
The mono channels of the mixing consoles have a
GAIN
Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of
the inputs.
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2.1.2 Equalizer
All mono input channels include a
The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the
Fig. 2.2: The equalizer of the input channels
The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their
2.1.3 Aux sends
Fig. 2.3: The AUX SEND controls in the channel strips
Aux sends take signals via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a
For situations which require effects processing, the aux sends are usually switched
Both aux sends are mono, are sourced after the equalizer and offer up to +15 dB gain.
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◊If you press the MUTE/ALT
AUX 1 (MON)
In the 1204FX, aux send 1 can be switched
PRE
When the PRE switch is pressed, aux send 1 is sourced pre-fader.
AUX 2 (FX)
The aux send labeled FX is for sending to effects devices and is thus set up to be
In the 1204FX, the FX send is routed directly to the built-in effects processor.
◊If you wish to use the internal effects processor, the STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors should not be in use.
◊1204FX: you can also connect an external effects processor to aux send 2, however the internal effects module will be muted.
2.1.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader
Fig. 2.4: Panorama and routing controls
PAN
The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image. This control features a
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