6XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual
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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
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The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their
of 2.5 kHz.
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
2.1.3 Aux sends
Aux sends take signals via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a
2.1.1 Microphone and 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
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
console via the aux return connectors.
For situations which require effects processing,
the aux sends are usually switched
the effects volume in a channel corresponds to the position of the channel fader. If this were not the case, the effects signal of the channel would remain audible even when the fader is turned to zero. When setting up a monitor mix, the aux sends are generally switched to
Both aux sends are mono, are sourced after the equalizer and offer up to +15 dB gain.
◊If you press the MUTE/ALT
provided that it is switched
AUX 1 (MON)
In the 1204FX, aux send 1 can be switched
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.
suitable for setting up monitor mixes. In the 1204, the first aux send is labeled MON and is permanently switched
PRE
When the PRE switch is pressed, aux send 1 is sourced
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
◊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.