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XENYX 1222FX
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you
have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible
versatility and audio performance.
The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development
of mixing console technology. With the new XENYX microphone
preamps including phantom power as an option, balanced line
inputs and a powerful effects section, the mixing consoles in the
XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio
applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX
console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With
the addition of the latest digital technology these best-in-class
consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital
technology.
FOREWORD TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 4
1.1 General mixing console functions .................................. 5
1.2 The users manual .......................................................... 5
1.3 Before you get started ................................................... 6
1.3.1 Shipment ............................................................... 6
1.3.2 Initial operation ...................................................... 6
1.3.3 Online registration ................................................ 6
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS .............. 6
2.1 Mono channels ............................................................... 6
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs .................................. 6
2.1.2 Equalizer ............................................................... 7
2.1.3 Aux sends (MON and FX) .................................... 7
2.1.4 Pan, mute switch and channel fader .................. 7
2.2 Stereo channels ............................................................. 8
2.2.1 Channel inputs ...................................................... 8
2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels ................................... 8
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels ................................ 8
2.2.4 Balance, mute switch and channel fader ........... 8
2.3 Connector panel and main section ................................. 8
2.3.1 Monitor send and FX send channels ................... 8
2.3.2 Monitor send and FX send connector ................. 9
2.3.3 Aux return connectors ........................................ 9
2.3.4 CD/tape return channel, voice canceller and
connection socket ................................................ 9
2.3.5 Main mix, main out connectors
and headphone connector ................................ 10
2.3.6 Level meter and level setting ............................. 11
2.4 Graphic 7-band equalizer ............................................ 11
2.5 Rear view of 1222FX ................................................... 11
3. DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR AND XPQ
SURROUND FUNCTION .......................................... 12
3.1 Digital effects processor .............................................. 12
3.2 XPQ surround function ................................................. 12
4. INSTALLATION ......................................................... 12
4.1 Rack mounting .............................................................. 12
4.2 Cable connections ........................................................ 13
4.2.1 Audio connections ............................................. 13
5. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 14
6. WARRANTY .............................................................. 15
Dear Customer,
Im sure youre one of
those people who have
devoted themselves
body and soul to your
chosen area and no
doubt this has made you
an expert in your field.
Well, for over 30
years, my passion has
been music and
electronics. This not only
led me to establish
BEHRINGER, but also
enabled me to share my
enthusiasm with our
employees. During all the
years Ive been involved
with studio technology
and end users, I have
developed a feel for the things that really count, such as sound
quality, reliability and ease of use. What is more, I have always
had the desire to test the boundaries of what is technically
feasible.
It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work
on a new series of mixing consoles. Since our EURORACKs had
already set new standards world-wide, I knew the development
objectives behind the next generation of mixing consoles had to
be especially ambitious.
Thus, the concept and design of the new XENYX mixing
consoles bear my signature. The design work, the entire circuit
diagram and PCB development, and even the mechanical concepts
are my own work. I carefully selected each individual component
with the aim of pushing the mixing consoles combining analog
and digital technologies to their limits.
My vision was to enable you, the user, to give free rein to your
true potential and creativity. The result is mixing consoles that
combine incredible performance with intuitive operability. They
cannot fail to impress with their extremely flexible routing
possibilities plus a fantastic wealth of functions. Innovative
technologies, such as the completely new XENYX Mic Preamps
and the British EQs, guarantee optimum sound quality. And
extraordinarily high-quality components provide unrivalled
reliability, even under extreme loads.
Thanks to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX
mixing console youll soon come to appreciate that I, both
personally and in my capacity as musician and sound engineer,
put you, the end user, first and that these products were only
possible because of the passion and the attention to detail that
went into them.
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by
purchasing the XENYX mixing console. I should also like to thank
all those who, with their personal commitment and passion, have
helped me create this impressive series of mixing consoles.
Kindest regards,
Uli Behringer