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5.2 Subgroup outputs

5.4 Direct outputs (2442FX only)

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PROCESSOR

24-BIT MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Here you can find a list of all presets stored in the multi- effects processor. This built-in effects module produces high-grade standard effects such as reverb, chorus, flanger, delay and various combination effects. Use the Aux Send FX on the channels and the Aux Send FX master control to determine the input signal of the effects processor.

The LED level meter on the effects module should display a sufficiently high level. Take care to ensure that the clip LED only lights up at peak levels. If it is lit constantly, you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion.

PROGRAM

You can select the effect preset by turning the PROGRAM control. The display flashes with the number of the current preset. To recall the selected preset, press on the button; the flashing stops. You can also recall the selected preset with the foot switch.

Fig. 5.2: Subgroup outputs

SUB OUTPUTS
The subgroup outputs are unbalanced and provide the mix

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Fig. 5.4: Direct outputs

DIRECT OUTPUTS

The direct outputs of the 2442FX (1 each per mono input channel) are ideal for recording if several tracks are to be recorded simultaneously. These unbalanced phone jacks are post-EQ, post-mute and post-fader.

5. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

5.1Main mix outputs, insert points and control room outputs

of those channels assigned to each subgroup with the SUB switch (2442FX: switches 1-2 or 3-4) next to the channel faders. Thus, you can, for example, route a subgroup to a second console or use the output as a recording output in parallel to the main outputs. In this way, you can record several tracks simultaneously. With an 8-track recorder, use Y cables and wire the inputs of your machine so that you have 2 x 4 tracks available (e.g. channel 1 to track 1 and 2, etc.). In the first pass, you can record the tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, in the second

5.5Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse

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Fig. 4.1: Digital effects module

The built-in stereo effects processor has the advantage that it does not need to be wired up. This excludes the danger of humming or level mismatch right from the start and thus considerably facilitates use.

These effect presets are classical“mixing effects”. If you move the STEREO AUX RETURN FX control, you mix the channel signal (dry) and the effect signal. You can control the balance between the two signals with the channel fader and the STEREO AUX RETURN FX control.

FX OUT

Mixing consoles 2222FX and 2442FX have a separate output for the effects device, which is unbalanced and stereo (tip

=left signal; ring = right signal; sleeve = ground/shielding). Thus, you can record, for example, a vocal track enhanced with reverb in parallel to a“dry”vocal track; when doing the mix-down later on, you can freely determine the amount of reverb added.

◊The 2442FX has the effect output on the rear, 2222FX has it located next to the aux sends on the front panel.

FX FOOTSW.

Connect a standard foot switch to the foot switch jack and use this to switch the effects processor on and off. A light at the bottom of the display indicates wheater the effects processor has been muted by the foot switch.

◊In Chapter 6.2 you will find an illustration showing how to connect your foot switch correctly.

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Fig. 5.1: Main Mix outputs, main mix insert points and control room outputs

MAIN OUTPUTS

The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR jacks with a nominal level of +4 dBu. In parallel with this, ¼" phone jacks carry the main mix signal in a balanced format (1622FX: here, the phone jack outputs are unbalanced and located on the front panel).

CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS (CTRL OUT)

The control room output is normally connected to the monitoring system in the control room and carries the stereo mix or, when selected, the solo signals.

MAIN INS(ERTS) (2442FX only)

These are the insert points for the main mix. In the signal path, they are post-main mix amp, but pre-main fader(s). Use them to insert, for example, a dynamics processor or graphic equalizer. Please also note the information on insert points in chapter 5.3.

the tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8.

The XENYX 2442FX already has subgroup outputs wired in parallel (1-5, 2-6, etc.).

5.3 Inserts

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Fig. 5.3: Insert points

◊On the 2442FX the channel insert points are located on the control panel between the line input and the GAIN control.

Insert points are very useful to process channel signals with dynamic processors or equalizers. Unlike reverb or other effects devices, whose signals are usually added to the dry signal, dynamic processors are most effective on the complete signal. In this case, aux send paths are a less-than-perfect solution. It is better to interrupt the signal path and insert a dynamic processor and/or equalizer. After processing, the signal is routed back to the console at precisely the same point it left. However, the channel signal path is interrupted only if a plug is inserted into the corresponding jack (stereo phone plug: tip = signal output; ring = return input). All mono input channels are equipped with inserts. They are pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. Inserts can also be used as pre-EQ direct outputs, without interrupting the signal path. To this end, you will need a cable fitted with mono phone plugs on the tape machine or effect device end, and a bridged stereo phone plug on the console side (tip and ring connected).

All Models

Fig. 5.5: Voltage supply and fuse

FUSE HOLDER/IEC MAINS RECEPTACLE

The console is connected to the mains via the cable supplied, which meets the required safety standards. Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. The mains connection is made via a cable with IEC mains connector. An appropriate mains cable is supplied with the equipment.

POWER switch

Use the POWER switch to turn on the mixing console. The POWER switch should always be in the“Off”position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains.

To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. If mounting in a rack, ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected by a plug pull or by an all- pole disconnect switch on or near the rack.

◊Attention: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.

PHANTOM switch

The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom power (necessary to operate condenser microphones) on the XLR sockets of the mono channels. The red +48 V LED illuminates when phantom power is on. As a rule, dynamic microphones can still be used with phantom power, provided that they are