ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496, an extremely
The ULTRACURVE PRO gives you a variety of EQs (graphic, parametric and dynamic) plus a
With these and many more features the DEQ2496 is an absolutely
+This manual first describes the terminology used, so that you can fully understand the DEQ2496 and its functions. Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1.1Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
The ULTRACURVE PRO was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling. 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 BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, do not place the DEQ2496 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.
+Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Please refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” for further details.
The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.
+Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or the AC power cord.
1.1.3 Warranty
The DEQ2496’s serial number is located on its top cover. Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to benefit from our extended warranty. Or register online at www.behringer.com.
1.2 About this manual
This manual has been designed so that you can get a clear overview of all control elements and at the same time find detailed information on how to use them. If you need more information on specific topics, please visit our web site at www.behringer.com, where we explain effects processing and power amp appli- cations.
2.CONTROL ELEMENTS
2.1Front panel
Fig. 2.1: LED meter and menu keys
The LED METER indicates the DEQ2496’s input signal. The top CLIP LED lights up as soon as the input signal level is too high or the peak limiter in the Dynamics menu (see chapter 3.4) has been activated.
Use the METER key to select the METER menu (see chapter 3.10).
The DEQ2496 features a
Depending on the currently selected menu, the COMPARE key allows you to compare either complete presets or individual modules. The following table shows how the COMPARE key works in each module:
| COMPARE | COMPARE | |
| (complete | ||
| (module only) | ||
| preset) |
| |
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|
| |
GEQ |
|
| X |
PEQ |
|
| X |
DEQ |
|
| X |
FBD | X |
|
|
WIDTH |
|
| X |
DYN |
|
| X |
UTIL | X |
|
|
I/O |
|
| X |
BYPASS | X |
|
|
RTA |
| not active | |
MEMORY | X |
|
|
METER |
| not active | |
|
|
|
|
Tab. 2.1: COMPARE function for individual
ULTRACURVE PRO modules
Press the MEMORY key to select the MEMORY menu (see chapter 3.9). Here, you can save or recall complete presets or individual modules from one preset (e.g. GEQ, PEQ etc.). The MEMORY LED lights up as soon as the parameter values of the preset selected in the MEMORY menu differ from currently active settings.
Fig. 2.2: Keys, display and rotary controls
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