Behringer FBQ2496 5.Connectivity Options, 5.1 FBQ2496 in the monitor path, 5.2 FBQ2496 in channel insert

10FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 User Manual

5.Connectivity Options

◊The FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO is not intended to be connected directly to the microphones! If this is unavoidable, then we recommend our proven BEHRINGER SHARK DSP110 instead, which is equipped with a dedicated microphone preamplifier.

◊No amount of fancy gear can undo the mistakes committed when selecting the locations for microphones! Therefore, when you set up your mics, use them according to their directivity and feedback susceptibility.

5.1 FBQ2496 in the monitor path

Due to its 2-channel architecture, the FBQ2496 is ideal for use with two monitor paths. Connect your mixing console’s pre-fader aux outputs to the FBQ2496 inputs, as shown in fig. 5.1. The monitor power amp inputs are then connected to the FBQ2496 outputs.

Using the FBQ2496 in the monitor path can considerably augment the volume level.

	Monitor System
FLOOR MONITOR F1220A	FLOOR MONITOR F1220A

5.2 FBQ2496 in channel insert

Since you want to make sure that deliberately produced feedback signals, such as “guitar feedback,” are not eliminated, try inserting the FBQ2496 into those channels that are susceptible to feedback. For example, you could process a vocal microphone that is prone to producing feedback by connecting the FBQ2496 to the insert points of the respective channel.

PA System

EUROLIVE B1220

EUROPOWER EP1500

FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496
OUTPUT	INPUT	OUTPUT	INPUT
LEFT	LEFT	RIGHT	RIGHT

INSERT

	EUROPOWER EP2000
	OUTPUT	OUTPUT
	LEFT	RIGHT
FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496
	INPUT	INPUT
	LEFT	RIGHT
		PA System
Pre-Fader	Pre-Fader
AUX SENDS 1	AUX SENDS 2	EUROLIVE B1220 PRO
		EUROLIVE B1220 PRO
		EUROPOWER EP2000
	MAIN
	OUTPUTS

EURORACK UB2442FX-PRO

Fig. 5.1: Using the FBQ2496 in the monitor path

MAIN

OUTPUTS

EURORACK UB2442FX-PRO

Fig. 5.2: FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO in channel insert/subgroup insert

◊When processing a microphone signal with the DSP1124P and a compressor inserted into the same channel insert point, the FBQ2496 should always be used pre-compressor.

If your mixing console features subgroups with their own inserts, this is perfect for connecting the FBQ2496! Route all the channels prone to feedback (e.g. all vocal microphones) to one subgroup. This way, channels that are less prone to feedback (e.g. line signals, instrument microphones with lower signal levels) can freely pass through the FBQ2496; only the critical microphone channels are being modified.

In case your mixing console features no subgroup insert, we recommend the following: connect the subgroup output to one FBQ2496 input. On the other hand, the corresponding output is either connected to an unused line input of a mixer channel or to one of its Aux Return inputs. As long as both FBQ2496 channels are not coupled, the second FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO channel is available to you for a completely different purpose (e.g. use it on a channel insert).