Behringer MX802A Mono Input Channel, Input level setting, Equalizer, Aux sends, Warranty, Packing

EURORACK MX802A

1.2.2 Warranty

Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online registration option available on the Internet at www.behringer.com.

1.2.3 Packing

Your BEHRINGER MX802A was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was 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 in transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.

2. MONO INPUT CHANNEL

Each mono channel comes with an XLR mic input and a balanced line input on 1/4" jack . Phantom powering is switchable from the back panel . The gain circuit has a wide range from +10 dB to +60 dB, obviating the need for mic/line switching. The crucial operating input levels +4 dBu and -10 dBV are clearly and accurately marked .

2.1 Input level setting

Mic channel input level is determined by the GAIN control . In addition to main mix metering, a channel

PEAK LED illuminates when a channel is going into overload. These LEDs take their cue from post-EQ. This level sampling is particularly useful when using extreme EQ settings.

There is no SOLO or PFL function on the MX802A. To accurately set input follow the procedures given in section 5: “SETTING UP”. However, if the PEAK LED does not light the input gain cannot be too high. If a reasonable input level is selected, auditioning a single signal should result in a reading of around 0 dB on the main mix meters , provided that both channel and output level controls are set to unity gain (0 dB).

2.2 Equalizer

All mono input channels are fitted with three-band EQ, plus a switchable low cut filter for eliminating unwanted

subsonics. The upper and lower shelving controls have their frequencies fixed at 12 kHz and 80 Hz

respectively. The Mid Range control has a peaking response, with Q fixed at 2 octaves, frequency at 2.5 kHz. All three bands have up to 15 dB of cut and boost, with a centre detent for “off”. The low cut filter , slope at 18 dB/oct., -3 dB at 75 Hz, is ideally suited for reducing floor rumble, breathing noises and popping, woolly bottom end etc.

The combination of shelf boost at 80 Hz together with low cut at 75 Hz results in a peaking response, useful for adding warmth to vocals and instruments, and a firm bottom to kick drums and basses, without losing control of low frequency speaker cones.

2.3 Aux sends

Both aux sends are mono and post-EQ. Aux send 1 is set pre-fader, while aux send 2 is post-fader.

For almost all FX send purposes, you will want aux sends to be post-fader, so that when a fader level is adjusted, any reverb send from that channel follows the fader. Otherwise, when the fader is pulled down, the reverb from that channel would still be audible. For cueing purposes, Aux Sends will usually be set pre-fader, i.e. independent of the channel fader.

2. MONO INPUT CHANNEL 7