8EURORACK PRO RX1202FX User Manual

TRIM

The controller works the same as the one for the mono channels. However, the level control range is limited from +20 to -20 dBu because the stereo channels only process line signals.

HIGH/LOW

The stereo-channel equalizer features 2 bands like the one used for the mono channels.

MON/FX

The MON/FX buses of the stereo channels work like those of the mono channels. Since both paths are mono, the signal of a stereo channel is initially mixed to a summed mono signal before reaching the MON/FX bus.

BAL

The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus. If a channel is operated in mono via the left line input, this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels.

CLIP

The CLIP LEDs of the stereo channels light up when the input signal’s level is too high. In this case, reduce the preamplification with the TRIM controller until the LED goes out.

Channel fader

As with the mono channels, the channel fader determines the level of the channel strip for the stereo channels in the main mix.

2.3 Connector array of the main section

Fig.2.3: Connectors of the main section

MAIN OUT

The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced and laid out as XLR connectors. Here the summed signal of the main mix has a level of 0 dBu. According to the way you want to use the mixer and which equipment you have, following devices can be connected:

Live PA systems:

A stereo dynamics processor (optional), stereo equalizer (optional) and the stereo power amplifier for full-range loudspeakers with passive crossovers.

If you wish to use multi-way loudspeaker systems without an integrated crossover, you have to use an active crossover and several power amplifiers. Often, limiters are already built into active crossovers (e.g. BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310 and ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496). Active crossovers are implemented directly before the power amplifier, and they divide the frequency range into several segments that are first amplified in the amplifiers and then passed on to the corresponding loudspeakers.

Recording:

For mastering, using a stereo compressor such as the COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 can be recommended. Use it to custom-tailor the dynamic characteristics of your signal to the dynamic range of the recording equipment you are using. The signal is in this case passed on from the compressor into the recorder.

CTRL OUT

The CTRL OUT connectors are used for controlling the summed signal

(effects mix and main mix) as well as for individual signals over studio monitor speakers. By using the PHONES/CONTROL ROOM controller in the main section, you can control the level of both outputs.

CD/TAPE IN

The CD/TAPE INs are used to bring an external signal source (e.g. CD player, tape deck, etc.) into the console. They can also be used as a standard stereo line input, so the output of a second EURORACK or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected. Alternatively, the line or tape output of a hi-fi amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up here, allowing you to easily listen to additional sources (e.g. cassette recorder, minidisk player, sound card etc.).

CD/TAPE OUT

These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to MAIN OUT. Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here. The output signal level is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader.

AUX SENDS

The FX connector routes the signal, which you have extracted from the individual channels by using the FX controller; the MON plug does the same to the signal that has been extracted by using the MON controller. Connect the input of

an external effects processor to the FX plug, with which you want to modify the signal sum of the FX bus. Then, route the effects signal back to the mixer over the AUX RETURN connectors. With the MON outputs, you can connect an amplifier/headphones amplifier for the musicians to monitor.