5EURORACK PRO RX1602 User Manual

1.Introduction

Congratulations! With the EURORACK PRO RX1602, you have purchased a multifarious “problem-solver” for signal distribution. This piece of equipment was developed for those among you with the highest expectations, who are in the business of professional recording, radio and TV broadcast studios, PA and home recording situations, etc. The RX1602’s extensive range of possibilities make it ideal for routing separate signals to a single stereo output (mixer),

or for signal level adjustment of individual signals (level translator)—all these functions can be achieved by using the EURORACK PRO RX1602.

Future-oriented BEHRINGER technology

Our rack mixer’s technology is based on experience and insights spanning many years, delving into the fields of audio technology already used worldwide in countless studios as well as radio and TV applications.

To allow for the highest possible level of operational safety, we manufacture our equipment under the highest quality standards in the industry. Your RX1602 has been manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system.

Balanced inputs

The BEHRINGER RX1602 features electronically servo-balanced inputs.

The automatic servo function detects when unbalanced jacks are connected, and internally adjusts the signal level so that no level difference between input and output signals occurs (6 dB correction).

◊The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions. After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The RX1602 was carefully packed at the factory to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications

of damage.

◊Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place the EURORACK on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

◊Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you have selected the correct voltage:

The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up, and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°.

ATTENTION: This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V!

◊If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly. The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the

chapter “Specifications”.

◊Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter “Specifications”.

Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to.

◊Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take a few minutes and send us the completely filled out warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.

1.2 The user’s manual

The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the control elements, as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our website at www.behringer.com, where you’ll find additional information on mixing consoles, effects units and dynamic processors.

2.Control Elements and Connections

In this chapter we go about describing all control elements of your EURORACK PRO RX1602. All controls and connectors will be explained in full detail. You will also receive useful information about possible applications.

2.1 Channel section

(1)

(2)

(5)

Front

 

 

 

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

(4)

(4)

Fig. 2.1: Control elements of the channel section

(1)Use the MON/FX control to set the signal level of the respective channel for monitoring or effects purposes. You can take the MON/FX signal at the MON OUT SEND connector (14). The MON/FX SEND control (7) of the main section governs the overall MON/FX SEND signal level.

This aux send path is factory set to pre fader and post mute. It means that the respective channels’ monitor signal or effects send signal is still present at the MON OUT SEND-connector when the LEVEL control (4) is turned to its left-most position. If the MUTE switch (3) is in its depressed position, the signal is muted totally. The LEVEL control is equivalent to channel faders on conventional mixing consoles.

◊You have the option to retroactively make the monitor channel perform dependently from the setting of the LEVEL control (“post fader”).

This modification can be done individually for each channel.

This modification makes sense when you for example wish to frequently use certain channels for effect applications.

How necessary actions are taken is explained in ch. 5: “Aux Channels Modification”.