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2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels
The equalizer of the stereo channels is, of course, stereo. The filter characteristics and crossover frequencies are the same as those of the mono channels. A stereo equalizer is always preferable to two mono equalizers if frequency correction of a stereo signal is needed. There is often a discrepancy between the settings of the left and the right channels when using separate equalizers.
2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels
In principle, the aux sends of the stereo channels function in just the same way as those of the mono channels. As aux send paths are always mono, the signal on a stereo channel is first summed to mono before it reaches the aux bus.
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SOLO
You can use the SOLO switch (X1204USB only) to separately monitor the aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES outputs and check these with the level meters.
◊If you want to monitor the signal of just one AUX bus, none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be pressed and the MODE switch must be in the SOLO position (not pressed down).
2.3.2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2
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STEREO AUX RETURN 2
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the FX control. If these connectors already function as additional inputs, you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel, with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to adjust the frequency response of the effects return signal.
◊ In this instance, the FX control of the channel being |
used as an effects return should be turned fully |
counterclockwise, otherwise feedback problems |
could occur! |
◊ If you wish to use the internal effects processor, no |
connectors should be plugged into STEREO AUX |
RETURN 2. |
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STEREO AUX RETURN 2 (FX)
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed to the main mix.
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The MAIN MIX/ALT
2.3.5 Tape input / tape output
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2.2.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader
BAL
The function of the BAL(ANCE) control corresponds to the PAN control in the mono channels.
Fig. 2.7: Aux send connectors
AUX SEND 1
2.3.4 Stereo aux return
Fig. 2.10:
The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the main stereo mix bus.
The MUTE/ALT
Whereas it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to bottom in order to gain an understanding of the channel strips, we now look at the mixing console from left to right. The signals are, so to speak, collected from the same point on each of the channel strips and then routed to the main section all together.
2.3.1 Aux sends 1 and 2
If you use aux send 1
AUX SEND 2
The AUX SEND 2 connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX control. You can connect this to the input of an effects device in order to process the FX bus signal. Once an effects mix is created, the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device output back into the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors.
2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors
Fig. 2.9: Stereo aux return controls
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is a stereo control which determines the level of the signal in the main mix. If STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is used as effects return, you can add the effects signal to any“dry”channel signal.
◊In this instance, the effects device should be set at 100% effect.
STEREO AUX RETURN MON
The STEREO AUX RETURN MON control has a special function: it can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix.
For example:
Monitor mix with effect
CD/TAPE INPUT
The CD/TAPE INPUT RCA connectors are provided for connecting a 2 track machine (e.g. DAT recorder). They can also be used as stereo line input. Alternatively, the output signal of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be connected. If you connect a
CD/TAPE OUTPUT
These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the CD/ TAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device. The final output level can be adjusted via the
◊If you connect a compressor or a noise gate after the
Fig. 2.6: AUX SEND controls of the main section
A channel signal is routed to aux send bus 1 if the AUX 1 control is turned up on the corresponding channel.
AUX SEND 1 (MON)
The AUX SEND control MON acts as master control for aux send 1 and determines the level of the summed signal. In the X1204USB, the MON control is called AUX SEND 1.
AUX SEND 2 (FX)
Similarly, the FX control (AUX SEND 2) determines the level for aux send 2.
Fig. 2.8: Stereo aux return connectors
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the post- fader aux send. This is where you connect the output signal of the external effects device. If only the left connector is used, the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono.
◊You can also use these connectors as additional line inputs.
In this instance, the effects device should be set up as follows: AUX SEND 2 is connected to the L/Mono input of your effects device, while its outputs are connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 1. Connect the amplifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1. The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the monitor mix.
You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix.
You can easily use the headphones distribution amplifier BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO HA4600/HA4700/HA8000 to provide you with four (or eight with the HA8000) stereo headphone mixes for your studio.
2.3.6 Level meter and monitoring
Fig. 2.11: Control room/phones section, level meter