
11XENYX X1222USB User Manual
Recording:
For mastering, using a stereo compressor such as the COMPOSER
PHONES
The PHONES control adjusts the volume of the headphones connected to the PHONS/CTRL connector. If you connect active monitors or an amplifier, use this connector to adjust the output signal level.
!!CAUTION!
◊We would like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. Turn the MAIN MIX faders and the PHONES control in the main section fully down before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to set the appropriate volume.
Fig. 2.13: PHONS/CTRL connector
PHONS/CTRL connector
You can connect headphones to this ¼" TRS connector. The connector can also be used for feeding active monitor loudspeakers (or an amplifier) in your control room. For this purpose, the signal is taken directly before it is passed on to the main mix faders.
2.3.6 Level meter and level setting
◊Connect microphones before you switch on the phantom power supply. Please do not connect microphones to the mixer (or the stagebox/wallbox) while the phantom power supply is switched on. In addition, the monitor/PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute to allow for system stabilization.
LEVEL METER/CLIP
The
LEVEL SETTING:
When recording to a digital device, the recorder’s peak meter should not exceed
0 dB. This is because, unlike analog recordings, slightly excessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion.
When recording to an analog device, the VU meters of the recording machine should reach approx. +3 dB with
◊The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types.
2.3.7 USB input/output
Fig. 2.15: USB input/output
Fig. 2.14: Level meter
POWER
The blue POWER LED indicates that the device is switched on.
+48 V
The red “+48 V” LED lights up when the phantom power supply is switched on. The phantom power supply is necessary for condenser microphones and is activated using the corresponding switch on the rear of the device.
The XENYX mixer line has
Connect the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer, and the other end into a free USB port on your computer. There are no required drivers, but we recommend that PC users install the included ASIO driver. The driver can also be downloaded from behringer.com.
2.4 Graphic 7-band equalizer
Fig. 2.16: The graphic stereo equalizer
The graphic stereo equalizer allows you to tailor the sound to the room acoustics.