Behringer X32 2.Callouts, 2.1 Channel Strip

12X32 DIGITAL MIXER Preliminary User Manual

2.Callouts

2.1 Channel Strip

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(1)PREAMP – Adjust the preamp gain for the selected channel with the Gain knob. Press the 48 V button to apply phantom power for use with condenser microphones. The meter displays the selected channel’s level. Press the Low Cut button and select the desired high-pass frequency to remove unwanted lows. Press the View button to access more detailed parameters on the Main Display.

(2)GATE/DYNAMICS – Press the Gate/Ducker button to engage the noise gate and adjust the threshold accordingly. Press the Comp/Exp button to engage the compressor and adjust the threshold accordingly. When the signal level in the meter drops below the selected Gate threshold, the noise gate will silence the channel. When the signal level reaches the selected Dynamics threshold, the peaks will be compressed. Press the View buttons to access more parameters on the Main Display.

(3)EQUALIZER – Press the Equalizer button to engage this section. Select one of the 4 frequency bands with the High, High Mid, Low Mid, and Low knobs. Press the Mode button to cycle through the types of EQ available. Select the specific frequency to be adjusted with the Freq knob, and adjust the bandwidth of the EQ with the Q knob. Finally, boost or cut the selected frequency with the Gain knob. Press the View button for more editing options.

(4)BUS SENDS – Quickly adjust the bus sends by selecting one of the 4 banks, followed by one of the 4 knobs. Press the View button for more detailed editing and routing.

(5)USB RECORDER – Connect a thumb drive to install firmware updates and to record performances. See the Topic Guide section for details.

(6)MAIN BUS – Press the Mono Bus or Stereo Bus to assign the channel to the main mono or stereo bus. When Stereo Bus is selected, the Pan/Bal adjusts the left-to-right positioning. Adjust the overall send level to the Mono Bus with the Level knob. Press the View button for more editing options.

Contents

Page Table of Contents 6. XUF FireWire400 Important Safety Instructions Caution LIMITED WARRANTY LEGAL DISCLAIMER Introduction 1.Operational Overview Channel Strip Input Channel Banks Main Display Area Monitoring and Talkback Group/Bus Channel Banks •Assigning DCA Groups •Assigning Mute Groups •Custom Assignable Controls: The “Sends on Faders” Function When preparing a monitor mix for a specific musician Routing I/O Output Signals Effects Processing 2.Callouts 2.1 Channel Strip 2.2Input Channel Banks 2.3Display and Monitoring 2.4Group/Bus Banks 2.5Scenes, Assign, Mute Groups 2.6 Rear Panel Connections MIDI IN/OUT AES/EBU OUT ULTRANET AES50 A/B INPUTS 3. Hook-UpDiagrams Page 4.FX Descriptions Gated Reverb Plate Reverb Vintage Room Vintage Reverb Stereo/Dual Tube Stage/Overdrive Stereo Imager Chorus / Stereo Chorus Flanger / Stereo Flanger Rotary Speaker Tremolo / Panner Stereo / Dual Pitch Stereo / Dual Guitar Amp Stereo Exciter / Dual Exciter Stereo Enhancer / Dual Enhancer Mood Filter Delay + Chamber Flanger + Chamber Delay + Chorus Delay + Flanger Dual / Stereo GEQ 5.Topic Guide 5.1Starting up, shutting down, and firmware updates 5.2Default setup for connecting to monitoring and P.A. systems 5.4How do I add one of the 8 internal effects to the sound 5.6 How do I set up live stage monitoring 5.7Everything you ought to know about Solo and monitor sources 5.8Using Mute Groups 5.9 Mix Buses, Sub Groups and DCA Groups 5.10 User Assignable control section 5.12 What kinds of Utilities are available 5.13How do I set up a Matrix for a delay column/tower or a remote zone mix 5.14Using the X32 in recording and production studio environments 5.15Remote control 5.16Recording a 2-trackdirectly with the console 5.17 Saving and recalling scenes 6.XUF FireWire400 USB Interface Operation Guide 6.1Configuring the XUF card for use in the console 32 in / 32 out 16 in / 16 out 32 in / 8 out 8 in / 32 out 6.2Configuring the PC to Interface with the XUF Card Page 6.3 XUF Specifications 7.X32 Main Display 7.1 Overview Global Screen Elements Channel Indicator USB Recorder File Word Clock/Sample Rate Indicator: Main Content Rotary Encoder Elements: 7.1.3 Navigation Methods Dedicated Screens 7.2Home Screen 7.2.2Home Screen: Config Tab 7.2.3 Home Screen: Gate Tab 7.2.4Home Screen: Dynamics Tab 7.2.5Home Screen: EQ Tab 7.2.6 Home Screen: Sends Tab 7.2.7 Home Screen: Main Tab 7.3Meters Screen 7.4Routing Screen 7.4.2Routing Screen: Analog Out Tab 7.4.3 Routing Screen: Aux Out Tab 7.4.4 Routing Screen: P16 Tab 7.4.5Routing Screen: Card Output Tab: 7.4.6 Routing Screen: AES50-Aand AES50-BTabs: 7.5Setup Screen 7.5.3 Setup Screen: Remote Tab: 7.5.4 Setup Screen: Network Tab: 7.5.5Setup Screen: DCA Tab 7.6Libraries Screen 7.7Effects Screen 7.8Mute Group Screen 7.9Utility Screen 7.10 Monitor/Talkback Screens: 7.10.2Monitor/Talkback Screen: Talkback Tabs: 7.10.3 Monitor/Talkback Screen: Oscillator Tab: 7.11USB Screen Page 7.12Assign Screen 7.13Scenes Screen 7.13.3Scenes Screen: Parameter Safe Tab 7.13.4 Scenes Screen: Channel Safe Tab Diagram Block 8. Specifications Dimensions FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION X32 DIGITAL MIXER USA Phone: +1 425 672 Fax: +1 425 673