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XENYX 502/802/1002/1202
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 502/802/1002/1202
you have acquired a mixing console whose small size belies its
incredible versatility and audio performance.
The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development
of mixing console technology. With the new Xenyx microphone
preamps including phantom power as an option, balanced line
inputs and a powerful effects section, the mixing consoles in the
XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio
applications. Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX
console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With
the addition of the latest digital technology these best-in-class
consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital
technology.
The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic
Preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in
terms of sound quality and dynamics and boast the following
features:
s· 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom
sA bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for
crystal-clear reproduction of even the finest nuances
s· The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry
guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal
reproduction
sThey are perfectly matched to every conceivable
microphone with up to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom
power supply
sThey enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range
of your 24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby
maintaining optimal audio quality
British EQ
The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the
legendary circuitry of top-notch consoles made in Britain, which
are renowned throughout the world for their incredibly warm
and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain settings
these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties.
CAUTION!
+We should 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 control and PHONES control in the main
section fully counter-clockwise before you switch
on the unit. Always be careful to set appropriate
volume levels.
1.1 General mixing console functions
A mixing console fulfils three main functions:
sSignal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment,
mixing of effects, frequency equalization.
sSignal distribution: Summing of signals to the aux sends
for effects processing and monitor mix, distribution to one
or several recording tracks, power amp(s), control room
and 2-track outputs.
sMix: Setting the volume level, frequency distribution and
positioning of the individual signals in the stereo field, level
control of the total mix to match the recording devices/
crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer functions can
be included in this main function.
The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for
these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.
FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Im sure youre one of
those people who have
devoted themselves
body and soul to your
chosen area and no
doubt this has made you
an expert in your field.
Well, for over 30
years, my passion has
been music and
electronics. This not only
led me to establish
BEHRINGER, but also
enabled me to share my
enthusiasm with our
employees. During all the
years Ive been involved
with studio technology
and end users, I have
developed a feel for the things that really count, such as sound
quality, reliability and ease of use. What is more, I have always
had the desire to test the boundaries of what is technically
feasible.
It was precisely this motivation that prompted me to start work
on a new series of mixing consoles. Since our EURORACKs had
already set new standards world-wide, I knew the development
objectives behind the next generation of mixing consoles had to
be especially ambitious.
Thus, the concept and design of the new XENYX mixing
consoles bear my signature. The design work, the entire circuit
diagram and PCB development, and even the mechanical concepts
are my own work. I carefully selected each individual component
with the aim of pushing the mixing consoles combining analog
and digital technologies to their limits.
My vision was to enable you, the user, to give free rein to your
true potential and creativity. The result is mixing consoles that
combine incredible performance with intuitive operability. They
cannot fail to impress with their extremely flexible routing
possibilities plus a fantastic wealth of functions. Innovative
technologies, such as the completely new XENYX Mic Preamps
and the British EQs, guarantee optimum sound quality. And
extraordinarily high-quality components provide unrivalled
reliability, even under extreme loads.
Thanks to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX
mixing console youll soon come to appreciate that I, both
personally and in my capacity as musician and sound engineer,
put you, the end user, first and that these products were only
possible because of the passion and the attention to detail that
went into them.
Thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by
purchasing the XENYX mixing console. I should also like to thank
all those who, with their personal commitment and passion, have
helped me create this impressive series of mixing consoles.
Kindest regards,
Uli Behringer