7XENYX QX1202USB/QX1002USB User Manual

BAL

The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus. If a channel is operated in mono via the left line input, this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels.

LEVEL

The LEVEL control determines the volume of the channel being sent to the main mix.

+4/-10

The stereo inputs of the XENYX have an input sensitivity switch which selects between +4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10 dBV (home-recording level), the input is more sensitive (requires less level to drive it) than at +4 dBu (studio level).

2.3 Connector array of the main section

Fig. 2.3: Connectors of the main section

FX SEND

The FX SEND connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX controls. You can connect this to the input of an external effects device in order to process the FX bus’ master signal. Once an effects mix is created, the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device outputs back into a stereo input.

◊If the connected effects processor receives no input signal,

the FX SEND control is probably too low. This also goes for the built-in effects processor.

◊Adjust your external effects processor to 100% wet (effects signal only), because the effects signal is added to the main mix along with the “dry” channel signals.

◊In this instance, the FX control of the channel being used as an effects return should be turned fully counterclockwise, otherwise feedback problems can occur!

PHONES/CTRL ROOM OUT

The stereo PHONES connector (at the top of the connector panel) is where headphones are connected. The balanced CTRL ROOM OUT connectors carry the summed effects and main mix signals. The PHONES/CONTROL ROOM control in the main section adjusts the level of both headphones and main monitor outputs.

MAIN OUT

The MAIN OUT connectors are balanced mono connectors. The main mix signal appears here at a level of 0 dBu. The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs.

2-TRACK INPUT

The 2-TRACK INPUTs are used to bring an external signal source (e.g. CD player, tape deck, etc.) into the console. They can also be used as a standard stereo line input, so the output of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected. Alternatively the line or tape output of a hi-fi amplifier with source selection switch could also be hooked up here, allowing you to easily listen to additional sources (e.g. CD player, MP3 player, sound card etc.).

2-TRACK OUTPUT

These connections are laid out as RCA connectors and are wired parallel to MAIN OUT. Connect the inputs of a computer sound card or a recorder here. The output signal level is set up using the highly accurate MAIN MIX fader.

2.4 Main section

CLIP

SIG

Fig. 2.4: Control elements of the main section

+48 V

The red “+48 V” LED lights up when the phantom power is turned on. Phantom power is required to operate condenser microphones and is activated using the +48 V switch located above the +48 V LED.

◊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.

◊Caution! You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors

(PIN 1 and 3 connected) on the MIC input connectors if you want to use the phantom power supply.

POWER

The POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on.

LEVEL INDICATOR

The 4-segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level.