
8XENYX XL1600/XL2400/XL3200 User Manual
3.Installation
3.1 Rack mounting (XL1600 only)
The packaging of your XL1600 contains two 19" rack mounts that can be fastened to the side panels of the console.
Before you can attach the rack mounts to the mixing console, you need to remove the screws holding the left and right side panels. Then, use these screws to fasten the two rack mounts, each specifically to one side. After attaching the rack mounts, you can mount the mixing console in a standard 19" rack. Be sure to allow for proper air flow around the unit, and do not place the mixing console close to radiators or power amps, so as to avoid overheating.
◊Only use the screws holding the mixing console side panels to fasten the 19" rack mounts.
3.2 Audio connectors
The ¼" inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER XENYX mixer are unbalanced mono TS connectors except for the balanced Line inputs on the mono and stereo channels as well as the Main Out connectors. Of course, you can use the mixer with balanced as well as unbalanced ¼" connectors. The CD/TAPE inputs and outputs are stereo RCA connectors.
◊Make sure that only competent people install your mixer. They must be sufficiently grounded during and after the installation process. Otherwise, electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment.
Balanced use with XLR connectors
21
3
input
1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold
12
3
output
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged
Fig. 3.1: XLR connector
Balanced ¼" TRS connector
strain relief clamp
sleeve ring tip
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
cold
tip
hot (+ve)
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.
Fig. 3.2: ¼" TRS connector
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector
Strain relief clamp
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve (ground/shield)
Tip
(signal)
Fig. 3.3: ¼" TS connector
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