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SUPER-X PRO CX2310

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................5

1.1 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................. 5

2. CONTROL  ELEMENTS .........................................................................................................6

2.1 Stereo 2-way operation with separate subwoofer signal ................................................................... 6

2.2 Mono 3-way operation with separate subwoofer signal .................................................................... 8

3. APPLICATIONS .......................................................................................................................9

3.1 Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Setting the input and output levels ................................................................................................ 10

3.3 Correcting problems ...................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Setting the crossover frequencies.................................................................................................. 10

3.5 SUBWOOFER Output ................................................................................................................... 11

4. AUDIO CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................................11

5. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................12

6. WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................13

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for the confidence which you have expressed in us by purchasing the SUPER-X PRO CX2310. The

BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO is a high-value, active frequency crossover, extremely well suited for both live and

studio applications.
If you want to operate a loudspeaker system, which consists of several loudspeakers covering different frequency

bands, then you naturally have to work with suitably differentiated input signals for each loudspeaker. To do

this you need a frequency crossover which can split the input signal into several frequency bands. A difference

should be noted between passive crossovers which are wired between amplifier and speaker, and active systems

which are placed before the amplifiers in the signal chain. Multi-way speaker systems can be found almost

everywhere today—and not only in stereo systems, but in cinemas, discotheques and concert halls. As

customers have become more demanding they can even be found now in such “simple” products as TV sets.

Why?
With the same sound pressure, low-frequency sound waves have a much greater amplitude (oscillation range)

than high-frequency waves. When a single loudspeaker tries to produce bass and treble frequencies at the

same time, a so-called intermodulation distortion will occur. This means that, when the speaker diaphragm is

displaced by low frequencies, the treble frequencies seem to be raised in loudness, or lowered when the

diaphragm reverses its direction.
We cannot therefore expect a single loudspeaker to reproduce signals, spanning the whole audible frequency

spectrum at the same level of quality. If, using a frequency crossover, a loudspeaker only has to reproduce a

limited part of the frequency spectrum and it will do so at a greatly increased level of quality—thus producing

a more regular frequency response and dispersion pattern.

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This  manual  first  describes  the  terminology  used,  so  that  you  can  fully  understand  the

SUPER-X  PRO  and  its  functions.  Please  read  the  manual  carefully  and  keep  it  for  future

reference.

1.1 Before you begin

The BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX2310 was carefully packed in the factory, in order to ensure safe transport.

Nevertheless, should the box show signs of damage please check the equipment itself immediately for any

signs of external damage.

1. INTRODUCTION

Summary of Contents for SUPER-X PRO CX2310

Page 1: ...SUPER X PRO CX2310 www behringer com Version 1 0 March 2001 User s Manual ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that th...

Page 3: ...ost important member of our team With your highly competent encouragement and suggestions for new products you have greatly contributed to shaping our company and to making it successful In return we guarantee you an uncompromising level of quality manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system excellent technical and audio characteristics and an extremely favorable price All this makes it...

Page 4: ... adjustment s Individual phase reverse switches for instant phase correction s Switchable 25 Hz subsonic filter on each input for low frequency driver protection s Servo balanced gold plated XLR connectors for all inputs and outputs s Ultra high precision ALPS potentiometers for ultimate accuracy and repeatability s Ultra low noise audio operational 4580 amplifiers for outstanding sound performanc...

Page 5: ...nly in stereo systems but in cinemas discotheques and concert halls As customers have become more demanding they can even be found now in such simple products as TV sets Why With the same sound pressure low frequency sound waves have a much greater amplitude oscillation range than high frequency waves When a single loudspeaker tries to produce bass and treble frequencies at the same time a so call...

Page 6: ...f features we have provided the active controls with suitable light emitting diodes These displays help you to keep track of what is happening even in dark stage environments Additionally all the switches on the front panel are illuminated and can thus show which functions are presently active There are two labels in the form of strips located above the controls The text of the upper label indicat...

Page 7: ...lanced XLR connectors for the low band output signal 3 XOVER FREQ switch These switches are used to switch between the control ranges on the front panel LOW HIGH XOVER FREQ control The range is either 44 to 930 Hz or 440 Hz to 9 3 kHz 4 INPUT connectors These are the balanced XLR connectors for the input signal 5 MODE switch In stereo 2 way operation the switch must be depressed Please refer to th...

Page 8: ... range 6 to 6 dB 5 LOW PHASE INVERT switch This switch is used to reverse the polarity of the low output 6 LOW MUTE switch This is used to mute the low band 7 MID HIGH XOVER FREQ control This control governs the crossover frequency between the mid and high bands 8 MID OUTPUT control This is used to control the output level of the mid band over the range 6 to 6 dB 9 MID PHASE INVERT switch This rev...

Page 9: ...in the frequency response occur In addition every room has different size and quality characteristics These strongly influence the sound response since resonances and reflections in the different frequency ranges can also lead to reductions or increases in the sound picture You will need suitable equipment in order to be able to recognize and compensate for these features 3 1 Tools You will need a...

Page 10: ...e to grade adjust it using the frequency crossover before using an equalizer EQ The errors in the crossover frequency must then be as far as possible corrected using the EQ If the loudspeaker diaphragms in a multi way system are not exactly aligned along a vertical axis the varying distances between the sound source and the listener result in phase errors and cancellations also known as the comb f...

Page 11: ...s boxes which are separate from each other can mutually disrupt each other where their sound waves meet what happens here can be easily imagined if you throw two stones into water first separately and then stuck together 4 AUDIO CONNECTIONS As a standard the BEHRINGER SUPER X PRO CX2310 is equipped with electronically servo balanced inputs and outputs The circuit design features automatic hum supp...

Page 12: ...lter Type Linkwitz Riley 24 dB octave state variable Mono Mode Frequencies x1 x10 Low High 44 to 930 Hz 440 Hz to 9 3 kHz Low Mid 44 to 930 Hz 440 Hz to 9 3 kHz Mid High 440 Hz to 9 3 kHz Stereo Mode Frequencies x1 x10 Low High 44 to 930 Hz 440 Hz to 9 3 kHz POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz General Export Model 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60...

Page 13: ...30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty doe...

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