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You  can  also  use  these  connectors  as  additional

line  inputs.

STEREO AUX RETURN 2

The 

STEREO AUX RETURN 2

 connectors serve as the return

path for the effects mix generated using the FX control. If these

connectors already function as additional inputs, you can route

the effects signal back into the console via a different channel,

with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to adjust

the  frequency  response  of  the  effects  return  signal.

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In this instance, the FX control of the channel being

used  as  an  effects  return  should  be  turned  fully

counterclockwise,  otherwise  feedback  problems

could  occur!

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If  you  wish  to  use  the  internal  effects  processor,

no connectors should be plugged into STEREO AUX

RETURN 2.

2.3.4 Stereo aux return

Fig. 2.9: Stereo aux return controls

STEREO AUX RETURN 1

STEREO AUX RETURN 1

 is a stereo control which determines

the level of the signal in the main mix. If STEREO AUX RETURN 1

is used as effects return, you can add the effects signal to any

“dry”  channel  signal.

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In  this  instance,  the  effects  device  should  be  set  at

100%  effect.

STEREO AUX RETURN MON

The 

STEREO  AUX  RETURN  MON

  control  has  a  special

function: it can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix. For

example:

Monitor  mix  with  effect

In this instance, the effects device should be set up as follows:

AUX SEND 2 is connected to the L/Mono input of your effects

device, while its outputs are connected to STEREO AUX RETURN

1. Connect the amplifier of your monitor system to AUX SEND 1.

The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the

monitor mix.

You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to

adjust the level of the effects signal routed to the monitor mix.

You  can  easily  use  the  headphones  distribution  amplifier

BEHRINGER  POWERPLAY  PRO  HA4600/HA4700/HA8000  to

provide  you  with  four  (or  eight  with  the  HA8000)  stereo

headphone mixes for your studio.

STEREO AUX RETURN 2 (FX)

The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of

signals fed into the AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed

to the main mix.

MAIN  MIX/ALT  3-4

The MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal connected to

STEREO AUX RETURN 2 to either main mix (not pressed) or

submix  (Alt  3-4,  pressed).

2.3.5 Tape input / tape output

Fig.  2.10:  2-track  connectors

CD/TAPE INPUT

The 

CD/TAPE  INPUT

  RCA  connectors  are  provided  for

connecting  a  2  track  machine  (e.g.  DAT  recorder).  They  can

also be used as stereo line input. Alternatively, the output signal

of a second XENYX or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can

also be connected. If you connect a hi-fi amplifier with a source

selection switch to the CD/TAPE INPUT, you can easily switch

between additional sources (e.g. cassette recorder, CD player,

etc.).

CD/TAPE OUTPUT

These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and

carry the main mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the CD/TAPE

OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device. The final output

level can be adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader.

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If  you  connect  a  compressor  or  a  noise  gate  after

the  2-track  output,  the  faders  will  probably  not  be

able  to  create  a  satisfactory  fade-out  effect.

2.3.6 Level meter and monitoring

Fig.  2.11:  Control  room/phones  section,  level  meter

CD/TAPE

The 

TAPE

 switch routes the signal from the TAPE IN connectors

to the level meter, the CONTROL ROOM OUT outputs and the

PHONES  connector—this  is  a  simple  way  to  check  recorded

signals via monitor speakers or headphones.

ALT  3-4

Similarly,  the 

ALT  3-4

  switch  routes  the  signal  from  the

Alt 3-4 bus to the same path for monitoring purposes.

MAIN  MIX

The 

MAIN MIX

 switch sends the main mix signal to the above-

mentioned outputs and to the level meter.

PHONES/CTRL R(oom)

Use  this  control  to  set  control  room  output  level  and  head-

phones  volume  respectively.

CD/TAPE TO MAIN

When  the 

CD/TAPE  TO  MAIN

  switch  is  depressed,  the  2-

track  input  is  routed  to  the  main  mix  and  thus  serves  as  an

additional input for tape machines. You can also connect MIDI

instruments or other signal sources here that do not require any

further  processing.  At  the  same  time,  this  switch  disables  the

main mix to tape output link.

POWER

The blue 

POWER

 LED indicates that the device is switched

on.

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS

Summary of Contents for 1204

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 January 2006 User s Manual XENYX 1204 1204FX...

Page 2: ...se of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third pr...

Page 3: ...o channels 7 2 2 3 Aux sends stereo channels 7 2 2 4 Routing switch solo and channel fader 7 2 3 Connector panel and main section 7 2 3 1 Aux sends 1 and 2 7 2 3 2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2 7 2 3 3...

Page 4: ...nterface transfers the stereo mix from the console directly to a computer Both the recording signal and the playback signal from the computer can be monitored at the same time In this way you can use...

Page 5: ...devices such as radiators or power amps The console is connected to the mains via the supplied cable The console meets the required safety standards Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the s...

Page 6: ...fader so that the effects volume in a channel corresponds to the position of the channel fader If this were not the case the effects signal of the channel would remain audible even when the fader is t...

Page 7: ...the CLIP LED the SOLO switch and the channel fader function in the same way as the mono channels 2 3 Connector panel and main section Whereas it was useful to trace the signal flow from top to bottom...

Page 8: ...TURN 2 connectors which are routed to the main mix MAIN MIX ALT 3 4 The MAIN MIX ALT 3 4 switch routes the signal connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 2 to either main mix not pressed or submix Alt 3 4 pres...

Page 9: ...nd the stereo line inputs The solo bus is as a rule switched post fader The PAN control in the channel strip offers a constant power characteristic This means that the signal is always at a constant l...

Page 10: ...phantom power supply SERIAL NUMBER Please note the important information on the serial number given in chapter 1 3 3 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR Fig 3 1 Digital effects module only 1204FX 24 BIT MULT...

Page 11: ...screws holding the mixing console side panels to fasten the 19 rack mounts 4 2 Cable connections You will need a large number of cables for the various connections to and from the console The illustra...

Page 12: ...bal 10 kW unbal Max input level 22 dBu 5 SPECIFICATIONS Main outputs Type XLR electronically balanced Impedance approx 240 W bal 120 W unbal Max output level 28 dBu Control room outputs Type 1 4 TS co...

Page 13: ...nclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subse...

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