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XENYX 1622FX/1832FX/2222FX/2442FX

via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader.

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If  you  connect  a  compressor  or  a  noise  gate  post

2-track  output,  the  main  mix  fader  will  probably  not

be  able  to  create  a  satisfactory  fade-out  effect.

2.3.9 Lamp socket (2442FX only)

Use this BNC socket to connect a gooseneck lamp (12 V DC,

max. 0.5 A).

2.3.10 Level meter and monitoring

Fig. 2.16: Control room and phones sections of the 2442FX

CD/TAPE

The 

CD/TAPE

 switch routes the signal from the CD/TAPE INPUT

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

the PHONES jack—this is a simple way to check recorded signals

via monitor speakers or headphones.

SUB 1-2 or SUB

The 

SUB 1-2

 switch routes subgroup 1-2 to the level meter,

CONTROL ROOM OUT and phones.

SUB 3-4

The 

SUB 3-4

 switch performs a similar function for subgroup

3-4 (2442FX only).

MAIN  MIX

The 

MAIN MIX

 switch sends the main mix to the CONTROL

ROOM OUT and the PHONES output as well as to the level meter.

PHONES/CTRL ROOM

Use this control to adjust the control room output level and the

headphones volume.

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 signals 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.

+48 V

The red “

+48 V

” LED lights up when phantom power is switched

on.  Phantom  power  is  required  to  operate  condenser

microphones.

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While  phantom  power  is  switched  on,  do  not

connect  or  disconnect  microphones  on  the  mixer

(or  the  stagebox/wallbox).  Connect  any  micro-

phones  before  switching  on  phantom  power.

Additionally,  monitor/PA  speakers  should  be  muted

before you activate the phantom power supply. After

switching  on,  wait  approx.  one  minute  before

adjusting  the  input  gain  so  that  the  system  has  time

to  stabilize.

LEVEL METER

The high-precision level meters always give you an accurate

display of signal level.

LEVEL SETTING:

When recording to digital recorders, the recorder’s meter should

not go into overload. This is because, unlike analog recordings,

it takes only slightly excessive levels to create unpleasant digital

distortion.

When  recording  to  analog,  the  VU  meters  of  the  recording

machine should reach approx. +3 dB with low-frequency signals

(e.g. kick drum). Due to their inertia, VU meters tend to display

too low a signal level at frequencies above 1 kHz. You should

only  drive  instruments  such  as  a  Hi-Hat  as  far  as  -10 dB.

Snare drums should be driven to approx. 0 dB.

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The peak meters of your XENYX display level almost

independent  of  frequency.  A  recording  level  of  0  dB

is  recommended  for  all  types  of  signal.

MODE

The 

MODE

  switch  determines  whether  the  channels’  SOLO

switch operates as PFL (Pre Fader Listen) or as solo (Solo In

Place).

PFL (LEVEL SET)

To activate the PFL function, press the MODE switch. The PFL

function should, as a rule, be used for level setting (TRIM). The

signal is sourced pre-fader and assigned to the mono PFL bus. In

“PFL” mode, only the left side of the peak meter is in operation. A

PFL’d channel should be driven to the 0 dB mark of the VU meter.

SOLO (NORMAL)

When the MODE switch is not depressed, the stereo solo bus

is  active.  Solo  is  actually  short  for  “Solo  In  Place”.  This  is  the

customary  method  for  listening  to  an  individual  signal  or  to  a

group of signals. As soon as a solo switch is pressed, all channels

not solo selected are muted in th e monitor path (control room

and  phones).  A  channel’s  position  in  the  stereo  image  is

maintained. The solo bus carries the output signals of the channel

pan controls, the aux sends and the stereo line inputs. On the

2442FX

 all aux returns, and on the 

1832FX

 only aux return 2 can

be routed to the solo bus. The solo bus is, as a rule, taken post-

fader.

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The  PAN  control  in  the  channel  strip  offers  a

constant  power  characteristic.  This  means  that  the

signal  is  always  at  a  constant  level,  irrespective  of

position  in  the  stereo  panorama.  If  the  PAN  control

is  moved  fully  left  or  right,  the  level  in  that  channel

increases  by  4  dB.  This  ensures  that,  when  set  at

the  center  of  the  stereo  image,  the  audio  signal

does  not  appear  louder.  For  this  reason,  with  the

solo function activated (Solo in Place), audio signals

from channels with PAN controls that have not been

moved  fully  left  or  right  are  displayed  at  a  lower

volume  than  in  the  PFL  function.

As  a  rule,  solo  signals  are  monitored  via  the  control  room

outputs  and  headphones  jack  and  are  displayed  by  the  level

meters.  If  a  solo  switch  is  pressed,  the  signals  from  the  tape

input, the subgroups and the main mix are cut from these outputs

and the level meter.

MAIN SOLO

The 

MAIN SOLO

 LED lights up as soon as a channel or aux

send solo switch is pressed. The MODE switch must be set to

“Solo”.

PFL (LEVEL SET)

The 

PFL

 (LEVEL SET) LED indicates that the peak meter is set

to PFL mode.

Fig.  2.17:  PHONES  jack

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTORS

Summary of Contents for 1622FX

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 January 2006 User s Manual XENYX 1622FX 1832FX 2222FX 2442FX...

Page 2: ...ty purpose 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...

Page 3: ...s to the quality and ease of use of your new XENYX mixing console you ll soon come to appreciate that I both personally and in my capacity as musician and sound engineer put you the end user first and...

Page 4: ...d using the aux sends monitor mix Similarly for example signals for recording equipment power ampli fiers headphones and 2 track outputs can also be taken 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations In purchasing...

Page 5: ...that all units must be properly grounded For your own safety you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cables or render them in operative Please ensure that only q...

Page 6: ...the console TRIM Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain This control should always be turned fully counter clockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs The...

Page 7: ...mix 2 2 Stereo channels 2 2 1 Channel inputs Fig 2 5 The various stereo channel inputs Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on jacks for left and right channels Channels 9 10 and 11...

Page 8: ...TURN 1 2 TO AUX SEND STEREO AUX RETURN FX The STEREO AUX RETURN FX jacks accept the effects mix 2 2 4 Routing switch solo and channel fader Fig 2 6 Balance control and mute switch BAL The BAL ANCE con...

Page 9: ...ould be set at 100 effect Fig 2 12 Stereo aux return and stereo aux return to aux send controls STEREO AUX RETURN 1 2 TO AUX SEND The two right hand STEREO AUX RETURN controls have a special function...

Page 10: ...bled disabled with the XPQ TO MAIN switch This is a built in effect that widens the stereo width thus making the sound more lively and trans parent Use the SURROUND control to determine the intensity...

Page 11: ...signals e g kick drum Due to their inertia VU meters tend to display too low a signal level at frequencies above 1 kHz You should only drive instruments such as a Hi Hat as far as 10 dB Snare drums s...

Page 12: ...ject sound in the direction of microphones Therefore you can also use the FBQ Feedback Detection for monitors by placing the equalizer in the monitor bus see MAIN MIX MONITOR 4 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESS...

Page 13: ...ecord several tracks simultaneously With an 8 track recorder use Y cables and wire the inputs of your machine so that you have 2 x 4 tracks available e g channel 1 to track 1 and 2 etc In the first pa...

Page 14: ...re you activate the phantom power supply After switching on wait approx one minute to allow for system stabilization Caution Please also note the information given in chapter 6 2 1 Audio connections S...

Page 15: ...15 XENYX 1622FX 1832FX 2222FX 2442FX Fig 6 4 1 4 stereo plug Fig 6 5 Insert send return stereo plug Fig 6 6 Stereo plug for headphones connection 6 INSTALLATION...

Page 16: ...1622FX only 1 4 TS connector unbalanced Impedance approx 240 W symm 120 W unbalanced Max output level 28 dBu 22 dBu 1622FX Control room outputs Type 1 4 TS connector unbalanced Impedance approx 120 W...

Page 17: ...ER see enclosed 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...

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