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MINIFEX FEX800 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
MINIFEX MINIFEX FEX800 Ultra-Compact 24-Bit Stereo Multi-FX Processor s 16 awesome FX presets in 24-bit/48 kHz resolution including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter and multi-effects s Intuitive FX Preset control with LED's indicating the selected program s Versatile Edit and Tap/Select functions to control a wide range of FX parameters s Stereo Input Level control with accurate 6-digit LED Input meter for precise level indication s Dedicated Mix Balance and Output
MINIFEX FEX800 FOREWORD Dear Customer, welcome to the community of Mini Series users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the FEX800. It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal: to design an outstanding device whose high level of functionality will give you maximum performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MINIFEX FEX800 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 5 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................... 7 2.1 Front panel ............................................................................................................................ 7 2.2 Rear panel ............................................................................................................................
MINIFEX FEX800 Further features are the handy Mix Balance and Output Level controls for precise effect level setting, as well as an additional footswitch connector for easy enabling/disabling of effects. The FEX800 will take your music productions to a higher level! 1.1 Before you get started 1.1.1 Shipment Your FEX800 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport.
MINIFEX FEX800 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS DEUTSCH 2.1 Front panel Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements of the FEX800 The two LED displays show the effect preset currently selected. One LED is assigned to each preset. + The presets are grouped in four categories: REVERB 1 (1-4), REVERB 2 (5-8), DELAY/ MODULATION (9-12), SPECIAL FX/DUAL EFFECTS (13-16). Use the PRESETS control to select one of the 16 effect presets. The EDIT control allows you to edit one effect parameter.
MINIFEX FEX800 The IN/OUT button enables/disables the effect signal. The button lights up when the input signal is being processed by the FEX800. In order to hear the processed signal you have to set a suitable ratio of effect vs. direct signal using the MIX BALANCE control . Use the OUTPUT LEVEL control to adjust the output level. The switch turns your MINIFEX FEX800 on and off. The switch lights up when the unit is switched on.
3. THE EFFECTS MINIFEX FEX800 Your MINIFEX FEX800 comes with 16 presets, which are grouped in four different categories. All of them are stereo effects. + Table 6.1 contains a list of the preset effect parameters which can be edited as well as a description of the TAP/SELECT buttons function. The presets from the REVERB 1 category reproduce the characteristics of natural spaces of different sizes. s CATHEDRAL simulates the reverberation that you can hear in big cathedrals.
MINIFEX FEX800 3.3 DLY/MOD The DELAY/MODULATION category offers three modulation effects for special sound-tweaking applications and one stereo delay preset. s DELAY produces several echoes/delays of the input signal, reduces them in level and adds them to the original signal (echo effect). Use the DELAY preset to create effects which are very interesting in terms of rhythm. This preset can be used for virtually any instruments. It is particularly useful for keyboards, guitars and vocals.
MINIFEX FEX800 Please make sure that the FEX800 provides only one effect signal in this type of application (MIX BALANCE control turned fully right). DEUTSCH + MINIFEX FEX800 Fig. 4.1: Wiring the MINIFEX via the aux paths 4.2 The MINIFEX in the insert path If your mixing console is equipped with insert paths, you can also connect the MINIFEX using these combined inputs/outputs. In this case, the effects unit is directly integrated into the signal path of the mixing console.
MINIFEX FEX800 Fig. 4.3: Connecting the MINIFEX to an amplifier or D.I. box 5. AUDIO CONNECTIONS There are various ways to integrate the FEX800 into your set-up. Depending on the application in question, you will need different sets of connecting cables. The cables to use are described below. 5.1 Connection with insert cables Please use standard insert cables equipped with 1/4" connectors to connect the MINIFEX to the insert path of a mixing console.
DEUTSCH MINIFEX FEX800 Fig. 5.1: Insert cable with two 1/4" TS and one 1/4" TRS connector 5.2 Connection with 1/4" cables To wire the MINIFEX in series with other equipment or via the aux paths of a mixing console, please use 1/4" cables, sometimes also referred to as patch cords. These cables have a 1/4" connector at each end. Connect the aux send outputs of your console to the inputs, and the aux returns to the outputs of the MINIFEX.
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7. SPECIFICATIONS MINIFEX FEX800 INPUT Type ¼ TS connectors, unbalanced Impedance approx. 30 kW Type ¼ TRS connectors, impedance balanced Impedance approx. 220 W Max. output level +10 dBu DEUTSCH OUTPUT IN/OUT Type ¼ TS footswitch connector DIGITAL PROCESSING Converters 24-Bit Delta-Sigma, 128-times oversampling Sampling rate 48 kHz SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response 10 Hz to 22 kHz, -3 dB Dynamic range 96 dB, 10 Hz to 22 kHz Distortion 0,01 % typ.
MINIFEX FEX800 8. OTHER MINI PRODUCTS The MINIFEX belongs to the MINI suite of BEHRINGER products, which can operate together and are introduced below: MINIAMP AMP800 Ultra-compact 9.5" headphones amplifier system for studio and stage applications s s 4 totally independent stereo high-power amplifier sections Highest sonic quality with virtually all types of headphones even at maximum volume MINICOM COM800 Ultra-compact 9.
9. WARRANTY MINIFEX FEX800 § 1 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract. § 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.
MINIFEX FEX800 4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty: s improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals. s connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used.
