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ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all 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.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 ULTRADRIVE PRO Ultra High-Precision Digital 24-Bit/96 kHz Loudspeaker Management System DCX2496 s 3 analog inputs (one suitable as a digital stereo AES/EBU input) and 6 analog outputs for maximum flexibility s High-end AKM® 24-Bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters for ultimate signal integrity and wide dynamic range (112 dB) s Integrated sample rate converter for easy connection of external digital signals with sampling rates from 32 to 96 kHz s Precise dynamic EQs for level-depend
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ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 FOREWORD Dear Customer, welcome to the team of ULTRADRIVE PRO users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the DCX2496. Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal: to offer you a high-quality device whose flexibility makes it suitable for use in studios, live and in the sound reinforcement rental market.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496our high-quality digital loudspeaker management system designed specifically for both live and studio applications. 2.1 Front panel To operate a loudspeaker system that consists of several speakers for the various frequency bands requires different input signals for the individual loudspeakers.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Fig. 2.5: Output connectors Balanced XLR output connectors for output channels 1-6. Connect your power amps here. Fig. 2.3: Output LEDs Outputs 1-6 each have a six 5-segment LED display (plus MUTE, CLIP and LIMIT LED) showing the respective output levels. Like the input stages, the output stages should not be overdriven, i.e. the CLIP LED should not illuminate. The LIMIT LED illuminates when the limiter for the corresponding output has been activated and is operating.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 3.3 Muting input/output channels (Mute) 3. QUICK START This chapter is for those who cannot wait to use their new DCX2496 in a practical application. You will find a description of how you can explore your DCX2496 and its versatile and intuitive features below. This chapter is just a starting point for future excursions. So, please read the entire users manual to take full advantage of all your DCX2496s features and functions.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 3.6 Restoring the factory presets If you wish to restore the ULTRADRIVE PROs factory presets, press and hold both PAGE buttons on the front panel switching on the unit. The DCX2496 prompts you to confirm (OK) or CANCEL. Press OK to erase the internal memory and restore the factory presets. + Please note that restoring the factory presets will irrevocably erase all edited presets. 4.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 2. L(1) M(2) H(3) L(4) M(5) H(6) Fig. 4.5: Output configuration LMHLMH Link: L(1) > L(4) / M(2) > M(5) / H(3) > H(6) 3. L(1) L(2) M(3) M(4) H(5) H(6) Fig. 4.6: Output configuration LLMMHH Link: L(1) > L(2) / M(3) > M(4) / H(5) > H(6) 4. L(1) H(2) L(3) H (4) L(5) H(6) Fig. 4.7: Output configuration LHLHLH Link: L(1) > L(3) > L(5) / H(2) > H(4) > H(6) Fig. 4.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 If, for example, a speaker is connected with incorrect polarity, AUTO ALIGN will detect andif POLARITIES is oncorrect this error automatically. Fig. 4.9: Setup ß In/Out Use the parameters SHORT DELAY, LONG DELAY and POLARITIES for the automatic correction of output signals. As soon as at least one parameter is set to YES, pressing OK will take you to another sub-menu. If not (all parameters set to NO), you will be warned that the process cannot be executed.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Both the source and destination CHANNEL can be selected using the data wheel or by pressing the corresponding channel button (IN A-C, OUT 1-6 and SUM). Fig. 4.20: Setup ß Page Lock Fig. 4.16: Setup ß Copy Press OK or CANCEL to subsequently copy further pages in the same way. + To lock a parameter page you must activate the PAGE LOCK function (ON). The unit will prompt you to enter a password.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Fig. 4.22: Setup ß Global Lock On this SETUP page you can activate the GLOBAL LOCK function (ON), enter a password, then confirm with OK. Now, if you try to edit any parameter, the display will prompt you to enter your password. The process follows the same logic as the PAGE LOCK routine. Fig. 4.26: PC (RS-232) mode Use this setting if you want to connect only one DCX2496 to your computer via the RS-232 interface. It is impossible to daisychain several units in this mode. 2.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Fig. 4.31: In A ß Gain Below this parameter you can see a graphic representation of the current IN-OUT configuration (OUTPUT CONFIG). Additionally, the display shows whether or not the input is used for the SUM signal (see chapter 4.4). This is just a message. You cannot edit anything here! OUT configurations are shown on the SETUP page 1/6. The input source selection for SUM and for the various OUTs is determined on page 1 in the corresponding menus (SUM, OUT). 4.3.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 The FREQ parameter controls the cutoff frequency, at which the filter starts working. In the case of the low-pass and high-pass filters, the cutoff frequency is the point, at which low and/or high frequencies are processed. The entire frequency spectrum ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Use the GAIN parameter to define the degree of boost/cut applied to a specific frequency band. The setting range is from -15 to +15 dB.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 4.4.1 INPUT/GAIN Fig. 4.37: Sum ß Input/Gain In this menu, the parameter IN SELECT allows you to define a combination of two inputs forming the SUM signal. Available options are: IN A + IN B, IN A + IN C and IN B + IN C. Of course, you can also use just one input signal as your SUM signal (IN A, IN B or IN C), by doubling one of the inputs. It is impossible, however, to form a SUM signal composed of all input signals! If no additional source signal is required, set IN SELECT to OFF.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 The output links are shown graphically, with the currently selected OUT channel displayed as an inverted loudspeaker, in the top right-hand corner of the display. Below are the DELAY times shown on a timeline. 4.6 MUTE menu Fig. 4.40: Out 5 ß Limiter Use the LIMITER parameter to switch this function ON or OFF. The corresponding THRESHOLD parameter determines (similarly to the DYNAMIC EQ) the LIMITER threshold (-24 to 0 dB).
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 If you wish to store the current preset before loading a new one, cancel RECALL and change to the STORE menu (see chapter 4.8). The parameter RECALL NR allows you to select the BANK, from which to load a preset (INT or CARD) and the NUMBER of the preset. Both values are shown in the large right-hand window Use the data wheel to select a preset (1 - 60). Confirm your selection with OK to return to the previously selected menu (before entering RECALL).
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 Fig. 4.53: Store ß Delete/Format Fig. 4.57: Store ß Copy Confirm formatting with OK. Press CANCEL to quit. + ATTENTION: Formatting will also erase locked presets! Press OK to complete the process, or CANCEL to quit. + 4.8.3 COPY It is impossible to copy a bank to the same memory location (e.g. ALL INTERNAL PRESETS to ALL INTERNAL PRESETS).
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6. APPLICATIONS On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your ULTRADRIVE PRO, using a few practical examples. For each example there is an appropriate preset available, which you can use as a starting point for your own set-ups.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.1 Stereo Tri-Amp operation Fig. 6.1: Stereo 3-way operation Stereo Tri-Amp operation is one of the most popular applications. The stereo input signals (In A+B) are split up into three frequency bands per stereo side and then reproduced using the 6 outputs. This ensures the best possible use of your 3-way sound reinforcement system, since the individual drivers reproduce only those frequency ranges for which they are ideally suited.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.2 Stereo Bi-Amp operation plus mono subwoofer Fig. 6.2: Stereo 2-way operation plus subwoofer Each driver (speaker diaphragm) of the two 2-way speaker cabinets is controlled separately to ensure optimum reproduction of treble and mid-range frequencies. The bass is reproduced by a mono subwoofer, which is driven by a power amp in mono-bridged mode.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.3 3x Bi-Amp operation (LCR/Triple Bi-Amping) Fig 6.3: 3x2-way operation [LCR/Triple Bi-Amping] Three 2-way speakers driven from three inputs. Such a setup is used for stage monitors or in cinemas, where, in most cases, the two stereo cabinets (completely to the left and right) are used to play back music and effects, while the center cabinet reproduces voices. Hence the name L-C-R, which stands for Left-Center-Right. 24 6.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.4 Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer Fig. 6.4: Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer A full-range stereo signal is sent to two active speaker cabinets for stereo reproduction. There is no need for a dedicated frequency separation because the crossover and amplifier in the active speaker are perfectly adapted to each other. However, to achieve more power in the bass, low frequencies are cut off in the active cabinets and routed to a subwoofer.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.5 Stereo operation plus 2 subwoofers Fig. 6.5: Stereo operation plus 2 woofer cabinets Only two frequency ranges (Low and High) are used on each stereo side. The two passive speaker cabinets for the higher frequencies are limited towards the bass end and are fine-tuned in their sound with the DCXs internal equalizer.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.6 Stereo Bi-Amp operation plus subwoofer and additional monitor Fig. 6.6: Stereo 2-way operation plus subwoofer and additional monitor Inputs A+B carry the stereo signal optimized for the two 2-way speakers. The woofer signal is derived from the sum signal of A+B, limited in its frequency range and routed to the active sub-woofer. A separate signal from the mixing console (aux/subgroup) for a separate speaker can be processed via In C.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.7 Mono 6-Zone distribution mode Fig. 6.7: Mono 6-way Zoning (signal distribution mode) In this special-purpose application, the ULTRADRIVE PRO is not used as a frequency crossover but rather as a signal distributor, for dedicated EQing plus individual delays and separate volume settings for each output. The monophonic mix signal is split up and sent to six equal outputs.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.8 Stereo 3-Zone delay line Fig. 6.8: Triple stereo delay line In this application, the ULTRADRIVE PRO is not used as a crossover network. Instead, it produces stereo delay lines, i.e. stereo speaker cabinets delayed in time with regard to each other. All pairs of cabinets are supplied with the same full-range stereo input signal A+B. Then, these pairs can be placed at regular distances away from the stage, as is often the case at big open-air concerts.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.9 3.0 Channel Surround Fig. 6.9: Surround 3.0 With this 3-channel configuration your audience experiences a live surround sound that comes close to the popular Dolby® Surround sound format. The 2-way front speakers carry the main stereo signal from inputs A+B. A separate mono surround signal is supplied via In C, which is reproduced by two rear (or side) full-range speakers.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.10 Stereo 4-Way bridged system plus 2 monitors Fig. 6.10: 4-way mono-bridged operation plus 2 monitors (per stereo side) This application uses one ULTRADRIVE PRO for each stereo side. When both units are coupled to each other via the LINK jacks, and one of them is additionally connected to a notebook/PC, you can use the computer to remotely control both devices with our free CrossOverRemote Software.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.11 5-Way mono operation plus 1 additional mono signal Fig. 6.11: 5-way mono operation plus 1 additional mono signal (per stereo side) Again, two ULTRADRIVE PROs can be remotely controlled from a notebook/PC by using our free CrossOverRemote Software. This set-up is similar to the one described in chapter 6.10. Here, however, even five frequency-optimized ways per stereo side are transmitted.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 6.12 5.1 Surround Operation Fig. 6.12: Surround 5.1 With two DCX2496 units you can even realize todays most popular surround format: 5.1. In addition to the speaker cabinets and power amps (or active speakers as in the simplified illustration shown here), all you need is a surround decoder to play back preproduced 5.1 material such as DVDs, or a mixing console with six outputs (e.g. stereo out plus four subgroups).
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 The preset 5.1FRONT has been optimized for the L-C-R front speakers with 2 speaker ways each (see also chapter 5.3). The three signals required Front-Left, Front-Center, Front-Right are routed via the three inputs (A, B, C) to the first DCX2496. RS-485 (2x) Type Transmission type On the second DCX2496, the preset 5.1 REAR should be used as a starting point.
ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 8. WARRANTY § 1 WARRANTY CARD/ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in § 3. Failure to return the card in due time (date as per postmark) will void any extended warranty claims.
