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EURORACK MX802A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). 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 or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
EURORACK MX802A FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of EURORACK users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this unit.
EURORACK MX802A EURORACK ® Ultra-low noise 8-Channel Mic/Line Mixer V Ultra-low noise discrete mic preamps with +48 V phantom power V 2 stereo input channels with balanced TRS jacks V 2 additional multifunctional stereo line inputs V Extremely high headroom – offering more dynamic range V Balanced inputs for highest signal integrity V Ultra-musical 3-band EQ on all channels V Peak LEDs and switchable low-cut filter on all mono channels V 2 aux sends per channel for external effects and monitoring V Sepa
EURORACK MX802A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Architecture .................................................................................................................................... 1.2 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................. 1.2.1 PSU (power supply unit) ...............
EURORACK MX802A 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations. In purchasing our EURORACK MX802A you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible versatility and superlative audio performance. Your EURORACK is built to the same outstanding quality as our top-of-the range console, the BEHRINGER EURODESK MX9000. We recommend that you experiment with your EURORACK away from the pressures of a recording session or live concert, in order to get a feel for it. It is a musical instrument. Learn to play it well.
EURORACK MX802A 1.2.2 Warranty Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty card within 14 days from the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. Or use our online registration option available on the Internet at www.behringer.com. 1.2.3 Packing Your BEHRINGER MX802A was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling.
EURORACK MX802A 2.4 Fading and panning Level to the main mix bus is ultimately determined by the channel volume control . Channel pan positions the output of the channel in the stereo field. Its constant-power design ensures there are no level discrepancies whether a signal is hard-panned, centre-stage or somewhere inbetween. Such pinpoint accuracy will be a revelation if you have been working on consoles with lower quality circuits. 3.
EURORACK MX802A 4.2 Stereo aux returns There are two additional stereo line inputs (aux returns 1 and 2) on your MX802A. Their level can be adjusted with and . Aux returns 1 is permanently assigned to the main mix. If you connect a jack only to the left socket, the aux return 1 operates in mono. Aux return 2 can be switched between the main mix and the cue feed (aux send 1) via a switch marked “FX TO AUX 1” . This enables you to provide a wet cue mix (signal with effect i.e.
EURORACK MX802A 5. SETTING UP Experience tells us that the cables in a studio environment get tangled very quickly (inviting mistakes). A patchfield will facilitate patching and repatching considerably. The BEHRINGER ULTRAPATCH PRO PX2000 makes patching easier and trouble free, increasing both ergonomics and productivity. 5.1 Desk normalization All board settings should be set to the normal default condition before or after every session.
EURORACK MX802A 5.4 Auditioning a signal and setting up a channel 1) Where applicable, engage the low cut switch frequency content. 2) Turn up channel volume to unity gain ( counter-clockwise (minus infinity). for most mics, except for signals with desired very low to “0”). All other channel volume controls should be set fully 3) Generate a signal, i.e. a voice through a microphone. There should now be some activity at the bargraph meters .
EURORACK MX802A Modification on Mono Channels AUX AUX PRE PRE Add a ´pre´ link Cut the ´post´ track POST POST JPn JPn Before After 6. CONNECTIONS You will need a lot of cables for different purposes – see the following figures to make sure you have got the right ones. Unbalanced equipment may be connected to balanced inputs/outputs. Either use mono 1/4" jacks or connect ring and sleeve of TRS jacks. Fig. 6.
EURORACK MX802A Phantom power (+48 V DC) is provided. This can be switched on or off by the +48 V phantom switch . Care should be taken NOT to plug mics into the console (or stagebox) while the phantom power is on. Also, mute the monitor/PA speakers when turning phantom power on or off. Allow the system to adjust for a couple of seconds after engaging phantom power before setting input gains.
EURORACK MX802A 7. APPENDIX 7.1 Front & back views 14 7.
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EURORACK MX802A 7.3 Specifications Mono inputs Mic input Bandwidth Distortion (THD&N) Mic E.I.N. (22 Hz - 22 kHz) Gain range electronically balanced, discrete input configuration 10 Hz to 60 kHz, +/- 3 dB 0.007% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz, bandwidth 80 kHz -129.5 dBu, 150 Ohm source -117.3 dBqp, 150 Ohm source -132.0 dBu, input shorted -122.0 dBqp, input shorted +10 dB to +60 dB Line input Bandwidth Distortion (THD&N) Line level range electronically balanced 10 Hz to 60 kHz, +/- 3 dB 0.
EURORACK MX802A 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.
