User Manual

XENYX

1204USB/X1204USB

Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus

Mixer with XENYX Mic

Preamps & Compressors,

British EQs, USB/Audio

Interface and energyXT2.5

Compact BEHRINGER Edition

Music Production Software

Thank you

Congratulations! In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies its incredible versatility and audio performance.

The XENYX Series represents a milestone in the development of mixing console technology. With the new XENYX microphone preamps including phantom power as an option, balanced line inputs and a powerful effects section, the mixing consoles in the XENYX Series are optimally equipped for live and studio applications.

Owing to state-of-the-art circuitry your XENYX console produces a warm analog sound that is unrivalled. With the addition of the latest digital technology these best-in-class consoles combine the advantages of both analog and digital technology.

Table of Contents

Thank you ..................................................................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2

1. Introduction ............................................................ 3

1.1 General mixing console functions .......................................3

1.2 The user’s manual .........................................................................3

1.3 Before you get started ................................................................3

2. Control Elements And Connectors ....................... 4

2.1 Mono channels ..............................................................................4

2.2 Stereo channels .............................................................................5

2.3 Connector panel and main section ......................................6

2.4 Rear view of X1204USB/1204USB .........................................9

3. Digital Effects Processor ...................................... 10

4. Installation ............................................................. 10

4.1 Rack mounting ...........................................................................10

4.2 Cable connections ....................................................................10

5. Specifications ........................................................ 12

Limited Warranty ...................................................... 14

Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 15

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Important Safety Instructions

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of suffi cient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifi cation should be performed only by qualifi ed personnel.

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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a risk of shock.

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This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.

Please read the manual.

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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 qualifi ed personnel.

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Caution

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualifi ed service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions.

Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed service personnel.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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1. Introduction

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CAUTION!

We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. Turn the MAIN MIX faders and phones control in the main section fully down before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to set the appropriate volume.

1.1 General mixing console functions

A mixing console fulfils three main functions:

• Signal processing : Preamplification, level adjustment, mixing of effects, frequency equalization.

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Signal distribution : Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects processing and monitor mix, distribution to one or several recording tracks, power amp(s), control room and 2-track outputs.

Mix : Setting the volume level, frequency distribution and positioning of the individual signals in the stereo field, level control of the total mix to match the recording devices/crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer functions can be included in this main function.

The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling you to easily keep track of the signal path.

1.2 The user’s manual

The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups according to their function. If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our website at http://www.behringer.com, where you’ll find explanations of e.g. effects and dynamics applications.

1.3 Before you get started

1.3.1 Shipment

Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.

◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

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1.3.2 Initial operation

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to avoid over-heating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature 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 same type and rating.

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Please note 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 qualified people install and operate the mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges might affect the operation of the unit.

1.3.3 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www.

behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global

Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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2. Control Elements and

Connectors

This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.

2.1 Mono channels

2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs

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COMPRESSOR

Each mono channel features a built-in compressor which lowers the dynamic range of the signal and increases its perceived loudness. The loud peaks are squashed down and the quiet sections are boosted.

Turn the COMP knob clockwise to add more compression effect. The adjacent LED with light when the effect is engaged.

2.1.2 Equalizer

All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer. All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position, the equalizer is inactive.

The circuitry of the British EQs is based on the technology used in the best-known top-of-the-line consoles and providing a warm sound without any unwanted side effects.

The result are extremely musical equalizers which, unlike simple equalizers, cause no side effects such as phase shifting or bandwidth limitation, even with extreme gain settings of ±15 dB.

Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs

MIC

Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features switchable

+48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones.

The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.

◊ Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to your loud speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 2.4.2 “Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse”.

LINE IN

Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a

¼" connector. Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be connected to these inputs.

◊ Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use both simultaneously!

LOW CUT

The mono channels of the mixing consoles have a high-slope LOW CUT filter for eliminating unwanted low-frequency signal components (75 Hz, 18 dB/octave).

GAIN

Use the TRIM control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be turned fully counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs.

Fig. 2.2: The equalizer of the input channels

The upper (HI) and the lower band (LO) are shelving filters that increase or decrease all frequencies above or below their cut-off frequency. The cut-off frequencies of the upper and lower band are 12 kHz and 80 Hz respectively. The mid band is configured as a peak filter with a center frequency of 2.5 kHz.

2.1.3 Aux sends

Fig. 2.3: The AUX SEND controls in the channel strips

Aux sends take signals via a control from one or more channels and sum these signals to a so-called bus. This bus signal is sent to an aux send connector and then routed, for example, to an active monitor speaker or an external effects device. The return from an external effect can then be brought back into the console via the aux return connectors.

For situations which require effects processing, the aux sends are usually switched post-fader so that the effects

XENYX 1204USB/X1204USB User Manual 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 turned to zero. When setting up a monitor mix, the aux sends are generally switched to pre-fader; i.e. they operate independently of the position of the channel fader.

Both aux sends are mono, are sourced after the equalizer and offer up to +15 dB gain.

◊ If you press the MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch, aux send

1 is muted, provided that it is switched post-fader.

However, this does not affect the aux send 2 of the X1204USB.

AUX 1 (MON)

In the X1204USB, aux send 1 can be switched pre-fader and is thus particularly suitable for setting up monitor mixes.

In the 1204USB, the first aux send is labeled MON and is permanently switched pre-fader.

PRE

When the PRE switch is pressed, aux send 1 is sourced pre-fader.

AUX 2 (FX)

The aux send labeled FX is for sending to effects devices and is thus set up to be post-fader.

In the X1204USB, the FX send is routed directly to the built-in effects processor.

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If you wish to use the internal effects processor, the

STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors should not be in use.

X1204USB: you can also connect an external effects processor to aux send 2, however the internal effects module will be muted.

2.1.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader

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PAN

The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image. This control features a constant-power characteristic, which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level, irrespective of position in the stereo panorama.

MUTE/ALT 3-4

You can use the MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch to divert the channel from the main mix bus to the Alt 3-4 bus. This mutes the channel from the main mix.

MUTE-LED

The MUTE LED indicates that the relevant channel is diverted to the submix (Alt 3-4 bus).

CLIP-LED

The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal is driven too high. In this case, turn down the GAIN control and, if necessary, check the setting of the channel EQ.

SOLO

The SOLO switch (X1204USB only) is used to route the channel signal to the solo bus (Solo In Place) or to the PFL bus (Pre Fader Listen). This enables you to monitor a channel signal without affecting the main output signal. The signal you hear is sourced either before (PFL, mono) or after

(solo, stereo) both the pan control and the channel fader

(see chapter 2.3.6 “Level meters and monitoring”).

The channel fader determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix (or submix).

2.2 Stereo channels

2.2.1 Channel inputs

Fig. 2.4: Panorama and routing controls

Fig. 2.5: Stereo channel inputs and LEVEL switch

Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on

¼" connectors for left and right channels. If only the connector marked “L” is used, the channel operates in mono.

Stereo channels are designed to handle typical line level signals.

Both inputs can also be used with unbalanced jacks.

LEVEL

For level matching, the stereo inputs feature a LEVEL switch which selects between +4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10 dBV

(home-recording level), the input is more sensitive than at

+4 dBu (studio level).

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2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels

The equalizer of the stereo channels is, of course, stereo. The filter characteristics and crossover frequencies are the same as those of the mono channels. A stereo equalizer is always preferable to two mono equalizers if frequency correction of a stereo signal is needed. There is often a discrepancy between the settings of the left and the right channels when using separate equalizers.

2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels

In principle, the aux sends of the stereo channels function in just the same way as those of the mono channels. As aux send paths are always mono, the signal on a stereo channel is first summed to mono before it reaches the aux bus.

2.2.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader

BAL

The function of the BAL(ANCE) control corresponds to the

PAN control in the mono channels.

The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and right input signals before both signals are routed to the main stereo mix bus.

The MUTE/ALT 3-4 switch, the MUTE-LED, 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 in order to gain an understanding of the channel strips, we now look at the mixing console from left to right.

The signals are, so to speak, collected from the same point on each of the channel strips and then routed to the main section all together.

2.3.1 Aux sends 1 and 2

Fig. 2.7: Aux send connectors

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SOLO

You can use the SOLO switch (X1204USB only) to separately monitor the aux sends via the CONTROL ROOM/PHONES outputs and check these with the level meters.

◊ If you want to monitor the signal of just one AUX bus, none of the other SOLO SWITCHES should be pressed and the MODE switch must be in the SOLO position

(not pressed down).

2.3.2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2

AUX SEND 1

If you use aux send 1 pre-fader, you would usually connect the AUX SEND 1 connector to monitors via a power amp

(or an active monitor system). If you use aux send 1 postfader, proceed as described under aux send 2.

AUX SEND 2

The AUX SEND 2 connector outputs the signal you picked up from the individual channels using the FX control. You can connect this to the input of an effects device in order to process the FX bus signal. Once an effects mix is created, the processed signal can then be routed from the effects device output back into the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors.

2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors

Fig. 2.6: AUX SEND controls of the main section

A channel signal is routed to aux send bus 1 if the AUX 1 control is turned up on the corresponding channel.

AUX SEND 1 (MON)

The AUX SEND control MON acts as master control for aux send 1 and determines the level of the summed signal.

In the X1204USB, the MON control is called AUX SEND 1.

AUX SEND 2 (FX)

Similarly, the FX control (AUX SEND 2) determines the level for aux send 2.

Fig. 2.8: Stereo aux return connectors

STEREO AUX RETURN 1

The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the return path for the effects mix generated using the postfader aux send. This is where you connect the output signal of the external effects device. If only the left connector is used, the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono.

◊ You can also use these connectors as additional line inputs.

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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!

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

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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

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.

◊ 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.

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.

◊ 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

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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 headphones 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.

+48 V

The red “+48 V” LED lights up when the phantom power supply is switched on. The phantom power supply is necessary for condenser microphones and is activated using the switch on the rear of the device.

◊ Please do not connect microphones to the mixer

(or the stagebox/wallbox) while the phantom power supply is switched on. Connect micro-phones before you switch on the power supply. In addition, the monitor/PA loudspeakers should be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute to allow for system stabilization.

LEVEL METER

The high-precision level meter accurately displays the appropriate signal level.

LEVEL SETTING:

When recording to a digital device, the recorder’s peak meter should not exceed 0 dB. This is because, unlike analog recordings, slightly excessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion.

When recording to an analog device, the VU meters of the recording machine should reach approx. +3 dB with lowfrequency signals (e.g. kick drum). Due to their inertia VU meters tend to display too low a signal level at frequencies

XENYX 1204USB/X1204USB User Manual above 1 kHz. This is why, for example, a Hi-Hat should only be driven as far as -10 dB. Snare drums should be driven to approx. 0 dB.

The peak meters of your XENYX display the level virtually independent of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types.

MODE (1204FX only)

The MODE switch determines whether the channels’

SOLO switch operates as PFL (Pre Fader Listen) or as solo

(Solo In Place).

PFL

To activate the PFL function, depress the MODE switch.

The PFL function should, as a rule, be used for gain setting purposes. The signal is sourced pre-fader and assigned to the mono PFL bus. In the “PFL” setting, only the left side of the peak meter operates. Drive the individual channels to the

0 dB mark of the VU meter.

Solo

When the MODE switch is not depressed, the stereo solo bus is active. Solo is 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 in the control room (and headphones) that have not been selected are muted thereby retaining stereo panning. The solo bus can carry the output signals of the channel pan controls, the aux sends and 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 level, irrespective of its position in the stereo panorama. If the PAN control is moved fully left or right from center, the level increases by 4 dB in that channel. This ensures that, when set in the center, the audio signal is not louder. For this reason, with the solo function activated (Solo in Place), audio signals from the channels with PAN controls that have not been moved fully to the 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 connector and are displayed by the level meters. If a solo switch is pressed, the signals from the tape input, Alt 3-4 and main mix are blocked from the control room outputs, the headphone connector and the level meter.

MAIN SOLO (1204FX only)

The MAIN SOLO LED lights up as soon as a channel or aux send solo switch is pressed. The MODE switch also has to be set at “Solo”.

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PFL (1204FX only)

The PFL LED indicates that the peak meter is set to PFL mode.

Fig. 2.12: PHONES connector

PHONES

You can connect headphones to this ¼" TRS connector.

The signal on the PHONES connection is sourced from the control room output.

2.3.7 Alt 3-4 and main mix fader

9 the MUTE switch. This can be used to route a subgroup to a further mixing console for example, or or it could be used as a recording output working in tandem with the main output.

This means you could record to four tracks simultaneously.

The icing on the cake, so to speak, is that you could connect

Y-cables to these four outputs and then connect your

8-track recorder in such a way that you have 2 x 4 tracks (e.g. channel 1 feeds track 1 and track 2, etc.). In the first recording pass, you record on tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7 and in the second pass, on tracks 2, 4, 6 and 8.

CONTROL ROOM OUTPUTS

The control room output is normally connected to the monitor system in the control room and provides the stereo mix or, when required, the solo signal.

5.5 USB input/output

Fig. 2.13: Alt 3-4 and main mix fader

Use the high-precision quality faders to control the output level of the Alt 3-4 subgroup and main mix.

2.4 Rear view of X1204USB/1204USB

2.4.1 Main mix outputs, Alt 3-4 outputs and control room outputs

Fig. 5.5 USB input/output

The XENYX mixer line has built-in USB connectivity, allowing stereo signals to be sent to and from the mixer and a computer. The audio sent from the mixer to a computer is identical to the MAIN MIX. Audio being sent to the mixer from a computer can be routed to the main mix with the

2-TR/USB TO MAIN button.

Connect the USB type B plug into the USB jack on the mixer, and the other end into a free USB port on your computer.

There are no required drivers, but we recommend that PC users install the included ASIO driver. The driver can also be downloaded from www.behringer.com.

2.4.2 Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse

Fig. 2.14: Main mix outputs, Alt 3-4 outputs and control room outputs

MAIN OUTPUTS

The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR connectors with a nominal level of +4 dBu.

ALT 3-4 OUTPUTS

The ALT 3-4 outputs are unbalanced and carry the signals of the channels that you have assigned to this group using

Fig. 2.15: Voltage supply and fuse

FUSE HOLDER

The console is connected to the mains via the cable supplied which meets the required safety standards. Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.

IEC MAINS RECEPTACLE

The mains connection is via a cable with IEC mains connector. An appropriate mains cable is supplied with the equipment.

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POWER

Use the POWER switch to power up the mixing console.

PHANTOM

The PHANTOM switch activates the phantom power supply for the XLR connectors of the mono channels which is required to operate condenser microphones. The red

+48 V LED lights up when phantom power is on. As a rule, dynamic microphones can still be used with phantom power switched on, provided that they are wired in a balanced configuration. In case of doubt, contact the microphone manufacturer!

◊ After the phantom power supply has been switched on, do not connect microphones to the mixer

(or the stagebox/wallbox). Connect the microphones before you switch phantom power on. In addition, the monitor/PA loudspeakers should be muted before activating the phantom power supply. After switching on, wait approx. one minute to allow the system to stabilize.

◊ Caution! You must never use unbalanced

XLR connectors (PIN 1 and 3 connected) on the

MIC input connectors if you want to use the phantom power supply.

SERIAL NUMBER

Please note the important information on the serial number given in chapter 1.3.3.

XENYX 1204USB/X1204USB User Manual signal (dry) and the effect signal.

This also goes for mixing effects signals with the monitor mix. The main difference is that the mix ratio is adjusted using the FX TO MON control. Of course, a signal has to be fed into the effects processor via the FX control in the channel strip for both applications.

◊ On the following page, you will find an illustration showing how to connect your foot switch correctly.

LEVEL

The LED level meter on the effects module should display a sufficiently high level. Take care to ensure that the clip

LED only lights up at peak levels. If it is lit constantly, you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion. The FX control (AUX SEND 2) determines the level that reaches the effects module.

PROGRAM

You can select the effect preset by turning the PROGRAM control. The display flashes the number of the current preset. To recall the selected preset, press the button; the flashing stops. You can also recall the selected preset with the foot switch.

3. Digital Effects Processor

Fig. 3.1: Digital effects module (only X1204USB)

24-BIT MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Here you can find a list of all presets stored in the multieffects processor. This built-in effects module produces high-grade standard effects such as reverb, chorus, flanger, delay and various combination effects. The integrated effects module has the advantage of requiring no wiring.

This way, the danger of creating ground loops or uneven signal levels is eliminated at the outset, completely simplifying the handling.

These effect presets are designed to be added to dry signals.

If you move the FX TO MAIN control, you mix the channel

4. Installation

4.1 Rack mounting

The packaging of your mixing console contains two 19" rack mount wings which can be installed on the side panels of the console.

Before you can attach the rack mount wings to the mixing console, you need to remove the screws holding the left and right side panels. Use these screws to fasten the two wings onto the console, being careful to note that each wing fits a specific side. With the rack mount wings installed, you can mount the mixing console in a commercially available 19" rack. Be sure to allow for proper air flow around the unit, and do not place the mixing console close to radiators or power amps, so as to avoid overheating.

◊ Only use the 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 illustrations below show the wiring of these cables. Be sure to use only highgrade cables.

XENYX 1204USB/X1204USB User Manual strain relief clamp sleeve tip

Strain relief clamp

Sleeve

Tip sleeve pole 1/ground

Sleeve

(ground/shield) tip pole 2

The footswitch connects both poles momentarily

¼" TS footswitch connector

Fig. 4.1: ¼" TS connector for foot switch

4.2.1 Audio connections

Please use commercial RCA cables to wire the 2-track inputs and outputs.

You can, of course, also connect unbalanced devices to the balanced input/outputs. Use either mono plugs, or ensure that ring and sleeve are bridged inside the stereo plug

(or pins 1 & 3 in the case of XLR connectors).

◊ Caution! You must never use unbalanced XLR connectors (pin 1 and 3 connected) on the MIC inputs if you intend to use the phantom power supply.

input

2

3

1

Tip

(signal)

Unbalanced ¼" TS connector

Fig. 4.3: ¼" TS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring cold (-ve) tip hot (+ve)

For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.

Balanced ¼" TRS connector

Fig. 4.4: ¼" TRS connector

1 = ground/shield

2 = hot (+ve)

3 = cold (-ve) output

1 2

3

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged

Balanced use with XLR connectors

Fig. 4.2: XLR connections

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12 strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring right signal tip left signal

1/4" TRS headphones connector

Fig. 4.5: ¼" TRS connector for headphones

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5. Specifications

Mono inputs

Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)

Type XLR, electronically balanced,

discrete input circuit

Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)

@ 0 Ω source resistance -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted

@ 50 Ω source resistance -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted

@ 150 Ω source resistance -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted

Frequency response <10 Hz - 150 kHz (-1 dB),

<10 Hz - 200 kHz (-3 dB)

Gain range +10 to +60 dB

Max. input level

Impedance

Signal-to-noise ratio

+12 dBu @ +10 dB gain

approx. 2.6 kΩ balanced

110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted

(0 dBu In @ +22 dB gain)

Distortion (THD+N) 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted

Line input

Type

Impedance

Gain range

Max. input level

¼" TRS connector electronically balanced

approx. 20 kΩ balanced 10 kΩ unbalanced

-10 to +40 dB

30 dBu

Fade-out attenuation 1

(Crosstalk attenuation)

Main fader closed

Channel muted

Channel fader closed

90 dB

89.5 dB

89 dB

Frequency response

Microphone input to main out

<10 Hz - 90 kHz

<10 Hz - 160 kHz

+0 dB / -1 dB

+0 dB / -3 dB

Stereo inputs

Type

Impedance

Max. input level

EQ mono channels

Low

Mid

High

¼"TRS connector, electronically balanced

approx. 20 kΩ

+22 dBu

80 Hz / ±15 dB

2.5 kHz / ±15 dB

12 kHz / ±15 dB

EQ stereo channels

Low

Mid

High

80 Hz / ±15 dB

2.5 kHz / ±15 dB

12 kHz / ±15 dB

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Aux sends

Type

Impedance

Max. output level

Stereo aux returns

Type

Impedance

Max. input level

Main outputs

Type

Impedance

Max. output level

Control room outputs

Type

Impedance

Max. output level

Headphones output

Type

Max. output level

DSP

Converter

Sampling rate

USB

Audio

Connector

Converter

Sample Rate

Main mix system data 2

Noise

Main mix @ -oo,

Channel fader -oo

Main mix @ 0 dB,

Channel fader -oo

Main Mix @ 0 dB,

Channel fader @ 0 dB

Power supply

Mains voltage

Power consumption

Fuse

Mains connection

¼" TS connector, unbalanced

approx. 120 Ω

+22 dBu

¼" TRS connector, electronically balanced

approx. 20 kΩ bal. / 10 kΩ unbal.

+22 dBu

XLR, electronically balanced

approx. 240 Ω bal. / 120 Ω unbal.

+28 dBu

¼" TS connector, unbal.

approx. 120 Ω

+22 dBu

¼" TRS connector, unbalanced

+19 dBu / 150 Ω (+25 dBm)

24-bit Texas Instruments TM

24-bit Sigma-Delta,

64/128-times oversampling

40 kHz

Stereo In/Out

TypeB

16-bit

48 kHz

-105 dB / -108 dB A-weighted

-95 dB / -97 dB A-weighted

-82,5 dB / -85 dB A-weighted

100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz

40 W

100 - 240 V~: T 1.6 A H 250 V

Standard IEC receptacle

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Physical

1204FX

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight (net)

1204

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Weight (net)

Measuring conditions:

1:

approx. 97 mm (3 7/8") x 247 mm

(9 11/16") x 334 mm (13 5/32")

approx. 2.60 kg (5 3/4 lbs)

approx. 97 mm (3 7/8") x 247 mm

(9 11/16") x 328 mm (13")

approx. 2.56 kg (5 5/8 lbs)

1 kHz rel. to 0 dBu; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; line input; main output; unity gain.

2: 20 Hz - 20kHz; measured at main output. Channels 1 - 4 unity gain; EQ flat; all channels on main mix; channels 1/3 as far left as possible, channels 2/4 as far right as possible. Reference = +6 dBu.

BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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Limited Warranty

§ 1 Warranty

[1] This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website www. behringer. com under “Where to Buy”, or you can contact the BEHRINGER offi ce closest to you.

[2]

BEHRINGER* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the

Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, BEHRINGER shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

[3] Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by BEHRINGER.

[4] Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING

YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH

PROOF OF PURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at www. behringer. com under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

§ 3 Return authorization number

[1] To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under “Support” at www. behringer. com. If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at www. behringer. com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at www. behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, BEHRINGER will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number.

[2]

Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER.

[3] Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

[1]

This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, BEHRINGER warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

[2]

This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modifi ed in any way. If the product needs to be modifi ed or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modifi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modifi cation/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not.

Under the terms of this limited warranty, BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modifi cation/adaptation.

[3] This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.

[4]

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

[5] Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.

[6]

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with

•

• the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; 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; damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fi re, fl ood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.

[7] Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel

(user included) will void the limited warranty.

[8] If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

[9]

Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notifi cation, BEHRINGER will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

[10]

Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis. Online auction confi rmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verifi cation and BEHRINGER will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER.

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§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, BEHRINGER shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and

BEHRINGER. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. BEHRINGER provides no other warranties for this product.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and national law

[1] This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

[2] The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

[3] This warranty does not detract from the seller’s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding BEHRINGER’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at www. behringer. com.

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Macau, including all BEHRINGER group companies

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Responsible party name: BEHRINGER USA, Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,

USA

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816

Fax: +1 425 673 7647 hereby declares that the product

XENYX 1204USB/X1204USB

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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