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User Manual
EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX
Ultra-Low Noise Design 24/32-Input 4-Bus
Studio/Live Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamplifiers,
British EQs and Dual Multi-FX Processor
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2 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3 1. Introduction ............................................................... 5 1.1 Before you get started ...............
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3 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Important Safety Important Safety or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades Instructions Instructions § 1 Warranty with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide [1] This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the blade or the third p
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4 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual [2] Subsequently, the product must be returned in [7] Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by § 9 Amendment its original shipping carton, together with the return unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the Warranty service conditions are subject to change without authorization number to the address indicated by limited warranty. notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions MUSIC Group. [8] If an inspection of the produc
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5 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 1. Introduction ◊ Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging. FBQ Feedback Detection System ◊ Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials. One of the most outstanding features of this console is the FBQ Feedback Detection System, which is part of the graphic 1.1.2 Initial operation equalizer. This ingenious circuit makes it possible to detect and Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do
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6 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 2. Control Elements and T he second scale has a gain from +10 to -40 dBu for the line input. For devices with a nomal line output level of-10 dBV or +4 dBu the setting Connections is as follows: with GAIN fully counter-clockwise connect the external device This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. and adjust the output level recommended by the manufacturer. If available, All controls and connections are explained in
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7 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual [9] On each channel, the AUX 1 and AUX 2 controls allow you to determine the [15] The SOLO switch routes the channel signal to the solo bus (Solo In Place) level of the aux signals sent from the channel. The main aux send signal or the PFL bus (Pre Fader Listen). Thus, you can monitor a channel signal comprising the aux send signals from all channels can then be adjusted without affecting the main output signal. The signal to be monitored is with the
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8 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 2.2.3 Stereo channel aux/FX send buses Similar to the CD/TAPE inputs (see (49)) the auxiliary stereo channels can be connected to CD players, tape decks, etc., for example, to feed in Basically, the aux and FX buses on the stereo channels are the same as on the playback material. mono channels. Since aux buses are always mono, the signal from a stereo channel is first mixed to mono before it is routed to the aux bus. 2.4 Subgroups 1 - 4 2.2.4 Stere
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9 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 2.5 Mono out section for subwoofer [33] Use this high-precision MAIN fader to control the output level of the main mix. applications Using this auxiliary mono output you can route the main mix signal to a separate power amp. The tunable low-pass filter allows you to limit the signal content to the low-frequency range to get a perfect subwoofer signal. This signal is mono because very low frequencies disperse quickly, so there would be no benefit to
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10 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual [40] The SOLO/PFL switch determines whether the monitored signal is pre ◊ IMPORTANT! High volume levels may damage your hearing and/or (PFL) or post-fader (SOLO) after pressing the SOLO/PFL switch (the LED your headphones/loudspeakers. To avoid switch-on/off thumps from illuminates). The level meter indicates the corresponding signal (see (39)). the console and any downstream devices, always make sure that the When you adjust a signal with the GAIN c
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11 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual [51] These are the master AUX SEND controls 1 and 2 for adjusting the volume 2.10 Effects section level sent to the corresponding aux send connectors (see (52)). This way, you can control the mix of all AUX 1 or AUX 2 signals of the input channels. The AUX SEND section also has a SOLO switch. Fig. 2.23: Master aux send outputs [52] Use the AUX SEND outputs 1 and 2 to take the master AUX SEND signals and route them to an external effects device o
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12 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual [65] These selector switches route the effect signal to the main mix or to the [70] With the PHANTOM switch you can activate the phantom power supply subgroups 1-2 or 3-4. If the MAIN/SUB switch is not pressed, the effect for the XLR connectors of the mono channels for condenser microphones. signal is sent to the main mix and the SUB 1/2 / SUB 3/4 switch below is The +48 V-LED (37) illuminates when phantom power is on. In most cases, inoperative. If
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13 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 4. Wiring Examples on the remaining two tracks. The four return paths from the recorder are connected to four separate mono input channels on the EURODESK. The built-in 4.1 Studio set-up compressor is used only for the bass, which is why this input channel is separate from all buses (SUB and MAIN switch not pressed). The bass signal is directly The following wiring example shows a studio set-up for 4-track-recording: routed from the built-in effec
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14 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 4.2 Live set-up Keyboard Bass Drums K S O O Guitar I N V V C A E E Vocals 1 K R R R Vocals 2 E H H D E E R A A U D D M L R L R EUROPOWER EP1500 2 x EUROLIVE PROFESSIONAL Stack (B1800X PRO & B1220 PRO) EUROPOWER EP1500 SUB 1-2 switch MAIN switch L/R switch pressed pressed pressed EUROLIVE PROFESSIONAL SUB/MAIN switches B1220 PRO not pressed Fig. 4.2: Wiring the console for live operation This example shows a classic live set-up. As in the studio example,
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15 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 5. Audio Connectors The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER EURODESK are designed as unbalanced tip tip ¼" TS connectors—except for the balanced line inputs of the mono and stereo channels and the main out connectors. Of course, all inputs and outputs work sleeve sleeve shield with both balanced and unbalanced connectors. The tape ins and outs are stereo RCA connectors. ◊ Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the EURODESK.
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16 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual ¼" TRS headphones connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring right signal tip left signal Fig. 5.6: ¼" TRS connector for headphones Insert send return ¼" TRS connector strain relief clamp sleeve ring tip sleeve ground/shield ring return (in) tip send (out) Connect the insert send with the input and the insert return with the output of the effects device. Fig. 5.7: Insert send and return ¼” TRS connector behringer.com
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17 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 6. Presets Effect Description Application examples PARALLEL EFFECTS Cathedral Very dense and long reverberation of a large cathedral. Solo instruments/vocals in slow pieces. Plate Simulates the sound of early plate reverberators. A classic for drums (snare) and vocals. Concert Simulates a small theater or large concert hall. Creates an “atmosphere” (e.g. radioplay voices). Stage Very dense reverb, especially for live applications. Dissipates the sound o
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18 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual 7. Specifications Mono inputs Equalizer Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic preamp) EQ mono channels Type XLR connector, electronically LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB balanced, discrete input circuit MID 100 Hz to 8 kHz / ±15 dB 1 Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz) HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB @ 0 Ω source resistance -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted LOW CUT 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct. @ 50 Ω source resistance -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted EQ stereo channels @ 150 Ω source resistance -129 dB / 130.
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19 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual Mono output Type ¼" mono jack, unbalanced Impedance approx. 120 Ω Max. output level +22 dBu Low pass variable,30 Hz to 200 Hz, 18 dB/oct. Phones/CTRL room output Type ¼" TRS jack, unbalanced Max. output level +19 dBu / 150 Ω (+25 dBm) CD/Tape Out Type RCA connector Impedance approx. 1 kΩ Max. output level +22 dBu DSP Type Texas Instruments Converter 24-bit delta-sigma, 64/128-times oversampling Sampling rate 46 kHz 3 Main mix system data (Noise) Main
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20 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX 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 EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX 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, pur
