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User Manual
XENYX
1204FX/1204
Premium 12-Input 2/2-Bus Mixer with Xenyx Mic Preamps,
British EQs, (1204FX: 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor) and
USB Audio Interface
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2 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual Thank you Table of Contents Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 1204FX/1204 you have acquired Thank you ....................................................................... 2 a mixing console whose small size belies its incredible versatility and Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 audio performance. Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 The BEHRINGER XENYX mixing console offer
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3 XENYX 1204FX/1204 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 (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the blade or the third prong are
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4 XENYX 1204FX/1204 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 product by MUSIC G
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5 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1 General mixing console functions The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare A mixing console fulfils three main functions: well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and • Signal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment, mixing of effects, boast the following features: frequency equalization. • 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom • Signal distribution
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6 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 1.3.3 Online registration 2.1.2 Equalizer Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer. by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB. In the warranty carefully. central position, the equalizer is inactive. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it The circuitry of the British EQs
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7 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 2.1.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader 2.2.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader PAN BAL The PAN control determines the position of the channel The function of the BAL(ANCE) control corresponds to the PAN control in the signal within the stereo image. This control features a mono channels. constant-power characteristic, which means the signal The balance control determines the relative proportion between the left and is always maintained at a constan
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8 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4 The MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 2 STEREO AUX RETURN 1 to either main mix (not pressed) or submix (Alt 3-4, pressed). The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors generally serve as the return path for the 2.3.5 Tape input / tape output effects mix generated using the post-fader aux send. This is where you connect the output CD/TAPE INPUT signal of the external effects devic
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9 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual CD/TAPE TO MAIN ◊ The PAN control in the channel strip offers a constant power characteristic. This means that the signal is always at a constant level, When the CD/TAPE TO MAIN switch is depressed, the 2-track input is routed to irrespective of its position in the stereo panorama. If the PAN control the main mix and thus serves as an additional input for tape machines. You can is moved fully left or right from center, the level increases by 4 dB in also con
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10 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual MAIN OUTPUTS ◊ 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 The MAIN outputs carry the MAIN MIX signal and are on balanced XLR connectors power supply. with a nominal level of +4 dBu. SERIAL NUMBER ALT 3-4 OUTPUTS Please note the important information on the serial number given in The ALT 3-4 outputs are unbalanced and carry the signals of the channels that chapter 1.
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11 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 4. Installation Balanced use with XLR connectors 4.1 Rack mounting The packaging of your mixing console contains two 19" rack mount wings which 2 1 can be installed on the side panels of the console. 3 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 input fasten the two wings onto the console, being careful to note that each wing fits 1 = ground/shiel
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12 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 5. Specifications Balanced ¼" TRS connector Mono Inputs strain relief clamp Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp) sleeve Type XLR, electronically balanced, ring discrete input circuit tip 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 sleeve ground/shield @ 150 Ω source resistance -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted Frequency response <10 Hz - 150 kHz (-1 dB), <10 Hz - 200 kHz
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13 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual EQ stereo channels Physical Low 80 Hz / ±15 dB 1204FX Mid 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 3 7 /8 x 9 11 /16 x 13 5 /32 " approx. 97 x 247 x 334 mm High 12 kHz / ±15 dB Weight (net) approx. 5 ¾ lbs / 2.60 kg Aux sends 1204 Type ¼" TS connector, unbalanced Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 3 7 /8 x 9 11 /16 x 13" Impedance approx. 120 Ω approx. 97 x 247 x 328 mm Max. output level +22 dBu Weight (net) approx. 5 5 /8 lbs / 2.56 kg Stereo aux returns
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14 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION XENYX 1204FX/1204 Responsible party name: MUSIC Group Services 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 XENYX 1204FX/1204 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
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