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 2 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Congratulations! In purchasing our XENYX 1204FX/1204 you have acquired 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 offers you premium-quality microphone Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3 preamplifiers with optional phantom power supply, balanced line inputs and 1. Introduction ............................................................... 5 the ability to connect external effects processors. Because of its extensive and 1.1 General mixing console functions ............................... 5 carefully thought-out routing possibilities, your XENYX lends itself equally to 1.2 The user’s manual ............................................................... 5 both live and studio use. 1.3 Before you get started ...................................................... 5 1.3.1 Shipment ......................................................................... 5 1.3.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 5 1.3.3 Online registration ....................................................... 6 2. Control Elements and Connectors .......................... 6 2.1 Mono channels .................................................................... 6 2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs ..................................... 6 2.1.2 Equalizer ........................................................................... 6 2.1.3 Aux sends ........................................................................ 6 2.1.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader ............... 7 2.2 Stereo channels ................................................................... 7 2.2.1 Channel inputs .............................................................. 7 2.2.2 Equalizer stereo channels ......................................... 7 2.2.3 Aux sends stereo channels ....................................... 7 2.2.4 Routing switch, solo and channel fader............... 7 2.3 Connector panel and main section ............................. 7 2.3.1 Aux sends 1 and 2 ....................................................... 7 2.3.2 Aux send connectors 1 and 2 .................................. 7 2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors .................................. 8 2.3.4 Stereo aux return .......................................................... 8 2.3.5 Tape input / tape output ........................................... 8 2.3.6 Level meter and monitoring .................................... 8 2.3.7 Alt 3-4 and main mix fader ....................................... 9 2.4 Rear view of 1204FX/1204 ............................................... 9 2.4.1 Main mix outputs, Alt 3-4 outputs and Control room outputs ............................................................................ 9 2.4.2 Voltage supply, phantom power and fuse ........ 10 3. Digital Effects Processor ......................................... 10 4. Installation ............................................................... 11 4.1 Rack mounting ................................................................... 11 4.2 Cable connections ........................................................... 11 4.2.1 Audio connections ..................................................... 11 5. Specifications ........................................................... 12 3 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual Important Safety Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Limited Warranty Limited Warranty 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 blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER offi ce 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or closest to you. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry and the point where they exit from the apparatus. (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electrical current of suffi cient magnitude electronic components of this product to be free of defects 11. Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only in material and workmanship if used under normal the manufacturer. high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or 12. Use only with the the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty modifi cation should be performed only by cart, stand, tripod, bracket, terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty qualifi ed personnel. or table specifi ed by the period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product manufacturer, or sold with shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period This symbol, wherever it appears, the apparatus. When a cart and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group alerts you to the presence of uninsulated is used, use caution when shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product dangerous voltage inside the moving the cart/apparatus using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. enclosure - voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a combination to avoid In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, risk of shock. injury from tip-over. this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., alerts you to important operating and when unused for long periods of time. one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty maintenance instructions in the period) from the date of purchase of the original product. 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. accompanying literature. Please read the manual. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been (3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug or replacement product will be returned to the user freight To reduce the risk of electric shock, do is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen prepaid by MUSIC Group. not remove the top cover (or the rear into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed (4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has are expressly excluded. to qualifi ed personnel. been dropped. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is OF PURCHASE. moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall § 2 Online registration or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, such remain readily operable. as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com Caution under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions These service instructions are for use of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your by qualifi ed service personnel only. purchase and equipment with us helps us process To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently. servicing other than that contained in the operation Thank you for your cooperation! instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed service personnel. § 3 Return materials authorization (1) 1. Read these instructions. To obtain warranty service, please contact the Legal Disclaimer Legal Disclaimer retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. 2. Keep these instructions. Technical specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your 3. Heed all warnings. notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for 4. Follow all instructions. accepts no liability for any loss which may be suff ered by any person your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com. who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or If your country is not listed, please