BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER SONIC EXCITER SX3040 1 2 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX DRIVE TUNE MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIX IN/OUT IN/OUT DRIVE TUNE MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIX POWER User Manual SONIC EXCITER SX3040 Ultimate Stereo Sound Enhancement Processor 2 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 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 ...................................................... 5 1.1.1 Shipment .......................................................................... 5 1.1.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 5 1.1.3 Online registration ....................................................... 5 2. Control elements and Connections ......................... 5 2.1 Front panel ............................................................................ 5 2.2 Rear panel ............................................................................ 6 3. Practical Application ................................................. 6 3.1 Two separate unit functions ........................................... 6 3.2 Application examples ....................................................... 6 3.2.1 Series cable connection (Insert mode) ................. 7 3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode) ...... 7 3.2.3 Live sound ....................................................................... 7 3.2.4 Studio application ........................................................ 8 3.2.5 Stage operation with instrument amplifiers ...... 8 3.3 Basic operation .................................................................... 9 4. Installation ................................................................. 9 4.1 Rack mounting ..................................................................... 9 4.2 Audio connections ............................................................. 9 4.2.1 Cabling with jack cables............................................. 9 4.2.2 Connection with insert cables............................... 10 5. Specifications ........................................................... 10 Thank you Thank you for purchasing the SONIC EXCITER SX3040. The SX3040 is a professional signal processor that lends audio signals more detail, contour and presence. Exciter technology has been part of the sound of numerous successful professional recordings since the 1970s and has gained legendary status over the years thanks to its unique sound enhancements. 3 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry © 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. and the point where they exit from the apparatus. electrical current of suffi cient magnitude Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the LIMITED WARRANTY installation or modifi cation should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, by qualifi ed personnel. or table specifi ed by the § 1 Warranty This symbol, wherever it appears, manufacturer, or sold with (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased alerts you to the presence of uninsulated the apparatus. When a cart the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in dangerous voltage inside the is used, use caution when the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can enclosure - voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a moving the cart/apparatus be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under risk of shock. combination to avoid “Where to Buy”, or you can contact the MUSIC Group offi ce injury from tip-over. closest to you. This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and alerts you to important operating and when unused for long periods of time. electronic components of this product to be free of defects maintenance instructions in the in material and workmanship if used under normal accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period qualifi ed personnel. been dropped. and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, remain readily operable. one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. period) from the date of purchase of the original product. Caution (3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired These service instructions are for use or replacement product will be returned to the user by qualifi ed service personnel only. freight prepaid by MUSIC Group. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any (4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above servicing other than that contained in the operation are expressly excluded. instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualifi ed service personnel. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. 1. Read these instructions. LEGAL DISCLAIMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF 2. Keep these instructions. OF PURCHASE. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES 3. Heed all warnings. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND § 2 Online registration 4. Follow all instructions. ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com 6. Clean only with dry cloth. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. purchase and equipment with us helps us process BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH Thank you for your cooperation! radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. § 3 Return materials authorization MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH (1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR