User Manual X2442 /X2222 / X1832 /X1622 Premium 24/22/18/16-Input 4/2, 3/2 and 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors, British EQs, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface 2 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited warranty ............................................................ 3 1. Introduction ............................................................... 4 1.1 General mixing console functions ................................ 4 1.2 The user’s manual ............................................................... 5 1.3 Before you get started ...................................................... 5 2. Control Elements and Connectors .......................... 5 2.1 Mono channels .................................................................... 5 2.2 Stereo channels ................................................................... 7 2.3 Interface panel and main section ................................. 8 3. Graphic 9-Band Equalizer (X1832USB only) .......... 12 4. Digital Effects Processor ......................................... 13 5. Rear Panel Connectors ............................................ 13 5.1 Main mix outputs, insert points and control room outputs.............................................................. 13 5.2 Subgroup outputs ............................................................ 13 5.3 Inserts ................................................................................... 14 5.4 Direct outputs (X2442USB only) .................................. 14 5.5 USB input/output ............................................................. 14 5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse ........................................................................................ 14 6. Installation ............................................................... 15 6.1 Rack mounting ................................................................... 15 6.2 Cable connections ........................................................... 15 7. Specifications ........................................................... 16 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, th xing 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. 3 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. and the point where they exit from the apparatus. electrical current of suffi cient magnitude © 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the installation or modifi cation should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, LIMITED WARRANTY by qualifi ed personnel. or table specifi ed by the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions This symbol, wherever it appears, manufacturer, or sold with and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s alerts you to the presence of uninsulated the apparatus. When a cart Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at dangerous voltage inside the is used, use caution when www.music-group.com/warranty. enclosure - voltage that may be suffi cient to constitute a moving the cart/apparatus risk of shock. combination to avoid injury from tip-over. This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or alerts you to important operating and when unused for long periods of time. maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has qualifi ed personnel. been dropped. Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall or splashing liquids and no objects fi lled with liquids, remain readily operable. such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 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. 1. Read these instructions. LEGAL DISCLAIMER 2. Keep these instructions. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES 3. Heed all warnings. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND 4. Follow all instructions. ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND 6. Clean only with dry cloth. ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY 4 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 1. Introduction !!CAUTION! XENYX Mic Preamp ◊ We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and Turn the MAIN MIX faders and phones control in the main section boast the following features: fully down before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to set the ◊ 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom appropriate volume. ◊ A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear 1.1 General mixing console functions reproduction of even the finest nuances A mixing console fulfils three main functions: ◊ The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely natural and transparent signal reproduction • Signal processing: ◊ They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up Preamplification to 60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply Microphones convert sound waves into voltage that has to be amplified ◊ They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your several-fold; then, this voltage is turned into sound that is reproduced 24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby maintaining optimal in a loudspeaker. Because micro phone capsules are very delicate in their audio quality construction, output voltage is very low and therefore susceptible to interference. Therefore, mic signal voltage is amplified directly at the mixer “British EQ” input to a higher signal level that is less prone to interference. This higher, interference-safe signal level has to be