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 ............................................................... 4 1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 4 1.1.1 Shipment .......................................................................... 4 1.1.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 4 1.1.3 Online registration ....................................................... 4 2. Control elements and Connections ......................... 4 2.1 Front panel ............................................................................ 4 2.2 Rear panel ............................................................................ 5 3. Practical Application ................................................. 5 3.1 Two separate unit functions ........................................... 5 3.2 Application examples ....................................................... 5 3.2.1 Series cable connection (Insert mode) ................. 5 3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode) ...... 6 3.2.3 Live sound ....................................................................... 6 3.2.4 Studio application ........................................................ 6 3.2.5 Stage operation with instrument amplifiers ...... 7 3.3 Basic operation .................................................................... 7 4. Installation ................................................................. 7 4.1 Rack mounting ..................................................................... 7 4.2 Audio connections ............................................................. 7 4.2.1 Cabling with jack cables............................................. 8 4.2.2 Connection with insert cables................................. 8 5. Specifications ............................................................. 9 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 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 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual 1. Introduction 1.1.2 Initial operation Often used in the past to compensate for the inadequacies of analogue Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near technology, the exciter in today’s Digital Age is a secret weapon of sound radiators etc. engineers for generating contemporary productions that truly stand out. You can ◊ Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct rating! now experience this exciting circuit with the SX3040. The unit works with two Please refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” section for the applicable rating. independent channels, so you can selectively process stereo or two mono signals separately from each other. For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold connector which complies with the relevant safety regulations. Whether you purchased the SX3040 for your studio, live sound or the stage, the unit’s sound qualities are so impressive that you’ll never again want to do ◊ Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded/earthed. without this sound enhancer when mixing. We at BEHRINGER hope you enjoy For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground/earth your new acquisition. conductors from the devices or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains outlet with a protective 1.1 Before you get started grounding connection. ◊ The tone quality may diminish within the range of powerful radio 1.1.1 Shipment broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport. distance between the transmitter and the unit, and use shielded cables Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs for all connections. of damage. 1.1.3 Online registration ◊ If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately; otherwise,