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EURODESK MX2442A

2. EURODESK OVERVIEW

1. THE MANUAL

Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the EURODESK MX2442A. Our first task in

writing this manual is to make you feel comfortable with the special terms that are used to describe your

EURODESK MX2442A and its proper use.

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Reading this manual will make you aware of the many possibilities the EURODESK MX2442A

offers you. Please keep this manual safely for future reference.

Your BEHRINGER MX2442A was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect

the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its

contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.

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If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the

shipping  company  immediately,  otherwise  claims  for  damage  or  replacement  may  not  be

granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.

1.1 Nomenclature

Most specialist subjects are not really all that difficult provided you understand the language used, and the

vocabulary of mixing is pretty straight-forward. Nevertheless, it should be clear what certain terms mean.

A “slot” in a recorder will always be referred to as a track, while that in a mixer will invariably be a channel.

A group will always refer to a sub-mix of channels. Similarly the term “band” will be mentioned only in conjunction

with frequency.

1.2 Structure

Working with complex systems like live or studio mixing consoles, it is impossible to deal with all the features

and possibilities at the same time. Therefore, we have divided the EURODESK manual into separate chapters

to make it easier to find any kind of information and tips. Sometimes you will find cross references where

subjects overlap.
You will, for example, find information about channel EQs in chapters 3.2 and 4.2 while the general use of

equalizers has, according to its importance, its own chapter.

1.3 The Separate View Sheet

On a separate sheet you will find drawings showing the front, the connector panel and the rear panel of your

EURODESK. The block diagram is shown, too. Always keep this sheet available while studying this manual.
All EURODESK functions will be numbered consistently throughout the manual, whether they be in the text or

in an illustration.

2. EURODESK  OVERVIEW

2.1 Architecture

The MX2442A is a typical split console. As such, the inputs and outputs occupy separate areas of the board.

This makes it easier to visualize the signal path compared to an in-line design which uses combined input/

output channels. The main section on the right hand side handles all the outputs (as well as 4 stereo aux

returns and a 2-track tape input) while the input channels are located on the left.

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Summary of Contents for Eurodesk MX2442A

Page 1: ...EURODESK MX2442A www behringer com Version 1 1 May 2002 User s Manual ENGLISH All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...ventilation openings Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliance including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The app...

Page 3: ...ER family With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality manufactu...

Page 4: ...e main mix s Clear and easy comprehensible design as split console input and main sections divided s State of the art 4580 ICs and high quality components guarantee crystal clear audio performance and...

Page 5: ...ubgroups 11 5 2 Insert Points 11 6 MAIN SECTION 13 6 1 Aux Masters 13 6 2 Monitoring 14 6 3 Headphones 14 6 4 SOLO PFL 14 6 5 2 Track In and Output 14 6 6 Talkback 15 7 CONNECTIONS 15 7 1 EURODESK MX2...

Page 6: ...p will always refer to a sub mix of channels Similarly the term band will be mentioned only in conjunction with frequency 1 2 Structure Working with complex systems like live or studio mixing consoles...

Page 7: ...des six master aux send outputs each with separate SOLO switch Stereo aux returns In the mid upper section you will find two stereo aux returns each of them equipped with a SOLO switch BALANCE and LEV...

Page 8: ...PSU and thereby your EURODESK 3 MONO INPUT CHANNELS Each channel comes with a balanced line level input on 1 4 TRS jack and an XLR mic input Press the PHANTOM switch at the back panel if required The...

Page 9: ...will be heard In most consoles such a wet mix requires the use of a pre setting for the channel aux send losing fader control With the EURODESK you can have a virtually wet mix with fader control Chan...

Page 10: ...aves The upper and lower shelving controls have their turnover frequencies fixed at 12 kHz and 80 Hz whereas the midrange controls and have their bell center frequencies set at 3 kHz and 500 Hz All ba...

Page 11: ...cessing or equalization to a channel a group or the mix Unlike reverbs etc which are usually added to the dry signal dynamic processing is normally applied across an entire signal Here an aux send wou...

Page 12: ...the EQ dynamics processing takes place If you want the aux sends to be post processing you will need to address the signal to one of the subgroups and then insert the EQ dynamics processor between the...

Page 13: ...returns which can also be seen as two additional mono or stereo line inputs On these inputs there is up to 20 dB of gain available Alternatively a mono center panned signal may be returned by pluggin...

Page 14: ...EQ settings for four headphone mixes a total of 12 headphones can be connected 6 4 SOLO PFL SOLO SOLO is short for Solo in Place and is the preferred method for auditioning an isolated signal or grou...

Page 15: ...2A Back Panel Serial Number DC power in This circular multiway connector distributes the different DC operating voltages delivered by the PSU 18 V audio circuits 48 V mic phantom power 12 V lamp and 5...

Page 16: ...Use custom made RCA cables for the 2 track in out traffic center post signal ve sleeve ground screen Monitor control room outputs Will feed a pair of speakers via an amp of course Balanced 1 4 TRS soc...

Page 17: ...17 EURODESK MX2442A Fig 7 1 Different plug types 7 CONNECTIONS All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 18: ...esired low frequency content 4 Set CHANNEL MODE to PFL up 5 Depress the SOLO switch 8 3 Auditioning a Signal and Setting Up a Channel 1 Make a typical noise or roll the tape There should now be some a...

Page 19: ...and way The broader the band the more musical but less instrument specific the effect Applying boost over a narrow bandwidth will sound Honky The two semi parametric bands of the EURODESK EQ have thei...

Page 20: ...ter says you re just hitting 0 dB then it must be coming from the aux send amp or the FX unit If PFL on the aux send reveals nothing amiss turn down the input on the FX unit and turn up the desk s aux...

Page 21: ...areas around the holes and bowed slightly upwards in between Aux sends 1 2 pre EQ All channel aux sends are post EQ If you want to convert them carry out the modification described below to each chan...

Page 22: ...nels assigned Unity gain channels muted 87 0 dBr ref 4 dBu all input channels assigned Unity gain Submaster output Max output 22 dBu balanced unbalanced Fader range 10 dB to 85 dB Main mix section Noi...

Page 23: ...will be repaired or replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on...

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