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EURORACK MX3242X

Fig. 4.10: Partial view of pc board carrying 8 mono and 8 Mix-B input channels

4. APPLICATIONS

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Summary of Contents for Eurorack MX3242X

Page 1: ...User s Manual EURORACK MX3242X Version 1 2 May 2001 www behringer com ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...pliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Source The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance...

Page 3: ...o share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and...

Page 4: ...rus flanger pitch shifter speaker simulation and various combinations s Extremely high headroom offering a huge dynamic range s Balanced inputs and main outputs for highest signal integrity s Ultra mu...

Page 5: ...15 2 3 1 Main input channels 16 2 3 2 Subgroups 16 2 3 3 Main mix 16 2 3 4 Direct output on each Main input channel 16 2 4 Main section 17 2 4 1 Aux Send buses 17 2 4 2 Aux Returns additional stereo l...

Page 6: ...7 4 3 5 Open 27 4 3 6 Patchbay organization 27 4 3 7 Looming problems 29 4 4 Expanding the MX3242X 29 4 4 1 Expander Port 29 4 4 2 Modifications 30 5 TECHNICAL BACKGROUND 33 5 1 Mixing 33 5 1 1 Equali...

Page 7: ...as they may seem at first provided you understand the language used The vocabulary of mixing is pretty straightforward a slot in a recorder will always be referred to as a track while that in a mixer...

Page 8: ...be used for external effects devices Stereo Aux Returns additional stereo Line inputs The MX3242X is equipped with 4 stereo Aux Returns located above the Subgroups The inputs can be used as stereo eff...

Page 9: ...e Power Supply Any amplifier circuit is limited in its transient response by the available current Every mixer has numerous operational amplifiers op amps inside to process line level signals When bei...

Page 10: ...s Please note that each angle can be mounted on a specific side only To be able to reach the rear connectors when the MX3242X is mounted in a rack you should rotate the interface panel by 90 after loo...

Page 11: ...e input signal onto the level meters in the Main section This also sends the SOLO PFL signal to the speakers For overall level setting you should use the mono PFL bus rather than the post fader and po...

Page 12: ...he EQ IN button The HI and LO bands work with shelving type filters raising or lowering all frequencies beyond the selected value The cutoff frequencies of the HI and LO bands are 12 kHz and 80 Hz res...

Page 13: ...ds to be post fader so that when a fader level is adjusted the effect intensity from that channel follows the fader Otherwise when the fader is pulled down the effect signal from that channel will sti...

Page 14: ...he various processing options in the Main input channels for the recorded tracks a method that is anything but straightforward The EURORACK MX3242X features a FLIP switch see fig 2 3 which simply exch...

Page 15: ...red For example in a live situation you can create a FOH mix with the Main Mix bus and use the Mix B channels to mix down a live recording The Mix B channels can also be used as a pre fader monitor bu...

Page 16: ...you can use the Subgroup insert points located on the interface panel 2 3 3 Main mix The MX3242X features two insert points for the Main Mix bus 2 3 4 Direct output on each Main input channel Fig 2 10...

Page 17: ...ept Aux FX Return 3 the corresponding Aux Return is automatically set to mono signal on left and right channel These inputs have a BALANCE and a LEVEL control Like the Main input channels Aux Returns...

Page 18: ...also chapter 3 PRACTISE Here the signal is always taken pre fader and routed to the mono PFL bus SOLO Pressing button once deactivates the mono PFL bus and replaces it with a separate stereo SOLO bus...

Page 19: ...board carton Use the LEVEL control to set the volume of the monitors The MONO button allows you to check that stereo signals are mono compatible All buttons are effective on the monitor output only Th...

Page 20: ...in Mix stereo field When the MAIN Mix button is up the PAN control has no influence on the Subgroup signals In live applications Subgroups are often used to combine various groups of instruments and c...

Page 21: ...Flanger 8 Medium Studio 24 Bright Flanger 9 Large Studio 25 Delay Reverb 10 Medium Concert 26 Chorus Medium Reverb 11 Large Concert 27 Chorus Large Reverb 12 Stage 28 Flanger Medium Reverb 13 Vocal 2...

Page 22: ...Heavy pitch shifting can also be used to produce a Mickey Mouse type voice effect Delay Reverb Probably the most popular combination used for vocals solo guitars etc The program employs a Bright Room...

Page 23: ...l i e unity gain 5 Route the channel as desired then switch off all PFL SOLO buttons Now set up the next channel 3 4 Desk normalization All board settings should be set to the normal default condition...

Page 24: ...t a track sheet which is still a good idea to be able to figure out channel assignments even after years On the lower part of the console s panel you can attach a strip of tape on which to make notes...

Page 25: ...for keyboards sound modules etc It should be noted though that the TO MAIN MIX button in the Mix B Main section must be pressed and the LEVEL control for the Mix B bus set to 12 o clock The Main Mix...

Page 26: ...s or turning individual modules With the help of our ULTRAPATCH PRO PX2000 an easy to use 24 Patchbay offering phone jacks throughout you can easily understand the four different modes With the ULTRAP...

Page 27: ...the digital cable route which causes interference in the digital path Use the BEHRINGER ULTRAMATCH SRC2000 specifically designed for this and other digital signal related functions Microphone inputs o...

Page 28: ...n every corner of the room To make the cabling better structured we route these units to modules 9 through 16 This allows further workmanship of the MIDI devices at the mixing console Modules 17 throu...

Page 29: ...atch leads with the screen connected at both ends Having designed mains hum out of the system make up your cable looms from the Patchbays outwards and use cable ties flexible sheaths multicores etc to...

Page 30: ...fications The modifications described below require some soldering skills and should therefore be attempted only if you have sufficient experience in soldering If in doubt please contact an electronic...

Page 31: ...31 EURORACK MX3242X Fig 4 10 Partial view of pc board carrying 8 mono and 8 Mix B input channels 4 APPLICATIONS...

Page 32: ...signals are routed to the Mix B channels where you can use the Mix B LEVEL control to determine the level sent to the direct outputs When you connect the direct outputs to the multi track recorder Ta...

Page 33: ...The broader the band the more musical but less instrument specific the effect Applying boost over a narrow bandwidth will sound honky For sounds which require drastic corrective EQ it is advisable to...

Page 34: ...ty of dynamic range and treble pre emphasis is not often necessary Just don t let the signal distort When mixing or recording keep the channel fader levels around or below 0 dB If you do find the fade...

Page 35: ...ables for the 2 Track in out traffic centre post signal ve sleeve ground screen It is possible to connect unbalanced sources to the balanced inputs Use either mono jacks or connect the ring and sleeve...

Page 36: ...ve Ground Shield Sleeve Ground Shield Tip Tip Sleeve Sleeve Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp Ring cold ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at t...

Page 37: ...300 Hz to 20 kHz 15 dB High 12 kHz 15 dB Lo Cut filter 3 dB at 75 Hz 18 dB oct Main Mix Max output 28 dBu balanced on XLR Aux Send max output 22 dBu unbalanced on jack Control Room output 22 dBu unba...

Page 38: ...o that you can restore a specific recording or live set up if need be Particularly for live applications with several groups or a series of similar concerts it can be of great help to have the require...

Page 39: ...ll 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 a...

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