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XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual
AUX SEND (FX)
The
AUX SEND (FX)
jack carries the master aux mix (from the channel’s FX
controls). You can connect this to an external effects device to process the FX bus.
The processed signal can then be brought from the effects device back into the
STEREO AUX RETURN jacks.
2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors
X2442USB X1832USB
Fig. 2.9: The aux return connectors
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On the X2222USB, X1832USB and X1622USB the STEREO AUX RETURN
jacks are located on the front panel of the unit.
STEREO AUX RETURN
The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 jacks generally serve as the return for the effects
mix (created using the post-fader aux sends) by connecting the output of an
external effects device. If only the left jack is connected, the AUX RETURN is
automatically switched to mono.
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You can also use these jacks as additional line inputs.
All stereo aux returns are balanced, but can of course also be used with
unbalanced connectors. If you use an aux send for monitoring, the associated
unused stereo aux returns are available for other line level signals
(e.g. keyboards).
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A signal fed into the stereo return jacks can be output via an aux
send jack. More information on this can be found in chapter 2.3.5
“STEREO AUX RETURN 1/2 (TO AUX SEND)”.
STEREO AUX RETURN FX
The STEREO AUX RETURN FX jacks accept the effects mix return (created using
the channel FX sends). If these jacks are already in use as additional inputs,
you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel.
The advantage of this is that you can now use that channel’s EQ on the effects
return signal.
◊ In this instance, the FX control of the channel being used as an effects
return should be turned fully counterclockwise, otherwise feedback
problems could occur!
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If you wish to use the internal effects processor, do not plug any
connectors into the STEREO AUX RETURN FX jacks, unless you want to
tap the processed signal via the FX OUT (X2222USB and X2442USB only).
2.3.4 The monitor section of the X1832USB
One of the ways that the X1832USB differs from the other models of this series is
that it has a separate monitor output.
X1832USB
Fig. 2.10: Monitor output of the X1832USB
The first aux send (MON) on this console is used to set up the monitor mix from
the channels and route it to the MON SEND fader.
X1832USB
Fig. 2.11: Monitor fader of the X1832USB
MUTE
Press the MUTE switch to mute the monitor send.
SOLO
The SOLO switch routes the monitor send to the solo bus (post-fader and post-
mute) or to the PFL bus (pre-fader and pre-mute). The position of the MODE
switch in the main section determines which of the buses is selected.
2.3.5 Stereo aux return control
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 control determines the level of this signal in the
main mix. If STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is used as effects return, this will determine
the level of the effects when mixed with any “dry” channel signal.
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When used in this way, the effects device should be set at 100% effect.
X2442USB
Fig. 2.12: Stereo aux return and stereo aux return (to aux send) controls
STEREO AUX RETURN 1/2 (TO AUX SEND)
The two right-hand STEREO AUX RETURN controls have a special function:
they can be used to add an effect to a monitor mix. An example follows
(X1622USB wired to an effects device):