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User Manual

XENYX 1222FX

Premium 16-Input 2/2-Bus 
Mixer with XENYX Mic 
Preamps, British EQs, 
24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and 
USB/Audio Interface

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, the mixing 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.

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Table of Contents

Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1.  Introduction ............................................................ 3

1.1  General mixing console functions  .......................................3
1.2  The user’s manual .........................................................................4
1.3  Before you get started ................................................................4

2.  Control Elements and Connectors  ....................... 5

2.1  Mono channels ..............................................................................5
2.2  Stereo channels .............................................................................7
2.3  Connector panel and main section ......................................7
2.4  Graphic 7-band equalizer ......................................................11
2.5  Rear view of 1222FX .................................................................11

3.  Digital Effects Processor and XPQ Surround 
Function ...................................................................... 12

3.1  Digital effects processor .........................................................12
3.2  XPQ surround function ...........................................................12

4.  Installation ............................................................. 13

4.1  Rack mounting ...........................................................................13
4.2  Cable connections ....................................................................13

5.  Specifications ........................................................ 15
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 17
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 18

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Page 1: ...section the mixing 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 A50 00000 03773 Table of Contents Thank you 1 Import...

Page 2: ...requencies is now an activity that even a child could master The microphone channels feature high end XENYX Mic Preamps that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality and dynamics and boast the following features 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal clear reproduction of even the finest ...

Page 3: ...stration 1 3 3 Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the ...

Page 4: ...the main mix However the aux sends MON and FX remain active MUTE LED The MUTE LED indicates that the relevant channel is muted CLIP LED The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal is driven too high In this case lower apparent frequency increase on the channel EQ to avoid distortion For example lower the mids and the highs somewhat to emphasize the bass If you don t wish to change the EQ settings...

Page 5: ...d the aux return 1 automatically operates in mono You can also use these connectors as additional line inputs AUX RETURN 2 The AUX RETURN 2 connectors are used exactly the same way as the AUX RETURN 1 connectors If these connectors already function as additional inputs you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different stereo channel with the added benefit that the channel EQ c...

Page 6: ...te to allow for system stabilization LEVEL METER CLIP The high precision level meter accurately displays the appropriate signal level LEVEL SETTING When recording to a digital device the recorder s peak meter should not exceed 0 dB This is because unlike analog recordings slightly excessive levels can create unpleasant digital distortion When recording to an analog device theVU meters of the recor...

Page 7: ...ficiently high level Take care to ensure that the clip LED only lights up at peak levels If it is lit constantly you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion The FX SEND fader determines the level that reaches the effects module PROGRAM You can select the effect preset by turning the PROGRAM control The display flashes the number of the current preset To rec...

Page 8: ...nced 10kΩunbalanced Gainrange 10to 40dB Max inputlevel 22dBu 0dBGain Fade outattenuation1 Crosstalkattenuation Mainfaderclosed 98dB Channelmuted 85dB Channelfadermuted 85dB Frequencyresponse Microphoneinputtomainout 10Hz 90kHz 0dB 1dB 10Hz 160kHz 0dB 3dB Stereoinputs Channels5 6 7 8 Microphoneinput Type XLRmicrophoneconnector electronicallybalanced Impedance approx 2 6kΩbalanced Gainrange 0dBto 40...

Page 9: ...doesnotcoveranysuch modification adaptation regardlessofwhetheritwascarriedoutproperlyornot Underthetermsofthislimitedwarranty BEHRINGERshallnotbeheldresponsiblefor anycostresultingfromsuchamodification adaptation Thislimitedwarrantycoversonlytheproducthardware Itdoesnotcover 3 technicalassistanceforhardwareorsoftwareusageanditdoesnotcoveranysoftware productswhetherornotcontainedintheproduct Anysuch...

Page 10: ... is copyrighted No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2009 Red Chip Company Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P O Box 146 RoadTown Tortola BritishVirgin Islands Legal Disclaimer FED...

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