Behringer XENYX USB X1222 - Manual (Page 5)

5 XENYX X1222USB User Manual
1.2 The user’s manual
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, as
well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you understand
the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups according to
their function.
1.3 Before you get started
1.3.1 Shipment
Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe
transport. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the
packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have
occurred during transit.
◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
1.3.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
avoid over-heating. Please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature
devices such as radiators or power amps. The console is connected to the mains
via the supplied power cable. The console meets the required safety standards.
Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.
◊ Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own
safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical
devices or power cables, or render them in operative.
◊ Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the
mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have
sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
might affect the operation of the unit.
1.3.3 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your
purchase by visiting behringer.com (alternatively 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 equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not
be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment
packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information).
Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest
you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. Control Elements and Connectors
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console.
All controls, switches and connectors will be discussed in detail.
2.1 Mono channels
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of mic/line inputs
MIC
Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR
connector and also features switchable +48 V phantom power supply for
condenser microphones. The XENYX preamps provide undistorted and noise-free
gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.
◊ Please mute your playback system before you activate the phantom
power supply to prevent switch-on thumps being directed to your
loud speakers. Please also note the instructions in chapter 2.5
“Rear view of X1222USB”.
LINE IN
Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼" connector.
Unbalanced devices (mono jacks) can also be connected to these inputs.
◊ Please remember that you can only use either the microphone
or the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use
both simultaneously!
INSERT
Insert points enable the processing of a signal with dynamic processors or
equalizers. They are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. Unlike reverb
or other effects devices, whose signals are usually added to the dry signal,
dynamic processors are most effective on the complete signal. In this case,
aux send paths are a less-than-perfect solution. It is better to interrupt the
signal path and insert a dynamic processor and/or equalizer. After processing,
the signal is routed back to the console at precisely the same point it left.
However, the channel signal path is interrupted only if a plug is inserted into the
corresponding jack (stereo phone plug: tip = signal output; ring = return input).
All mono input channels are equipped with inserts.
Inserts can also be used as pre-EQ direct outputs, without interrupting the signal
path. To this end, you will need a cable fitted with mono phone plugs on the tape
machine or effects device end, and a bridged stereo phone plug on the console
side (tip and ring connected).