Behringer Sonic Exciter SX3040 - Manual (Page 6)

6 SONIC EXCITER SX3040 User Manual
3.2.2 Parallel cable connection (Aux Send Mode)
Parallel connection can be made via the Aux path of a mixing console. A parallel
decoupled pure effect signal from the effects unit is mixed with the unmodified
dry signal via this separate effects bus. Mixing of dry and effect signals occurs on
the mixing console.
◊ With parallel connection the portion of the effect signal that should be
added to the original signal is defined with the Aux Return controls on
the mixing console. The MIX control on the effects unit (SX3040) must
be set to “MAX” for this.
3.2.3 Live sound
The SX3040 is ideally suited for use with live sound systems in clubs, discos,
live concerts and public performances. Here the unit not only can considerably
improve the signal quality, but also can compensate for the inadequacies of small
or weak PA systems.
For this application the unit is ideally employed between the mixing console mix
output and the amplifier input. If a graphic equalizer is also used, it should be
positioned after the SX3040.
Channels 1 and 2 must have the same setting since this application involves
stereo processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted.
◊ With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal
that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS
PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections.
SONIC EXCITER SX3040
POWER DRIVE TUNE MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIX DRIVE IN/OUT
BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER
1
IN/OUT
BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER
2
MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX HARMONICS MIN MAX MIX
EP2000
B1220 PRO B1220 PRO
Outputs 1 Outputs 2
SX3040 Inputs 1 Inputs 2
Keyboard
1622USB
XM8500
Fig. 3.1: Use of the SX3040 with live sound systems
3.2.4 Studio application
In a studio environment the SONIC EXCITER is ideal for mastering to enhance the
sound of recordings. The SX3040 can lend your music the professional polish of
high-quality productions in just a few steps. Even if you primarily work with a
digital audio workstation, you can perform the final mastering with the SX3040
and an external recorder.
For this application connect the SX3040 before the mastering recorder.
Channels 1 and 2 must have the same settings, as this application involves stereo
processing. Otherwise, the original stereo image will be distorted.
◊ With the MIX controls you define the portion of the processed signal
that should be mixed with the original signal separately for the BASS
PROCESSOR and SONIC EXCITER sections.
SONIC EXCITER SX3040
POWER DRIVE TUNE MIX TUNE HARMONICS MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX MIX DRIVE IN/OUT
BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER
1
IN/OUT
BASS PROCESSOR SONIC EXCITER
2
MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX MIX MIN MAX TUNE MIN MAX HARMONICS MIN MAX MIX
Md Recorder
SX3040
Computer
FCA202
Keyboard
1622USB
XM8500
Fig. 3.2: The SX3040 in Studio mode