Behringer MX3282A - Manual (Page 16)

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EURODESK MX3282A
With the MON/CTR LEVEL control fully clockwise, your 2-track input will be matched to the semi-
professional level -10 dBV. For higher output recording sources (e.g. +4 dBu) turn the level of down.
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The 2-track input could usefully be connected to the output of a hi-fi pre-amp or integrated
amplifier, allowing you to easily audition a variety of sources (e.g. CD, phono etc.).
2-track output
A pair of balanced XLR and jack connectors deliver the mix output to your 2-track recorder (or PA system) at
+4 dBu. Alternative RCA phono (-10 dBV) connectors are provided, too.
Level to tape is ultimately determined by precision faders
. Main mix insert points are provided for patching
a gate, a compressor etc. pre-fader. This is important: Connecting a compressor or gate after the 2-track
output would disrupt any attempt to acquiring a smooth fade using the output faders.
Although the 2-track output is primarily designed for recording, it can also be used as a PA feed, or as a send
to the input of your sampler. In fact up to three simultaneous destinations can be serviced without resorting to
a patchbay or splitter leads—there are three separate 2-track outputs on your EURODESK!
6.6 Talkback
The built-in flush-mounted mic is activated by depressing the non-latching TALK switch just above the
MAIN MIX faders. Engaging talkback dims the control room monitors, (not lights!) by -20dB to avoid feedback.
This does not affect the other talkback routes.
Talkback level is set by
, and the mic can be routed to any or all of auxes 1/2, 5/6 or 7/8 ( , , )
—in other words every possible pre-fader (cue) aux send—to enable you to talk to artists remotely through their
headphones or personal stage mixes.
Sometimes you will want a much higher rejection of feedback than a flush-mounted talkback mic could ever
provide. When running a live concert mix, a dynamic mic plugged into a spare channel and routed to all the
pre-fader sends only will do the job.
7. CONNECTIONS
7.1 EURODESK MX3282A Back Panel
DC power in
This circular multiway connector distributes the different DC operating voltages delivered by the PSU: +/-18 V
(audio circuits), +48 V (mic phantom power), +12 V (lamp) and +5 V (LEDs).
Phantom power switch
When using capacitor mics, +48 V DC can be switched globally on or off by (also see “Mic inputs”).
7.2 Patchfield and Plug Wiring Scheme
Most of the inputs (inserts being the major exception) are balanced. Refer to section 9 “PATCHBAY” if you are
not sure what this means.
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Unbalanced equipment may be connected to balanced inputs/outputs. Either use mono 1/4"
jacks or connect ring and barrel of TRS jacks (or pin 1 and 3 of XLR plugs).
Mono input channels 1 - 24
Insert points: unbalanced send and return on a single 1/4" TRS socket, wired tip = send, ring = return, sleeve
= ground/screen.
Line inputs: balanced 1/4" TRS sockets, wired tip = hot (+ve), ring = cold (-ve), sleeve = ground/screen.
Mic inputs: XLR-type connectors, wired pin 1 = ground/screen, 2 = hot (+ve), 3 = coid (-ve), for balanced low-
level operation.
7. CONNECTIONS