BEHRINGER MX2442A - Manual

5 EURODESK MX2442A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Nomenclature ..............................................................................................................

6 EURODESK MX2442A 2. EURODESK OVERVIEW 1. THE MANUAL Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the EURODESK MX2442A. Our first task in writing this manual is to make you feel comfortable with the special terms that are used to describe your EURODESK MX2442A and its proper use. + ...

8 EURODESK MX2442A 2.3 Power Supply Unit (PSU) In common with most desks of this size, the EURODESK has several hundreds of line level operational amplifiers (op-amps) inside. When being driven hard, many desks begin to show signs of stress due to power supply limitations. Not so with the EURODESK. ...

10 EURODESK MX2442A 4. STEREO INPUT CHANNELS The stereo input channel consists of almonst the same controls as the mono input channel except for the input, the EQ and the BALANCE control. For further information on the remaining controls, please refer to section 3 “MONO INPUT CHANNELS”.Every stereo ...

11 EURODESK MX2442A 5. SUBGROUPS AND INSERTS 5.1 Subgroups The principal routes to multitrack are via the subgroup outputs. There are four mono (or two stereo) subgroups. All channels can access all of them, as can aux returns 1 and 2 ( & ). The subgroup level is determined by the SUBGROUP fader...

15 EURODESK MX2442A The 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 ...

16 EURODESK MX2442A 7.2 EURODESK MX2442A Patchfield and Plug Wiring Scheme Most of the inputs (inserts being the major exception) are balanced. + 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 o...

18 EURODESK MX2442A 8. SETTING UP 8.1 Selecting Inputs 1) Mono channels accept mic or line level inputs. If you are using the mic input, make sure nothing is connected to the line input (and vice-versa). Please note that mic inputs are many times more sensitive than line inputs! + Do not connect mic...

19 EURODESK MX2442A 8.4 Desk Normalization All board settings should be set to the normal default condition before or after every session. Usually faders are set to zero (minus infinity) EQs set flat, trim pots and channel aux sends turned fully anticlockwise etc. Many controls have a natural initia...

20 EURODESK MX2442A 9. MIXING TOPICS 9.2 Gain Optimization PFL (Pre-Fader-Listening) is the way to set a desk level. Setting up the channel input gain is discussed in the essential sections 3 & 4. Optimum master aux send levels will be dependent on the sensitivity of the FX device being driven, ...