BEHRINGER MX3282A - Manual

5 EURODESK MX3282A TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Warranty ..................................................................................................................

8 EURODESK MX3282A 2. EURODESK OVERVIEW 2.1 Architecture The MX3282A is a conventional split console. By this we mean that the inputs and outputs occupy separate areas of the board. This makes for easier visualization of signal path compared to an in-line design, which uses combined input/output cha...

9 EURODESK MX3282A + The master clip LEDs (+22 dBu) should never be allowed to illuminate. If they do, reduce either the MAIN MIX fader or the group(s) and/or channel fader(s), or (as a last resort) the channel input gain(s). Maybe it’s time to do a round of PFL metering. + In Solo/PFL mode a 0 dB m...

11 EURODESK MX3282A Level to the group and main left and right busses is ultimately determined by the channel fader . This is designed to give a smooth logarithmic taper of a type more usually associated with megabuck consoles. The low level performance particularly is far smoother than that of a “n...

12 EURODESK MX3282A 5. SUBGROUPS AND INSERTS 5.1 Subgroups The principal routes to multitrack are via the subgroup outputs. There are eight mono (or four stereo) subgroups. All channels can access all of them, as can aux returns 1 and 2 ( ). Subgroup level is determined by the SUBGROUP fader , while...

16 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. + The 2-track input could usefully be connected to the output of a hi-fi pre-amp o...

19 EURODESK MX3282A 8. SETTING UP 8.1 Selecting Inputs 1) Mono channels accept mic or line 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 mics with ...

20 EURODESK MX3282A 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, trimpots and channel aux sends turned fully anticlockwise etc. Many controls have a natural initial...

21 EURODESK MX3282A 9.3 Normalled Fig. 9.3: Patchbay mode “normalled” Here, and in contrast to the “half-normalled” setup, the signal route of the rear phone jacks is interrupted when you insert a plug both into the upper and lower front jacks. 9.4 Open Fig. 9.4: Patchbay mode “open” This mode is us...

23 EURODESK MX3282A In patchbay 3 , modules 1 through 16 are for the channel insert. These modules are half-normalled, so that you have an additional route for the channel signals. The same applies to the insert paths of the subgroups and the master output. The headphones amp is connected to 23 &...

28 EURODESK MX3282A Channel Input Source Subgroup/Track Mic/Line mono/stereo 1 (Kick Dr.) Tape 1 mix* L m 2 (Snare Dr.) Tape 2 mix* L m 3 (Hi-Hat) Tape 3 mix* L m 4 (Tom 1) Tape 4 mix* L m 5 (etc.) Tape 5 mix* L m 6 Tape 6 mix* L m 7 Tape 7 mix* L m 8 Tape 8 mix* L m 9 Tape 9 mix* L m 10 Tape 10 mix...

29 EURODESK MX3282A Check that the input levels to each track are optimized before recording commences. 10.6 Recording Levels When recording to digital, it’s a good idea to keep the recorder’s peak meters below 0 dB. Most (not all, esp. samplers) read 0 dB with some headroom left. This is because, u...