Behringer DJ Equipment SX3242FX User Manual

User Manual  
EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX  
Ultra-Low Noise Design 24/32-Input 4-Bus  
Studio/Live Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamplifiers,  
British EQs and Dual Multi-FX Processor  
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
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Instructions  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
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provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
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“Where to Buy, or you can contact the BEHRINGER office  
closest to you.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
Terminals marked with this symbol carry  
electrical current of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute risk of electric shock. Use only  
[2] MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and  
electronic components of this product to be free of defects  
in material and workmanship if used under normal  
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from  
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty  
terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty  
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product  
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and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group  
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product  
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.  
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,  
this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement  
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,  
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty  
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.  
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with  
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or  
modification should be performed only by  
qualified personnel.  
12. Use only with the  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with  
the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid  
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you  
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous  
voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that  
may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.  
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you injury from tip-over.  
to important operating and maintenance  
instructions in the accompanying literature.  
Please read the manual.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed  
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
Caution  
[3] Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired  
or replacement product will be returned to the user freight  
prepaid by MUSIC Group.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
remove the top cover (or the rear section).  
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel.  
[4] Warranty claims other than those indicated above  
are expressly excluded.  
Caution  
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF  
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF  
OF PURCHASE.  
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket  
outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
do not expose this appliance to rain and  
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is  
or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall  
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as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
remain readily operable.  
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equipment right after your purchase at behringer.com  
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of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your  
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your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
Caution  
These service instructions are for use  
by qualified service personnel only.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any  
servicing other than that contained in the operation  
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified  
service personnel.  
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1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
[1] To obtain warranty service, please contact the  
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.  
Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your  
vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for  
your country listed under“Support”at behringer.com.  
If your country is not listed, please check if your problem  
can be dealt with by our“Online Support”which may  
also be found under“Support”at behringer.com.  
Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at  
behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries  
must be accompanied by a description of the problem  
and the serial number of the product. After verifying  
the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales  
receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials  
Authorization (“RMA”) number.  
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4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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[2] Subsequently, the product must be returned in  
its original shipping carton, together with the return  
authorization number to the address indicated by  
MUSIC Group.  
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[7] Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by  
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the  
limited warranty.  
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without  
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions  
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[8] If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group  
shows that the defect in question is not covered by the  
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by  
the customer.  
[3] Shipments without freight prepaid will not  
be accepted.  
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[9] Products which do not meet the terms of this  
limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s  
expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer  
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after  
notification, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with  
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will  
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a  
written repair order.  
[1] This limited warranty does not cover consumable  
parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.  
Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or  
meters contained in the product to be free from defects in  
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days  
from date of purchase.  
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if it has been electronically or mechanically modified  
in any way. If the product needs to be modified or  
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical  
or safety standards on a national or local level, in any  
country which is not the country for which the product  
was originally developed and manufactured, this  
modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect  
in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does  
not cover any such modification/adaptation, regardless  
of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the  
terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not  
be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a  
modification/adaptation.  
[10] Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new  
products directly in online auctions. Purchases made  
through an online auction are on a“buyer beware”basis.  
Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not  
accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will  
not repair or replace any product purchased through an  
online auction.  
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original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and  
is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently  
purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.)  
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf  
of MUSIC Group.  
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hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for  
hardware or software usage and it does not cover  
any software products whether or not contained in  
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unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software  
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Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable  
local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer  
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect  
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability  
of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the  
invoiced value of the product.  
[4] This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-  
applied serial number has been altered or removed from  
the product.  
[5] Free inspections and maintenance/repair work  
are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in  
particular, if caused by improper handling of the product  
by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal  
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,  
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants  
and similar parts.  
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This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive  
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes  
all other written or oral communications related to this  
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for  
this product.  
[6] Damage/defects caused by the following conditions  
are not covered by this limited warranty:  
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national law  
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improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the  
unit in compliance with the instructions given in  
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;  
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.  
[2] The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein  
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of  
applicable mandatory local laws.  
connection or operation of the unit in any way  
that does not comply with the technical or safety  
regulations applicable in the country where the  
product is used;  
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obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the  
product and any hidden defect.  
damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature  
(accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that  
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.  
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1. Introduction  
FBQ Feedback Detection System  
Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or  
its packaging.  
Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.  
One of the most outstanding features of this console is the  
FBQ Feedback Detection System, which is part of the graphic  
equalizer. This ingenious circuit makes it possible to detect and  
subsequently eliminate feedback frequencies very quickly.  
FBQ increases the brightness of the EQ fader LEDs for the frequency bands where  
feedback is occurring. What used to be a tedious search for feedback frequencies  
is now mere child’s play.  
1.1.2 Initial operation  
Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit  
near radiators etc.  
Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the correct rating!  
Please refer to the “Specifications” section for the applicable rating.  
For connection to the mains use the enclosed power cord with cold connector  
which complies with the relevant safety regulations.  
XENYX Mic Preamps  
The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps  
that compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound  
quality and dynamics and boast the following features:  
Please make sure that all devices are properly grounded. For your own  
safety, never remove or disable the ground conductors from the devices  
or on the power cords. The unit must always be connected to the mains  
outlet with a protective grounding connection.  
130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom  
A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear  
reproduction of even the finest nuances  
We would like to point out that high volume levels may damage your  
hearing and/or your headphones/loudspeakers. To avoid switch-on/off  
thumps from the console and any downstream devices, always make  
sure that your power amp(s) or active speakers are the last components  
that are switched on and the first to be switched off. Always make sure  
that the appropriate volume is set.  
The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely  
natural and transparent signal reproduction  
They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to  
60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply  
Important notes concerning installation  
They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your  
24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby maintaining optimal  
audio quality  
The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful  
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the  
distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded  
cables for all connections.  
“British EQ”  
The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of  
top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world  
for their incredibly warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain  
settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties.  
1.1.3 Online Registration  
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase  
warranty carefully.  
What is more, the EURODESK comes with two effects processors  
using 24-bit A/D and D/A converters and the effects algorithms of  
our renowned 19" multi-effects device VIRTUALIZER PRO  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it  
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact  
the BEHRINGER 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 (http://behringer.com).  
DSP2024P. Each processor offers 99 presets with first-class room  
simulations, delay and modulation effects as well as compressor, tube distortion  
and numerous other effects available—all with excellent audio quality!  
The mixer is equipped with a state-of-the-art integrated  
switch-mode power supply. Unlike conventional designs,  
this supply automatically adapts to supply voltages between  
100 and 240 V. With its considerably higher efficiency, it is also  
more economical in terms of power consumption than standard power supply units.  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair  
claims more quickly and efficiently.  
1.1 Before you get started  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
1.1.1 Shipment  
1.2 The manual  
Your product was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport.  
Nevertheless, if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs  
of damage.  
This manual is designed to give you an overview of all control elements and  
at the same time inform you in detail about how to use them. To provide you  
with a clear structure, we have grouped the control elements according to their  
function. They can easily be found on the enclosed numbered illustrations.  
If you need more detailed information on specific topics, please visit our web site  
at behringer.com. The product-related information pages and the ULTRANET-  
based glossary explain the relevant audio engineering terminology in full detail.  
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.  
We recommend that you use a flight case to give the unit optimum  
protection during use or transport.  
Always use the original box to prevent damage during storage  
or transport.  
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2. Control Elements and  
Connections  
The second scale has a gain from +10 to -40 dBu for the line input.  
For devices with a nomal line output level of-10 dBV or +4 dBu the setting  
is as follows: with GAIN fully counter-clockwise connect the external device  
and adjust the output level recommended by the manufacturer. If available,  
the output level display of the external device should read 0 dB with signal  
peaks. For +4 dBu increase GAIN, for -10 dBV increase it further. The fine-  
tuning can be done with a music signal and the LEVEL SET LED, which will  
illuminate when the optimum operating level has been set.  
This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console.  
All controls and connections are explained in full detail.  
2.1 Mono input channels  
2.1.1 Microphone and line inputs  
[5] Mono channels are equipped with a high-slope LOW CUT filter eliminating  
unwanted low-frequency signals, such as floor rumble (18 dB/oct., -3 dB  
at 80 Hz).  
2.1.2 Equalizer  
All mono input channels are equipped with a 3-band equalizer. The maximum  
boost/cut of the individual bands is 15 dB, in mid position the EQ is set to neutral.  
Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of the mic/line inputs  
Fig. 2.2: Equalizer section of input channels  
[1] Each mono input channel is equipped with a balanced microphone input  
on an XLR connector, which provides +48 V phantom power for condenser  
microphones at the touch of a button (see rear panel).  
[6] The HIGH control in the EQ section controls the high frequency range of  
the respective channel. It is a shelving-type filter which can boost or cut all  
frequencies above a fixed frequency (12 kHz).  
Be sure to switch off your audio system before you activate the  
phantom power supply to prevent audible switch-on thumps from  
reaching your monitor speakers. Please also note the information given  
in chapter 2.11 “Rear panel”.  
[7] The MID control allows you to raise or lower the mid-range level. It is a semi-  
parametric peak filter, which boosts or cuts the frequency range around a  
variable mid-range frequency. Use the FREQ control to select the mid-range  
frequency from 100 Hz to 8 kHz. Then use the MID control to boost or cut the  
selected frequency range.  
[2] Each mono input also has a balanced line input on ¼" TRS connectors.  
Of course, these inputs can also be used with unbalanced plugs  
(¼" TS connector).  
[8] The LOW control boosts or cuts the low-frequency range. Like the HIGH filter  
it is a shelving-type filter, which raises or lowers the level of all frequencies  
below a specific frequency (80 Hz).  
[3] The INSERT I/O connector is used to process a signal with dynamic  
processors or equalizers. This insert point isprefader, pre-EQ and  
pre-aux send.  
2.1.3 Aux/FX send buses  
Unlike reverb and other effects, which are usually added to the dry signal,  
dynamic processors process the entire signal. So, aux send buses are not the  
best solution here. Instead, dynamic processors and equalizers are inserted  
into the signal path. Once processed, the signal then re-enters the mixing  
console at the same point where it left. Signal interruption only occurs if  
a plug is inserted into the corresponding jack (¼" stereo plug: tip = signal  
output, ring = input). All mono input channels are equipped with insert  
points. They can also be used as pre-EQ direct outputs, without signal  
flow interruption. For this you need a cable with a ¼" TS connector on the  
recorder/effects processor end, and a bridged stereo ¼" TRS connector on  
the console end (tip and ring interconnected).  
Aux sends enable you to take the signals from one or multiple channels and  
collect them on one bus. This signal is then present at one of the aux send jacks,  
from where it can be routed to an active monitor speaker or external effects  
device, for example. The FX returns are subsequently used as a return bus for the  
processed signal.  
[4] The GAIN control adjusts the input gain. Be sure to set this control fully  
counter-clockwise before you connect or disconnect a signal source to or  
from one of the inputs.  
GAIN has a dual scale: the first scale has a gain from +10 to +60 dB for  
the MIC input.  
Fig. 2.3: AUX/FX send controls in the channel strips  
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[9] On each channel, the AUX 1 and AUX 2 controls allow you to determine the  
level of the aux signals sent from the channel. The main aux send signal  
comprising the aux send signals from all channels can then be adjusted  
with the corresponding master AUX SEND controls (51), and is present at the  
AUX SEND outputs (52). Both aux sends are mono, post-EQ, with a gain of up  
to +15 dB.  
[15] The SOLO switch routes the channel signal to the solo bus (Solo In Place)  
or the PFL bus (Pre Fader Listen). Thus, you can monitor a channel signal  
without affecting the main output signal. The signal to be monitored is  
taken either pre (PFL, mono) or post-panorama control (Solo, stereo) and  
post-channel fader (depending on the position of the SOLO/PFL switch (40)).  
[16] The SUB switch routes the signal to the respective subgroups.  
Your EURODESK features 4 subgroups (1-2 and 3-4). With the PAN control on  
the input channel (see (12)) you can determine to which of the two groups the  
signal is routed (hard left: sub 1 or 3, hard right: sub 2 or 4).  
[10] Press the PRE switch to set all aux sends to pre-fader. In this case,  
the volume of the aux signals is no longer dependent on the fader position,  
so you can create completely independent monitor mixes.  
For most applications when controlling an external effects device from [17] The MAIN switch routes the signal to the main mix.  
one of the aux buses, the aux sends must be set post-fader, so that  
the effect volume in a channel depends on the position of the channel  
fader. Otherwise, the effect signal would still be audible, even if the  
channel was turned down completely. For this type of application it is  
advisable to leave the PRE switch out (= not pressed).  
[18] The channel fader governs the level of the channel signal as part of the main  
mix (or submix).  
2.2 Stereo channels  
[11] FX 1 and FX 2 controls provide a direct route to the built-in effects processor. 2.2.1 Channel inputs  
Additionally, they can be used to control an external effects unit, via the  
FX SEND 1 and 2 outputs (similar to the AUX SEND 1 and 2 jacks). To ensure  
that the internal effects processor and the FX SEND outputs actually get a  
signal, the corresponding FX control must not be set fully counter-clockwise  
(-oo), and the master FX SEND (see (60)) must be turned up. The FX buses are  
hard wired post-fader.  
Please also read chapter 2.10 “Effects section” and  
3 “Digital effects processor”.  
2.1.4 Mono channel fader and further control elements  
Fig. 2.5: Stereo channel inputs  
[19] Each stereo channel is equipped with two balanced line-level inputs on ¼"  
TRS connectors for the left and right channels. The channels can also process  
mono signal, as long as you use the “LEFT” jack only.  
[20] All stereo channel strips have a GAIN control for gain adjustment. Its scale  
ranges from +20 to -20 dB and allows you to adapt the input level to the  
line inputs.  
2.2.2 Stereo channel equalizer  
Fig. 2.4: Channel fader, pan control, mute button, etc.  
[12] The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal in the  
stereo mix as well as the subgroup to which the channel signal is routed  
(see chapter 2.4).  
Fig. 2.6: Stereo channel equalizer  
[13] Use the MUTE switch to mute the channel signal, so it is no longer part of  
the main mix. At the same time, all aux buses set to post-fader are muted for  
the respective channel, while the pre-fader monitor buses remain operative.  
The MUTE LED is illuminated when the channel is muted.  
The stereo channels are equipped with a stereo equalizer. The filter types  
and cutoff frequencies for HIGH and LOW filters are the same as on the mono  
channels. Instead of one semi-paramtric midrange band, the stereo channels  
have two separate midrange bands (21)(HIGH MID and LOW MID) with fixed  
mid-frequencies (3 kHz and 400 Hz). Stereo EQs are preferable for processing  
[14] The CLIP LED illuminates when the channel overloads. In this case,  
please reduce the input gain using the GAIN control. This LED also illuminates the frequency response of stereo signals. With two mono equalizers you might  
when you activate the solo function with the SOLO switch below.  
encounter problems with different settings between the left and right channels.  
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2.2.3 Stereo channel aux/FX send buses  
Similar to the CD/TAPE inputs (see (49)) the auxiliary stereo channels can  
be connected to CD players, tape decks, etc., for example, to feed in  
playback material.  
Basically, the aux and FX buses on the stereo channels are the same as on the  
mono channels. Since aux buses are always mono, the signal from a stereo  
channel is first mixed to mono before it is routed to the aux bus.  
2.4 Subgroups 1 - 4  
2.2.4 Stereo channel fader and other control elements  
Fig. 2.9: Subgroups 1 - 4  
The EURODESK has 4 subgroups enabling you to create mono or stereo mixes  
from multiple input signals. Subgroups are controlled from one (mono) or two  
(stereo) subgroup faders. Additionally, it is possible to connect the subgroup  
outputs as tape sends to a multi-track recorder.  
Fig. 2.7: Channel fader, balance control, mute switch, etc.  
[25] The subgroup faders determine the volume of the subgroup signal at the  
subgroup output (28). Depending on the position of the routing switch (27)  
you can thus control the subgroup volume in the main mix.  
[22] The BAL(ANCE) control has the same function as the PAN control on  
the mono channels. It determines the relative volume of the left and  
right input signals before they are routed to the stereo main mix bus  
(or to two subgroups).  
[26] The SOLO switch routes the subgroup signal to the solo bus (Solo In Place)  
or PFL bus (Pre Fader Listen), so that you can monitor the subgroup signal  
without affecting the main or sub output signals. The signal to be monitored  
is taken either pre (PFL, mono) or post-subgroup fader (Solo, stereo),  
depending on the position of theSOLO/PFL switch (40)). The SOLO LED  
illuminates when the SOLO switch is pressed.  
All other control elements of the stereo channels work in the same ways as their  
counterparts on the mono channels (faders, MUTE switches, etc.).  
Please note: When you route a stereo channel to the subgroups  
using the SUB switches, please be sure to set the BAL control to  
its mid position, so that the signal is sent to two subgroups and  
remains stereo.  
[27] Use the routing switches for the subgroups to send the subgroup signal to  
the main mix. You can route it to the left stereo side (=LEFT pressed), to the  
right stereo side (=RIGHT pressed) or to both (=LEFT and RIGHT pressed).  
For example, when you have created a stereo submix using subgroups 1 and  
2, be sure to route group 1 to the left and group 2 to the right side to  
maintain proper stereo positioning. If it is a mono submix with just one  
subgroup, route it to the left and right sides of the main mix to make the  
signal audible on both sides.  
2.3 Stereo channels 21 - 24 (SX2442FX) or  
29 - 32 (SX3242FX)  
Fig. 2.10: Subgroup outputs 1 - 4  
[28] These four SUBGROUP OUT (puts) carry the signals of the individual  
subgroups. For multi-tracking connect the outputs to the inputs of a  
multi-track recorder (see chapter 4.1 “Studio set-up”).  
Fig. 2.8: Auxiliary stereo channels  
Your EURODESK has two stereo channels with an aux send section (23)(AUX 1  
and AUX 2) and one LEVEL control. (24)For these channels, the aux buses are  
hard-wired to pre-fader and are therefore particularly useful for monitoring.  
They have no routing switches and are always sent to the main mix. Like the  
normal stereo channels they have two line-level inputs on ¼" TRS connectors  
for the left and right channels, and a SOLO switch.  
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2.5 Mono out section for subwoofer  
applications  
[33] Use this high-precision MAIN fader to control the output level of the main mix.  
Using this auxiliary mono output you can route the main mix signal to a separate  
power amp. The tunable low-pass filter allows you to limit the signal content to  
the low-frequency range to get a perfect subwoofer signal. This signal is mono  
because very low frequencies disperse quickly, so there would be no benefit to  
position this signal in the stereo mix.  
Fig. 2.14: XLR main out connectors  
[34] The MAIN OUT(puts) are balanced XLR connectors with a nominal operating  
level of +4 dBu and provide the main mix signal.  
Fig. 2.15: Main out connectors and main insert  
[35] The MAIN OUT ¼" TRS connectors outputs also provide the main mix signal.  
Fig. 2.11: Mono out fader and low-pass filter  
[36] Like the channel inserts, the MAIN INSERT connectors can be used to  
connect a dynamics processor or equalizer for further processing of the mix  
signal. The MAIN INSERT refers to the Main Outs (XLR and ¼" TRS  
connectors), the MONO OUT (see (32)) and, if the MAIN switch in the  
PHONES/CONTROL ROOM section is pressed, also to the PHONES/CTRL ROOM  
output (see (46)).  
[29] The MONO fader controls the volume of the signal present at the  
MONO OUT (see (32)).  
[30] The FREQ control adjusts the cut-off frequency of the low-pass filter  
(30 to 200 Hz). Frequencies above cut-off are filtered out when activated.  
[31] Use the LOW PASS FILTER switch to activate the filter function (LED illuminates).  
fig. 2.12: Mono out connector  
[32] The MONO OUT connector provides the line-level mono signal for  
connection to the inputs of a power amp or active speaker. You can also use  
this output as a monitor bus, e.g. to connect a headphone amplifier. In this  
case, the signal should of course not be limited by the low-pass filter.  
2.6 Main out section  
Fig. 2.16: Level meter  
[37] The red “+48 V” LED illuminates when phantom power is on.  
Phantom power is required for the operation of condenser microphones,  
and can be switched on with the corresponding switch on the rear of  
the console.  
[38] The POWER LED is illuminated when the console is switched on.  
[39] The high-precision level meter accurately indicates the output signal level.  
For example, when you press the SOLO switch on one of the input channels,  
its signal level will be displayed here, either pre-fader (PFL) or post-fader  
(SOLO), depending on the position of the SOLO/PFL switch (see (40)). In PFL  
mode only the left display is active, because the PFL signals are mono.  
Fig. 2.13: Main out fader  
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[40] The SOLO/PFL switch determines whether the monitored signal is pre  
(PFL) or post-fader (SOLO) after pressing the SOLO/PFL switch (the LED  
illuminates). The level meter indicates the corresponding signal (see (39)).  
When you adjust a signal with the GAIN control, it is advisable to select PFL  
mode, so that the level shown is independent of the channel fader position.  
IMPORTANT! High volume levels may damage your hearing and/or  
your headphones/loudspeakers. To avoid switch-on/off thumps from  
the console and any downstream devices, always make sure that the  
power amp(s) or active speaker(s) are the last components that are  
switched on and the first to be switched off. Always make sure that the  
appropriate volume is set.  
2.6.1 Talkback  
2.7 CD/tape  
The talkback function of the EURODESK allows you to communicate with the  
musicians in the recording room or on the stage. The talkback signal is  
present at the AUX SEND outputs, which are particularly useful for  
monitor/ headphone mixes.  
Fig. 2.20: CD/tape  
[47] TO MAIN controls the volume of, for example, a CD player connected to the  
CD/tape input connectors (see (49)).  
Fig. 2.17: Talkback section  
[48] When the STANDBY switch is pressed, all input channels are muted. Only the  
CD/tape signal will be routed to the main mix. In this way, you can prevent  
the microphones from pickung up unwanted sounds or noise that would  
interfere with CD playback during a break. The main mix and channel faders  
can remain in their normal positions while playing back music from CD  
(using the CD/TAPE INPUTs (49)), so you don’t lose your mix.  
[41] The LEVEL control determines the volume of the talkback signal at the  
AUX 1/2 outputs.  
[42] Use the TALK TO AUX 1/2 switch to activate the built-in talkback  
microphone. Its signal is sent to the AUX SEND jacks 1 and 2. Keep the  
switch pressed while you’re speaking.  
[43] This is the built-in talkback microphone.  
2.6.2 Phones & control room  
Fig. 2.21: CD/tape connectors  
Fig. 2.18: Phones/control room section  
[49] The CD/TAPE INPUT RCA connectors are for the connection of CD players,  
tape decks or other line-level sources. The signal volume is adjusted with  
the TO MAIN control.  
[44] The PHONES/CTRL R control adjusts the volume of the headphones  
connected to the PHONES/CTRL ROOM OUT jack (see (46)). If you have an active  
monitor speaker or power amp connected here, you can also control the  
monitor volume.  
[50] The CD/TAPE OUTPUT RCA connectors provide the stereo main mix signal to  
a tape deck or DAT recorder to record your mix. The signal is taken pre-fader,  
so that it will not be influenced by the fader positions.  
[45] These switches select the signal sent to the PHONES/CTRL ROOM jack.  
Available sources are: MAIN, CD/TAPE, AUX 1/2 and subgroups 1 - 2 and 3 - 4.  
2.8 Master aux send 1 and 2  
Fig. 2.19: Phones/control room output  
[46] Connect your headphones or monitor speaker to the PHONES/CTRL  
ROOM OUT ¼" TRS connector.  
Fig. 2.22: Master aux sends  
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[51] These are the master AUX SEND controls 1 and 2 for adjusting the volume  
level sent to the corresponding aux send connectors (see (52)). This way,  
you can control the mix of all AUX 1 or AUX 2 signals of the input channels.  
The AUX SEND section also has a SOLO switch.  
2.10 Effects section  
Fig. 2.23: Master aux send outputs  
[52] Use the AUX SEND outputs 1 and 2 to take the master AUX SEND  
signals and route them to an external effects device or your monitor  
speakers. Subsequently, you can return the effect signal, e.g. via the  
STEREO FX RETURN inputs (see (67)) or specific input channels.  
Fig. 2.25: The digital effects processor  
2.9 Graphic 9-band stereo equalizer  
[57] Here you will find a list of all multi-effects presets (see also chapter 3  
“Digital effects processor”).  
[58] The FX LED level meters show the effects processor’s input signal.  
Be sure that the clip LED only illuminates with signal peaks. If it is lit  
all the time, the effects processor is overloading and hence producing  
unpleasant distortion.  
[59] The Effect displays show the currently selected presets.  
[60] This is the master FX 1 (or 2) SEND control for adjusting the volume of all  
FX send signals at the corresponding FX send jacks (see (66)) and at the inputs  
of the built-in effects processor. Use it to control the master signal of all  
FX 1/FX 2 signals from the input channels. When neither of the FX SEND  
controls is turned up, the effects processor will not receive a signal.  
Fig. 2.24: The graphic stereo equalizer  
[61] Turn the FX 1 (or FX 2) control to select an effects preset. Then, push it  
briefly to confirm your selection and activate the new effect.  
[53] Your EURODESK is equipped with a graphic 9-band stereo equalizer  
processing either the main or the AUX 1 signal. Use the EQ to adapt the  
sound to the room acoustics.  
[62] The FX 1 (or 2) TO AUX 1 controls allow you to add the effect signal from  
the built-in effects processor (FX1 or FX2) to the AUX 1 monitor signal.  
Naturally, the effects processor must be provided with an input signal  
(i.e. the FX controls in the channel strips plus the FX SEND controls and the  
channel faders must be turned up).  
[54] Use the EQ IN switch to switch the equalizer on. In this case, the fader  
LEDs illuminate.  
[55] With the MAIN/AUX 1 switch you can determine the signal to be processed,  
[63] This is the FX 1 (or 2) TO AUX 2 control adding the effect signal from the  
effects processor to the AUX 2 monitor signal. See (62)for further details.  
either main or AUX 1.  
[56] Press the FBQ IN switch to activate the FBQ Feedback Detection System.  
The frequencies causing feedback are indicated by the brightly lit fader  
LEDs, while all other LEDs are darker. Simply lower the level of the brightly  
lit faders until feedback disappears.  
[64] The FX 1 (or 2) TO MAIN control routes the effect signal either to the main  
mix or the subgroups 1 and 2 (or 3 and 4), depending on the position of the  
selector switch (see (65)). When it is hard left, no effect signal will be audible.  
Here, too, the FX controls in the channel strips plus the FX SEND controls and  
the channel faders must be turned up.  
When the switch is in the “AUX 1” position (see (55)), the EQ fader  
LEDs show both the MAIN and the AUX 1 signal simultaneously.  
However, if feedback occurs in one of the signals, those signals without  
feedback will be faded out to enable clear identification of where  
feedback is occurring. If the MAIN signal happens to be the one carrying  
feedback, put the switch (55) to “MAIN” and then use the 9-band EQ to  
remove the feedback.  
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[65] These selector switches route the effect signal to the main mix or to the  
subgroups 1-2 or 3-4. If the MAIN/SUB switch is not pressed, the effect  
signal is sent to the main mix and the SUB 1/2 / SUB 3/4 switch below is  
inoperative. If the upper switch is pressed (SUB), however, the lower  
switch determines whether the effect signal is routed to subgroups 1 and 2  
(SUB 1/2) or 3 and 4 (SUB 3/4).  
[70] With the PHANTOM switch you can activate the phantom power supply  
for the XLR connectors of the mono channels for condenser microphones.  
The +48 V-LED (37)illuminates when phantom power is on. In most cases,  
dynamic microphones can still be used as long as they are connected in  
a balanced configuration. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer of  
your microphone!  
[71] The mains connection is a standard IEC receptacle. An appropriate power  
cord is supplied with the unit.  
[72] FUSE HOLDER. Before connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that  
the voltage setting matches your local voltage. Blown fuses should only  
be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Please also read the  
information given in chapter 6 “Specifications”.  
[73] SERIAL NUMBER.  
Fig. 2.26: FX send and return connectors  
3. Digital Effects Processor  
[66] The FX SEND 1 and 2 connectors also provide the master FX send signals,  
for example, to connect them to the inputs of an external effects device.  
However, these are “dry” signals only with no “effect signals” from the  
built-in effects processor!  
[67] The Stereo FX RETURN inputs 1 and 2 return the effect signals from external  
effects processors and add them to the main mix.  
Fig. 3.1: List of all effects presets  
99 FIRST-CLASS PRESETS  
Here is the list of all multi-effects presets. The built-in  
effects processor offers you various standard effects such as  
Fig. 2.27: Footswitch connectors  
reverb, chorus, flanger, delay and a variety of combination  
effects from our renowned studio effects processor  
VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P. Use the FX control on the channels and the FX SEND  
control to supply the effects processor with signals. A built-in digital stereo  
effects processor has the benefit of no external wiring, thus reducing the risk of  
ground loops or level differences. Handling is therefore much easier.  
[68] The FOOTSW(ITCH) connector allows you to connect a standard dual  
footswitch to separately enable/disable FX 1 or FX 2. The tip of the ¼" plug  
controls FX 1, the ring controls FX 2.  
2.11 Rear panel  
PARALLEL FX  
The effects presets 1 to 70 provide classic “add-to-mix” effects. So, when you  
turn up the FX 1 (or 2) TO MAIN control, you create a mix of the (dry) channel  
signal and the effect signal. The balance between the two signals can be set  
with the FX send and FX 1/2 TO MAIN controls.  
This also applies to adding effect signals to the AUX 1 (or 2) monitor mix,  
with the exception that the mix here is adjusted with the AUX 1 (or 2) control in  
the channel strip and the FX TO AUX 1 (or 2) potentiometer. Of course, the effects  
processor must receive a signal from the channel using the FX 1 (or 2) control.  
Make sure that the PRE switch in the corresponding channel strip(s) is pressed.  
Otherwise, the AUX buses will be set post-fader making the volume of the  
AUX monitor signal dependent on the position of the channel fader(s).  
Fig. 2.28: The rear panel of the EURODESK  
INSERT FX (channel is muted)  
Effects presets #71 and higher process the entire signal, unlike the “add-to-  
mix” effects. When you use an insert preset, be sure to separate the respective  
channel from all buses (SUB button and MAIN button not pressed) and only  
route the effect signal to the main mix (FX 1/2 control, FX SEND 1/2 control and  
FX TO MAIN 1/2 control).  
[69] Use the POWER switch to put the mixer into operation. This switch should  
always be in the “Off” position when you connect your unit to the mains.  
Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from  
the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main  
cord plug or appliance coupler. When installing the product, ensure the  
plug or appliance coupler is readily operable. Unplug the power cord  
when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.  
The channel fader of the corresponding channel remains active and  
governs (in combination with the FX controls) the signal level sent to  
the built-in effects processors.  
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4. Wiring Examples  
4.1 Studio set-up  
The following wiring example shows a studio set-up for 4-track-recording:  
the drums are mixed down to two subgroups and then routed via the subgroup  
outputs to two tracks of the multi-track recorder. The remaining two subgroups  
are used to record the guitar, keyboard (stereo channel) and two vocal signals  
on the remaining two tracks. The four return paths from the recorder are  
connected to four separate mono input channels on the EURODESK. The built-in  
compressor is used only for the bass, which is why this input channel is separate  
from all buses (SUB and MAIN switch not pressed). The bass signal is directly  
routed from the built-in effects processor to the respective subgroups  
(FX TO MAIN control). The MAIN/SUB switch in the FX1 section is pressed,  
but NOT the SUB 1/2 SUB 3/4 button.  
Keyboard  
Bass  
Drums  
Multi-track-  
recorder  
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Vocals 1  
Vocals 2  
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EUROPOWER EP1500  
HPS3000  
TRUTH B2030P  
SUB 3-4 switch  
pressed  
SUB 3-4 switch  
pressed  
SUB 1-2 switch  
pressed  
MAIN switch  
pressed  
SUB/MAIN switches  
not pressed  
Fig. 4.1: Wiring the console for studio operation  
Please make sure that none of the subgroup routing switches  
(1-2 and 3-4) is pressed in the channels connected to the recorder  
returns. Otherwise, a feedback loop will be created as soon as you  
start recording. Only press the MAIN switch on these input channels,  
so that the tape return signals are routed to the main outs and  
Phones/CTRL room outputs of the console.  
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4.2 Live set-up  
Keyboard  
Bass  
Guitar  
Vocals 1  
Vocals 2  
Drums  
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EUROPOWER EP1500  
2 x EUROLIVE PROFESSIONAL  
Stack (B1800X PRO & B1220 PRO)  
EUROPOWER EP1500  
SUB 1-2 switch  
pressed  
MAIN switch  
pressed  
L/R switch  
pressed  
EUROLIVE PROFESSIONAL  
B1220 PRO  
SUB/MAIN switches  
not pressed  
Fig. 4.2: Wiring the console for live operation  
This example shows a classic live set-up. As in the studio example, four drum  
microphones, bass, keyboard (stereo channel), guitar and two vocal microphones  
are connected. The four drum channels (kick drum, snare, overhead L, overhead R)  
are mixed down to two subgroups and then routed to the main mix. This way,  
it is possible to conveniently control the volume of the entire drums in the main  
mix with the two subgroup faders. The built-in compressor insert effect is used  
for the bass. The corresponding input channel is separate from all buses and the  
bass signal is routed directly from the internal effects processor to the main mix  
bus. The MAIN/SUB switch must not be pressed in this case and the position of the  
SUB 1/2 SUB 3/4 switch is irrelevant.  
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5. Audio Connectors  
The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER EURODESK are designed as unbalanced  
¼" TS connectors—except for the balanced line inputs of the mono and stereo  
channels and the main out connectors. Of course, all inputs and outputs work  
with both balanced and unbalanced connectors. The tape ins and outs are stereo  
RCA connectors.  
tip  
tip  
sleeve  
sleeve  
shield  
Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the  
EURODESK. During installation and operation, the user must have  
sufficient electrical contact to earth. Electrostatic charges might  
affect the operation of the unit.  
Fig. 5.3: RCA cable  
Balanced use with XLR connectors  
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector  
Strain relief clamp  
Sleeve  
2
1
3
input  
Tip  
1 = ground/shield  
2 = hot (+ve)  
3 = cold (-ve)  
Sleeve  
(ground/shield)  
1
2
3
output  
Tip  
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged  
(signal)  
Fig. 5.4: XLR connectors  
Fig. 5.1: ¼" TS connector  
¼" TS footswitch connector  
Balanced ¼" TRS connector  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
ring  
tip  
tip  
sleeve  
pole 1/ground  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
ring  
cold (-ve)  
tip  
pole 2  
tip  
hot (+ve)  
The footswitch connects both poles momentarily  
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,  
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.  
Fig. 5.5: ¼" TRS footswitch connector  
Fig. 5.2: ¼" TRS connector  
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¼" TRS headphones connector  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
ring  
tip  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
ring  
right signal  
tip  
left signal  
Fig. 5.6: ¼" TRS connector for headphones  
Insert send return ¼" TRS connector  
strain relief clamp  
sleeve  
ring  
tip  
sleeve  
ground/shield  
ring  
return (in)  
tip  
send (out)  
Connect the insert send with the input and the  
insert return with the output of the effects device.  
Fig. 5.7: Insert send and return ¼” TRS connector  
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6. Presets  
Effect  
Description  
Application examples  
Solo instruments/vocals in slow pieces.  
PARALLEL EFFECTS  
Cathedral  
Very dense and long reverberation of a large cathedral.  
Simulates the sound of early plate reverberators.  
Simulates a small theater or large concert hall.  
Very dense reverb, especially for live applications.  
You can clearly hear the walls of the room.  
Plate  
A classic for drums (snare) and vocals.  
Creates an “atmosphere(e.g. radioplay voices).  
Dissipates the sound of keyboard pads, for example.  
Reverb effect that isn’t directly noticeable.  
Gives a sound source more “class”in the mix.  
Perfect for processing drums.  
Concert  
Stage  
Room  
Studio  
Adds spaciousness to the sound; signals sound natural, not “flat.  
Simulates a small, lively (strongly reflecting) hall.  
Reproduces a middle-sized room without late reflections.  
Very dense reverb with pronounced early reflections.  
Simulates a classic spring reverberation.  
Small Hall  
Ambience  
Extremely versatile effect.  
Early Reflections  
Spring Reverb  
Gated Reverb  
Reverse Reverb  
Chorus  
Drums, percussion, slap bass  
Extremely versatile effect.  
Reverb that is synthetically cut off  
Produces a very “crispsnare sound.  
Reverb with reversed envelope, i.e. it slowly gets louder.  
Slight detuning of the original signal.  
Produces a very spaced out vocal sound.  
Extremely versatile effect (guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards etc.).  
Extremely versatile effect (guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards etc.).  
Extremely versatile effect (guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards etc.).  
Organ/keyboards.  
Flanger  
A slightly delayed signal is added to the original signal, producing phase shifting of the signals.  
Another phase-shift effect.  
Phaser  
Rotary Speaker  
Delay  
Simulation of a classic effect for electronic organ.  
Delay of the input signal with several repetitions.  
Combination of chorus and reverb.  
Extremely versatile effect.  
Chorus & Reverb  
Flanger & Reverb  
Phaser & Reverb  
Rotary Speaker & Reverb  
Delay & Reverb  
Delay & Chorus  
Delay & Flanger  
INSERT EFFECTS  
Compressor  
A classic effect for vocals.  
Flanger combined with a reverb effect.  
All-purpose effect.  
Phaser combined with a reverb effect.  
All-purpose effect.  
Rotary Speaker effect combined with reverb.  
Delay combined with reverb.  
Organ/keyboards/electric guitar.  
The most common combination for vocals, solo guitar, etc.  
Makes vocals stand out in the mix. Good intelligibility is preserved.  
Ideal for creating a slightly spaced out sound.  
Widens the signals and produces interesting repetition effects.  
Similar to Delay & Chorus, but with audible up/downward modulation.  
Soft or loud passages are raised or lowered in level respectively.  
Single signals, especially from microphones.  
Single signals, especially from microphones.  
No dynamics limitation (see Compressor), but quite the opposite: interference  
(noise, hum, etc.) is reduced in level.  
Expander  
Gate  
A gate opens for a specific period of time to make a specific signal pass, and then closes abruptly.  
Extremely efficient compression through automatic adaptation of compression parameters.  
“Controlsfeedback-prone microphones/eliminates interference.  
Gives mix signals a constant output level.  
Ultramizer  
Gives keyboard sounds some special “class”/sound effect for electric  
basses.  
Ultrabass  
Combines sub-harmonics processor, bass exciter and limiter.  
Panner  
The signal “wanders”between the sides of the stereo basis.  
Special effect, e.g. for radioplay soundtracking.  
Exciter  
Adds synthetic harmonics to the signal, resulting in increased presence and “loudness.  
Both mix and single signals. Improves intelligibility of vocal signals.  
Auto Filter  
Tube Distortion  
Guitar Amp  
Vinylizer  
Level-dependent boost of a specific frequency band, similar to auto-wah effect for electric guitars. DJ-ing/sound effects for live events/electric guitar or bass.  
Simulates the tube distortion of classic guitar amplifiers.  
Guitar amp simulation.  
Electric guitar/vocals/keyboards.  
Electric guitar or bass.  
Adds the clicks and noise of old vinyl records.  
1-kHz test tone.  
DJ-ing/sound effects for live events.  
Makes P.A. level setting easier.  
Test Tone  
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7. Specifications  
Mono inputs  
Equalizer  
Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic preamp)  
EQ mono channels  
LOW  
Type  
XLR connector, electronically  
balanced, discrete input circuit  
80 Hz / 15 dB  
MID  
100 Hz to 8 kHz / 15 dB  
12 kHz / 15 dB  
Mic E.I.N.1 (20 Hz - 20 kHz)  
@ 0 Ω source resistance  
@ 50 Ω source resistance  
@ 150 Ω source resistance  
Frequency response  
<10 Hz - 160 kHz  
HIGH  
-134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted  
-131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted  
-129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted  
LOW CUT  
80 Hz, 18 dB/oct.  
EQ stereo channels  
LOW  
80 Hz / 15 dB  
500 Hz / 15 dB  
3 kHz / 15 dB  
12 kHz / 15 dB  
LOW MID  
-1 dB  
HIGH MID  
<10 Hz - 200 kHz  
-3 dB  
HIGH  
Gain range  
+10 dB to +60 dB  
+12 dBu @ +10 dB GAIN  
approx. 2.6 kΩ balanced  
Channel inserts  
Type  
Max. input level  
¼" TRS jack, unbalanced  
+22 dBu  
Impedance  
Max. input level  
AUX/FX Send  
Type  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted  
(0 dBu In @ +22 dB GAIN)  
¼" mono jack, unbalanced  
approx. 120 Ω  
Distortion (THD + N)  
Line input  
0.005 % / 0.004 % A-weighted  
Impedance  
Max. output level  
FX Returns  
Type  
+22 dBu  
Type  
¼" TRS jack,  
electronically balanced  
Impedance  
approx. 20 kΩ balanced,  
approx. 10 kΩ unbalanced  
¼" mono jack, unbalanced  
approx. 10 kΩ  
Impedance  
Max. input level  
Subgroup outputs  
Type  
Gain range  
-10 dB to +40 dB  
+22 dBu  
Max. input level  
Fade-out attenuation2 (Crosstalk attenuation)  
+22 dBu @ 0 dB GAIN  
¼" mono jack, unbalanced  
approx. 120 Ω  
Main fader closed  
Channel muted  
90 dB  
84 dB  
85 dB  
Impedance  
Max. output level  
Main outputs (XLR)  
Type  
+22 dBu  
Channel fader muted  
Frequency response (Mic In Main Out)  
XLR connector,  
<10 Hz - 90 kHz  
<10 Hz - 160 kHz  
Stereo inputs  
Type  
+0 dB / -1 dB  
electronically balanced  
+0 dB / -3 dB  
Impedance  
approx. 240 Ω balanced,  
120 Ω unbalanced  
Max. output level  
Main outputs (¼")  
Type  
+28 dBu  
2 x ¼" TRS jack, balanced  
Impedance  
approx. 20 kΩ balanced,  
10 kΩ unbalanced  
¼" TRS jack, electronically balanced  
Gain range  
Max. input level  
CD/Tape in  
Type  
-20 dB to +20 dB  
Impedance  
approx. 240 Ω balanced,  
120 Ω unbalanced  
+22 dBu @ 0 dB GAIN  
Max. output level  
Main Inserts  
Type  
+28 dBu  
RCA connector  
approx. 10 kΩ  
+22 dBu  
¼" TRS jack, unbalanced  
+22 dBu  
Impedance  
Max. input level  
Max. input level  
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Mono output  
Type  
¼" mono jack, unbalanced  
Impedance  
Max. output level  
Low pass  
approx. 120 Ω  
+22 dBu  
variable,30 Hz to 200 Hz, 18 dB/oct.  
Phones/CTRL room output  
Type  
¼" TRS jack, unbalanced  
Max. output level  
CD/Tape Out  
Type  
+19 dBu / 150 Ω (+25 dBm)  
RCA connector  
approx. 1 kΩ  
+22 dBu  
Impedance  
Max. output level  
DSP  
Type  
Texas Instruments  
Converter  
24-bit delta-sigma,  
64/128-times oversampling  
Sampling rate  
46 kHz  
Main mix system data3 (Noise)  
Main mix @ -∞, channel fader @ -∞ -100 dB / -102.5 dB A-weighted  
Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ -∞ -82 dB / -85 dB A-weighted  
Main mix @ 0 dB, channel fader @ 0 dB -72 dB / -75 dB A-weighted  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Fuse (100 - 240 V~, 50/60 Hz)  
Mains connector  
50 W  
T 2,0 A H 250 V  
Standard IEC receptacle  
Physical/weight  
SX2442FX  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
3.9 x 26.9 x 16.1"  
100 x 682 x 410 mm  
Weight (net)  
SX3242FX  
19 lbs / 8.6 kg  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
3.9 x 35.3 x 16.1"  
100 x 896 x 410 mm  
Weight (net)  
24.3 lbs / 11.0 kg  
1 Equivalent Input Noise  
2 Measuring conditions: 1 kHz rel. to 0 dBu; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; line input; main output; unity gain.  
3 20 Hz - 20 kHz; measured at main output. Channels 1 - 4 unity gain; EQ flat; all channels on main mix;  
channels 1/3 as far left as possible; channels 2/4 as far right as possible; reference = +6 dBu.  
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts,  
modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and  
appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS  
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE  
INFORMATION  
EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX  
Responsible party name:  
Address:  
BEHRINGER USA, Inc.  
18912 North Creek Parkway,  
Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,  
USA  
Phone/Fax No.:  
Phone: +1 425 672 0816  
Fax: +1 425 673 7647  
EURODESK SX2442FX/SX3242FX  
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed  
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Important information:  
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by BEHRINGER  
USA can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.  
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