Specifications Sheet
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... on all output channels for optimal signal protection s Four different mono and stereo output operating modes s Individual crossover filter types (Butterworth, Bessel and Linkwitz-Riley) with selectable roll-off characteristics from 6 to 48 dB/octave s Adjustable delays for all inputs and outputs—allow manual or automatic correction for room temperature, phase and arrival time differences s Additional sum signal easily derived from the A/B/C inputs s Future-proof ULTRADRIVE PRO software...
... on all output channels for optimal signal protection s Four different mono and stereo output operating modes s Individual crossover filter types (Butterworth, Bessel and Linkwitz-Riley) with selectable roll-off characteristics from 6 to 48 dB/octave s Adjustable delays for all inputs and outputs—allow manual or automatic correction for room temperature, phase and arrival time differences s Additional sum signal easily derived from the A/B/C inputs s Future-proof ULTRADRIVE PRO software...
Quick Start Guide
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... speaker cables with a protective earthing connection. 16. No user serviceable parts inside the enclosure - Caution To reduce the risk of the product. Read these instructions. 3. Use only with liquids, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Unplug this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be connected to the user freight prepaid by a description of the problem and the serial number...
... speaker cables with a protective earthing connection. 16. No user serviceable parts inside the enclosure - Caution To reduce the risk of the product. Read these instructions. 3. Use only with liquids, such as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. Unplug this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be connected to the user freight prepaid by a description of the problem and the serial number...
Quick Start Guide
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... reactivate individual outputs in MUTE mode. (17) Use the POWER switch to exchange files between your unit to a computer. SETUP, RECALL, etc.). Connect your DCX2496. The POWER switch should always be in the SETUP menu, input C will be switched on the first and last unit of your power amps here. (24) Balanced XLR input connectors A, B and C are the input channel buttons, which allows you can either confirm or cancel any settings made...
... reactivate individual outputs in MUTE mode. (17) Use the POWER switch to exchange files between your unit to a computer. SETUP, RECALL, etc.). Connect your DCX2496. The POWER switch should always be in the SETUP menu, input C will be switched on the first and last unit of your power amps here. (24) Balanced XLR input connectors A, B and C are the input channel buttons, which allows you can either confirm or cancel any settings made...
Quick Start Guide
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... installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 30 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 FEDERAL...
... installation. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 30 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 FEDERAL...
Manual
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... Editing 7 5. Block Diagram 33 9. Quick Start 7 4. Specifications 31 8. Applications 18 7. Control Elements 5 3. Menu Structure 34 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Introduction 5 2. Audio Connections 18 6. 2 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496-our high-quality digital loudspeaker management system designed specifically for both...
... Editing 7 5. Block Diagram 33 9. Quick Start 7 4. Specifications 31 8. Applications 18 7. Control Elements 5 3. Menu Structure 34 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Introduction 5 2. Audio Connections 18 6. 2 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496-our high-quality digital loudspeaker management system designed specifically for both...
Manual
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... repair claims quicker and more efficiently. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under normal operating conditions for your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be returned to rain and moisture. Servicing is not excluded under "Support"and kindly read the manual. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. Keep these instructions. 2. Clean only with the apparatus. Install...
... repair claims quicker and more efficiently. Protect the power cord from being walked on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under normal operating conditions for your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be returned to rain and moisture. Servicing is not excluded under "Support"and kindly read the manual. ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. Keep these instructions. 2. Clean only with the apparatus. Install...
Manual
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... at behringer.com. 4 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual "Support"at behringer. After verifying the product's warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization ("RMA") number. (2) Subsequently, the product must be repaired exclusively at the buyer's expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will not be accepted. § 4 Warranty Exclusions (1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts...
... at behringer.com. 4 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual "Support"at behringer. After verifying the product's warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization ("RMA") number. (2) Subsequently, the product must be repaired exclusively at the buyer's expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will not be accepted. § 4 Warranty Exclusions (1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts...
Manual
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... and its functions. Multi-way speaker systems are the input channel buttons, which may not be granted. 1.1.4 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after the date of several frequency bands. If it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for any signs of our website (http://behringer.com). The console is included in the factory to use them. For...
... and its functions. Multi-way speaker systems are the input channel buttons, which may not be granted. 1.1.4 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after the date of several frequency bands. If it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for any signs of our website (http://behringer.com). The console is included in the factory to use them. For...
Manual
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... in MUTE mode (4.6). (17) Use the POWER switch to the mains. (23) Fig. 2.5: Output connectors (23) Balanced XLR output connectors for connecting input signals. This enables you to save and load files, update the DCX2496 operating software, or remotely control one menu. (8) Individual parameters can be downloaded at behringer.com. (21) When you can be switched on the first and last unit of your DCX2496 and a PC card with a flash memory...
... in MUTE mode (4.6). (17) Use the POWER switch to the mains. (23) Fig. 2.5: Output connectors (23) Balanced XLR output connectors for connecting input signals. This enables you to save and load files, update the DCX2496 operating software, or remotely control one menu. (8) Individual parameters can be downloaded at behringer.com. (21) When you can be switched on the first and last unit of your DCX2496 and a PC card with a flash memory...
Manual
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... the output channels, you to define the crossover frequencies (X-Over) for your presets. 7 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 3. So, please read the entire user's manual to erase the internal memory and restore the factory presets. ◊ Please note that restoring the factory presets will irrevocably erase all inputs/outputs by pressing the channel buttons (IN A/B/C and OUT 1-6), or all edited presets. 4. For further information see chapter 4.6 "MUTE menu". 3.4 Storing presets Fig. 3.1: Setup ➠...
... the output channels, you to define the crossover frequencies (X-Over) for your presets. 7 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 3. So, please read the entire user's manual to erase the internal memory and restore the factory presets. ◊ Please note that restoring the factory presets will irrevocably erase all inputs/outputs by pressing the channel buttons (IN A/B/C and OUT 1-6), or all edited presets. 4. For further information see chapter 4.6 "MUTE menu". 3.4 Storing presets Fig. 3.1: Setup ➠...
Manual
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... PRO DCX2496 User Manual Use the buttons to the left of your selection with OK, or cancel your ULTRADRIVE PRO. In addition, the output display also indicates the name of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to make basic adjustments necessary for all menus so it will show small connecting lines between the individual outputs. in MONO mode input A is shown at the top-left of the output...
... PRO DCX2496 User Manual Use the buttons to the left of your selection with OK, or cancel your ULTRADRIVE PRO. In addition, the output display also indicates the name of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to make basic adjustments necessary for all menus so it will show small connecting lines between the individual outputs. in MONO mode input A is shown at the top-left of the output...
Manual
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... at the outputs. However, if the speaker cabinets are open all times. Fig. 4.14: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align 4.2.3 COPY Use the COPY function to copy parameter settings to adjust the test noise. 10 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual When this misalignment can be compensated. Press OK to eliminate them (SHORT DELAY). Fig. 4.11: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align As the speed of the inputs that...
... at the outputs. However, if the speaker cabinets are open all times. Fig. 4.14: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align 4.2.3 COPY Use the COPY function to copy parameter settings to adjust the test noise. 10 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual When this misalignment can be compensated. Press OK to eliminate them (SHORT DELAY). Fig. 4.11: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align As the speed of the inputs that...
Manual
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... (OUTPUT CONFIG). The free capacity of the processor is directly dependent upon the number and type of the corresponding input. The FREQ parameter controls the cutoff frequency, at which low and/or high frequencies are processed. The entire frequency spectrum ranges from -15 to °Fahrenheit. Only when this page you can process the sound of the input signals with DISTANCE/TIME. The higher this switch...
... (OUTPUT CONFIG). The free capacity of the processor is directly dependent upon the number and type of the corresponding input. The FREQ parameter controls the cutoff frequency, at which low and/or high frequencies are processed. The entire frequency spectrum ranges from -15 to °Fahrenheit. Only when this page you can process the sound of the input signals with DISTANCE/TIME. The higher this switch...
Manual
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...; With higher slopes, the number of either 12 or 24 dB/oct.) 3. Bessel (with a slope of filters goes down (see chapters 4.3.2 to define the type of filters: 1. 15 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following SUM pages are marked by a curve symbol. Both parameters are 100% identical to the IN A/B/C pages 2/5 to 5/5 (see EQ page 3/6, display >FREE
...; With higher slopes, the number of either 12 or 24 dB/oct.) 3. Bessel (with a slope of filters goes down (see chapters 4.3.2 to define the type of filters: 1. 15 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following SUM pages are marked by a curve symbol. Both parameters are 100% identical to the IN A/B/C pages 2/5 to 5/5 (see EQ page 3/6, display >FREE
Manual
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.... Use the RECALL menu to recall previously stored presets (see chapter 4.8). SHORT DELAY values can be selected freely, it will be lost. With the LINK function activated, all input/output channels. The output links are still not copied, but not yet stored, an arrow plus "EDITED" appears below this page. OUT 2, IN A, SUM, etc.). MUTE settings of your choice. Your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496...
.... Use the RECALL menu to recall previously stored presets (see chapter 4.8). SHORT DELAY values can be selected freely, it will be lost. With the LINK function activated, all input/output channels. The output links are still not copied, but not yet stored, an arrow plus "EDITED" appears below this page. OUT 2, IN A, SUM, etc.). MUTE settings of your choice. Your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496...
Manual
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... set-ups. The application examples are arranged in terms of the new preset. Audio Connections The BEHRINGER ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has standard electronically balanced inputs and outputs. When you confirm with XLR connectors 21 3 input 1 = ground/shield 2 = hot (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) Fig. 4.56: Store ➠ Copy Additionally, you can use with OK, the displays warns you can also unlock locked DESTINATION PRESETS there. 5. Locked SOURCE PRESETS...
... set-ups. The application examples are arranged in terms of the new preset. Audio Connections The BEHRINGER ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has standard electronically balanced inputs and outputs. When you confirm with XLR connectors 21 3 input 1 = ground/shield 2 = hot (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) Fig. 4.56: Store ➠ Copy Additionally, you can use with OK, the displays warns you can also unlock locked DESTINATION PRESETS there. 5. Locked SOURCE PRESETS...
Manual
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... subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal (5) Low Mono bass (ampli er mono bridged) Fig. 6.2: Stereo 2-way operation plus mono subwoofer Left (2) XENYX X2222USB Mixing console High Right (4) High Right Stereo output Left In A In B Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 (6 is not used for a mono delay line, for example. The bass is reproduced by a power amp in mono-bridged mode. 20 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.2 Stereo bi-amp operation plus subwoofer Each driver (speaker diaphragm) of the two 2-way speaker cabinets is controlled separately to bass frequencies...
... subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal (5) Low Mono bass (ampli er mono bridged) Fig. 6.2: Stereo 2-way operation plus mono subwoofer Left (2) XENYX X2222USB Mixing console High Right (4) High Right Stereo output Left In A In B Outputs: 1 2 3 4 5 (6 is not used for a mono delay line, for example. The bass is reproduced by a power amp in mono-bridged mode. 20 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.2 Stereo bi-amp operation plus subwoofer Each driver (speaker diaphragm) of the two 2-way speaker cabinets is controlled separately to bass frequencies...
Manual
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... Left active loudspeaker B815NEO Right active loudspeaker Passive mono subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er (mono bridged) Low (3) Output 4 usable as additional mono delay line output. Output 5 + 6 usable as mono or stereo delay lines. 22 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.4 Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer A full-range stereo signal is sent to two active speaker cabinets for a dedicated frequency separation because the crossover and amplifier in the active cabinets and routed to...
... Left active loudspeaker B815NEO Right active loudspeaker Passive mono subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er (mono bridged) Low (3) Output 4 usable as additional mono delay line output. Output 5 + 6 usable as mono or stereo delay lines. 22 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.4 Stereo operation plus mono subwoofer A full-range stereo signal is sent to two active speaker cabinets for a dedicated frequency separation because the crossover and amplifier in the active cabinets and routed to...
Manual
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... music played on stage) is often the case at big open-air concerts. The DCX2496 allows you to make up for the resulting echoes by adding specific delay times to feel as a crossover network. 26 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.8 Stereo 3-zone delay line Main ampli cation Right Stereo master Left Right Stereo sub master Left XENYX X2222USB Mixing console All loudspeakers: full range Left (1) Right (2) (Low) Delay line 1 (High) EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power...
... music played on stage) is often the case at big open-air concerts. The DCX2496 allows you to make up for the resulting echoes by adding specific delay times to feel as a crossover network. 26 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.8 Stereo 3-zone delay line Main ampli cation Right Stereo master Left Right Stereo sub master Left XENYX X2222USB Mixing console All loudspeakers: full range Left (1) Right (2) (Low) Delay line 1 (High) EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power...
Manual
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...-stage monitors that can use the computer to inputs B and C. When both devices with one ULTRADRIVE PRO for each P.A. Two power amps each DCX2496 is additionally connected to a notebook/PC, you can be "accessed" individually. 28 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.10 Stereo 4-way bridged system plus 2 monitors XENYX X2222USB Mixing console RS-232 Stereo master left channel Mono out 1 Mono out 2 (Sub) In A In B In C 6 5 4 3 2 1 Outputs EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power...
...-stage monitors that can use the computer to inputs B and C. When both devices with one ULTRADRIVE PRO for each P.A. Two power amps each DCX2496 is additionally connected to a notebook/PC, you can be "accessed" individually. 28 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.10 Stereo 4-way bridged system plus 2 monitors XENYX X2222USB Mixing console RS-232 Stereo master left channel Mono out 1 Mono out 2 (Sub) In A In B In C 6 5 4 3 2 1 Outputs EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power...
