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User Manual X2442 /X2222 / X1832 /X1622 Premium 24/22/18/16-Input 4/2, 3/2 and 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors, British EQs, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface
User Manual X2442 /X2222 / X1832 /X1622 Premium 24/22/18/16-Input 4/2, 3/2 and 2/2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps & Compressors, British EQs, 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and USB/Audio Interface
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... 15 5.2 Subgroup outputs 15 5.3 Inserts 15 5.4 Direct outputs (X2442USB only 15 5.5 USB input/output 15 5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse 16 6. In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you get started 6 2. Owing to state-of mixing console technology. Introduction 5 1.1 General mixing console functions 5 1.2 The user's manual 6 1.3 Before you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies...
... 15 5.2 Subgroup outputs 15 5.3 Inserts 15 5.4 Direct outputs (X2442USB only 15 5.5 USB input/output 15 5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse 16 6. In purchasing the BEHRINGER XENYX you get started 6 2. Owing to state-of mixing console technology. Introduction 5 1.1 General mixing console functions 5 1.2 The user's manual 6 1.3 Before you have acquired a mixer whose small size belies...
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... or other . Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. The wide blade or the third prong are for your purchase at behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be free of defects in the operation instructions. Refer all servicing to constitute risk of...not be located in the country of electric shock do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). 3 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to qualified service personnel. Use only...
... or other . Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all instructions. 5. The wide blade or the third prong are for your purchase at behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can be free of defects in the operation instructions. Refer all servicing to constitute risk of...not be located in the country of electric shock do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). 3 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to qualified service personnel. Use only...
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... BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in material and workmanship for freight and packing. Such costs will also be found under this modification/adaptation shall not be entitled to give any way that does not comply with a separate invoice for a period of this product. 4 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual...
... BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in material and workmanship for freight and packing. Such costs will also be found under this modification/adaptation shall not be entitled to give any way that does not comply with a separate invoice for a period of this product. 4 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual...
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... reproduction of headroom ◊ A bandwidth ranging from a track. Then, the signals are equipped with costly outboard preamps in a loudspeaker. 5 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 1. Introduction XENYX Mic Preamp The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that has to the full, thereby maintaining optimal audio quality "British EQ" The equalizers used to the...
... reproduction of headroom ◊ A bandwidth ranging from a track. Then, the signals are equipped with costly outboard preamps in a loudspeaker. 5 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 1. Introduction XENYX Mic Preamp The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that has to the full, thereby maintaining optimal audio quality "British EQ" The equalizers used to the...
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... about specific issues, please visit our website at http://behringer.com. Nevertheless, we recommend that these functions become easy to fulfill while the signal path remains simple to follow. 1.2 The user's manual The user's manual is designed to give you both an overview of the...operate the mixing console. The control surface of mic/line inputs X2222USB X2442USB Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is our intention to their function. 6 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual • Mix: All other equipment in groups according to have ...
... about specific issues, please visit our website at http://behringer.com. Nevertheless, we recommend that these functions become easy to fulfill while the signal path remains simple to follow. 1.2 The user's manual The user's manual is designed to give you both an overview of the...operate the mixing console. The control surface of mic/line inputs X2222USB X2442USB Fig. 2.1: Connectors and controls of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is our intention to their function. 6 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual • Mix: All other equipment in groups according to have ...
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...parametric equalizer with a filter quality (Q) of boost or cut -off frequency. Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.3. ◊ Unlike the X2442USB, the X1622USB, X1832USB and X2222USB have their cut , and the FREQ control to determine the central frequency. 2.1.3 Monitor and effects busses (... dB/octave). All monitor and effects busses are mono, are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. 7 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the aux return connectors. The CLIP display should show 0 dB...
...parametric equalizer with a filter quality (Q) of boost or cut -off frequency. Please also note the instructions in chapter 5.3. ◊ Unlike the X2442USB, the X1622USB, X1832USB and X2222USB have their cut , and the FREQ control to determine the central frequency. 2.1.3 Monitor and effects busses (... dB/octave). All monitor and effects busses are mono, are sourced pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-aux send. 7 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual MIC Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the aux return connectors. The CLIP display should show 0 dB...
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... is taken either before the pan control (PFL, mono) or after the pan and channel fader (Solo, stereo) (cf. 8 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Pre-fader/post-fader When using the built-in effects processor and is not relevant if you to listen to a channel signal without affecting...The stereo channels are generally pre-fader, i.e. If this were not the case, the effects signal of whether the channel is altered. The X2442USB has 4 subgroups (1-2 and 3-4). they operate independently of the position of the channel EQ. SOLO The SOLO switch is driven too high. FX...
... is taken either before the pan control (PFL, mono) or after the pan and channel fader (Solo, stereo) (cf. 8 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Pre-fader/post-fader When using the built-in effects processor and is not relevant if you to listen to a channel signal without affecting...The stereo channels are generally pre-fader, i.e. If this were not the case, the effects signal of whether the channel is altered. The X2442USB has 4 subgroups (1-2 and 3-4). they operate independently of the position of the channel EQ. SOLO The SOLO switch is driven too high. FX...
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... in the channels- AUX SEND 3 (FX) The FX control determines the signal level for the aux 2 bus, and AUX SEND 4 controls the AUX 4 bus. 9 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual LOW CUT and MIC GAIN AUX SEND 1, 2 and 4 These two control elements operate on the XLR connectors of the... X2442USB, and are mono, the send from a stereo channel is first summed to mono before both signals are , so to speak, collected from the same ...
... in the channels- AUX SEND 3 (FX) The FX control determines the signal level for the aux 2 bus, and AUX SEND 4 controls the AUX 4 bus. 9 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual LOW CUT and MIC GAIN AUX SEND 1, 2 and 4 These two control elements operate on the XLR connectors of the... X2442USB, and are mono, the send from a stereo channel is first summed to mono before both signals are , so to speak, collected from the same ...
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... to use an aux send for monitoring, the associated unused stereo aux returns are balanced, but can also use the headphones distribution amplifier BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO HA4700/HA8000 to an effects device): Monitor mix with unbalanced connectors. An example follows (X1622USB wired to provide four (HA8000:... Using the STEREO AUX RETURN (TO AUX SEND) control, the effect signal can then be blended into the monitor mix. 10 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual AUX SEND (FX) The AUX SEND (FX) jack carries the master aux mix (from the effects device back into the STEREO ...
... to use an aux send for monitoring, the associated unused stereo aux returns are balanced, but can also use the headphones distribution amplifier BEHRINGER POWERPLAY PRO HA4700/HA8000 to an effects device): Monitor mix with unbalanced connectors. An example follows (X1622USB wired to provide four (HA8000:... Using the STEREO AUX RETURN (TO AUX SEND) control, the effect signal can then be blended into the monitor mix. 10 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual AUX SEND (FX) The AUX SEND (FX) jack carries the master aux mix (from the effects device back into the STEREO ...
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... MON The MON switch routes the signals appearing at the AUX RETURN 4 jacks to the control room and headphones outputs. 11 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual The following table shows which subgroup the signal is on. If nothing is the STEREO AUX RETURN 2, on consoles X2222USB and... X2442USB this switch to route the signal appearing at the AUX RETURN 2 jacks to the right of the surround function The LED ...
... MON The MON switch routes the signals appearing at the AUX RETURN 4 jacks to the control room and headphones outputs. 11 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual The following table shows which subgroup the signal is on. If nothing is the STEREO AUX RETURN 2, on consoles X2222USB and... X2442USB this switch to route the signal appearing at the AUX RETURN 2 jacks to the right of the surround function The LED ...
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...as an additional input for subgroup 3-4 (X2442USB only). Fig. 2.16: Control room and phones sections of the X2442USB Possible applications for other signals here that lets you almost entirely remove the vocal portion of a second XENYX or the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be used ...(RCA) are designed to adjust the control room output level and the headphones volume. Connect any further processing. 12 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual The XPQ surround function can be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. This is routed to the main ...
...as an additional input for subgroup 3-4 (X2442USB only). Fig. 2.16: Control room and phones sections of the X2442USB Possible applications for other signals here that lets you almost entirely remove the vocal portion of a second XENYX or the BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be used ...(RCA) are designed to adjust the control room output level and the headphones volume. Connect any further processing. 12 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual The XPQ surround function can be muted before you activate the phantom power supply. This is routed to the main ...
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... aux return 2 can be set to the solo bus. LEFT/RIGHT switch The switches located above 1 kHz. On the X2442USB all . 13 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 2.3.11 Level Meter The high-precision level meters always give you an accurate display of the channel pan controls, the aux...as a solo switch is actually short for listening to an individual signal or to approx. 0 dB. ◊ The peak meters of your XENYX display level almost independent of signal. Solo is pressed, all types of frequency. As soon as -10 dB. kick drum). This ensures that...
... aux return 2 can be set to the solo bus. LEFT/RIGHT switch The switches located above 1 kHz. On the X2442USB all . 13 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 2.3.11 Level Meter The high-precision level meters always give you an accurate display of the channel pan controls, the aux...as a solo switch is actually short for listening to an individual signal or to approx. 0 dB. ◊ The peak meters of your XENYX display level almost independent of signal. Solo is pressed, all types of frequency. As soon as -10 dB. kick drum). This ensures that...
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...enhanced with the number of the X1832USB The graphic stereo equalizer allows you will find a list of reverb added. ◊ The X2442USB has the effect output on the rear, X2222USB has it does not need basis, lower the frequency range in question somewhat in ...later on, you are classical "mixing effects". The display flashes with reverb in the monitor bus (see MAIN MIX/MONITOR). 4. 14 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 3. Graphic 9-Band Equalizer (X1832USB only) X1832USB Fig. 3.1: The graphic stereo equalizer of the current preset. With the switch up ...
...enhanced with the number of the X1832USB The graphic stereo equalizer allows you will find a list of reverb added. ◊ The X2442USB has the effect output on the rear, X2222USB has it does not need basis, lower the frequency range in question somewhat in ...later on, you are classical "mixing effects". The display flashes with reverb in the monitor bus (see MAIN MIX/MONITOR). 4. 14 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 3. Graphic 9-Band Equalizer (X1832USB only) X1832USB Fig. 3.1: The graphic stereo equalizer of the current preset. With the switch up ...
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15 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 5. Insert points are post-main mix amp, but we recommend that you will need a cable fitted with this case, aux send paths are pre-fader, ... , for recording if several tracks simultaneously. Thus, you can also be sent to the main outputs. Fig. 5.5: USB input/output The XENYX mixer line has built-in parallel to and from behringer.com. The audio sent from a computer can also be recorded simultaneously. Rear Panel Connectors 5.3 Inserts 5.1 Main mix outputs, insert points...
15 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 5. Insert points are post-main mix amp, but we recommend that you will need a cable fitted with this case, aux send paths are pre-fader, ... , for recording if several tracks simultaneously. Thus, you can also be sent to the main outputs. Fig. 5.5: USB input/output The XENYX mixer line has built-in parallel to and from behringer.com. The audio sent from a computer can also be recorded simultaneously. Rear Panel Connectors 5.3 Inserts 5.1 Main mix outputs, insert points...
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... use commercial RCA cables to allow for system stabilization. Please also note the information given in the case of XLR connectors). ◊ Caution! 16 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse All Models Fig. 5.6: Voltage supply and fuse 6. Be sure to allow for proper air flow around...
... use commercial RCA cables to allow for system stabilization. Please also note the information given in the case of XLR connectors). ◊ Caution! 16 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 5.6 Voltage supply, phantom power supply and fuse All Models Fig. 5.6: Voltage supply and fuse 6. Be sure to allow for proper air flow around...
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... (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) 12 3 output For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to use the phantom power supply. Fig. 6.4: ¼" stereo plug 17 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Balanced use with the output of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the MIC input jacks if you...
... (+ve) 3 = cold (-ve) 12 3 output For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to use the phantom power supply. Fig. 6.4: ¼" stereo plug 17 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Balanced use with the output of balanced and unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the MIC input jacks if you...
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input level Impedance Signal-to-noise ratio Distortion (THD + N) Line Input Type Impedance Gain range Max. Specifications Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp) Type Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz) @ 0 Ω source resistance @ 50 Ω source resistance @ 150 Ω source resistance Frequency response Gain range Max. input level XLR, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted 18 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 7.
input level Impedance Signal-to-noise ratio Distortion (THD + N) Line Input Type Impedance Gain range Max. Specifications Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp) Type Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz) @ 0 Ω source resistance @ 50 Ω source resistance @ 150 Ω source resistance Frequency response Gain range Max. input level XLR, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted 18 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual 7.
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... dBu; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 19 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Main Mix System Data2 Noise Main mix @ -∞, Channel fader @ -∞ -101 dB -100 dB (X2442USB) Main mix @ 0 dB, -93 dB Channel fader @ -∞ -87 dB (X2442USB) 96 dB (X1622USB) Main mix @ 0 ... Channels 1 - 4 unity gain; Reference = +6 dBu. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or liiustrated. BEHRINGER is constantly striving to 240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 50 W (X2442USB) 50 W (X2222USB) 50 W (X1832USB) 50 W (X1622USB) Fuse 100 - 240 V~: T 1.6 A H 250 ...
... dBu; 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 19 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual Main Mix System Data2 Noise Main mix @ -∞, Channel fader @ -∞ -101 dB -100 dB (X2442USB) Main mix @ 0 dB, -93 dB Channel fader @ -∞ -87 dB (X2442USB) 96 dB (X1622USB) Main mix @ 0 ... Channels 1 - 4 unity gain; Reference = +6 dBu. Specifications and appearance may be made from those listed or liiustrated. BEHRINGER is constantly striving to 240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 50 W (X2442USB) 50 W (X2222USB) 50 W (X1832USB) 50 W (X1622USB) Fuse 100 - 240 V~: T 1.6 A H 250 ...
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... technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. 20 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/ X1832USB/X1622USB Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200...
... technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to radio communications. 20 XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/X1832USB/X1622USB User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION XENYX X2442USB/X2222USB/ X1832USB/X1622USB Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone/Fax No.: MUSIC Group Services US Inc. 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200...