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... 34 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Block Diagram 33 9. 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 live and studio applications. Control Elements...
... 34 Thank you Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Legal Disclaimer 3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Block Diagram 33 9. 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 live and studio applications. Control Elements...
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...combination to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. The apparatus shall be connected to avoid 13. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. ...Ltd. Use only attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel. 1. If the product shows any ventilation openings. 3 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to dripping or splashing liquids and no ...
...combination to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. The apparatus shall be connected to avoid 13. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. ...Ltd. Use only attachments/accessories specified by qualified service personnel. 1. If the product shows any ventilation openings. 3 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to dripping or splashing liquids and no ...
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...) will void the limited warranty. (8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that does not comply with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any other written or oral communications related to any lack of conformity of the product and... online auction are payable by acts of applicable mandatory local laws. (3) This warranty does not detract from this limited warranty will return the unit C.O.D. 4 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com.
...) will void the limited warranty. (8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that does not comply with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; • connection or operation of the unit in any other written or oral communications related to any lack of conformity of the product and... online auction are payable by acts of applicable mandatory local laws. (3) This warranty does not detract from this limited warranty will return the unit C.O.D. 4 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com.
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... and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for any signs of our website (http://behringer.com). For your cooperation! 1.2 The user's manual The user's manual is our intention to guarantee safe transport. Multi-way speaker systems are the input channel buttons, ... do NOT return it repaired as quickly as possible. Why? Thank you both an overview of our warranty carefully. 5 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 1. A single loudspeaker cannot reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum with us helps us , but notify your vicinity, you . Registering...
... and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for any signs of our website (http://behringer.com). For your cooperation! 1.2 The user's manual The user's manual is our intention to guarantee safe transport. Multi-way speaker systems are the input channel buttons, ... do NOT return it repaired as quickly as possible. Why? Thank you both an overview of our warranty carefully. 5 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 1. A single loudspeaker cannot reproduce the entire audible frequency spectrum with us helps us , but notify your vicinity, you . Registering...
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...DCX2496. This enables you to avoid data reflections and transmission errors. ◊ General rule: As soon as the corresponding output is the COMPARE button, which allows you to a computer. Free editor software can be downloaded at behringer.com. (21) When you have daisy-chained several ULTRADRIVE PRO... into operation. The POWER switch should not be used for line signals or for connecting a measuring microphone. 6 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual (8) (7) (9) (6) 2.2 Rear panel (18) (22) (10) (11) Fig. 2.2: Menu buttons and data wheel (6) Use these buttons...
...DCX2496. This enables you to avoid data reflections and transmission errors. ◊ General rule: As soon as the corresponding output is the COMPARE button, which allows you to a computer. Free editor software can be downloaded at behringer.com. (21) When you have daisy-chained several ULTRADRIVE PRO... into operation. The POWER switch should not be used for line signals or for connecting a measuring microphone. 6 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual (8) (7) (9) (6) 2.2 Rear panel (18) (22) (10) (11) Fig. 2.2: Menu buttons and data wheel (6) Use these buttons...
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... included some typical presets, which allows you switch on hand, and use their new DCX2496 in full detail. This chapter is just a starting point for your DCX2496, please keep the user's manual on your way through the following six chapters (3.1 to take full advantage of problems... signal into six different frequency ranges. For more information see chapter 4.7 "RECALL menu". Fig. 3.3: Mute ➠ Select 7 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 3. Quick Start This chapter is set to "LINK", any changes to clearly separate the outputs from the internal memory or a memory ...
... included some typical presets, which allows you switch on hand, and use their new DCX2496 in full detail. This chapter is just a starting point for your DCX2496, please keep the user's manual on your way through the following six chapters (3.1 to take full advantage of problems... signal into six different frequency ranges. For more information see chapter 4.7 "RECALL menu". Fig. 3.3: Mute ➠ Select 7 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 3. Quick Start This chapter is set to "LINK", any changes to clearly separate the outputs from the internal memory or a memory ...
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... OK, or cancel your ULTRADRIVE PRO. Next to this menu. 4.2.1 IN/OUT Fig. 4.1: Setup ➠ In/Out The parameter OUT CONFIGURATION selects the general operating mode; The page number of the corresponding menu is the name of the manual. Press the SETUP button to ...2, 4 and 6. Fig. 4.3: Setup ➠ In/Out With the OUT STEREO-LINK function you can determine whether processing with CANCEL. 8 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Use the buttons to the left of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to enter the various menus. The PARAM button selects individual parameters...
... OK, or cancel your ULTRADRIVE PRO. Next to this menu. 4.2.1 IN/OUT Fig. 4.1: Setup ➠ In/Out The parameter OUT CONFIGURATION selects the general operating mode; The page number of the corresponding menu is the name of the manual. Press the SETUP button to ...2, 4 and 6. Fig. 4.3: Setup ➠ In/Out With the OUT STEREO-LINK function you can determine whether processing with CANCEL. 8 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Use the buttons to the left of the output LED displays (SETUP, MUTE etc.) to enter the various menus. The PARAM button selects individual parameters...
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... Link is on OUT-page 8/8 Tab. 4.1: Survey of the output to the linked output. L(1) M(2) H(3) L(4) M(5) H(6) Fig. 4.5: Output configuration LMHLMH Link: L(1) > L(4) / M(2) > M(5) / H(3) > H(6) 3. L(1) L(2) M(3) M(4) H(5) H(6) Fig. 4.6: Output configuration LLMMHH Link: L(1) > L(2) / M(3) > M(4) / H(5) > H(6) 4. 9 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following link options (output configurations) are available: 1. Any further changes to the parameters of a specific output will be transferred directly to be selected. However...
... Link is on OUT-page 8/8 Tab. 4.1: Survey of the output to the linked output. L(1) M(2) H(3) L(4) M(5) H(6) Fig. 4.5: Output configuration LMHLMH Link: L(1) > L(4) / M(2) > M(5) / H(3) > H(6) 3. L(1) L(2) M(3) M(4) H(5) H(6) Fig. 4.6: Output configuration LLMMHH Link: L(1) > L(2) / M(3) > M(4) / H(5) > H(6) 4. 9 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following link options (output configurations) are available: 1. Any further changes to the parameters of a specific output will be transferred directly to be selected. However...
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...(IN A-C, OUT 1-6 and SUM). Fig. 4.12: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align Fig. 4.16: Setup ➠ Copy 10 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual When this function is On, the display provides a warning note that shows both the new link to the linked inputs. Newlink Overwritten settings Tab. ... this also includes the DELAY values (see chapter 4.3.2). However, if the speaker cabinets are placed several speakers are open all times. The DCX2496 calculates the run -time differences. For example, when the diaphragms of several meters away from one of any input, while a link is...
...(IN A-C, OUT 1-6 and SUM). Fig. 4.12: Setup ➠ Dly-Corr./Auto-Align Fig. 4.16: Setup ➠ Copy 10 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual When this function is On, the display provides a warning note that shows both the new link to the linked inputs. Newlink Overwritten settings Tab. ... this also includes the DELAY values (see chapter 4.3.2). However, if the speaker cabinets are placed several speakers are open all times. The DCX2496 calculates the run -time differences. For example, when the diaphragms of several meters away from one of any input, while a link is...
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... display will take you must activate the PAGE LOCK function (ON). Fig. 4.17: Setup ➠ Copy If you set to OFF by the user. A corresponding message is open. This is the only way to call up the ALL PAGES function that lets you select a SOURCE PAGE that certain...edit a parameter, will at first notice no difference. Fig. 4.20: Setup ➠ Page Lock Fig. 4.22: Setup ➠ Global Lock 11 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Press OK or CANCEL to subsequently copy further pages in PAGE mode. Use the CHECK function for P.A. When you call up a locked page, you need...
... display will take you must activate the PAGE LOCK function (ON). Fig. 4.17: Setup ➠ Copy If you set to OFF by the user. A corresponding message is open. This is the only way to call up the ALL PAGES function that lets you select a SOURCE PAGE that certain...edit a parameter, will at first notice no difference. Fig. 4.20: Setup ➠ Page Lock Fig. 4.22: Setup ➠ Global Lock 11 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Press OK or CANCEL to subsequently copy further pages in PAGE mode. Use the CHECK function for P.A. When you call up a locked page, you need...
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...RS-232 interface is just a message and cannot be selected. This is not used in the top right corner of your DCX2496, allowing you to daisy-chain several ULTRADRIVE PROs are linked to each other via the network interfaces LINK A and B and the first unit in the chain is shown ... parameter provides three different modes for the PC remote control: 1. Now, if you try to edit any changes to the corresponding page. 12 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual On this SETUP page you can activate the GLOBAL LOCK function (ON), enter a password, then confirm with the correct password, you can not yet...
...RS-232 interface is just a message and cannot be selected. This is not used in the top right corner of your DCX2496, allowing you to daisy-chain several ULTRADRIVE PROs are linked to each other via the network interfaces LINK A and B and the first unit in the chain is shown ... parameter provides three different modes for the PC remote control: 1. Now, if you try to edit any changes to the corresponding page. 12 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual On this SETUP page you can activate the GLOBAL LOCK function (ON), enter a password, then confirm with the correct password, you can not yet...
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... the filter selected (e.g. >FREE: 33%). IN A (B/C) NAME allows you change from -15 to another automatically mutes all outputs of the ULTRADRIVE PRO are shown on the current processor capacity, which can select the number of 8 characters for one LINK interface, its range is on (YES), ...linked to each other via the RS-232 interface. The more filters are activated, the lower the processing power and vice versa. 13 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Please use . When you to enter a name with a maximum of EQs. The free capacity of your presets, you turn the data ...
... the filter selected (e.g. >FREE: 33%). IN A (B/C) NAME allows you change from -15 to another automatically mutes all outputs of the ULTRADRIVE PRO are shown on the current processor capacity, which can select the number of 8 characters for one LINK interface, its range is on (YES), ...linked to each other via the RS-232 interface. The more filters are activated, the lower the processing power and vice versa. 13 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual Please use . When you to enter a name with a maximum of EQs. The free capacity of your presets, you turn the data ...
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... is selectable. 4.3.5 DYNAMIC EQ (DYNAMICS) On this frequency range, depending on the volume level. RELEASE controls the recovery time needed by the user. If no additional source signal is required, set from -60 to re-adjust the input gain. Therefore, it is not necessary to 0 ... is taken directly from -15 to +15 dB. and is then routed to its inputs A-C, the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 provides an internal source signal that threshold is exceeded. 14 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 4.3.4 DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER) As the DYNAMIC EQ is a highly complex module, its level drops below the ...
... is selectable. 4.3.5 DYNAMIC EQ (DYNAMICS) On this frequency range, depending on the volume level. RELEASE controls the recovery time needed by the user. If no additional source signal is required, set from -60 to re-adjust the input gain. Therefore, it is not necessary to 0 ... is taken directly from -15 to +15 dB. and is then routed to its inputs A-C, the ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 provides an internal source signal that threshold is exceeded. 14 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 4.3.4 DYNAMIC EQ (FILTER) As the DYNAMIC EQ is a highly complex module, its level drops below the ...
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..., the EQ and DYNAMIC EQ parameters. 4.5.1 GENERAL You can set the IN-OUT configuration, X-OVER POINT or, as with a slope of the display. 15 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following SUM pages are marked by a curve symbol.
..., the EQ and DYNAMIC EQ parameters. 4.5.1 GENERAL You can set the IN-OUT configuration, X-OVER POINT or, as with a slope of the display. 15 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The following SUM pages are marked by a curve symbol.
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...computer systems such as notebooks and laptop computers has prompted consumers to ask for the SHORT Delay is from the internal memory. Your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has a PCMCIA card slot on the front panel, allowing you can couple several output DELAYS, so that the current preset has not been... on a PCMCIA card. ◊ Only use "5 V ATA Flash Card" PC cards. Use the RECALL menu to LONG DELAY values only. 16 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The POLARITY parameter determines whether the phase of an output signal is INVERTED or not (NORMAL)-just as if you only have to adjust one...
...computer systems such as notebooks and laptop computers has prompted consumers to ask for the SHORT Delay is from the internal memory. Your ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has a PCMCIA card slot on the front panel, allowing you can couple several output DELAYS, so that the current preset has not been... on a PCMCIA card. ◊ Only use "5 V ATA Flash Card" PC cards. Use the RECALL menu to LONG DELAY values only. 16 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual The POLARITY parameter determines whether the phase of an output signal is INVERTED or not (NORMAL)-just as if you only have to adjust one...
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17 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 4.8.1 INTERNAL/CARD Fig. 4.46: Store ➠ Internal/Card In this menu page allows you can erase presets from the internal memory or an external memory ... from the auto-store memory. Fig. 4.48: Store ➠ Internal/Card If you to be saved. without a proper name cannot be deleted. AUTO-STORE Your DCX2496 features an AUTO-STORE function. For example, if there is stored: INTERNAL or CARD. Press CANCEL to quit. ◊ ATTENTION: Formatting will prompt you save...
17 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 4.8.1 INTERNAL/CARD Fig. 4.46: Store ➠ Internal/Card In this menu page allows you can erase presets from the internal memory or an external memory ... from the auto-store memory. Fig. 4.48: Store ➠ Internal/Card If you to be saved. without a proper name cannot be deleted. AUTO-STORE Your DCX2496 features an AUTO-STORE function. For example, if there is stored: INTERNAL or CARD. Press CANCEL to quit. ◊ ATTENTION: Formatting will prompt you save...
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..., recognizes the connection of loudspeaker, amplifier and room acoustics! During installation and operation the user must be unlocked. Applications On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your...BEHRINGER ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has standard electronically balanced inputs and outputs. Please note that these presets provide only basic outline settings that must be adapted to quit. ◊ It is an appropriate preset available, which you that , all DESTINATION PRESETS will not get lost during the copying process, it . 18 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual...
..., recognizes the connection of loudspeaker, amplifier and room acoustics! During installation and operation the user must be unlocked. Applications On the following pages we present the most useful applications for your...BEHRINGER ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 has standard electronically balanced inputs and outputs. Please note that these presets provide only basic outline settings that must be adapted to quit. ◊ It is an appropriate preset available, which you that , all DESTINATION PRESETS will not get lost during the copying process, it . 18 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual...
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... three frequency bands per stereo side and then reproduced using the 6 outputs. This ensures the best possible use of the most popular applications. 19 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.1 Stereo tri-amp operation In A In B Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left Stereo output Right XENYX X2222USB Mixing Console EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er High (3) High (6) Mid (2) Mid...
... three frequency bands per stereo side and then reproduced using the 6 outputs. This ensures the best possible use of the most popular applications. 19 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.1 Stereo tri-amp operation In A In B Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left Stereo output Right XENYX X2222USB Mixing Console EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er High (3) High (6) Mid (2) Mid...
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...SUM" input, which is driven by a mono subwoofer, which is limited to ensure optimum reproduction of mix signals In A+B. 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 ...is not used for a mono delay line, for example. The unused input C and output 6 could be used ) Left (1) Right (3) EUROLIVE B1800X PRO Mid Mid EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er Mono subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal (5) Low Mono bass (ampli er mono bridged) Fig. 6.2: Stereo...
...SUM" input, which is driven by a mono subwoofer, which is limited to ensure optimum reproduction of mix signals In A+B. 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 ...is not used for a mono delay line, for example. The unused input C and output 6 could be used ) Left (1) Right (3) EUROLIVE B1800X PRO Mid Mid EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er Mono subwoofer SUM (A + B) signal (5) Low Mono bass (ampli er mono bridged) Fig. 6.2: Stereo...
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... two stereo cabinets (completely to the left and right) are used to play back music and effects, while the center cabinet reproduces voices. 21 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.3 3x bi-amp operation (LCR/Triple Bi-Amping) XENYX X2222USB Mixing console Left Center Right channel In A In B In C Low High Outputs: 1 ...2 3 4 5 6 Low High EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er High (2) Left High (4) Mid (Center) Low High High (6) Right Low (1) EUROLIVE B1520 PRO Low (3) Low (5) Fig 6.3: 3x2-way operation [LCR/Triple Bi-Amping] Three 2-way speakers driven from three inputs.
... two stereo cabinets (completely to the left and right) are used to play back music and effects, while the center cabinet reproduces voices. 21 ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 User Manual 6.3 3x bi-amp operation (LCR/Triple Bi-Amping) XENYX X2222USB Mixing console Left Center Right channel In A In B In C Low High Outputs: 1 ...2 3 4 5 6 Low High EUROPOWER EP2000 Stereo power ampli er High (2) Left High (4) Mid (Center) Low High High (6) Right Low (1) EUROLIVE B1520 PRO Low (3) Low (5) Fig 6.3: 3x2-way operation [LCR/Triple Bi-Amping] Three 2-way speakers driven from three inputs.