Behringer SL2442FX-PRO - Manual (Page 6)

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EURODESK SL3242FX - PRO
/SL2442FX - PRO
Fig. 2.3: AUX/FX send controls in the channel strips
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 , and is
present at the AUX SEND outputs . Both aux sends are
mono, post-EQ, with a gain of up to +15 dB.
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.
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For most applications when controlling an external
effects device from 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).
FX 1 and FX 2 controls provide a direct route to the built-in
effects processor. 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
) must be turned up. The FX buses are hard wired
post-fader.
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Please also read chapter 2.10 “Effects section” and
3 “DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR”.
2.1.4 Mono channel fader and
further control elements
Fig. 2.4: Channel fader, pan control, mute button, etc.
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).
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 CLIP LED illuminates when the channel overloads. In
this case, please reduce the input gain using the TRIM
control. This LED also illuminates when you activate the
solo function with the SOLO switch below.
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 ).
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
) 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).
The MAIN switch routes the signal to the main mix.
The channel fader governs the level of the channel signal
as part of the main mix (or submix).
2.2 Stereo channels
2.2.1 Channel inputs
Fig. 2.5: Stereo channel inputs
Each stereo channel is equipped with two balanced line-
level inputs on 1/4" TRS connectors for the left and right
channels. The channels can also process mono signal, as
long as you use the “LEFT” jack only.
All stereo channel strips have a TRIM 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. CONTROL ELEMENTS