Behringer EURORACK MX802A - Manual (Page 5)

9
EURORACK MX802A
4.2 Stereo aux returns
There are two additional stereo line inputs (aux returns 1 and 2) on your MX802A. Their level can be adjusted
with and . Aux returns 1 is permanently assigned to the main mix. If you connect a jack only to the left
socket, the aux return 1 operates in mono. Aux return 2 can be switched between the main mix and the cue
feed (aux send 1) via a switch marked “FX TO AUX 1” . This enables you to provide a wet cue mix (signal
with effect i.e. reverb) for the headphones or foldback speakers.
If no connection is made to aux return 2, the signal is “normalled” (connected directly) to aux return 1. Depress-
ing “FX TO AUX 1” will then feed the signal from aux return 1 into the cue feed (aux send 1) and can be
controlled in level independently with aux return 2. This feature is primarily useful when you are using one effect
for the main mix and for the foldback speakers.
+
When using aux send 1 as a second (pre-fader) effects send and aux return 2 as the effect
input, do not engage “FX TO AUX 1” . The connection from aux return 2 to aux send 1 could
cause feedback.
There are exceptions. For instance, when you want to send one effect into another, e.g. delay into chorus etc.
+
Sometimes an engineer wants to narrow the stereo width of a reverb field. To do this you will
have to come back on two mono channels to get independent panorama for the left and right
signals.
4.3 Metering
Main mix level is displayed on a pair of accurate 12-segment bargraph peak meters . Two further LEDs
indicate Power on and +48 V DC phantom power present .
The main mix bargraph meters should average around 0 dB during loud passages. If they read persistently
higher, or are peaking above +10 dB (top segment of the display) reduce either the main mix volume and/or the
channel volume, or (as a last resort) channel input gain or instrument / FX unit output level.
4.4 2-track input / main mix output
Input
A 2-track input, on RCA phono jacks , provides easy connection to DAT and other professional and
semiprofessional audio equipment. The 2-track input is primarily for auditioning mix playback from tape. Switch
“2TK TO CTRL ROOM” routes this signal to the studio monitors. However, it can also be routed to the main
mix via switch “2TK TO MIX”. Here should be disengaged, or you will be listening to the 2-track signal
twice over! With depressed you have another stereo line input available to the mix.
+
The 2-track input could be “normalled” to the output of a HiFi preamp, allowing you to monitor
extra sources such as vinyl, cassette, CD etc.
Output
A single pair of electronically balanced TRS jacks deliver the main mix output to your 2-track recorder (or
PA system). RCA phono jack outputs are also provided for easy connection to DAT, cassette desk etc.
Level is ultimately determined by a precision main mix volume control .
4.5 Monitoring
The MX802A has a separate headphone output . The phones signal follows the control room output .
A single volume control sends the level to the headphones and main monitors.
The L/R meters follow the main mix.
4. MAIN SECTION