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8 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual
Stereo aux return connectors2.3.3
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
The STEREO AUX RETURN 1 connectors
generally serve as the return path for the
effects mix generated using the post-fader aux
send. This is where you connect the output
signal of the external effects device. If only
the left connector is used, the AUX RETURN
automatically operates in mono.
You can also use these connectors as ◊
additional line inputs.
STEREO AUX RETURN 2
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 connectors serve as the return path for the effects
mix generated using the FX control. If these connectors already function as
additional inputs, you can route the effects signal back into the console via a
different channel, with the added benefit that the channel EQ can be used to
adjust the frequency response of the effects return signal.
In this instance, the FX control of the channel being used as an effects ◊
return should be turned fully counterclockwise, otherwise feedback
problems could occur!
If you wish to use the internal effects processor, no connectors should be ◊
plugged into STEREO AUX RETURN 2.
Stereo aux return2.3.4
STEREO AUX RETURN 1
STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is a stereo control which
determines the level of the signal in the main
mix. If STEREO AUX RETURN 1 is used as effects
return, you can add the effects signal to any “dry”
channel signal.
In this instance, the effects device should ◊
be set at 100% effect.
STEREO AUX RETURN MON
The STEREO AUX RETURN MON control has a special function: it can be used to
add an effect to a monitor mix. For example:
Monitor mix with effect
In this instance, the effects device should be set up as follows: AUX SEND 2 is
connected to the L/Mono input of your effects device, while its outputs are
connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 1. Connect the amplifier of your monitor system
to AUX SEND 1. The AUX SEND 1 master control determines the volume of the
monitor mix.
You can now use the STEREO AUX RETURN MON control to adjust the level of the
effects signal routed to the monitor mix.
You can easily use the headphones distribution amplifier BEHRINGER POWERPLAY
PRO HA4600/HA4700/HA8000 to provide you with four (or eight with the HA8000)
stereo headphone mixes for your studio.
STEREO AUX RETURN 2 (FX)
The STEREO AUX RETURN 2 control determines the level of signals fed into the
AUX RETURN 2 connectors which are routed to the main mix.
Fig. 2.8: Stereo aux return
connectors
Fig. 2.9: Stereo aux return controls
MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4
The MAIN MIX/ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal connected to STEREO AUX RETURN 2
to either main mix (not pressed) or submix (Alt 3-4, pressed).
Tape input / tape output2.3.5
CD/TAPE INPUT
The CD/TAPE INPUT RCA connectors are provided
for connecting a 2 track machine (e.g. DAT
recorder). They can also be used as stereo line input.
Alternatively, the output signal of a second XENYX
or BEHRINGER ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can also be
connected. If you connect a hi-fi amplifier with a
source selection switch to the CD/TAPE INPUT, you can
easily switch between additional sources (e.g. cassette recorder, CD player, etc.).
CD/TAPE OUTPUT
These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main
mix signal (unbalanced). Connect the CD/TAPE OUTPUT to the inputs of your
recording device. The final output level can be adjusted via the high-precision
MAIN MIX fader.
If you connect a compressor or a noise gate after the 2-track ◊
output, the faders will probably not be able to create a satisfactory
fade-out effect.
Level meter and monitoring2.3.6
Fig. 2.11: Control room/phones section, level meter
CD/TAPE
The TAPE switch routes the signal from the TAPE IN connectors to the level meter,
the CONTROL ROOM OUT outputs and the PHONES connector this is a simple way
to check recorded signals via monitor speakers or headphones.
ALT 3-4
Similarly, the ALT 3-4 switch routes the signal from the
Alt 3-4 bus to the same path for monitoring purposes.
MAIN MIX
The MAIN MIX switch sends the main mix signal to the above-mentioned outputs
and to the level meter.
PHONES/CTRL R(oom)
Use this control to set control room output level and head-phones
volume respectively.
Fig. 2.10: 2-track connectors