Behringer EURODESK SX4882 Brochure - Page 2

EURODESK SX4882 Comprehensive Channel, Group and Main insert points Built-in meterbridge with meters for each channel, Subgroup and Main, monitoring either the channel or Tape return signal Long-wearing 100-mm logarithmic-taper faders and sealed rotary controls Expander port with universal jack connectors for optimal linking to other consoles 2 BNC connectors for 12 V gooseneck lights Internal autorange power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy saving Page 2 of 9 One reason you'll really appreciate having the in-line mixer is simple: LIVE RECORDING. If you've ever tried to make a recording off of the board during a live show, you know how well that works (NOT!). Often input and output levels necessary for quality recording do not match the requirements of the live mix, where stage volumes factor in to the overall room sound. Getting around that issue used to require a splitter and second mixer just for recording. Now that is eliminated by having an in-line mixer in your live board. Va-Va-Va-Versatility! No More "Creative Patching" Input choices and routing options are not overrated. In fact, they are essential to managing technically complex instrumentation or multiple bands all patched into the same board. And while you may not need every patching option for every show, at least you know you have every input and output option you could ever need. You will be grateful to have features like Insert points on every channel input, all Subgroups and on the Main outs. Direct Outputs on each channel are very useful too and may even make you a hero for about 5 minutes when you can provide a seemingly improbable solution by taking a direct split off the console to feed some other input source. Use your creativity where it matters most - in getting the sound and mix you want, not on brain-twisting patching compromises and channel routing puzzles. Complete versatility and accessibility is what it's all about and the SX4882 does not disappoint. All Channels Are Indeed Created Equal There's no scrimping and saving on this board. Every channel has every feature of every other channel. They are all the same! No more "if only" sighs of frustration to utter as you try to organize your inputs. As long as we're talking about channel strips, you might as well know that this board has a big treat in store for you: TWO bands of semi-parametric mid range controls. This is two more than many boards offer and at least one more than most live sound boards. Gone is the dilemma of EQ-ing out the honk at 600 or adding a little upper-mid crispness at 2k to bring out the clarity. Now you don't have to compromise. British EQ for Bloody Excellent Sound Expensive British consoles have long been praised for having sweeter, smoother channel EQ than many other mixers provide. That's why the EQ circuitry on the SX4882 is designed with British-style EQ, with wider curves and smoother phase characteristics. It maximizes effective frequency sculpting without harshness or gaping holes in the audio spectrum. This sweet feature will benefit your mixes - both live and in the studio. You may even start saying "Check One, Two" with a British accent. And it's worth repeating that there are two sweepable EQ bands, not just one. That's a must-have for many situations, and now you have it! Mic Pre's - the muck stops here The microphone preamp is one of the most important circuits in a mixing console. It boosts the lowlevel microphone signal to a line-level operating level and it's the first bit of processing applied to any mic signal. No doubt you've heard the phrase, "garbage in equals garbage out." This is really true when it comes to mic preamps. Common issues with lower quality mic pres include noise, distortion, low headroom, and unimpressed fans. BEHRINGER uses high quality XENYX pre-amps in our professional mixers. These are ultra low noise, high headroom preamps that can hold their own, even against expensive stand-alone boutique-style preamps. Continued on next page