Behringer XENYX 1204FX User Manual - Page 8

8 XENYX 1204FX/1204 User Manual 2.3.3 Stereo aux return connectors 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. Fig. 2.8: Stereo aux return connectors 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. 2.3.4 Stereo aux return 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). 2.3.5 Tape input / tape output 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 Fig. 2.10: 2-track connectors 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. 2.3.6 Level meter and monitoring 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. Fig. 2.9: Stereo aux return controls 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. 2.11: 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.