Xenyx 1622FX User Manual

Summary of 1622FX

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    Version 1.0 january 2006 user’s manual xenyx 1622fx 1 832fx 2222fx 2442fx.

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    2 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx this symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance ins...

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    3 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx dear customer, i'm sure you're one of those people who have devoted themselves body and soul to your chosen area and no doubt this has made you an expert in your field. Well, for over 30 years, my passion has been music and electronics. This not only led me to est...

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    4 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx ideally suited for use as a karaoke machine. This feature is also an optimal solution for singers who need accompanying music for their rehearsals. Usb/audio interface the usb interface supplied with the unit is a perfect match for the xenyx series and serves as a...

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    5 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx s mix: all other mixing console functions fall under this vital category. Creating a mix means primarily adjusting the volume levels of individual instruments and voices to one another as well as giving them the appropriate weight within the overall frequency spec...

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    6 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx the mid control to set the amount of boost or cut, and the freq control to determine the central frequency. 2.1.3 monitor and effects busses (aux sends) fig. 2.3: aux send control mon and fx in the channel strips monitor and effects busses (aux sends) source their...

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    7 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx 2.1.4 routing switch, pan, solo and channel fader fig. 2.4: the panorama and routing controls and the channel fader pan the pan control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image. When working with subgroups, you can use the pan control ...

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    8 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx + if you want to monitor the signal of just one aux bus, none of the other solo switches should be pressed and the mode switch should be in the solo position (not depressed). 2.3.2 aux send jacks fig. 2.8: aux send jacks aux send jacks the aux send jack should be ...

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    9 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx return (created using the channel fx sends). If these jacks are already in use as additional inputs, you can route the effects signal back into the console via a different channel. The advantage of this is that you can now use that channel’s eq on the effects retu...

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    10 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx use the stereo aux return fx control to determine the level of the signal routed from the aux return fx jacks to the main mix. If nothing is connected to these jacks, the output of the built-in effects module will appear. Main mix / to subs this switch routes the...

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    11 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx via the high-precision main mix fader. + if you connect a compressor or a noise gate post 2-track output, the main mix fader will probably not be able to create a satisfactory fade-out effect. 2.3.9 lamp socket (2442fx only) use this bnc socket to connect a goose...

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    12 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx phones jack you can connect headphones to this 1/4" stereo jack (2442fx: 2 phones jacks). The signal routed to the phones connection is the same as that routed to the control room output. 2.3.11 subgroups and main mix fader you use the high-precision quality fade...

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    13 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx sufficiently high level. Take care to ensure that the clip led only lights up at peak levels. If it is lit constantly, you are overloading the effects processor and this could cause unpleasant distortion. Program you can select the effect preset by turning the pr...

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    14 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx which meets the required safety standards. Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. The mains connection is made via a cable with iec mains connector. An appropriate mains cable is supplied with the equipment. Power switch use the p...

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    15 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx fig. 6.4: 1/4" stereo plug fig. 6.5: insert send/return stereo plug fig. 6.6: stereo plug for headphones connection 6. Installation.

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    16 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx 7. Specifications microphone inputs (xenyx mic preamp) type xlr, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit mic e.I.N. (20 hz - 20 khz) @ 0 w source resistance -134 db / 135.7 db a-weighted @ 50 w source resistance -131 db / 133.3 db a-weighted @ 150 w sourc...

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    17 xenyx 1622fx/1832fx/2222fx/2442fx 8. Warranty technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are re...