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XENYX
1202/1002/802/502
Premium 12/10/8/5-Input 2-Bus Mixer with
XENYX Mic Preamp and British EQ
2 XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 User Manual
Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Limited Warranty Limit
Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
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with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer.com under
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10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
closest to you.
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
Terminals marked with this symbol carry and the point where they exit from the apparatus. (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and
electrical current of sufficient magnitude electronic components of this product to be free of defects
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by
to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only in material and workmanship if used under normal
the manufacturer.
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or 12. Use only with the the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty
modification should be performed only by cart, stand, tripod, bracket, terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty
qualified personnel. or table specified by the period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
manufacturer, or sold with shows any defects within the specified warranty period
This symbol, wherever it appears,
the apparatus. When a cart and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated
is used, use caution when shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
dangerous voltage inside the
moving the cart/apparatus using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a
combination to avoid In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,
risk of shock.
injury from tip-over. this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement
This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,
alerts you to important operating and when unused for long periods of time. one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty
maintenance instructions in the period) from the date of purchase of the original product.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen prepaid by MUSIC Group.
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section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has are expressly excluded.
to qualified personnel. been dropped. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF
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meters contained in the product to be free from defects in fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after
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from date of purchase. a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
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the product. of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the
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particular, if caused by improper handling of the product
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive
by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
all other written or oral communications related to this
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for
and similar parts.
this product.
(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions
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(accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that product and any hidden defect.
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.
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1. Introduction understand the links between the controls, we have arranged them in groups
according to their function. The illustrations at the beginning of each chapter
XENYX Mic Preamps show the controls described in each respective chapter.
The microphone channels feature high-end XENYX Mic Preamps that ◊ The block diagram supplied with the mixing console gives you an
compare well with costly outboard preamps in terms of sound quality overview of the connections between the inputs and outputs, as well
and dynamics and boast the following features: as the associated switches and controls.
• 130 dB dynamic range for an incredible amount of headroom For the moment, just try and trace the signal path from the microphone input
to the FX send connector. Don’t be put off by the huge range of possibilities;
• A bandwidth ranging from below 10 Hz to over 200 kHz for crystal-clear
it’s easier than you think! If you look at the overview of the controls at the same
reproduction of even the finest nuances
time, you’ll be able to quickly familiarize yourself with your mixing console and
• The extremely low-noise and distortion-free circuitry guarantees absolutely you’ll soon be making the most of all its many possibilities.
natural and transparent signal reproduction
If you need to know more about specific issues, please visit our website at
• They are perfectly matched to every conceivable microphone with up to http://behringer.com, where you’ll find explanations of (for example) effects and
60 dB gain and +48 volt phantom power supply dynamics applications.
• They enable you to use the greatly extended dynamic range of your
24-bit/192-kHz HD recorder to the full, thereby maintaining optimal
1.3 Before you get started
audio quality
1.3.1 Shipment
“British EQ” Your mixing console was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport.
Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its
The equalizers used for the XENYX Series are based on the legendary circuitry of
contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.
top-notch consoles made in Britain, which are renowned throughout the world
for their incredibly warm and musical sound character. Even with extreme gain ◊ If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your
settings these equalizers ensure outstanding audio properties. dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for
damage or replacement may not be granted.
!! Caution!
◊ We should like to draw your attention to the fact that extreme volumes
1.3.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and to
avoid over-heating please do not place your mixing console on high-temperature
may damage your hearing and/or your headphones or loudspeakers. devices such as radiators or power amps. The console is connected to the
Turn the MAIN MIX control and PHONES control in the main section fully mains via the supplied cable. The console meets the required safety standards.
counter-clockwise before you switch on the unit. Always be careful to Blown fuses must only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating.
set appropriate volume levels.
◊ Never connect the XENYX to the power supply unit when the latter is
connected to the mains! First connect the power supply unit to the
Important notes concerning installation console, then connect the power supply unit to the mains.
◊ The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful ◊ Please note that all units must be properly grounded. For your own
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the safety, you should never remove any ground connectors from electrical
distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded devices or power cables, or render them inoperative.
cables for all connections.
◊ Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the
mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have
1.1 General mixing console functions sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
A mixing console fulfils three main functions: might affect the operation of the unit.
• Signal processing: Preamplification, level adjustment, mixing of effects,
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frequency equalization.
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• Signal distribution: Summing of signals to the aux sends for effects
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
processing and monitor mix, distribution to one or several recording tracks,
warranty carefully.
power amp(s), control room and 2-track outputs.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired
• Mix: Setting the volume level, frequency distribution and positioning of the
as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER
individual signals in the stereo field, level control of the total mix to match
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer
the recording devices/crossover/power amplifier(s). All other mixer functions
not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
can be included in this main function.
Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging
The interface of BEHRINGER mixing consoles is optimized for these tasks enabling (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country
you to easily keep track of the signal path. not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be
found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com).
1.2 The user’s manual Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
The user’s manual is designed to give you both an overview of the controls, claims more quickly and efficiently.
as well as detailed information on how to use them. In order to help you
Thank you for your cooperation!
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BAL
The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels of left
and right input signals relative to each other before
both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix
bus. If a channel is operated in mono via the left Fig. 2.6: The FX send/balance/
level controls
line input, this control has the same function as the
Fig. 2.9: Monitor/main mix connectors
PAN control used in the mono channels.
2 1 sleeve
3 ring
tip
input
1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)
sleeve
ground/shield
1 2
3
ring
cold (-ve)
output tip
hot (+ve)
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.
Fig. 3.1: XLR connections
sleeve
Tip
ring
tip
Sleeve
(ground/shield)
sleeve
ground/shield
ring
Tip right signal
(signal)
tip
left signal
4. Specifications
Mono Inputs Equalizer
Microphone inputs (XENYX Mic preamp) EQ mono channels
Type XLR connector, electronically balanced, LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
discrete input circuit
MID 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
Mic E.I.N.1(20 Hz - 20 kHz)
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
@ 0 Ω source resistance -134 dB / 135.7 dB A-weighted
EQ stereo channels
@ 50 Ω source resistance -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
@ 150 Ω source resistance -129 dB / 130.5 dB A-weighted
MID 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB
Frequency response
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
<10 Hz - 150 kHz -1 dB
Send/Return
<10 Hz - 200 kHz -3 dB
Aux sends
Gain range +10 dB to +60 dB
Type ¼" TS jack, unbalanced
Max. input level +12 dBu @ +10 dB GAIN
Impedance approx. 120 Ω
Impedance approx. 2.6 kΩ balanced
Max. output level +22 dBu
Signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB / 112 dB A-weighted
(0 dBu In @ +22 dB GAIN) Stereo aux returns
Distortion (THD+N) 0.005% / 0.004% A-weighted Type ¼" TRS jack, electronically balanced
Line input Impedance approx. 20 kΩ balanced /
approx. 10 kΩ unbalanced
Type ¼" TRS jack, electronically balanced
Max. input level +22 dBu
Impedance approx. 20 kΩ balanced,
approx. 10 kΩ unbalanced
Outputs
Gain range -10 dB to +40 dB
Main outputs
Max. input level +22 dBu @ 0 dB GAIN
Type ¼" TRS jack, unbalanced
Fade-out attenuation2 (Crosstalk attenuation)
Impedance approx. 120 Ω unbalanced
Main fader closed 90 dB
Max. output level +22 dBu
Channel muted 89.5 dB
Control room outputs
Channel fader muted 89 dB
Type ¼" TS jack, unbalanced
Frequency response (Mic In → Main Out)
Impedance approx. 120 Ω
<10 Hz - 90 kHz +0 dB / -1 dB
Max. output level +22 dBu
<10 Hz - 160 kHz +0 dB / -3 dB
Headphones output
Stereo inputs
Type ¼" TRS jack, unbalanced
Type ¼" TRS jack, electronically balanced
Max. output level +19 dBu / 150 Ω (+25 dBm)
Impedance approx. 20 kΩ
Main mix system data (Noise)
3