User manual BEHRINGER SX4882 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] But many mixers don't have all these options, which may be why some sound technicians are missing a lot of their hair. One word of caution: You may have to contend with adoring masses asking if you really know what all those buttons do. PFL/SOLO capability on: · · · · · Every channel, pre- or post-fader option Aux bus sends Aux returns All subgroups Headphone mixes Channel Insert sends/ returns, post trim and pre-EQ. Page 4 of 7 Back Panel Channel Inputs Main Mixer channel identifier. Parallel subgroup outputs. Routing Matrix buttons & more: · Select switch that assigns Mix B input OR mic/line input to Main Channel strip · Mic/Line input select button · Aux Send Mix B- sends Mix B input source to Aux send · B-channel Flip switches Mix B input source to mirror main channel input · Mix B operating input level, +4dB or -10 db · Channel low-cut filter · Phantom power On, independent 8-channel blocks · Subgroup and Main Mix assignment · Channel mutes - on all channels 1-48, including all Mix B channels Octo-riffic Subgroups Having eight Subgroups give you so much flexibility you may just become a gymnast on the side. These Subgroups can be used to send eight individual tracks directly to your tape, digital interface or hard disk recorder, or they can be used as four stereo submixes. There are two parallel outputs on each subgroup, to feed up to 16 multi-track channels. During a live show you could use four of the subgroups for instrument and vocal sub-mixing to the PA and the other four could be for a tape submix, if you choose not to use Mix B as your tape mix. For use with a stereo PA you still have 4 subgroups total to work with, and when used as a stage monitor console, the SX4882 can provide up to 16 independent monitor mixes by combining the subgroups, Aux busses, and L/R Mix B. In the studio, the eight Subgroups allow maximization of recording inputs by allowing several channels to be mixed down to a smaller number of recording tracks. By combining channel inputs into subgroups which go directly out to tape, you have the ability to record even more than 24 discreet inputs. Also, the outputs of the subgroups have selectable operating output levels (+4dB or -10dB) to match the inputs of your recording device. The MeterBridge ­ Functionality and Stunningly Cool Once you've had a meterbridge on deck, it's hard to go back. Essential in the studio and amazingly cool live, the meterbridge provides visual confirmation of what is going on with all your signals with just a quick glance. Each input channel, all the subgroups and the main outputs feature 12-level LEDs organized incrementally with traffic-light style color coding, so you can verify input and output levels, even on the Mix B channels. Many console manufacturers offer a meterbridge only as an expensive, optional add-on, however, the SX4882 provides it standard. Continued on next page SX4882 48x8x2 In-Line Live/ Recording Mixer APPLICATIONS Church Services Running live sound in houses of worship has become a truly professional pastime with the advent of affordable, quality sound gear and the rise of congregations that require bigger and more capable sound systems. The multiple input and auxiliary send options of the SX4882 are designed to accommodate a wide variety of performance needs, large and small. Worship services, choir, and music ensembles are easily mixed and recorded live. Go directly into your digital interface from the subgroup outs, Mix B or Main Out, right into your tracking software. CD's or DVDs can then be distributed to members of the congregation who may have trouble attending services. Caution: your status may be elevated in the church from sound grunt to near-savior. Corporate A/V Corporate AV is a truly multi-media experience, where there may be many different input sources - from a laptop, MP3, CD, DVD, television, projector, or camera. The SX4882 has RCA tape in and two external ¼" 2-track inputs, plus each channel has the choice of balanced or unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB input levels. [. . . ] in/out Channel to channel crosstalk Frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz 10 Hz to 120 kHz -102. 5 dBr Noise2 @ fader 0 dB 24 chs. assigned (input B) & set @ Power supply Power consumption Mains voltage Fuse Mains connector Physical/weight Dimensions (H x W x D) ±1 dB (any input to any output) ±3 dB -102. 5 dBr -92. 5 dBr -92. 5 dBr electronically balanced 0 dB to +40 dB (-20 dB to +20 dB @ PAD) +22 dBu +10 dB to -85 dB / off 0 dB to +15 dB / off -94. 5 dBr +22 dBu, balanced / unbalanced +22 dBu +22 dBu +10 dB to -85 dB / off 0 dB gain -94. 5 dBr 12 kHz, ±15 dB 300 Hz to 20 kHz, ±15 dB 50 Hz to 3 kHz, ±15 dB 80 Hz, ±15 dB 75 Hz, 12 dB/oct. 250 W 100 - 240 V~ (50/60 Hz) T 3, 15 A H 250 V standard IEC receptacle -101. 0 dBr +22 dBu -94 dBu 120 ¼" jacks, balanced / unbalanced, glob ally switchable from +4 dBu to -10 dBV -92. 5 dBr Weight 1 2 approx. 27. 72 kg -94. 5 dBr +28 dBu, XLR connector, balanced / +22 dBu, ¼" jacks, unbalanced 0 dB to +20 dB / off +22 dBu +22 dBu -95 dB @ 1 kHz Equivalent Input Noise ref. +4 dBu BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. 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