Overview:
Complete Versatility
Whether recording in the studio, running live house sound,
recording a live show, or for use as a stage monitor mixing board, the
feature-packed SX4882 does it all. Designed with live performance versatility
and recording necessities built in, this console combines years of every sound
engineer’s wants and needs into one high-performance machine. It may not get
you free beer or groupies, but it rocks for live-sound and recording.
What is an In-Line Mixer? And Why You Want One
- An in-line mixer is a mixer within a mixer. That’s the
reason you will notice this board is labeled Channels 1-24 AND Channels 25 –
48. It’s really two 24-channel mixers in one.
This “embedded mixer,” called Mix B, is typically used in
recording applications, but it has some useful live-sound features as well. In
the studio, Mix B allows you to return all your multi-track tape channels back
into channels on the board without losing any of your 24 main-input channels.
This provides seamless playback and mixdown capabilites with just a few button
pushes and no additional patching. In other words, no visible plumber-cracks or
untimely delays. Live, Mix B can be used to send a totally separate 2-track mix
to a recording device, separate speaker zone or out to a broadcast feed, plus
it functions as an additional monitor or effects bus.
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
semiparametric 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.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.
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 low level 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 preamps in our professional mixers. These are ultra low
noise, high headroom preamps that can hold their own, even against expensive
standalone boutique-style preamps.
Buttons, Buttons, Buttons
- This baby’s got buttons. Do buttons look cool? Yes! Is this
why they are on the board? No! They’re there because you need them all! 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
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 fi lter
- 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. Wicked!
- 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.The
MeterBridge – Functionality and Stunningly Cool
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 1/4"
2-track inputs, plus each channel has the choice of balanced or unbalanced,
+4dB or -10dB input levels. Mix B provides additional input options for routing
audio sources into the console. With 48 total channels and 82 total inputs,
even the largest conventions can be accommodated. Corporate presentations often
require sound reinforcement to a large room, typically with several pairs of
speakers scattered throughout the auditorium. With eight subgroup outs, you
have 4 sets of individual stereo controls, in addition to the main L/R out. Mix
B provides an additional stereo mix, for a total of 6 separate stereo output
options.
Recording Studio Features
- 8 subgroups with dual parallel outputs to drive 8 or 16
channels of a recording device or digital interface
- Mix B mixer (chs. 25-48) returns tape outputs from recording
device or digital interface for immediate playback, overdub tracking, and mix
down. Mix B input can be assigned to Aux mixes and studio headphone mixes, and
also be assigned to Main Channel or Mix B channel with flip of button.
- 6 Stereo Aux returns - two aux returns assignable to
subgroups and main mix enable Aux return signal be assigned directly to a
record track. The other four returns are designed to facilitate monitoring of
aux return signals and do not assign to subgroups.
- Separate control room and studio outputs, additional
external 2-track monitoring, dual independent headphone outputs, capability for
four headphone mixes.
- Built in talkback mic with volume control knob. Assign
talkback mic to Aux 1, Aux 2, Studio, and Headphone mixes.
- Tons of soloing capability all through the master output
section
Live Features
- Mix B offers separate stereo mix control for recording or
broadcast feeds independent from main board mix and also provides an additional
Aux bus.
- 8 mono subgroups or 4 stereo pairs for enhanced mixing
control.
- Full LED meterbridge for enhanced monitoring capabilities
and additional “wow” factor.
- Full Solo/PFL capability throughout the console, including
subgroups and Aux sends.
- 6 Auxiliary sends for monitors and effects, all with pre-post
switches and selectable between main channel or Mix B inputs. Also, 6 stereo
Aux returns.
- Insert points on all channels, subgroups, and main out.
- Multiple input capability to accommodate a variety of
sources, including three individual Tape/2-track inputs for Tape, CDs, DVDs,
and MP3 players.
- Console doubles as a discreet monitor desk capable of
driving 16 independent mixes.
- Mute buttons on every channel.
But Wait, There’s More
- 100 mm logarithmic faders and sealed rotary pots provide
smooth, responsive control action and keep the snap-crackle-and-pop out your
mix and out of your mixer.
- An internal autorange variable power supply allows the
console to run on voltages ranging from 100V to 240V which is very handy for
cross-Atlantic tours or funky grange halls that typically have fluctuating
power.
- 2 BNC connectors for 12V gooseneck lights
- Rugged, road-ready all-steel chassis
Product Features:
- Ultra-low noise, high-headroom analog mixer for studio,
live, front-of-house, monitor, corporate and touring audio applications
- True in-line concept with 24 independent Mix-B input
channels, all with individual 2-band EQ, Level, Pan and Mute
- 24 state-of-the-art XENYX Mic Preamps with switchable +48 V
phantom power
- Neo-classic "British" 4-band EQs with 2
semi-parametric mid bands for warm and musical sound
- 8 subgroups with independent Solo and routing functions
simultaneously feed 16 multi-track outputs
- Clip and -20 dB LEDs plus EQ In, Low Cut, Mute, Solo/PFL,
Subgroup and Main routing switches on all channels
- 6 Aux sends per channel: all switchable pre/post fader
- Main Aux sends with Level controls and Solo functions
- 6 multi-functional stereo Aux returns featuring Level and
Balance controls, Solo and extensive routing functions
- Solo-In-Place with PFL function plus 2 independent phones
sections plus full-featured monitor and talkback section with built-in
microphone
- 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
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged
construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
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