Behringer Ultravoice Digital VX2496 User manual

Version 1.1 September 2003
Technical Specifications
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ULTRAVOICE DIGITAL VX2496

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ULTRAVOICE DIGITAL VX2496
VX2496
ULTRAVOICE DIGITAL
Professional High-Performance Mic Preamplifier Voice Processor with AES EBU Output
HIGH – RESOLUTION 24 – BIT/
96 kHz CONVERTER
sUltra low-noise discrete vintage-design mic/line input stage
s24-bit A S/ BU output with selectable 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96 kHz sampling rates or external clocking
sAuthentic tube emulation circuitry for typical tube and tape saturation sounds
sTrue RMS expander for extremely smooth noise reduction
sOpto compressor for inaudible level control and creative sound processing
sIntegrated dynamic enhancer compensates for high-frequencies lost through compression
sVoice-optimized equalizer specially designed for voice enhancement
sOpto de-esser for quick removal of excessive sibilance from your vocal track
sHigh-performance VCAs for ultimate signal purity
sUltra low-noise 4580 operational amplifiers for outstanding audio performance
sAccurate L D metering for crystal-clear level and processor indication
sServo-balanced gold-plated XLR connectors for all main inputs and outputs
sUltra high-precision ALPS® potentiometers for ultimate accuracy and repeatability
sIlluminated switches ensure perfect operation in dark stage environments
sHigh-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction for long life and durability
sShielded toroidal power transformer for lowest noise interference
sDesigned in Germany. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO INPUTS
MIC XLR connector, HF shielded, balanced
Line XLR connector and 1/4" jack
HF shielded, balanced
Insert Return 1/4" jack unbalanced
Im edance
MIC 1.3 k Ω unbalanced, 2.6 kΩ balanced
Line XLR connector and 1/4" jack
10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
Insert Return 10 kΩ unbalanced
Max. In ut Level
MIC +11 dBu unbalanced and balanced
Line XLR and jack +21 dBu balanced
and unbalanced
Insert Return +21 dBu
CMRR ty ical 40 dB, >60 dB @ 1 kHz
(exce t Insert Return)
AUDIO OUTPUTS
Recording Out XLR Electronically controlled servo-balanced
out ut stages
Main Out XLR Electronically controlled servo-balanced
out ut stages
Main Out Jack 1/4" jack unbalanced
Im edance
Rec. Out 120 Ω balanced, 60 Ω unbalanced
@ 1 kHz
Main Out XLR 120 Ω balanced, 60 Ω unbalanced
@ 1 kHz
Main Out Jack 100 Ω unbalanced @ 1 kHz
Insert Send 100 Ω unbalanced @ 1 kHz
Out ut Level
Rec. Out max. +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced
Main Out XLR max. +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced
Main Out Jack max. +21 dBu unbalanced
Insert Send max. +21 dBu unbalanced
SYSTEM DATA
Bandwidth 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.6 dB
Frequency Res onse Line: <10 Hz to >200 kHz,
+0/-1.7 dB -> Main Out
MIC: <10 Hz to >200 kHz,
+0/-2.5 dB -> Main Out
S/N Ratio 123.6 dB dynamics -> Insert Send
118.5 dB dynamics -> Main Out
122 dB dynamics -> Recording Out
130 dB E.I.N, Mic In -> Insert Send
105 dB Line -> Insert Send @ +4 dBu/1 kHz
THD 0.006% ty . @ -30 dBu, 1 kHz,
Gain 30 dB, Mic In -> Insert Send
0.01% ty . @ -30 dBu, 1 kHz,
Gain 30 dB, Mic In -> Main Out
0.001% ty . @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz,
Unity Gain, Line In -> Insert Send
0.004% ty . @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz,
Unity Gain, Line In -> Main Out
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Ty e High-resolution 24-bit AKM A/D converter
Standard AES/EBU / XLR transformer-balanced
Out ut Im edance 110 Ω balanced
Nom. Out ut Level 5 V eak-to- eak
INTERNAL SAMPLING FREQUENCY
44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (switchable)
WORDCLOCK INPUT
Ty e BNC
Frequency Range 31 to 100 kHz
In ut Im edance 100 kΩ
Nom. In ut Level 2 to 5 V eak-to- eak
EXPANDER/GATE SECTION
Ty e RMS Ex ander
Threshold variable (OFF to +10 dB)
Ratio Ex ander: variable (1:1 to 3:1)
Gate: 1:oo
Attack <1 msec / 20 dB, fixed
Release 100 msec / 20 dB, fixed
COMPRESSOR SECTION
Ty e O to Com ressor
Threshold variable (-25 to +10 dB)
Ratio switchable (3:1 / 9:1)
Manual Release Time variable (10 dB / 10 msec
to 10 dB / 1.5 sec)
Manual Attack Time 10 dB / 10 msec
Fast: 20 dB / 10 msec
Out ut variable (0 bis +20 dB)
DE-ESSER SECTION
Ty e VAD (Voice-Ada tive)-De-Esser
Filter Frequency 2.7 to 12 kHz
Filter Quality rogram-de endent, max. Q = 4
Attenuation max. 18 dB
TUBE EMULATION SECTION
Filter Frequency variable, 800 Hz to 12kHz
Peak Frequency
Full Bandwidth,
lower Cut-off Frequency = 200 Hz
Characteristic Band Pass, 1st Order
(6 dB/Oct.)
Full Bandwidth:
High Pass, 1st Order
(6 dB/Oct.)
Boost variable, max. 20 dB
VOICE-OPTIMIZED EQ SECTION
Bands 3
Filter Quality Boost: 0.4 / Cut: 3
Filter Frequencies Breath: Ty e shelving,
lower Cut-off Frequency 10 kHz
Presence: Ty e eak,
Peak Frequency 1.5 kHz
Warmth: Ty e eak,
semi arametric
Peak Frequency variable from
130 to 720 Hz
POWER SUPPLY
Mains voltage USA/Canada
120 V~, 60 Hz
Euro e/U.K./Australia
230 V~, 50 Hz
Ja an
100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
General ex ort model
120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consum tion max. 25 W
Fuse 100 - 120 V~: T 630 mA
200 - 240 V~: T 315 mA
Mains Connection Standard IEC Rece tacle
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D) a rox. 1 ¾" (44.5 mm) x
19" (482.6 mm) x 8 ½" (217 mm)
WEIG T a rox. 2.2 kg
S IPPING WEIG T a rox. 3.4 kg
BEHRINGER makes every effort to ensure the highest standard of quality. Necessary
modifications are carried out without notice. Thus the specifications and design of the device
may differ from the information given in this manual.

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and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of B HRING R Spezielle
Studiotechnik GmbH. B HRING R is a registered trademark. ALPS® is a registered trademark of the
respective owner, which is in no way associated or affiliated with B HRING R.
ALL RIGHTS R S RV D. © 2003 B HRING R Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.
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47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany
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