Behringer ULTRABASS EX1200 User manual

ULTRABASS EX1200
www.behringer.com
Version 1.1 May 2000
Technical Specifications
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EX1200
ULTRABASS PRO
Professional, multi-purpose Bass Sound Enhancement system for stage and studio applications
sDigitalSubharmonicSynthesizeraddsunbelievablebasspowertoyoursoundsystem
sPerfectfordiscotheques,danceclubs,cinemas,theatres,sportandaerobicstudiosandyourHiFisystem
sDigitalsynthesisbasedonWaveformAnalysisgeneratesultra-low frequencies for drivingsubwoofers
sReleasesuntappedsonicresourcesandadds power to instruments, vocals and mixed program material
sWaveformProcessormusicallyrestoreslowfrequenciesnormallylostintherecordingprocess
sBuilt-inLimiter protects against low-frequency speakerover-excursion
sDynamic Punch control adds breathtaking kick bass to your program material
sBassModecontrolallowsyouto fade over from “ultra-low” to “punchy” bass sounds
sSubharmonicsfunctionallows you to choose between low and ultra-low subharmonics
sSeparatesubwooferoutput to connect a separate subwoofer system
sIncorporatesaswitchablex-overto split off dangerous low frequencies from your club system
sPrecisionoutput level and gain reduction LED displays provideclearvisualindicationof operation
sServo-balancedgold-plated XLR and1/4"TRS inputs andoutputs
sUltra-lownoise 4580 audiooperationalamplifiers for outstandingsoundperformance
sHigh-qualitydetented potentiometers and illuminated switches
sManufacturedunder ISO9000 certifiedmanagementsystem

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SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIOINPUT
Connectors XLR and 1/4" jack
Type RFfiltered,servobalancedinput
Impedance 50kOhmsbalanced, 25 kOhm unbalanced
Max.Input Level +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced (unity gain)
CMRR typ. 40 dB, > 55 dB @ 1 kHz
AUDIO OUTPUT
Connectors XLR and 1/4" jack
Type electronically servo-balanced outputstage.Automatic level correction
for unbalanced use (6 dB).
Impedance 60Ohmsbalanced,30 Ohm unbalanced
Max.OutputLevel +21 dBu, +20 dBm balanced and unbalanced
SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONS
FrequencyResponse 16 Hz to 150 kHz, +/- 3 dB
Noise > 95 dBu, unweighted, 22 Hz to 22 kHz
THD 0.001 % typ. @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, Gain 1
0.04 % typ. @ +20 dBu, 1 kHz, Gain 1
IMD 0.01 % typ. SMPTE
Crosstalk < -70 dB, 22 Hz to 22 kHz
SATELLITE HIGHPASS FILTER
Type butterworth characteristics, 12 dB/Oct.
Cut-off frequency 70Hz
SUBHARMONICSYNTHESIZER
Type digital frequency shifter with waveform synthesizer
LEVELcontrol variable (0 to 6)
LIMITER
Type limiter for the subharmonic synthesizer
Attacktime program dependent
Releasetime 20 dB/s
THRESHOLDcontrol variable (-6 dB to OFF)
FUNCTION SWITCHES
POWER switches main power on/off
PROCESS switches signal to subharmonic processor on/off
SUBHARMONICS switchesthedigitalfrequencyshifterbetween low and ultra-low
LIMITER switches the limiter on/off
X-OVER switches the crossover on/off
ULTRABASS routessubharmonics above 70 Hztothe satellites, when SPLIT mode
isactive
INDICATORS
POWER LED indicates theoperation of theULTRABASS PRO
PROCESSORLED indicates the operation of the Subharmonic Synthesizer
BASS LEVELMETER indicates the level of bass frequencies
GAINREDUCTIONMETER indicates the operation of the Limiter
LEFTandRIGHT
OUTPUTMETERS indicate the output levels of left and right channels
POWER SUPPLY
MainsVoltages USA/Canada 120 V ~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Europe 230 V ~, 50 Hz
Generalexport model 100 - 120 V ~, 200 - 240 V ~, 50 - 60 Hz
Fuse 100 - 120 V ~: T 250 mA H
200 - 240 V ~: T 125 mA H
PowerConsumption max. 20 Watts
Mains Connection standard IEC receptacle
PHYSICAL
Dimension (H * W * D) app. 1 3/4" (44.5 mm) * 19" (482.6 mm) * 8 1/2" (217 mm)
NetWeight app. 2.2 kg
ShippingWeight app. 3.4 kg
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time
to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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