Behringer Eurorack MX3242X - Architecture Details

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1.1.1 Architecture
Main input channels
Channels 1 through 16 are configured as mono channels with balanced Microphone and Line connectors.
The discrete vintage-type microphone preamps in high-current technology have the same excellent quality
as the amplifiers in our legendary BEHRINGER EURODESK MX9000. An overdimensioned external 19"
power supply unit eliminates hum interference and ensures perfect pulse response even with signal tran-
sients. The insert jacks give the Main input channels a similar functionality as can be found in big mixing
consoles.
Mix-B input channels
The MX3242X provides another 16 Line inputs whose operating level can be switched between +4 dBu and
-10 dBV, making these inputs ideally suited for use as multi-track Tape Returns or to connect MIDI and other
electronic devices.
Subgroups
The four Subgroups can be used to feed signals to a multi-track recorder. In live applications they also allow
for combining several instruments, control their volumes with just one fader and send the resulting sub-mix
signal to the Main Mix bus.
Channel outputs
The channel signal passes a high-grade logarithmic 100-mm fader, to be routed to the Subgroups and/or the
Main Mix bus.
Aux Sends
The MX3242X features 6 Aux Send buses (2 pre/post, 4 post-fader), which can receive their signals both
from the Main channel and from the Mix-B input. The third Aux Send is marked FX and is routed to the
consoles on-board multi-effects processor, but can also be used for external effects devices.
Stereo Aux Returns (additional stereo Line inputs)
The MX3242X is equipped with 4 stereo Aux Returns located above the Subgroups. The inputs can be used
as stereo effect return or additional Tape Return inputs. As an alternative, you can also connect MIDI
instruments. The third Aux Return carries the signal from the on-board effects processor, however, can also
be used as an additional Line input, so that the outputs of the on-board effects device are not routed to Aux
Return 3.
Main Mix output (master)
The MX3242X has an extremely high-grade logarithmic 100-mm stereo fader to control the level of the master
outputs.
24-bit digital Effects Processor
The on-board 24-bit digital Effects Processor features first-class algorithms, similar to those used in our
VIRTUALIZER, and offers all standard effect types such as Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, etc. With its
excellent audio quality it can be used both for mixdowns, live concerts and monitoring.
Other highlights of the MX3242X are: an adjustable headphones output (stereo headphones mix possible!), a
separate 2-Track in/output as well as the Expansion Port mentioned above. Insert points are available on the
Main channels, Subgroups and Main Mix bus. Additionally, each Main channel has a direct output which can
be modified. Thus, the MX3242X can handle up to 20 tracks in a multi-track environment by adding the Aux
Return inputs and routing them to the Subgroups. And all this in a compact enclosure of 19" and 12 HU. So,
there is no reason why you shouldnt use your EURORACK for mobile applications, too.
1. INTRODUCTION