behringer Audio Performance Ultra-Fast Feedback Destroyer Parametric User Guide
Important Safety Instructions
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- Do not use this apparatus near water.
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- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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- This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496 Controls
Controls
Controls(1) LEVEL – METER The LEVEL METER lets you monitor the input level. Eight LEDs are available per channel. If the Clip LED lights up, digital distortion may occur on FBQ2496’s input. In this case, reduce the input level.
(2) LEARN – button A quick tap on the LEARN button (LED lights up) gets you into LEARN mode. The FBQ2496 will immediately start looking for critical frequencies and will deploy as many Single-Shot filters as necessary (of course, music or noise has to be present in the room for this to work).
(3) PANIC – If unexpected feedback starts occurring during a performance, pressing the PANIC button can help. As long as the button is kept pressed (for a maximum of 1 second), your FBQ2496 rapidly searches for feedback frequencies and suppresses them.
(4) SPEECH – Pressing the SPEECH button increases the sensitivity of feedback suppression; the FBQ2496 recognizes critical frequencies sooner and deploys a filter that cuts inappropriately.
(5) FREEZE – Once a particularly good FBQ2496 setting is achieved, you can keep this setting by pressing the FREEZE button. All Single-Shot and automatic filters are kept at their settings until you press FREEZE again.
(6) FILTER LIFT – The so-called “Filter Lifting Time” informs you about how long an adjusted automatic filter can remain inactive before its values are reset again. You can set this time by first briefly pressing the FILTER LIFT button and then turning the wheel. The following time lengths are available: 0 min, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min.
(7) RESET – If you briefly press the RESET button, all automatically set filters are erased. If you keep the RESET button pressed longer, Single Shot filters are erased as well. In PEQ mode, briefly pressing the RESET button erases the selected filter. Keeping the RESET button pressed longer erases all the parametric filters all at once.
(8) STATUS DISPLAY – The FBQ2496 features a total of 40 filters, i.e. 20 filters per channel. They can be monitored and controlled on the STATUS DISPLAY.
(9) LED DISPLAY – The three-digit numeric display indicates the absolute value of the parameter you are modifying.
(10) GAIN – In the PEQ mode, the GAIN button lets you adjust filter gain in dB (from +15 dB to-15 dB in 0.5-dB increments, and from -16 dB to -36 dB in 1-dB increments). The dB value set using the wheel is shown in the display.
(11) PEQ After keeping the PEQ button pressed for a few moments (the LED on the PEQ button blinks), use the wheel to set the number of parametric filters. They start with filter number 20 and can go down to filter number 1, step by step. At the same time, the already set Single-Shot filters are shown.
If you only briefly press the PEQ button (the LED on the PEQ button is lit), any filter can be called up using the wheel. The number of the selected filter is shown in the display, and the corresponding filter LED blinks. Amplification, bandwidth, and mid-frequency parameters can now be shown.
(12) FREQUENCY – When the FBQ2496 is in the PEQ mode (the LED on the PEQ button is lit), the mid-frequency of each individual filter can be set. To modify the mid-frequency, press the FREQUENCY button. The frequency range can vary from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
(13) LEFT-RIGHT – The LEFT-RIGHT button lets you select the channels you wish to edit.
(14) BANDWIDTH – Use the BANDWIDTH button to set the bandwidth (Q-factor/quality) of the selected parametric filter. The adjustable filter quality encompasses a range from 1/60th of an octave up to 10 octaves. The FBQ2496 has to be in PEQ mode (the LED on the PEQ button is lit).
(15) BYPASS – Keeping the BYPASS button pressed for a few moments activates the hard bypass. The unit’s input is directly routed to the output and the filters are bypassed.
(16) MIDI– Simultaneously pressing BANDWIDTH and BYPASS gets you into the MIDI menu (both button LEDs are lit).
(17) WHEEL – WHEEL is a continuous rotary control. Use it to make adjustments to the selected parameter.
(18) POWER
(19) The mains connection is established using a cable with an IEC mains connector. An appropriate mains cable is included.
(20) You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the FBQ2496. Always replace fuses with the same type.
(21) The FBQ2496 features a complete set of MIDI functions. In addition to the usual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT ports, the MIDI THRU allows you to loop through MIDI data.
(22) Use the OPERATING LEVEL switch to change from home recording level (-10 dBV) to studio-level (+4 dBu), and vice versa. The level meters are adapted automatically to the selected nominal level so that the FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO will always work in its optimum operating range.
(23) INPUT LEFT/RIGHT These are the balanced inputs of your FBQ2496. They are laid out as ¼” TRS and XLR connectors.
(24) OUTPUT LEFT/RIGHT Both of the FBQ2496 outputs are also laid out as balanced ¼” TRS and XLR connectors.
Specifications
Audio InputsConnections – XLR and ¼” TRS stereo connectorType – electronically balanced inputInput impedance – approx. 20 k balancedNominal input level – -10 dBV / +4 dBu (adjustable)Max. input signal level – +20 dBu at +4 dBu nominal level, +6 dBV at -10 dBV nominal level typically -40 dB
Audio OutputsConnections – XLR and ¼” TRS stereo connectorType – balancedOutput impedance – approx. 200 balancedMax. output level – +20 dBu at +4 dBu nominal level, +6 dBV at -10 dBV nominal level
BypassType – Relay, a hard bypass in case of a power outage
System InformationFrequency response – <10 Hz to 44 kHzDynamic range – 107 dBTHD – 0.007 % typically @ +4 dBu, 1 kHz, amplification 1Crosstalk – < -100 dB @ 1 kHz
MIDI InterfaceType – 5-pole DIN connectors IN/OUT/THRU
Digital ProcessingConverter – 24 Bit / 96 kHzSample rate – 96 kHz
Parametric Equalizer (PEQ)Type – max. 20 independent, fully parametric filters per channelFrequency range – 20 Hz to 20 kHzBandwidth – 1/60th to 10 octavesPossible value range – +15 to -36 dB
Feedback Destroyer (FBQ)Type – digital signal analysis for feedback recognition purposesFilter – max. 20 digital notch filters per channelFrequency range – 20 Hz to 20 kHzBandwidth – 1/60th octavePossible value range – 0 to -36 dB
DisplayType – 3-digit numeric LED display
Power SupplyMains voltage – 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 HzPower consumption – approx. 10 WFuse – T 1 AH 250 VMains connector – Standard receptacle
Dimensions/WeightDimensions (H x W x D) – approx. 44.5 x 482.6 x 190.5 mmapprox. 1 ¾ x 19 x 7 ½”Weight – approx. 1.9 kgapprox. 4.2 lbs
Other important information
Important information
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2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
BehringerFEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496
Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United StatesPhone Number: +1 702 800 8290
FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO FBQ2496This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important information:Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
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