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PERATING

UIDE

Quick Start Setup on back page

CONTENTS

SECTION ONE — FRONT & BACK PANELS 2

1.1. FBX2400 Front Panel Controls & LED Indicators 2

1.2. FBX2400 Back Panel Controls & Connections 2

SECTION TWO — APPLICATIONS 3

2.1. FBX Setup for Monitors 3

2.2. FBX Setup for Entire Mix 3

2.3. FBX Setup for Single Insert Point 3

2.4. FBX Setup for Insert Send & Return 3

SECTION THREE — ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS 3

SECTION FOUR — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4

4.1. Before You Begin 4

4.2. How To Operate your FBX1200 / FBX2400 5

SECTION FIVE — HOW TO USE FBX FEATURES 6

5.1. Input / Output Level Switches 6

5.2. FBX Filter Control 6

5.3. Important Operating Considerations 7

SECTION SIX — TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 7

SECTION SEVEN — FBX THEORY & PRACTICE 8

7.1. Introduction to FBX® 8

7.2. The Advantages of FBX Filters 8

7.3. Parametric Filters and FBX 9

SECTION EIGHT — CAUTIONS & WARRANTY 10

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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SMART FILTERS OPERATING GUIDE with CONTENTS SECTION ONE — FRONT & BACK PANELS 1.1. FBX2400 Front Panel Controls & LED Indicators 1.2. FBX2400 Back Panel Controls & Connections 2 2 2 SECTION TWO — APPLICATIONS 2.1. FBX Setup for Monitors 2.2. FBX Setup for Entire Mix 2.3. FBX Setup for Single Insert Point 2.4. FBX Setup for Insert Send & Return 3 3 3 3 3 SECTION THREE — ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS 3 SECTION FOUR — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Before You Begin 4.2.
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SECTION ONE — FRONT & BACK PANELS 1.1. FBX2400 Front Panel Controls & LED Indicators 2 4 1 8 6 3 5 Note: FBX1200 front and back panels use the same controls and input/output configuration 7 1. SETUP Press and hold this button to begin the FBX setup mode. Filter LEDs (light emitting diodes) will flash 5 times and the SETUP LED will begin to flash. You are now ready to set FBX filters. 5.
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SECTION TWO — APPLICATIONS Monitor Mix 1 2.1. FBX Setup for Monitors Monitor Mix 2 Ch. B OUT 2.2. FBX Setup for Entire Mix Ch. B IN Ch. A IN Ch. B IN Ch. A IN Ch. A OUT Right Main Send Left Main Send All other Signal Processing Ch. B OUT Ch. A OUT TS "Y" Connector 2.3. FBX Setup for Single Insert Point IMPORTANT NOTE Ch. 1 • Mixing balanced and unbalanced connections may result in a 6 dB loss of gain. Ch. 2 Ch. B OUT < Low Z > < High Z > < Insert > Ch. A OUT Ch. B IN Ch.
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SECTION FOUR — OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Before You Begin These instructions apply to both the FBX1200 and the FBX2400. The 2400 is a dualmono version of the 1200. Your FBX Feedback Exterminator will improve any sound reinforcement system. The instructions presume that you are familiar with the fundamentals of sound reinforcement. 4.1.1. Where the FBX fits in your sound system: The most common patch point is between the output of the mixer and the input of a power amp.
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4.2. How To Operate your FBX1200 / FBX2400 Follow these procedures to get maximum gain before feedback 1 Place equipment & make connections. a. Set up one FBX channel at a time. b. Place speakers and microphones in performance positions. b. DO NOT TALK INTO YOUR SYSTEM while in Setup mode. c. Set Input and Output levels on FBX back panel (see Section 5.1.1. for details). Start with all buttons pushed in. d.
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SECTION FIVE — HOW TO USE FBX FEATURES 5.1. Input / Output Level Switches Use the two-position switches on the back panel of your FBX1200 / FBX2400 to compensate for input level or output level requirements. NOTE: For unity gain (recommended), set the channel's input & output level switches to the same setting. NOTE: Mixing balanced and unbalanced connections may result in a 6 dB loss of gain. 5.1.1.
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5.3.3. Setup Mode NOTE: Setup mode is for pre-performance audio setup only, and will cause distortion in your audio program if left on during performance. You must follow the setup procedure outlined in the previous section, and do not play program during Setup mode. Otherwise the FBX will clip and filters may be set improperly. (Clip level is set to the lowest level so the feedback clips quickly; therefore, your program will also be clipped in setup mode.
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SECTION SEVEN — FBX THEORY & PRACTICE 7.1. Introduction to FBX® WHY FBX? Feedback is certainly the most pervasive challenge to the audio industry. The potential appearance of sudden, loud, out-of-control feedback is every sound engineer’s and musician’s nightmare. Unlike more subtle audio quality problems or shortcomings, feedback is embarrassingly obvious — it disturbs the performer, the audience, and the technician, and can damage equipment and just generally ruin your day.
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7.3. Parametric Filters and FBX Of course, many savvy sound engineers, realizing the limitations of graphic equalizers in removing problem feedback, prefer to use a different type of equalizer, called a parametric EQ, for such applications. If you’re one such audio engineer, you’ll be comforted to know that FBX filters share much in common with parametrics.
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SECTION EIGHT — CAUTIONS & WARRANTY Warning! This equipment must be earthed. Caution! Risk of electric shock. Do not open. Caution! Shock hazard. Do not remove covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Warning! The FBX1200 & FBX2400 Series is designed to operate from standard AC power.
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CAUTION EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH NOISE LEVELS MAY CAUSE A PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. INDIVIDUALS VARY CONSIDERABLY IN SUSCEPTIBILITY TO NOISE INDUCED HEARING LOSS, BUT NEARLY EVERYONE WILL LOSE SOME HEARING IF EXPOSED TO SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE NOISE FOR A SUFFICIENT TIME. THE U.S.
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