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XENYX 1202/1002/802/502
Premium 12/10/8/5-Input 2-Bus Mixer with XENYX Mic Preamps and British EQs
 Contents
1 Important Safety Instructions
2 LEGAL DISCLAIMER
3 LIMITED WARRANTY
4 XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 Hook-up
4.1 Step 1: Hook-Up
4.2 Step 2: Controls
5 Step 3: Level setting
6 Specifications
7 Other important information
8 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION
9 Documents / Resources
9.1 References
10 Related Posts

Important Safety Instructions

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electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed.
All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

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Caution
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apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be
performed by qualified service personnel.

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 amplifiers) that produce heat.
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electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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point where they exit from the apparatus.
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have falleninto the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
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shallremain readily operable.
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21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited
Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

XENYX 1202/1002/802/502 Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up
Step 2: Controls

This chapter describes the various control elements of your mixing console. All controls, switches and connectors
will be discussed in detail.

(1) MIC – Each mono input channel offers a balanced microphone input via the XLR connector and also features
switchable +48 V phantom power supply for condenser microphones. The XENYX preamps provide undistorted
and noise-free gain as is typically known only from costly outboard preamps.

(2) LINE IN – Each mono input also features a balanced line input on a ¼” connector. Unbalanced devices (mono
jacks) can also be connected to these inputs. Please remember that you can only use either the microphone or
the line input of a channel at any one time. You can never use both simultaneously!

(3) GAIN – Use the GAIN control to adjust the input gain. This control should always be turned fully
counterclockwise whenever you connect or disconnect a signal source to one of the inputs.

(4) EQUALIZER – All mono input channels include a 3-band equalizer, except for the 502, which is equipped with
a 2-band EQ. All bands provide boost or cut of up to 15 dB. In the central position, the equalizer is inactive.
(5) LOW CUT – In addition, the mono channels (1002 and 1202) are equipped with a steep LOW CUT filter (slope
at 18 dB/oct., -3 dB at 75 Hz) designed to eliminate unwanted low-frequency signal components.

(6) FX (802/1002/1202 only) – FX sends (or AUX sends) enable you to feed signals via a variable control from one
or more channels and sum these signals to a bus. The bus appears at the console’s FX send output and can be
fed from there to an external effects device. The return from the effects unit is then brought back into the console
on the aux return connectors (802) or normal channel inputs. Each FX send is mono and features up to +15 dB
gain.

(7) PAN – The PAN control determines the position of the channel signal within the stereo image. This control
features a constant-power characteristic, which means the signal is always maintained at a constant level,
irrespective of position in the stereo panorama.

(8) LEVEL – The LEVEL control determines the level of the channel signal in the main mix.
(9) CLIP – The CLIP LED’s of the mono channels illuminate when the input signal is driven too high, which could
cause distortion. If this happens, use the GAIN control to reduce the preamp level until the LED does not light
anymore.

(10) LINE IN – Each stereo channel has two balanced line level inputs on ¼” jacks for left and right channels. If
only the jack marked “L” (left) is used, the channel operates in mono. The stereo channels are designed to handle
typical line level signals. Both inputs will also accept unbalanced jacks.

(11) FX – The FX sends of the stereo channels function similar to those of the mono channels. However, since the
FX send buses are both mono, a mono sum is first taken from the stereo input before it is sent to the FX bus. The
502 is not equipped with FXsends.

(12) BAL – The BAL(ANCE) control determines the levels of left and right input signals relative to each other
before both signals are then routed to the main stereo mix bus. If a channel is operated in mono via the left line
input, this control has the same function as the PAN control used in the mono channels.

(13) +4/-10 – The stereo inputs of the XENYX 1002 and 1202 have an input sensitivity switch which selects
between +4 dBu and -10 dBV. At -10 dBV (home-recording level), the input is more sensitive (requires less level to
drive it) than at +4 dBu (studio level).

(14) STEREO AUX RETURN – 802 only: the STEREO AUX RETURN connectors are used to bring the output of
the external effects device (whose input is derived from the aux sends) back into the console. You can instead use
these connectors as additional inputs, but any effects device will then have to be brought back into the console via
a normal stereo channel. This does, however, give you the ability to use the channel EQ on the effects return
signal if you wish. If only the left connector is used, the AUX RETURN automatically operates in mono. Use the
AUX RETURN control to determine how much of the effects signal is sent to the main mix.

(15) FX SEND – The FX SEND output (does not apply for 502) should be connected to the input of an external
effects unit. The post-fader FX signal you created using the input channel FX controls is sent to the effects unit via
the FX SEND ouput. Use the FX SEND control of the main section to adjust the overall send level (1002 and 1202
only).

(16) PHONES/CONTROL ROOM – The stereo PHONES jack (at the top of the connector panel) is where you
connect headphones. The unbalanced CTRL ROOM OUT jacks carry the summed effects and main mix signals,
as well as soloed channel signals. The PHONES/CONTROL ROOM control adjusts the level of both headphones
and main monitor outputs. The 502 is not equipped with control room outputs.

(17) MAIN MIX – The MAIN OUT connectors are unbalanced mono jacks. The main mix signal appears here at a
level of 0 dBu. The MAIN MIX fader adjusts the volume of these outputs. The XENYX 802 and 502 mixing
consoles feature a rotary control for this purpose.

(18) 2-TRACK – The 2-TRACK are used to bring an external signal source (e.g. CD player, tape deck, etc.) into
the console. They can also be used as a standard stereo line input, so the output of a second XENYX or
Behringer ULTRALINK PRO MX882 can be connected.

(19) 2-TRACK OUTPUT – These connectors are wired in parallel with the MAIN OUT and carry the main mix
signal (unbalanced). Connect the 2-TRACK OUTPUT to the inputs of your recording device. The output level is
adjusted via the high-precision MAIN MIX fader or rotary control (802/502).

(20) 2-TR TO MIX – When the 2-TR TO MIX switch is depressed, the 2-track input is assigned to the main mix
providing an additional input for tape machines, MIDI instruments or other signal sources that do not require any
processing.

(21) 2-TR TO CTRL ROOM – Press the 2-TR TO CTRL ROOM/PHONES switch if you want to monitor the 2-track
input via the CTRL ROOM OUT. This provides an easy way to monitor signals coming back from tape to ensure
that they are recording correctly.

(22) FX TO CTRL ROOM – If you want to monitor only the FX send signal in your headphones or monitor
speaker(s), press the FX TO CTRL switch. This mutes the main mix signal while routing the FX SEND output to
the monitor(s). The XENYX 802 and 502 do not feature this switch.

(23) +48 V – The red +48 V LED lights up when phantom power is on. The PHANTOM switch activates the
phantom power supply on the XLR connectors of all mono channels.

(24) POWER – The POWER LED indicates that the console is powered on.

(25) LEVEL INDICATOR – The high-precision 4-segment display accurately displays the relevant signal level.

Step 3: Level setting

To correctly set the gains of the channels, first set the LEVEL controls of the input channels to their center
positions (0 dB). Then use the GAIN controls to increase the input amplification until signal peaks show 0 dB on
the level meter.
When recording to digital recorders, the recorder’s peak meter should not go into overload. While analog
recorders can be overloaded to some extent, creating only a certain amount of distortion (which is common and
often desirable), digital recorders distort quickly when overloaded. In addition, digital distortion is not only
undesirable, but also renders your recording completely useless. The peak meters of your XENYX display the
level virtually independent of frequency. A recording level of 0 dB is recommended for all signal types.

Specifications
Mono Inputs

Microphone Inputs (XENYX Mic Preamp)

Type XLR connector, electronically balanced, discrete input circuit

Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz -20 kHz)

@ 0 Ω source resistance -134 dB / 1353 dB A-weighted

@ 50 Ω source resistance -131 dB / 133.3 dB A-weighted

@ 150 Ω source resistance -129 dB / 130.5 d B A-weighted

Frequency Response

<10 Hz – 150 kHz -1 dB

<10 Hz- 200 kHz -3 dB

Gain range +10 dB to +60dB

Max. input level +12 dBu @ +10 dBGAIN

Impedance approx. 2.6kΩ balanced

Signal-to-noise ratio 110dB/ 112 dB A-weighted (0 dBu In @ +22 dB GAIN)

Distortion (THD+N) 0.005%/0.004% A-weighted

Line Input

Type ¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced

Impedance approx. 20 kΩ balanced, approx. 10 kΩ unbalanced

Gain range -10 dB to +40 dB

Max. input level +22 dBu @ 0 dB GAIN

Fade-Out Attenuation (Cosstalk Attenuation)

Main fader closed 90 dB

Channel muted 89.5 dB

Channel fader muted 89 dB

Frequency Response (Mic In ∼Main Out)

<10 Hz- 90 kHz +0dB/-1 dB

<10 Hz- 160 kHz +0 dB/-3 dB

Stereo Inputs

Type ¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced

Impedance approx. 20 kΩ

Max. input level +22 dBu

Equalizer

EQ

LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB

MID 2.5 kHz / ±15 dB

HIGH 12 kHz /±15 dB

Send/Return

Aux Sends

Type ¼” TS jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 120 Ω

Max. output level +22 dBu

Stereo Aux Returns

Type ¼” TRS jack, electronically balanced

Impedance approx. 20 kΩ balanced / approx. 10 kΩ unbalanced

Max. input level +22 dBu

Outputs

Main Outputs

Type ¼” TRS jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 120 Ω unbalanced

Max. output level +22 dBu

Control Room Outputs

Type ½” TS jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 120 Ω

Max. output level +22 dBu

Headphones Output

Type ¼” TRS jack, unbalanced

Max. output level +19 dBu / 150 Ω (+25 dBm)

Main Mix System Data (Noise)

Main mix @ – ,
-106 dB / -109 dB A-weighted
channel fader @ –

Main mix @ 0 dB,

-95 dB / -98 dB A-weighted
channel fader @ –

Main mix @ 0 dB,

-84 dB / -87 dB A-weighted
channel fader @ 0 dB

Power Supply

Power consumption 20W 13W 13W 13W

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Dimensions (Hx 8.7′ T
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242 mm x
220mm 177 mm
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3.5 lbs/ 1. 3.5 lbs/ 1 2.6 lbs / 1.

Weight (net) 4.8 lbs/ 2.2 kg
6 kg .6 kg 2 kg

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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

Behringer
XENYX 1202/1002/802/502

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

XENYX 1202/1002/802/502

This 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.
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Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/
EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
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Documents / Resources
 behringer XENYX 1202 Mixer with Effects [pdf] User Guide
XENYX 1202, XENYX 1002, XENYX 802, XENYX 502, Mixer with Effects

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