Behringer Stereo Equalizer DEQ2496 User Manual

Equalizers  
ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
ULTRACURVE Ultra High-Precision  
Digital 24-Bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA  
Mastering Processor  
The DEQ2496 is a high-precision  
digital 24-bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA mastering  
processor, ideal for sophisticated live  
sound trouble-shooting or audiophile  
mastering. Whether you’re putting the  
finishing touches on recorded material  
or creating an optimal live sound for a  
multi-way PA, the DEQ2496 is built to  
provide meticulous control.  
Dual 31-band Graphic Equalizers,  
31-band Virtual Paragraphic Equalizers  
and 10-band Parametric.  
Ultra-high resolution processor for all  
EQ, RTA and dynamic applications,  
especially for PA and  
audiophile mastering  
4 concurrently selectable EQ modules  
(31-band graphic EQ, 10-band  
parametric EQ, Feedback Destroyer  
plus 3 Dynamic EQs per  
Naturally the DEQ2496 has phase-neutral  
digital graphic EQ…but in addition we’ve  
added a function that allows you to change  
the bandwidth of each frequency from  
standard 1/3 to as much as 59/3.  
stereo channel)  
Equalization? Dynamics? Feedback  
correction? Yes, yes, yes. You can have  
it all with the DEQ2496. Automatic  
FFT analysis with Auto EQ? We added  
that too.  
Flexible compressor/expander  
function with peak limiter per stereo  
channel as well as additional stereo  
imager and stereo delay for  
delay line applications  
The DEQ2496 is a whole rack of  
flexible equalization, dynamics and  
time correction functions designed to  
fix problems and generally optimize  
sound quality.  
Unique VPQ (Virtual Paragraphic EQ)  
option allows parametric control of  
graphic EQs  
Ultra-high resolution 61-band  
real-time FFT analyzer with additional  
auto EQ function for room and  
loudspeaker equalization  
Dual 31-band Graphic Equalizers  
(stereo linkable)  
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Dual 31-band Virtual Paragraphic  
Equalizers (stereo linkable)  
Multi-functional level meters  
(peak/RMS, VU and SPL meter  
with dBA/dBC weighting via  
RTA/Mic input)  
Dual 10-band Parametric EQ’s per  
stereo side  
Dynamically-activated EQ  
Feedback Destroyer with  
Learning Mode  
64 user memories for complete  
setups and/or individual  
module configurations  
Stereo Imager  
Compressor/Expander  
Limiter  
Separate RTA mic/line input with  
phantom power, professional  
Wordclock input and MIDI  
connections for full remote control,  
preset dumps and system updates  
Digital Delay  
RTA/SPL/FFT Analyzer with  
Auto EQ function  
 
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Not only can you specify time delay  
in feet or meters but simultaneously  
compensate for ambient temperature  
which affects sound speed!  
ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
RTA/SPL/FFT Analyzer with  
Auto EQ function  
The DEQ2496 WIDTH processor provides  
control over STEREOWIDTH (how clearly the  
two sides of the stereo image are separated  
from each other), ASYMMETRY (relative volume  
of left/right stereo signal), ROTATION (panning  
of stereo + mono in the stereo image), and a  
multipart SHUFFLE function than can generate  
an additional low-frequency Stereowidth effect.  
Graphic equalizer with frequency response  
correction (TRUE RESPONSE)  
Easy to set up and use.  
The DEQ2496 has balanced inputs and  
servo balanced outputs with gold-plated  
XLR connectors, stereo aux output,  
AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and XLR and  
optical output. Configuration is intuitive,  
with on-screen block diagram displays and  
you get a separate RTA mic/line input with  
phantom power, a professional wordclock  
input and MIDI connections for full remote  
control, as well as preset dumps and  
system updates.  
The DEQ2496 features an FFT real  
time analyzer for precise graphic display  
of 61 frequency bands. You can monitor  
main or digital inputs and outputs,  
AUX/digital out or a feed from an RTA  
microphone and display the results in a  
multitude of ways including funky retro  
VU meters.  
Compressor/Expander and Limiter  
The DEQ2496 has a comprehensive set of  
dynamics processing tools that can be used as  
two independent channels or stereo linked.  
You get all of the usual peak/hold,  
display rate and scale features you would  
expect from a professional measurement  
tool, plus our user-definable AEQ (Auto EQ  
function), which allows you to analyze and  
adjust your system’s frequency response  
automatically (perfect for “roughing out”  
initial room adjustments).  
You can maintain up to 64  
Everything you’d find on a dedicated  
In Graphic EQ mode, you can choose  
between UNCORRECTED response,  
which shows the mutual influence of  
adjacent bands, or select TRUE response  
to apply a specially developed algorithm  
that displays the actual results of the  
equalizer setting.  
comprehensive user presets at a time  
and of course dump and load as needed.  
You can also save and recall individual  
modules such as DEQ, PEQ, WIDTH  
or DYN. These subsets of complete presets  
let you maintain most of a preset’s  
settings but vary a few (such as graphic  
EQ) without having to generate a whole  
new preset.  
compressor/expander is here including variable  
rations from 1:1.1 to 1:100, ATTACK times from 0  
to 200ms, 0-3dB variable knee and 20 to 4000ms  
RELEASE, all adjustable from a coarse/fine  
adjustment scale. The built-in separate LIMITER has  
Threshold, Hold and Release functions.  
Digital Delay  
You can delay either the DEQ2496’s Main or  
AUX outputs anywhere from 0 to 300ms and can  
process left and right channels independently.  
Built tough for the road,  
precise for the studio.  
The DEQ2496 features high-quality  
24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters  
and two high-performance 32/40-bit  
floating-point digital signal processors  
for incredible sonic resolution and 113 dB  
dynamic range.  
Graphic equalizer without frequency response  
correction (UNCORRECTED)  
The internal switch-mode power  
supply assures maximum flexibility  
(100-240V~), noise-free audio, superior  
transient response, lowest possible power  
consumption and freedom from power  
surge damage.  
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
Compare features. Compare prices.  
Own ULTRACURVE.  
Quite frankly, we believe that the DEQ2496 is the  
best multi-function processor value in the pro audio  
industry. Why pay much more for a status name?  
DATA WHEELS  
are used to  
select and edit  
parameters in a  
selected menu  
RTA (Real  
METER  
and CLIP  
LEDs  
Time  
PAGE browses  
pages within  
a menu  
High-  
resolution  
display  
Analyzer)  
selector  
POWER  
switch  
METER  
menu  
key  
MEMORY  
COMPARE  
either complete  
presets or  
individual  
modules  
A and B functions  
depend on the  
selected menu, and  
are indicated in the  
display  
MENU  
where you can  
save or recall  
complete presets  
or individual  
modules from  
one preset  
keys select  
individual  
menus  
within  
modules  
The FUSE HOLDER  
holds the mains  
fuse of the  
DEQ2496. Blown  
fuses must be  
replaced by fuses  
of the same type  
and rating  
Synchronize  
to external  
equipment via  
BNC coaxial  
WORDCLOCK  
input  
RTA/MIC IN for  
realtime analyzer  
or SPL meter has  
+15V phantom  
power supply for  
condenser mics  
XLR AES/EBU  
or S/PDIF  
I/O  
Balanced  
XLR input  
connectors  
Connect the  
enclosed  
power cord  
to the mains  
connection  
MIDI IN /  
OUT / THRU  
AES/EBU  
and S/PDIF  
optical I/O  
Stereo AUX  
Raises MAX level  
present at the  
MAIN inputs/  
outputs from  
+12 dBu to  
Balanced  
XLR output  
connectors  
OUT taps the  
audio signal  
present at the  
digital outputs  
in analog form  
+22 dBu  
 
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
Monitor  
AUX Outputs 1 to 8  
XENYX 2222USB  
Sidefill L  
Sidefill R  
Sidefill Drums  
Keyboard Fill  
Wedge 1  
Wedge 2  
Wedge 3  
Wedge 4  
DEQ2496  
Main  
DEQ2496  
Stereo output  
Left/Right  
Main output  
Left/Right  
EUROPOWER  
EP4000  
Aux Output  
L/R  
(Delay Line)  
XENYX 2222USB  
Main PA  
Speaker  
EUROLIVE B215A  
 
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
Analog inputs  
Digital input 1  
Parametric equalizer (PEQ)  
Type  
electronically balanced  
Type  
XLR transformer-balanced  
AES/EBU or S/PDIF  
110 Ω  
Type  
max. 10 independent,  
fully parametric filters per channel  
Connector  
Impedance  
Max. input level  
CMRR  
XLR  
Standard  
Frequency range  
Bandwidth  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
22 kΩ  
Input impedance  
Nom. Input level  
1/10 to 10 oct., shelving filters  
(6 and 12 dB)  
+12 or +22 dBu, switchable  
40 dB typ.  
0.2 – 5 V peak-to-peak  
Digital input 2  
Type  
Control range  
+15 to -15 dB  
Analog outputs (main)  
TOSLINK optical  
Dynamic equalizer (DEQ)  
Type  
servo-balanced  
Standard  
AES/EBU or S/PDIF  
Type  
max. 3 independent,  
fully parametric filters per channel  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Connector  
Impedance  
Max. output level  
XLR  
Digital output 1  
Type  
100 Ω at 1 kHz  
Frequency range  
Bandwidth  
XLR transformer-balanced  
AES/EBU or S/PDIF  
110 Ω  
+12 or +22 dBu, switchable  
1/10 to 10 oct., shelving filters  
(6 and 12 dB)  
Standard  
Impedance  
Output  
Analog outputs (aux)  
Type  
Control range  
Threshold  
Attack  
+15 to -15 dB  
servo-balanced  
¼" stereo jack  
100 Ω at 1 kHz  
+12 dBu  
3.5 V peak-to-peak  
variable from 0 to -60 dB  
0 to 200 msec  
Conector  
Digital output 2  
Type  
Impedance  
TOSLINK optical  
Release  
20 to 4,000 msec  
1:2 to 1:100  
Max output level  
Standard  
AES/EBU or S/PDIF  
Ratio  
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS  
Frequency range 10 Hz to 35 kHz (-1 dB)  
@ 96 kHz sampling rate  
Sync input  
Type  
Feedback Destroyer (FBD)  
BNC  
Type  
digital signal analysis for  
feedback identification  
Standard  
Wordclock (1 x sample rate)  
50 k Ω  
Signal-to-noise ratio > 113 dB main input/output  
> 107 dB aux output  
Filter  
max. 10 digital notch filters per channel,  
programmable or as automatic feedback  
suppression system  
Input impedance  
Nom. Level  
THD  
0.007 % TYP. @ +4 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain  
2–6 V peak-to-peak  
Crosstalk  
< -92 dB/-95 dB  
Frequency range  
Bandwidth  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
1/10 to 1/60 oct.  
0 to -60 dB  
MIDI interface  
Type  
Bypass  
5-pole Din jacks In/Out/Thru  
cf. MIDI implementation chart  
Control range  
Type  
Relay, hard-bypass in case of power failure  
Implementation  
Digital delay  
Type  
Measurement microphone input  
Digital processing  
digital stereo delay  
Type  
electronically balanced  
Converter  
24-bit Delta-Sigma,  
64/128-oversampling (AKM®)  
Max. delay time  
300 ms, independently adjustable for  
each channel  
Input impedance  
2kΩ  
Sample rate  
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz  
Max. input level  
(LINE)  
variable from -14 dBu to +22 dBu  
Min. resolution  
Delay units  
0.02 ms  
Graphic equalizer (GEQ)  
seconds, meters or feet  
Max. input level  
(MIC)  
variable from -42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa  
+15 V, switchable  
Type  
digital 1/3-oct. EQ  
Level meters  
Frequency Range  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 31 1/3-oct. bands  
according to ISO frequencies  
Phantom power  
Type  
digital level meter with simultaneous  
graphic display of Peak and RMS values  
and virtual analog VU meter  
Bandwidth  
1/3-oct.  
Control range  
+15 to -15 dB  
 
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO  
DEQ2496  
SPL meter  
Real-time analyzer  
Power supply  
Weighting  
dB (A), dB (C) or OFF  
Type  
digital 61-band FFT analyzer  
Mains voltage  
85 to 250 V~, 50/60 Hz  
Microphone  
calibration  
-42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa  
Frequency range  
20 Hz to 20kHz, 61 bands  
Power consumption 10 W typ.  
According to ISO frequencies  
Fuse  
T 1 A H  
Detectors  
peak and average  
Dynamics  
Mains Connector  
Standard IEC receptacle  
Noise generator  
pink noise, levels from 0 to -60 dB  
Type  
Expander or compressor with digital  
IGC (Interactive Gain Control)  
Dimensions/Weight  
Display  
Type  
Dimensions  
(H x W x D)  
1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½"/44.5 x 482.6 x 217 mm  
Threshold  
Attack  
variable from 0 to -60 dB  
0 to 200 msec  
320 x 80 dot-matrix LC display  
LED, orange  
Backlighting  
Contrast  
Weight  
approx. 2.05 kg  
approx. 3.5 kg  
Ratio  
1:1.1 to 1:100 msec  
adjustable  
Shipping weight  
Limiter  
Type  
Please note these specifications are preliminary and conceptual in nature,  
and as such are subject to change as product development progresses.  
This information is supplied for market research purposes only and is not  
to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of  
The MUSIC Group, or one of its subsidiaries, and must be surrendered upon  
request of the owner.  
Memory  
Peak limiter (zero attack)  
0 to 1,000 msec  
Presets  
64 memory locations with 16-character  
names, single modules can be recalled  
and saved  
Hold  
Threshold  
Release  
variable from 0 to -24 dB  
20 to 4,000 msec  
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