Behringer Pro Mixer NOX Series Quick Start Guide

Important Safety Instructions

⚠️ CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! ⚡

• Terminals marked with a symbol carry electrical current sufficient to risk electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with 1/4" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
• The symbol ⚠️, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
• The symbol ℹ️, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
• Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
• Caution: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The 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.
• 1. Read these instructions.
• 2. Keep these instructions.
• 3. Heed all warnings.
• 4. Follow all instructions.
• 5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
• 6. Clean only with dry cloth.
• 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• 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 fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Legal Disclaimer & Limited Warranty

Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd.

Limited Warranty

• This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you.
• MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.
• Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.
• Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.
• PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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Return materials authorization

• To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under "Support" at behringer.com. If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our "Online Support" which may also be found under "Support" at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying the product's warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization ("RMA") number.
• Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group.
• Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.

Warranty Exclusions

• This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.
• This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation.
• This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.
• This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
• Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.
• Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty: improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals; connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used; damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.
• Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.
• If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.
• Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer's expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.
• Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a "buyer beware" basis. Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product.

Other warranty rights and national law

• This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as a consumer in any way.
• The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.
• This warranty does not detract from the seller's obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group's limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com.

Step 1: Getting Started (Hook-Up)

Connect all power, audio, and USB connections. Ensure all devices are OFF before starting.

General Steps:

1. Connect all necessary power, audio, and USB connections. Ensure all devices are OFF.
2. Lower the MASTER fader/knob, BOOTH, and CUE GAIN controls to their minimum.
3. Flip the POWER switch ON.
4. Turn power ON for all other devices.
5. Start playing audio from your sources.
6. Raise the MASTER fader/knob halfway to start. Adjust as needed while setting channel levels.
7. Turn the CUE GAIN knob up about 1/3 of the way. Adjust to desired level as you set channel levels.
8. Assign a channel to each side of the crossfader using CF ASSIGN knobs (NOX1010) or XFADE (A OFF B) switches (NOX303, 606). Slide the crossfader toward the desired source.
9. Raise each CHANNEL FADER to the desired level.
10. Turn each channel's GAIN knob clockwise until the yellow LEDs on the CHANNEL VU METER light.
11. To preview a channel before adding it to the main mix, press the channel's PFL button. For NOX202/404, engage cue for channels 1 & 2, then use CUE MIX fader to select preview channel.
12. Use the CROSSFADER to fade between side A and B (or channels 1 and 2).

Hook-up Diagram Descriptions:

• NOX202/NOX404 Rear Panel: Shows connections for FX2000 Effects Processor, Turntables, Club sound system, Microphones (XM8500), and Active Speakers (B815NEO).
• NOX303 Rear Panel: Shows connections for Turntables, Drum Machine, CDJ, XM8500 Microphone, Active Speakers (B815NEO), and Portable Digital Recorder.
• NOX606 Rear Panel: Shows connections for MP3 player, Drum Machine, CDJ, FX2000 Effects Processor, Microphones (XM8500), Active Speakers (B815NEO), and Power Amplifier (EPX3000).
• NOX1010 Rear Panel: Shows connections for MP3 player, Drum Machine, Turntables, Microphones (XM8500), Active Speakers (B212D), Passive Speakers (VP2520), and FX2000 Effects Processor.

Step 2: Controls

Detailed descriptions of controls for Mic Channels, Stereo Channels, FX Section, Crossfader Section, Filter Section (NOX606), FX LOOP/CONTOUR Section (NOX404), Master Section, Rear Panel, and Front Panel.

Mic Channels

• AUX 1/2 Knobs: Adjust channel signal to AUX SEND jacks. PRE buttons send signal pre-fader.
• MIC/RTN Switch: Selects XLR MIC input or stereo 1/4" RETURN jack as audio source.
• MIC EQ Knobs: Adjust channel equalization. (NOX606: MID 1 for high-mids, MID 2 for low-mids).
• MIC GAIN Knob: Controls mic input sensitivity. (NOX1010: acts as volume control).
• TALKOVER: Automatically drops music volume when mic is active. (NOX606: hold up for talkover, down for mic without attenuation).
• ON/PEAK LED: Green = channel active; Red = audio overload.
• MIC ON Button: Engages mic channel.
• AUX IN Knob: Adjusts level of audio connected to AUX IN jacks.

Stereo Channels

• GAIN Knob: Controls channel input sensitivity.
• INPUT SELECT Switch: Selects channel audio source.
• CUE Button: Allows source monitoring without inclusion in master output.
• CHANNEL EQ Knobs: Boost/cut high, mid, low frequencies. (NOX404: EQ ON/OFF switch).
• FILTER Switch: Sends channel to FILTER 1 or 2. Center position bypasses filters.
• XFADE (A OFF B) Switch: Sends channel to either side of crossfader. Center OFF bypasses crossfader for main mix.
• CHANNEL FADER: Controls channel volume in the overall mix.
• CHANNEL VU METER: Displays input source signal level.
• PAN Fader: Adjusts channel's left-to-right balance.

Crossfader Section

• FADER START Switch: Engages fader start function for auto-start CD players.
• CF ASSIGN Knobs: Determine channels assigned to each side of crossfader.
• CROSSFADER: Fades between assigned sources.
• XFADE CURVE Knob: Determines steepness/gradualness of fade.
• REV/MODE LEDs: Indicate status of REVERSE and MODE 1/2 buttons.
• KILL Switches/Buttons: Remove high, mid, low frequencies from A/B mix. (NOX303: flip up to lock, hold down for temporary removal).

FX Section

• FX DISPLAY: Indicates current effect. Flashes on selection, stays lit on confirmation.
• FX SELECT Knob: Scrolls through effects. Press to confirm.
• FX ON Button: Activates digital effects processor.
• FX CUE Button: Sends effect to cue section for preview.
• FREQUENCY Knob: Adjusts frequency-based or time-based parameter of selected effect.
• INTENSITY Fader: Adjusts mix or resonance parameter of selected effect.
• FX ASSIGN Knob: Determines which sources are affected by the effect.
• TAP Button: Manually enter effect tempo by tapping. Holding for 2 seconds locks tempo control to FREQUENCY knob.
• DATA/MIDI Knob: Adjusts data like MIDI clock speed.
• MIDI ON Button: Sends MIDI start/stop data to external sequencer.

Master Section

• BALANCE Knob: Adjusts left-to-right balance of RCA MAIN OUTPUTS and BALANCED OUTPUTS.
• BOOTH Knob: Controls level of RCA BOOTH OUTPUTS.
• MONO Button: Switches BOOTH signal from stereo to mono.
• MUTE Button: Mutes BOOTH output.
• MASTER Fader/Knob: Controls level of RCA MAIN OUTPUTS and BALANCED OUTPUTS.
• AUX OUT Knob: Adjusts output of AUX OUT jacks (same signal as MAIN OUTPUTS).
• MIX 1 Knob: Adjusts output of MIX 1 XLR outputs.
• MIX 2 Knob: Adjusts output of MIX 2 1/4" jacks.
• MASTER VU METER: Displays master output and/or cue signal level.
• MASTER/CUE Button: Selects whether VU METER displays master output or cue signal.
• CUE ACTIVE LED: Lights when channel's CUE button is active.
• POST EQ Button: Selects cue signal pre (up) or post-EQ (down).
• STEREO/MONO Button: Sends master output signal in stereo or mono.
• SPLIT/BLEND(CUE) Button: Combines cue/program sources or separates them (left=cue, right=main).
• AUX 1/2 Switches: Send selected AUX RETURN signal to cue mix.
• CUE GAIN Knob: Determines volume and sensitivity of cue signal.
• CUE MIX Knob/Fader: Blends cue and program signals. (NOX202/404: fades between channels 1 & 2).
• CUE MODE Switch: Determines which signals are heard in cue/headphone mix (channels 1/2, FX, or Master).

Rear Panel

• POWER SWITCH: Turns unit on/off.
• LINE/PHONO Button: Optimizes PHONO jacks for turntable or CD player.

Front Panel

• CUE TONE Knob: Adjusts tone of cue/headphone signal.
• REV/CF REVERSE Button: Switches assignment of signals on either side of crossfader.
• MODE Button: Selects XFADE CURVE A or B.

FX LOOP/CONTOUR Section (NOX404)

• FX LOOP CH1/2 Switches: Send channel to FX LOOP SEND jack.
• FX LOOP MIX Fader: Adjusts amount of FX LOOP RETURN signal in main mix.
• CH REV Button: Allows channel faders to control input 1 or 2.
• MONO 1/2 STEREO HOUSE Switch: VU METERS display channels 1/2 separately or overall stereo mix.
• REVERSE Button: Reverses CHANNEL FADER function (top=off, bottom=full volume).
• MODE 1/2 Button: Selects CHANNEL FADER function: volume (MODE 1) or pan (MODE 2).
• CONTOUR Fader: Adjusts CHANNEL FADER volume slope or pan slope based on MODE 1/2 selection.

Filter Section (NOX606)

• LFO DEPTH Knob: Adjusts amount of LFO modulation applied to filter.
• LFO ON Button: Engages LFO.
• X2 TEMPO Button: Doubles LFO speed.
• TAP Button: Manually enter LFO speed by tapping rhythmically.
• RESONANCE Knob: Determines filter sharpness (smooth to resonant boost).
• VCF LINK 2-1: Allows FILTER 2 to be controlled by FILTER 1 simultaneously. HPF, BPF, LPF buttons function independently.
• VCF TO XFADER Button: Allows filter's FREQUENCY function to be controlled by crossfader.
• HPF Button: Engages high-pass filter (frequencies above FREQUENCY knob setting).
• BPF Button: Engages band-pass filter (frequencies around FREQUENCY knob setting).
• LPF Button: Engages low-pass filter (frequencies below FREQUENCY knob setting).
• FREQUENCY Knob: Selects frequency for variable cutoff filter.
• FILTER ON Button: Engages filter.

Specifications

Other Important Information

Important Information

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• Malfunction: Contact your BEHRINGER dealer. If unavailable, contact your country's distributor via behringer.com "Support". Check "Online Support" on behringer.com for solutions. Submit an online warranty claim BEFORE returning the product.
• Power Connections: Ensure correct mains voltage for your model. Replace faulty fuses with the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

BEHRINGER PRO MIXER NOX202/NOX303/NOX404/NOX606/NOX1010 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

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.

Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user's authority to use the equipment.