Mixer, Crossover, Amps & Speaker Connection

mustangguy · 13th February 2013, 05:25 PM

Hi,
I’m new at this & I’m trying to set up a sound system at my place for family gatherings and such. Could anyone direct me as to how would I connect the following equipment?
Thank you very much for your time and patience.

• XENYX 1222FX Mixer
• BEHRINGER CX3400 PRO AUDIO DJ 3 /4 WAY ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER
• 1 Crown Powerbase 3 Amp
• 1 Behringer EP2500 Amp
• 2 Behringer B212XL Speakers
• 2 Behringer EUROLIVE VP1800S Subwoofer

turk 182 · 13th February 2013, 07:07 PM

well if you have an assortment of xlr's and speakon cables your half way home

mustangguy · 13th February 2013, 07:12 PM

Hi, I have all sorts of cables, xlr's, speakons, banan plugs, and if I dont have them I can get them, just need help on how to connect all the units, Thanks.

turk 182 · 13th February 2013, 07:17 PM

just so i don't misunderstand or use what might be unfamiliar terms just how much of a newby are you to PA Systems?

mustangguy · 13th February 2013, 07:20 PM

well I know a little, but not that much, I mean I know what highs, mids etc, I jus dont understand how to integrate the crossover in the set up

turk 182 · 13th February 2013, 07:39 PM

ok on another level can you tell me if you own and know how to use a multimeter or what kind of background you have with electronics if any?
not that it's a requirement.
is this stuff used,new all working or don't know?
the reason i asked about your troubleshooting and skills is that it may come into play if we have to diagnose cables and interconnects to insure proper functionality of your system

mustangguy · 13th February 2013, 07:46 PM

Yes, I know what a multimeter is, and do know how to use it. Everything is brand new, with the exception of the Crown Power base, everything else is brand new, cables included

turk 182 · 08:16 PM

ok i hope i haven't offended you in any way,just needed to evaluate your abilities.
after doing a little research on the gear you've got the crossover you have is going to be an issue it's a three/four way and your boxes are passive two way top's and sub's correct?
sorry just reread the manual online yes you indeed have a stereo two way configuration mode.
so from x-over low out's would go to the Crown pb3 to drive your sub's and the high out's would go to the ep2500 to run your top's

mustangguy · 13th February 2013, 08:18 PM

Thanks, how about from the mixer to the crossover??

turk 182 · 13th February 2013, 08:47 PM

just run the main mix xlr's to the x-over inputs as a habit i run left out to x-over input 1 and right to input 2 and follow that through to the amps making input 1 of each amp left as in crown pb3 in 1 sub left and in 1 of the ep2500 left high and so on for the right,this usually results in a pretty logical layout of controls and clip indicators once you have this patched together you'll probably see what i mean when you start to tune things.

13th February 2013, 05:25 PM	#1
mustangguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2013	Mixer, Crossover, Amps & Speaker Connection Hi, I’m new at this & I’m trying to set up a sound system at my place for family gatherings and such. Could anyone direct me as to how would I connect the following equipment? Thank you very much for your time and patience. • XENYX 1222FX Mixer • BEHRINGER CX3400 PRO AUDIO DJ 3 /4 WAY ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER • 1 Crown Powerbase 3 Amp • 1 Behringer EP2500 Amp • 2 Behringer B212XL Speakers • 2 Behringer EUROLIVE VP1800S Subwoofer

13th February 2013, 08:04 PM	#8
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	ok i hope i haven't offended you in any way,just needed to evaluate your abilities. after doing a little research on the gear you've got the crossover you have is going to be an issue it's a three/four way and your boxes are passive two way top's and sub's correct? sorry just reread the manual online yes you indeed have a stereo two way configuration mode. so from x-over low out's would go to the Crown pb3 to drive your sub's and the high out's would go to the ep2500 to run your top's Last edited by turk 182; 13th February 2013 at 08:16 PM.

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13th February 2013, 07:07 PM	#2
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	well if you have an assortment of xlr's and speakon cables your half way home

13th February 2013, 07:12 PM	#3
mustangguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2013	Hi, I have all sorts of cables, xlr's, speakons, banan plugs, and if I dont have them I can get them, just need help on how to connect all the units, Thanks.

13th February 2013, 07:17 PM	#4
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	just so i don't misunderstand or use what might be unfamiliar terms just how much of a newby are you to PA Systems?

13th February 2013, 07:20 PM	#5
mustangguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2013	well I know a little, but not that much, I mean I know what highs, mids etc, I jus dont understand how to integrate the crossover in the set up

13th February 2013, 07:39 PM	#6
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	ok on another level can you tell me if you own and know how to use a multimeter or what kind of background you have with electronics if any? not that it's a requirement. is this stuff used,new all working or don't know? the reason i asked about your troubleshooting and skills is that it may come into play if we have to diagnose cables and interconnects to insure proper functionality of your system

13th February 2013, 07:46 PM	#7
mustangguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2013	Yes, I know what a multimeter is, and do know how to use it. Everything is brand new, with the exception of the Crown Power base, everything else is brand new, cables included

13th February 2013, 08:18 PM	#9
mustangguy diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2013	Thanks, how about from the mixer to the crossover??

13th February 2013, 08:47 PM	#10
turk 182 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2012	just run the main mix xlr's to the x-over inputs as a habit i run left out to x-over input 1 and right to input 2 and follow that through to the amps making input 1 of each amp left as in crown pb3 in 1 sub left and in 1 of the ep2500 left high and so on for the right,this usually results in a pretty logical layout of controls and clip indicators once you have this patched together you'll probably see what i mean when you start to tune things.