The Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro Mastering Processor is ideal for mastering and PA purposes. It offers 4 concurrently selectable EQ modules: 31-band graphic, 10-band parametric, Feedback Destroyer, and 3 dynamic EQs per channel. Other highlights are the 61-band RTA that can run simultaneously with the EQ section, high-quality 24-bit/96kHz A/D/A converters, and 2 high-performance 32/40-bit floating-point SHARC digital signal processors which yield ultimate sonic resolution and 113dB dynamic range. Multifunction level meters, 64 user memories, RTA mic/line input with phantom power, word clock input, and MIDI connections. Balanced inputs, servo-balanced outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors, stereo aux output, and AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/Os (XLR and optical).
Behringer DEQ2496 Ultra-Curve Pro Mastering Processor Features:
Ultrahigh-resolution processor for all EQ, RTA, and dynamic applications
4 concurrently selectable EQ modules (31-band graphic, 10-band parametric, Feedback Destroyer, plus 3 dynamic EQs per stereo channel)
Flexible compressor/expander function with peak limiter per stereo channel plus stereo imager and stereo delay for delay line applications
Unique VPG (virtual paragraphic EQ) allows parametric control of graphic EQs
Ultra high-resolution 61-band realtime FFT analyzer with additional auto EQ function for room and loudspeaker equalization
Multifunction level meters (peak/RMS, VU, and SPL meter with dBA/dBC weighting via RTA mic input)
64 user memories for complete setups and/or individual module configurations
Separate RTA mic/line input with phantom power, professional word clock input, and MIDI connections
I cant really agree with the other comments below. I have been using more than 10 DEQ's in fixed installations and they have been performing flawlessly over the last three years. In fact I am about to order another 4 units for a new project. This DEQ is really good and there is nothing out there that comes close in terms of performance and features. This is a fine unit and I can only say well done Behringer.
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Nice Idea but..........
Posted by jbplayer from Los Angeles on Jul 2, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Live Sound Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: All
The Behringer DEQ2496 is exactly what I like in a system processor with the Parametric and Graphic EQ. But it suffers in quality. The internal chips run far too hot and I get crashes that require a power down reset.
Somewhere, Behringer decided to save a few dollars in the power supply or heat sinking which makes the unit unreliable.
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suprisingly good
Posted by Msteve121 from Tampa, FL on Oct 20, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Musician, Sound Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Everything
I recently installed several of these units as monitor processing. They work great, loaded with functions. One of the few products that redeems behringer. Have had no "clicks" or "pops" like others state, no issues what so ever.
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Great... Except for the bypass relays
Posted by Ron Novy from Covina, CA on Mar 18, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Engineer
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical, Punk and everything in between.
These are really awesome when they work... I've had problems with the bypass relays where the connectors in the relays weren't making full contact with the pads in normal effect mode (non-bypass). All the other parts are great quality, but those mechanical relays just cause too much trouble. It's not hard to fix or even bypass the relays all together (maybe that's why they call them bypass relays) but they are supposed to just work right?
Solutions: On mine I found the plastic around the relays to be a little warped so I cut away the plastic and pow! It now works every time without the nasty noise and drop in level. Since I have an engineering background it was easy for me to fix, but for others it may be more difficult.
If you have one of these or are planning to buy one and find the sound quality on one or both channels to be horrible, then find a skilled tech. All that needs to be done is to 'carefully' cut away the plastic around the relays. The problem is most notable when 'all' the effects are off and you switch the main bypass mode on and off. You can hear the relays click in the back and sometimes they fix themselves, but hopefully Behringer has learned from this and fixes it in later products or provides some sort of fix for current users.
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Audiophile
Posted by Audiophile from Toronto on Nov 1, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Engineering Tech.
Reviewer's Play Style: All Types of Program Material.
The spectrum from around 40Hz to 16KHz seems rather true, but beyond, forget it. Yes, the digital processors do make some clicks and pops on occasion, and I even have power conditioners. I feel it is an internal design issue. I personally went back to Linear Analog EQ to avoid all that A/D D/A converstion and keep the signal as pure as possible. Yes, it is a very nice / pretty looking device with all the light show in the RTA mode, but if you want a TOOL, then you may consider something like AudioControl, Rane, Audio Precision, Linear X, for RTA's that have calibrated Mic's and have a prooven performance track record in the industry. Yes, they will cost considerablly more, but, you get what you pay for. There is no "Free Lunch" in a nut shell. For a beginner on a budget, not too concerned about LAB Grade results, it will suffice. For a Serious Sound Engineer, I would reconsider alternative brands.
Overall, I can't really condem Behringer, they do give you a value and tons of features. The thing is that, almost every company uses the word "Professional", and I feel that until you have spent the money to have it in hand to evaluate, the word itself dose not hold a lot of weight alone aside from a marketing phrase.
I hope my views and experiences will aid future buyers from being more informed with their future purchase(s).
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