[sdiy] [OT] Behringer MX2642 - excessive heat?

[mikko.a.helin at nokia.com]

I've had 1602 for about ten years, no problems except the external transformer broke after couple of days of use (yes, it gets hot, which is good IMHO, at least the heat goes somewhere and won't destroy the regulators, maybe you could put an extra HS there where it's hottest?). I replaced it with two 18V AC quite heavy transformes (for 2x18AC output). I think that the PSU's are insufficient, the output level / current required for live mixers is much more than for home/studio use. All people using B. mixers live will tell you the same story.
-Mikko

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ext Trevor Page [mailto:trevor at resonance.fsnet.co.uk]
> Sent: 18. August 2002 1:03
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: [sdiy] [OT] Behringer MX2642 - excessive heat?
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Does anyone on here happen to own a Behringer MX2624 Eurorack mixing
> console?
> 
> I'm somewhat concerned about the heat generated by this 
> thing. The rear
> panel is often *too* hot to touch around the point where the 
> external wall
> wart is connected. I'm going to expect a certain degree of 
> heat from those
> regulators but this is excessive. So, I'm curious to know 
> what other 2624
> (or similar model) owners might have to say.
> 
> The particular version of the 2642 I have is probably the 
> earliest, since
> it's coloured black. And it does function fine, despite the above.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Trevor.
> ==
> 
> Trevor Page
> Leeds, UK
> 
> 
>