Behringer REV2496 Dual Engine Reverb Modeler

4-channel operation. 32-bit internal signal processing. 10 different routing types.

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"One of the best, not for the price, but one of the best, PERIOD."

Feature:
The most important feature to me is the comprehensive set of effects editing parameters. And the fact that this is a REVERB MODELER, and excels at what it does best without trying so hard to do everything else equally well (what other budget effects processors tend to do, and end up not doing great at anything at all). This is a focused product, with REVERB as the main focus of its feature set.

Quality:
Surprisingly, this unit doesn't look or feel cheap at all. Even given the affordable price. Without knowing what it really costs, you'd think it's a much more expensive piece of equipment. My friends did.

Value:
Of all the home studio equipment I own, this is probably the best bang for the buck. Even compared to other Behringer stuff that I own.

Desirability:
This product has an elegant appeal to it. The front panel is well laid-out. And the large LCD just screams high-tech.

Sound:
Sounds much better than similar priced Lexicon low-end series. With proper tweaking of the comprehensive parameters, its most elaborate V-Verb algorithm in particular offers virtually limitless possibilities. I was even able to replicate my favorite Lexicon PCM-series studio reverbs, particularly the highly effective yet subtle Hall effects with smoooooth reverb tails. For the price, nothing beats it. At double/triple its price, probably only a handful can. In my experience, only the venerable Lexicon surround processor beats it to the dust. But at how many times the price...

Ease of Use:
This has probably the easiest-to-use user interfaces on an effects processor, Lexicon's latest PCM96 included. The LCD UI is analogous to a computer operating system with multiple tabs to manage the plethora of settings... here they call it "pages". And the parameters on each page are mapped (logically and graphically on the LCD) into 4 control knobs on the faceplate. How more intuitive can that get?

Support:
Never needed to contact them. So to be fair, I'd give them a 10, unless in the future I experience something bad.

Overall:
This is a keeper. I probably won't be swayed to buy even an expensive Lexicon gear, even when I collected enough money... except maybe for a 960L, which to me is still the best effects processor in the world.

Submitted: 10/6/2008

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Behringer V-VERB is a "high end" sounding unit. Man was I surprised. Congrats Behringer! I'm looking forward to even a higher e"

Feature:
It had a LOT of control. The V-VERB algorithm has the most parameters. VERY nice. It also can produce Chorus and Delay ect... Although these are nice additions, especially since you have two unit in one, but the reverbs alone is WELL worth the price.

Quality:
Appears to be bulit well

Value:
$150 !!! What the.... I just ordered three more! Damn, I may order more and dedicate just for live use.

Desirability:
As I mentioned, I ordered three more !

Sound:
I can not believe how good the V-VERB sounds! After reading some old reviews I found on the net (Sound-On-Sound), I thought I'd check one out. Heck for $150 USD, why not. I currently own two Lexicon PCM91s and a Lexicon MPX500. The V-VERB blows away the MPX500. I never use the MPX500. I should of sold it years ago. The V-VERB come "REAL" close to the PCM91 sound! I can not believe I have not heard more about these! It also has TWO stereo units! You are essentially getting two units. I hear NO noise at all. Even the analog connections sound great. It has AES/EBU and optical S/PDIF plus balanced + unbalanced in/outs! It appears they sampled some of the Lexicon and others for these algorithms... very dense. The ambient I believe is from the Lexicon 960. Its very useable for achieving that open room sound without adding long reverb tails. Speaking of tail. This unit rolls of VERY nicey on the tails. Just like my PCM91s

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use.

Support:
I don;t know, I have only had it for a week.

Submitted: 6/10/2007

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The REV2496 is a reference-class reverb modeler that simulates some of the world's most renowned reverb processors. It features two independent effects processors with both analog and digital connectors, 8 high-end reverb algorithms, modulation effects, and stereo Compression. Its high-quality 24/96 converters plus full 96kHz operation with both effects processors (all 4 channels!) guarantees absolute high-end performance.

A full-featured digital interface with AES/EBU and optical S/PDIF I/O, Wordclock In and MIDI capability allow flexible integration with other digital equipment. Navigating the REV2496 is intuitive and easy, with soft push/turn encoders, a big preset wheel, a high-resolution LCD display and a TAP button. Separate ROM and user preset banks put a total of 400 presets at your fingertips - and open architecture allows future software updates via MIDI. Balanced inputs, servo balanced outputs on XLR and 1/4 in. TRS connectors.

Features:
Reference class reverb modeling processor with high quality 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A converters

Full 4-channel operation up to 96kHz without any limitations, providing two separate effects processors in one unit

8 high end reverb algorithms, modeled after world class reverb processors

Additional high quality modulation effects from X-over Delay to Chorus/Flanger plus stereo Compressor

Full Featured digital interface with AES/EBU in/out, optical S/PDIF in/out, Wordclock in, and MIDI function for flexible use with digital equipment

Ultra high-resolution SHARC processor with 32-bit internal signal processing for ultimate sonic resolution

10 different routing types for flexible assignment of analog and digital connectors to both stereo engines

Innovative user interface with soft push/turn encoders, big preset wheel, high-resolution graphic LCD display and additional TAP button for delay times

Direct access to 4 effect parameters makes editing easy and comfortable

Intuitive editing of up to 30 parameters using specially designed graphic mode

Separate ROM and user preset banks with 400 presets total

Balanced inputs and servo-balanced outputs and gold-plated XLR and 1/4 in. TRS connectors

Open architecture allows future software updates via MIDI

Internal switch mode power supply for maximum flexibility (100-240V~), noise free audio, superior transient response plus lowest possible power consumption for energy saving

Designed in Germany. Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

Technical Info

Analog Inputs:
- XLR Balanced
- 1/4 in. TRS stereo balanced

Input Impedance: approx. 22k ohms balanced

Maximum Input Level: +16 dBu

Analog Outputs:
- XLR Servo-Balanced
- 1/4 in. TRS stereo servo-balanced

Digital Input 1:
- Type: XLR servo-balanced
- Standard: AES/EBU or S/PDIF
- Input Impedance: 110 ohms
- Nominal Input Level: 0.2-5v peak to peak

Digital Input 2:
- Type: TOSLINK optical
- Standard: AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Digital Output 1:
- Type: XLR servo-balanced
- Standard: AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Digital Output 2:
- Type: TOSLINK optical
- Standard: AES/EBU or S/PDIF

Sync Input:
- Type: BNC
- Standard: WordClock (1x sample rate)
- Input Impedance: approx 50k ohms
- Nominal Level: 2-6v peak-to-peak

MIDI Interface:
- Type: 5 Pin DIN jacks In/Out/Thru

Dimensions: 19 x 1.75 x 8.5 in. (482.6 x 44.5 x 217 mm)

Weight: 4.75 lbs (2.15kg)
Simulates some of the world's most renowned reverb processors at 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution! It features 2 independent effects processors with 8 high-end reverb algorithms, modulation effects, and stereo compression. XLR and TRS analog I/O; AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O; word clock in; MIDI in/out/thru.

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