Behringer Digital Pro Mixer DDM4000, Quick Start Manual

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DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000
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Quick Start Guide
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Controls
(EN)
Controls
(1)
The input select switch lets you switch between
two signal sources. Select Line to hear the
signal of the Line input
(67)
. Select Phono/Line
to listen to the incoming source signal at the
Phono/Line
(68)
input.
(2)
The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the input
signal. The actual level is displayed on the
level meter
(3)
.
(3)
The 7-segment LED meter indicates the level
of the input signal.
(4)
Each input channel features a 3-band equalizer
( HIGH, MID and LOW ) with kill feature,
giving you up to 12 dB of boost and a maximum
cut of -∞ dB (kill). The kill feature lets you mute
the given frequency range. When each EQ knob
is turned fully left, the signal is effectively
muted. All EQ parameters can be adjusted in
Channel Setup .
(5)
The
MODE
push button changes the
functionality of the preset push button
(6)
from Multi to Single.
(6)
The preset push buttons P1 , P2 and P3 allow
you to store and activate equalizer presets.
When activated in Single Mode, these push
buttons provide a maximum cut of -∞ dB
(kill function).
(7)
Press the
PFL
push button to listen in on the
channel’s signal using headphones.
(8)
The fader controls the channel volume.
(9)
The
CURVE
switch adjusts the response of the
fader. In
SOFT
Mode, the fader responds slower
to steady fader movement in the upper range
and quicker in the lower range. In
SHARP
Mode,
the fader adjusts the volume quicker in the
upper third and slower in the lower range.
In MID Mode, the fader responds in a linear
fashion. Since a difference in volume levels
is heard when switching between modes,
don’t use this switch while playing music!
(10)
The CF ASSIGN push button lets you
determine on which side of the crossfader
(20)
(A or B the signal is to be heard.
(11)
The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the
microphone signal at the MIC 1 input.
(12)
This switch determines which signal is to be
displayed on the level meter
(13)
.
IN VU
shows
the unprocessed input level which helps you
to adjust the microphone signal correctly.
XMC VU
shows the level after it has passed
the Ultramic processor.
(13)
The 7-segment LED meter indicates the level of
the microphone channel.
(14)
The microphone channel strip features a 3-band
equalizer (
HIGH
,
MID
and
LOW
). The range
is ±12 dB.
(15)
The ON/OFF push button turns the microphone
channel on and off.
(16)
The
MIC SETUP
push button opens the
Mic Setup menu on the display. This allows
you to adjust the settings of the equalizer,
the Ultramic processor and the MIC FX
(effects processor).
(17)
The XMC ON push button activates the
ULTRAMIC processor, which includes a 2-band
compressor and expander. Ultramic settings can
be adjusted in Mic Setup.
(18)
The
MIC FX ON
push button activates the
microphone effects processor. Select the
effect in
Mic Setup
.
(19)
The TALK ON push button activates the Talkover
function. This attenuates the volume level of the
music as soon as you speak into the microphone.
This is a very useful function to make yourself
heard over the music being played. You can
adjust all the relevant settings in Talk Setup .
(20)
The replaceable crossfader is used to fade
between the signals that are assigned to its
two sides A and B. You can assign the stereo
channels and sampler using the CF Assign
push buttons
(10)
and
(65)
.
(21)
The CF ON push button activates the crossfader.
When the push button is not pressed, the signals
of the individual channels are routed straight to
the Main outputs.
(22)
There are 3 Kill push buttons ( HIGH , MID
and LOW ) on each side of the crossfader which
let you mute the given frequency range.
In Crossfader Setup, it is possible to activate
a special X-OVER mode that enhances the
crossfader’s functionality in combination
with the Kill push buttons.
(23)
Press the
FULL FREQ
push button to remove
any frequency cuts of the KILL EQ
(22)
.
(24)
The CURVE knob lets you seamlessly adjust the
response of the crossfader.
The
REVERSE
function allows you to reverse
the configuration of the crossfader. This way
you can toggle between Channel A and B at the
flick of a switch.
(25)
REVERSE HOLD activates a permanent Reverse
function. The crossfader fades between sides A
and B in the reverse direction. This means that
A is now on the right and B on the left side.
(26)
REVERSE TAP
activates a momentary
Reverse function. This means that A and B are
interchanged as long as the TAP push button is
held down.
(27)
Press the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button
to activate the bouncing. Once the push button
is pressed, the signal repeatedly jumps from
A to B and back again corresponding to the
interval pre-selected by using the BEAT push
buttons
(28)
.
(28)
The
BEAT
push buttons let you determine the
Bounce rate, which can range between one
and 16 beats.
(29)
These LED s indicate the number of beats you
have chosen.
(30)
The
OUTPUT A
knob controls the volume of
output A (
(73)
).
(31)
The BALANCE knob adjusts the stereo panning
of output A.
(32)
The
OUTPUT B
knob controls the volume of
output B (
(74)
).
(33)
The high-resolution, 22-segment
OUTPUT LEVEL meter indicates the level
of the output signal on OUTPUT A.
(34)
ULTRAMIZE ON/OFF push button:
The Ultramizer is an effect that enhances
the loudness and assertiveness by dynamic
compression. In Ultramizer Setup, you can
configure the Ultramizer.
(35)
The LOAD push button lets you load the user
settings of the entire mixer. The settings
that are active when the device is turned
off are loaded when the device is switched
back on again.
(36)
Connect the headphones to the
PHONES
jack
(1/4" TRS connector).
(37)
The OUTPUT knob controls the volume
of the head-phones.
(38)
The
MIX
knob adjusts the balance between
PFL signal and PGM signal (PFL = Pre Fader
Listening, fader independent pre-listening
of individual channels; PGM = Program,
Master signal). When the knob is turned
completely to the left, you only hear the
PFL signal, whereas when turned completely
to the right the Master signal is heard.
Between these two positions, you can adjust
the mix of both signals.
(39)
The PUNCH EQ function helps synchronize two
tracks. You can orient yourself to the snare or
the bass drum or both. Press the SNARE or BASS
push button to emphasize the selected sound
in the headphones.
(40)
When the SPLIT push button is pressed,
the PFL signal is heard in the left headphone
and the PGM signal is only heard in the
right headphone.
(41)
The graphic display shows BPM values,
effect names and effect parameters as well as
channel assignments. It also leads you through
Console Setup.
(42)
The
FX ON
push button activates the
effects unit.
(43)
Press the FX ASSIGN push button to assign
an effects unit to a signal source (push button
flashes). The possible input sources are listed
on the display. Select the preferred source by
turning and pressing the PARAMETER knob
(45)
.
(44)
The
DEPTH
knob adjusts the effect intensity
(depth). For some effects, it also lets you adjust
the mix between the original signal (dry)
and the effect signal (wet).
(45)
Press the PARAM (eter) knob to select the
effect parameters. By turning the knob,
you can change the parameter shown on
the display.
(46)
Press SELECT/LOW to access the effects list
(on the display). Turn and press the knob
(45)
to load a preset.
(47)
Press the PARAM/MID push button to access
the effect parameters. Turn the knob
(45)
to
change the parameter value.
(48)
Press
DEFAULT/HIGH
to restore a preset.
(49)
Depending on the selected effect, the BEAT
push buttons can adjust time-related
parameters. However, the values entered
are not in milliseconds or similar units,
but in beats.
(50)
To enter the tempo manually, tap this push
button (at least 2x) in the rhythm of the
music (TAP). By keeping the
AUTO BPM/TAP
push button pressed a little longer (> 1 s),
the automatic tempo input (AUTO BPM)
is reactivated.
(51)
Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to adjust
the tempo of the MIDI Clock (press and turn
simultaneously = coarse adjustment). A short
press on the knob confirms the entry made.
A long press on the knob lets you access
Console Setup.
(52)
The
MIDI START/STOP/ESC
turns on the
MIDI Clock.
(53)
The ADJUST push buttons let you transfer the
tempo of the BPM counter to the MIDI Clock.
(54)
Press the
INSERT
push button to add the
sampler signal to the channel (Insert Mode).
If the push button is not activated, the sampler
is mixed to the selected channel (Mix Mode).
In both cases, playback is initiated with the
REC SOURCE push buttons. When the sampler
is routed to the crossfader, the LED of the
INSERT push button goes out.
(55)
The VOLUME/MIX knob controls the volume
of the sampler (in Mix Mode) as well as the
volume balance between input signal and
Sampler (in Insert Mode).
(56)
The
REC SOURCE
push buttons let you
select the channel for recording and playing
back samples.
(57)
Press the PFL push button to listen in on the
sampler signal with the headphones.
(58)
SAMPLE LENGTH adjusts the recording time
(1–16 beats or endless recording ∞).
(59)
RECORD/IN lets you record to the Sampler.
Select a bank beforehand. By pressing the push
button a second time, the recording is stopped
(only in ∞ Mode).