PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual
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PRO MIXER VMX1000USB User Manual
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CROSSf ADER 2.7 section
The [28] VcA c ONtr OLLED cr OSSF ADEr is used to cross fade
between the selected channels (see
{ 30 }). T he crossfader
used in the VMX1000USB is a professional 45-mm fader .
Use the
[29] cF cUrVE control to modify the contr ol charac ter
of the crossfader between linear and logarythmic in an
infinite number of steps. When in linear characteristic
mode, the crossfader fades equally in each seg ment of
its movement r ange; in the logar ythmic characteristic
mode, volume c ontrol is conc entrated to the out er
segment of the fader’ s range of motion.
Use the
[30] ASSIGN A and ASSIGN B rotary switches to
determine which input signals are r outed to the A and
B sides of the CROSSFADER. With ASSIGN A, channels 1
through 4 can be selected; with ASSIGN B, channels 2
through 5. Then, you can alternate betw een these two
channels using the CROSSFADER (see
{ 28 }).
AU TO BPM COUNTER2.8
The integr ated auto BP M counter is an extremely useful
featur e. It ensures smooth transition from one tr ack to the
next. I t can calculate the tempos of v arious tracks in BPM
(beats per minute). Both BPM coun ter sections are identical
and both show the BPM value of the two st ereo channels
routed to the cr ossfader .
The tempo of the track assigned b y using the ASSIGN A or
ASSIGN B keys is shown in the respective DISPLA Y
{ 31 }. Several
tempo changes in one track would pr oduce a constant display
of various BPM values and thus lead to unnec essary confusion.
That’ s why each beat c ounter section has a SYNc LO cK button
{ 32 } tha t can be used during the song to limit the range of
possible tempo values. This makes sense if the count er has
already calculated a r ealistic value. Y ou can do the same
manually with the BEAt ASSISt button
{ 33 }. Push this button
at least three times in sync with the song ’ s tempo , and the
tempo you tapped appears in the DISPLA Y . The BE AT ASSIST
and SYNC L OCK buttons are each equipped with a LED .
T o exit SYNC L OCK or BEA T ASSIST mode, simply press the
SYNC L OCK key in both channels once again.
When no signal is present (or when the sig nal level is
◊
too low), the BP M display show s only dashes. When the
signal is present but can not be identified , the display
shows 160 BP M and then shows the dashes. The
beat count er then attempts to get another r eadout.
Theref ore , “160” BPM is no usable v alue; rather , it is
simply an error message when the signal can not
be analyzed.
C onnections2.9
These are the [34] LINE and cD inputs respectively , used for
connecting tape decks, CD or MD players et c. Unlike
other channels, channels 4 and 5 fea ture two line inputs.
The
[35] PHONO inputs for channels 1 thr ough 3 are intended
for connecting turntables. Channels 1 thr ough 3 can be
switched over t o line level (see
{ 36 }).
Using the
[36] PHONO/LINE switches, y ou can change the
input sensitivity of the PHONO inputs on channels 1
through 3 to line lev el (switch pressed). This way , you
can even connect a tape deck or a CD player t o the
PHONO inputs.
IMPORT ANT: Alwa ys pay a ttention to the c orrect
◊
position of the PHONO/LINE switch when connecting a
line level signal to a phono input . The switch must be in
its pr essed position (LINE)! Other wise, ov erdriving may
lead to permanent damage to the phono input.
The
[37] GND connectors are used f or grounding turntables.
The MIC A UX signal, adjustable using the AUX c ontrols
[38]
on the microphone channels (see { 3 }), is laid out at this
SEND jack connector . For example, the input of an
external reverb can be connected here .
An external stereo effects signal can be fed back in to the
[39]
VMX1000USB using the rE tUrN L/r jack connectors. If
you connect a mono effects signal, y ou need to use the
left RE TURN L connector . The effect volume can only be
adjusted on the output contr ol of the effects unit.
SErIAL NUMBE r
[40] . Please take the time to complete
and return the warranty card within 14 day s of
the date of purchase . Or , simply register online a t
www.behringer .com.
The balanced
[41] MAIN 1 XLR outputs are used for
connecting a power amplifier . Use the VOL 1 control to
adjust the volume (see
{ 16 }).
Hitting the
[42] MONO key changes the stereo M AIN 1 output
signal into a mono signal . D oing this makes sense when
you for example use y our PRO MIXER in large rooms
where the speakers are plac ed far from each other . A
stereo signal w ould have a disrupting effect, since the
speakers each transmit a somewhat differ ent signal. If
you press MONO , an identical signal is transmitted t o
both MAIN 1 outputs. The BAL 1 contr ol (see
{ 18 }) has no
function here.
Y ou can connect an additional amplifier to the [43]
SUBWOOFEr output in or der to drive a passive
subwoof er . If you wish to use an active subwoof er ,
connect it directly to this output. Either way , you get
more bass pow er out of your music.
Use the
[44] LEVEL control to adjust the v olume of the
SUBWOOFER output signal .
Use the
[45] X/O control t o adjust the upper cut-off frequency
of the SUBWOOF ER signal (adjustable between 30 and
200 Hz). All frequencies with values below the cut-off
frequency will be reproduced .
The
[46] MAIN 2 output allows y ou to connect an amplifier to
drive monitor speakers or to pr ovide sound in another
room/area (“z one”). The VOL 2 control (see
{ 17 }) adjusts the
MAIN OUT section.
Using the
[47] tAPE output, you can record y our music by
connecting equipment such as tape decks, DA T recorders
etc. Unlike the M AIN outputs, the output volume is fix ed,
making it necessar y for you t o adjust the input level on
the recor ding device.
Y our PRO MIXER features an effects loop that can be
[48]
used for an external effects unit or a sampler . The signal
is taken at the PF L section through the SEND c onnector
and fed into y our ex ternal equipment. The signal laid
out at the SEND connector is theref ore identical to the
headphone signal. C onnect this output to the input of
your effects unit.
The signal that was pr ocessed ex ternally is mixed in to the
[49]
MAIN OUT signal using the r EtU rN channel. Use the RET
control t o adjust the volume of the effects signal (see
{ 27 }).
Connect this input to the outputs of your eff ects unit.
This is the connector for the po wer cable. This is where
[50]
the advantage of a sophisticated int ernal power supply
can be seen: the pulse behaviour of each amplifying
circuit is mainly determined by the v oltage reserves
available. Each mixing c onsole is equipped with
numerous operational amplifiers (op amps) to pr ocess
line level signals . Due to limited output of their pow er
supplies, many mixing c onsoles show signs of “ stress”
when subjected to heavy loads. But not your PRO MIXER:
the sound is always clear and transpar ent.
FUSE HOLDEr / VOLtAGE SEttING
[51] . Before c onnecting
the unit to the mains, ensur e that the voltage setting
matches your local v oltage. Blown fuses should only be
replaced by a fuse of the same type and rating . On some
units, the fuses holder can be switched to one of two
positions, i.e. 230 V and 120 V . Please note: should you
desire to operat e the unit outside Europe at 120 V ,
a higher fuse rating is requir ed.
T o disconnect power from main, pull out the main cor d
◊
plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug
is easily accessible . I f mounting in a rack, ensure that
the mains can be easily disconnected by a plug or by
an all-pole disconnect switch on or near the rack.
The VMX has built-in USB connectivity, allowing st ereo
[52]
signals to be sent to and fr om the mixer and a computer .
The audio sent from the mix er to a computer is identical
to the T APE OUT signal, which is the pre -fader MAIN
signal. A udio being sent from a comput er to the VMX can
be selected with the Channel 1 INPUT button.
Connect a USB type B plug into the USB jack on the
mixer , and the other end into a free USB por t on
your computer . T here are no required drivers , but
we rec ommend that PC users install the included
ASIO driver . The driver can also be downloaded from
www.behringer .com.