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Behringer DDM4000 Manual - American Musical Supply

1. M 16 3 4 Operating the crosstoader nenene enne 16 3 4 1 Crossfader modes KILL and X OVER 16 3 4 2 Crossfader Getunp 16 3 4 3 Bounce to MIDI Clock 16 3 5 Operating the Main section sese 16 a A re EE 16 3 5 2 Loading and saving user settings 17 3 6 Operating the Phones section 17 4 BPM and Effects section 17 2 1 tee EE 18 4 1 1 Selecting the signal source 18 4 1 2 Activating an effet 18 4 1 3 Selecting an erter 18 4 1 4 Effect descriptions eusssssss 18 5 Mpolze 9E m 19 4 1 6 BPM synchronized effect parameters 19 TT NX OO ehem qut Uu 20 T BPNM gen E 20 A MIDI COG cr EENE 21 EE eege raada 21 5 1 Recording Samples gege 21 5 2 Playing back samples eeeessssee 22 5 2 1 Insert te EE 22 5 2 2 Reverse and Loop playback 22 5 2 3 Crossfader start ccccccssceccceseeeccesseeeeseeeteees 22 5 2 4 Pitch Bend ueteri ber needs 22 5 3 Sampler effect essen nnns 22 6 Further dl e nicia 23 6 1 Loading factory settings csccccscasssseccensecsedtatesastiecvenenosnce 29 62 QUIDUI SOLD E 23 6 3 Adjusting display contrast 23 7 The DDM4000 as MIDI controller 23
2. CURVE MID SOFT eo e CF ASSIGN CF ASSIGN Fig 2 1 Stereo channel strips 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 input The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the input signal The actual level is displayed on the level meter 3 The 7 segment LED meter indicates the level of the input signal 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 oo 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 para meters can be adjusted in Channel Setup The MODE push button changes the functionality of the preset push button L6 from Multi to Single 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 Press the PFL push button to listen in on the channel s signal using headphones The fader controls the channel volume 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
3. 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds The setup list appears in the center of the display SETUP SELECT 1 MIC SETUP TALK SETUP CHANNEL SETUP FX SETUP CROSSFADER ULTRAMIZE OUTPUT SETUP USER SETTINGS MIDI SETTINGS 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the setup you want to edit 3 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to confirm the selection Exit Console Setup A Press the ESC push button to exit Console Setup Some of the setup pages can be accessed in different ways This is the case for Mic Setup and User Settings Open Mic Setup 1 Press the MIC SETUP push button to access Mic Setup 2 Press the MIC SETUP push button again to exit Mic Setup Open User Settings 1 Press the LOAD push button to access User Settings 2 Press the LOAD push button again to exit User Set tings 3 1 1 Selection lists on screen The individual setup pages contain further selection lists which appear either on the left or right side of the display in addition to the Console Setup list Left 1 Turn the left PARAMETER knob in the FX1 section to select the preferred function from the list 2 Press the left PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection Right 1 Turn the right PARAMETER knob in the FX2 section to select the preferred function from the list 2 Press the right PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection Operation DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3 2 Using stereo channels 3 2 1 EQ
4. 14 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LAL J bg 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 16 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servic ing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa ratus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Caution I These service instructions are for use by qualified ser vice personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 DIGITAL PRO MIXER Ultimate 5 Channel Digital DJ Mixer with Sampler 4 FX Sections Dual BPM Counters and MIDI A 32 bit digital DJ mixer with beat synchronized sampler 4 multi FX sections 2 patented BPM coun ters digital crossfader and MIDI A 4 Phono Line stereo channels allowing max 8 signal sources to be connected simultaneously gt 2 Microphone inputs with Gain EQ Talk function and FX A 4stereo channels with Gain programmable parametric 3 band EQ with Ki
5. DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 BEHRINGER MIC BR Se eg KIRTZ SAMPLER d e S TT INSCAT LL TET VCLUME MIUX E TET ETT Ld BR I N RH lh c EEEE TT Li User Manual PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL D MIXER k d n MAIN OUTPUT CH 3 CH 4 j IRI HER LiNE OUTPUT LEV Dog E HIGH ULTRAMIZE ET 4 LEE d Er AEL LU DEPTH T wv CURN CURVE a a A Y EN d CF ASSIGN DIGITAL ULPRACURVE CROSEEADER www behringer com A50 16713 00001 lida BALANCI A j L Pd WAL OUTPUT E USER SETTINGS ec BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Important Safety Instructions A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Caution Ss To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you t
6. Kill function on the effect path see Chapter 4 1 2 This is indivi dually done for both effect devices XOVER FX4 XOVER FX2 EU E CROSSOVER SETUP LE EUH Adjustable parameters FX1LOW FX2LOW Crossover frequency between LOW and MID FX1 HIGH FX2 HIGH Crossover frequency between MID and HIGH 1 Press the left or right PARAMETER knob to select the parameter for FX1 and FX2 2 Turn the left or right PARAMETER knob to change the value of the selected value 4 2 BPM Counter 2x SA MUSIC IDIFeWe e Mad Music FLANGER 102 1 23s lir 104 0 LFO HA AUTO EDI AUTO ro 1 1595 TEUTDETD 4 12 13 p FX1 ADJUST Fx2 4 1 4 112 16 3 gt EATEN The Auto BPM Counter is automatically able to convert the tempo ofthe track being played into BPM Beats Per Minute The detec ted BPM values are the basis for all time related effect parameters and for the recording duration of the sampler The BPM can be detected in two different ways manually and automatically In both cases the current BPM is shown in Section B of the display Automatically detecting beats with AUTO BPM The BPM Counter detects the tempo of the signal source assig ned to the Effect section The signal source is shown in the BPM section of the display Assigning the signal source to the BPM Effect section is described in Chapter 4 1 1 1 Make sure that Auto BPM is activated When active the AUTO BPM push button shines yellow and the BPM in
7. Using the channel fader 8 the EQ knobs and the kill push buttons and 6 generates MIDI data when one of the 4 stereo channels is configured as MIDI controller The configured channel is still able to play back music however the equalizer the channel fader and the CF Assign function are not active In case an audio signal is being fed to the selected channel it is routed to the mixer s sum without being processed and at full volume level Simply mute the signal in case the audio function is not required 1 Open MIDI Setup see Chapter 7 2 2 Turn the right PARAMETER knob to select the stereo channel you want and if required the Mute function 3 Press the PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection The push button LEDs of the selected channel go out I Press the ESC push button to exit MIDI Setup Level jumps can occur when activating or deactivating the MIDI controller function in a stereo channel depending on the position of the equalizer and fader Turn the OUT PUT knob in the Main and Phones section completely to the left before activating this function 8 Installation The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER DDM4000 are RCA connectors The Headphone output is a stereo jack The Micro phone inputs are XLR connectors I Make sure that only competent people install your DDM4000 They must be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation process Otherwise electrostatic discharges may negatively affect
8. Each LED of the DDM4000 is assigned to a CC number see Table 10 3 Sending the value 0 makes the LED go out but sending the value 1 or any higher value turns on the LED 7 2 Common MIDI settings The MIDI settings are made on the MIDI Setup page 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 2 Select MIDI Settings by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob The MIDI Setup page appears on the display PUSH TO MIDI SET AUDIO MIDI DATA MIDI EN E Ll CH4 D MUTE LT Mic 1 O ona I MUTE CHANNEL SETUP Cl SAMPLER O ena D MUTE z C CROSSFADER L cH4 MUTE This page allows you to make the following settings A Adjusting the MIDI channel 7 2 1 A Sending a MIDI dump 7 2 2 A Configuring the Microphone channel Sampler and crossfader as MIDI controller 7 3 A Configuring stereo channels as MIDI controllers 7 4 3 Press the ESC push button to exit MIDI Setup I Save the settings you made in a user preset see Chap ter 3 5 2 Storing user settings in case you want the settings to be active the next time you switch on the device The DDM4000 as MIDI controller 23 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 7 2 1 Setting the MIDI channel The following describe how to specify the MIDI channel on which the DDM4000 is to send controller data The receiving device needs to be set to the same channel 1 Open MIDI Setup see Chapter 7 2 2 Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select the MIDI cha
9. FANBIBNse ve MERE o T 23 7 2 Common MIDI S tlihitjS i tao tno bone 23 7 2 1 Setting the MIDI channel 24 7 2 2 Sending a MIDI dump EN 24 7 3 Configuring Microphone channel Sampler and crossfader as MIDI controller 24 7 4 Configuring stereo channels as MIDI controller 24 0 Installato em 24 BEEM 25 TU AD DCI E E 26 Oh Wanani e 27 1 Introduction Congratulations The DDM4000 is a state of the art 32 bit digital DJ mixer jam packed with creative tools yet its intuitive layout will let you feel at home in an instant Editing storing and recalling your settings is simply a breeze Hook up your turntables and CD MP3 players to its 4 stereo channels each with fully programmable EQ and Kill switches Put ultimate versatility at your fingertips with fully programmable beat sync able multi FX modules a pair of high precision BPM counters and a digital crossfader with custom curve adjustment And the super cool BPM sync d sampler with real time pitch control loop and reverse functions will make your crowd go wild I Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with the control elements of the unit and its functions After you have carefully read this manual keep it for future reference 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your DDM4000 was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging was designed to
10. Line 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 3 dB Signal to noise ratio Mic gt 87 dB Phono gt 83 dB Line gt 102 dB Distortion THD lt 0 009 Line OUT A Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz Line POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage fuse 100 240 V 50 60 Hz T1AH250V Power consumption max 20 W Mains connector standard IEC receptacle DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D approx 4 1 3 x 12 3 5 x 15 1 2 110 mm x 320 mm x 392 mm Weight approx 9 3 Ibs 4 2 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Specifications 25 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 10 Appendix ecar e PARAM PARAM 67 OK PARAM OK PARAM OK PARAM OK Parameter 1 Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 4 Parameter 5 FLANGER LFO Speed Feedback Depth Phase Fade Dry Wet Mix PHASER LFO Speed Depth Fade Dry Wet Mix PITCH Shift P LL BryMet Mix BITCRUSHER Depth LLL Det Mix Mode Ambient Box REVERB Cathedral Cavern Fade Dry Wet Mix Chamber Chorus Concert Echo LFO Speed Depth 7 P TC Dr MWetMix LFO Speed LFO Q Filter Q BEAT PARAM Je OK FILTER si ee Resonance PAN AAY EES Manual These parameters can be synchronized with BPM Fig 10 1 Overview of effect parameters MIC CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Sampl
11. MIN wu DRY WET ik VOLUME MIX 1 2 3 4 MIC MST REC SOURCE FLANGER KM 159s cB 12 168 KS FFECT BAND EID EFFECT BAND u vie MM DEFAULT BPM ADJUST e 0K HIGH PARAM 8 gt OK Q O ADJUST e eeeee mm SAMPLE LENGTH RECORD IN PAMK REVERSE PLAY OUT BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK REVERSE E PLAY OUT BANK 2 ei CF START a CURVE BEL ARR DIGITAL ULTRACURVE CROSSFADER 2 BEHRINGER N Ges KSE 100 240 v 50 60 Hz 20 W FUSE T 1 AH 250 V BEHRINGER DIGITAL DJ Pi Oosoos oos tm I Qo 00200 CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAM FUSE TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYP ET CALIBRE RIGHT SUBWOOFER our A Il es a H as CD p OO Coo 2 1 Stereo channels 1 4 2 2 Microphone channel 2 3 Crossfader section 2 4 Main and Phones section 2 5 BPM and Effects section 2 6 Sampler 2 7 Rear panel connectors 2 8 Rear panel outputs 2 9 Power section Fig 2 0 Overview of DDM4000 Controls and connections E b ES dw H 2 1 Stereo channels 1 4 GEL LEN PHONO LINE LINE LINE LINE e GAIN LU t tot C cd 0 Oc UG m t5 M me B E 15 LT o COD M e z HIGH s o D m 8 m T uv v uv a m v a 8 o E m m Ee
12. FX 1 FLANGER PHASER DELAY ECHO PITCH BITCRUSHER REVERB PAN FILTER 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to select the effect type 3 Press the PARAMETER knob to load the effect type 4 1 4 Effect descriptions The following gives you a description of the available effects and adjustable parameters BPM synchronized parameters are printed in italic The tables show you which controls are used to adjust the parameters Chapter 4 1 5 describes effect processing Chapter 4 1 6 gives you the information you need to know about BPM synchronized parameters FLANGER PHASER PAN FLANGER The flanger effect is achieved by frequency modula tion You are able to adjust the speed of the LFO Low Frequency Oscillator the amount of the effect signal that is fed back to the input Feedback the effect depth Depth and the degree of phase shifting represented in rhythmical units Phase Use Fade in case you want the flanger to complete its period of oscillation after the effect has been turned off to avoid an abrupt truncation of the effect PHASER is similar to the flanger In this case the modulation is achieved through phase shifting You can adjust the speed of the LFO and the effect depth Depth Use Fade to determine if the effect is to end abruptly or softly fade out PAN specified an effect which lets the signal move from the right to the left side of the stereo image This effect sounds the most intensive when the DEPTH knob
13. SETUP knob to change the value of the Q factor Subsonic frequency You can adjust the cutoff frequency of the low cut filter on each stereo channel All frequencies below the cutoff frequency are attenuated 1 Press the right PARAMETER knob to select the chan nel 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the cutoff frequency Exiting Channel Setup A Press the ESC push button to exit Channel Setup 3 3 Operating the Microphone channel 3 3 1 Mic Setup You can make adjustments to the sound settings of the Microphone channel the Ultramic processor and the Mic effects by using Mic Setup This is how to access Mic Setup 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 2 Select Mic Setup by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob Alternatively you can access Mic Setup as follows A Press the MIC SETUP push button on the microphone channel The MIC SETUP push button lights up as long as you are using Mic Setup Mic Setup appears on the display containing several submenus On the left hand side of the display you see a list from which the following submenus can be selected MIC SETUP EQ FREQ PAN EQ GAIN ULTRA MIC1 ULTRA MIC2 MIC FX A Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select the submenu you want to edit EQ Freq Pan page MEE No 1 mica oM QM pu mag eu D AX EQ FREQ PAN MIC2 t Ah Ah EQ GAIN HIGH OUT B ULTRA MIC1 8000Hz 1 00 10 0dB ULTRA MIC2 v This page shows leve
14. Ultramizer page Here you can change settings plus load and edit presets PRESET x d aed eo ULTRAMIZE RANGE SETUP TIME FULL SE FULL 18 0 dB Loading presets 1 Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select the preset 2 Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset Ultramizer presets Gentle Boost Gentle volume boost Noticeable volume boost Strong volume boost with pumping effect Maximum volume boost Full Pump Maximum volume boost with pumping effect Editing the Ultramizer RANGE Describes the adjustable dynamic range A value of 10 dB results in a maximum level boost of 10 dB TIME Changes the adjustable speed of the Ultramizer A Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the TIME parameter A Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the RANGE parameter Exiting the Ultramizer setup A Press the ESC push button to exit the Ultramizer setup 3 5 2 Loading and saving user settings A great advantage of a digital mixer is the possibility to store entire mixer settings in order to recall them later on at the flick of a switch Big studio consoles refer to this function as Snapshot because all settings are captured as with a snapshot This lets you adjust the mixer to your way of working and recall settings you made at any time Just imagine a club has the DDM4000 which is being used by several DJs Each DJ has stored personal EQ settings kill frequencies Ultramizer and Effect settings so that w
15. knob 45 to select the parameter THRSH MAX ATT SPEED 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the parameter SPEED Exiting Talk Setup A Press the ESC push button to exit Talk Setup 3 4 Operating the crossfader The use of the Crossfader is easy to understand even for a DJ novice But the DDM4000 wouldn t be a digital mixer if it hadn t a couple of special functions to offer that cannot be easily realized with an analog DJ Mixer 3 4 1 Crossfader modes KILL and X OVER There are three push buttons labeled HIGH MID and LOW 22 on the left hand side and on the right hand side of the Crossfader When activated they function as Kill switches that is they can suppress specific frequency bands X Over Crosssover Mode lets you realize completely new breathtaking effects In this mode it is possible to assign specific frequency bands to Side A and B that can then be crossfaded Here s an example to make the functionality clear 1 Move the crossfader to the left A 2 Press the FULL FREQ push button in Section A 3 Press the Kill push button MID in Section B In the left crossfader position the A signal is played back in its complete frequency range By moving the crossfader to the right only the mid frequencies of the B signal are faded in while the mids of the A signal are faded out The low and high frequencies of the A signal remain audible As a result the low and high frequencies of the A signal
16. months of hard work delivered by our en gineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal to design a digital DJ mixer that offers a maximum of performance thanks to its one of a kind functions and intuitive control The task of designing our new DDM4000 certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts But it was fun too De veloping a product usually brings a lot of people together What a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high quality devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit on
17. original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warran ty as described under 5 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace the product by providing a new or reconditioned product or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the product this warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one year from the date of purchase of the initial product 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 4 Return authorization number 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem The buyer or his authorized dealer will receive a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number The return shipment address will be indicated by BEHRINGE
18. panning of output A The OUTPUT B knob controls the volume of output B 74 The high resolution 22 segment OUTPUT LEVEL meter indicates the level of the output signal on OUTPUT A ULTRAMIZE ON OFF push button The Ultramizer is an effect that enhances the loudness and assertiveness by dynamic compression In Ultramizer Setup see Chapter 3 5 1 you can configure the Ultramizer 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 Read more about saving and loading user settings in Chapter 3 5 2 PHONES Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack 1 4 TRS connector The OUTPUT knob controls the volume of the head phones 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 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 When the SPLIT push button is pressed the PFL signal is heard in the left h
19. to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank everyone who has made the DDM4000 pos sible You have all made your own personal contributions from the developers and the many other employees at this company to you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much Uli Behringer Table of contents Ted Pile E 5 1 1 Before you get starte 5 KNIE S QOL NR 5 1 1 2 eerie m 5 1 1 3 Online FEGISU ANON o accus bpocckkm Get e ee V atas 5 2 Controls and connections esses 6 2 1 Stereo channels 1 A 7 2 2 Microphone en ect ater eI aueh evoked bo ape neis 7 2 9 Crossfader section ER 8 2 4 Main and Phones sechon 9 2 5 BPM and Effects sechon 9 SEET 10 2 7 Rear panel connectors eese 10 2 0 Rear panel OU fpuls erre tir ribi eno Eo pro nrc E ndn 11 2 9 Power Section tui biethetesdvtut idiom in bn d paU ERU D nma IdE 11 2 10 Hookup example escrire donee ates d toss ea iet 12 XE Opera ON osea 13 31 Console SEW siiis arn nr ei nia aas 13 3 1 1 Selection lists on screen 13 3 2 Using stereo channels eessssss 19 3 2 1 EQ modes SINGLE and MULTI 13 3 2 2 Channel Getunp 14 3 3 Operating the Microphone channel 14 9 9 1 MIC SC UID us cecidere a iaria 14 CORONATI qd iUc
20. together with the mid frequencies of the B signal are audible at the output of the mixer X Over Mode keeps your mixing style fresh and unique You can activate X Over Mode in Crossfader Setup 3 4 2 Crossfader Setup This is how you access Crossfader Setup 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 2 Select Crossfader Setup by turning and pressing the CON SOLE SETUP knob The Crossfader Setup page appears on the display XOVER CF REH cROssFADER SETUP On the display s left side you can adjust the frequency crossfade of the Kill push buttons On the right side you can select Cross fader Mode XOVER CF Crossover Center Frequency LOW Crossover frequency between LOW and MID HIGH Crossover frequency between MID and HIGH 1 Pressthe left PARAMETER knob to select the parameter LOW HIGH 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value fo the selected parameter Crossfader Mode 1 Turn the right PARAMETER knob to select the mode KILL X OVER 2 Press the PARAMETER knob to confirm Exiting Crossfader Setup A Press the ESC push button to exit Crossfader Setup 3 4 3 Bounce to MIDI Clock This function automates bouncing Bouncing is hard crossfading with the crossfader in the rhythm of the music The internal MIDI Clock needs to be active for this function to work The clock is a reference for the bounce speed that ranges between one and 16 beats Before pressing the BOUNCE TO MI
21. when the faders are pulled down When the SPLIT push button is not pressed both the PGM and PFL signal are played back in stereo in the headphones The mix of both signals is adjusted with the MIX knob 38 When the knob is turned completely to the left the PFL signal is heard whereas when turned completely to the right the PGM signal is heard in both headphones Working in Split Mode A Press the SPLIT push button to activate Split Mode When using Split Mode the PFL signal is played back on the left headphone while the PGM signal is played back on the right headphone both mono signals 4 BPM and Effects section FX1 Sal MUSIC IY N ZEN CA MUSIC FLANGER ECHO LT ae eg Ze BITCRUSHER FIERI Auro BANK1 BEL E LFO REVERB 22 1ER3 p PITCHBEND 1 4 12 163 P TENTER AUTO BPM EFFECT BAND AUTO BPM SELECT PARAM ODEFAULT BPM SELECT PARAM DEFAULT TAP PARAM 67 OK Low MID HIGH ADJUST e OK LOW MID HIGH PARAM CH OK MIX Q9 lt aust O Q9 MIX EFFECT BAND TAP MIDI DRY WET ASSIGN START STOP ASSIGN DRY WET ESC Fig 4 1 BPM and Effects section The BPM and Effects section in the middle of the mixer can eit her be used for the stereo channels or the master signal Both processors can also be combined to be used as dual effect for individual channels What s more both Microphone channel and Sampler feature their own effect processors which are described in individual
22. AL PRO MIXER DDM4000 5 Sampler MIN MAX DRY WET VOLUME MIX X 1 2 3 4 MIC MST 0 0 0 0 O nm RECORD IN REVERSE gt 100P E D PERAD wend s 7 PLAY OUT E BANK 2 BANK 2 A Pe 62 4 E A B e mo CF START l l CF ASSIGN Fig 5 1 Sampler section Asampler is a device used to record and play back audio signals The DDM4000 s sampler lets you record two tracks which then can be played back These tracks are single short sequences vocal phrases rhythmic loops or even longer song passages Any audio signal fed to the mixer can be used as signal source usually found on the stereo channels the Microphone channel and the stereo sum The maximum recording duration is 32 seconds The samples can be played back in various ways as infinite loop loop one time forward reverse 5 1 Recording samples 1 Select a signal source with the REC SOURCE push buttons 56 The signal source is indicated above the REC SOURCE LEDs 1 2 3 4 MICMST Q REC SOURCE Q Signal sources 1 2 3 4 Stereo channel 1 2 3 or 4 MIC Microphone channel MST Master stereo sum 2 Use the SAMPLE LENGTH push buttons to specify the recording duration you want The length ranges between 1 and 16 beats or oo infinite recording I The actual recording time depends either on the de tected BPM tempo or the MIDI Clock The Sampler syn chronizes with the BPM Counter pro
23. DI CLK push button to start the bounce you should specify a the Bounce speed 1 Start the MIDI Clock by pressing MIDI START STOP push button 52 2 Select the bounce speed by using the BEAT push buttons 28 The LEDs indicate the beats 3 Now press the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button to start the bounce When the crossfader is on Side A the bounce starts with the A signal whereas when the crossfader is on B the bounce starts with the B signal 3 5 Operating the Main section There are also several functions in the Main section that surpass the functional capacity of an analog mixer This way complete mixer settings can be stored and loaded And the Ultramizer makes sure that your beats sound even fatter 3 5 1 Ultramizer The Ultramizer is a multiband processor that compresses the audio signal in order to achieve a better perception of volume without having to increase the level As a result the performance of an amplifier is optimally used and your music feels louder than it really is The processing takes place in two individual frequency bands in order to achieve a more powerful sound without the unwanted side effects such as the pumping effect and loss of high frequencies 1 Press the ULTRAMIZE ON OFF push button to activate the Ultramizer 2 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 3 Select Ultramize by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob 16 Operation The display switches to the
24. EVERB REVERB is a reverberation effect Eight different reverb room si mulations are available When Fade is activated the reverberation decays and is not truncated in case the effect is turned off Ambient is a very short reverb which lets you virtually hear the walls of the room Box delivers a spatial impression without long reflections Cathedral The long and dense reverb of a big cathedral ideal for slow tracks Cavern An intensive high frequency dominant reverb based on a cave with rocky walls Chamber produces the short reverb of a small room Chorus A thick warm reverberation which is shorter than that of Cathedral Concert simulates the well defined reverb of a big concert hall Echo A thick short reverb with a longer pre delay BEAT PARAM Je OK Ambient Box Cathedral Cavern Chamber Chorus Concert Echo PARAM DR On Off Dry Wet Mix Tab 4 4 Effect parameters for Reverb FILTER FILTER is an effect which is typically associated with synthesizer music Three types of filters are available Band Pass Low Pass and High Pass Resonance is used to increase the level of the filter frequency which makes the effect sound more intensive In LFO Mode the filter frequency is controlled by an LFO Manual Mode lets you control the filter frequency with the DEPTH knob 44 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 1 4 2 4 3 4 pol FILTER RESO e Kl OQ OK PARAM ne OK FILTER LFO Spe
25. MIC FX SELECT 1 BITCRUSHER REVERB 1 Turn the right PARAMETER knob to select the preset 2 Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset Each effect can be modified in order to suit your individual taste Two parameters are available for this reason The second para meter always adjusts the effect Dry Wet Mix this applies to all effects Effect descriptions FLANGER A flanger effect occurs through frequency modu lation You can adjust the speed of the LFO Low Frequency Oscillator PHASER is similar to a flanger Only this time around modulation is achieved through phase shifting You can adjust the speed of the LFO DELAY is a signal delay You can change the delay time Time ECHO is similar to the delay effect with the difference that the delayed signal is repeated several times PITCH changes the pitch of the signal and therefore the pitch of the vocalists and speaker s voice Shift is used to adjust the pitch BITCRUSHER reduce the digital resolution The bit depth is adjustable REVERB is a reverberation effect Eight different types of rever beration are available These are described in detail in Chapter 4 1 4 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select a parame ter 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of this parameter You can match the time parameter of the flanger phaser delay and echo effects to the beat by tapping the tempo with the left TAP push button as long as Mic Setup i
26. R 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5 Warranty regulations 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompa nied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adap tation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfa ders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit
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28. UT BANK 1 PLAY OUT BANK 2 O ve BAN RECORD IN ASSIGN e SPI sz Ex MODE BANK 1 REVERSE MODE BANK 2 GN P yo Ex Jee CF ASSIGN CF START Fig 2 6 Sampler section 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 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 The REC SOURCE push buttons let you select the channel for recording and playing back samples Press the PFL push button to listen in on the sampler signal with the headphones SAMPLE LENGTH adjusts the recording time 1 16 beats or endless recording oo RECORDI 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 oo Mode BANK ASSIGN is used to select a bank in which the recor ded material is stored The selected bank is indicated by the relevant MODE push button which signalizes the readiness to record The MODE push buttons Bank 1 and Bank 2 are used to select the sampler s types of playback Reverse and Loop A short tap activates or deactivat
29. V and 120 V is possible Please be aware When using your unit outside of Europe with 120 V a fuse with a higher rating is required Use the POWER switch to turn on the DDM4000 Before connecting the unit to the power mains ensure that the PO WER switch is in OFF position When the unit is in operation ensure that the mains plug is accessible Attention The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cable plug or appliance coupler When installing the product ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for long periods of time The serial number of the DDM4000 is found on the bottom side of the device 11 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2 10 Hookup example CD players Turntables Microphones S 50 V 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 20 W FUSE T1AH2 CAUTION P O REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME FUSE TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE O P P OUT A MAIN OUT S PDIF Drum Computer EUROPOWER 7771 HS EUROPOWER 22500 Digital recorder Dancefloor DJ Booth Fig 2 10 Application example of hooking up the DDM4000 12 Controls and connections 3 Operation 3 1 Console Setup Console Setup allows you to make all standard settings for the DDM4000
30. are able to receive MIDI Clock such as drum machines and grooveboxes with the DDM4000 CONSOLE HOLD SETUP BPM AD Fig 4 7 BPM section A Press the push button to start and stop the MIDI Clock You can adjust the tempo of the MIDI Clock Alternatively the MIDI Clock can also be synchronized with one of the two BPM Counters MIDI BPM When in MIDI BPM Mode MIDI BPM appears in the middle of the display below the BPM indicator of the MIDI Clock Adjust the tempo by turning the CONSOLE SETUP knob 51 It is possible to make bigger value jumps by pressing and simultaneously turning the knob FX1 FX2 BPM To transmit the detected tempo of the BPM Counter to the MIDI Clock press one of the ADJUST push buttons 53 By pressing the left BEAT push button the MIDI Clock adopts the tempo of the left BPM Counter By pressing the right BEAT push button the MIDI Clock adopts the tempo of the right BPM Counter The assignment is indicated by displaying FX1 BPM or FX2 BPM Cancel the assignment by turning the CONSOLE SETUP knob to specify your own tempo The tempo of the MIDI BPM can also be transmitted to the BPM Counter Hold the left or right ADJUST push button or both at the same time while selecting the tempo with the CONSOLE SETUP knob 51 This function is useful when assigning effects to a channel which is configured as MIDI controller so that the Auto BPM function does not work Sampler DIGIT
31. ately 2 seconds The MULTI LED briefly lights up to confirm the reset MULTI Mode In Multi Mode the Preset push buttons are not assigned to in dividual EQ bands but are assigned to the 3 band equalizer as a whole This way you can create three EQ presets and assign these to the Preset push buttons When activated the Preset push buttons are assigned as follows Preset settings in MULTI Mode High pass Suppresses MID and LOW Suppresses HIGH and LOW Suppresses HIGH and MID Tab 3 2 Functionality of Preset push buttons in Multi Mode A To activate Multi Mode press the MODE push button 5 The MULTI LED lights up To create your own EQ presets proceed as follows 1 Adjust the equalizer as needed by turning the LOW MID and HIGH knobs 2 Press and hold the MODE push button while pressing P1 6 3 Press P1 to load the EQ Preset P1 flashes yellow Two more EQ Presets can be stored with P2 and P3 Reset The Preset push buttons can be restored at all times A Press MODE for approximately 2 seconds The SINGLE LED briefly lights up to confirm the reset 13 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3 2 2 Channel Setup In Channel Setup you can fine tune the characteristics of the stereo channels equalizer It is also possible to adjust a Subsonic Filter low cut filter for all four channels For example this filter can be used to suppress low frequency noise from turntables 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for a
32. chapters Chapter 3 3 1 and Chapter 5 4 Display MIDI CLOCK E FX2 FLANGER Tel Music 23s stor 119 3 NER 19S pz uso EEEN gt 114 12 JE FX1 ADJUST FX2 gt 1 4 12 163 gt EATEN The display shows the following information A Shows the effect type and the parameter values B Shows the calculated speed in BPM Beats Per Minute It also gives information on the signal assignment and the Tap function C This section shows the BPM synchronized effect parameters as beats on the right side On the left you see the activity of the Kill function in the effect path D This information refers to the Sampler and or the MIDI Clock see Chapter 5 BPM and Effects section 17 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 4 1 Effects cn 41 46 47 48 csse Ecce t BPM V AN mum 50 v3 SELECT C LJ Min PARAM 4 0K Fig 4 2 Effects section here FX 1 4 1 1 Selecting the signal source To use an effect you first have to assign the effect to a signal source This assignment also applies to the BPM Counter Possible input sources are as follows INPUT 1 INPUT 4 Stereo channels 1 4 MUSIC Stereo sum signal main signal CHAIN CHAIN assigns the effect to the signal of the other effects section so that 2 effects are triggered consecutively Selecting a signal for FX1 1 Press the FX1 ASSIGN push button 43 2 Turn the left PARAMETER kn
33. dicator flashes on the display I Should Tap Mode be active AUTO BPM push button shines blue press the AUTO BPM push button longer than one second to activate Auto BPM 2 Nowthe BPM Counter determines the BPM value of the played signal It is constantly brought up to date to be able to respond immediately to any tempo changes Manually detecting beats with TAP 1 Make sure that Tap Mode is activated When active the AUTO BPM TAP push button shines blue and the BPM indicator shows Manual 2 Tapthe TAP push button at least 2x in the rhythm of the music which results in a constant BPM value Here s a tip while tapping listen in on the signal using the headphones I Should Auto BPM be active AUTO BPM push button shines yellow go to Step 2 When tapping the tempo Manual Mode is automatically activated 3 The BPM value can always be readjusted by tapping over and over again I The Auto BPM is always active when the device is turned on I Without a music signal or one which is too quiet the BPM value flashes on the display In addition the mes sage Low Level appears on the display The BPM value also flashes when the beat cannot be clearly identified message Uncertain 20 BPM and Effects section 4 3 MIDI Clock The MIDI Clock is used as a time reference for the Bounce func tion In addition the MIDI Clock is given out at the MIDI output This allows you to synchronize external devices which
34. eadphone and the PGM signal is only heard in the right headphone DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2 5 BPM and Effects section H AUTO BPM rakean em E Q9 v MM TAP SELECT PARAM DEFAULT PARAM 7 0K MIN HIEN Fig 2 5 BPM Counter and Effects section here FX1 The DDM4000 has 2 identical effects units There are 2 additional independent effects units for the mic signal and the Sampler All effects can be used at the same time The BPM Counter and MIDI Clock are also found in this section The graphic display shows BPM values effect names and effect parameters as well as channel assignments It also leads you through Console Setup The FX ON push button activates the effects unit 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 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 R IN a O1 Press the PARAM eter knob to select the effect parameters By turning the knob you can change the parameter shown on the display Press SELECT LOW to access the effects list on the dis play Turn and press the knob to load a preset Press the PARAM MID push button to access the effect para meters Turn
35. ed O PARAM OK Lowpass ees Bandpass 0 100 Feo Highpass Manual DRY WET DEPTH Tab 4 5 Effect parameters for Filter 4 1 5 Editing effects As already mentioned in the previous chapter each effect has up to five parameters depending on the effect type with which you can adjust the effect In each case it is possible to adjust one parameter by using the BEAT push buttons In most cases this is the BPM synchronized parameter Effect parameters 1 Press the PARAMETER push button to select a parame ter This only works when the effect is deactivated the FX ON push button does not flash 2 Alternatively press the PARAMETER knob to select a parameter 3 Change the parameter value by turning the PARAMETER knob 45 4 To switch to the next parameter press PARAMETER or again Dry Wet mix A Turn the MIX knob slowly to the right to mix the effect Wet to the original signal Dry 4 1 6 BPM synchronized effect parameters Some of the effect sound especially interesting when time related parameters respond to the rhythm of the music The DDM4000 supports editable BPM synchronized parameters Editing BPM synchronized parameters 1 Make sure that the BPM Counter calculates the correct value if applicable enter manually with TAP see Chapter 4 2 2 Change the parameter step by step with the BEAT push but tons 49 The selected value appears on the display DELAY ECHO For t
36. er MIC CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Sampler TAPE S PDIF TAPE S PDIF OUTPUT A OUTPUT A OUT B e OFF OO ON OUT B e OFF OO ON LEFT RIGHT SUBWOOFER eee dp DUTA OUT A TAPE DIGITAL OUT leie wee GIG ooo ooo MAIN OUT S PDIF MAIN OUT S PDIF OUT A TAPE DIGITAL OUT Fig 10 2 Mixer routings 26 Appendix 11 Warranty 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law 2 Online registration Please do remember to register yournew BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www behringer com and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Warranty 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEH RINGER subsidiaries except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the
37. es the Reverse function pressing the push button a little longer activates or deac tivates the Loop function Press the PLAY OUT push button to start the playback of the recorded sample When the Loop function is deactivated the sample is only played back as long as the PLAY push button is pressed Press SMP FX ON push button to activate the Brake ef fect Press the SELECT push button to determine the length of the brake 1 4 or 8 Beat Brake which is shown in the center of the display The CF ASSIGN push button lets you determine on which side of the crossfader the sampler signal is to be routed to You can even trigger the sampler with the crossfader when the sampler is assigned to it To order to do so simply press the CF START push button But beforehand use BANK ASSIGN to select the bank that should be played back when using the fader 2 7 Rear panel connectors TAL DJ MIXER pa Ld me E S Csenge T Ce wu PHONO CA LEVEL LA v os RES E Q Max Poets P Fig 2 7 Rear panel connectors The LINE inputs are used to connect the Line signals for example CD players soundcards and drum machines The PHONO inputs let you connect turntables Use the PHONO LINE switches to set the PHONO inputs to Line level in order for you to be able to connect a CD player to the PHONO inputs Caution Devices with Line output levels such as CD players can cause distortion a
38. es the microphone effects processor Select the effect in Mic Setup 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 Controls and connections f DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2 3 Crossfader section DIGITAL ULTRACL 2VE CROSSFADER ia m e FULL FREG ine BEHRINGER Fig 2 3 Crossfader section 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 and 65 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 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 see Chapter 3 4 2 it is pos sible to activate a special X OVER mode that enhances the crossfader s functionality in combination with the Kill push buttons For more information read Chapter 3 4 1 Press the FULL FREQ push button to remove any frequency cuts of the KILL EQ 22 The CURVE knob lets you seamlessly adjust the response of the crossfader T
39. he 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 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 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 The BOUNCE TO MIDI CLOCK function provides an automa tic quick crossfading synchronized to the rhythm of the music bouncing The bounce speed is determined by the MIDI Clock N E N a Press the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button to ac tivate 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 The BEAT push buttons let you determine the Bounce rate which can range between one and 16 beats These LEDs indicate the number of beats you have chosen Find a detailed description of this function in Chapter 3 4 3 Controls and connections 2 4 Main and Phones section mn gm 21 Gem w m 7 LAIN OUTPUT Ss OUTPUT be MAIN OUTPUT The OUTPUT A knob controls the volume of output A Ww WwW Ww W N ES IS Ww O1 73 The BALANCE knob adjusts the stereo
40. he delay and echo effect you can edit the delay time in musical units The number of beats is displayed Q Beat 18 1 4 1 3 1 2 3 4 11 2 1 31 41 8 S002 0000085 Fig 4 3 Beats and note values for delay and echo A rhythmical representation of the whole looks like this showing a selection of several beats BPM and Effects section 19 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Fig 4 4 Rhythmically represented delay parameter FLANGER PHASER PAN FILTER For the filter effect the BPM synchronization is only possible in LFO Mode You can adjust the speed of the modulation LFO speed The values 1 32 correspond to the number of beats that are needed for one oscillation period Beat EWEN 16 24 32 D 8 12 i did d21l81 41 61 8 pie Bars Bars Bars Bars Bars Fig 4 5 Beats and note values for modulation effects The following picture results from the musical context CEE S 2 LL LT ALI 1 PATIT bh A D B eri d old 1 I esch N Co A N Wi N Co D k N Co A N e A m N Co i Di gt o Fig 4 6 LFO parameter represented in beats and bars 4 1 7 FX Setup FX Setup lets you specify the crossover frequencies between the individual bands of the EFFECT BAND push buttons
41. he speed for a short while in order for you to easily match the beat of the playing track 5 3 Sampler effect The sampler features a brake effect which simulates the braking of the rotating platter until it comes to a halt The length of the brakes are available as 1 beat 4 beat und 8 beat brakes SAMPLER INS ttle BANK1 ARIS PITCH BEND 1 Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the memory bank that is to be processed with the effect 2 Select the length of the brake by continuously pressing the SELECT push button 64 This is shown on the display 3 Press the SMP FX ON push button to activate the effect The push button flashes When the sampler comes to an end SMP FX ON push button and PLAY OUT push button of the selected bank flash the sampler effect needs to be deactivated by pressing SMP FX ON again in order to restart playback 4 Press the SMP FX ON push button to restart playback Sampler 6 Further settings 6 1 Loading factory settings 1 Press the LOAD push button 35 The display switches to User Setup The LOAD push button lights up 2 Select the factory preset by turning and pressing the left PARAMETER knob 45 3 Press the left PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection 4 Press the LOAD push button or the ESC push button to exit User Setup 6 2 Output Setup 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 2 Select Output Setup by turning a
42. hen it is his or her turn the preferred settings can be recalled immediately The other way around a guest DJ who is not accustomed to the DDM4000 is able to take off without having to adjust any settings in advance I After switching on the device the last selected preset is loaded Loading user settings 1 Press the LOAD push button 35 The LOAD push button flashes User Setup appears on the screen displaying the preset list Version 1 0 E 5 cep USER SETUP PRESET USER 1 PUSH TO im Viez PUSH TO USER 4 2 Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select a user setting or the factory preset 3 Press the PARAMETER knob again to load the user setting Storing user settings 1 Press the LOAD push button to access User Setup with its preset list 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select a memory location 3 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to store the user setting I Itis not possible to overwrite the factory preset Exiting User Setup A Press the LOAD push button or the ESC push button to exit User Setup DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3 6 Operating the Phones section You can use the headphones to listen to two different signals 1 The PGM signal Program This is the signal at the MAIN output 2 The PFL signal Pre Fader Listen This is the signal which can be routed to the PFL bus by using the PFL push buttons 7 The PFL signal is fader independent which means it can even be heard
43. ifferent mains voltage be sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating Please refer to the Specifications for details I Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the Specifications for details DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Caution UD Before changing the fuse switch off the device and pull the plug to avoid electric shock or damage to the device The DDM4000 power connection is made by using the enclosed cable and the amplifier s standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements I Please make sure that all units have a proper earth connection For your own safety never remove or disable the earth conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING INSTALLATION I The sound quality may diminish within the range of pow erful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 1 3 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alterna tively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment
44. in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damage defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized per sonnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7T Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be re paired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit Costs for freight and packing will be invoiced separately C O D When the buyer has sent in a written repair order such costs will also be invoiced separately S 6 Warranty transferability This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER S 7 Claim for damages Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty
45. is turned right up LFO adjusts the speed of the panning and Depth adjusts the effect depth 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 9 o PARAM Ze OK PARAM OK PARAM OK PARAM OK FLANGER ee LFO Dry Wet PHASER Speed Perm Fado Ir RT Ses c c de Speed Mix Tab 4 1 Effect parameters for Flanger Phaser and Panning DELAY ECHO DELAY is a signal delay The delay time Time can by synchro nized with the BPM Counter A simple delay Simple and the 3 Pong Delay which spreads the delays across the whole stereo image are available ECHO is similar to the delay The only difference is that the delayed signal is repeated several times Use Feedback to spe cify the number of times that the delay is to be repeated Fade determines if the echo is to fade out On or not Off when the effect is turned off 18 BPM and Effects section 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 TIME MODE FDBK FADE o 0K 0K 9 0K E 0K Po DELAY 10 ee A A Dry Wet 5930 ms 3Pong Mix ECHO E Simple B Dry Wet Tab 4 2 Effect parameters for Delay and Echo PITCHER BITCRUSHER PITCHER changes the pitch of the music without changing the tempo Shift adjusts the pitch BITCRUSHER simulates a decrease in the digital resolution From soft lo fi settings to toy sounds everything is possible PITCH Shift 100 100 BITCRUSHER Depth 0 100 C Tab 4 3 Effect parameters for Pitch and Bitcrusher R
46. ith the HIGH knob This function helps to remove problematic frequencies of your voice or to improve speech comprehensibility 14 Operation MIC1 LOW CUT Cutoff frequency of the high pass filter Microphone 1 MIC1 LOW MID HIGH EQ default settings for Microphone 1 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the parameter LOW MID HIGH 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter MIC2 LOW CUT Cutoff frequency of the high pass filter Microphone 2 MIC2 LOW MID HIGH EQ default settings for Microphone 2 1 Press the right PARAMETER knob 45 to select the parameter LOW MID HIGH 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the selected parameter ULTRAMIC 1 and 2 Mitek Tan No 4 NATURAL THRESH FREQ DL CO ERES OR p 3 0dB EQ FREQ PAN P EQ GAIN d ULTRA MIC1 ULTRA MIC2 The Ultramic processor is a 2 band compressor that reduces the dynamic range of speech The level of loud sounds is reduced and the level of quiet sounds is raised This decreases the diffe rence between the loudest and quietest passages By splitting the signal into two frequency bands a thicker more powerful sound is achieved without the typical artifacts such as pumping sound or a loss of clarity The settings for both microphone signals are made separately That s the reason for having two Ultramic pages For Mic 1 select the page Ultramic 1 and choose Ultramic 2 f
47. l meters for both microphone signals In addition you can make sound settings for the equalizer on the Microphone channel Here you can adjust the stereo image of the microphone signal as well as the signal relation of both micropho nes to each other The individual parameters are as follows MIC1 Level meter for Microphone 1 MIC2 Level meter for Microphone 2 LOW Cutoff frequency of the LOW control knob MID Center frequency of the MID control knob HIGH Cutoff frequency of the HIGH control knob Q MID Q factor of the mids band 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the parameter LOW MID HIGH Q MID 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter PAN 1 Position of Microphone 1 in the stereo image PAN 2 Position of Microphone 2 in the stereo image OUT B Volume of the microphone channel at Output B 1 Press the right PARAMETER knob 45 to select the parameter PAN 1 PAN 2 OUT B 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the parameter EQ GAIN page ONAN 2 r ap ap x r ap ap EQFREQ PAN A MIC1 Se MIC2 P N EQ GAIN ULTRA MIC1 ULTRA MIC2 OI OFF This page lets you make user default sound settings which affect the microphone channel in relation to the equalizer For example storing a boost of 5 dB in these settings affects the signal even when the HIGH rotary knob is set to O that is the center position The high frequencies can additionally be boost or cut w
48. ll function fader curve control and flexible crossfader assignment A Fully featured MIDI controller for your DJ software A Sophisticated sampler with beat controlled loop function real time pitch control sampler FX and crossfader start option A 2freely assignable and BPM synchronized high quality FX engines Bitcrusher Resonator Reverb Flanger etc A Ultra fast accurate and patented BPM counters for automatic BPM synchronization of sampler FX crossfader and external drum machines etc via MIDI gt Digital crossfader with flexible curve adjustment reverse button and automatic BPM synchronized crossfading Dual mode crossfader with innovative frequency selective crossfading Dedicated Headphone section includes PFL Mix Split and Bass Snare boost functions Recall your last mixer setting at the push of a button Digital S PDIF output for direct recording of your performance Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life kk KKK KK Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 1 U S Patent No 6812394 German Patent No 102 23 735 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Foreword Dear Customer Welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users and thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in us by purchasing this device Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure because it re presents the culmination of many
49. modes SINGLE and MULTI The equalizer provides Preset push buttons labeled P1 P2 and P3 with which preset configurations are stored The behavior of the push buttons depend on the selected EQ mode Single Mode or Multi Mode After switching on the device Single Mode is active SINGLE Mode In Single Mode the push buttons P1 P2 and P3 6 are each permanently assigned to a frequency band P1 HIGH P2 MID P3 LOW This means that a Preset can be assigned to each EQ control When activated the Preset push buttons provide a Kill function with maximum attenuation oo dB Preset settings in SINGLE Mode HIGH Kill oo dB Suppresses high frequencies MID Kill oo dB Suppresses mid frequencies LOW Kill oo dB Suppresses low frequencies Tab 3 1 Functionality of Preset push buttons in Single Mode The degree of cut can however be modified Alternatively a fre quency boost can also be stored In case you want to boost instead of cutting the bass Punch function proceed as follows 1 Turn the LOW knob to the right until you have reached the boost you want 2 Press and hold the MODE push button while pressing P3 L6 3 Press P3 to load the Preset The bass frequencies are now boosted P3 flashes blue This way you can also program the mids and highs with P2 and P1 respectively Reset The Preset push buttons can be restored to their initial states at all times Reset function A Press MODE for approxim
50. nd destroy the preamp lifier Press the PHONO LINE switch before connecting devices with Line level to the highly sensitive PHONO inputs The GND connectors are used to ground the turntables The balanced XLR connectors provide a connection for dynamic microphones This is the LEVEL control for the MIC 2 input Controls and connections DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2 8 Rear panel outputs OUT A A OUT B B TAPE KO Jee 2990 OUT DIGITAL OUT ON THRU Qoo OUT A MAIN OUT S PDIF Fig 2 8 Rear panel connectors These are the OUT A outputs XLR allowing you to connect to an amplifier Use the OUTPUT A control to adjust the volume level Additionally the SUBWOOFER output lets you hook up a subwoofer A crossover is integrated into the DDM4000 The crossover frequency is adjusted in Output Setup see Chapter 6 2 When powering up the system turn on the connected amplifier last to prevent spikes that can easily damage your loudspeakers Before turning on the amplifier make sure that no signal is going through the DDM4000 in order to avoid sudden and unpleasant surprises We recommend turning down all faders and knobs beforehand The MAIN OUT connector panel consists of OUT A OUT B and TAPE outputs A The signal at OUT A is the same as at the XLR outputs A You can connect an additional amplifier to output OUT B which can be used for a DJ bo
51. nd pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob Output Setup appears on the display OUTB Se SAPE UB OUT PDIF OFF OUTPUT FULL FREQ FREQ GAIN GAIN O ON SETUP O CROSSOVER In Output Setup you make the following settings Mono Use this function to switch the OUT B outputs to mono 1 Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select OFF or ON 2 Press the left PARAMETER knob to confirm MODE You can use Output A together with the Subwoofer output in which case the bass frequencies are separated from the Main output crossover function FULL FREQ MAIN OUT A emits the entire frequency spectrum including the bass signal The Subwoofer output gives out the subwoofer signal CROSSOVER TheSubwoofer output gives out the subwoofer signal MAIN OUT A emits frequencies that are above the crossover frequency 1 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the mode FULL FREQ CROSSOVER 2 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to confirm SUB OUT The following are used to adjust the crossover frequency and output level of the subwoofer output FREQ Crossover frequency between SUB OUT and MAIN OUT GAIN Output level of SUB OUT TAPE S PDIF The levels of both Tape and S PDIF outputs can be adjusted individually 1 Press the right PARAMETER knob to select the parameter FREQ GAIN or TAPE S PDIF GAIN 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value 3 Press the ESC push button to exit Output Setup 6 3 Adjusting display cont
52. nnel 3 Press the ESC push button to exit MIDI Setup 7 2 2 Sending a MIDI dump A MIDI dump sends the values of current controller positions As a result the DDM4000 s settings are aligned with the connected computer 1 Open MIDI Setup see Chapter 7 2 2 Press the left PARAMETER knob to start the MIDI dump After sending the dump the DDM4000 returns to MIDI Setup 3 Press the ESC push button to exit MIDI Setup 7 3 Configuring Microphone channel Sampler and crossfader as MIDI controller The Microphone channel the Sampler and the crossfader section can individually be converted to MIDI controllers 1 Open MIDI Setup see Chapter 7 2 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the mixer section MIC SAMPLER CROSSFADER you want to use 3 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to confirm the selection The LEDs of the selected section go out 4 Press the ESC push button to exit MIDI Setup Particularities of the crossfader It is not possible to assign the stereo channels to the crossfader when the crossfader section is defined as controller The Assign push buttons are inoperative The routing behaves as if the cross fader is deactivated the signals are directly fed to the mixer s sum As for the Sampler the CF Assign function and CF Start function are also inoperative As usual the routing of the Sampler signal is realized with the REC SOURCE push button 7 4 Configuring stereo channels as MIDI controller
53. o important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accor dance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked on and sharp edges Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 12 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 13 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer
54. ob to select a signal source from the list 3 Press the left PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection Selecting a signal for FX2 1 Press the FX2 ASSIGN push button 43 2 Turnthe right PARAMETER knob 45 to select a signal source from the list 3 Press the right PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection 4 1 2 Activating an effect 1 Press the FX ON push button to activate the effect Both the FX ON push button and the EFFECT BAND push button flash 2 Turn the DEPTH knob slowly to the right until you hear the effect as is intended Kill function on the effect path A specially effective way of alienation is to remove individual frequency bands from the effect processing There are three ad ditional Kill switches that are found on the signal path leading to the effects unit The EFFECT BAND push buttons of the activated effect flash blue corresponding to the frequency bands that are active By pressing the push buttons you are able to kill the fre quency bands And the display shows the Kill function s status A Press one of the EFFECT BAND push buttons 46 47 48 while the effect is active The push button LED of the deactivated band goes out 4 1 3 Selecting an effect Nine effect types are available The effect table in Chapter 4 1 4 gives an overview of the possible effects and their adjustable parameters 1 Press the SELECT push button 46 The display shows a list of all types of effects
55. or Mic 2 The parameters on both pages are identical so that they only have to be described once You can see several level meters on the display Three para meters of the compressor are adjustable plus you can also load presets The meters MIC Shows the input level MIC 0 Shows the output level COM Shows the compression ratio for the low L and high H frequency band EXP Shows the attenuation of the expander for the low L or high H frequency band Adjustable parameters THRSH Threshold specifies the cutoff frequency of the Ult ramic processor FREQ Adjusts the crossover frequency between the upper and lower frequency band EFFIC Efficiency Adjusts the level of compression 1 Pressthe CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the parameter THRSH FREQ EFFIC 2 Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter Ultramic presets The following default settings can be loaded STEIN SELECT 1 NATURAL COMPRESSOR ENHANCER 1 Turn the right PARAMETER knob to select the preset 2 Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset Operation DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 MIC FX page MORNA No 5 U gt SELECT 5 P P S y E E b PM P ECHO SHIFT DRY WET L 10 L 60 EQ GAIN ULTRA MIC1 ULTRA MIC2 PITCH BITCRUSHER MIC FX v REVERB v On the Mic FX page you can select the type of effect you want to use for the microphone signal The following effects are available
56. oth or a second club zone for example The volume of the OUT B signal is independent of OUT A individually adjusted with the OUTPUT B knob 32 The TAPE output allows you to connect a recording de vice in order to tape record your mix The output level is independent of OUT A and OUT B and can be adjusted in Output Setup see Chapter 6 2 DIGITAL OUT is the digital output of the DDM4000 This is where you find the TAPE signal in CD quality 16 bit 44 1 kHz Use Output Setup see Chapter 6 2 to adjust further settings of the output section These are the MIDI IN MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU connec tors that allow you to connect external MIDI equipment and synchronize with their MIDI Clock Read more about the MIDI functions of the DDM4000 in Chapter 7 Controls and connections Dir WE 2 9 Power section c 1 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 20 W FUSE T 1 AH 250 V CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAI FUSE TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MEME TY ET CALIBRE Fig 2 9 The POWER section Power is supplied via an EC connector The matching cable is provided with the unit FUSE RETAINER VOLTAGE SELECTOR Please make sure that the voltage indicated by the voltage selector matches the local voltage before you connect the unit to the main power supply Always replace blown fuses with fuses of the same type and rating Some units feature a fuse retainer in which a selection between 230
57. pproximately 2 seconds 2 Select Channel Setup by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob Channel Setup appears on the display CHANNEL XOVER MID Q SUBSONIC FREQ The equalizer of the stereo channels has 3 bands with different characteristics The Mid band is a peak filter whose center fre quency and bandwidth Q factor can be modified Both outer bands Low and High are shelving filters In Channel Setup following settings are available for each of the 4 channels Channel Xover Crossover LOW Cutoff frequency of the Low filter All frequencies below the adjusted value are cut or boosted MID Center frequency of the Mid band All frequencies around this value are boosted or cut The bandwidth is determined by the parameter Mid Q see below HIGH Cutoff frequency of the High filter All frequencies above the adjusted value are boosted or cut 1 Pressthe left PARAMETER knob to select the parameter LOW MID or HIGH 2 Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the cutoff frequency and center frequency of the selected band i lt gt 2 83 100 Hz 850 Hz INS 8000 Hz 20 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 20 kHz Mid Q The Q factor determines the behavior of the filter The higher the value the narrower the bandwidth Mid Q affects the mids band A Turn the CONSOLE
58. protect the unit from damage caused by rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit UD If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us instead notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replace ment may not be granted We recommend using a case to ensure optimal protec tion of the device Please always use the original packaging to avoid da mage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the DDM4000 or with its packaging G A F Recycle whenever possible 1 1 2 Initial operation Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit near radiators etc I Before you connect your DDM4000 to the mains please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit Caution The following applies only to units that can be switched between 120 V and 230 V The fuse holder on the mains connector has 3 triangular markings with two of these triangles opposing each other The DDM4000 is set to the operating voltage printed next to these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder by 180 I Please note that when operating the unit at 120 V a higher fuse rating is required Please refer to the Specifications for details I If you set the unit to a d
59. rast 1 Press the LOAD push button 35 User Setup appears on the display 2 Turn the right PARAMETER knob to change the con trast 3 Press the LOAD push button to exit User Setup DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 7 The DDM4000 as MIDI controller The DDM4000 can be used to control DJ or sequencer software applications by converting individual mixer sections on the mixer to MIDI controllers and assigning these to defined software functions The MIDI interface is used to transmit the data To connect to the mixer the computer requires a MIDI interface which can be purchased as USB alternative for a very reasonable price USB MIDI Interface i uss 1 a INPUT OUTPUT ry es e bd b S PDIF MIDI MIDI IN OUT THRU not included Fig 7 1 Connecting the DDM4000 to a computer 7 1 MIDI protocol The MIDI format is used for the data transmission Knobs and faders send Control Change messages CC and push buttons send Note messages see Table 10 2 Access the software settings to assign mixer controls to software functions Most software applications offer a learn function to make the assigning even easier The MIDI transmission also works in the opposite direction Ba sically it is confined to controlling the LEDs so that a switching status in the software application can also be shown on the DDM4000 In this case the DDM4000 receives CC messages from the computer
60. rward direction LOOP infinite loop 1 Press the MODE push button for approximately 1 second to deactivate Loop Mode The LOOP LED goes out The sample is played back as long the PLAY push button is pressed This type of playback is ideal for short inserts samples 2 Pressthe MODE push button again for approximately 1 second to activate Loop Mode The LOOP LED lights up The sample is played back as infinite loop by pressing PLAY 22 5 2 3 Crossfader start The Crossfader Start function lets you start the Sampler playback with the crossfader To be able to use this function the Sampler needs to be assigned to the crossfader 1 Press the CF ASSIGN push button to route the Sampler to one side of the crossfader A or B 2 Press CF START to activate Crossfader Start 3 Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the bank that is to be triggered by the crossfader Playback starts as soon as you move the crossfader to the side assigned to the Sampler 5 2 4 Pitch Bend The Pitch Bend function lets you change the speed of the samp ler playback so that it can be aligned to the tracks being played There are two options 1 Turn the BPM Adjust knob to permanently change the playback speed of the sampler Turn the knob to the right to speed up the tempo and turn the knob to the left to slow down the tempo 2 The ADJUST push buttons correspond to Bend and Bend Pressing one of these push buttons changes t
61. s displayed MIC SETUP push button shines when active Exiting Mic Setup A Press the ESC push button to exit Mic Setup 19 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3 3 2 Talk Setup The Talkover function is useful when making announcements while the music is playing The level of the music is attenuated as soon as you speak into the microphone All necessary settings of this function are made in Talk Setup This is how you access Talk Setup 1 Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob for approximately 2 seconds 2 Select Talk Setup by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob The Talk Setup page appears on the display r v ar H INDIO DUCK MIGI i I E l I l I E IE ot 9 bt i O T C COMPRESSOR FAST DJ THRESH MAX ATT TALK SETUP E Gd This page displays level meters for both microphones On the left hand side of the screen there is a list from which you can select a Talkover preset Loading presets 1 Turn the left PARAMETER knob to select the preset 2 Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset Editing talkovers The following parameters of the Talkover function are adjust able THRSH Threshold The music signal is attenuated as soon as the microphone signal exceeds this value MAX ATT Maximum Attenuation This lets you adjust the music s maximum attenuation while speaking into the microphone Adjusts the speed at which the signal s volume level is reduced 1 Press the right PARAMETER
62. service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing All trademarks except BEH RINGER the BEHRINGER logo JUST LISTEN and DIGITAL PRO MIXER mentioned belong to their respective owners and are not affiliated with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colors and specifications may vary slightly from product Products are sold through our authorized dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have abso lutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER International GmbH Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries ALL RIGHTS
63. the knob to change the parameter value Press DEFAULT HIGH to restore a preset When the effect is activated by pressing the FX ON push button the push buttons LOW MID and HIGH are used as Kill switches in the effect s signal path H B N en a B LO 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 S O To enter the tempo manually tap this push button at least 2 x in the rhythm of the music TAP By keeping the AUTO BPM TAP push button pressed a little longer gt 1 s the automatic tempo input AUTO BPM is reactivated 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 see Chapter 3 1 The MIDI START STOP ESC turns on the MIDI Clock The ADJUST push buttons let you transfer the tempo of the BPM counter to the MIDI Clock E m OW IO gl R All functions of the BPM and Effects section are de scribed in detail in Chapter 4 Controls and connections 9 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 g E O1 O1 OW o CO H H B E LO E m S N H LA Oo RI 8 O1 0 2 6 Sampler 0 e a DRY WET VOLUME MIX Ni 1 23 3 4 MIC MST D PLAY O
64. the operating charac teristics of your equipment Balanced use with XLR connectors output input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 8 1 XLR connector 1 4 TRS headphones connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield left signal leev i RISE 7 ring ring right signal shield Fig 8 3 RCA cable 24 Installation DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 9 Specifications AUDIO INPUTS Mic 1 2 XLR electronically balanced Max input level 14 dBu Input impedance 2 kQ Phono RCA Max input level 18 dBu Input impedance 47 KQ Line RCA Max input level 30 dBu Input impedance 15 KQ AUDIO OUTPUTS OUT A XLR balanced Max output level 21 dBu Output impedance 200 Q OUT A OUT B TAPE RCA Max output level 21 dBu Output impedance 100 O Phones Out max 260 mW 100 Q 1 96 THD S PDIF coaxial 16 bit 44 1 kHz EQUALIZER Stereo Low oo dB 12 dB Stereo Mid oo dB 12 dB Stereo High oo dB 12 dB Mic Low 12 dB 12 dB Shelving Mic Mid 12 dB 12 dB Peak Mic High 12 dB 12 dB Shelving DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR DSP 2x Analog Devices Black Fin AD DA converter 24 bit Sigma Delta 128 times oversampling Cirrus Sampling rate 44 1 kHz LCD display 320 x 40 pixel MIDI interface 5 pin DIN jacks In Out Thru SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response Mic 25 Hz 20 kHz 0 3 dB Phono 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 3 dB
65. ttons 56 This can also be the stereo sum When playing back in Mix Mode the sample is mixed to the specific channel or is routed to the crossfader When playing back the sample in Insert Mode the sample is crossfaded to the assigned channel A When playing back in Mix Mode the INSERT push button is not allowed to be pressed push button LED is off The VOLUME MIX knob is used as a channel fader volume with which the sampler signal is mixed to the signal source The sampler signal is assigned to the crossfader by pressing the CF ASSIGN push button A Press the INSERT push button to play back the sample in Insert Mode The VOLUME MIX knob can now be used as crossfading control Mix Turn the knob completely to the right to hear only the sample during playback When turning the knob to the left the sample fades into the signal source of the selected channel gt Assigning the crossfader to the Sampler is only possible in Mix Mode As soon as the CF ASSIGN push button is pressed the Insert function is automatically deactivated 5 2 2 Reverse and Loop playback Use the MODE push buttons for Bank 1 2 to determine the type of playback Select the playback mode for each bank REVERSE 1 Tap the MODE push button to switch to Reverse Mode The REVERSE LED lights up By pressing PLAY the sample is played back in the reverse direction 2 Tapthe MODE push button again The REVERSE LED goes out The sample is played back in the fo
66. 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 The CF ASSIGN push button lets you determine on which side of the crossfader A or B the signal is to be he ard DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 m O1 A W m Oo m N m LO m LO 2 2 Microphone channel Cm XMC VU IN VU ON OFF Fig 2 2 Microphone channel The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the microphone signal at the MIC 1 input 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 The 7 segment LED meter indicates the level of the micro phone channel The microphone channel strip features a 3 band equalizer HIGH MID and LOW The range is 12 dB The ON OFF push button turns the microphone channel on and off 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 The XMC ON push button activates the ULTRAMIC pro cessor which includes a 2 band compressor and expander Ultramic settings can be adjusted in Mic Setup The MIC FX ON push button activat
67. vided that the BPM Counter is assigned to Channel 1 Channel 2 or Master When this is not the case the Sampler is synchronized with the MIDI Clock 3 Use BANK ASSIGN to select the memory bank The MODE push button of the selected bank lights up yellow to indicate its readiness to record 4 Start the recording by using the RECORD IN push button eil 21 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 5 The recording stops after the number of beats specified beforehand 6 Alternatively stop the infinite recording oo by pressing the PLAY OUT push button or by pressing the REC push button again I The recoding duration of infinite recording oo is spe cified by pressing the RECORD IN push button and the PLAY OUT push button 62 In case Loop Mode is activated at the same time the sampler immediately switches to playback by pressing the PLAY OUT push button Memory The maximum recording time is 32 seconds for both banks The recording stops when the memory is full SAMPLER MIX BANK1 PITCH PITCH BEND The length of a sample and the time left are shown on the Sampler Mix display 5 2 Playing back samples 1 Turn the VOLUME MIX knob to the center position 2 Press the PLAY push button to start playback 3 Press PLAY a second time to stop playback 5 2 1 Insert function The sample playback is carried out in Mix Mode or Insert Mode In both cases the sample is played back on the channel selected with REC SOURCE push bu
68. was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equip ment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation Caution I Extreme output volumes may damage your hearing and or your loudspeakers Turn down all volume and level controls before you switch on the unit Always set the volume to an appropriate level Introduction 5 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2 Controls and connections This chapter describes the various controls and connections of the DDM4000 mixer We have divided the console into several functional sections for a better overview poa Ad MAX GAIN o 12 HIGH CH CH eo o m EI Uu x o s Se D mn x i E A 2 o 2 amma SH EE PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL DJ MIXER emm Y gt 7357 MAIN OUTPUT OUTPUT LEVEL 9 m A MIN MAX OUTPUT A 5 LEFT RIGHT NC PHONO PHONG LINE LINE LINE E SE e ES uwousssta S MIN MAX OUTPUT B ULTRAMIZE USER SETTINGS el I rues

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