Behringer DI4000 User's Manual
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1. User Manual ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 Professional 4 Channel Active DI Box AN behringer 2 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual EX Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ccccsscscssrsecsecrness 3 Legal Disclaimer ccsccssscsscssscescsssscscsesscscsccscsseceese 3 Limited Warranty cccccccrccsscsssrrsccsecssccsccescsscssserseeee 3 1 Introduction sussossssssnssnnssnssnnsnnsnnsnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnsnnne 4 1 1 Before you begin uussnennssennsseennseennnsennenneennenee 4 1 2 Online registration unssenseenneennnnsennssennnnneennnnee 4 1 3 Control elements uunseeennssennseenunseennnsennunneennenee 5 2 Applications cussosssonssonnenonesonennnnsnnnssnnsnnnennnnennnener 5 2 1 Tapping signal from a bass guitar 5 2 2 Converting the output of a keyboard DJ mixer headphone plug sssiessasissssscsessecsenssscssssssesasvertsrconssssacadsnscceseaataayee 5 2 3 Converting a Microphone signal 6 2 4 Tapping a signal from a power amplifier output 6 3 Installation 6 3 1 Rack mo ntingsknesieneek n 6 3 2 Mains cOnNEction sivitescssisscsentsnsssucinssstvesssisecteczsasecsvasssstseves 6 3 3 Audio COMNECTIONS wissisicssssssessicascsenstsssssscatasstsscsevectecanteciste 6 4 SPECITICATIONS vs sscniessssicossssesensenssscsssccesencevssescsscsnnconsies 8 3 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual Important Safety2. Signal Hum Signal Hum RFI and Hum Input Ground Positive Hum Signal Negative Hum Signal 2 x Signal Signal 6 dB Unbalanced use of mono jack plugs 4 strain relief clamp Oo lt _ sleeve tip Balanced use of stereo 1 4 jack plugs lt strain relief clamp gt lt sleeve _ ring O lt tip sleeve ground shield ring cold ve tip hot ve For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve output have to be bridged Balanced use with XLR connectors For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 Fig 3 2 Different plug types 8 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual EN 4 Specifications Connectors XLR and 1 4 jack Type DC decoupled unbalanced input Impedance max 220 kOhm Max input level 20 40 60 dBu Connectors XLR Type transformer balanced output stage Impedance 600 Ohms balanced Max output level 20 dBu Bandwidth 100 kOhm 23 Hz to 120 kHz 3 dB Bandwidth 600 Ohm 23 Hz to 27 kHz 3 dB Bandwidth High Cut 10 Hz to 8 kHz 3 dB Noise 95 dBu Mains Voltages USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz U K Australia 240 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz General e
3. it will only work in standard situations Active DI boxes such as our ULTRA DI PRO however do not suffer from such restrictions because they use an amplifier circuit to buffer the input signal Since the ULTRA DI PRO s input impedance is ultra high the signal remains unaffected as it passes through the DI box Additionally the ULTRA DI PRO features balanced impedances on the output side making the signal less susceptible to hum and noise interference In this way the signal as source impedance is completely independent of the console used and vice versa which means that the sound remains totally unaffected The ULTRA DI PRO uses our proven OT 1 transformer which ensures a clear and distortion free sound and linear frequency response Additionally the ULTRA DI PRO comes with a built in power supply Future oriented BEHRINGER technology The ULTRA DI PRO is based on SMD technology Surface Mounted Devices These subminiature components known from aerospace applications ensure both extreme packing density and greater reliability High quality components and design The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no compromise circuit design and employs the best choice of components The op amps type 4580 used in the ULTRA DI PRO are chosen for their superior signal to noise ratio low distortion and linear performance Additionally the ULTRA DI PRO uses high quality resistors and capacitors with very tight tolerances high gr
4. ELECTOR Please make sure that the voltage indicated on the unit matches your local voltage before you attempt to connect and operate the VINTAGER AC112 Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Some models allow for inserting the fuse holder in two different positions in order to switch over from 230 V to 115 V operation and vice versa Please note that for 115 V operation outside Europe you need to use a fuse of a higher rating see chapter 3 Installation Use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains To provide maximum flexibility the ULTRA DI PRO is also fitted with an unbalanced XLR INPUT to connect the source 2 Applications 2 1 Tapping signal from a bass guitar IOQOOQOOSssles 23 alo jaje Seas RR lo 5 Link Out a 0202 0000 OO Os 0000 00 Os Fig 2 1 Guitar gt DI box Guitar Amp Mixer This figure shows the standard application of any Direct Inject box The signal to the amplifier is unaffected it is just tapped off to be routed to the microphone input of the mixer Especially bass guitars benefit from this application It is difficult to find a microphone which handles high level low frequencies well and with a linear frequency response Using the ULTRA DI PRO will give you clean and crisp sound Connect the ULTRA DI PRO after any effects devices so that their e
5. G PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s Limited Warranty please see complete details online at www music group com warranty 4 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual 1 Introduction Whether you are on the stage or in the studio you often find that you need to connect an audio source to your mixing console but you don t have the appropriate connectors For example only few keyboards feature balanced outputs guitars should not be connected directly to the console and placing a microphone in front of an amp is not always an ideal solution because the mic will pick up unwanted signals from other instruments too Low frequency signals e g produced by a bass guitar are particularly difficult to handle using these techniques DI is short for Direct Injection A Direct Inject box allows you to use a high impedance unbalanced source e g the signal between guitar and guitar amp and feed it directly into an input channel on your console without having to use a microphone And that s far from being all There are plenty of situations in which you d like to input unbalanced source signal
6. Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with 14 TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel 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 to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution 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 Caution 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 Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service 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 qua
7. TRA DI PRO fits into one standard 19 rack unit of space Please allow at least an additional 4 depth for the connectors on the back panel Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the ULTRA DI PRO on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc to avoid overheating 3 2 Mains connection The mains connection of the ULTRA DI PRO is made by using a mains cable and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety it is advisable not to remove the ground connection within the units or at the supply or fail to make this connection at all Before you switch on the unit check that it is configured to match your AC mains voltage requirements If it does not comply then it is necessary to switch the operating voltage to the correct supply requirements BEFORE turning on the unit otherwise the unit could be severely damaged You will find this combined fuse holder voltage selector at the back adjacent to the IEC receptacle IMPORTANT This does not apply for general export models which are built for one operating voltage only The AC voltage selection is defined by the position of the fuse holder If you intend to change the operating voltage remove the fuse holder and twist it by 180 degrees before you reinsert it Matching the two markers shows the
8. ade switches as well as other selected components This manual first describes the terminology used so that you can fully understand the ULTRA DI PRO and its functions Please read the manual carefully and keep it for future reference 1 1 Before you begin Your BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred in transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee The BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO fits into one standard 19 rack unit of space Please allow at least an additional 4 10 cm depth for the connectors on the back panel Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the ULTRA DI PRO on high temperature devices such as power amplifiers etc to avoid overheating The mains connection of the ULTRA DI PRO is made by using the supplied cable It meets all of the international safety certification requirements Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection Before you connect your ULTRA DI PRO to the mains please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage
9. alanced cable 20 dB gain switch for pre amplification of low level signals Switchable HIGH CUT filters 8 kHz for guitar applications 6 dB Oct With the PHASE REVERSE switch the input signal is reversed in phase by 180 Use the GND LIFT switch to either connect the ground of input and output or keep them completely separate Depending on the grounding of the connected devices linking or disconnecting will reduce hum or prevent ground loops GROUND LIFT on means no interconnection 6 The OUTPUT LEVEL meter displays the output level of the Ultra DI PRO in a range from 24 dB to 18 dB Use the POWER switch to turn on the BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO behringer ULTRA DI PRO MODEL DI4000 Fig 1 2 Rear panel elements of the BEHRINGER Ultra DI PRO LINK This is the unbalanced parallel output of the ULTRA DI PRO Connect this to the input of the backline or monitor amplifier INPUT Connect the source to this 14 jack to input the signal and 3 The 20 dB ATTENUATION switches greatly increase the operating range of the ULTRA DI PRO From the low level signals of a high impedance guitar to the hot speaker terminals of a PA amplifier Depressing both will give 40 dB attenuation Only use the 20 dB switches if you are sure the Ultra DI PRO is clipping overloading and not your mic pre amp Always use as little attenuation as possible to get the best possible signal to noise ratio FUSE HOLDER VOLTAGE S
10. ding direct from a guitar amplifier TV speaker etc It is possible to connect the output i e an extra speaker output of up to 3000 Watts to the ULTRA DI PRO without fear of overloading Pay attention to the two 20 dB buttons on the ULTRA DI PRO Both must be depressed if an amplifier output is connected to the DI4000 input red or positive post wei I Pata ara er black or negative post oo 20 40 dB IN EEO N Fig 2 4 Connection to an amplifier output Always make sure the GROUND LIFT is on no ground link when connecting to speaker terminals This prevents accidental short circuiting of the amplifier output Also make sure the tip ofthe input jack is connected to the red terminal and that the metal housing of the DI4000 has no contact with other equipment 3 Installation Your BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred in transit Ifthe unit is damaged please do not return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted Shipping claims must be made by the consignee 3 1 Rack mounting The BEHRINGER UL
11. ffect will be heard over the PA system or on the recording 2 2 Converting the output of a keyboard DJ mixer headphone plug ii SIRO sooo 09000 Microphone Inputs Pan left and right Fig 2 2 DJ mixer 2x DI box mixer 6 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual This configuration can be used with a keyboard DJ mixer headphone output drum kit or any stereo or mono line source In all cases where you want to run long lines for instance to the FOH Front Of House desk The signal can be linked through to another amplifier if the keyboard player DJ etc wants to have a monitor connected independent of the foldback mix The ULTRA DI PRO acts as both a ground isolator and an unbalanced to balanced converter 2 3 Converting a microphone signal Fig 2 3 Connecting a microphone Sometimes all that s available especially when all other mics are in use is an unbalanced high impedance microphone with an unbalanced jack With the ULTRA DI PRO long cable runs to the console can be established without fear of picking up noise and hum Just plug the jack into the input and connect the output to the console s mic input 2 4 Tapping a signal from a power amplifier output When no line out is available it is possible to connect an amplifier output directly to the D14000 for example recor
12. lified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NA Sw NS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 LA injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service perso
13. nnel Servicing 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 apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER KLARK TEKNIK MIDAS BUGERA AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP 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 FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDIN
14. required by the unit 1 2 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment 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 equipment 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 http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 5 ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual 1 3 Control elements The BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO has four identical channels The control elements are identical on all channels 20dB a g O 0 Fig 1 1 Control and display elements on the front panel PHASE REVERSE 4 i C OUTPUT This is the balanced output of the ULTRA DI PRO The connection to the mixing desk should be made with a standard high quality b
15. s into your console and possibly convert them to balanced signals before As you can expect the DI4000 offers you a reliable solution The following explanations will give you an introduction to the complex performance impedance issue impedance is defined as the dependence of a device s electrical resistance and phase response on the frequency processed Thus impedance is one of the criteria that distinguish good DI boxes from poor ones Much like in a power amp and its connected speakers impedance determines the performance of the device With a good power amp the load impedance will have little influence on the maximum output power but it can considerably affect other properties With a passive DI box the connected load impedances ins and outs alter the bandwidth frequency response distortion etc of the DI box By the way there are two basic types of DI boxes passive and active Both can be connected to one of the console s mic inputs Passive DI boxes offer the advantage that they are less expensive than active models less electronics no power supply however their performance depends on the connected impedance With a passive DI box connected any impedance change on the console side will also modify the input impedance The frequency response will always depend on the impedances connected Any passive DI box will only perform properly with accurately specified impedances high on the input side low at the output i e
16. selected voltage Ifthe unit is switched to another operating voltage the fuse rating must be changed See the technical specifications in the appendix A safety fuse protects the unit from serious defects If the fuse blows this is a warning sign and always indicates that the circuit is overloaded The fault must always be repaired before the fuse is replaced If the safety fuse is faulty and needs replacing after the unit is repaired please make sure that you replace it only with the identical type and rating NEVER use fuses of different ratings or cover faulty fuses with aluminium foil This can cause fire and electric shocks and will endanger your life and the lives of others 3 3 Audio connections As standard the BEHRINGER ULTRA DI PRO is installed with transformer balanced outputs This transformer features automatic hum and noise reduction for balanced signals and thus allows for trouble free operation even at high operating levels Externally induced mains hum etc will be effectively suppressed Please ensure that only qualified persons install and operate the ULTRA DI PRO During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the ULTRA DI PRO 7 Fig 3 1 Compensation of interference with balanced connections ULTRA DI PRO DI4000 User Manual Output Pin 1 Pin 2 Signal Pin 3 Signal Cable Shield
17. xport model 100 120 V 200 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 10 Watts Fuse 100 120 V T 200 mA H 200 240V T 100mA H Mains connection standard IEC receptacle Dimension 134x19x81 44 5 x 483 x 215 mm Net weight 5 9 Ibs 2 7 kg Shipping weight 7 9 Ibs 3 6 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 behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
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