Numark Industries DM1285, DM1200, DM1235 Equalizer Section, General EQ Hints, Monitor Section

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DM1200/DM1235/DM1285

EQUALIZER SECTION

16.6-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer (EQ) . EQ compensates for differences in source material sound quality. In ultra-compact mobile systems this EQ can be used to tailor the sound to the acoustical requirements of the room. Center frequencies are 42Hz, 152Hz, 480Hz, 1.5kHz, 4.8kHz and 15.4kHz. Faders have a center detent for an accurate "flat” response.

Below is a typical "house" EQ curve. Notice how the knobs above "0" balance out the knobs below. Start with this setting if you've never used a graphic EQ before:

GENERAL EQ HINTS

Boost the 42Hz band for deep bass tones and solid kick drum sound. Use sparingly because this dramatically increases demand on power amplifiers and could drive them into “clipping” (see page 5).

Cut slightly at 152Hz and more at 460Hz for extra clarity. Note: Cutting is preferable to boosting.

Boost 15kHz for a little "sizzle".

As a general rule, less equalization is better!

17.Equalizer On/Off. This controls whether your final output will be routed through the EQ or not.

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Below is an example of a poor EQ curve because it cuts the output volume down by 6-10dB. You have to compensate by running the Master output higher:

0

Below is the worst sort of curve to use because you are using EQ to add volume. With exaggerated boost you can easily run your power amplifiers into “clipping” (see page 6) and damage your speakers:

0

MONITOR SECTION

18.The Monitor section includes the Program Mix control, the Headphone Volume control and the Headphone Jack. Connect headphones with a standard 1/4" stereo plug. The C u e audio is sent to the headphone amp using the C u e Assign Pushbutton and the Pgm Mix control. The Program Mix controls the amount of program audio in the headphones so that beats can be matched exactly and segues are smooth when a song is cued.

19.12V BNC Connector allows a 12 volt gooseneck lamp to be connected directly to the mixer. This light is readily available from your Numark dealer.

20.Power Switch and Power - On LED.

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Contents DM1200/DM1235/DM1285 Stereo Mixer U T I O N DM1200/DM1235/DM1285Index Congratulations Important Information System PrecautionsDM1200 Front Panel Diagram DM1235/DM1285 Front Panel Diagram Study the Connections Diagram on Installation and OperationChannel INPUTS/CONTROLS Section Crossfader SectionDJ MIC Section MASTER/BOOTH Output SectionEqualizer Section Power Switch and Power On LEDGeneral EQ Hints Monitor SectionDM1235 with theBEATKEEPER Syncing Your Beatkeeper Channel SelectionBeat Assist Two Channel MixingChannel Mixing Prepping For a MixSyncing To Off Beats Beatkeeper Troubleshooting To Record a Sample DM1285 with Digital SamplerAbout Stuttering Memory Bank Select Pushbuttons A-DRear Panel Inputs and Outputs DM1200/DM1235/DM1285 Rear Panel DiagramConnection Diagram Power Consumption SpecificationsWeight DM1200 Frequency ResponseBlock Diagram Equipment Transport
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