Behringer VMX1000 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS, LOW, AUX, DPT, LOW, PFL, SENS, MODE, INPUT, LEVEL, POWER, (see ), MIC ON, PHONES, HIGH, MID, HIGH, MID, EQ BYPASS, switch pressed

PRO MIXER VMX1000

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

2.1 Microphone channelsThese are the balanced XLR connectors for dynamic microphones.

Using the 3-band microphone equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW), you can change the sound of your voice and optimally adjust it (+/-15 dB).

The AUX control adjusts the volume of the MIC AUX send signal laid out at the rear panel MIC AUX SEND connector

(see ).Use the VOL control to adjust the microphone signal volume.

Your PRO MIXER features a talk over function. It works very simply: as soon as you talk into your mike while a track is playing, the track’s volume is lowered. When talking to the audience, this function is useful because it makes your voice come through over the music.

Use the TALK key to activate the talk over function (its LED is lit).

The SENS control changes the sensitivity of the talk over function. The lower it is set, the louder does the mike signal need to be in order to suppress the music signal.

Use the DPT control to determine the extent to which the music signal is lowered.

Use the MIC ON switch to activate the microphone channel. If its LED is lit, the channel is active.

2.2 Stereo channels

Select the input signal for the stereo channels using the INPUT key. “Phono” is intended for connecting a turntable. “Line” and “CD” have to be selected for all other signal sources (e. g. CD or MD players). Unlike the first three channels, channels 4 and 5 each feature two line inputs. On the rear panel, a special feature lets you change the input sensitivity of the phono inputs of channels 1 through

3 to line level, so that you get more flexibility (see ).

+Never connect equipment with line level signals to the highly sensitive phono inputs! The output signal level of turntables is on the order of magnitude of milivolts, while CD players and tape decks have signal levels measuring in volts. Simply put, line signals are up to 100 times stronger than those intended for phono inputs. If you’re using phono

inputs that can be switched into line level (see ), always make sure that the PHONO/LINE switch is in its correct position (switch pressed!).

The TRIM control is used to set the level of the input signal.The display reads off the current signal level.

Every input channel features a 3-band equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) with kill characteristic. This way, a signal can be lowered (-32 dB) much more than it can be increased (+12 dB). For example, this function is useful when you need to suppress a particular frequency range in a music track.

+The overall signal level is also dependent on the EQ settings. You should first adjust the EQ before adjusting the signal level.

By using the EQ BYPASS key, you can deactivate the 3-band equalizer. This way, you can easily compare the processed and the unprocessed signals with one another; or, you can alternate between extreme EQ settings and the “raw” signal, creating cool effects.

You can read off the level of input signals (post EQ) using the 4-digit LEVEL meter.

Determine the channel volume using the 60-MM CHANNEL fader.

Pressing the PFL key routes the respective input so that it can be monitored on the headphones (corresponding LED is lit). You can also dial up several channels and listen to them simultaneously (see also chapter 2.4 “HEADPHONE section”).

2.3 MAIN OUT sectionThe VOL 1 control is used to adjust the output volume onthe MAIN 1 output (see ).The VOL 2 control is used to adjust the output volume onthe MAIN 2 output (see ).To adjust balance on the MAIN 1 output, use the BAL 1 control.You can read off the MAIN 1 audio signal volume level on the LEVEL METER.

The POWER switch powers the PRO MIXER on. You should always make sure that the POWER switch is in the “Off” position when initially connecting the unit to the mains. When the switch is in its upper position (“I”), the VMX1000 is powered on (see fig. 2.1). When the switch is in its lower position, the unit is off.

Fig. 2.1: ON position of the POWER switch

+Please note: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler. Unplug the power cord when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.

+Always turn the power amps on last to avoid inrush currents that can easily damage your speakers. And, to avoid sudden and unpleasant surprises for your ears, make sure there is no signal at the PRO MIXER before turning on the power amps. To be sure, slide all the faders to the bottom and switch all controls to the zero position.

2.4 HEADPHONE section

The PFL signal is your headphone signal used to monitor music without influencing the MAIN signal (PFL = Pre Fader Listening).

This is the unbalanced PHONES connector for your headphones. Your headphones should have a minimum impedance of 32 Ohms. For example, the BEHRINGER HPX2000 headphones are ideally suited for this purpose.

If the MODE switch is in the “SPLIT” position, the PFL signal is on the left, and the MAIN signal is on the right.

The MIX control (see ) has no function in this case. While in “STEREO” mode, you can alternate between MAIN and PFL signals using the MIX control.

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