PRO MIXER VMX200

2.1 Input channels 1 and 2

1The PHONO-LINE/LINEswitch selects one of the input pairs on the respective channel. The “PHONO” setting (and inputs) are intended for turntables; for all other signal sources, i.e. a CD or MD player, use the “LINE” setting and inputs. A second switch on the rear panel (see ) enables the phono input pair to be switched to line level, allowing 2 line-level units to be connected and selected via the PHONO- LINE/LINE switch.

+Never connect line-level equipment to the highly sensitive phono inputs! The output levels of phono cartridge systems are in the millivolt range, whereas CD and MD players, as well as tape decks, provide outputs levels in the volt range. In other words, the level of line signals is up to 100 times higher than phono output levels.

2The GAIN control is used to adjust the input signal level.

+The overall level of your signal is also effected by the EQ settings. It’s a good idea to adjust the equalizer before you set the level with the GAIN control.

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Each of the two input channels is equipped with a 3-BAND EQUALIZER with kill characteristic. The maximum amount of attenuation (-32 dB) is much higher than the maximum boost (+12 dB), allowing entire frequency spectrums to be “removed” from a track.

The CHANNEL fader adjusts the final channel volume. The ULTRAGLIDE fader is VCA-controlled (VCA = Voltage-Controlled Amplifier) to ensure smooth operation and long life.

The CURVE switch underneath the channel fader enables you to select between three fade modes: SOFT, MID and SHARP. In SOFT mode the fader controls the volume in a linear, continuous manner. Run a track through on of the VMX200’s channels and pull the fader down slowly: the volume will decrease gradually. In SHARP mode the fader takes on a more logarithmic effect, reducing the volume faster towards the lower end of the fader range, even if you move the fader smoothly. MID mode is a combination of the SOFT and SHARP modes.

2.2 Mic channel

6The mic section is equipped with a 2-BAND (HIGH and LOW) EQUALIZER with standard (not kill) characteristics, allowing you to fine-tune your microphone signal and adapt it to your overall sound.

7The LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the microphone signal. The ON switch puts you “on air” (or off).

2.3 PFL section (Pre-Fader Listening)

The PFL signal is a pre-fader headphones signal, enabling you to pre-listen to a signal source without effecting the main signal.

8The LEVEL control determines the volume of the headphones signal.

9The MIX control lets you fade between channels 1 and 2 when the MODE switch (see below) is set to

STEREO.

10It the MODE switch is set to SPLIT, the channels are strictly separated: channel 1 will be heard on the left side, channel 2 on the right. In this mode, the MIX control has no influence on the PFL signal.

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The LEVEL METER displays the level of the signal selected via the MAIN/PFL button.

The MAIN/PFL button allows you to route either the main or the PFL signal to the display. Remember: “PFL” is your pre-listening or headphone signal and “MAIN” is the signal assigned to the outputs of the VMX200.

+In PFL mode, the channel 1 signal is displayed on the left side of the LEVEL METER, and channel 2 on the right.

2.4 Main out section

13The main out section also has a LEVEL control to adjust the output level.

2. FRONT PANEL

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