Behringer Audio Mixer VMX1000 Benutzerhandbuch

PRO MIXER VMX1000

2. CONTROL ELEMENTS

When in STEREO mode, use the MIX control to determine

which signal is heard on the headphones. When MIX is in

its left-most position (PFL), you can only hear the

headphone signal selected previously using the PFL keys

of the input channels (see

). When MIX is in its right-

most position (MAIN), you can only hear the MAIN audio

signal. Placing the MIX control somewhere in between those

two extreme positions determines the volume ratio of the

two signals. If the MODE switch is in its SPLIT position

(see

), the (PFL) MIX control has no function.

The VOL control determines the volume of the headphone

signal.

2.5 XPQ 3D surround function

The XPQ 3D surround function is a built-in effect that gives

your music a nice finishing touch, making every performance

truly memorable. By widening the stereo base, the sound comes

through more alive and transparent. Using the XPQ ON switch

activates the XPQ 3D surround function (corresponding

LED is lit) and the XPQ control

determines the intensity of

the effect.

2.6 Effects loop

Using the RET control, you determine the volume of the

effects signal that can be brought in at the RETURN input

on the rear (see

). To get the effects signal, you need

to connect the inputs of an effects unit to the SEND outputs

(see

) of your VMX1000. The outputs of the effects

unit are then connected to the RETURN inputs of your mixer.

2.7 CROSSFADER section

The VCA CONTROLLED CROSSFADER is used to cross

fade between the selected channels (see

). The

crossfader used in the VMX1000 is a professional 45-mm

fader.
Use the CF CURVE control to modify the control character

of the crossfader between linear and logarythmic in an

infinite number of steps. When in linear characteristic mode,

the crossfader fades equally in each segment of its

movement range; in the logarythmic characteristic mode,

volume control is concentrated to the outer segment of the

faders range of motion.
Use the ASSIGN A and ASSIGN B rotary switches to

determine which input signals are routed to the A and B

sides of the CROSSFADER. With ASSIGN A, channels 1

through 4 can be selected; with ASSIGN B, channels 2

through 5. Then, you can alternate between these two

channels using the CROSSFADER (see

2.8 AUTO BPM COUNTER

The integrated auto BPM counter is an extremely useful feature.

It ensures smooth transition from one track to the next. It can

calculate the tempos of various tracks in BPM (beats per minute).

Both BPM counter sections are identical and both show the BPM

value of the two stereo channels routed to the crossfader.

The tempo of the track assigned by using the ASSIGN A or

ASSIGN B keys is shown in the respective DISPLAY

Several tempo changes in one track would produce a constant

display of various BPM values and thus lead to unnecessary

confusion. Thats why each beat counter section has a SYNC

LOCK button

that can be used during the song to limit the

range of possible tempo values. This makes sense if the counter

has already calculated a realistic value. You can do the same

manually with the BEAT ASSIST button

. Push this button at

least three times in sync with the songs tempo, and the tempo

you tapped appears in the DISPLAY. The BEAT ASSIST and

SYNC LOCK buttons are each equipped with a LED.

To exit SYNC LOCK or BEAT ASSIST mode, simply press the

SYNC LOCK key in both channels once again.

When no signal is present (or when the signal level

is too low), the BPM display shows only dashes.

When the signal is present but can not be identified,

the display shows 160 BPM and then shows the

dashes. The beat counter then attempts to get

another readout. Therefore, 160 BPM is no usable

value; rather, it is simply an error message when

the signal can not be analyzed.

2.9 Connections

These are the LINE and CD inputs respectively, used for

connecting tape decks, CD or MD players etc. Unlike other

channels, channels 4 and 5 feature two line inputs.
The PHONO inputs for channels 1 through 3 are intended

for connecting turntables. Channels 1 through 3 can be

switched over to line level (see

Using the PHONO/LINE switches, you can change the

input sensitivity of the PHONO inputs on channels 1 through

3 to line level (switch pressed). This way, you can even

connect a tape deck or a CD player to the PHONO inputs.

IMPORTANT: Always pay attention to the correct

position of the PHONO/LINE switch when connecting

a line level signal to a phono input. The switch must

be in its pressed position (LINE)! Otherwise,

overdriving may lead to permanent damage to the

phono input.

The GND connectors are used for grounding turntables.
The MIC AUX signal, adjustable using the AUX controls on

the microphone channels (see

), is laid out at this SEND

jack connector. For example, the input of an external reverb

can be connected here.
An external stereo effects signal can be fed back into the

VMX1000 using the RETURN L/R jack connectors. If you

connect a mono effects signal, you need to use the left

RETURN L connector. The effect volume can only be

adjusted on the output control of the effects unit.
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The balanced MAIN 1 XLR outputs are used for connecting

a power amplifier. Use the VOL 1 control to adjust the

volume (see

Hitting the MONO key changes the stereo

MAIN 1 output signal into a mono signal. Doing this makes

sense when you for example use your PRO MIXER in large

rooms where the speakers are placed far from each other.

A stereo signal would have a disrupting effect, since the

speakers each transmit a somewhat different signal. If

you press MONO, an identical signal is transmitted to both

MAIN 1 outputs. The BAL 1 control (see

) has no

function here.
You can connect an additional amplifier to the

SUBWOOFER output in order to drive a passive

subwoofer. If you wish to use an active subwoofer,

connect it directly to this output. Either way, you get more

bass power out of your music.
Use the LEVEL control to adjust the volume of the

SUBWOOFER output signal.
Use the X/O control to adjust the upper cut-off frequency

of the SUBWOOFER signal (adjustable between 30 and

200 Hz). All frequencies with values below the cut-off

frequency will be reproduced.