Behringer PROMIXERVMX300 manual

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    Version 1.0 September 2001 Users Manual ENGLISH www.behringer.com PRO MIXER VMX300[...]

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    2 PRO MIXER VMX300 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Read the manual. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING:[...]

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    3 PRO MIXER VMX300 FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of PRO MIXER users and thank you for demonstrating your faith in us by purchasing the BEHRINGER VMX300. Writing this foreword to you is an extremely pleasant task. After several months of intensive brainstorming and the subsequent realization of their ideas, our engineers finally achiev[...]

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    4 PRO MIXER VMX300 VMX300 PRO MIXER Professional 3-channel ultra low-noise DJ mixer s Intelligent dual auto-BPM counter with time and beat sync display s Super-smooth Ultraglide faders with up to 500,000 life cycles s Awesome QRS 3D surround effect s Dedicated curve control for all faders s VCA engines for utmost reliability and smooth audio perfor[...]

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    5 PRO MIXER VMX300 1. INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 . INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5 1. 1 Before you get started ...................................................................................................... ............... 5 2. FRONT P [...]

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    6 PRO MIXER VMX300 2. FRONT PANEL 2 . FRONT PANEL[...]

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    7 PRO MIXER VMX300 2. FRONT PANEL 2.1 Input channels 1 The MIC/PHONO-LINE switch allows you to select the input signal, choosing between microphone and line/phono. Whether the right-hand position selects the line or mic input depends on the position of the PHONO/LINE switch on the rear panel (see ). 2 The PNONO/LINE switch on channels 2 and 3 selec[...]

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    8 PRO MIXER VMX300 2. FRONT PANEL 15 It the PFL 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. 2.4 3D surround function The built-in QRS effect widens the stereo image and adds life and transparency [...]

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    9 PRO MIXER VMX300 3. REAR PANEL + We strongly recommend the use of high-grade cables and connectors for the transmission of audio signals. Inferior quality materials cannot supply acceptable audio quality or corrosion protection. 27 The PHONES OUT socket allows you to connect your headphones for pre-listening (PFL signal). For best results, use he[...]

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    10 PRO MIXER VMX300 3. REAR PANEL 35 Use the AMP output to connect the VMX300 to an amplifier. The level is controlled by the OUT A control in the MAIN OUT section. 36 The BOOTH output offers a connection for an additional amplifier and/or loudspeaker system. The level is controlled by the OUT B control in the MAIN OUT section. + In order to avoid [...]

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    11 PRO MIXER VMX300 4. SPECIFICATIONS 4. SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Mic input 46 dB gain, servo-balanced Phono inputs 1, 2 and 3 40 dB gain @ 1 kHz, unbalanced Line inputs 1, 2 and 3 0 dB gain, unbalanced Return 0 d B g a in , unbalanced AUDIO OUTPUTS Main Out max. +21 dBu @ +5 dBU (Line In) Booth Out max. +13 dBu T ape Out typically 0 dBu Send ty[...]

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    12 PRO MIXER VMX300 5. WARRANTY The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER S pezielle[...]