DDM4000 DIGITAL PRO MIXER User Manual A50-16713-00001
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. Caution 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. + To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 DIGITAL PRO MIXER Ultimate 5-Channel Digital DJ Mixer with Sampler, 4 FX Sections, Dual BPM Counters and MIDI DDM4000 == 32-bit digital DJ mixer with beat-synchronized sampler, 4 multi-FX sections, 2 patented1 BPM counters, digital crossfader and MIDI == 4 Phono/Line stereo channels allowing max.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Foreword Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users, and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing this device. Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure, because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal: to design a digital DJ mixer that offers a maximum of performance thanks to its one-of-a-kind functions and intuitive control.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 1. Introduction Caution! Congratulations! The DDM4000 is a state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer, jam-packed with creative tools, yet its intuitive layout will let you feel at home in an instant. Editing, storing and recalling your settings is simply a breeze! ++ Before changing the fuse, switch off the device and pull the plug to avoid electric shock or damage to the device.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2. Controls and connections This chapter describes the various controls and connections of the DDM4000 mixer. We have divided the console into several functional sections for a better overview. Fig. 2.0: Overview of DDM4000 2.1 Stereo channels 1 – 4 2.2 Microphone channel 2.3 Crossfader section 2.4 Main and Phones section 2.5 BPM and Effects section 2.6 Sampler 2.7 Rear panel connectors 2.8 Rear panel outputs 2.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.1 Stereo channels 1 – 4 2 2.2 Microphone channel 1 3 5 4 6 Fig. 2.2: Microphone channel 7 [11] The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the microphone signal at the MIC 1 input. 9 8 10 [12] This switch determines which signal is to be displayed on the level meter [13]. IN VU shows the unprocessed input level which helps you to adjust the microphone signal correctly. XMC VU shows the level after it has passed the Ultramic processor.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.3 Crossfader section Fig. 2.3: Crossfader section [20] The replaceable crossfader is used to fade between the signals that are assigned to its two sides A and B. You can assign the stereo channels and sampler using the CF Assign push buttons [10] and [65]. [21] The CF ON push button activates the crossfader. When the push button is not pressed, the signals of the individual channels are routed straight to the Main outputs.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.4 Main and Phones section 2.5 BPM and Effects section Fig. 2.5: BPM Counter and Effects section (here FX1) The DDM4000 has 2 identical effects units. There are 2 additional independent effects units for the mic signal and the Sampler. All effects can be used at the same time. The BPM Counter and MIDI Clock are also found in this section. Fig. 2.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.6 Sampler the CF START push button. But beforehand, use BANK ASSIGN to select the bank that should be played back when using the fader. 2.7 Rear panel connectors Fig. 2.7: Rear panel connectors [67] The LINE inputs are used to connect the Line signals (for example, CD players, soundcards and drum machines). [68] The PHONO inputs let you connect turntables.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.8 Rear panel outputs Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors 2.9 Power section [73] These are the OUT A outputs (XLR) allowing you to connect to an amplifier. Use the OUTPUT A control [30] to adjust the volume level. Additionally, the SUBWOOFER output lets you hook up a subwoofer. A crossover is integrated into the DDM4000. The crossover frequency is adjusted in Output Setup (see Chapter 6.2).
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.10 Hookup example CD players Turntables Microphones Drum Computer Digital recorder Dancefloor DJ Booth Fig. 2.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3. Operation 3.2 Using stereo channels 3.2.1 EQ modes: SINGLE and MULTI 3.1 Console Setup Console Setup allows you to make all standard settings for the DDM4000. 1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob [51] for approximately 2 seconds. The setup list appears in the center of the display.: The equalizer provides Preset push buttons, labeled P1, P2 and P3, with which preset configurations are stored.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3.2.2 Channel Setup In Channel Setup, you can fine-tune the characteristics of the stereo channels’ equalizer. It is also possible to adjust a Subsonic Filter (low-cut filter) for all four channels. For example, this filter can be used to suppress low-frequency noise from turntables. 1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob [51] for approximately 2 seconds. 2) Select “Channel Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob. Channel Setup appears on the display. 3.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 MIC1 LOW CUT: Cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter (Microphone 1) MIC1 LOW, MID, HIGH: EQ default settings for Microphone 1 1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob [51] to select the parameter (LOW, MID, HIGH). 2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter. MIC FX page: On the Mic FX page, you can select the type of effect you want to use for the microphone signal.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 3.3.2 Talk Setup 3.4.2 Crossfader Setup The Talkover function is useful when making announcements while the music is playing. The level of the music, is attenuated as soon as you speak into the microphone. All necessary settings of this function are made in Talk Setup. This is how you access Talk Setup: 1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob [51] for approximately 2 seconds. This is how you access Crossfader Setup: 1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob [51] for approximately 2 seconds.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 The display switches to the Ultramizer page. Here you can change settings plus load and edit presets: Loading presets: 1) Turn the left PARAMETER knob [45] to select the preset. 2) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 4.1 Effects section 4.1.3 Selecting an effect Nine effect types are available. The effect table in Chapter 4.1.4 gives an overview of the possible effects and their adjustable parameters. 1) Press the SELECT push button [46]. The display shows a list of all types of effects. Fig. 4.2: Effects section (here FX 1) 2) Turn the PARAMETER knob [45] to select the effect type. 3) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the effect type. 4.1.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Tab. 4.2: Effect parameters for Delay and Echo PITCHER, BITCRUSHER: PITCHER changes the pitch of the music without changing the tempo. Shift adjusts the pitch. BITCRUSHER simulates a decrease in the digital resolution. From soft lo-fi settings to toy sounds, everything is possible. Tab. 4.5: Effect parameters for Filter 4.1.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 4.2 BPM Counter The Auto BPM Counter is automatically able to convert the tempo of the track being played into BPM (Beats Per Minute). The detected BPM values are the basis for all time-related effect parameters and for the recording duration of the sampler. The BPM can be detected in two different ways: manually and automatically. In both cases, the current BPM is shown in Section B of the display.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 5. Sampler 4.3 MIDI Clock The MIDI Clock is used as a time reference for the Bounce function. In addition, the MIDI Clock is given out at the MIDI output. This allows you to synchronize external devices, which are able to receive MIDI Clock (such as drum machines and grooveboxes) with the DDM4000. Fig. 4.7: BPM section == Press the push button [52] to start and stop the MIDI Clock. You can adjust the tempo of the MIDI Clock.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 5) The recording stops after the number of beats specified beforehand. 6) Alternatively, stop the infinite recording (?) by pressing the PLAY/OUT push button [45] or by pressing the REC push button again. ++ The recoding duration of infinite recording (?) is specified by pressing the RECORD/IN push button [59] and the PLAY/OUT push button [62]. In case Loop Mode is activated at the same time, the sampler immediately switches to playback by pressing the PLAY/OUT push button. 5.2.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 6. Further settings 7. The DDM4000 as MIDI controller 6.1 Loading factory settings 1) Press the LOAD push button [35]. The display switches to “User Setup”. The LOAD push button lights up. 2) Select the factory preset by turning and pressing the left PARAMETER knob [45]. The DDM4000 can be used to control DJ or sequencer software applications by converting individual mixer sections on the mixer to MIDI controllers and assigning these to defined software functions.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 8. Installation 7.2.1 Setting the MIDI channel The following describe how to specify the MIDI channel on which the DDM4000 is to send controller data. The receiving device needs to be set to the same channel. 1) Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2). 2) Turn the left PARAMETER knob [45] to select the MIDI channel. 3) Press the ESC push button [52] to exit MIDI Setup. 7.2.2 Sending a MIDI dump The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER DDM4000 are RCA connectors.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 9. Specifications AUDIO INPUTS Mic 1/2 (XLR, electronically balanced) Max. input level -14 dBu Input impedance 2 kΩ Phono (RCA) Max. input level -18 dBu Input impedance 47 kΩ Line (RCA) Max. input level +30 dBu Input impedance 15 kΩ AUDIO OUTPUTS OUT A (XLR, balanced) Max. output level +21 dBu Output impedance 200 Ω OUT A / OUT B / TAPE (RCA) Max. output level +21 dBu Output impedance 100 Ω Phones Out S/PDIF max. 260 mW @ 100 Ω / 1 % THD (coaxial, 16 bit, 44.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 10. Appendix *These parameters can be synchronized with BPM Fig. 10.1: Overview of effect parameters MIC CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 Sampler MIC CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 Sampler L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L R L MASTER MASTER Fig. 10.
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 11. Warranty excluded from this warranty, in particular, if caused by improper handling of the product by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts. § 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1.
