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PRO MIXER VMX300 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosurevoltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
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 achieved an ambitious goal: the construction of an outstanding DJ MIXER, which, due to its remarkable functions, provides maximum flexibility and impressive performance.
PRO MIXER VMX300 PRO MIXER Professional 3-channel ultra low-noise DJ mixer 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 performance VMX300 s Intelligent dual auto-BPM counter with time and beat sync display s Extremely steep frequency separation via front-panel 3-way kill switches with revolutionary keyboard-like tap & hold action s Gain and 3-band kill
PRO MIXER VMX300 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Before you get started ..................................................................................................................... 5 2. FRONT PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Input channels ...............
PRO MIXER VMX300 2. FRONT PANEL 6 2.
PRO MIXER VMX300 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 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.
PRO MIXER VMX300 15 2.4 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. 3D surround function The built-in QRS effect widens the stereo image and adds life and transparency to your soundan easy way to put a unique final polish on your music and turn your performance into an incomparable experience.
PRO MIXER VMX300 + 27 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. The PHONES OUT socket allows you to connect your headphones for pre-listening (PFL signal). For best results, use headphones with an impedance rating of at least 32 Ohms. 3.
PRO MIXER VMX300 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 power-up thumps, which can damage your loudspeakers, please power up your amplifier last. There should be no signal present, e.g.
PRO MIXER VMX300 4. SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO INPUTS Mic input Phono inputs 1, 2 and 3 Line inputs 1, 2 and 3 Return 46 dB gain, servo-balanced 40 dB gain @ 1 kHz, unbalanced 0 dB gain, unbalanced 0 dB gain, unbalanced AUDIO OUTPUTS Main Out Booth Out Tape Out Send Headphones max. +21 dBu @ +5 dBU (Line In) max.
PRO MIXER VMX300 5. WARRANTY § 1 WARRANTY CARD/ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty, the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in § 3. Failure to return the card in due time (date as per postmark) will void any extended warranty claims.
