Behringer DI800 User Manual [ru]

User Manual

ULTRA-DI PRO DI800

Professional Mains/Phantom Powered 8-Channel DI-Box

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Table of Contents

Thank you .......................................................................2

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

1. Introduction ............................................................... 4

1.1 Before you get started ...................................................... 4

1.1.1 Sh ipment .......................................................................... 4

1.1.2 Initial operation ............................................................. 4

1.1.3 Warranty ........................................................................... 4

1.1.4 Online registration ........................................................ 4

2. Control Elements ....................................................... 5

3. Applications ............................................................... 6

3.1 Connecting a guitar/bass signal .................................... 6

3.2 Converting output signals of a keyboard,

DJ mixer, etc. ................................................................................. 6

3.3 Converting a microphone signal .................................. 6

3.4 Taking a signal from a speaker output ........................ 6

4. Audio Connections .................................................... 7

5. Specications ............................................................. 7

Thank you

Thank you for shovwing condence in BEHRINGER products by
purchasing the DI800.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

TO BIND MUSICGROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed only
by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a
risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

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
quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed ser vice personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed
servicepersonnel.

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.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli ers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER,
KLARKTEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND
ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSICGROUP.COM.
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSICGROUP ACCEPTS NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED
BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR
IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH
OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.
FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
MUSICGROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL
IS COPYRIGHTED. 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 MUSICGROUPIPLTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2013 MUSICGroupIPLtd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at
www.music-group.com/warranty.

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1. Introduction

Be it on-stage or in the studio, musicians often look for ways to connect certain
signal sources directly to the mixing console. Even though this approach has
obvious advantages, there are still some technical hurdles obstructing its
implementation. For example, keyboards seldom feature balanced outputs,
andguitars can not be directly connected to mixing consoles because of the high
impedance of guitar signals.

A DI-box lets you directly tap into a high-impedance, unbalanced signal—
forexample, the signal between a guitar and a guitar amp. From there on,
youcan feed the signal directly to a mixing console.

There are active and passive DI-boxes. A passive DI-box is more aordable, but its
performance is highly dependent on the impedance of the equipment to which it
is connected. When the impedance on the mixing console’s end changes, so does
the impedance at the DI-box’s input. A passive DI-box only functions correctly
when the impedance of the connected equipment is exactly specied (high at the
input, low at the output).

On the other hand, active DI-boxes, such as the DI800, are not bound by these
limitations, since the signal located at the input is “buered” by an amplier.
The input impedance of the DI800 is extremely high. It does not inuence the
sound source and has absolutely no eect on the signal ow though the DI-box.
The output impedance is balanced and is very low, and the signal is far less
susceptible to picking up noise. The ULTRA-DI PRO always transmits signals
optimally, independent of the impedance of the connected equipment.

In addition to being powered by a mains connection, the ULTRA-DI PRO DI800 can
also run on phantom power provided by your mixing console.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sucient ventilation, and never place
the ULTRA-DI PRO on top of an amplier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the
risk of overheating.

◊ Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you

have selected the correct voltage:

The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular
markings. Two of these triangles are opposite one another. The voltage indicated
adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up,
and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180°. ATTENTION: This

does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured
only for use with 120 V!

◊ If you alter the unit’s voltage, you must change the fuse accordingly.

The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.

◊ Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without

exception! The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the
chapter “Specifications”.

Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit. All required safety
precautions have been adhered to.

◊ Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times. For your own

protection, you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable
or the unit itself. The unit shall always be connec ted to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

◊ To avoid damaging your loudspeakers, always first connect the DI-box

and only then open up the respective channel strip.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

Your ULTRA-DI PRO was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure
transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may
have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical
indications of damage.

◊ Damaged units should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the

dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.

◊ To assure optimal protection of your ULTRA-DI PRO during use or

transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to

storage or shipping.

◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the ULTRA-DI PRO or with

its packaging.

◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-

friendly fashion.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take a few minutes and send us the completely lled out warranty
card within 14 days of the date of purchase. You may also register online at
behringer.com. The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top
of the unit. Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.

1.1.4 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warrantycarefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty ser vice, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should
your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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2. Control Elements

The BEHRINGERULTRA-DI PRO features eight identically built channels.
Thecontrol elements described here refer therefore to all channels.

(1) The INPUT connector is used for connecting unbalanced as well as balanced

signal sources.

(2) Because both INPUT and LINK connectors are wired in parallel, the LINK TRS

connector can be used both as an input and as a direc t unbalanced output of
the INPUT signal. For the latter, you can for example connect LINK with the
input of a monitor amplier.

(3) The unbalanced input signal can be tapped into at the UNBAL OUT TRS

connector – after passing through the amplication circuitry (see (4) and (6)
). Essentially, the signal is identical to the signal located at the XLR output
in the back; the only dierence is that it is unbalanced and has therefore no
Ground Lift functionality (see (5) ).

(2) (4) (6)

(7)(5)(3)(1)

Fig. 2.1: Front panel cont rol elements

(4) The -30 dB attenuation switch increases the operating range of the DI800

considerably, from low signal levels of a high-impedance mic or a guitar,
allthe way to speaker connectors of a guitar amplier.

(7) Use the POWER switch to power up your DI800. The POWER switch should

always be in the “O” position when you are about to connect your unit to
the mains.

◊ To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug.

When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
If mounting in a rack, ensure that the mains can be easily disconnected
by a plug or by an all-pole disconnect switch on or near the rack.

(11) (10)

(9) (8)

Fig. 2.2: Rear p anel connecto rs

(8) The BAL OUT connectors (1 - 8) are the balanced mic-level outputs of

the channels 1 to 8. Use a high-quality balanced microphone cable to
establishconnection.

(9) The mains connection is achieved via the standard IEC connector. A matching

power cord is included.

(10) Serial NUMBER. The serial number is located on the top of the unit.

Pleasetake a few minutes and send to us a completely lled out
warranty card within 14 days of the original date of purchase. Otherwise,
warranty claims may be rendered invalid. Or ll out the warranty
information online at behringer.com.

◊ Use the -30 dB switch only when the DI800 starts distorting (and not

the mic preamp). When this is not the case, avoid using this func tion,
since the lowest amount of attenuation is desirable in order to obtain
the lowest signal-to-noise ratio possible.

(5) Using the GND LIFT switch, you can fully separate input and output

grounding. Depending on how the equipment to which your DI800 is
connected is grounded, using the GND LIFT switch lets you lower hum
noise or ground loops. When the GND LIFT switch is depressed, the ground
connection is interrupted (the LED is lit red). When the switch is in the
PHANTOM OR MAINS POWER ON setting, the LED is lit green (when the
GND LIFT switch is not pressed).

(6) The +20 dB switch increases the input signal level by 20 dB.

(11) FUSE COMPARTMENT/VOLTAGE SELECTION: Before plugging the unit into

a power socket, please make sure you have selected the correct voltage.
Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without
exception. Some units feature a fuse compartment that can be operated
in two dierent positions, allowing alternating between 230 V and 120 V.
Attention: when using the unit outside of Europe (running on 120 V),
youhave to use a fuse with a higher rating (see chapter 5 “Specications”).

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3. Applications

3.1 Connecting a guitar/bass signal

DI600

Fig. 3.1: Guitar DI-box guitar amp/mixer

This illustration shows the standard application of a DI-box. The signal feeding the
amplier remains unchanged; it is simply taken and routed into the amp. Thelow­impedance balanced signal is for warded to the mic input of the mixing console.
This application has its advantages particularly with bass guitars, because very few
microphones can linearly transmit bass frequencies with high signal levels. If you
are using eects, insert the DI800 after the eec ts device, so that you can monitor
the eect s via the PA system or the recording as well.

3.2 Converting output signals of a keyboard, DJ mixer, etc.

L

R

Microphone Input

Out

Link OutIn

3.3 Converting a microphone signal

Average-quality microphones often feature unbalanced, high-impedance
outputs. The DI800 lets you wire such mics to the mixing console using long
cables without running the danger of inducing hum or interference noise. Tothis
end, the microphone has to be connected to the input of the DI-box, and the
DI-box’s output needs to be connected to the mic input on the mixing console.

In Out

Fig. 3.3: Microphone connection

3.4 Taking a signal from a speaker output

Sometimes, you want to take a signal directly from a speaker output,
eventhough just one speaker output is available. By using the -30 dB switch on
the DI800, you can connect your mixing console to an amp output (up to 3,000
Watts into 4 Ohms), without worrying that the DI800 will be damaged due to
overload! If you are using a tube amp, you should connect a speaker or a similar
load resistance to the LINK output.

In In

Out Out

Turn pan pots fully
(counter) clockwise
on microphone channels

Fig. 3.2: DJ mixer DI-box mixer

This conguration lends itself to use with a keyboard, DJ mixer or other mono/
stereo signal sources with line level, particularly when using long cables
(e.g. connecting to a FOH mixer). The signal can be looped through to another
amplier via the link output. Thus, you get a monitor signal that is independent
from the actual FOH signal (useful for keyboarders, DJs etc.).

-30 dB!

In

Out

+ (red / positive)

- (black / negative)

Fig. 3.4: Connec tion to a power amp out put

◊ Before connecting to a loudspeaker connector, please make sure that

the GROUND LIFT switch is in the ON position (no ground connection).
This prevents accidental shorting of the amp output. Besides, the tip
of the input connector should be connected to the speaker connector
marked with red. The metal casing of the DI800 should in no case have
physical contac t to other equipment.

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4. Audio Connections

◊ Please make sure that your DI800 is installed and handled only by

people with enough technical expertise. Assure that those operating
the unit during and after the installation are sufficiently grounded.
Otherwise, electrostatic charge may alter the performance of your
equipment or damage it permanently.

Balanced use with XLR connectors

12

3

input

1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)

1

2

3

output

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3
have to be bridged

Fig. 4.1: XLR connections

Unbalanced ¼" TS connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve

tip

5. Specications

Audio Inputs

Connections ¼" TS connector, unbalanced

Type DC-decoupled

Input impedance 1 MΩ

Max. input level +18 dBu/+48 dBu

(-30 dBu pad depressed)

Audio Outputs

Connections XLR, balanced ¼" TS connector,

unbalanced

Type electrically balanced output stage

Impedance 680 Ω, balanced

Max. output level +23 dBu, balanced

+16 dBu, unbalanced

System Specications

Frequency range 20 Hz to 120 kHz (± 3 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -104 dBu

Power Supply

Voltage

sleeve

(ground/shield)

tip

(signal)

Fig. 4.2: ½" TS connec tor

Balanced ¼" TRS connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve
ring
tip

sleeve

ground/shield

ring

cold (-ve)

tip

hot (+ve)

For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.

USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz

Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz

Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz

General export model 120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption 10 W

Fuse 100 - 120 V~: T 200 mA H 250 V

200 - 240 V~: T 125 mA H 250 V

Mains connection Standard IEC connector

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 8 ½ x 1 ¾ x 19"

approx. 215 x 44.5 x 482.6 mm

Weight approx. 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg

Shipping weight approx. 7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg

BEHRINGER continuously strives to assure the highe st quality standards possible. Required modif ications may

be implement ed without prio r notice. Specifi cations and the app earance of the unit may dev iate from the above

values and/or illustrations.

Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector

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