Behringer Pro Mixer DX2000USB User Manual

User Manual

PRO MIXER DX2000USB

Professional 7-Channel DJ Mixer with infinium “Contact-Free” VCA Crossfader, USB/Audio Interface and Massive

Software Bundle

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Table of Contents
Thank you........................................................................		2
Important Safety Instructions.......................................		3
Legal Disclaimer..............................................................		3
Limited Warranty............................................................		3
1. Pro Mixer DX2000usb................................................		5
2.	Mono Input Channel..................................................	6
3.	Stereo Input Channel.................................................	6
4.	Talk Over.....................................................................	7
5.	Master Audio Outputs...............................................	8
6.	Headphones, Monitors & Pfl....................................	9
7. Sub Bass.....................................................................		10
8.	Controlling External Devices..................................	10
9. Connections..............................................................		10
10. Crossfader Adjustment..........................................		14
11. Specifications..........................................................		15

Table of Contents
Thank you........................................................................		2
Important Safety Instructions.......................................		3
Legal Disclaimer..............................................................		3
Limited Warranty............................................................		3
1. Pro Mixer DX2000USB................................................		5
2.	Mono Input Channel..................................................	6
3.	Stereo Input Channel.................................................	6
4.	Talk Over.....................................................................	7
5.	Master Audio Outputs...............................................	8
6.	Headphones, Monitors & PFL....................................	9
7. Sub Bass.....................................................................		10
8.	Controlling External Devices..................................	10
9. Connections..............................................................		10
10. Crossfader Adjustment..........................................		14
11. Specifications..........................................................		15

Thank you

The DX2000USB is a multi-functional stereo mixer designed for all applications where pre-recorded music is mixed and played. It is equally useful at home, in dance clubs, personal DJ setups and broadcast studios. It has two mono mic

channels and five stereo music channels, plus USB input/output. The mic channels may be routed to the main mix directly. Music channels, on the other hand,

must be assigned to one of two stereo submixes, called X and Y. A super-smooth user-definable VCA crossfader ultimately controls the blend of X and Y being sent to the main mix.

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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 commercially-available speaker cables with ¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by

qualified 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 qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualified service 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 qualified 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 amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 fit 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 specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified 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 qualified 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 appearance are subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing. 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 slightly from product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied 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 Red Chip Company Ltd.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

© 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Limited Warranty

§ 1 Warranty

[1]This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer.com under “Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER o ce closest to you.

[2]MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from

the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.

In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

[3]Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

[4]Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer.com under“Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process

your repair claims quicker and more e ciently. Thank you for your cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

[1] To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for your country listed under“Support” at behringer.com. If your country is not listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our“Online Support” which may also be found under“Support” at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at

behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem and the serial number of the product. After verifying

the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number.

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[2]Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group.

[3]Shipments without freight prepaid will not

be accepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

[1]This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries. Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase.

[2]This limited warranty does not cover the product

if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way. If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level, in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured, this

modification/adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/adaptation, regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification/adaptation.

[3]This limited warranty covers only the product hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product. Any such software is provided“AS IS” unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty.

[4]This limited warranty is invalid if the factoryapplied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

[5]Free inspections and maintenance/repair work

are expressly excluded from this limited 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, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts.

[6] Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

•improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

•connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used;

•damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

[7]Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.

[8]If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

[9]Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order.

[10]Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new products directly in online auctions. Purchases made through an online auction are on a“buyer beware” basis. Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect

loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and national law

[1]This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

[2]The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

[3]This warranty does not detract from the seller’s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions

and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial O shore Limited of

Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies

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1. Pro Mixer DX2000USB

1.1 Highly accurate main and PFL peak— reading bargraph meters

The main output level is constantly monitored by a pair of highly accurate main bargraph meters [38]. In addition, all channels have PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) [13]. This means that you can see (on a separate PFL bargraph meter [39]) and hear (on your headphones and/or monitors) the music you are about to play without disturbing the mix—essential if you want to come in at the same level and

in time with the music currently playing. All professional DJ’s strive to do this, often overlapping two tracks, or slowly crossfading between them. (These and other DJ mixing tricks will be explained elsewhere in this manual.)

virtually every switch on your DX2000USB has an associated status LED to let you know when it is engaged. Just another way in which we try to make life easier for you, the DJ.

It is true that not all the features of the DX2000USB are relevant to every application. For example, the TRACK START [20]buttons buttons may be extraneous to the needs of the vinyl DJ. Nonetheless, the superior quality of all of the features of your DX2000USB means you will be well equipped for any situation.

1.3 PSU (Power Supply Unit)

Please connect the IEC cable to the power socket [72]on the back panel of your mixer.

1.2 How will you use your DX2000USB?

Your DX2000USB is a creative instrument. Learn to play it well. If possible, experiment with it “off-line”—before you use it in earnest in a club or studio. It offers you many creative music mixing possibilities, with its ultra DJ-friendly

control surface. In addition, many special features have been included to enhance the flexibility and ease of operation of your mix. For example, the adjustable TALK OVER feature can automatically and temporarily reduce the music level while you are speaking. We have given particular attention to metering your music with PFL offered on every channel. In addition, all channels have signal present and clip LEDs constantly monitoring input levels. You will also see

1.4 Rack mounting the DX2000USB

Your DX2000USB is shipped with optional rack ears. If you want to make your DX2000USB a desktop mixer, loosen the screws from the side panels and remove the rack ears (note that there is a left and a right one).

1.5 Warranty

Please register your mixer on our website at behringer.com to become eligible for our extended warranty. The serial number [71]can be found on the rear panel.

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1.6Packing

Your BEHRINGER PRO MIXER DX2000USB was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging was designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit.

◊If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to us, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.

2. Mono Input Channel

Plug a mic or line source (tape, CD player etc.) into the appropriate MIC [52]or LINE [51]input. Speak or play music at typical volume to check out and set up the channel.

◊Mic and line inputs are on balanced XLR and ¼" jacks respectively. Balanced operation gives best noise performance. Unbalanced microphones need to have XLR pins 1 and 3 shorted. Any Line source will work perfectly well if a mono jack is used, or the ring and barrel of a TRS jack are shorted (see chapter 10 “CONNECTIONS”).

2.1 Input selection

Inputs are on the back panel. Your input source is selectable between MIC and LINE by a switch [1]. A pair of associated LEDs [2]lets you know which input

is selected.

2.2 Gain setting

◊Gain is dependent on EQ. Set up your EQ before fine-tuning gain. If you re-EQ, also re-check gain.

2.2.1 Quick way

Channel input level is continuously monitored by a pair of LEDs [3]. As long as the SIG. LED is flickering and the CLIP is not, the gain is reasonable. Mic channel input level can be continuously adjusted by the GAIN knob [4](from +10 to +60 dB; Mic signals are low, therefore they need to be heavily pre-amplified).

CLIP lets you know if you overload the channel (it lights at +18 dB).

◊SIG. lets you know if a signal is present (it only responds to bass frequencies). That’s why you can use it to keep an eye on the beats.

◊If you are using a mono line source in a mic channel, the gain structure is comparable to that on a stereo music channel, albeit 20 dB more sensitive. (from - 10 to + 40 dB ; = 20 dB pad on mic input)

2.2.2 Gain setting by using PFL

Pre-Fader-Listen is the professional way to set gain. Hit the PFL button [13]to temporarily send the channel signal to the PFL bargraph meter [39]. Adjust the GAIN control until the bargraph meters are in the yellow (0 dB) but not the red (Clip). Once gain has been set for a channel, release its PFL button.

◊You will usually want to PFL only one channel at a time, otherwise the PFL meter reading will be meaningless.

2.3 Insert point

Situated on the rear of the console, mic channels have insert points [50]on TRS jacks. (These are post-gain and pre-EQ). You can use these combined input/ output sockets to put a compressor, gate or any other signal processor(s) in line with your microphone (see chapter 10 “CONNECTIONS”).

◊Compressors can help even out voice volume, adding loads of energy, but they can also cause feedback problems if over-used. Noise gates shut off mics automatically when not in use—useful for keeping out music spillage which can muddy the sound of your mix. Often a compressor/gate combination is best. Check out the excellent BEHRINGER range of interactive dynamics products.

2.4 Equalizer

The mic channel EQ section comprises three control knobs and one switch. Depressing the LOW CUT switch [5]rolls off the bass end (-18 dB/oct @ 75 Hz). We recommend using this feature with microphones to eliminate “popping” and handling noise. Where loud music is playing, LOW CUT also helps to avoid bass feedback. Separate controls cut and boost HIGH [6], MID [7]and LOW

[8]frequencies respectively. Use EQ creatively to sweeten the sound of your microphone, or defensively to help cut feedback (see below for EQ specifications).

		EQ		Frequency		Range		Centre
High		Shelving EQ		10 kHz		+/– 12 dB		OFF
Mid
		Peaking EQ		750Hz		+/- 8 dB		OFF
Low
		Sheiving EQ		50Hz		+/– 12 dB		OFF

Tab. 2.4: Equalizer of the mono input channels

◊If you are serious about your mic channel, and want to really kill feedback, you can patch our FEEDBACK DESTROYER PRO DSP1124P across the channel insert point at the rear of the console. It is ideal for this purpose.

2.5 Output

Mic channel output is fed directly into the main mix, not via the X and Y subgroup channels. Level is controlled by a precision 100 mm fader [14], while stereo position is set by the PAN control [10]. The channel signal is sent to the mix by depressing the CHANNEL ON switch [12]. A LED indicator illuminates when the channel is

on. (Channel on is the inverse of the more traditional channel mute found on standard recording consoles).

◊The mic channels are routed to the RECORD OUT jacks [66]on the rear panel of the DX2000USB, but not to the LINE OUT jacks [22]situated to the left of the main meters.

◊The faders used are special high-quality true-log faders. These give ultra-smooth operation even at low levels, on par with those used in very expensive studio consoles.

2.6 Effects

You can patch a mono or stereo outboard effects processor into your DX2000USB via the SEND [53]and RETURN [54]jacks on the back panel. Now you can add effects to your voice instantly simply by punching the illuminated EFFECT button [9].

The effect send level is dependent on the fader setting. Adjust the desired amount of effect (from -oo to +30 dB) by the FX RETURN knob [42]to the right of the bargraph meters.

◊Set your effects unit input level so that the input meter reading (if there is one) is healthy when you are sending a typical signal to it.

Too low a level will mean too much hiss on your effects return, too high and you’ll get distortion.

3. Stereo Input Channel

Plug a phono (turntable) or line source (CD player etc.) into the appropriate PHONO/LINE [59]or CD [58]input. Play music at a typical volume to check out and set up the channel. Press the PHONO/LINE button if you would like to use the PHONO/LINE jacks for a line-level source instead of a turntable.

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