Numark X9 QUICKSTART GUIDE

 QUICKSTART GUIDE

ENGLISH ( 3 – 9 )

 MANUAL DE INICIO RÁPIDO

ESPAÑOL ( 11 – 17 )

 GUIDE D’UTILISATION RAPIDE

FRANÇAIS ( 19 – 25 )

 MANUALE RAPIDO DI UTILIZZAZIONE

ITALIANO ( 27 – 33 )

 KURZANLEITUNG

DEUTSCH ( 35 – 41 )

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the X9 professional 3-channel mixer. Here are some of the features that you will come to love about your new X9:

 24-bit digital signal path, ensuring pristine, crystal-clear audio performance  Record and Booth RCA outputs for mix recording / monitoring  Balanced and unbalanced Master outputs for maximum connectivity with a variety of amplifiers,

speaker or home stereo systems.

 2 Line inputs for connecting CD players, samplers, or other line-level devices  3 switcheable Phono / Line inputs  3-band EQ on each input channel  EQ Kill switches on each crossfader channel  2 microphone inputs  Comprehensive, easy-to-use digital effects processor  High-quality, user-replaceable crossfader  Flexible effects and crossfader assignments  Headphone output with Split / Blend cueing

We hope that the X9 serves you well for many years to come.

Sincerely,

The People of Numark

BOX CONTENTS

 X9  9V-1.5A AC Power Adapter  Quickstart Guide  Safety & Warranty Information Booklet

REGISTRATION

Please go to http://www.numark.com to register your X9. Registering your product ensures that we can keep you up-to-date with any last-minute product developments and provide you with world-class technical support, should you run into any problems.

GROUND RULES

1. Make sure all items listed in the “Box Contents” section are included in the box.

2. READ SAFETY & WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.

3. Study the connection diagram in this guide.

4. Place mixer in an appropriate position for operation.

5. Make sure all devices are turned off and all faders and gain knobs are set to “zero”

6. Connect all stereo input sources as indicated in the diagram.

7. Connect the stereo outputs to power amplifier(s), tape decks, and/or other audio sources.

8. Plug all devices into AC power.

9. Switch everything on in the following order.

• audio input sources (i.e. turntables, CD players, etc.)

• mixer

• last, any amplifiers or output devices

10. When turning off, always reverse this operation by,

• turning off amplifiers

• mixer

• last, any input devices

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

TURNTABLE TURNTABLE TURNTABLE

PLAYER

MIC

HOUSE AMPLIFIFER

MIC

Please Note: Channels 1/2/3 can accept line-level devices (i.e. CD players, samplers, line-level turntables) in the PHONO

inputs, as long as the corresponding PHONO / LINE switch is set to LINE.

BOOTH AMPLIFIFER

CD BURNER

HEADPHONES

REAR PANEL FEATURES

AC IN – Use the included power adapter to connect the mixer to a power outlet. While the power is

switched off, plug the power supply into the mixer first, then plug the power supply into a power outlet.

Please note: The mixer is designed to work with the included 9V-1.5A AC power supply only. Using an incompatible power supply could result in damage to the unit.

2. POWER ADAPTER CABLE CLIP – To prevent accidental unplugging, secure the power adapter cable

to this clip.

3. POWER SWITCH – Turns the mixer on and off. Turn on the mixer after all input devices have been

connected and before you turn on amplifiers. Turn off amplifiers before you turn off the mixer.

4. MASTER OUTPUT (BALANCED) – Use balanced ¼” (TRS) cables

to connect this Master output to a speaker or amplifier system. The level of this output is controlled by the Master knob on the top panel.

Tip: When possible, we recommend using these balanced outputs for your Master audio output. Balanced outputs are better suited for long cable runs and are less susceptible to noise and interference.

5. MASTER OUTPUT (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to connect this Master output to a speaker or

amplifier system. The level of this output is controlled by the Master knob on the top panel.

6. BOOTH OUTPUT (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to connect this Booth output to a booth

monitoring system. The level of this output is controlled by the Booth knob on the top panel.

7. RECORD OUTPUT (RCA) – Use standard RCA cables to connect this Record output to a recording

device, such as a CD recorder or tape deck. The level of this output is based upon pre-master levels.

8. LINE | PHONO INPUTS (RCA) – Connect your audio sources to these inputs. These inputs can

accept both line and phono-level signals. See #9 below.

9. LINE | PHONO SWITCH – Flip this switch to the appropriate position, depending on the device

connected to the Line | Phono inputs (#8). If using phono-level turntables, set this switch to “Phono” to provide the additional amplification needed for phono-level signals. If using a line-level device, such as a CD player or sampler, set this switch to “Line”.

10. GROUNDING TERMINAL – If using phono-level turntables with a grounding wire, be sure to connect

the grounding wire to these terminals. If you experience a low “hum” or “buzz”, this could mean that your turntables are not grounded.

Note: Some turntables have the grounding wire built into the RCA connection and, therefore, nothing needs to be connected to the grounding terminal.

11. LINE INPUTS – Connect line-level devices, such as CD players, samplers or audio interfaces, to these

inputs.

12. MIC 2 INPUT – If you would like to use an additional ¼” microphone on Channel 2, connect it to this

input. To route the microphone signal to the mix, you will need to flip the Channel 2 Input Selector switch, located on the top panel, to “Mic”.

13. FADER START – If you would like to use the mixer’s fader-start to automatically start and cue music

from external devices via the mixer crossfader, connect these outputs to your fader-start compatible device. You can use standard 1/8” stereo cables to make these connections.

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How do I know if my ¼” cables are balanced?

BALANCED UNBALANCED

TOP PANEL FEATURES

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CHANNEL CONTROLS

1. INPUT SELECTOR – Selects the input source to be routed to the corresponding channel.

2. GAIN – Adjusts the channel audio pre-fader and pre-EQ gain level.

3. TREBLE – Adjusts the high (treble) frequencies of the audio playing on the corresponding channel,

4. MID – Adjusts the mid-range frequencies of the audio playing on the corresponding channel.

5. BASS – Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies of the audio playing on the corresponding channel.

6. CUE – Sends pre-fader audio to the Cue Channel for headphone monitoring.

7. CROSSFADER ASSIGN – Routes the audio playing on the corresponding channel to either side of the

crossfader (CFA/CFB), or bypasses the crossfader and sends the audio directly to the Master Mix (OFF).

8. VOLUME – Adjusts the audio level on the corresponding channel.

9. PFL – Monitors the pre-fader audio level on the corresponding channel.

MASTER CONTROLS

10. MASTER – Adjusts the Master output level.

11. BOOTH – Adjusts the Booth output level.

12. PGM – Monitors the Program (Master) mix audio level.

CUE CONTROLS

13. CUE GAIN – Adjusts the level of the headphone audio.

14. CUE BLEND – Turn to mix between Cue and Program in the Headphone channel. When all the way to the left,

only channels routed to CUE will be heard. When all the way right, only the Program mix will be heard. Push the knob to engage Split Cue mode which sends all audio channels with the CUE Assign button engaged

to the left side of the headphones and the MASTER output to the right side of the headphones. This mode is an excellent way to mix when booth monitoring is not available.

15. SPLIT – When lit, this LED indicates that Split Cue mode has been enabled. See Cue Blend (#14) for details

on Split Cue mode.

CROSSFADER CONTROLS

16. CROSSFADER – Blends audio between the channels assigned to the left and right side of the crossfader (see

ASSIGN KNOB below).

Note: The crossfader is user-replaceable if it should ever wear out. Simply remove the facepanel, then remove the screws holding it in position. Replace the fader with a quality authorized replacement from your local Numark retailer only.

17. EQ KILL SWITCHES – Eliminate the bass, mid, or high frequencies of the audio on the corresponding

crossfader channel (CFA/CFB).

MICROPHONE CONTROLS

18. MIC ON / OFF – Mutes and unmutes the microphone signal. When muted, the microphone signal will not be

routed to the Master mix.

19. MIC TREBLE – Adjusts the high (treble) frequencies of the microphone channel.

Tip: If you experience feedback when using a microphone at loud levels, try turning down the high frequencies.

20. MIC BASS – Adjusts the low (bass) frequencies of the microphone channel.

21. MIC GAIN – Adjusts the audio level of the microphone signal.

EFFECTS CONTROLS

22. FX ASSIGN – This knob selects the audio source on which the effects will be applied. You can address

individual mixer channels (1/2/3), either side of the crossfader (CFA/CFB) or you can apply the effect on the Master mix.

23. FX ON – Turns effects processing on and off. Note that you will also have to raise the Intensity Mix control to

be able to hear the effects once they have been turned on.

24. INTENSITY MIX – Controls the amount of effected (wet) vs. non-effected (dry) sound in the mix. With the fader

down, no effected sound will be audible. With the fader up, only the effected sound will be heard.

25. FX CUE – Sends the effected sound to the Cue channel for headphone monitoring. To preview effects: set the

FX ASSIGN knob to the desired source, make sure that FX ON is off (so the audience will not hear the effects while you are previewing them) and turn on FX CUE. Make sure that the CUE BLEND control is adjusted such that CUE can be heard. Adjust the effects controls to your desired settings. Once satisfied, turn on FX ON to activate the effect.

26. RATE / FREQUENCY – Adjusts the rate / frequency of the selected effect.

27. TAP – In order to align tempo-synced effects with the beat, press the TAP button on the beat 3-4 times. The

beat sync often works best when tapping half the tempo. For example, try tapping just on the snare drums (typically the “2” and “4” count).

When beat sync has been enabled, effects denoted with an asterisk (*) will have rates / frequencies related to the tempo (see “Effects Descriptions” section). You can use the RATE / FREQUENCY knob to adjust the beatsynced rate as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc.)

To disable beat sync and have continuous control over the rate / frequency of an effect, press and hold trhe TAP button until it remains lit. Now the RATE / FREQUENCY knob allows you to precisely tune the rate / frequency of an effect.

To re-enable beat sync, tap out the beat again.

28. TOP / BOTTOM FX – Selects between the top and bottom effect from the group illuminated on the display. For

example, if “TAPE ECHO / REVERB” is illuminated and this switch is in the TOP position, then the TAPE ECHO effect is selected; if the switch is in the BOTTOM position, then the REVERB effect will be applied.

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SELECT  – This switch selects the effects group. The selected group will illuminate as the switch is

toggled. Use the TOP / BOTTOM FX switch to select the top or bottom effect.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

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1. MIC INPUT – Connect a ¼” microphone to this input. The microphone controls are located on the top panel.

2. HEADPHONES – Connect your ¼” headphones to this output for cueing and mix monitoring. Headphone

output controls are located on the top panel.

3. CUE TONE – Adjusts the tone of the audio in the headphones. Turn to the left to attenuate high (treble)

frequencies and emphasize low (bass) frequencies. Turn to the right to emphasize high frequencies and attenuate low frequencies.

4. CF SLOPE – Adjusts the slope of the crossfader curve. Turn to the right for a smooth fade (mixing) or turn to

the left for a sharp cut (scratching).

5. CFA FADER START – Enables or disables fader-start on the left side of the crossfader. When fader-start is

enabled, moving the crossfader from the right-most position toward the left will cause any fader-start compatible device, connected to the CFA fader-start output on the rear panel, to start playing.

6. CFB FADER START – Enables or disables fader-start on the right side of the crossfader. When fader-start is

enabled, moving the crossfader from the left-most position toward the right will cause any fader-start compatible device, connected to the CFB fader-start output on the rear panel, to start playing.

EFFECTS DESCRIPTIONS

The X9 features a comprehensive, easy-to-use multi-effects processor. We encourage you to spend some time becoming familiar with the operation and sound of each effect before you begin using them out at a performance. Although effects can add a level of interest and surprise to musical material, it is often easy to overdo it. Learn how to judiciously apply effects to your music and remember that sometimes your crowd just wants to hear the song.

 2XCOPY * – A copy of the signal is delayed by a defined time. DJs will often keep 2 copies of a record

for juggling tricks like this. Try using this effect with beat sync enabled and move the INTENSITY / MIX fader up and down to the tempo. Now use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to try different multiples of the tempo.

 VOCODER – A square wave vocoder, reminiscent of the robot voice sounds from the early days of

electronic music. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pitch of the voice.

 TAPE ECHO * – A much sought-after echo effect, developed in the 1960s. In beat-sync mode,

RATE/FREQUENCY controls the delay time as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4X, etc). If beat sync has been disabled, RATE/FREQUENCY will control delay time continuously. The INTENSITY/MIX fader controls the input into the echo. This makes it very useful for selecting a phrase, vocal word or beat to echo. Simply turn up the INTENSITY/MIX fader momentarily during the snippet of music you wish to emphasize and bring it down. You’ll notice how the audio which was playing during that time will echo away. Now try turning up the INTENSITY/MIX fader for a whole measure, then cut the music out with the channel VOLUME fader. Let the music echo for a bit, then bring down the INTENSITY/MIX fader and cut the music back in.

 REVERB – Simulates hall reverberation. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the decay (size of room).

INTENSITY/MIX controls the wet/dry mix.

 REV. REVERB – Samples the audio and plays it in reverse while adding reverb. This is a very cool

effect if you stab into the effect then immediately cut the sound using the channel VOLUME fader.

 ECHO – Regular echo effect. The configuration of this echo is a little different. This time, the

INTENSITY/MIX fader controls the output of echo. When the fader is up, it will echo. Push the fader further, and it will feedback heavily, just like the tape echo. When the fader is at the bottom, the echo effect is cut out completely. This effect is very useful for juggling beats and emphasizing musical phrases.

 FLANGER * – Sweeping flanger effect. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the

sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat synch is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the flange effect.

 LP FILTER – Low-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will be

heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter’s cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at its maximum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn down the knob, the effect will begin to filter out the high (treble) frequencies of the audio.

 PHASER * – Sweeping phase shifter effect. It is similar to the flanger effect, except that a flanger has

a more pronounced harmonic sound, reminiscent of a jet engine passing overhead. A phase shifter is enharmonic, and has a “swooshing” sound. In beat sync mode, the RATE/FREQUENCY controls the sweep rate as a multiple of the tempo. When beat sync is disabled, the RATE/FREQUENCY will continuously control the sweep rate. The INTENSITY/MIX controls the intensity of the phase shifter effect.

 HP FILTER – High-pass filter effect. INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of filtered signal which will

be heard. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the filter’s cut-off frequency. When RATE/FREQUENCY is at its minimum value, there will be no filtering; as you begin to turn up the knob, the effect will begin to filter out the low (bass) frequencies of the audio.

 AUTO PAN * – Automatically pans the audio between the left and right speakers. When beat sync is

enabled, RATE/FREQUENCY controls the pan rate as a multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc). If beat sync has been disabled, RATE/FREQUENCY allows for continuous control over the pan rate.

 LMT+DISTORT – Band-limited distortion effect. This effect is mainly intended to be used with a

microphone. RATE/FREQUENCY controls the distortion amount, while INTENSITY/MIX controls the amount of distortion which will be mixed in.

(*) When beat sync has been enabled by tapping the TAP button to the beat, effects denoted with an asterisk (*) will have rates or times which are related to the tempo. Use the RATE/FREQUENCY knob to adjust the multiple of the tempo (1x, 2x, 4x, etc). To disable beat sync and have continuous control over rate/frequency, press and hold the TAP button until it remains lit continuously.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Bienvenido al mezclador profesional de tres canales X9. He aquí algunas de las características que seguramente disfrutará con su nuevo X9.

 Trayecto de señal digital de 24 bits, que asegura un audio prístino y de claridad cristalina  Salidas RCA de grabación y cabina para grabar y monitorear la mezcla  Salidas maestras balanceada y no balanceada para máxima conectividad con una variedad de amplificadores

y sistemas de altavoces y estéreos hogareños.

 2 entradas de línea para conectar reproductores de CD, muestreadores u otros dispositivos de nivel de línea  3 entradas fonográficas/de línea conmutables  Ecualizador de 3 bandas en cada canal de entrada  Interruptores de supresión de ecualización en cada canal de crossfader  2 entradas de micrófono  Procesador digital de efectos completo y fácil de usar  Crossfader de alta calidad, reemplazable por el usuario  Asignaciones flexibles de efectos y crossfader  Salida para auriculares con cue de división /combinación

Esperamos que el X9 le brinde un buen servicio por muchos años.

Atentamente,

La Gente de Numark

CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA

 X9  Adaptador de CA de 9 V – 1.5 A  Guía de inicio rápido  Folleto de información sobre la seguridad y la garantía

REGISTRO

Visite http://www.numark.com y registre su X9. El registro de su producto asegura que podamos mantenerle actualizado con los desarrollos de productos de último momento y brindarle apoyo técnico de categoría mundial en caso de que tenga algún problema.

REGLAS BÁSICAS

1. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos indicados en “Contenido de la caja" estén incluidos en la caja.

2. LEA EL FOLLETO DE INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA SEGURIDAD Y LA GARANTÍA ANTES DE UTILIZAR EL

PRODUCTO.

3. Estudie el diagrama de conexión incluido en esta guía.

4. Coloque el mezclador en una posición adecuada para su funcionamiento.

5. Asegúrese que todos los dispositivos estén apagados y que todos los faders y perillas de ganancia estén en

posición «cero».

6. Conecte todas las fuentes de entrada estéreo como se indica en el diagrama.

7. Conecte las salidas estéreo a los amplificadores de potencia, bandejas de cinta magnética y/o otras fuentes de

audio.

8. Enchufe todos los dispositivos al suministro de corriente alterna.

9. Encienda todo en el siguiente orden:

• fuentes de entrada de audio (por ejemplo, giradiscos, reproductores de CD, etc.)

• el mezclador

• por último, cualquier amplificador o dispositivo de salida

10. Al apagar, realice siempre esta operación en sentido inverso:

• apague los amplificadores

• el mezclador

• por último, cualquier dispositivo de entrada

DIAGRAMA DE CONEXIÓN

GIRADISCOS

REPRODUCTOR

DE CD

GIRADISCOS

REPRODUCTOR

DE CD

MICRÓFONO

AMPLIFICADOR DE AUDITORIO

MICRÓFONO

Para tener en cuenta: Los canales 1/2/3 pueden aceptar dispositivos de nivel de línea (por ej. reproductores de CD,

muestreadores, giradiscos de nivel de línea) en las entradas PHONO, siempre que el conmutador PHONO / LINE

AMPLIFICADOR DE CABINA

correspondiente esté colocado en LINE.

QUEMADOR

DE CD

AURICULARES

CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PANEL TRASERO

1. ENTRADA DE CA - Use

el adaptador de alimentación incluido para conectar el mezclador a un tomacorriente alimentado. Mientras está desconectada la alimentación eléctrica, enchufe la fuente de alimentación al mezclador primero, y luego al tomacorriente.

Para tener en cuenta: El mezclador está diseñado para funcionar con la fuente de alimentación de CA de 9 V-

1.5 únicamente . Si usa una fuente de alimentación incompatible se puede dañar la unidad.

2. PRESILLA DEL CABLE DEL ADAPTADOR DE ALIMENTACIÓN – Para evitar la desconexión accidental,

sujete el cable del adaptador de alimentación a esta presilla.

3. INTERRUPTOR DE ENCENDIDO – Enciende y apaga el mezclador. Encienda el mezclador después de

desconectar todos los dispositivos de entrada y antes de encender los amplificadores. Apague los amplificadores antes de apagar el mezclador.

4. SALIDA MAESTRA (BALANCEADA) – Use cables de ¼”

balanceados (TRS) para conectar esta salida maestra a un sistema de altavoces o amplificador. El nivel de esta salida se controla con la perilla MASTER del panel superior.

Consejo: Recomendamos usar estas salidas balanceadas, cuando sea posible, para la salida de audio maestra. Las salidas balanceadas funcionan mejor con tramos largos de cables y son menos susceptibles al ruido y la interferencia.

5. SALIDA MAESTRA (RCA) – Use cables RCA estándar para conectar esta salida maestra a un sistema de

altavoces o amplificador. El nivel de esta salida se controla con la perilla MASTER del panel superior.

6. SALIDA PARA CABINA (RCA) – Use cables RCA estándar para conectar esta salida a un sistema de

monitoreo de cabina. El nivel de esta salida se controla con la perilla BOOTH del panel superior.

7. SALIDA PARA GRABACIÓN (RCA) – Use cables RCA estándar para conectar esta salida a un dispositivo de

grabación, tal como un grabador de CD o bandeja de cinta. El nivel de esta salida se basa en los niveles premaster.

8. ENTRADAS DE LÍNEA | FONOGRÁFICA (RCA) – Conecte sus fuentes de audio a estas entradas. Estas

entradas pueden aceptar señales de nivel de línea y fonográfico. Vea el Nº 9 a continuación.

9. INTERRUPTOR DE ENTRADA DE LÍNEA | FONOGRÁFICA – Coloque este conmutador en la posición

apropiada, en función del dispositivo conectado a las entradas Line | Phono (Nº 8). Si usa giradiscos de nivel fonográfico, coloque este conmutador en “Phono” para proporcionar la amplificación adicional necesaria para las señales de este nivel. Si usa un dispositivo de nivel de línea, tal como un reproductor de CD o muestreador, coloque este conmutador en “Line”.

10. TERMINAL DE TIERRA – Si usa giradiscos de nivel fonográfico con cable de conexión a tierra, asegúrese de

conectar dicho cable a estos terminales. Si se experimenta un zumbido grave, puede significar que sus giradiscos no están conectados a tierra.

Nota: Algunos giradiscos tienen el cable de conexión a tierra incorporado a la conexión RCA y, por lo tanto, no es necesario conectar nada al terminal de tierra.

11. ENTRADAS DE LÍNEA – Estas entradas se usan para conectar dispositivos de nivel de línea, tales como

reproductores de CD, muestreadores o interfaces de audio.

12. ENTRADA DE MICRÓFONO 2 – Si desea usar un micrófono de ¼” adicional en el canal 2, conéctelo a esta

entrada. Para aplicar la señal de micrófono a la mezcla, debe colocar el conmutador selector de entrada del canal 2, ubicado en el panel superior, en “Mic”.

13. FADER START – Si desea usar el fader-start del mezclador para iniciar y buscar automáticamente el punto

inicial de música de dispositivos externos a través del crossfader del mismo, conecte estas salidas a su dispositivo compatible con fader-start. Puede usar cables estéreo estándar 1/8” para efectuar estas conexiones.

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¿Cómo sé si mis cables de ¼” son balanceados?

BALANCEADO NO BALANCEADO

CARACTERÍSTICAS DEL PANEL SUPERIOR

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