Behringer DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 User Manual
Ultimate 5-channel digital dj mixer with sampler, 4 fx sections, dual bpm counters and midi
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Important Safety Instructions 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 qualifi ed personnel. To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. - Page 3 Digital S/PDIF output for direct recording of your performance Rack mount brackets included for ultimate flexibility High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany 1) U.S. Patent No.: 6812394 / German Patent No.: 102 23 735 DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Isn’t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you? Because we know that your success is our success, too! I would like to thank everyone who has made the DDM4000 pos- sible. You have all made your own personal contributions, from the developers and the many other employees at this company, to you, the BEHRINGER user. -
Page 5: Introduction
120 V and 230 V: The fuse holder on the mains connector has 3 triangular markings, with two of these triangles opposing each other. The DDM4000 is set to the operating voltage printed next to these markers and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder by 180°. -
Page 6: Controls And Connections
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 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. Stereo channels 1 – 4 Microphone channel Crossfader section Main and Phones section... -
Page 7: Stereo Channels 1 - 4
[10] CF ASSIGN push button lets you determine on which side of the crossfader [20] (A or B) the signal is to be he- ard. DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Microphone channel Fig. 2.2: [11] GAIN knob adjusts the level of the microphone signal at the MIC 1 input. -
Page 8: Crossfader Section
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 [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]. -
Page 9: Main And Phones 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. -
Page 10: Sampler
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Sampler Fig. 2.6: Sampler section [54] Press the INSERT push button to add the sampler signal to the channel (Insert Mode). If the push button is not activated, the sampler is mixed to the selected channel (Mix Mode). -
Page 11: Rear Panel Outputs
Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for long periods of time. The serial number of the DDM4000 is found on the bottom side of the device. Controls and connections... -
Page 12: Hookup Example
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 2.10 Hookup example CD players Turntables Microphones Drum Computer Digital recorder Dancefloor DJ Booth Fig. 2.10: Application example of hooking up the DDM4000 Controls and connections... -
Page 13: Operation
Turn the right PARAMETER knob [45] (in the FX2 section) to select the preferred function from the list. Press the right PARAMETER knob to confirm the selection. DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Using stereo channels 3.2.1 EQ modes: SINGLE and MULTI The equalizer provides Preset push buttons, labeled P1, P2 and P3, with which preset configurations are stored. -
Page 14: Channel Setup
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. - Page 15 Turn the right PARAMETER knob [45] to select the preset. Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset. DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 MIC FX page: On the Mic FX page, you can select the type of effect you want to use for the microphone signal. The following effects are...
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Page 16: Talk Setup
Operating the crossfader The use of the Crossfader is easy to understand, even for a DJ novice. But the DDM4000 wouldn’t be a digital mixer if it hadn’t a couple of special functions to offer that cannot be easily realized with an analog DJ Mixer. -
Page 17: Loading And Saving User Settings
The other way around, a guest DJ, who is not accustomed to the DDM4000, is able to take off without having to adjust any settings in advance. After switching on the device, the last selected preset is loaded. -
Page 18: Effects Section
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Effects section Fig. 4.2: Effects section (here FX 1) 4.1.1 Selecting the signal source To use an effect, you first have to assign the effect to a signal source. This assignment also applies to the BPM Counter. Possible input sources are as follows: INPUT 1 –... -
Page 19: Editing Effects
4.1.6 BPM-synchronized effect parameters Some of the effect sound especially interesting when time-related parameters respond to the rhythm of the music. The DDM4000 supports editable, BPM-synchronized parameters. Editing BPM-synchronized parameters: Make sure that the BPM Counter calculates the correct value (if applicable, enter manually with TAP, see Chapter 4.2). -
Page 20: Fx Setup
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Fig. 4.4: Rhythmically represented delay parameter FLANGER, PHASER, PAN, FILTER: For the filter effect, the BPM synchronization is only possible in LFO Mode. You can adjust the speed of the modulation (LFO speed). The values 1 – 32 correspond to the number of beats that are needed for one oscillation period: Fig. -
Page 21: Midi Clock
Sampler section A sampler is a device used to record and play back audio signals. The DDM4000’s sampler lets you record two tracks which then can be played back. These tracks are single short sequences, vocal phrases, rhythmic loops or even longer song passages. Any... -
Page 22: Playing Back Samples
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 The recording stops after the number of beats specified beforehand. Alternatively, stop the infinite recording ( PLAY/OUT push button [45] or by pressing the REC push button again. The recoding duration of infinite recording ( cified by pressing the RECORD/IN push button [59] and the PLAY/OUT push button [62]. -
Page 23: Further Settings
The DDM4000 as MIDI controller DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 The DDM4000 as MIDI controller 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. -
Page 24: Setting The Midi Channel
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. Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2). -
Page 25: Specifications
Weight approx. 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg) BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated. -
Page 26: Appendix
DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000 Appendix *These parameters can be synchronized with BPM Fig. 10.1: Overview of effect parameters CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 Sampler CH-1 CH-2 CH-3 CH-4 Sampler MASTER MASTER Fig. 10.2: Mixer routings Appendix... -
Page 27: Warranty
Products are sold through our authorized dealers only. Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have abso- lutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation. 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 BEHRINGER International GmbH.