Overview - Behringer RD-8 MKII User Manual

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RD-8 MKII User Manual
3.2 Rear Panel connections
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(60) POWER – Connect the supplied PSU here and engage power switch to
turn on.
(61) PHONES - Connect headphones via a ¼ (6.35 mm) TRS connector.
(62) MONO – Main output via a ¼ (6.35 mm) TRS connector.
(63) RETURN – Sums audio post filter bus. ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced connector.
(64) USB – Connect to a computer for updates and DAW control.
(65) MIDI IN – To input MIDI from an external MIDI device such as a sequencer
or DAW.
(66) MIDI OUT – Output of MIDI data to an external MIDI device.
(67) MIDI THRU – A direct output of the MIDI in to chain to other devices.
(68) CH INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Closed Hat.
(69) OH INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Open Hat.
(70) CY INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the Cymbal.
(71) CB INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the Cow Bell.
(72) CP/MA INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Hand Clap or Maracas.
(73) RS/CL INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Rim Shot or Claves.
(74) HT/HC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the High
Tom or High Conga.
(75) MT/MC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the Mid
Tom or Mid Conga.
(76) LT/LC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Low Tom or Low Conga.
(77) SD INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Snare Drum.
(78) BD INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – ¼ (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the
Bass Drum.
(79) TRIGGER OUT 1 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices. ¼ (6.35 mm)
unbalanced output.
(80) TRIGGER OUT 2 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices. ¼ (6.35 mm)
unbalanced output.
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(81) TRIGGER OUT 3 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices.
¼ (6.35 mm) unbalanced output. Fixed to Accent.
(82) SYNC IN – SYNC to external device transmitting clock information using a
1/8 (3.5 mm) TRS jack. Start/stop signal on ring and clock on tip.
(83) SYNC OUT – SYNC external devices to the Rhythm Designer using an
unbalanced 1/8 (3.5 mm) jack.
(84) BOOT – Enter DFU boot mode for software updates.

4. Overview

This overview will help you set up the RD-8 MKII analog rhythm designer and
briefly introduce its capabilities.
4.1 Connections
The RD-8 MKII has a ¼ (6.35 mm) mono jack output on the rear of the unit plus
11 independent voice ¼ (6.35 mm) jacks. When the individual voice outputs are
used and connected, they cut that voice from the MAIN MONO output. This is
useful for adding effects or external processing to individual sounds.
Audio return is via the ¼ (6.35 mm) mono RETURN jack on the rear panel.
This input can be used to process an individual voice or voices via external
processing (mixer, compressor or reverb, etc.), then return the signal back into
the main output of the RD-8 MKII. Please consult the connection set-up guide for
examples (8.1).
The CLOCK IN/OUT connections use 1/8 (3.5mm) TRS jacks.
CAUTION: Do not overload the 1/8 (3.5 mm) CLOCK IN input. This jack can only
accept voltages up to a maximum of +15 V. The 3.5 mm CLOCK OUT outputs
should only be connected to inputs capable of receiving the output voltages.
Failure to follow these instructions may damage the RD-8 MKII or external units.
4.2 Software Setup
The RD-8 MKII is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver installation
is required. The RD-8 MKII does not require any additional drivers to work with
Windows and MacOS. The SYNTHTRIBE App is available which can be used to
update and control many features of the RD-8 MKII.
4.3 Hardware Setup
First make all the audio and power connections to your system. Connect a DAW,
external sequencer or keyboard with MIDI output directly to the RD-8 MKII
MIDI IN 5-pin DIN type input or via MIDI over USB if desired. Apply power to the
RD-8 MKII using the supplied power adapter only. Ensure your sound system
is turned down. Turn on the RD-8 MKII rear power switch. Use the MIDI page
in the settings function to set the RD-8 MKII to a unique MIDI channel within
your system.