Behringer Pro Mixer DX626 - Manual (Page 5)

5 PRO MIXER DX626 User Manual
2.1 Front panel
(1) The MIC INPUT is the balanced XLR connector for your dynamic microphone.
(2) The GAIN control is used to line up the input signal of each channel.
(3) Each input channel has a 3-band equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW) with kill
characteristic. Thus, the signal can be lowered to a much greater extent
(-32 dB) than it can be raised (+12 dB). This function can be very useful
when, for example, fading a frequency range out of a music track.
◊ The total level also depends on the EQ setting. Thus, you should adjust
the equalizer before regulating the level with the GAIN control.
(4) The MIC/LINE-PHONO switch allows you to choose between the
microphone signal and the line or phono signal on channel 1. The position
of the rear panel PHONO/LINE switch (see (21)) determines whether the
input is switched to the phono or the line level setting of the right-hand
switch position.
(5) On channels 2 and 3 you determine the input signals with the PHONO/LINE
switch. “Phono” is intended for connecting a turntable. “Line” must be
selected for all other signal sources (e. g. CD or MD players).
◊ Never connect devices with line level to the highly sensitive phono
inputs! The output level of phono pick-up systems is measured in
millivolts, whereas CD players and tape decks have levels measured in
volts, i.e. the level from line signals is up to 100 times higher than that
of the phono inputs.
(6) Adjust the channel volume with the CHANNEL fader.
(7) The PRO MIXER has a talkover function. This feature is actually quite simple:
by pushing the TALK button, the signal of the other input channels is
lowered (TALK LED lights up), enabling your voice to be heard more clearly
over the microphone.
(8) The MASTER control determines the output volume at the
MASTER output (see (27)).
(9) A BALANCE control for the MASTER output is for shaping the stereo image.
(10) The BOOTH control determines the output volume at the
BOOTH output (see (26)).
(11) The CUE control determines the volume of the headphones signal
(PFL signal).
◊ The PFL signal is your headphones signal. It enables you to preview
music without affecting the MASTER signal. The headphone channel
signal is taken pre- fader (PFL = Pre-Fader Listening).
(12) With the three buttons CH-1, CH-2 and CH-3, you determine the signal
source for the headphones signal. You can preview the channels individually
or listen to all three simultaneously.
(13) The MASTER/CUE fader allows you to control the volume ratio between the
input channels’ signal and the MASTER signal on your headphones.
(14) Here you can read the volume level of the PFL and MASTER signals from
three, 10-character LED displays. The lower LED chain displays the PFL signal
and the two upper LEDs display the right and left MASTER signals.
(15) The PRO MIXER DX626 BPM counter is an extremely useful feature. It ensures
smooth transition from one track to the next, making your session an
absolute success. It can calculate the various tempi of tracks in BPM
(Beats Per Minute). The left display indicates the tempo on channel 2 and the
right display shows the tempo on channel 3.
(16) The CROSSFADER is for crossfading between channels 2 and 3.
(17) This is the connector for a commercially available 12-volt BNC lamp.
(18) Turn on the DX626 with the POWER button.
(19)
Fig. 2.2: Headphones connector
(19) The HEADPHONES connector enables you to preview pieces of music
(PFL signal) on your headphones. Your headphones should have a minimum
impedance of 32 ohms.