Behringer Professional 2-channel ultra low-noise DJ mixer VMX200 - Manual (Page 7)

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PRO MIXER VMX200
2. FRONT PANEL
2.1 Input channels 1 and 2
1 The PHONO-LINE/LINE switch selects one of the input pairs on the respective channel. The “PHONO”
setting (and inputs) are intended for turntables; for all other signal sources, i.e. a CD or MD player, use
the “LINE” setting and inputs. A second switch on the rear panel (see ) enables the phono input pair
to be switched to line level, allowing 2 line-level units to be connected and selected via the PHONO-
LINE/LINE switch.
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Never connect line-level equipment to the highly sensitive phono inputs! The output levels of
phono cartridge systems are in the millivolt range, whereas CD and MD players, as well as
tape decks, provide outputs levels in the volt range. In other words, the level of line signals is
up to 100 times higher than phono output levels.
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The GAIN control is used to adjust the input signal level.
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The overall level of your signal is also effected by the EQ settings. It’s a good idea to adjust the
equalizer before you set the level with the GAIN control.
3 Each of the two input channels is equipped with a 3-BAND EQUALIZER with kill characteristic. The
maximum amount of attenuation (-32 dB) is much higher than the maximum boost (+12 dB), allowing
entire frequency spectrums to be “removed” from a track.
4 The CHANNEL fader adjusts the final channel volume. The ULTRAGLIDE fader is VCA-controlled (VCA
= Voltage-Controlled Amplifier) to ensure smooth operation and long life.
5 The CURVE switch underneath the channel fader enables you to select between three fade modes:
SOFT, MID and SHARP. In SOFT mode the fader controls the volume in a linear, continuous manner.
Run a track through on of the VMX200’s channels and pull the fader down slowly: the volume will
decrease gradually. In SHARP mode the fader takes on a more logarithmic effect, reducing the volume
faster towards the lower end of the fader range, even if you move the fader smoothly. MID mode is a
combination of the SOFT and SHARP modes.
2.2 Mic channel
6 The mic section is equipped with a 2-BAND (HIGH and LOW) EQUALIZER with standard (not kill)
characteristics, allowing you to fine-tune your microphone signal and adapt it to your overall sound.
7 The LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the microphone signal. The ON switch puts you “on air” (or off).
2.3 PFL section (Pre-Fader Listening)
The PFL signal is a pre-fader headphones signal, enabling you to pre-listen to a signal source without effecting
the main signal.
8 The LEVEL control determines the volume of the headphones signal.
9 The MIX control lets you fade between channels 1 and 2 when the MODE switch (see below) is set to
STEREO.
10 It the MODE switch is set to SPLIT, the channels are strictly separated: channel 1 will be heard on the
left side, channel 2 on the right. In this mode, the MIX control has no influence on the PFL signal.
11 The LEVEL METER displays the level of the signal selected via the MAIN/PFL button.
12 The MAIN/PFL button allows you to route either the main or the PFL signal to the display. Remember:
“PFL” is your pre-listening or headphone signal and “MAIN” is the signal assigned to the outputs of the
VMX200.
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In PFL mode, the channel 1 signal is displayed on the left side of the LEVEL METER, and
channel 2 on the right.
2.4Main out section
13 The main out section also has a LEVEL control to adjust the output level.