Behringer DJ Equipment DDM4000 User Manual

User Manual

DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000

Ultimate 5-Channel Digital DJ Mixer with Sampler,

4 FX Sections, Dual BPM Counters and MIDI

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide

blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Limited Warranty

§ 1 Warranty

(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased

the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the

country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be

found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer.com under

“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER oﬃce

closest to you.

Important Safety

Instructions

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Terminals marked with this symbol carry

electrical current of suﬃcient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only

(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and

electronic components of this product to be free of defects

in material and workmanship if used under normal

operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from

the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty

11. Use only attachments/accessories speciﬁed by

the manufacturer.

high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with

1" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or

modiﬁcation should be performed only by

qualiﬁed personnel.

12. Use only with the

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty

or table speciﬁed by the period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product

manufacturer, or sold with shows any defects within the speciﬁed warranty period

the apparatus. When a cart and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group

is used, use caution when shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product

moving the cart/apparatus using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be suﬃcient to constitute a

risk of shock.

combination to avoid

In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,

this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement

product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,

one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty

period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

injury from tip-over.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug

is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired

or replacement product will be returned to the user freight

prepaid by MUSIC Group.

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 qualiﬁed personnel.

(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above

are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF

OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF

OF PURCHASE.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Caution

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and

moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping

or splashing liquids and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such remain readily operable.

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER

equipment right after your purchase at behringer.com

under“Support”and kindly read the terms and conditions

of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your

purchase and equipment with us helps us process

your repair claims quicker and more eﬃciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualiﬁed service personnel only.

To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any

servicing other than that contained in the operation

instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualiﬁed

service personnel.

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.

Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your

vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for

your country listed under“Support”at behringer.com.

If your country is not listed, please check if your problem

can be dealt with by our“Online Support”which may

also be found under“Support”at behringer.com.

Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at

behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries

must be accompanied by a description of the problem

and the serial number of the product. After verifying

the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales

receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials

Authorization (“RMA”) number.

1. Read these instructions.

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notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group

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who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or

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Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely

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mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any

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3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,

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(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in

its original shipping carton, together with the return

authorization number to the address indicated by

MUSIC Group.

§ 9 Amendment

(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by

unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the

limited warranty.

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without

notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions

and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s

limited warranty, please see complete details online at

behringer.com.

(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group

shows that the defect in question is not covered by the

limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by

the customer.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not

be accepted.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Oﬀshore Limited of

Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,

including all MUSIC Group companies

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this

limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s

expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will

inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer

fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after

notiﬁcation, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with

a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will

also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a

written repair order.

(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable

parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.

Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or

meters contained in the product to be free from defects in

material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days

from date of purchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product

if it has been electronically or mechanically modiﬁed

in any way. If the product needs to be modiﬁed or

adapted in order to comply with applicable technical

or safety standards on a national or local level, in any

country which is not the country for which the product

was originally developed and manufactured, this

modiﬁcation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect

in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does

not cover any such modiﬁcation/adaptation, regardless

of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the

terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not

be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a

modiﬁcation/adaptation.

(10) Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new

products directly in online auctions. Purchases made

through an online auction are on a“buyer beware”basis.

Online auction conﬁrmations or sales receipts are not

accepted for warranty veriﬁcation and MUSIC Group will

not repair or replace any product purchased through an

online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the

original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and

is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently

purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.)

shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf

of MUSIC Group.

(3) This limited warranty covers only the product

hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for

hardware or software usage and it does not cover

any software products whether or not contained in

the product. Any such software is provided“AS IS”

unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software

limited warranty.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable

local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer

under this warranty for any consequential or indirect

loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability

of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the

invoiced value of the product.

(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-

applied serial number has been altered or removed from

the product.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work

are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in

particular, if caused by improper handling of the product

by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal

wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,

potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants

and similar parts.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive

warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes

all other written or oral communications related to this

product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for

this product.

(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions

are not covered by this limited warranty:

§ 8 Other warranty rights and

national law

(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the

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improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the

unit in compliance with the instructions given in

BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein

are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of

applicable mandatory local laws.

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connection or operation of the unit in any way

that does not comply with the technical or safety

regulations applicable in the country where the

product is used;

(3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the

product and any hidden defect.

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damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature

(accident, ﬁre, ﬂood, etc) or any other condition that

is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

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1. Introduction

Hook up your turntables and CD/MP3 players to its 4 stereo channels,

each with fully programmable EQ and Kill switches. Put ultimate versatility

at your ﬁngertips with fully programmable beat-sync’able multi-FX modules,

a pair of high-precision BPM counters and a digital crossfader with custom curve

adjustment. And the super-cool BPM-sync’d sampler with real-time pitch control,

loop and reverse functions will make your crowd go wild.

Caution!

◊

Before changing the fuse, switch oﬀ the device and pull the plug to

avoid electric shock or damage to the device.

The DDM4000 power connection is made by using the enclosed cable and

the ampliﬁer’s standard IEC receptacle. It meets all of the international safety

certiﬁcation requirements.

◊

Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with the control

elements of the unit and its functions. After you have carefully

read this manual, keep it for future reference.

◊

Please make sure that all units have a proper earth connection. For your

own safety, never remove or disable the earth conductor from the unit

or of the AC power cord.

1.1 Before you get started

IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING INSTALLATION

1.1.1 Shipment

◊

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful

broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the

distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded

cables for all connections.

Your DDM4000 was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging

was designed to protect the unit from damage caused by rough handling.

Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its

contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit.

1.1.3 Online registration

◊

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us; instead,

notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately,

otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase

by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our

warranty carefully.

◊

We recommend using a case to ensure optimal protection of the device.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it

repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact

the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your

BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact

one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the

original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact

Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor

nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website

(http://behringer.com).

Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to

storage or shipping.

◊

Never let unsupervised children play with the DDM4000 or

with its packaging.

Recycle whenever possible.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place the unit

near radiators etc.

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair

claims more quickly and eﬃciently.

◊

Before you connect your DDM4000 to the mains, please make sure

that your local voltage matches the voltage required by the unit.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Caution! The following applies only to units that can be switched between

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°.

Caution!

◊

Extreme output volumes may damage your hearing and/or your

loudspeakers. Turn down all volume and level controls before you

switch on the unit. Always set the volume to an appropriate level.

◊

Please note that when operating the unit at 120 V, a higher fuse rating

is required. Please refer to the “Speciﬁcations” for details.

◊

If you set the unit to a diﬀerent mains voltage, be sure to use a fuse

of the correct type and rating. Please refer to the “Speciﬁcations”

for details.

◊

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating!

Please refer to the “Speciﬁcations” for details.

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2. Controls and Connections

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.

(2.1)

(2.4)

(2.2)

(2.5)

(2.1)

(2.6)

(2.3)

(2.7)

(2.8)

(2.9)

Fig. 2.0: Overview of DDM4000

2.1 Stereo channels 1 – 4

2.2 Microphone channel

2.3 Crossfader section

2.5 BPM and eﬀects section

2.6 Sampler

2.7 Rear panel connectors

2.8 Rear panel outputs

2.9 Power section

2.4 Main and phones section

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2.1 Stereo channels 1 – 4

2.2 Microphone channel

(1)

(3)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(4)

(7)

(14)

(15)

(9)

Fig. 2.2: Microphone channel

(11) The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the microphone signal at the MIC 1 input.

(8)

(12) This switch determines which signal is to be displayed on the level meter (13).

IN VU shows the unprocessed input level which helps you to adjust the

microphone signal correctly. XMC VU shows the level after it has passed

the Ultramic processor.

(10)

Fig. 2.1: Stereo channel strips

(13) The 7-segment LED meter indicates the level of the microphone channel.

(1) The input select switch lets you switch between two signal sources.

Select Line to hear the signal of the Line input (67). Select Phono/Line to

listen to the incoming source signal at the Phono/Line (68) input.

(14) The microphone channel strip features a 3-band equalizer

(HIGH, MID and LOW). The range is +/-12 dB.

(2) The GAIN knob adjusts the level of the input signal. The actual level

is displayed on the level meter (3).

(15) The ON/OFF push button turns the microphone channel on and oﬀ.

(16) The MIC SETUP push button opens the Mic Setup menu on the display.

This allows you to adjust the settings of the equalizer, the Ultramic processor

and the MIC FX (eﬀects processor).

(3) The 7-segment LED meter indicates the level of the input signal.

(4) Each input channel features a 3-band equalizer (HIGH, MID and LOW)

with kill feature, giving you up to 12 dB of boost and a maximum cut

of -∞ dB (kill). The kill feature lets you mute the given frequency range.

When each EQ knob is turned fully left, the signal is eﬀectively muted.

All EQ parameters can be adjusted in Channel Setup.

(17) The XMC ON push button activates the ULTRAMIC processor, which includes

a 2-band compressor and expander. Ultramic settings can be adjusted in

Mic Setup.

(18) The MIC FX ON push button activates the microphone eﬀects processor.

Select the eﬀect in Mic Setup.

(5) The MODE push button changes the functionality of the preset push button

(6) from Multi to Single.

(19) The TALK ON push button activates the Talkover function. This attenuates

the volume level of the music as soon as you speak into the microphone.

This is a very useful function to make yourself heard over the music being

played. You can adjust all the relevant settings in Talk Setup.

(6) The preset push buttons P1, P2 and P3 allow you to store and activate

equalizer presets. When activated in Single Mode, these push buttons

provide a maximum cut of -∞ dB (kill function).

(7) Press the PFL push button to listen in on the channel’s signal

using headphones.

(8) The fader controls the channel volume.

(9) The CURVE switch adjusts the response of the fader. In SOFT Mode, the fader

responds slower to steady fader movement in the upper range and quicker in

the lower range. In Sharp Mode, the fader adjusts the volume quicker in the

upper third and slower in the lower range. In MID Mode, the fader responds

in a linear fashion. Since a diﬀerence in volume levels is heard when

switching between modes, don’t use this switch while playing music!

(10) The CF ASSIGN push button lets you determine on which side of the

crossfader (20) (A or B the signal is to be heard.

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2.3 Crossfader section

2.4 Main and phones section

(29)

(28)

(26)

(27)

(25)

(24)

(30)

(23)

(21)

(20)

(33)

(34)

(31)

(32)

(35)

(22)

Fig. 2.3: Crossfader section

(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).

(36)

(37)

(38)

(39)

(40)

(21) The CF ON push button activates the crossfader. When the push button is

not pressed, the signals of the individual channels are routed straight to the

Main outputs.

(22) There are 3 Kill push buttons (HIGH, MID and LOW) on each side of the

crossfader which let you mute the given frequency range. In Crossfader

Setup (see Chapter 3.4.2), it is possible to activate a special X-OVER mode

that enhances the crossfader’s functionality in combination with the

Kill push buttons. For more information, read Chapter 3.4.1.

Fig. 2.4: Main and Phones section

(23) Press the FULL FREQ push button to remove any frequency cuts of

the KILL EQ (22).

MAIN OUTPUT:

(30) The OUTPUT A knob controls the volume of output A ( (73) ).

(31) The BALANCE knob adjusts the stereo panning of output A.

(32) The OUTPUT B knob controls the volume of output B ( (74)).

(24) The CURVE knob lets you seamlessly adjust the response of the crossfader.

The REVERSE function allows you to reverse the conﬁguration of the crossfader.

This way you can toggle between Channel A and B at the ﬂick of a switch

(33) The high-resolution, 22-segment OUTPUT LEVEL meter indicates

(25) REVERSE HOLD activates a permanent Reverse function. The crossfader

fades between sides A and B in the reverse direction. This means that A

is now on the right and B on the left side.

the level of the output signal on OUTPUT A.

(34) ULTRAMIZE ON/OFF push button: The Ultramizer is an eﬀect that

enhances the loudness and assertiveness by dynamic compression.

In Ultramizer Setup (see Chapter 3.5.1), you can conﬁgure the Ultramizer.

(26) REVERSE TAP activates a momentary Reverse function. This means that

A and B are interchanged as long as the TAP push button is held down.

(35) The LOAD push button lets you load the user settings of the entire mixer.

The settings that are active when the device is turned oﬀ are loaded when

the device is switched back on again. Read more about saving and loading

user settings in Chapter 3.5.2.

The BOUNCE TO MIDI CLOCK function provides an automatic, quick crossfading

synchronized to the rhythm of the music (“bouncing”). The bounce speed is

determined by the MIDI Clock.

(27) Press the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button to activate the bouncing.

Once the push button is pressed, the signal repeatedly jumps from A to B

and back again corresponding to the interval pre-selected by using the

BEAT push buttons (28).

PHONES:

(36) Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack (1" TRS connector).

(37) The OUTPUT knob controls the volume of the head-phones.

(28) The BEAT push buttons let you determine the Bounce rate, which can range

between one and 16 beats.

(38) The MIX knob adjusts the balance between PFL signal and

PGM signal (PFL = Pre Fader Listening, fader independent pre-listening

of individual channels; PGM = Program, Master signal). When the

knob is turned completely to the left, you only hear the PFL signal,

whereas when turned completely to the right the Master signal is heard.

Between these two positions, you can adjust the mix of both signals.

(29) These LEDs indicate the number of beats you have chosen.

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Find a detailed description of this function in Chapter 3.4.3.

(39) The PUNCH EQ function helps synchronize two tracks. You can orient

yourself to the snare or the bass drum or both. Press the SNARE or

BASS push button to emphasize the selected sound in the headphones.

(40) When the SPLIT push button is pressed, the PFL signal is heard in the

left headphone and the PGM signal is only heard in the right headphone.

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2.5 BPM and eﬀects section

2.6 Sampler

(41) (46) (47) (48) (51)

(54)

(56)

(57)

(50)

(45)

(50)

(58)

(59)

(42) (49) (43) (53) (52)

(60)

(61)

Fig. 2.5: BPM Counter and Eﬀects section (here FX 1)

(62)

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.

(63)

(65)

(64)

(66)

(41) The graphic display shows BPM values, eﬀect names and eﬀect parameters

as well as channel assignments. It also leads you through Console Setup.

(42) The FX ON push button activates the eﬀects unit.

Fig. 2.6: Sampler section

(43) Press the FX ASSIGN push button to assign an eﬀects unit to a signal

source (push button ﬂashes). The possible input sources are listed on

the display. Select the preferred source by turning and pressing the

PARAMETER knob (45).

(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). In both cases, playback is initiated with

the REC SOURCE push buttons. When the sampler is routed to the crossfader,

the LED of the INSERT push button goes out.

(44) The DEPTH knob adjusts the eﬀect intensity (depth). For some eﬀects,

it also lets you adjust the mix between the original signal (dry) and

the eﬀect signal (wet).

(55) The VOLUME/MIX knob controls the volume of the sampler (in Mix Mode)

as well as the volume balance between input signal and Sampler

(in Insert Mode).

(45) Press the PARAM (eter) knob to select the eﬀect parameters. By turning

the knob, you can change the parameter shown on the display.

(56) The REC SOURCE push buttons let you select the channel for recording

(46) Press SELECT/LOW to access the eﬀects list (on the display). Turn and press

the knob (45) to load a preset.

and playing back samples.

(57) Press the PFL push button to listen in on the sampler signal with the headphones.

(58) SAMPLE LENGTH adjusts the recording time (1–16 beats or endless recording ∞).

(47) Press the PARAM/MID push button to access the eﬀect parameters.

Turn the knob (45) to change the parameter value.

(59) RECORD/IN lets you record to the Sampler. Select a bank beforehand.

By pressing the push button a second time, the recording is stopped

(only in ∞ Mode).

(48) Press DEFAULT/HIGH to restore a preset.

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When the eﬀect is activated (by pressing the FX ON push button),

the push buttons (46) (LOW), (47) (MID) and (48) (HIGH) are used as

Kill switches in the eﬀect’s signal path.

(60) BANK ASSIGN is used to select a bank in which the recorded material

is stored. The selected bank is indicated by the relevant MODE push button

(61) which signalizes the readiness to record.

(49) Depending on the selected eﬀect, the BEAT push buttons can adjust

time-related parameters. However, the values entered are not in

milliseconds or similar units, but in beats.

(61) The MODE push buttons (Bank 1 and Bank 2) are used to select the sampler’s

types of playback (Reverse and Loop). A short tap activates or deactivates

the Reverse function; pressing the push button a little longer activates or

deactivates the Loop function.

(50) To enter the tempo manually, tap this push button (at least 2 x) in the rhythm

of the music (TAP). By keeping the AUTO BPM/TAP push button pressed a

little longer (> 1 s), the automatic tempo input (AUTO BPM) is reactivated.

(62) Press the PLAY/OUT push button to start the playback of the recorded

sample. When the Loop function is deactivated, the sample is only

played back as long as the PLAY push button is pressed.

(51) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to adjust the tempo of the MIDI Clock

(press and turn simultaneously = coarse adjustment). A short press on

the knob conﬁrms the entry made. A long press on the knob lets you

access Console Setup (see Chapter 3.1).

(63) Press SMP FX ON push button to activate the Brake eﬀect.

(64) Press the SELECT push button to determine the length of the brake

(1, 4 or 8 Beat Brake, which is shown in the center of the display).

(52) The MIDI START/STOP/ESC turns on the MIDI Clock.

(53) The ADJUST push buttons let you transfer the tempo of the BPM counter

(65) The CF ASSIGN push button lets you determine on which side of the

to the MIDI Clock.

crossfader the sampler signal is to be routed to.

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All functions of the BPM and Eﬀects section are de-scribed in

detail in Chapter 4.

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(66) You can even trigger the sampler with the crossfader when the sampler

is assigned to it. To order to do so, simply press the CF START push button.

But beforehand, use BANK ASSIGN to select the bank that should be played

back when using the fader.

(74) The MAIN OUT connector panel consists of OUT A, OUT B and TAPE outputs:

•

The signal at OUT A is the same as at the XLR outputs (73).

You can connect an additional ampliﬁer to output OUT B which can be

used for a DJ booth or a second club zone, for example. The volume of

the OUT B signal is (independent of OUT A) individually adjusted with

the OUTPUT B knob (32).

2.7 Rear panel connectors

•

The TAPE output allows you to connect a recording device in order to

tape-record your mix. The output level is independent of OUT A and

OUT B and can be adjusted in Output Setup (see Chapter 6.2).

(75) DIGITAL OUT is the digital output of the DDM4000. This is where you ﬁnd

the TAPE signal in CD quality (16 bit/44.1 kHz).

◊

Use Output Setup (see Chapter 6.2) to adjust further settings of the

output section.

(71)

(69) (70) (67) (68)(69) (72)

(76) These are the MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU connectors that allow you

Fig. 2.7: Rear panel connectors

to connect external MIDI equipment and synchronize with their MIDI Clock.

(67) The LINE inputs are used to connect the Line signals

◊

Read more about the MIDI functions of the DDM4000 in Chapter 7.

(for example, CD players, soundcards and drum machines).

2.9 Power section

(68) The PHONO inputs let you connect turntables.

(69) Use the PHONO/LINE switches to set the PHONO inputs to Line level

in order for you to be able to connect a CD player to the PHONO inputs.

◊

Caution! Devices with Line output levels, such as CD players,

can cause distortion and destroy the preampliﬁer. Press the

PHONO/LINE switch before connecting devices with Line level

to the highly sensitive PHONO inputs.

(79)

(78)

(77)

(70) The GND connectors are used to ground the turntables.

(71) The balanced XLR connectors provide a connection for dynamic microphones.

(72) This is the LEVEL control for the MIC 2 input.

Fig. 2.9: The POWER section

2.8 Rear panel outputs

(77) Power is supplied via an IEC connector. The matching cable is provided

with the unit.

(78) FUSE RETAINER/VOLTAGE SELECTOR. Please make sure that the voltage

indicated by the voltage selector matches the local voltage before you

connect the unit to the main power supply. Always replace blown fuses

with fuses of the same type and rating. Some units feature a fuse retainer

in which a selection between 230 V and 120 V is possible. Please be aware:

When using your unit outside of Europe with 120 V, a fuse with a higher

rating is required.

(74) (75)

(76)

(73)

Fig. 2.8: Rear panel connectors

(79) Use the POWER switch to turn on the DDM4000. Before connecting the

unit to the power mains, ensure that the POWER switch is in OFF position.

When the unit is in operation, ensure that the mains plug is accessible.

(73) These are the OUT A outputs (XLR) allowing you to connect to an

ampliﬁer. Use the OUTPUT A control (30) to adjust the volume level.

Additionally, the SUBWOOFER output lets you hook up a subwoofer.

A crossover is integrated into the DDM4000. The crossover frequency

is adjusted in Output Setup (see Chapter 6.2).

◊

Attention: The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit

from the mains. To disconnect the unit from the mains, pull out the

main cable plug or appliance coupler. When installing the product,

ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable. Unplug the

power cord completely when the unit is not used for long periods

of time.

◊

When powering up the system, turn on the connected ampliﬁer

last to prevent spikes that can easily damage your loudspeakers.

Before turning on the ampliﬁer, make sure that no signal is

going through the DDM4000 in order to avoid sudden and

unpleasant surprises. We recommend turning down all faders

and knobs beforehand.

The serial number of the DDM4000 is found on the bottom side of the device.

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2.10 Hookup example

CD player

Turntable

Microphone

Digital Recorder

Drum Machine

DJ Booth

Dance ꢀoor

Fig. 2.10: Application example of hooking up the DDM4000

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3. Operation

3.2 Using stereo channels

3.1 Console setup

3.2.1 EQ modes: SINGLE and MULTI

Console Setup allows you to make all standard settings for the DDM4000.

The equalizer provides Preset push buttons, labeled P1, P2 and P3, with which

preset conﬁgurations are stored. The behavior of the push buttons depend on

the selected EQ mode: Single Mode or Multi Mode. After switching on the device,

Single Mode is active.

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

The setup list appears in the center of the display.:

SINGLE Mode:

In Single Mode, the push buttons P1, P2 and P3 (6) are each permanently

assigned to a frequency band (P1 = HIGH, P2 = MID, P3 = LOW). This means that

a Preset can be assigned to each EQ control. When activated, the Preset push

buttons provide a Kill function with maximum attenuation (-∞ dB).

Preset settings in SINGLE Mode

HIGH Kill -∞ dB

MID Kill -∞ dB

LOW Kill -∞ dB

Suppresses high frequencies

Suppresses mid frequencies

Suppresses low frequencies

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to select the setup you want to edit.

3) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to conﬁrm the selection.

Tab. 3.1: Functionality of Preset push buttons in Single Mode

Exit Console Setup:

The degree of cut can, however, be modiﬁed. Alternatively, a frequency boost

can also be stored. In case you want to boost instead of cutting the bass

(Punch function), proceed as follows:

•

Press the ESC push button (52) to exit Console Setup.

Some of the setup pages can be accessed in diﬀerent ways. This is the case

for Mic Setup and User Settings:

1) Turn the LOW knob (4) to the right until you have reached the

boost you want.

Open Mic Setup:

2) Press and hold the MODE push button (5) while pressing P3 (6).

1) Press the MIC SETUP push button (16) to access Mic Setup.

2) Press the MIC SETUP push button (16) again to exit Mic Setup.

3) Press P3 to load the Preset. The bass frequencies are now boosted.

P3 ﬂashes blue.

This way you can also program the mids and highs with P2 and P1 respectively.

Open User Settings:

Reset:

1) Press the LOAD push button (35) to access User Settings.

2) Press the LOAD push button (35) again to exit User Settings.

The Preset push buttons can be restored to their initial states at all times

(Reset function):

3.1.1 Selection lists on screen

•

Press MODE (5) for approximately 2 seconds. The MULTI LED brieﬂy lights up

to conﬁrm the reset.

The individual setup pages contain further selection lists, which appear either

on the left or right side of the display, in addition to the Console Setup list.

MULTI Mode:

Left:

In Multi Mode, the Preset push buttons are not assigned to individual EQ bands,

but are assigned to the 3-band equalizer as a whole. This way you can create

three EQ presets and assign these to the Preset push buttons. When activated,

the Preset push buttons are assigned as follows:

1) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) (in the FX 1 section) to select the

preferred function from the list.

2) Press the left PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection.

Preset settings in MULTI Mode

Right:

High pass

Band pass

Low pass

Suppresses MID and LOW

Suppresses HIGH and LOW

Suppresses HIGH and MID

1) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) (in the FX 2 section) to select the

preferred function from the list.

Tab. 3.2: Functionality of Preset push buttons in Multi Mode

2) Press the right PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection.

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To activate Multi Mode, press the MODE push button (5).

The MULTI LED lights up.

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To create your own EQ presets, proceed as follows:

Mid Q:

1) Adjust the equalizer as needed by turning the LOW, MID and HIGH knobs.

2) Press and hold the MODE push button (5) while pressing P1 (6).

3) Press P1 to load the EQ Preset. P1 ﬂashes yellow.

The Q factor determines the behavior of the ﬁlter. The higher the value,

the narrower the bandwidth. Mid Q aﬀects the mids band.

•

Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to change the value of the Q factor.

Two more EQ Presets can be stored with P2 and P3.

Subsonic frequency:

You can adjust the cutoﬀ frequency of the low-cut ﬁlter on each stereo channel.

All frequencies below the cutoﬀ frequency are attenuated.

Reset:

The Preset push buttons can be restored at all times:

1) Press the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the channel.

•

Press MODE for approximately 2 seconds. The SINGLE LED brieﬂy lights

up to conﬁrm the reset.

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the cutoﬀ frequency.

Exiting Channel Setup:

3.2.2 Channel setup

•

Press the ESC push button (52) to exit 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.

3.3 Operating the microphone channel

3.3.1 Mic setup

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “Channel Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

Channel Setup appears on the display.

You can make adjustments to the sound settings of the Microphone channel,

the Ultramic processor and the Mic eﬀects by using Mic Setup. This is how to

access Mic Setup:

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “Mic Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

Alternatively, you can access Mic Setup as follows:

The equalizer of the stereo channels has 3 bands with diﬀerent characteristics.

The Mid band is a peak ﬁlter whose center fre-quency and bandwidth

(Q factor) can be modiﬁed. Both outer bands Low and High are shelving ﬁlters.

In Channel Setup, following settings are available for each of the 4 channels:

•

Press the MIC SETUP push button (16) on the microphone channel.

The MIC SETUP push button lights up as long as you are using Mic Setup.

Mic Setup appears on the display containing several submenus. On the

left-hand side of the display you see a list from which the following submenus

can be selected:

Channel Xover (Crossover):

LOW:

Cutoﬀ frequency of the Low ﬁlter. All frequencies below the

adjusted value are cut or boosted.

MID:

Center frequency of the Mid band. All frequencies around this

value are boosted or cut. The bandwidth is determined by the

parameter Mid Q (see below).

HIGH:

Cutoﬀ frequency of the High ﬁlter. All frequencies above the

adjusted value are boosted or cut.

•

Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the submenu you want to edit:

EQ Freq/Pan page:

1) Press the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter

(LOW, MID or HIGH).

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the cutoﬀ frequency and center

frequency of the selected band.

This page shows level meters for both microphone signals. In addition, you can

make sound settings for the equalizer on the Microphone channel. Here you can

adjust the stereo image of the microphone signal as well as the signal relation

of both microphones to each other. The individual parameters are as follows:

MIC 1:

MIC 2:

LOW:

Level meter for Microphone 1

Level meter for Microphone 2

Cutoﬀ frequency of the LOW control knob

Center frequency of the MID control knob

Cutoﬀ frequency of the HIGH control knob

Q factor of the mids band

MID:

HIGH:

Q MID:

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1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select the parameter

You can see several level meters on the display. Three parameters of the

compressor are adjustable plus you can also load presets.

(LOW, MID, HIGH, Q MID).

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter.

The meters:

PAN1:

PAN 2:

OUT B:

Position of Microphone 1 in the stereo image

Position of Microphone 2 in the stereo image

Volume of the microphone channel at Output B

MIC I

MIC 0

COM

Shows the input level

Shows the output level

Shows the compression ratio for the low (L) and high (H)

frequency band

1) Press the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter

(PAN 1, PAN 2, OUT B).

EXP

Shows the attenuation of the expander for the low (L) or

high (H) frequency band

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the parameter.

Adjustable parameters

EQ GAIN page:

THRSH

Threshold speciﬁes the cutoﬀ frequency of the

Ultramic processor

FREQ

Adjusts the crossover frequency between the upper

and lower frequency band

This page lets you make user default sound settings, which aﬀect the microphone

channel in relation to the equalizer. For example, storing a boost of 5 dB in these

settings aﬀects the signal even when the HIGH rotary knob is set to 0, that is the

center position. The high frequencies can additionally be boost or cut with the

HIGH knob. This function helps to remove problematic frequencies of your voice

or to improve speech comprehensibility.

EFFIC

Eﬃciency: Adjusts the level of compression

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select the parameter

(THRSH, FREQ, EFFIC).

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the

selected parameter.

MIC 1 LOW CUT:

Cutoﬀ frequency of the high-pass ﬁlter

(Microphone 1)

Ultramic presets:

MIC 1 LOW, MID, HIGH: EQ default settings for Microphone 1

The following default settings can be loaded:

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select the parameter

(LOW, MID, HIGH).

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of the selected parameter.

MIC 2 LOW CUT:

Cutoﬀ frequency of the high-pass ﬁlter

(Microphone 2)

MIC 2 LOW, MID, HIGH: EQ default settings for Microphone 2

1) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the preset.

2) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset.

1) Press the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter

(LOW, MID, HIGH).

MIC FX page:

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the selected parameter.

ULTRA MIC 1 and 2:

On the Mic FX page, you can select the type of eﬀect you want to use

for the microphone signal. The following eﬀects are available:

The Ultramic processor is a 2-band compressor that reduces the dynamic range

of speech. The level of loud sounds is reduced and the level of quiet sounds is

raised. This decreases the diﬀerence between the loudest and quietest passages.

By splitting the signal into two frequency bands, a thicker, more powerful

sound is achieved without the typical artifacts, such as pumping sound or a

loss of clarity.

The settings for both microphone signals are made separately. That’s the reason

for having two Ultramic pages. For Mic 1, select the page “Ultramic 1” and choose

“Ultramic 2” for Mic 2. The parameters on both pages are identical so that they

only have to be described once.

1) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the preset.

2) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset.

Each eﬀect can be modiﬁed in order to suit your individual taste. Two parameters

are available for this reason. The second parameter always adjusts the eﬀect

Dry/Wet Mix—this applies to all eﬀects.

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Eﬀect descriptions:

Exiting Talk Setup:

• Press the ESC push button (52) to exit Talk Setup.

FLANGER: A ﬂanger eﬀect occurs through frequency modulation. You can adjust

the speed of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator).

3.4 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.

PHASER is similar to a ﬂanger. Only this time around, modulation is

achieved through phase-shifting. You can adjust the speed of the LFO.

DELAY is a signal delay. You can change the delay time (Time).

ECHO is similar to the delay eﬀect, with the diﬀerence that the delayed signal is

repeated several times.

3.4.1 Crossfader modes: KILL and X-OVER

PITCH changes the pitch of the signal and therefore the pitch of the vocalist’s and There are three push buttons labeled HIGH, MID and LOW ( (22) ) on the left-hand

speaker’s voice. Shift is used to adjust the pitch.

side and on the right-hand side of the Crossfader. When activated, they function

as Kill switches, that is they can suppress speciﬁc frequency bands.

BITCRUSHER reduce the digital resolution. The bit depth is adjustable.

X-Over (Crosssover) Mode lets you realize completely new, breathtaking eﬀects.

In this mode, it is possible to assign speciﬁc frequency bands to Side A and B

that can then be crossfaded.Here’s an example to make the functionality clear:

REVERB is a reverberation eﬀect. Eight diﬀerent types of reverberation

are available. These are described in detail in Chapter 4.1.4.

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select a parameter.

1) Move the crossfader (20) to the left (A).

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob to change the value of this parameter.

2) Press the FULL FREQ push button (23) in Section A.

3) Press the Kill push button (22) “MID” in Section B.

You can match the time parameter of the ﬂanger, phaser, delay and echo eﬀects

to the beat by tapping the tempo with the left TAP push button (50) as long as

Mic Setup is displayed (MIC SETUP push button (16) shines when active).

In the left crossfader position, the A signal is played back in its complete

frequency range. By moving the crossfader to the right, only the mid frequencies

of the B signal are faded in while the mids of the A signal are faded out.

The low and high frequencies of the A signal remain audible. As a result,

the low and high frequencies of the A signal together with the mid frequencies

of the B signal are audible at the output of the mixer.

Exiting Mic Setup:

•

Press the ESC push button (52) to exit Mic Setup.

3.3.2 Talk setup

The Talkover function is useful when making announcements while the music

is playing. The level of the music, is attenuated as soon as you speak into the

microphone. All necessary settings of this function are made in Talk Setup.

This is how you access Talk Setup:

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “Talk Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

The Talk Setup page appears on the display.

X-Over Mode keeps your mixing style fresh and unique. You can activate

X-Over Mode in Crossfader Setup.

This page displays level meters for both microphones. On the left-hand side

of the screen, there is a list from which you can select a Talkover preset.

3.4.2 Crossfader setup

This is how you access Crossfader Setup:

Loading presets:

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “Crossfader Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

The Crossfader Setup page appears on the display:

1) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the preset.

2) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset.

Editing talkovers:

The following parameters of the Talkover function are adjustable:

THRSH

Threshold. The music signal is attenuated as soon as the

microphone signal exceeds this value.

On the display’s left side, you can adjust the frequency crossfade of the

Kill push buttons. On the right side, you can select Cross-fader Mode.

MAX. ATT Maximum Attenuation. This lets you adjust the music’s

maximum attenuation while speaking into the microphone.

SPEED

Adjusts the speed at which the signal’s volume level is reduced.

1) Press the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter

(THRSH, MAX. ATT, SPEED)

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value of the parameter.

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XOVER CF (Crossover Center Frequency):

The display switches to the Ultramizer page. Here you can change settings

plus load and edit presets:

LOW:

HIGH:

Crossover frequency between LOW and MID

Crossover frequency between MID and HIGH

Loading presets:

1) Press the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter (LOW, HIGH).

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value fo the selected parameter.

1) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the preset.

2) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the preset.

Ultramizer presets

Crossfader Mode:

1) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the mode (KILL, X-OVER).

2) Press the PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm.

Gentle Boost

Boost

Gentle volume boost

Exiting Crossfader Setup:

Noticeable volume boost

•

Press the ESC push button (52) to exit Crossfader Setup.

Pump

Strong volume boost with pumping eﬀect

Maximum volume boost

Full

3.4.3 Bounce to MIDI clock

Full Pump

Maximum volume boost with pumping eﬀect

This function automates bouncing. Bouncing is hard crossfading with the

crossfader in the rhythm of the music. The internal MIDI Clock needs to be

active for this function to work. The clock is a reference for the bounce speed

that ranges between one and 16 beats.

Editing the Ultramizer:

RANGE

Describes the adjustable dynamic range. A value of 10 dB results

in a maximum level boost of 10 dB.

Before pressing the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button to start the bounce,

you should specify a the Bounce speed:

TIME

Changes the adjustable speed of the Ultramizer.

•

Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to change the TIME parameter.

Turn the PARAMETER knob (45) to change the RANGE parameter.

1) Start the MIDI Clock by pressing MIDI START-STOP push button (52).

2) Select the bounce speed by using the BEAT push buttons (28).

The LEDs (29) indicate the beats.

Exiting the Ultramizer setup:

Press the ESC push button (52) to exit the Ultramizer setup.

3) Now press the BOUNCE TO MIDI CLK push button (27) to start the bounce.

When the crossfader is on Side A, the bounce starts with the A signal,

whereas when the crossfader is on B, the bounce starts with the B signal.

•

3.5.2 Loading and saving user settings

3.5 Operating the main section

There are also several functions in the Main section that surpass the functional

capacity of an analog mixer. This way complete mixer settings can be stored

and loaded. And the Ultramizer makes sure that your beats sound even fatter.

A great advantage of a digital mixer is the possibility to store entire mixer

settings in order to recall them later on at the ﬂick of a switch. Big studio

consoles refer to this function as “Snapshot” because all settings are captured

(as with a snapshot). This lets you adjust the mixer to your way of working and

recall settings you made at any time.

3.5.1 Ultramizer

Just imagine, a club has the DDM4000 which is being used by several DJs.

Each DJ has stored personal EQ settings, kill frequencies, Ultramizer and Eﬀect

settings, so that when it is his or her turn, the preferred settings can be recalled

immediately. 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.

The Ultramizer is a multiband processor that compresses the audio signal in order

to achieve a better perception of volume without having to increase the level.

As a result, the performance of an ampliﬁer is optimally used and your music feels

louder than it really is. The processing takes place in two individual frequency

bands in order to achieve a more powerful sound without the unwanted side

eﬀects, such as the pumping eﬀect and loss of high frequencies.

◊

After switching on the device, the last selected preset is loaded.

Loading user settings:

1) Press the ULTRAMIZE ON/OFF push button (34) to activate the Ultramizer.

2) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

3) Select “Ultramize” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

1) Press the LOAD push button (35). The LOAD push button ﬂashes.

“User Setup” appears on the screen, displaying the preset list:

2) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select a user setting

(or the factory preset).

3) Press the PARAMETER knob again to load the user setting.

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Storing user settings:

Display:

1) Press the LOAD push button (35) to access User Setup with its preset list.

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select a memory location.

3) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to store the user setting.

◊

It is not possible to overwrite the factory preset.

Exiting User Setup:

•

Press the LOAD push button (35) or the ESC push button (52)

to exit User Setup.

The display shows the following information:

Shows the eﬀect type and the parameter values.

3.6 Operating the phones section

Shows the calculated speed in BPM (Beats Per Minute).

It Also gives information on the signal assignment and the

Tap function.

You can use the headphones to listen to two diﬀerent signals: 1. The PGM

signal (=Program): This is the signal at the MAIN output. 2. The PFL signal

(=Pre Fader Listen): This is the signal which can be routed to the PFL bus by using

the PFL push buttons (7). The PFL signal is fader-independent, which means it

can even be heard when the faders are pulled down.

This section shows the BPM-synchronized eﬀect parameters as

beats on the right side. On the left, you see the activity of the

Kill function in the eﬀect path.

When the SPLIT push button (40) is not pressed, both the PGM and PFL signal are

played back in stereo in the headphones. The mix of both signals is adjusted with

the MIX knob (38). When the knob is turned completely to the left, the PFL signal

is heard, whereas when turned completely to the right, the PGM signal is heard in

both headphones.

This information refers to the Sampler and/or the MIDI Clock

(see Chapter 5).

4.1 Eﬀects section

(41) (46) (47) (48) (51)

Working in Split Mode:

•

Press the SPLIT push button (40) to activate Split Mode.

When using Split Mode, the PFL signal is played back on the left headphone

while the PGM signal is played back on the right headphone (both mono signals).

(50)

(45)

(44)

4. BPM and Eﬀects Section

(43) (49) (42) (53) (52)

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:

Fig. 4.1: BPM and Eﬀects section

The BPM and Eﬀects section in the middle of the mixer can either be used for

the stereo channels or the master signal. Both processors can also be combined

to be used as dual eﬀect for individual channels. What’s more, both Microphone

channel and Sampler feature their own eﬀect processors, which are described in

individual chapters (Chapter 3.3.1 and Chapter 5.4).

INPUT 1 – INPUT 4:

MUSIC:

Stereo channels 1 – 4.

Stereo sum signal (main signal).

CHAIN:

CHAIN assigns the eﬀect to the signal of the

other eﬀects section, so that 2 eﬀects are

triggered consecutively.

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Selecting a signal for FX 1:

FLANGER, PHASER, PAN:

1) Press the FX 1 ASSIGN push button (43).

FLANGER: The ﬂanger eﬀect is achieved by frequency modula-tion. You are able

to adjust the speed of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), the amount of the

eﬀect signal that is fed back to the input (Feedback), the eﬀect depth (Depth)

and the degree of phase shifting represented in rhythmical units (Phase).

Use Fade in case you want the ﬂanger to complete its period of oscillation

after the eﬀect has been turned oﬀ, to avoid an abrupt truncation of the eﬀect.

2) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select a signal source from the list.

3) Press the left PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection.

Selecting a signal for FX 2:

1) Press the FX 2 ASSIGN push button (43).

PHASER is similar to the ﬂanger. In this case the modulation is achieved through

phase shifting. You can adjust the speed of the LFO and the eﬀect depth (Depth).

Use Fade to determine if the eﬀect is to end abruptly or softly fade out.

2) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select a signal source from the list.

3) Press the right PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection.

PAN speciﬁed an eﬀect which lets the signal move from the right to the left side

of the stereo image. This eﬀect sounds the most intensive when the DEPTH knob

is turned right up. LFO adjusts the speed of the panning and Depth adjusts the

eﬀect depth.

4.1.2 Activating an eﬀect

1) Press the FX ON push button (42) to activate the eﬀect. Both the FX ON

push button and the EFFECT/BAND push button (46) – (48) ﬂash.

1/5

2/5

3/5

4/5

5/5

2) Turn the DEPTH knob slowly to the right until you hear the eﬀect

as is intended.

Kill function on the eﬀect path:

A specially eﬀective way of alienation is to remove individual frequency bands

from the eﬀect processing. There are three additional Kill switches that are found

on the signal path leading to the eﬀects unit. The EFFECT/BAND push buttons

of the activated eﬀect ﬂash blue corresponding to the frequency bands that are

active. By pressing the push buttons you are able to “kill” the frequency bands.

And the display shows the Kill function’s status.

FLANGER

LFO Speed Feedback

Depth

Fade

—

Phase

Fade

—

Dry/Wet Mix

PHASER

LFO Speed

Depth

—

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Press one of the EFFECT/BAND push buttons ( (46), (47), (48) ) while the eﬀect

is active. The push-button LED of the deactivated band goes out.

PAN

—

4.1.3 Selecting an eﬀect

Tab. 4.1: Eﬀect parameters for Flanger, Phaser and Panning

Nine eﬀect types are available. The eﬀect table in Chapter 4.1.4 gives an

overview of the possible eﬀects and their adjustable parameters.

DELAY, ECHO:

1) Press the SELECT push button (46). The display shows a list of all

DELAY is a signal delay. The delay time (Time) can by synchronized with

the BPM Counter. A simple delay (Simple) and the 3-Pong Delay, which spreads

the delays across the whole stereo image, are available.

types of eﬀects.

ECHO is similar to the delay. The only diﬀerence is that the delayed signal is

repeated several times. Use Feedback to specify the number of times that the

delay is to be repeated. Fade determines if the echo is to fade out (On) or not

(Oﬀ) when the eﬀect is turned oﬀ.

1/5

TIME

2/5

MODE

3/5

FDBK

4/5

FADE

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob (45) to select the eﬀect type.

3) Press the PARAMETER knob to load the eﬀect type.

4.1.4 Eﬀect descriptions

DELAY

The following gives you a description of the available eﬀects and adjustable

parameters. (BPM-synchronized parameters are printed in italic.) The tables

show you which controls are used to adjust the parameters. Chapter 4.1.5

describes eﬀect processing. Chapter 4.1.6 gives you the information you need

to know about BPM-synchronized parameters.

10...

5930 ms

Simple

3Pong

ꢀ

Dry/Wet Mix

ECHO

10...

5930 ms

Simple

3Pong

0 - 100%

Tab. 4.2: Eﬀect parameters for Delay and Echo

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PITCHER, BITCRUSHER:

1/1

FILTER

2/4

RESO

3/4

MODE

4/4

LFO

PITCHER changes the pitch of the music without changing the tempo.

Shift adjusts the pitch.

BITCRUSHER simulates a decrease in the digital resolution.

From soft lo-ﬁ settings to toy sounds, everything is possible.

FILTER

1/1

LFO

Lowpass

Bandpass

Highpass

LFO Speed

Frequency

0 ... 100%

PITCH

Shift: -100 ... +100%

—

BITCRUSHER

Depth: 0 ... +100%

Manual

Dry/Wet Mix

Tab. 4.3: Eﬀect parameters for Pitch and Bitcrusher

REVERB:

Tab. 4.5: Eﬀect parameters for Filter

REVERB is a reverberation eﬀect. Eight diﬀerent reverb room simulations are

available. When Fade is activated, the reverberation decays and is not truncated 4.1.5 Editing eﬀects

in case the eﬀect is turned oﬀ.

As already mentioned in the previous chapter, each eﬀect has up to ﬁve

Ambient is a very short reverb which lets you virtually hear the walls of the room. parameters (depending on the eﬀect type) with which you can adjust the

eﬀect. In each case it is possible to adjust one parameter by using the BEAT

push buttons. In most cases, this is the BPM-synchronized parameter.

Box delivers a spatial impression without long reﬂections.

Cathedral: The long and dense reverb of a big cathedral, ideal for slow tracks.

Eﬀect parameters:

Cavern: An intensive, high-frequency-dominant reverb based on a cave with

rocky walls.

1) Press the PARAMETER push button (47) to select a parameter. This only

works when the eﬀect is deactivated (the FX ON push button does not ﬂash).

Chamber produces the short reverb of a small room.

Chorus: A thick, warm reverberation which is shorter than that of Cathedral.

Concert simulates the well-deﬁned reverb of a big concert hall.

Echo: A thick, short reverb with a longer pre-delay.

2) Alternatively, press the PARAMETER knob (45) to select a parameter.

3) Change the parameter value by turning the PARAMETER knob (45).

4) To switch to the next parameter, press PARAMETER (45) or (47) again.

Dry/Wet mix:

1/4

MODE

2/4

FADE

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Turn the MIX knob (44) slowly to the right to mix the eﬀect (Wet) to the

original signal (Dry).

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.

Ambient, Box, Cathedral,

Cavern, Chamber, Chorus,

Concert, Echo

On/Oꢀ

Dry/Wet Mix

Tab. 4.4: Eﬀect parameters for Reverb

Editing BPM-synchronized parameters:

FILTER:

1) Make sure that the BPM Counter calculates the correct value

(if applicable, enter manually with TAP, see Chapter 4.2).

FILTER is an eﬀect which is typically associated with synthesizer music.

Three types of ﬁlters are available: Band Pass, Low Pass and High Pass.

Resonance is used to increase the level of the ﬁlter frequency which makes

the eﬀect sound more intensive. In LFO Mode, the ﬁlter frequency is controlled

by an LFO. Manual Mode lets you control the ﬁlter frequency with the

DEPTH knob (44).

2) Change the parameter step-by-step with the BEAT push buttons (49).

The selected value appears on the display.

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DELAY, ECHO:

4.1.7 FX setup

For the delay and echo eﬀect, you can edit the delay time in musical units.

The number of beats is displayed:

FX Setup lets you specify the crossover frequencies between the individual bands

of the EFFECT/BAND push buttons (46) – (48) (Kill function on the eﬀect path,

see Chapter 4.1.2). This is individually done for both eﬀect devices.

Adjustable parameters:

Fig. 4.3: Beats and note values for delay and echo

FX 1 LOW / FX 2 LOW:

Crossover frequency between LOW and MID.

A rhythmical representation of the whole looks like this

(showing a selection of several beats):

FX 1 HIGH / FX 2 HIGH: Crossover frequency between MID and HIGH.

1) Press the left or right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the parameter for

FX 1 and FX 2.

2) Turn the left or right PARAMETER knob to change the value of

the selected value.

4.2 BPM counter

The Auto BPM Counter is automatically able to convert the tempo of the track

being played into BPM (Beats Per Minute). The detected BPM values are the

basis for all time-related eﬀect parameters and for the recording duration of

the sampler. The BPM can be detected in two diﬀerent ways: manually and

automatically. In both cases, the current BPM is shown in Section B of the display.

Fig. 4.4: Rhythmically represented delay parameter

Automatically detecting beats with AUTO BPM:

The BPM Counter detects the tempo of the signal source assigned to

the Eﬀect section. The signal source is shown in the BPM section of the

display. (Assigning the signal source to the BPM/Eﬀect section is described

in Chapter 4.1.1.)

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:

1) Make sure that “Auto BPM” is activated. When active, the AUTO BPM

push button (50) shines yellow and the BPM indicator ﬂashes on the display.

◊

Should Tap Mode be active (AUTO BPM push button shines blue),

press the AUTO BPM push button longer than one second to

activate Auto BPM.

2) Now the BPM Counter determines the BPM value of the played signal.

It is constantly brought up to date to be able to respond immediately to

any tempo changes.

Fig. 4.5: Beats and note values for modulation eﬀects

The following picture results from the musical context:

Manually detecting beats with TAP:

1) Make sure that Tap Mode is activated. When active, the AUTO BPM/TAP

push button (50) shines blue and the BPM indicator shows “Manual.”

2) Tap the TAP push button (50) (at least 2x) in the rhythm of the music,

which results in a constant BPM value. Here’s a tip: while tapping,

listen in on the signal using the headphones.

◊

Should Auto BPM be active (AUTO BPM push button shines

yellow), go to Step 2. When tapping the tempo, Manual Mode

is automatically activated.

3) The BPM value can always be readjusted by tapping over and over again.

The Auto BPM is always active when the device is turned on.

◊

Fig. 4.6: LFO parameter, represented in beats and bars

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Without a music signal (or one which is too quiet), the BPM value

ﬂashes on the display. In addition, the message “Low Level” appears on

the display. The BPM value also ﬂashes when the beat cannot be clearly

identiﬁed (message “Uncertain”).

5. Sampler

4.3 MIDI clock

(55)

(56)

(54)

The MIDI Clock is used as a time reference for the Bounce function. In addition,

the MIDI Clock is given out at the MIDI output. This allows you to synchronize

external devices, which are able to receive MIDI Clock (such as drum machines

and grooveboxes) with the DDM4000.

(57)

(58)

(59)

(51)

(60)

(61)

(62)

(52)

(63)

(65)

(64)

(66)

(53)

Fig. 4.7: BPM section

Fig. 5.1: Sampler section

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Press the push button (52) to start and stop the MIDI Clock.

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 audio signal fed to the mixer can be used as

signal source, usually found on the stereo channels, the Microphone channel and

the stereo sum. The maximum recording duration is 32 seconds. The samples can

You can adjust the tempo of the MIDI Clock. Alternatively, the MIDI Clock can also

be synchronized with one of the two BPM Counters:

MIDI BPM:

When in MIDI BPM Mode, “MIDI BPM” appears in the middle of the display below be played back in various ways (as inﬁnite loop/loop, one time, forward, reverse).

the BPM indicator of the MIDI Clock. Adjust the tempo by turning the CONSOLE

SETUP knob (51). It is possible to make bigger value jumps by pressing and

simultaneously turning the knob.

5.1 Recording samples

1) Select a signal source with the REC SOURCE push buttons (56).

The signal source is indicated above the REC SOURCE LEDs:

FX 1/FX 2 BPM:

To transmit the detected tempo of the BPM Counter to the MIDI Clock,

press one of the ADJUST push buttons (53). By pressing the left BEAT push button,

the MIDI Clock adopts the tempo of the left BPM Counter. By pressing the right

BEAT push button, the MIDI Clock adopts the tempo of the right BPM Counter.

The assignment is indicated by displaying “FX 1 BPM” or “FX 2 BPM.”

Cancel the assignment by turning the CONSOLE SETUP knob to specify

your own tempo.

The tempo of the MIDI BPM can also be transmitted to the BPM Counter. Hold the Signal sources:

left or right ADJUST push button (53) (or both at the same time) while selecting

1, 2, 3, 4: Stereo channel 1, 2, 3 or 4

the tempo with the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51). This function is useful when

assigning eﬀects to a channel which is conﬁgured as MIDI controller so that the

Auto BPM function does not work.

MIC:

MST:

Microphone channel

Master (stereo sum)

2) Use the SAMPLE LENGTH push buttons (58) to specify the recording

duration you want. The length ranges between 1 and 16 beats or “∞”

(inﬁnite recording).

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The actual recording time depends either on the detected BPM tempo

or the MIDI Clock. The Sampler synchronizes with the BPM Counter

provided that the BPM Counter is assigned to Channel 1, Channel 2 or

Master. When this is not the case, the Sampler is synchronized with

the MIDI Clock.

5.2.2 Reverse and loop playback

Use the MODE push buttons (61) for Bank 1/2 to determine the type of playback.

Select the playback mode for each bank:

REVERSE:

3) Use BANK ASSIGN (60) to select the memory bank. The MODE push button

(61) of the selected bank lights up yellow to indicate its readiness to record.

1) Tap the MODE push button to switch to Reverse Mode. The REVERSE LED

lights up. By pressing PLAY, the sample is played back in the reverse direction.

4) Start the recording by using the RECORD/IN push button (59).

2) Tap the MODE push button again. The REVERSE LED goes out. The sample is

played back in the forward direction.

5) The recording stops after the number of beats speciﬁed beforehand.

6) Alternatively, stop the inﬁnite recording (∞) by pressing the PLAY/OUT

push button (45) or by pressing the REC push button again.

LOOP (inﬁnite loop):

1) Press the MODE push button for approximately 1 second to deactivate

Loop Mode. The LOOP LED goes out. The sample is played back as long

the PLAY push button is pressed. This type of playback is ideal for short

inserts/samples.

◊

The recoding duration of inﬁnite recording (∞) is speciﬁed by

pressing the RECORD/IN push button (59) and the PLAY/OUT push

button (62). In case Loop Mode is activated at the same time, the

sampler immediately switches to playback by pressing the PLAY/OUT

push button.

2) Press the MODE push button again for approximately 1 second to

activate Loop Mode. The LOOP LED lights up. The sample is played back

as inﬁnite loop by pressing PLAY.

Memory:

The maximum recording time is 32 seconds for both banks. The recording stops

when the memory is full.

5.2.3 Crossfader start

The Crossfader Start function lets you start the Sampler playback with the

crossfader. To be able to use this function, the Sampler needs to be assigned

to the crossfader.

1) Press the CF ASSIGN push button to route the Sampler to one side of the

The length of a sample and the time left are shown on the Sampler Mix display.

crossfader (A or B).

2) Press CF START to activate Crossfader Start.

5.2 Playing back samples

3) Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the bank that is to be

triggered by the crossfader.

1) Turn the VOLUME/MIX knob (55) to the center position.

2) Press the PLAY push button to start playback.

3) Press PLAY a second time to stop playback.

Playback starts as soon as you move the crossfader to the side assigned

to the Sampler.

5.2.1 Insert function

5.2.4 Pitch bend

The sample playback is carried out in Mix Mode or Insert Mode. In both cases the

sample is played back on the channel selected with REC SOURCE push buttons

(56). This can also be the stereo sum. When playing back in Mix Mode, the sample

is mixed to the speciﬁc channel or is routed to the crossfader. When playing back

the sample in Insert Mode, the sample is crossfaded to the assigned channel.

The Pitch Bend function lets you change the speed of the sampler playback so

that it can be aligned to the tracks being played. There are two options:

1) Turn the BPM Adjust knob to permanently change the playback speed of the

sampler. Turn the knob to the right to speed up the tempo and turn the knob

to the left to slow down the tempo.

•

When playing back in Mix Mode, the INSERT push button (54) is not allowed

to be pressed (push-button LED is oﬀ). The VOLUME/MIX knob (55) is used

as a channel fader (volume) with which the sampler signal is mixed to the

signal source. The sampler signal is assigned to the crossfader by pressing

the CF ASSIGN push button (65)

2) The ADJUST push buttons correspond to “Bend +” and “Bend –.”

Pressing one of these push buttons changes the speed for a short while,

in order for you to easily match the beat of the playing track.

5.3 Sampler eﬀect

The sampler features a brake eﬀect which simulates the braking of the rotating

platter until it comes to a halt. The length of the brakes are available as 1-beat-,

4-beat- und 8-beat brakes.

•

Press the INSERT push button (54) to play back the sample in Insert Mode.

The VOLUME/MIX knob (55) can now be used as crossfading control (Mix).

Turn the knob completely to the right to hear only the sample during

playback. When turning the knob to the left, the sample fades into the signal

source of the selected channel.

◊

Assigning the crossfader to the Sampler is only possible in Mix Mode.

As soon as the CF ASSIGN push button (65) is pressed, the Insert function

is automatically deactivated.

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1) Press the BANK ASSIGN push button to select the memory bank that is

SUB OUT:

to be processed with the eﬀect.

The following are used to adjust the crossover frequency and output level

of the subwoofer output.

2) Select the length of the brake by continuously pressing the SELECT

push button (64). This is shown on the display.

FREQ:

GAIN:

Crossover frequency between SUB OUT and MAIN OUT

Output level of SUB OUT

3) Press the SMP FX ON push button (63) to activate the eﬀect.

The push button ﬂashes.

When the sampler comes to an end (SMP FX ON push button and PLAY/OUT push

button of the selected bank ﬂash), the sampler-eﬀect needs to be deactivated

by pressing SMP FX ON again in order to restart playback.

TAPE / S/PDIF:

The levels of both Tape and S/PDIF outputs can be adjusted individually.

1) Press the right PARAMETER knob to select the parameter

4) Press the SMP FX ON push button to restart playback.

(FREQ, GAIN or TAPE/ S/PDIF GAIN).

2) Turn the PARAMETER knob to change the value.

3) Press the ESC push button to exit Output Setup.

6. Further Settings

6.1 Loading factory settings

1) Press the LOAD push button (35). The display switches to “User Setup”.

6.3 Adjusting display contrast

1) Press the LOAD push button (35). User Setup appears on the display.

2) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to change the con-trast.

3) Press the LOAD push button to exit User Setup.

The LOAD push button lights up.

2) Select the factory preset by turning and pressing the left

PARAMETER knob (45).

3) Press the left PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection.

4) Press the LOAD push button (35) or the ESC push button (52)

7. The DDM4000 as MIDI Controller

to exit User Setup.

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. The MIDI interface

(76) is used to transmit the data. To connect to the mixer, the computer

requires a MIDI interface, which can be purchased as USB alternative for a

very reasonable price.

6.2 Output setup

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “Output Setup” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

Output Setup appears on the display:

TAPE/

OUT B

SUB-OUT

S/PDIF

MONO

MODE

FULL-FREQ

CROSSOVER

OUTPUT

SETUP

FREQ

55Hz

GAIN

-6.0dB

OFF

-3.0dB

USB-MIDI Interface*

In Output Setup, you make the following settings:

Mono:

Laptop

Use this function to switch the OUT B outputs (74) to mono.

1) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select OFF or ON.

2) Press the left PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm.

MODE:

You can use Output A (73) together with the Subwoofer output, in which case

the bass frequencies are separated from the Main output (crossover function).

FULL-FREQ:

MAIN OUT A (73) emits the entire frequency

spectrum (including the bass signal).

The Subwoofer output gives out the

subwoofer signal.

MIDI IN/OUT/THRU

* not included

CROSSOVER:

The Subwoofer output gives out the subwoofer

signal. MAIN OUT A emits frequencies that are

above the crossover frequency.

Fig. 7.1: Connecting the DDM4000 to a computer

1) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select the mode

(FULL-FREQ, CROSSOVER).

2) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to conﬁrm.

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7.1 MIDI protocol

7.3 Conﬁguring microphone channel,

The MIDI format is used for the data transmission. Knobs and faders send

Control Change messages (CC), and push buttons send Note messages

(see Table 10.2). Access the software settings to assign mixer controls to

software functions. Most software applications oﬀer a learn function to

make the assigning even easier.

sampler and crossfader as MIDI controller

The Microphone channel, the Sampler and the crossfader section can individually

be converted to MIDI controllers.

1) Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2).

The MIDI transmission also works in the opposite direction. Basically, it is

conﬁned to controlling the LEDs, so that a switching status in the software

application can also be shown on the DDM4000. In this case the DDM4000

receives CC messages from the computer. Each LED of the DDM4000 is assigned

to a CC number (see Table 10.3). Sending the value 0 makes the LED go out,

but sending the value 1 (or any higher value) turns on the LED.

2) Turn the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) to select the mixer section

(MIC, SAMPLER, CROSSFADER) you want to use.

3) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob to conﬁrm the selection.

The LEDs of the selected section go out.

4) Press the ESC push button (52) to exit MIDI Setup.

7.2 Common MIDI settings

Particularities of the crossfader:

The MIDI settings are made on the MIDI Setup page.

It is not possible to assign the stereo channels to the crossfader when the

crossfader section is deﬁned as controller. The Assign push buttons are

inoperative. The routing behaves as if the crossfader is deactivated: the signals

are directly fed to the mixer’s sum. As for the Sampler, the CF Assign function and

CF Start function are also inoperative. As usual, the routing of the Sampler signal

is realized with the REC SOURCE push button.

1) Press the CONSOLE SETUP knob (51) for approximately 2 seconds.

2) Select “MIDI Settings” by turning and pressing the CONSOLE SETUP knob.

The MIDI Setup page appears on the display:

7.4 Conﬁguring stereo channels as

MIDI controller

This page allows you to make the following settings:

Using the channel fader (8), the EQ knobs (4) and the kill push buttons (5)

and (6) generates MIDI data when one of the 4 stereo channels is conﬁgured

as MIDI controller. The conﬁgured channel is still able to play back music,

however, the equalizer, the channel fader and the CF Assign function are not

active. In case an audio signal is being fed to the selected channel, it is routed to

the mixer’s sum without being processed and at full volume level. Simply mute

the signal in case the audio function is not required.

•

Adjusting the MIDI channel (7.2.1)

Sending a MIDI dump (7.2.2)

Conﬁguring the Microphone channel, Sampler and crossfader as

MIDI controller (7.3)

•

Conﬁguring stereo channels as MIDI controllers (7.4)

3) Press the ESC push button (52) to exit MIDI Setup.

1) Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2).

◊

Save the settings you made in a user preset (see Chapter 3.5.2

“Storing user settings”) in case you want the settings to be active

the next time you switch on the device.

2) Turn the right PARAMETER knob (45) to select the stereo channel you want

(and, if required, the Mute function).

3) Press the PARAMETER knob to conﬁrm the selection. The push-button LEDs

of the selected channel go out.

7.2.1 Setting the MIDI channel

4) Press the ESC push button (52) to exit MIDI Setup.

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.

◊

Level jumps can occur when activating or deactivating the MIDI

controller function in a stereo channel depending on the position of

the equalizer and fader! Turn the OUTPUT knob in the Main and Phones

section completely to the left before activating this function.

1) Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2).

2) Turn the left PARAMETER knob (45) to select the MIDI channel.

3) Press the ESC push button (52) to exit MIDI Setup.

8. Installation

7.2.2 Sending a MIDI dump

The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER DDM4000 are RCA connectors.

The Headphone output is a stereo jack. The Microphone inputs are

XLR connectors.

A MIDI dump sends the values of current controller positions. As a result,

the DDM4000’s settings are aligned with the connected computer.

1) Open MIDI Setup (see Chapter 7.2).

◊

Make sure that only competent people install your DDM4000.

They must be suﬃciently earthed during and after the installation

process. Otherwise, electrostatic discharges may negatively aﬀect the

operating characteristics of your equipment.

2) Press the left PARAMETER knob (45) to start the MIDI dump.

After sending the dump, the DDM4000 returns to MIDI Setup.

3) Press the ESC push button (52) to exit MIDI Setup.

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Balanced use with XLR connectors

input

1 = ground/shield

2 = hot (+ve)

3 = cold (-ve)

output

For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged

Fig. 8.1: XLR connector

¼" TRS headphones connector

strain relief clamp

sleeve

ring

tip

sleeve

ground/shield

ring

right signal

tip

left signal

Fig. 8.2: 1" headphones connector

tip

sleeve

shield

Fig. 8.3: RCA cable

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9. Speciﬁcations

Audio Inputs

System Speciﬁcations

Mic 1/2 (XLR, electronically balanced)

Frequency response

Max. input level

Input impedance

Phono (RCA)

-14 dBu

Mic

25 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-3 dB

20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-3 dB

2 kΩ

Phono

Line

Max. input level

Input impedance

Line (RCA)

-18 dBu

Signal-to-noise ratio

Mic

47 kΩ

> 87 dB

Phono

> 83 dB

Max. input level

Input impedance

+30 dBu

Line

> 102 dB

15 kΩ

Distortion (THD)

Crosstalk

< 0,009% (Line – OUT A)

< -80 dB / 1 kHz (Line)

Audio Outputs

OUT A (XLR, balanced)

Max. output level

Output impedance

OUT A/OUT B/TAPE (RCA)

Max. output level

Output impedance

Phones Out

Power Supply

+21 dBu

Mains voltage/fuse

200 Ω

100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz T 1 A H 250 V

Power consumption

Mains connector

max. 20 W

+21 dBu

standard IEC receptacle

100 Ω

Dimensions/Weight

max. 260 mW @ 100 Ω / 1% THD

(coaxial, 16 bit, 44.1 kHz)

Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 4 1/3 x 12 3/5 x 15 1"

approx. 110 x 320 x 392 mm

S/PDIF

Weight

approx. 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg

Equalizer

Stereo Low

Stereo Mid

Stereo High

Mic Low

-∞ dB/+12 dB

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.

-∞ dB/+12 dB

-12 dB/+12 dB, Shelving

-12 dB/+12 dB, Peak

-12 dB/+12 dB, Shelving

Mic Mid

Mic High

Digital Eﬀects Processor

DSP

2x Analog Devices Black Fin

AD/DA converter

24-bit Sigma-Delta

128-times oversampling/Cirrus

Sampling rate

LCD display

44.1 kHz

320 x 40 pixel

MIDI interface

5-pin DIN jacks In/Out/Thru

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10. Appendix

Parameter 1

LFO Speed*

Parameter 2

Parameter 3

Depth

Parameter 3

Phase

Parameter 4

Mix

FLANGER

PHASER

Feedback

Depth

Fade

—

Dry/Wet Mix

Fade

—

Mode:

Simple 3Pong

DELAY

ECHO

Time*

—

Dry/Wet Mix

Mode:

Simple 3Pong

Feedback

Fade

PITCH

Shift

—

Dry/Wet Mix

BITCRUSHER

Depth

Mode:

—

Dry/Wet Mix

REVERB

PAN

Ambient, Box, Cathedral, Cavern,

Chamber, Chorus, Concert, Echo

Fade

LFO Speed*

Depth

LFO:

—

LFO Speed*

Filter:

—

Lowpass

Bandpass

Highpass

FILTER

Resonance

Manual:

—

Depth

*These parameters can be synchronized with BPM

Fig. 10.1: Overview of eﬀect parameters

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MIC

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4 Sampler

MIC

CH-1

CH-2

CH-3

CH-4 Sampler

MASTER

Fig. 10.2: Mixer routings

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION COMPLIANCE

INFORMATION

DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000

Responsible Party Name:

Address:

MUSIC Group Services US Inc.

18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,

USA

Phone/Fax No.:

Phone: +1 425 672 0816

Fax: +1 425 673 7647

DIGITAL PRO MIXER DDM4000

complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment oﬀ and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diﬀerent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modiﬁcations to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group

can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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