Behringer PRO MIXER SERIES VMX1000USB/VMX300USB/VMX200USB/VMX100USB
Professional 2/3/7-Channel DJ Mixer with USB/Audio Interface, BPM Counter, VCA Control
Quick Start Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
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Limited Warranty
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Hook-up Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate typical connection setups for the VMX Series mixers. Refer to the specific mixer model for exact port locations.
VMX200USB / VMX300USB Hook-up Example
This diagram shows connections for the VMX200USB and VMX300USB. Components include:
- Speakers (e.g., VP1520, B315D)
- Amplifier (e.g., EP2000)
- External Effects Processor (e.g., FX2000)
- Laptop (for USB audio)
- Turntable
- CD Player (e.g., CDJ)
- Microphones (e.g., XM8500)
- Headphones (e.g., HPX4000)
- Drum Machine
- Club sound system
Connections are shown from sources (turntable, laptop, CDJ, drum machine, microphones) to the mixer's inputs (LINE, PHONO, USB, MIC), and from the mixer's outputs (MAIN OUT, BOOTH, RECORD SEND) to speakers, amplifiers, or sound systems.
VMX1000USB Hook-up Example
This diagram shows connections for the VMX1000USB. Components include:
- Speakers (e.g., B315D, B212D)
- Subwoofer (e.g., B1800D-PRO)
- Amplifier (e.g., FEX800)
- External Effects Processor (e.g., FX2000)
- Laptop (for USB audio)
- Turntable
- CD Player (e.g., CDJ)
- Microphones (e.g., XM8500)
- Headphones (e.g., HPX4000)
Connections are shown from sources (turntable, laptop, CDJ, microphones) to the mixer's inputs (LINE, PHONO, USB, MIC), and from the mixer's outputs (MAIN OUT A/B, SUBWOOFER, BOOTH, SEND) to speakers, subwoofers, or sound systems.
Controls Overview
The VMX Series mixers feature a variety of controls for shaping your sound and managing audio sources.
Channel Controls
PHONO/LINE Switch
Selects the channel's audio source (Phono or Line input).
GAIN Knob
Adjusts the input signal level for the channel. If the red 'CLIP' LED illuminates, lower the GAIN to prevent distortion.
EQ Knobs (High, Mid, Low)
Adjusts the high, mid, and low frequencies of the channel. Typically offers attenuation (-32 dB) and boost (up to +12 dB).
CHANNEL Fader
Controls the volume level of the channel. The CURVE switch determines how abruptly the volume changes.
CURVE Switch
Determines the slope or curve of the crossfader action for the channel.
Master and Output Controls
LEVEL METER
Displays the MAIN OUT signal level. The MAIN/PFL button selects which signal is displayed.
MAIN OUT (LEVEL) Knob
Adjusts the overall volume of the main outputs. For VMX300/VMX1000, OUT A and OUT B control AMP and BOOTH/MAIN 2 outputs respectively. BAL A adjusts stereo balance for OUT A.
TALK Knob
Reduces music volume when speaking into the microphone, allowing voice to be heard clearly. Press the TALK (ON) button to engage.
PFL MIX Knob
Fades between channels 1 & 2 (VMX100/VMX200) or between PFL and MAIN signal (VMX300/VMX1000). If MODE switch is SPLIT, signals are heard separately in left/right headphones.
PFL LEVEL Knob
Adjusts the headphone mix volume for pre-fader listening. Press the PFL button on individual channels to monitor them.
Specialty Controls
(XPQ) SURROUND Knob
Adjusts the amount of stereo enhancement. Press the adjacent button to activate the effect.
BEAT COUNTER
Assists in syncing audio sources for smooth crossfades. Refer to Getting Started step 7 for details.
CROSSFADER
Blends between audio sources. The CROSSFADER CURVE knob adjusts the fade slope.
TEMPO DIFFERENCE & TIME OFFSET LEDs
(VMX100/VMX200/VMX300) Indicate tempo difference and beat synchronization between audio sources. The meter lights towards the faster source, and green LEDs indicate matching tempos or synchronized audio.
SYNC LOCK Button
Locks the tempo of an audio source to prevent rapid jumps. Press again to exit.
BEAT ASSIST Button
Allows manual tempo entry (tap tempo) by pressing in rhythm with the music.
REVERSE HOLD/TAP Switch
Inverts crossfader direction. Momentary press engages effect until released; holding up locks the effect.
KILL HOLD/TAP Switches
(VMX300 only) Attenuate high, mid, and low frequencies by 32 dB. Momentary press engages effect until released; holding up locks the effect.
MIC AUX Knobs
Adjust the signal level for each microphone at the MIC AUX SEND jack.
MIC INPUT Knobs
Adjust EQ and volume for microphone inputs. The ON button enables/disables the microphone.
EQ BYPASS Button
Deactivates the EQ knobs for the channel.
POWER Switch
Turns the mixer on and off. Located on the rear panel for VMX100/VMX200/VMX300 models.
SENS Knob
Adjusts microphone signal sensitivity to engage the TALK function.
DPT Knob
Controls the music volume reduction when the TALK function is active.
ASSIGN Knobs (A & B)
Select the audio source for each side of the CROSSFADER.
FX RET Knob
Adjusts the amount of signal from MIC AUX RETURN jacks included in the main mix.
Getting Started
- Make all power, audio, USB, and speaker connections to the mixer. Ensure all devices are powered OFF before connecting.
- With the MAIN OUT knob(s) turned all the way down, turn your mixer ON.
- Turn ON your audio sources and begin playing audio into the mixer.
- Raise the MAIN OUT and PFL/PHONES knobs to your desired listening level.
- For each channel receiving a signal, raise the GAIN knob. If the red 'CLIP' LED on the channel meter lights up, lower the GAIN. If you hear audio distortion on VMX100/VMX200, lower the GAIN.
- Adjust the relative level of audio sources by raising each CHANNEL fader.
- The tempos (BPM) of selected audio sources will appear on the Beat Counter display. Press the SYNC LOCK button to maintain a stable tempo. Alternatively, use the BEAT ASSIST button to manually set the tempo ('tap tempo').
- Once tempos are locked, the TEMPO DIFFERENCE LEDs indicate if tempos match. The meter shows which source is faster; green LEDs indicate matching tempos.
- Even with matching tempos, beats may not be perfectly synced. The TIME OFFSET LEDs indicate audio sync status; green LEDs mean audio is in sync.
- To exit SYNC LOCK, press the SYNC LOCK button for each source.
Specifications
| Feature | VMX1000USB | VMX300USB | VMX200USB | VMX100USB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Inputs: Mic In | Balanced XLR, 40 dB gain | 1/4" TRS, 46 dB gain | 1/4" TRS, 40 dB gain | 1/4" TRS, 53 dB gain |
| Audio Inputs: Phono In | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain |
| Audio Inputs: Line In | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain | Unbalanced RCA, 0 dB gain |
| Audio Inputs: Return | 1/4" unbalanced, 3 dB gain | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Inputs: Mic Aux Return | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Main Out (A) | max. 25 dBu, balanced XLR | max. +21 dBu @ +5 dBu (line in) | max. +21 dBu @ +10 dBu (line in) | max. +21 dBu @ +15 dBu (line in) |
| Audio Outputs: Main Out B | max. +13 dBu | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Booth | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Tape Out | typically 0 dBu | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Send | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Mic Aux Send | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Audio Outputs: Phones Out | max. 180 mW @ 75 Ω | typically 125 mW @ 1% THD | typically 125 mW @ 1% THD | typically 125 mW @ 1% THD |
| Subwoofer: Subwoofer Out | Balanced XLR | -- | -- | -- |
| Subwoofer: X-Over Level | Variable 30 - 200 Hz | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Stereo Low | -∞ to 0 dBu @ 0 dB input | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 1.2 kHz | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 1.2 kHz | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 1.2 kHz |
| Equalizer: Stereo Mid | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 50 Hz | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 50 Hz | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 50 Hz | +12 dB/-32 dB @ 50 Hz |
| Equalizer: Stereo High | +15/-15 dB @ 12 kHz | +15/-15 dB @ 12 kHz | +15/-15 dB @ 12 kHz | +15/-15 dB @ 12 kHz |
| Equalizer: Mic Low | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Mic Mid | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Mic High | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Kill Low | -54 dB @ 50 Hz | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Kill Mid | -44 dB @ 1 kHz | -- | -- | -- |
| Equalizer: Kill High | -26 dB @ 10 kHz | -- | -- | -- |
| USB: Audio Connector | Type B | Stereo In/Out | Stereo In/Out | Stereo In/Out |
| USB: Converter | 16-bit | -- | -- | -- |
| USB: Sample rate | 48 kHz | -- | -- | -- |
| System Specifications: Signal-to-noise ratio | >80 dB (line) | >85 dB (line) | >86 dB (line) | >88 dB (line) |
| System Specifications: Crosstalk | <-70 dB (line) | <-70 dB (line) | <-70 dB (line) | >67 dB (line) |
| System Specifications: Distortion (THD) | <0.05% | <0.05% | <0.06% | <0.025% |
| System Specifications: Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| System Specifications: Input gain adjustment | -20 dB - +9 dB | -- | -- | -- |
| Power Supply: Mains voltage USA/Canada | 100-120 V~ | 120 V~, 60 Hz | 230 V~, 50 Hz | 100 V~, 50-60 Hz |
| Power Supply: Mains voltage UK/EU/SAA/CCC | 220-230 V~ | -- | -- | -- |
| Power Supply: Power consumption | 22 W | max. 22 W | max. 13 W | max. 10 W |
| Power Supply: Fuse | 100-120 V~: T 500 mA H 250 V 220-230 V~: T 250 mA H 250 V |
100-120 V~: T 500 mA L 250 V 220-230 V~: T 315 mA L 250 V |
100-120 V~: T 400 mA L 250 V 220-230 V~: T 250 mA L 250 V |
100-120 V~: T 160 mA L 250 V 220-230 V~: T 80 mA L 250 V |
| Power Supply: Mains connection | Standard IEC receptacle | -- | -- | -- |
| Dimensions/Weight: Dimensions (H x W x D) | 107 x 223 x 483 mm (4.2 x 8.8 x 19.0") |
90 x 241 x 349 mm (3.5 x 9.5 x 13.7") |
90 x 203 x 298 mm (3.5 x 8 x 11.7") |
72 x 203 x 229 mm 2.8 x 8 x 9.0" |
| Dimensions/Weight: Weight | 3.7 kg (8.1 lbs) | 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs) | 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs) | 2 kg (4.4 lbs) |
Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information
FC BEHRINGER PRO MIXER SERIES VMX1000USB/VMX300USB/VMX200USB/VMX100USB
Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290
PRO MIXER SERIES VMX1000USB/VMX300USB/VMX200USB/VMX100USB 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:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- 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.
