Behringer PRO MIXER DJX900USB

Thank You

Your purchase of the BEHRINGER PRO MIXER DJX900USB has put you at the forefront of today's trends in DJ mixing consoles. Numerous features, such as beat counter, insert loop and digital effects processor, enable you to work in completely new and creative ways. The DJX900USB is a mixer for professional use, it is extremely easy to operate and it helps you give free rein to your creativity.

Time is tight and if you don't want to be left in the dust, you'd better get moving. To help you along, we have developed an excellent DJ mixing console with the most popular new features and technologies. It is perfectly suited for use in dance clubs or for DJ systems and is sure to deliver tons of pure fun.

Be honest: who really likes to read manuals? We know you want to get started right away, but it is only after reading these instructions that you will fully understand and be able to properly use all the features your DJX900USB has to offer.

Take the time to read everything through!

Important Safety Instructions

⚠️ CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

ATTENTION: RISQUE D'ÉLECTROCUTION! NE PAS OUVRIR!

⚡ Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock.

ⓘ Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with 1/4" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

ⓘ 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.

ⓘ This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

⚠️ 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.

⚠️ 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 as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

⚠️ 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.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
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.
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.
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.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Legal Disclaimer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL, INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd. Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Limited Warranty

§ 1 Warranty

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER's website behringer.com under "Where to Buy", or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you.

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 terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. 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. Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.

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.

§ 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!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

To obtain warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under behringer.com "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.

Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group.

Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

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.

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.

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.

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.

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.

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals;
• 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;
• damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature (accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the limited warranty.

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.

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.

MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers 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 reseller) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (reseller, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group.

§ 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.

§ 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.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and national law

This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer's statutory rights as a consumer in any way. The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws.

This warranty does not detract from the seller's obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

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.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies

Product Overview

The Behringer PRO MIXER DJX900USB is a professional 5-channel DJ mixer designed for creative and dynamic mixing. It features an infinium "Contact-Free" VCA crossfader, advanced digital effects, and a USB/Audio interface.

Front Panel Layout

Front view of the Behringer PRO MIXER DJX900USB, a professional 5-channel DJ mixer.

Microphone Section:

• MIC IN (1): Balanced XLR input for dynamic microphones.
• MIC ON (10): Activates the microphone channel.
• TALK control: Adjusts the level of music reduction for the talkover function, allowing your voice to be heard clearly.
• GAIN control (MIC): Adjusts the microphone signal volume.
• 3-band EQ (HI, MID, LOW): For fine-tuning the microphone signal to adapt to the sound.

Channels 1-4:

• LINE/CD/USB Switch (Channel 1): Selects input for Channel 1 (Line, CD, or USB).
• PHONO/CD (or PHONO/LINE) Switch (Channels 2-4): Selects input for Channels 2-4. "Phono" is for turntables, "CD" or "Line" for other sources like CD players. Never connect line-level devices to the sensitive phono inputs.
• GAIN control (Channel): Adjusts the input signal level for each channel.
• Level Meter (5): 10-digit LED chain displaying the input signal level.
• 3-band EQ (HI, MID, LOW) with KILL characteristic: Allows significant attenuation (-32 dB) of frequency ranges. The overall level depends on the EQ setting; adjust EQ before GAIN.
• CHANNEL fader (6): Adjusts the channel volume.

Monitor Section:

• MONITOR CUE keys (CH-1 to CH-4, MASTER, FX): Selects signals for headphone monitoring (PFL). Multiple sources can be selected simultaneously.
• MODE Switch (Split/Stereo): Configures headphone monitoring. In "Split" mode, PFL is on the left, MASTER on the right. In "Stereo" mode, the MIX control is used.
• MIX control: In "Stereo" mode, alternates between MASTER signal and PFL signal in headphones.
• LEVEL control (MONITOR) (14): Adjusts headphone volume.
• PHONES OUT (15): Stereo connector for headphones (minimum impedance 32 Ohms).

Master Section:

• LEVEL METER (17): Displays the level of the MASTER signal.
• MASTER fader (18): Adjusts the output volume at the MASTER output.
• MASTER BALANCE (19): Sets the stereo image for the MASTER output.
• BOOTH LEVEL control (20): Adjusts the output level of the BOOTH output.

Crossfader Section:

• ASSIGN A/B selectors (21): Determine which input signals are routed to CROSSFADER sides A and B.
• CROSSFADER (22): Fades between the channels selected by ASSIGN A/B.
• TIME OFFSET LED (23): Indicates track synchronization.
• TEMPO DIFFERENCE LED (24): Displays tempo differences between tracks.
• KILL A/KILL B switches (25): 3-band kill switches (LOW, MID, HIGH) for crossfader sides A and B, allowing frequency range attenuation up to -32 dB.
• CF CURVE control (26): Alters the crossfader curve characteristic from smooth blend to steep cut.

Effects & BPM Section:

• XPQ SURROUND Effect: Enhances the stereo base for a livelier sound.
• SURROUND control (27): Adjusts the intensity of the XPQ 3D Surround Effect.
• XPQ ON Switch (28): Activates the XPQ 3D Surround Effect.
• Auto BPM Counter: Integrated counter to calculate track tempos in BPM. Displays (29) show BPM for assigned tracks.
• SYNC BEAT LOCK ASSIST buttons (30, 31, 32): Used for BPM synchronization and manual beat assist.
• SOURCE selector (33): Selects the signal to be processed by the internal effects processor.
• PROGRAM control (35): Selects an effect and adjusts its parameters.
• PROGRAM display (34): Shows the selected program number.
• FX ON Switch (36): Activates the internal effects processor.
• LEVEL control (FX) (37): Adjusts the volume level of the effect signal.

Rear Panel Layout

Rear view of the Behringer PRO MIXER DJX900USB, showing input and output connections.

• LINE inputs (38): For connecting CD, MD players, etc. Channel 1 features two line inputs.
• PHONO inputs (39) (Channels 2-4): For connecting turntables.
• Ground connectors (40): For turntables.
• PHONO/LINE Switch (41): Switches PHONO input sensitivity to line level, allowing connection of tape decks or CD players.
• SEND output (42): For connecting external effects processors.
• RETURN connectors (43): For adding processed external effects to the master output.
• MASTER output (44): Connects to an amplifier.
• BOOTH output (45): For connecting a secondary amplifier or monitors, or to bring sound to an extra area.
• TAPE output (46): For recording music. Output volume is fixed.
• POWER switch (47): Turns the unit ON/OFF.
• Power connector (48): IEC receptacle for the power cable.
• FUSE HOLDER / VOLTAGE SETTING (49): For fuse replacement and voltage selection (e.g., 120V/230V).
• SERIAL NUMBER (50): Unique product identifier.
• USB Connector (51) (Type B): For connecting to a computer for stereo audio input and output. PC users are recommended to install the included ASIO driver.

Initial Operation

Ventilation: Ensure adequate air supply and avoid overheating by not placing the unit near radiators or similar heat sources.

Power Connection:

• Before connecting to mains, ensure your local voltage matches the unit's required voltage. The fuse holder has markings for different voltages; turn it 180° to select the desired voltage.
• When operating at 120 V, a higher fuse rating is required. Refer to the "Specifications" for details.
• Always use a fuse of the correct type and rating. Before changing a fuse, switch off the device and unplug the power cord to avoid electric shock or damage.
• The mains connection uses the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle.
• Ensure all devices are properly grounded. Never remove or disable ground conductors. The unit must always be connected to a mains outlet with a protective grounding connection.

Interference: Sound quality may diminish near powerful broadcasting stations or high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device, and use shielded cables.

Powering On/Off: Always ensure the POWER switch (47) is in the "Off" position when initially connecting the unit to the mains. To disconnect power completely, unplug the unit's power cord from the outlet. Merely switching the unit off does not fully disconnect it from the mains.

Shipment

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased for warranty service. If the dealer is not nearby, contact a subsidiary or distributor. Contact information can be found in the original packaging or on the behringer.com website.

Registering your purchase helps process repair claims more efficiently.

Your product was carefully packed. If the box is damaged, inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage. Do NOT return a damaged unit; notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims may not be granted.

Always use the original box for storage or transport to prevent damage.

Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging.

Online Registration

Register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after purchase by visiting behringer.com. Read the terms and conditions of the warranty carefully.

For warranty service, contact your BEHRINGER retailer. If the dealer is not nearby, contact a subsidiary or distributor. Contact information is included in the original packaging or available on the behringer.com website.

Registering your purchase and equipment helps process repair claims more quickly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Specifications

Audio Inputs

Audio Outputs

Equalizer

USB

Digital Effects Processor

System Specification

Power Supply

Mains Voltages

Fuse

Physical

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.