Behringer MINIMIX MIX800 User manual

Users manual
Version 1.0 October 2005
MINIMIX MIX800

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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.
WARNING: 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 and no objects filled ith
liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
This symbol, herever 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, herever it appears,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please
read the manual.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all arnings.
4) Follo all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near ater.
6) Clean only ith dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance ith 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 t o
blades ith one ider than the other. A grounding type plug has t o blades and a third grounding prong.
The ide 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 po er cord from being alked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point here they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only ith the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold ith the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution hen moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tipping over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or hen unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required hen the apparatus has been
damaged in any ay, such as po er 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) 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
unless you are qualified to do so.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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MIX800
MINIMIX
Ultra-Compact Karaoke Machine with Voice Canceller and FX
sUltra-compact 9.5" karaoke machine for studio and stage applications
sRevolutionary Voice Cancellereffectively eliminates vocals from any stereo
source hile retaining most music elements
sIntegrated digital echo/reverb processor in 24-bit/40 kHz resolution for
ultimate vocal enhancement
s2 independent mic channels ith Level controls and Clip indicators for perfect
level adjustment
sDedicated 2-band EQ for a esome vocal enhancement and sound shaping
sAccurate 6-digit LED output meter for precise level indication
sStereo Line Inputs/Outputs for connecting your favorite CD, MP3, tape
recorder, etc.
sHigh-quality potentiometers and illuminated s itches for long-term reliability
sUltra lo -noise audio operational amplifiers offer outstanding sound
performance
sAll Mini Series models can be stacked on top of each other to create an
ultra-compact signal processor solution
sHigh-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long
life
sConceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
welcome to the community of Mini eries users and thank
you very much for expressing your confidence in
BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MIX800. It is one
of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because
it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered
by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal: to
design an outstanding device whose high level of
functionality will give you maximum performance.
The task to design our new MINIMIX certainly meant a great
deal of responsibility. You, the discerning user and musician,
were the focus of our entire development efforts. It also
meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal.
But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings a
lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when
everybody who participated in such a project can be proud
of what weve achieved.
It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you
are the most important member of the BEHRINGER family.
With your highly competent suggestions for new products
youve greatly contributed to shaping our company and
making it successful. In return, we guarantee you
uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable
price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget
constraints.
We are often asked how we can make it to produce such high-grade devices at such unbelievably
low prices. The answer is quite simple: its you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means
large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components, etc. Isnt it
only fair to pass this benefit back to you? Because we know that your success is our success, too!
I would like to thank all people whose help on Project MINIMIX MIX800 has made it all possible.
Everybody has made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit via the
many staff members in our company to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.
My friends, its been worth the trouble!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started .......................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 hipment .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Initial operation ........................................................................................................... 6
1.1.3 Online registration ...................................................................................................... 6
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................... 6
2.1 The front ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 The rear ................................................................................................................................ 8
3. APPLICATION EXAMPLE ........................................................................... 8
4. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 9
5. OTHER MINI PRODUCTS......................................................................... 10
6. WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 11
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing the MINIMIX MIX800.
ing along with this powerful karaoke machine! Its revolutionary Voice Canceller effectively eliminates
vocals from any stereo source while retaining most music elements. The integrated digital echo/
reverb processor in 24-bit/40 kHz resolution assures ultimate vocal enhancement. Weve included 2
independent mic channels with Level controls and Clip indicators for perfect level adjustment. A
dedicated 2-band EQ provides for awesome vocal enhancement and sound shaping, and there is
an accurate 6-digit LED output meter for precise level indication. tereo Line Inputs/Outputs let you
connect your favorite CD or MP3 player, tape recorder and similar equipment. Long-term reliability
is guaranteed with the high-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches. Ultra low-noise audio
operational amplifiers offer outstanding sound performance.
Karaoke has never been this easy and this much fun!
1.1 B for you g t start d
1.1.1 Shipment
Your MIX800 was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. hould the
condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit
immediately and look for physical indications of damage.
+Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer
from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company
from which you too delivery. Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be
rendered invalid.
+Please always use the original pac aging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping.
+Never let unsupervised children play with the MIX800 or with its pac aging.
+Please dispose of all pac aging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.
1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, do not place
the MIX800 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.
+To power the MIX800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your
equipment.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by
visiting www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and kindly read the terms and conditions
of our warranty carefully.
hould your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible.
To arrange for warranty service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
hould 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). hould 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 (www.behringer.com/support).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and
more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
+Please ensure that the unit is installed and operated only by people qualified to do so.
During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to
earth. Electrostatic discharge may affect the operation of the unit.
2.1 Th front
Fig. 2.1: Front panel control elements and connectors of the MIX800
MIC INPU 1/2
1 or 2 microphones can be connected using these 1/4" jacks.
MIC LEVEL 1/2
The MIC LEVEL control adjusts the level of the microphone signal.
+After they pass the MIC LEVEL controls, the 2 microphone signals are combined into
1 mono signal.
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CLIP
When the Clip LED lights up, distortion may occur in the microphone input of the MIX800.
Reduce the microphone level with the MIC LEVEL control .
EQ LOW
The EQ LOW control allows you to raise or lower the low-frequency content of the microphone
signal.
EQ HIGH
With the EQ HIGH control, you can raise or lower the high-frequency content of the microphone
signal.
ECHO/REVERB
The MIX800 allows you to add an effect to the microphone signal. When the ECHO/REVERB
button is pressed in, you can add REVERB to the signal. When the button is pressed out, the
ECHO effect is active.
+1 of the 2 effects is always active! Use the FX LEVEL control to switch off the
effect or to adjust the effect intensity.
FX LEVEL
The FX LEVEL control determines the amount of effect that is added to the master signal.
+Turn this control fully to the left to switch off the active effect.
IN/OU
Press the IN/OUT button to activate the Voice Canceller in the signal path. This filter circuit
allows you to remove the vocals almost completely from a recording. The filter has been
designed so that vocal frequencies will be processed without significantly affecting other music
signals. What is more, the filter only works in the center of the stereo panorama, where vocals
are usually positioned in a recording.
+The Voice Canceller can be used for stereo signals only!
OU PU LEVEL
et the volume of the output signal with the OUTPUT LEVEL control.
LED display
The LED display is for monitoring the input level. It comprises 6 LEDs. When the Clip LED
lights up, distortion may occur in the MIX800 output. Reduce the output level with the OUTPUT
LEVEL control .
switch
The switch turns your MINIMIX MIX800 on and off.
+Attention: The switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. To disconnect
the unit from the mains, pull out the main cord 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 prolonged periods of time.
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2.2 Th r ar
Fig. 2.2: Rear panel connectors of the MIX800
Use the 9 V jack to connect the power supply delivered with the unit.
These connectors are the unbalanced cinch outputs of the MIX800.
These connectors are the unbalanced cinch inputs of the MIX800.
SERIAL NUMBER
3. APPLICATION EXAMPLE
The wiring example shown below gives you an idea of how to use the MIX800.
Fig. 3.1: Using the MIX800
3. APPLICATION EXAMPLE

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4. SPECIFICATIONS
MIC INPUTS
Connectors 1/4" stereo jack, balanced
Input impedance approx. 2 kW balanced
Max. input level -20 dBu
AUDIO INPUT
Connectors Cinch, unbalanced
Input impedance approx. 20 kW
Max. input level 15 dBu
AUDIO OUTPUT
Type RCA connectors, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 150 W
Max. output level 15 dBu
SYSTEM DATA
Frequency response 10 Hz to 200 kHz, ±0/-2 dB
Dynamics 112 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD 0.002 % typ. @ 4 dBu
ignal crosstalk -75 dB @ 1 kHz
ignal-to-noise ratio 97 dBu @ 4 dBu, A-weighted
POWER SUPPLY
Mains connection external power supply, 9 V~/750 mA
Mains voltage
U A/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz
China 220 V~, 50 Hz
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz
Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption 6 W
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 1 8/9" x 9 5/9" x 4 5/7"
(approx. 47.9 mm x 242.6 mm x 120 mm)
Weight approx. 0.69 lbs.
(approx. 0.34 kg)
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 e isting products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or
illustrated.
4. PECIFICATION

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5. OTHER MINI PRODUCTS
The MINIBEAT belongs to the MINI suite of BEHRINGER products, which can operate together and
are introduced below:
MINIFEX FEX800
Ultra-compact 9.5" stereo multi-effects processor for studio and stage applications
s16 awesome FX presets in 24-bit/48 kHz resolution including reverb, delay, chorus,
flanger, phaser, rotary speaker, pitch shifter and multi-effects
sIntuitive FX Preset control with LEDs indicating the selected program
MINIAMP AMP800
Ultra-compact 9.5" headphones amplifier system for studio and stage applications
s4 totally independent stereo high-power amplifier sections
sHighest sonic quality with virtually all types of headphones even at maximum volume
MINICOM COM800
Ultra-compact 9.5" stereo modeling compressor for studio and stage applications
s16 awesome preset models for the most typical compression applications (vocal, drums,
guitar, keyboard, etc.)
sDedicated Compressor Modeling control with LEDs indicating the selected dynamics
program
MINIMIC MIC800
Ultra-compact 9.5" microphone modeling preamp for studio and stage applications
sHigh-end preamplifier for all microphone, instrument and line-level sources. Perfectly
complements studio-grade condenser mics
sUltra-flexible Preamp Modeling allows you to quickly optimize your recordings
MINIMON MON800
Ultra-compact 9.5" monitor matrix mixer for studio
and stage applications
sDedicated input section with 4 selectable and
mixable stereo inputs
sAccurate 6-digit LED main stereo output
meters for precise level indication
MINIBEAT BEAT800
Ultra-compact 9.5" dual beat counter/phono preamp
for studio and stage applications
sIntelligent dual BPM counters with Tempo
Difference indicator
sUltra-flexible Beat Assist and ync Lock
functions
MINIFBQ FBQ800
Ultra-compact 9.5" graphic equalizer for studio and
stage applications
sRevolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection
ystem instantly reveals critical frequencies
and can also be used as Audio Analyzer
sAdditional Low Cut filter removes unwanted
frequencies, e. g. floor rumble
Fig. 5.1: MINI products stack on top of
each other
5. OTHER MINI PRODUCT