Behringer Minimon Mon800 User manual

Users manual
Version 1.0 October 2005
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MINIMON MON800

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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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MINIMON MON800
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MON800
MINIMON
Ultra-Compact Stereo Monitor Matrix Mixer with Talkback Mic
sUltra-compact 9.5 monitor matrix mixer for studio and stage applications
sDedicated input section with 4 selectable and mixable stereo inputs
sAccurate 6-digit ED main stereo output meters for precise level indication
sHigh-power phones output with dedicated evel control
s3 selectable stereo speaker outputs with separate evel controls for ultimate
monitoring
sProfessional Mute, Dim and Mono functions for ultimate flexibility and phase
check
sTalkback section with internal microphone and comprehensive routing options
sHigh-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches for long-term reliability
sUltra low-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 MON800. 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 MINIMON 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 MINIMON MON800 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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INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 5
1.1 Before you get started ........................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1 hipment .................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Initial operation ........................................................................................................... 6
1.1.3 Online registration ...................................................................................................... 6
2. MON800 QUICK-START SET-UP ................................................................ 7
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................... 8
3.1 Front panel ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Rear panel ............................................................................................................................ 9
4. APPLICATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................... 10
4.1 The MINIMON in a recording environment ....................................................................... 10
4.2 Using the MINIMON for signal distribution in simple P.A. applications ............................ 12
5. AUDIO CONNECTIONS ............................................................................ 13
5.1 Connection with 1/4" or cinch cables ................................................................................ 13
5.2 Footswitch connection ....................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Headphones connection .................................................................................................... 14
6. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 15
7. OTHER MINI PRODUCTS ......................................................................... 16
8. ARRANTY ............................................................................................... 17
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MINIMON
MON800. With the MINIMON MON800 you have purchased a flexible monitoring unit, which allows
you to control a variety of signals during music production. You can use the MON800 as an add-on
unit to a mixing console with only limited monitoring capabilities, or you can use it without a console
at all. With the flick of a switch you can listen to your productions over different loudspeaker systems
and thus be able to identify mixing problems at an early stage. Recording musicians can be provided
with appropriate monitor signals and thanks to the talk-back microphone its you who has the entire
recording process under control
The MON800 features a clearly structured input section with four selectable and mixable stereo
inputs, as well as a high-precision, 6-digit LED output level meter for accurate level control. It also
includes a powerful headphones output with its own volume control, plus three selectable stereo
loudspeaker outputs with separate volume controls for optimum adjustment.
The Mute and Dim functions as well as a mono switch for checking signals for mono compatibility
(phase) give the MON800 even greater flexibility. The integrated talk-back section with its built-in
microphone provides you with a full set of routing options. High-quality potentiometers and backlit
switches ensure long-term reliability. What is more, our extremely low-noise operational amplifiers
are synonymous for outstanding audio quality.
With the MON800 you have your music productions totally under control!
1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your MON800 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 MON800 or with its pac aging.
+Please dispose of all pac aging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid overheating, do not place
the MON800 on top of power amps or near radiators, etc.
+To power the MON800, use only the power supply unit that is delivered with your
equipment.
+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.
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!
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2. MON800 QUICK-START SET-UP
Fig. 2.1: MON800 quick-start set-up
Please follow the instructions below to set up the MON800 as a monitor unit with different speakers
in your studio.
sConnect your computer or any other line-level source to the MIX IN A connectors on the
MON800.
sConnect your main monitor speakers to the PEAKER OUT A connectors, and another pair
of speakers to the B outputs.
sPress the MIX A switch in the OURCE section.
sUse the 2-TR OUT LED display to check the signal level. If the CLIP LED lights up, please
reduce the input signal level until it settles between the -6 dB and +6 dB markings.
sThe switches A and B allow you to switch the pairs of speakers on and off. Activate the A
speakers and adjust the desired volume with PK A LEVEL.
switch off the A speakers and activate the B speakers. Use PK B+C LEVEL to adjust a
volume level that is roughly the same as the A speakers volume.
switch between the two pairs of speakers to check the volume levels. Align the volume if
necessary.
sBy switching between the two pairs of speakers you can evaluate your mixes by way of a direct
comparison using two different monitor systems.

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3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
3.1 Front panel
Fig. 3.1: Front panel control elements of the MON800
Use the four switches in the OURCE section to select up to four input sources (MIX A and B,
CD/TAPE C and D) for monitoring and recording. If desired, several sources can be activated
at the same time. ubsequently, the signals are mixed. Each active source is indicated by its
switch lighting up.
The two LED displays are for monitoring the output level of the 2-TRACK OUT outputs. They
comprise 6 LEDs each. When the CLIP LED lights up, this indicates that distortion may occur.
In this case, please reduce the levels of the signal sources connected to the input of the
MON800.
A pair of headphones with a 1/4" TR connector (e.g. BEHRINGER HP 5000) can be connected
to the PHONE jack. This output is wired in parallel with the rear-panel output jack , so
that up to two headphones can be used at the same time.
With the PHONE LEVEL control you can adjust the volume for the two headphones jacks on
the front or rear panel respectively.
+The volume on the headphones from the front and rear panel jac s cannot be adjusted
separately.
PK A LEVEL governs the volume level of the PEAKER OUT A outputs . PK B+C
LEVEL allows you to set the volume for outputs B and C simultaneously.
Use the switches A/B/C ON to switch the speakers A, B and C on and off. While mixing it is
advisable to listen to your production over at least two different pairs of speakers, so as to get
an objective impression of your mix. If you wish to switch between different monitoring systems,
press the corresponding switches of the active and of the inactive speaker pair one after the
other. Active speakers are always indicated by their switches lighting up.
With the MUTE switch you can disable all loudspeaker and headphones outputs.
The MONO switch switches all monitor paths to mono. This is useful, in particular, when you
want to check your mix for mono compatibility. Extreme panorama settings and excessive use
of effects, such as chorus, phaser and flanger in the stereo mix can lead to signal cancellations
during playback in mono. uch phase problems can easily be detected with the MONO switch.
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The DIM switch lowers the level of the monitor paths by -20 dB. This allows you, for example,
to talk to somebody while mixing without losing track of the recording.
+Switches to light up when the corresponding functions are active. The
functions performed by these switches do not affect the signals of the two 2-TRACK
OUT outputs.
Use the TALK LEVEL control to adjust the sensitivity of the talk-back microphone.
The talk-back microphone is installed behind the MIC openings. peak into the microphone to
make announcements which are then routed to the recording devices connected to the 2-
TRACK OUT outputs. This allows you to record the numbers or names of different recording
takes, for example, and thus maintain a clear overview of your work. Additionally, the microphone
can be used to communicate with the musicians who can hear your voice on their headphones.
The TALK TO CUE/PHONE / PK A and TALK TO 2-TR OUT buttons determine where the
talk-back microphone signal is routed to. With the TALK TO CUE/PHONE / PK A button
the signal is routed to the monitor paths CUE OUT, PHONE , PH and PEAKER OUT A.
In this case, the DIM function is activated automatically to avoid feedback. The TALK
TO 2-TR OUT button allows you to route the signal via the two 2-TRACK OUT outputs to the
recording devices connected.
+Hold the button down as long as you wish to spea .
The switch turns your MINIMON MON800 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.
3.2 Rear panel
Fig. 3.2: Rear panel connectors of the MON800
The MON800 is connected to the mains using a 2-pole POWER connector jack. A matching
mains adaptor is included with the unit.
+To avoid damage to your COM800 always use the mains adaptor supplied with the
unit.
A second pair of headphones can be connected to the PH jack. This connector is wired in
parallel with the front-panel jack .
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The TB jack is used to connect a single footswitch. This footswitch allows hands-free talking
and the use of the talk-back button (TALK TO CUE/PHONE / PK A) at the same time.
+Hold the button down as long as you wish to spea .
Two pairs of loudspeakers can be connected to the PEAKER OUT B and C jacks. ince the
levels of both pairs (B and C) can only be adjusted together on the MON800, its a good idea
to connect one speaker pair to output B and an additional sub-woofer to output C (see chapter
4.1).
Connect your main monitor speakers to the PEAKER OUT A jack.
+The loudspea er outputs are designed for the connection of active systems or an
external amplifier with passive spea ers.
CUE OUT is an additional output, which you can use to route the MINIMON signals to other
devices, such as an additional headphones amp (e.g. BEHRINGER MINIAMP AMP800) (see
chapter 4.1).
+The CUE OUT level cannot be changed on the MON800.
The two 2-TRACK OUT jacks are wired in parallel and carry the same signals. Use the 1/4" or
cinch outputs, depending on the recording device used.
Use the CD/TAPE IN jacks C and D to connect playback devices, such as a computer, CD/MD
or cassette player.
The MIX IN jacks A and B are for connecting the main signal sources (e.g. mixing console,
audio card, etc.) using 1/4" plugs. Mono signals must be connected to the L jacks.
The ERIAL NUMBER of your MON800 can be found on the bottom side of the unit.
4. APPLICATION E AMPLES
The MINIMON gives you a great number of monitoring options, which you would otherwise find only
in costly mixing consoles . Therefore, an ideal field of application is to use the MON800 to control
and distribute signals in a recording environment. However, with its flexibility the MON800 is also
the ideal tool for P.A. applications.
4.1 The MINIMON in a recording environment
A typical example of how to use the MON800 is the computer-based production of music with
additional instrument or voice recordings. The following illustration shows an example of how to wire
the unit in such an environment.
4. APPLICATION EXAMPLE