Hercules Deejay Trim 4 User manual

Configuring external audio sources with the DeeJay Trim 4&6.
Many types of audio sources devices can be connected to your DeeJay Trim.
Whether you want to use the songs from your MP3 player or a Timecoded
CD it is important to define your audio source type (i.e. the correct output
level for the device you are connecting) before making the connection to the
DeeJay Trim. Doing so will avoid possible audio issues such as distorted
sound and preserve your ears.
Once you know the kind of device you are dealing with it will be easier to
make the proper adjustments to the Trim’s controls:
1) Make sure the VU Meter selector is set to
Input so that you can visually monitor the
incoming signal.
2) Adjust the amount of signal using the
input level controls knob.

Turntables
Turntables usually produce a hono level signal different from the Line
level signal given by the majority of audio products. Be sure to set the
switch Line- hono to the correct position depending on your turntable
output (Check the user manual for more details). The same applies if you are
using a Phono/Line level converter.
If necessary connect the ground between the DeeJay Trim and the
turntable.
For Line level devices and CDJ
It’s also possible to connect Line level (-10 dBv) sources such as CD or
MP3 players. For these insure that the switch is set to Line-IN.
The DeeJay Trim can also accommodate devices that have high output level
(+4dBu to +8dBu) such as Pioneer CDJ players. It is very important to
adjust the Trim’s input level controls to attenuate the signal and avoid
saturation.
Microphones
When looking at the DJ Control panel you will notice that Input 1-2 is
shared with the Microphone connector (located on the front). As such it will
not be possible to use BOTH at once. The selection needs to be made from
the Control Panel:
Please note that this doesn’t pertain to the Talk Over mode (Mic On-Off)
since this function acts directly on the hardware of the Deejay Trim by
sending the signal of the microphone input to the main output.

We recommend using dynamic microphones with an impedance rating of 1
to 64 ohms. If you wish to use a condenser microphone please note that
an external power source will be required as the DeeJay Trim doesn’t provide
phantom power (+48 V).
Once our device is connected some additional configuration may be
necessary in your software’s settings in order to enable and use the DJ
Console’s inputs.
Note regarding audio modes
When operating in 2x6 mode Input 3-4 is automatically disabled. This is
indicated in the control panel:
Note regarding ASIO ( C only)
When the DeeJay Trim 4&6 operates in ASIO 24Bit one input is
automatically disabled.
- If the DeeJay Trim is in 4x4 mode Input 3-4 will be disabled indicated as
follow in the control panel:
Consequently Input 3-4 cannot be used with an external source.
- If the DeeJay Trim is in 2x6 mode Input 1-2 will then also be disabled: