Hercules 4-Mx User manual

Configuring external audio source with the DJ Console 4-Mx.
Many types of audio sources devices can be connected to your DJ Console 4-
MX. Whether you want to use the songs from your M 3 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) in the control panel
before connecting your audio source. Doing so will avoid possible audio
issues such as distorted sound and preserve your ears.
From the DJ Control anel, under INPUT Channels, 2 menus allow you to
independently select the input type for Deck A (Input 1-2) or Deck B
(Input 3-4).

Microphone level (MIC)
- When selecting the microphone as Input or recording source, keep in mind
that it will not be possible to use Input 1-2 at the same time.
- It is not necessary to select MIC if you simply whish to use the Talk Over
mode (Mic On-Off) since this function acts directly on the hardware of 4-Mx
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 Console doesn’t provide
phantom power (+48 V).
Phono Level
Used for:
- Turntables with a Phono level signal.
If necessary, connect the ground between the DJ Console your the turntable.
Note that this setting should not be used if your turntable produces a Line
Level output (Consult the user manual for more details). The same applies if
you are using a hono/Line level converter.
Line level
Used for:
- Consumer CD players
- M 3 players.
- Musical instruments (keyboard, Effects)
- Turntables with a Line level signal.
- hono/Line level converter

Pro and Boosted Line level
Used for:
- CDJ players
- rofessional samplers.
You can select between Pro level (+4dBu) and Boosted level (+8dBu),
depending on your device output level (Consult the device user manual for
more details).
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 A IO (PC only)
When the DJ Console 4-Mx operates in A IO 24Bit, Input 3-4 is
automatically disabled, indicated as follow in the control panel:
Consequently, Input 3-4 cannot be used with an external source.