Hercules DJ Console Rmx
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1. Audio inputs 4 channel input 2 stereo inputs Inputs 1 2 can receive the external audio source that will be played on DJ Console Rmx left deck if the DJ switches on the Source 1 button Inputs 3 4 can receive the external audio source that will be played on DJ Console Rmx right deck if the DJ switches on the Source 2 button The external source s can be analog stereo source s e g vinyl turntable s CD player s MP3 player s or groove boxes The DJ can adjust the volume of this external audio source by turning the gain buttons located on DJ Console Rmx deck A or Beck B Phono Line switches The output level of most external analog audio sources is a line level the switch should be set to the Line position when these audio sources are used If the external analog audio source is a vinyl turntable it may require you to set the switch to the Phono position the turntable output level is phono if the turntable features a thin grounding cable in addition to the left and right signal outputs Microphone input The microphone input a 1 4 jack mono plug is located both on the front panel and on the top panel Only one microphone input is active at a time so connecting a microphone to the top panel mutes the microphone input of the front panel The microphone input is designed for low impedance microphone up to 100 Ohms If you connect a microphone featuring a higher impedance level it will work2. is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding
3. VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding i es o Gi at Microsoft Windows H lt e 3 XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit A Compatible Rear Panel 0 Hera o Ground i Ground cO Ze O kus O0 O 00000007T Oo Output 3 4 Output 3 4 4dBu _ Output 1 2 o Output 1 2 4dBu Input 3 4 _____ Input 1 2 ___ a ee ee 2 independent stereo outputs 4 RCA connectors featuring 10 dBv level for connecting a stereo system a recorder or a mixing deck 4 jack mono connectors featuring 4 dBu level to connect a PA amplifier or PA speakers 2 independent stereo inputs via 4 RCA connectors with a switch for audio input level selection line or phono Connect any analogue audio source to the inputs lf the audio sources are vinyl turntables at phono level connect the turntables ground cables to the DJ Console Rmx grounding screws USB connector for connection to a PC USB 2 0 or 1 1 or Mac USB 2 0 Front Panel rercules C3 gj console Rmx Microphone 1 4 jack mono input Headphones 1 4 jack stereo output Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP an
4. but the volume of this microphone input may be too low Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding i fhe k DICR ot a Microsoft Windows HIKI PS a XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit Compatible 1 gj Console Rmx Frequently Asked Questions 1 Is the DJ Console Rmx designed for PC only or for PC and Mac The DJ Console Rmx is designed and features drivers amp VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition software for PC Windows XP Windows Vista in 32 bit and 64 bit Mac Mac OS 10 4 Tiger and Mac OS 10 5 Leopard 2 Can Iuse the DJ Console Rmx without a computer No the DJ Console Rmx requires a computer The DJ Console Rmx is a virtual mixing deck the mix is processed in the DJ software while the DJ Console Rmx controls the mix and provides the analogue audio inputs outputs 3 Does the DJ Console Rmx require a USB 2 port The DJ Console Rmx is compatible with both high speed USB 2 previously called USB 2 0 and full speed
5. Microsoft Windows XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit DJ Controller with 4 in 4 out Audio Interface Cutting Edge DJ Controller with built in Audio for Live amp Studio DESCRIPTION Dual deck metal DJ controller with audio dedicated to computer DJing TARGET Advanced amp Professional DJs Audio Built for DJing Mic input for talk over KEY FEATURES Headphones output 1 Comprehensive Computer DJ Gear 2 Deck Control with Built In Audio for 2 stereo outputs DJs gt 4 jack mono Everything you need to host parties 4dBu outputs for pro devices 2 Large Control Surface for Impressive DJ Performance gt Large surface 13 8x10 7x2 7 350x252x68mm gt 4 RCA mono 10dBv gt Spaced out controls to prevent DJs from feeling cramped while mixing outputs for consumer devices 3 Metal Gear Controller Aluminium Plate on Top Steel Sheet on base 2 stereo inputs gt Solid metal casing ready for intensive use e gt Connect amp mix gt aoe touch the unique feel of analog gear with the power of digital mixing externa o E MP3 files 4 Professional DJ Controls at Your Fingertips gt 2 wheels 6 faders 12 rotary buttons 46 push buttons Metal Casing gt Accurate controls for all kind of DJ mixes Aluminum plate on top 5 Secure and Reliable High Class Hardware and Software Steel sheet on base gt Secure hardware metal surface non slip feet dedicated audio gt Flawless drivers ASIO and C
6. USB 2 previously called USB 1 1 ports 4 Does the DJ Console Rmx require a USB powered bus Yes the DJ Console Rmx is supplied by the USB bus power so a powered USB bus 5V 450 mA is required for the DJ Console Rmx If you get a USB Power Surge error message when connecting your DJ Console Rmx then Either your computer will keep on powering the bus and you can ignore the message Or your computer will switch off the USB port and you should unplug your headphones and microphone and reboot your computer with the DJ Console Rmx already connected to the USB port Or you must connect your DJ Console Rmx to the computer through a USB hub featuring an independent power adaptor 5 Does the DJ Console Rmx support other DJ software than the included software Yes the DJ Console Rmx is compatible with all DJing software supporting MIDI controls since the DJ Console Rmx is a MIDI controller except the intentionally locked software pieces provided on a limited number of compatible devices 6 What is the meaning of Rmx in the name DJ Console Rmx Rmx stands for Remix 7 What are the main differences between VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition and VirtualDJ 3 DJC Edition 1 2 VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition is a more recent release than VirtualDJ 3 DJC Edition VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition is tailored for DJ Console Rmx compared to VirtualDJ 3 DJC Edition it features a number of new functions have while some other functions have been r
7. d Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding TFs i p A TE ot ae Microsoft Windows HIKI PS s i p XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit Z Compatible 1 gj Console Rm Differences between DJ Console Rmx amp DJ Console Mk2 1 2 Mechanical differences between DJ Console Rmx and DJ Console Mk2 Enclosure The DJ Console Rmx enclosure is made of metal aluminium plate on top steel sheet on base while the DJ Console Mk2 enclosure is made of plastic Size The DJ Console Rmx offers a mixing surface of 140 sq in 875 sq cm while the DJ Console MK2 s mixing surface is 75 sq in 470 sq cm the DJ Console Rmx therefore provides increased space for mixing Non slip design The DJ Console Rmx features 4 large feet offering a total non slip surface of 5 9 sq in 37 sq cm while the DJ Console Mk2 has 6 smaller non slip pads offering a total non slip surface of 0 75 sq in 4 7 sq cm The DJ Console Rmx weights 7 Ibs 3 2 kg while the DJ Console Mk2 weights 2 5 Ibs 1 15 kg Rack ability The DJ Console Rmx features 4 screw holes 2 on the left panel and 2 o
8. d trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Tn Kec Ea DJ Console Rmx Connections 1 2 USB Connection The DJ Console Rmx connects to a PC or a Mac via the USB port The USB bus needs to be fully powered if the DJ wants to connect the DJ Console Rmx to a low power USB bus a USB hub equipped with a power adapter must be used The DJ Console Rmx features its own 6 5 ft 2 0 m USB cable Audio outputs 4 channel output 2 stereo outputs With VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition outputs 1 2 play the mix i e the music the DJ plays to the audience while outputs 3 4 play the preview i e the music the DJ plays in his her headphones and are also used to play a preview in near field speakers if the DJ is mixing in a cabin set aside from the dance floor With software other than VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition e g with VirtualDJ 5 Pro or Traktor 3 DJ Studio you can also set outputs 1 2 and 3 4 differently i e split the signal so that outputs 1 2 play the music from the left deck of the DJ Console Rmx deck A and outputs 3 4 play the music from the right deck of the DJ Console Rmx deck B This split setting enables DJs to mix several au
9. dio sources on one external mixing deck 4 RCA outputs The RCA output level is 10dBv for use with stereo systems multimedia speakers and mixers 4 1 jack mono outputs The 14 jack output level is 4dBu an outp ut level suitable for PA am plifiers and active speakers Headphones output The headphones outputs 1 4 jack stereo connectors are located both on the front panel and on the top panel Only one headphones output is active at a time connecting headphones to the top panel mutes the headphones output located on the front panel The headphones output is designed for low impedance headphones up to 100 Ohms If you connect headphones featuring a higher impedance level they will work but the headphones volume may be too low for previewing audio when mixing in front of the dance floor Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Microsoft Windows XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit Mac DJ Console Rmx Connections 2 2
10. emoved The main changes are Adjustable pitch scale set the pitch fader scale at 5 8 10 12 16 20 25 33 50 or 100 The lower the scale the higher the accuracy but this limits the number of tracks that can be synchronized with the music currently playing to music tracks featuring similar BPM rates New loop mode set a loop in loop out point in VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition and choose the number of loops New Stop function in addition to the Pause function which stops the playback and sets a Cue in point at the current position VirtualDJ 5 adds a Stop feature which stops the playback while keeping the existing Cue point New Sampler mode VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition lets you save store and play 2 samples on the DJ Console Rmx buttons and set the volume of these samples on the jog wheels Effects on the microphone input flanger chorus reverb pitch shifting iTunes playlists VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition enables DJs to access iTunes playlists while VirtualDJ 3 DJC Edition enables DJs to access iTunes music tracks but not iTunes playlists The online upgrade from VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition to VirtualDJ 5 Pro costs USD149 local applicable VAT Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ
11. inding Microsoft Windows XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit DI P Hercules j rars cj console min Mic Onn J i t fg I WIM UIT ll AECA l Tae Tid I 2 jog wheels for navigating within the music speeding up or slowing down tracks and scratching 1 cross fader and 3 volume faders 2 pitch faders 2x3 buttons for pitch setting 2 for master tempo 2 for Auto Sync and 2 for pitch reset 2x3 buttons for playback control Play Cue Stop 2X2 Rewind Fast Forward buttons for navigating within the loaded audio tracks 2x3 Equalizer knobs and 2 x 3 Kill buttons 2x6 buttons for loops pitch bend effects and sampler 1 button for switching the jog wheels in scratch mode 4 directional buttons up right down left for browsing menus and 2 buttons for loading tracks on the decks 2 gain knobs and 2 buttons for assigning external audio sources on the deck 1 balance knob 1 microphone volume knob 1 microphone on off switch 1 microphone 1 4 jack mono connector 2 Cue Select buttons 1 Cue Main knob for monitoring 1 headphones knob 1 1 4 jack connector for headphones Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries
12. n the right panel for optional rack ears to be fixed in a 6U rack while the DJ Console Mk2 is not designed to be fixed in a rack Controls keys differences between the DJ Console Rmx and the DJ Console Mk2 1 Response time The control keys on the DJ Console Rmx offer shorter response times than those on the DJ Console MK2 The DJ Console Rmx push buttons caps are made from hard materials providing faster response times than the DJ Console Mk2 s soft rubber buttons Pitch fading On the DJ Console Rmx pitch is controlled via 2 pitch faders featuring a centre detent as on CD and vinyl disc players while the DJ Console Mk2 features 2 rotary encoders for setting the pitch Volume setting The DJ Console Rmx provides 5 controls for volume adjustment 3 volume faders 2 gain knobs while the DJ Console MK2 provides only 2 volume faders Equalization The DJ Console Rmx includes 6 kill buttons in addition to the 6 equalization knobs while the DJ Console Mk2 has no kill buttons Browsing The DJ Console Rmx features 4 directional keys Up Right Down Left for browsing music lists these keys combine with the jog wheels when browsing large music lists while the DJ Console Mk2 features a mini stick allowing users to browse menus Preview The DJ Console Rmx enables DJs to set previews using 2 Cue Select buttons 1 per deck and a Cue to Mix rotary knob akin to analog mixing decks while the DJ Console Mk2 features a 4 po
13. ore Audio drivers developed by Hercules Comfortable Controls Stable software VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition 13 8x10 7 35x25cm 6 Included software Comfortable mixing gt VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition PC Mac version Spaced out controls VIRI UAL of DJ Console Rmx to VirtualDJ 5 DJC controls PC Minimum Requirements Specifications 1 GHz CPU or higher 512 MB Ram USB DJ mixing console with audio interface Windows XP Vista 32 64 bit 2 stereo out 2 stereo in Microphone input Mac Minimum Requirements Headphones out for monitoring 1 5 GHz CPU or higher 512 MB RAM Mac OS 10 4 10 5 Large control surface and transport bag Codes Audio Drivers ASIO WDM in Windows CoreAudio in Mac OS X Internal Reference 4780474 Control Mode MIDI amp DirectInput for PC International Barcode 3362934737108 CoreMIDI in Mac OS X USA Canada Barcode 663296412799 USB interface Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not b
14. peakers and 4 RCA outputs with a 10dBv level for mixing decks and hi fi systems while the DJ Console Mk2 4 channel output features 4 RCA outputs with a 4dBu level and 2 1 8 jack stereo outputs with a 4dBu level Microphone and headphones connectors The DJ Console Rmx microphone and headphones connectors are located both on the top and front panels and the control buttons are located on the top panel providing greater flexibility than the DJ Console Mk2 which features microphone and headphones connectors located on the front panel only Software VirtualDJ version The DJ Console Rmx comes with VirtualDJ 5 DJC Edition PC Mac while the DJ Console Mk2 features VirtualDJ 3 DJC Edition MIDI Mapper The DJ Console Rmx is compatible with Hercules MIDI Mapper a software piece enabling advanced MIDI users to assign other MIDI controls to DJ Console Rmx keys Hercules MIDI Mapper is designed for programmers not for standard users since standard DJ software lets you map the controls you want without having to change MIDI commands Portability Bag The DJ Console Rmx comes with a complete transport bag enabling users to carry the DJ Console Rmx where they want this replaces the protective cover amp shoulder strap included with DJ Console Mk2 Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registere
15. sition switch Deck A Deck B Mix Split Hercules DJ Console Rmx features a 2 year warranty Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries VirtualDJ is a registered trademark of Atomics Productions Apple the Apple logo Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding y p att ety et a Microsoft Windows HIKI PS Se a XP Vista 32 bit amp 64 bit Compatible 1 gj Console Rm Differences between DJ Console Rmx amp DJ Console Mk2 2 2 Controls keys differences between the DJ Console Rmx and the DJ Console Mk2 2 Play and Cue buttons The DJ Console Rmx features 6 buttons 2 sets of Play Stop Cue buttons while the DJ Console Mk2 features 4 buttons 2 sets of Play and Cue buttons the DJ Console Rmx therefore enables DJs to pause playback while saving the cue point Jog wheels The DJ Console Rmx s jog wheels are over 3 times more precise than those of the DJ Console Mk2 and their resistance can be adjusted Audio features Line outputs The DJ Console Rmx offers two 4 channel line output formats a 4 1 4 jack mono output with a 4dBu level for PA amplifiers and s
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