GE X-9 User Manual

Professional Digital DJ MixerOWNER’S MANUALCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSI

10 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual3 – ConnectionsThis section gives a brief description of the connec-tions you should make before starting to use the X-9.W

3 Connections TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 11When connecting an ampli-fication system to the X-9, check the inputs of the amplifier. If they look like ei

3 Connections12 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualExternal effects unitUse the SEND and RETURN 1/4” jacks to connect any external effects unit. For full detail

3 Connections TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 13External effectsThe X-9 can send signals to and accept return signals from an external effects unit.Such a u

14 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual4 – Learning moreThe X-9 has four sets of inputs, as well as the two built-in samplers and the microphone input, all of wh

4 Learning more TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 15The two signals that are controlled by the cross-fader are known as A and B.You can set these to be any of

4 Learning more16 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualPlaying a songWhen you have made connections as described in “Connections” on page 10, you can start playin

TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 175 – MenusThe X-9 uses a menu system to allow various func-tions to be enabled.You should read through the menu section (“

5 Menus18 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualFunctionMenu displayMeaning Available settings NotesHeadphone EQ01HPSets headphone EQ to normal, high or low boostn

5 Menus TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 19Program EQ Q values11_ESets the Q value for the EQ bands of the selected program (see “EQ Q setting” on page 28)Af

2 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualImportant Safety PrecautionsIMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.If the plug fi

5 Menus20 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualMic balance18bMBalances the micro-phone signal(hard left) L9 to L1, nor (center) , r1 to r9 (hard right)Can be perf

TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 216 – FadersThe X-9 faders are not all that they appear at first sight! Their behavior can be changed so that their “curve”

6 Faders22 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualCross-fader curveYou can change the way in which the signal is changed from the A to B signals as the cross-fader

TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 237 – EffectsUse the two built-in effects units to add effects to the microphone, the four program signals, the samplers (s

7 Effects24 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualSome music may have rather complex rhythms, and it may be unable to determine the beat automatically.If the X-9 c

7 Effects TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 25Recalling stored effect settingsThere are two procedures, depending on whether the EFFECT key is lit or not.If t

26 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual8 – SamplersThe two samplers can be used to record and play back samples of up to 8 seconds (each) in length.The sample da

8 Samplers TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 27If you want to preview the play-back, use the SAMPLER CUE key (see “Cross-fading” on page 14).Editing samplesBy

28 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual9 – EQEach program has three bands of sweepable EQ with adjustable Q available for changing the way that the signal sounds

9 EQ TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 29The left display and controls can be used for pro-grams 1 and 3, and the right for programs 2 and 4.Use the selector

TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 3CAUTION:…Read all of these Instructions.…Save these Instructions for later use.…Follow all Warnings and Instructions mark

30 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual10 – Specifications, etc.I/O specificationsAudio I/OControl I/OAnalog inputsLINE 1 through LINE 4RCA pin (unbalanced)Input

10 Specifications, etc. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 31Audio specificationsGeneral specificationsProgram equalizationHIGH (frequency range)6 kHz to 20 kH

10 Specifications, etc.32 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualDimensional drawing355 mm (14.4 in)87 mm ( 3.4 in)320 mm (12.6 in)

10 Specifications, etc. TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 33Mounting the X-9 in a rackWhen mounting the X-9 in a 19” rack, use only the supplied rack-mount ea

10 Specifications, etc.34 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualBlock diagramLINE IN 1PHONO IN 1DACPHONO/LINE INDIGITALPHONOLINE INADCDIGITAL IN 1PCROSSFADERTO/FRO

TEAC CORPORATION Phone: (0422) 52-5082 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, JapanTEAC AMERICA, INC.Phone: (323) 726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road

Table of Contents4 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual1 – IntroductionSome notes and precautions ... 5Environmental considerations ...

TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 51 – IntroductionThe X-9 is a sophisticated DJ mixer which allows the connection of many devices, and allows you to mix in

6 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual2 – Getting acquainted with the X-9Road map to front panel functionsThese different sections of the X-9 are described more

2 Getting acquainted with the X-9 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 7Sampler sectionThe sampler section provides the controls for two built-in samplers.These

2 Getting acquainted with the X-98 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s ManualMaster faderThe master fader is used to control the overall level of the mixed signal outp

2 Getting acquainted with the X-9 TASCAM X-9 Owner’s Manual 9Cross-fader and fader controlsThese take care of the A and B outputs which are assigned t