Hercules DJ CONSOLE MK2 Bedienungsanleitung

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................2

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................2

INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................3

3.1.

Installing drivers and software (Mac)...........................................................................3

3.2.

Power consumption .....................................................................................................3

OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................4

4.1.

The cover.....................................................................................................................4

4.2.

The shoulder strap.......................................................................................................4

4.3.

The top face.................................................................................................................

4.4.

The connectors ............................................................................................................6

CONNECTING SPEAKERS ...............................................................................................

.1.

Connecting speakers and/or an external mixer to your DJ Console Mk2 ...................7

USING THE DJ CONSOLE MK2 AT A PARTY .................................................................

6.1.

Overview......................................................................................................................7

6.2.

Selecting an audio source ...........................................................................................8

6.3.

Using the DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel ...................................................................8

6.4.

Previewing with headphones.....................................................................................11

6. .

Working with tracks....................................................................................................11

6.6.

Speeding up or slowing down a piece .......................................................................11

6.7.

Creating cue points....................................................................................................12

6.8.

Creating loops............................................................................................................13

6.9.

Switching from one piece to another .........................................................................13

6.10.

Getting on the microphone ........................................................................................1

6.11.

Adding effects ............................................................................................................16

6.12.

Scratching..................................................................................................................16

MIDI STANDARD SUPPORT ...........................................................................................18

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..............................................................................21

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................22

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION........................................................24

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1. INTRODUCTION

Your DJ Console Mk2 is a powerful and versatile piece of hardware that offers nearly unlimited

possibilities in terms of what you can do with your music. You can use your DJ Console Mk2 on

its own or with an external mixer, and you can mix both digital audio files and analog audio

sources, including turntables. The DJ Console Mk2 is easy to learn and also offers many

advanced functionalities, making it perfect for all users from beginners to seasoned professionals.

The DJ Console Mk2 functions with digital audio files, including MP3s. We would like to draw

your attention to the fact that musical creations are protected by copyright and that you must

comply with all applicable legislations. We strongly encourage you to support artists by acquiring

their works legally.

2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Mac:

Mac G4 / G 1. GHz / Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66GHz or higher

12MB RAM

Operating system: Mac OS® X 10.4 or later

Available USB port

Headphones and/or amplified speakers

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Internet connection

100MB free hard disk space for some applications

Microphone (optional)

PC:

Pentium® III / Athlon™ 1GHz or higher

12MB RAM

Operating system: Windows® XP SP2, Vista 32-bit

Available USB port

Headphones and/or amplified speakers

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Internet connection

100MB free hard disk space for some applications

Microphone (optional)

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3. INSTALLATION

You must install your DJ Console Mk2’s drivers before connecting it to your computer.

Because drivers and software are constantly being developed, the ones provided on your

CD-ROM may not be the most recent versions. You can visit the Hercules website

(ts.hercules.com) to verify this and, if necessary, download the very latest versions.

3.1. Installing drivers and software (Mac)

- Insert the CD-ROM provided into your CD-ROM drive.

The installation CD-ROM appears on your desktop.

- Double click the CD-ROM icon and navigate to the installer package.

- Double-click the installer package and follow the on-screen instructions to launch installation of

the DJ Console Mk2 drivers and Virtual DJ 3 software.

You may be prompted to restart your computer once installation is complete.

3.2. Power consumption

Your DJ Console Mk2 is optimized to achieve low power consumption when connected to your

computer via USB. If you are using a laptop, you can rest assured that your DJ Console Mk2 is

not consuming high amounts of battery power as you mix and scratch your songs. Under the

most taxing conditions, your DJ Console Mk2 will consume approximately 3 0mA of power.

Should you wish, however, you can connect an optional power adapter (not included) and do

away with worries about power consumption altogether. Your power adapter’s DC output should

be at least 3 0mA, for output voltage of between 7V~9V; voltage outside of this range will result

in power being drawn exclusively from your computer via USB. The power adapter must be

regulated, thus ensuring that its output voltage is stable. A regulated power supply is clearly

identified by the marking “Regulated”.

Successfully tested power adapters include:

-Uniross AC/DC Regulated 1. – 12V 700mA Universal mains Adaptor (UNI700RSF)

-Uniross AC/DC Regulated 3 – 12V 1000mA Universal Adaptor (AD10170 )

The DJ Console Mk2 features a male connector, which means that you will need a power adapter

with a female connector to attach to it. The inner pin in the male connector measures 2.0mm in

diameter, while the maximum outer diameter for the connector is 6. mm. This type of jack is

referred to as a center positive polarity jack. Thus, when shopping for a power adapter, an

adapter with the following specifications would be ideal: 9V DC/ 00mA; 2.1mm x . mm plug;

center positive polarity ( ).

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4. OVERVIEW

4.1. The cover

Your DJ Console Mk2 has a cover, allowing you to transport it without any danger of damaging

the top face. The cover can also be attached to the underside of the DJ Console Mk2 as an

inclined base, allowing you to use your DJ Console Mk2 under optimal conditions. By default, the

cover is configured as an inclined base.

To detach the cover:

- Turn over the DJ Console Mk2 and place it on a flat surface.

- Holding the DJ Console Mk2 with one hand, take hold of the

cover by the OPEN opening.

- Pull the cover up towards you, pulling up on one side and

then the other in order to detach the cover.

To replace the cover:

- Position the tabs on the lower part of the cover in the

corresponding slots on the DJ Console Mk2.

- Apply pressure on both sides of the cover where the word

CLOSE appears until it snaps into place.

4.2. The shoulder strap

Your DJ Console Mk2 also features a shoulder strap for easy transportation. To install the

shoulder strap:

- Thread the Velcro flaps through the two buckles on the DJ

Console Mk2.

- Attach the flaps to the Velcro band.

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4.3. The top face

Your DJ Console Mk2 has a variety of controls allowing you to interact with DJ software. There

are two sets of these controls, as the left and right sections of the DJ Console Mk2 each

correspond to a separate deck in DJ software applications. Descriptions of the default function of

each control are provided below.

1. Cut or boost Bass/Medium/Treble frequencies

2. Change music speed (pitch/master tempo) / tweak volume in real time

3. Add effect, cue point (song position), loop on the fly

4. Mouse emulation or track selection

5. LEDs indicating the current mode at a glance

6. Audio source select button

. Speed up or down for accurate mixing

8. Previous/next track or rewind/fast forward

9. Vinyl-style jog wheel

10. Swift cross fader for seamless mixing between the 2 decks

11. Auto-synchronize deck with other deck

12. Play/Pause song / Play from cue point

Note 1: These are descriptions of the DJ Console Mk2’s default functions, which may vary

according to the application you are using.

Note 2: Mouse emulation is enabled via the DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel (please see section

6.3. Using the DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel ).

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4.4. The connectors

Your DJ Console Mk2 features multiple connectors on the front and back faces. With these

connectors you can connect multiple devices, as illustrated in the diagrams below:

Back face

Front face

RCA and minijack analog ou

tputs:

speaker system(s) and/or external

mixer

Line In/Phono In switches

(Phono In features a special

phono preamp)

Microphone volume

control/Talkover button

(press to enable/disable)

Microphone input:

mono microphone

Headphone

input

Headphone

volume

control

Headphone output

selector

Peak volume

indicator

Grounding screws for

phono inputs

Optional

power input

Stereo RCA inputs: Deck A (1/2),

Deck B (3/4)

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5. CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Two types of connectors are available for connecting speakers: RCA and minijack. An RCA plug

corresponds to a channel, while a minijack plug corresponds to an output (composed of two

channels), which is why there are 4 RCA plugs and 2 minijack plugs. Select the type of plug

according to the type of speakers you will be connecting. Normally, Outputs 1/2 will be used for

your live mix playing in the room, and Outputs 3/4 will be used for monitoring or connecting an

external mixer. The Outputs 3/4 connector and the headphone jack always output the same

audio data.

5.1. Connecting speakers and/or an external mixer to your DJ

Console Mk2

- Make sure that your computer is switched off and that the optional power adapter is

disconnected, if you have one.

- Connect your main set of speakers to the Output 1/2 RCA plugs (plug 1 corresponds to the left

speaker, plug 2 to the right speaker) or to the Output 1/2 minijack plug.

- If you have a second set of speakers (monitoring speakers, for example), connect the speakers

to the Output 3/4 RCA plugs (plug 3 corresponds to the left speaker, plug 4 to the right speaker)

or to the Output 3/4 minijack plug. You can also connect an external mixer to these plugs.

Your speakers and/or external mixer are now ready or use with your DJ Console Mk2.

6. USING THE DJ CONSOLE MK2 AT A PARTY

6.1. Overview

You are now about to learn everything a DJ needs to know to host his or her first parties. Let’s

start at the beginning, namely setting up the party: no DJ would allow himself to arrive

unprepared, which is why he would have organized his material and selected his records

beforehand.

You should do the same by sorting through your music. Have a good look through your collection

of CDs as well as MP3 and AIFF (for Mac) files and select the songs you are going to use. In

order to be able to mix tracks effectively, you must know the pieces perfectly.

When you’re ready, make sure that you have all the hardware you will need. Got your computer,

DJ Console Mk2, a pair of speakers, headphones and microphone handy? Perfect, then you’re

ready to go!

You’re probably asking yourself: and now, how do I get started? By way of introduction, here are

the basic principles of DJing: a DJ works with two decks (or turntables). The first deck plays one

part of the musical piece, while the DJ uses the second deck to listen to the next part on his

headphones. He can then work on this second part (speed it up so that it is at the same tempo as

the rest of the piece, etc.) before playing it out loud. At the end of a part, the DJ plays the part on

the other deck by doing a mix, which is to say a blending of the two parts creating a perfect

transition.

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Please read through the following sections to learn more about the art of DJing. We also

recommend that you consult the help documentation of the software supplied with your DJ

Console Mk2 for additional information.

6.2. Selecting an audio source

Each deck is equipped with an audio source select button, located next to that deck’s volume

slider. Using the audio source select button, you can choose the audio source to be used on that

deck. The corresponding LED indicates the mode you are in.

- LED is off: You are in Input mode. The deck is using what is coming from the corresponding

inputs (1/2 for Deck A, 3/4 for Deck B). This is perfect if you have a turntable connected to one

of the inputs, for example, and want to scratch using the turntable itself.

- LED is on: You are in Computer mode. The deck is using what is coming from your computer,

such as MP3 files. You can manipulate the audio using your DJ Console Mk2 in a variety of

ways (mix/scratch, adjust Bass, Medium and Treble frequencies, etc.). You will use a software

application, such as Virtual DJ, to select your playlist, add effects, set loops, cue points and so

on.

For information on locking into a mode, please see section 6.3. Using the DJ Console Mk2

Control Panel.

6.3. Using the DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel

To access the DJ Console Mk2 Control Panel, browse to Applications/Hercules/DJ Console

Mk2/Control Panel.

The Control Panel allows you to manage your DJ Console Mk2’s various settings.

- Output Channels: There are 2 sets of sliders (1-2, 3-4), which function as master volume

controls for the corresponding outputs. You can alter the balance (left/right) using the balance

sliders on top of each output channel slider. The pictograms below each output channel slider

display whether the corresponding deck is in Computer or Input mode (a computer icon for

Computer mode, a turntable icon for Input mode). You can lock into a mode by clicking the lock

icon beside each pictogram: red means it has been locked.

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- Input Channels: To enable microphone recording or recording of your inputs, click the

microphone or line input icons at the bottom of this window. Please note that when recording

your microphone, you temporarily lose the use of Inputs 1/2.

Main section:

- Talkover Attenuation: Here you can enable a function that lets you talk on your microphone

over the music being played in the room, by attenuating or reducing the level of the music

(please see section 6.10. Getting on the microphone). You can select an attenuation level using

the slider (-3, -6 or -9 dB). The Talkover Attenuation button in this section lights up when this

function is enabled.

Push the microphone volume control/talkover button on the console’s front face to turn your

microphone on or off. When your microphone is on, the On Air indicator in this section

lights up; when your microphone is off, the On Air indicator goes dim.

Your headphone output status is also displayed in this section: Deck A, Deck B, Mix or Split

(please see section 6.4. Previewing with headphones).

Advanced section:

- Jog Wheels Settings: Here you can select whether to enable both jog wheels (default), or

disable one or both of the jog wheels.

- Cross Fader Settings: This option allows you to select different presets for the cross fader,

including the “Beatmix” curve (a dipless curve, or a curve with no dip), “Dipped” curve and

“Scratch” curve. These different presets represent different points where the music cuts out as

you move the cross fader from left to right and vice versa. The two sides of the curve (left and

right) are always a mirror image of one another.

You can also lock the cross fader in the left, right or center position. For example, it may be

useful to lock it in the center position if you prefer to manually switch from one track to another

using the volume sliders rather than the cross fader. That way, even if you move the cross

fader, your output will stay locked in the center.

- Use External Mixer: Select this option to send whatever is being played on Deck A to Outputs

1/2, and whatever is being played on Deck B to Outputs 3/4, allowing you to mix via an

external mixer. You must also properly configure your DJ software to operate in external

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mixing mode. The cross fader does not function in this mode, nor does the headphone output

selector.

To use an external mixer with your DJ Console Mk2:

- Connect your external mixer to the Output 1/2 and Output 3/4 RCA connectors:

- Enable the Use External Mixer option.

- Launch your mixing software.

The sound played on Deck A is directed to Outputs 1/2 and the sound played on Deck B is

directed to Outputs 3/4.

To carry out headphone monitoring, you must connect the headphones to the headphone

output on your external mixer.

If you connect your DJ Console MK2 to an external mixer :

- With a professional quality external mixer, we recommend that you set the level to +4dB.

- If your external mixer is an entry-level model (which does not support +4dB), adjust the

gain to a reduced level on the mixer. If you have connected an external audio source to

your DJ Console MK2 and want to raise the sound level of this external source, you

should connect the mixer between the external source and the DJ Console MK2, and

adjust the gain on the external mixer.

- Enable DJ Mouse: This option enables mouse emulation, allowing you to move the screen

pointer via the ministick.

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