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| Product type | DJ mixer |
| Brand | Ecler |
| Model | HAK 360 |
| Category | Mixer |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Power supply type | Mains (alternating current) |
| Supply voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 20 W |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 300 x 250 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Inputs | 2 x Line (RCA), 2 x Phono (RCA), 2 x Micro (Jack) |
| Outputs | 1 x Master (RCA), 1 x Headphone (Jack) |
| Functions | Crossfader, 3-band EQ per channel, pre-listening (Cue) |
| Compatibility | Turntables, CD players, smartphones |
| Maintenance and cleaning | Clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents. |
| Safety | Do not expose to moisture. Unplug before cleaning. |
| Spare parts and repairability | Contact Ecler customer service for parts. Professional repair recommended. |
| General information | Manual downloadable in PDF from notice-facile.com |
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USER MANUAL HAK 360 Ecler
3.1. Placement and mounting 05
3.2. Input signal sources 06
3.2.1. Turntables 06
3.2.2. Microphones 06
3.2.3. CD-Players, Mini Disc, Tape... 06
3.2.4. Direct access to the main mix 06
All numbers subject to variation due to production tolerances. ECLER SA reserves the right to make changes or improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications.
1. IMPORTANT REMARK
Congratulations! You are the owner of a genuine ECLER professional equipment. The HAK360 Performance Mixing Instrument has been carefully researched in collaboration with leading performers, developed with the highest quality components, and efficiently manufactured under strict quality controls.
The HAK360 is a dedicated Hip-Hop Instrument, its features have been specially designed for scratch, beat juggling and other specific “Turntablist” techniques, although it surely can be used with other styles of music such as House, Trance, Drum 'n' Bass or Techno Mixing.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from your mixing unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT - before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and take seriously into account all considerations specified within it. We strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our Authorised Technical Services.
This apparatus must be earthed through its mains cable.
Do not expose the unit to rain or water splashes, and do not place liquid containers or incandescent objects like candles on top of the unit. Do not obstruct the ventilation with any kind of material.
Any change in the configuration of the unit must be carried out by a qualified technician. Should any connection / disconnection task be done, always disconnect the unit from the mains supply.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
2. INTRODUCTION
The HAK360 is basically a four channel mixer divided into two channel faders (Line or Phono fader) a fully featured microphone input and a Session-Mix function. The unit features professional XLR3 balanced outputs and is equipped with a new ECLER oversized switching power supply which offers extraordinary better dynamics, and a flexible universal power input. The new Switching Power Supply operates under voltages between 90 and 264V at 47 to 63Hz with no need to make any internal adjustments (adapted to the mains voltage in any country of the world!).
The revolutionary innovation of this new HAK360 is the integration of an ETERNAL Inductive Crossfader, a long awaited contactless concept exclusively developed by ECLER (Patent Pending). The use of an exclusive ECLER magnetic field system combined with a custom high quality glides mechanism gives the ETERNAL Crossfader an incredibly smooth movement, an instantaneous cut-in-time, and of course virtually unlimited life performance. In addition to the standard REVERSE and full SHAPE adjustment The proper ETERNAL Inductive Fade system allowed ECLER to integrate unique's "Tuning" features that will give the HAK360 the most accurate "battle" set-up: Electronic CUT-IN-TIME correction and CROSSMODE selection (Fade/Switch crossfader modes).
The new custom ECLER channel faders are combined to a high quality VCA process which offers, in contrast to conventional faders, a much higher lifetime and the possibility to modify and reverse the attenuation curve (Shape Adjustment for "Mixing" and "Scratching"). ECLER Laboratories did test the new ECLER fader lifetime up to 4.000.000 Operations!
The overall instrument features 2+2 mixable channels (channel one, channel two, session, mic), with 5+1 stereophonic inputs and one microphone input (2 Phono, 2 Line, 1 Session, 1 Microphone). Two main channels feature a three band equalizer with full frequency cut, a gain control, a balance slider, a new ergonomic channel CUT toggle switch, and PFL function in order to display its level directly on the VU-meter and hear it through the headphones.
3. INSTALLATION
3.1. Placement and mounting
The first thing to take into consideration when placing your HAK is your comfort and an easy access to all the connections. The HAK360 is basically conceived as a tabletop mixer and its usual placement will be between two vinyls or CD players. The optional metallic side profiles kit allows you to firmly fix your HAK to the surface over which it is placed or over its own profiles (Fig.1). These profiles also allow to tilt the mixer's position for an easier operation.
Because of the high gain of the PHONO and MICROPHONE inputs, always try to place the mixer as far away as possible from noise sources (dimmers, engines, etc.) and mains wires. For the very same reason, and under any circumstance, you should never remove the unit's metallic cover.
The power consumption of the HAK is very low, so they don't need any cooling, but you should avoid extreme temperatures and the atmosphere should be as dry and dustfree as possible.
The HAK360 operates now with a new universal input power supply "Switching Power Supply" and can perfectly works without any internal modification from 90V to 264V – 47 to 63Hz. Make sure that the mains-wire is far away from the signal-cables in order to avoid any possible audio hum.
In order to protect the unit from an eventual electrical overload it carries a 500mA fuse. Should it ever blow up, unplug the unit from mains and replace it with an identical one. If the new fuse blows again contact immediately with our authorized technical service.
ATTENTION: NEVER SHORT-CIRCUIT THE SECURITY PATH NOR USE A HIGHER VALUE FUSE.
CAUTION: Fuse substitutions have to be performed by a qualified technician.
3.2. Input signal sources
3.2.1. Turntables
Turntables need a phono cartridge and an intact needle. Consider using specialized cartridges and needles for hard scratching application. Remember also to replace the needle approximately every 500 hours of use. Turntables must be fitted with magnetic cartridges of 5.6 to 140mV nominal output level. The PHONO inputs (8) of the HAK360 have a very good headroom so they can accept high output level cartridges. If you use low output, moving coil cartridges, you will need to use an external preamplifier, placed as near as possible to the turntable and connected between the cartridge and the mixer.
Please take care on the correct assignment of channels to the Phono inputs and that the turntables ground cable is connected to the HAKs GND (4).
3.2.2. Microphones
The HAK is equipped with a COMBO type connection (16). The COMBO connector combines a XLR-3 connexion and a jack connexion in the same connector. These inputs allow for the use of balanced wires. Connections are as follows:
| XLR 3 | Stereo Jack | ||
| HOT or direct signal | Pin 2 | Tip | |
| COLD or inverted signal | Pin 3 | Ring | |
| GROUND | Pin 1 | Sleeve |
Low impedance (200 to 600Ω) monophonic microphones must be used. For non balanced microphones we recommend monophonic jack plugs although stereo ones are also suitable if the ring is short-circuited to the sleeve. An XLR connector could also be used for non-balanced signals if pin 1 and 3 are short-circuited.
Micro channel is equipped with an INSERT connection (14) in order to insert external effect units only to this channel. The insertion is made by using a stereo jack, the tip of the jack is the send and the central ring the return.
3.2.3. CD Players, Mini-Disc, Tape...
Line level devices such as Compact Discs, Tape recorders, Mini-Disc or Video Recorders can be connected to any LINE input (7). Any of these inputs can handle high level signals. Sensitivity of LINE inputs is rated at -10dBV. This allows connection of virtually any audio source.
3.2.4. Direct access to the main mix
The HAK360 offers a direct access to the main mixing bus MIX (5), allowing the connection of external effect units. Furthermore, the SESSION (6) input allows linking other mixers to the HAK. This Function is especially useful for “Team Battle”.
To switch the mixer on push the switch labelled POWER (1) located in the back panel - the two bottoms Vu-meter, ON leds will light up. Although the switching noise produced by the HAK360 is very low and almost inexistent when starting up the HAK with the main faders down, we highly recommend the "safe power-up sequence", which means that you should switch on your audio devices in the following order:
- Sound sources
- Mixer, equalizers, active filters
- Finally, power amplifiers.
Powering off should be done by following the exact reverse sequence in order to avoid any possible damage to the loudspeakers.
4.2. Monitoring System
The HAK is equipped with a flexible and easy monitoring system that will allow the performers to finely tune PFL (Pre-fader listening) and PGM (Program Monitor) levels of the main inputs through the VU-METER and the HEADPHONES.
For HEADPHONES monitoring, the PGM/PFL switch (33) allows you to select between post fader or pre-fader listening. In PFL position, the PFLs crossfader (35) allows you to quickly fade between the two prelistening channels PFL.
The HAK360 VU-METER can display PFL Mono signals (VU1-PFL1 / VU2-PFL2) or PGM Mix signal (Sum of PGM) through a PFL/PGM selector (34).
4.3. Channel gain
All the HAK360 input channels have accessible input sensitivity GAIN (20) and ADJ (15) controls. These controls have the function of compensating for differences of level existing between the sound sources connected to the table.
All input sensitivity adjustments must be done very carefully using the VU-METER and/or headphones as a reference and avoiding that all the red LEDS of the VU-METER light up, otherwise input could be clipped (Overload). MIC input gain control is located in back panel ADJ (15).
4.4. Channel equalization
The tone controls for each of the two main channels provide a +10/-30dB boost/cut at high and low frequencies and +10/-25dB at the mid range. This great attenuation range is specially indicated for the famous "kill" effect, which cuts the band over which it performs. Following indications of experienced DJs, we have arrayed the control-knobs of the EQ section horizontally. This placement enables a more comfortable area to work with. Additionally, the HAK360 offers a dedicated balance control over each channel.
MICRO channel has two band (bass, treble) tone control.
ATTENTION: Use equalization carefully, by boosting too much the low frequency range, you can induce an excessive displacement of the speakers membrane.
4.5. Program Reverse Switch
Program Reverse Switch activation (22) drives sound sources connected to INPUT 1 to INPUT 2 and vice versa but without changing GAIN adjustments.
4.6. ECLER Faders
The HAK360 uses a new generation of ECLER faders featuring an improved precision and very smooth movement, a very fast cut-in-time, and extra long life performance tested up to 4.000.000 operations when combined to the ECLER VCA system (VCA=Voltage Controlled Amplifier).
Thanks to the VCA concept, it's possible to modify the gain/attenuation behaviour of faders. The HAK360 provides this "Curve Adjustment" feature, enabling you to control the fade-in and fade-out characteristics of each channel faders. Two knobs Shape (44) at the housings front let you adjust the response curve from soft to hard independently. Each fader channel also features REVERSE function, through the so-called "Hamster Switch" which reverses (43) the crossfader normal direction. Depending on the chosen "fader direction", you can perform crossfader "cuts" and "transforms" by moving the faders in the same direction.
To replace the genuine ECLER Faders, please refer to Sec. 4.9
4.7. ETERNAL Crossfader
The ECLER ETERNAL Crossfader is an inductive fade technology based on a magnetic control. An extremely light aluminium screen (0,5 gr.) cuts the flux lines of a magnetic field created between two sets of coils. This electromagnetic modulation controls an assigned Voltage Controlled Amplifier that modifies the gain/attenuation of the signal. The contactless technology is combined with a custom high quality glides mechanism to offer a very smooth touch and succeed the most accurate Crossfader system!
The ETERNAL concept does have obvious advantages upon other existing systems using optical technology. Unlike optoelectronic elements, the inductive concept is resistant to smoke, moisture, temperature and aging.
Other electromagnetic systems found on the market are particularly sensible to the lateral room of the mechanism, and have heavier mobile elements (magnets or iron plates) that add an excessive weight to the crossfader. Such systems usually have a strange feel that can bother highly precise manipulations such as Scratching and Beat Juggling.
The ETERNAL Crossfader also features new "Tuning" features that will give the HAK360 the most accurate Crossfader adjustment :
- CROSSMODE selector (45): depending of how sharp you want to get your "scratches", the HAK360 allows you to set-up the crossfader performance in FADE or SWITCH. The FADE Mode will give the crossfader a progressive "roll-off" curve meanwhile the SWITCH Mode will "square" the crossfader curve in order to perform almost as a Switch for fast "scratches". Both curve modes are finely tuned by the SHAPE Adjustment potentiometer.
- SHAPE Adjustment (48): a knob SHAPE at the housing front let you adjust the crossfader slope from soft to hard.
- REVERSE Switch (46): so-called "Hamster Switch", which reverses the crossfader normal direction. Depending on the chosen "fader direction", you can perform "cuts" and "transforms" by moving the Crossfader in the same direction.
- Electronic CUT-IN-TIME correction(47): a small rotary potentiometer of the housing front plate will allows you to finely adjust the crossfader "Cut-in-time". The "Cut-in-time" is the distance between the extreme end of the crossfader and the very first "fade-in" point. The shortest position will give you almost an instant "Cut-in-time"; to find the shortest "Cut-in-time", the crossfader must be locked on the very end of the potentiometer in fade-out position (the PGM is fully attenuated) and the CUT-IN-TIME knob must be turned to the right until (just before) you get the sound. To lengthen the crossfader "Cut-in-time", turn the knob to the left.
4.8. Cutter / Transformer
Both Cut Switches (36) found inside the HAK360 are high quality components which have proven through the years their excellence due to their great precision and endurance. Using them, you can perform (similar to a "hard" set fader) total cuts to the respective channel. If this cut-off is done rhythmically to the beat, you will achieve the famous Transform effect.
The direction of the Cut switch can be customized individually (8 positions) after unscrewing the front cover (Sec 4.9).
4.9. Replaceable components (Faders, Crossfader, Switches)
In addition to an internally modular assembly system, the HAK have mounted in an easy-to-replace module all the main components that suffer an especially high wear: the two main faders, the crossfader and the cut switches. All these components can be substituted by just using a screwdriver because they have multipin connectors.
In order to replace any of the elements, proceed as follows:
- Remove the fader buttons from the HAKs silver-plated surface.
- Unscrew the module from the front panel.
- Remove it from its fitting hole.
- Remove the screws which correspond to the element you wish to exchange.
- Unplug the multipin connectors.
- Replace it with a new one.
- Plug in the multipin that you unplugged in step 5.
- Gently put the front panel back in its place.
- Screw it tight.
- Put the fader buttons back on its place.
ATTENTION: Always use original ECLER GENUINE SPARE PARTS for your HAK360.
4.10. Routing to external effects units
The HAKs two mixable channels offer a switchable effects path (31), allowing you to route the output signal to an external effects unit (ex. Reverb, sampler...) and loop it back to the HAK. When the button is pressed, the effects path is active, effect led is on (30).
The EFF output (12) should be connected to the audio input of a stereo effects unit. The units output can then be connected back to the HAK360 through the MIX (5) input. The MIX input is a direct access to the mixing buss, allowing no further control over volume or tone.
4.11 Outputs
Headphones: in order to obtain a high performance, these should be of the high impedance type (200-600Ω). Plug them to the PHONES output (42), in the front panel, by means of a standard stereo jack. Sleeve is Ground, Ring is Right Channel and Tip is Left Channel.
The HAK360 has two main outputs OUT1 (10-11), balanced XLR 3, 0dB on 600Ω and OUT2 (9) RCA, +6dB on 1kΩ with their own volume control by using a rotary knob to adjust the output signal. Small plastic black Jumpers (A set of 5 jumpers is delivered with the HAK360) can internally adjust (Fig 2) main outputs to +6dBV (2V) or 0dBV (1V). The HAK360 features a 0dB led indicator (24) nearby the MASTER 1 LEVEL potentiometer in order to adjust and control your OUT/MASTER signal. The 0dB led indicates when the Output 1 signal goes over the nominal reference adjustment. This red LED should be blinking during the performance and never remain permanently lightened up.
ATTENTION: You must be careful when setting up the general output level of the mixer. The "clip" display of the connected power amplifiers must never remain permanently lightened up, but do it occasionally by following the rhythm of the bass signals that are being played.
The HAK360 mixer has a REC (13) output of 0dBV nominal on 10kΩ load.
5. FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS
5.1. Ground loops
Ensure at all times that no signal sources reaching the mixing desk and no devices connected to its output have their earths interconnected; that is, earth should never reach them via two or more different paths, as this could lead to humming which could even interfere with sound reproduction quality. In order to avoid earth loops, ensure that the shielding of cables, if connected to the chassis, are never connected with each other.
5.2. Audio connections
As a general rule of thumb, make the signal connections as short as possible and use the best connectors and cable available. Cables and connectors are frequently held cheap, forgetting that a bad connection can result in a poor sound quality.
5.3. Background noise
The use of active circuitry can yield, depending on the configuration, to a significant noise level. The HAK mixer has been designed for the minimum possible noise. Anyway, the noise level will always depend on the correct use and installation of the mixer. It is not the same setting up the FADER at "2" and the MASTER at "10" that the other way round; FADER at "10" and MASTER at "2". In the first case you get a poor signal to noise ratio that will be fully amplified by the master while on the second we have a good signal to noise ratio only amplified by "2". As a result, the background noise is greater in the first case than in the second one.
5.4. Cleaning
The front panel should not be cleaned with dissolvent or abrasive substances because silk-printing could be damaged. To clean it, use a soft cloth slightly wet with water and neutral liquid soap; dry it with a clean cloth. Be careful that water never gets into the amplifier through the holes of the front panel.
5.2. Audioanschlüsse
- IMPORTANT REMARK
- INTRODUCTION
- INSTALLATION
- Placement and mounting
- Input signal sources
- Turntables
- Microphones
- CD Players, Mini-Disc, Tape...
- Direct access to the main mix
- Monitoring System
- Channel gain
- Channel equalization
- Program Reverse Switch
- ECLER Faders
- ETERNAL Crossfader
- Cutter / Transformer
- Replaceable components (Faders, Crossfader, Switches)
- Routing to external effects units
- Outputs
- FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Ground loops
- Audio connections
- Background noise
- Cleaning
- Audioanschlüsse
Brand : Ecler
Model : HAK 360
Category : Mixer