Duo MKII - DJ Equipment Mixars - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Duo MKII Mixars

1. Read these Instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all Warnings.

4. Follow all Instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

winder than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

16. Since the appliance coupler is used as the disconnection device, the disconnect device shall remain

17. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as

newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

18. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

19. The apparatus should be used in moderate climate.

20. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. EN 1 The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.Accessories and Driver Installation Check for the following parts included in the package with the main unit: Hardware guide x 1 USB Cable x 1 AC cord x 1 Driver installation Mac No driver needed Windows Download the driver via our website: www.mixars.com Double click on the .exe file to start installation and follow the on-screen instructions. Please note that you may have to reconnect DUO after installation. EN 2 The Mixars Duo is a class-compliant device for Mac OS X however will require drivers for Windows. Please make sure you have completed driver installation before use with Serato DJ.Controls and functions Rear

1. Power On/Off switch

Turns the power of the unit On and Off.

Connect the powercord here.

3. Main output, Balanced XLR

5. Secondary Master output, RCA

Secondary RCA Master output (Unbal.), controlled via the «Master» knob (see 30).

6. Additional Rec. output

Line signal dedicated secondary input for each channel.

8. Main Phono/Line inputs

Main Phono / Line Inputs for each channel. Use the dedicated «Phono / Line» button nearby for selecting the right setting depending on the equipment used (Phono or Line sources).

2 x Extra USB Inputs for connecting various accessories to your computer.

10. Main USB soundcard output

Connect the mixer to your computer using the included USB cable for using it with Serato DJ. Front

Additional Aux input for connecting various Line signal sources, controlled via the «MIC/AUX» knob (see 25).

13. Mic / Aux switch

Select if Using the Mic Input (switch towards left) or the Aux input (switch towards right) Center position turns the Mic/Aux Input off.

14. Channel Fader Curve Adjustment and

Reverse switch Adjust the Channel fader curve characteristics for the corresponding channel and enable or disable Reverse for each channel.

15. Crossfader adjustment and reverse switch

Cf Cut-In: Personalize your Cut. Adjust the Cut-In time for the crossfader. Turn towards left for minumum dead space - faster cut, and towards right for a larger dead space – slower/longer cut-in. Cf Curve: Adjust the Crossfader curve from Hard (towards right) to Soft (towards left). Reverse switch: Reverses the Left with the Right Channel.

Adjust the volume level of the corresponding channel.

Switch between Left, Right, or the mix of both channels.

Use to trigger cue points and samples in Serato DJ. Bank: Switch between pad bank 1 (Cues from 1 to 4) and pad bank 2 (Cues from 5 to 8).

21. Loop / Loop roll

Control the loop and loop roll function in Serato DJ by turning and pressing the knob. Press and hold the «SHIFT» button (see 33) for controlling the loop roll function.

22. FX 1 and FX 2 Control

Adjust the intensity of the corresponding effect by turning the knob, and turn the effect on and off by pressing the «ON» Button. Press and hold «SHIFT» for enabling FX select.

Select the input to be controlled on the corresponding channel. Switch between Phono/Line (see 8), Line (see 7) or Serato - USB (see 10).

27. Trim, EQ, Filter and channel level meters

Trim: Adjust the overall level for the corresponding channel. Hi, Mid, Low: Adjust the equalizer settings for the corresponding channel. Filter: Control the analogue filter for the corresponding channel. Center position: Off Level meters: Display the level of the corresponding channel adjusted via the «Trim» control.

28. Library, Load and Sync controls

Load: Load a track on the corresponding deck by pressing the «Load» Buttons. Library: Scroll the Library by turning the «Library» knob and display the next level by pressing it. Hold «Shift» and press for turning to the previous level. Sync: Syncronize a track to another by pressing the corresponding «Sync» button and turn off the function by pressing «Sync» while holding «Shift».

29. Headphones and Sampler controls

Mix: Turn for adjusting between Cue and Master singnal. Headphones: Adjust the headphones volume. Sampler: Adjust the volume of the sample player. Cue/Sampler switch: Select if controlling the Cue Points or the Sample player with the «Pads» (see 20).

Adjust the volume of the master level signal.

Assign the corresponding channel to the Cue signal.

See Points 21, 22, 28. Hold for enabling the controls: Loop Roll, FX select, Sync-off and Library-back.

34. Master Level Meters

Display the Master Level Signal. EN 4 Please visit https://serato.com/hardware/mixars-duo for our Duo - Serato DJ Quickstart Guide. Please note that all faders and controls support MIDISpecifications

DIMENSIONS 265mm (W) X 369mm (D) X 104.1mm (H) WEIGHT 4.15kg

DIMENSIONS 265mm (W) X 369mm (D) X 104.1mm (H) WEIGHT 4.15kg

DIMENSIONS 265mm (W) X 369mm (D) X 104.1mm (H) WEIGHT 4.15kg

DIMENSIONS 265mm (W) X 369mm (D) X 104.1mm (H) WEIGHT 4.15kg

DIMENSIONS 265mm (W) X 369mm (D) X 104.1mm (H) WEIGHT 4.15kg