Speakerplans.com Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > General > Electro Frying Forum
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - inside BEHRINGER DDM4000, 32bit Digi Mixer(update)
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

inside BEHRINGER DDM4000, 32bit Digi Mixer(update)

 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 9>
Author
Message
nineleaves View Drop Down
Young Croc
Young Croc


Joined: 31 August 2007
Status: Offline
Points: 1327
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (1) Thanks(1)   Quote nineleaves Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: inside BEHRINGER DDM4000, 32bit Digi Mixer(update)
    Posted: 23 January 2009 at 9:37am
{a post i also sorted for ucapps.de, may interest folks here too:}

A little while back behringer made a pioneer djm 600 mixer clone.. it sucked really badly on many levels, it was wrong and poorly built. they obviously got their fingers burnt, as their new flagship ddm 4000 digital dj mixer is quite the opposite ;)

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DDM4000.aspx
(their new, rubbish website)

Dispite being lighter than you might expect, it is built as well as any mixer youd pay top dollar for; it packs more features & sound fidelity than its 'rivals' and rolls in at an obscenely cheap £250 / $300 :)
and honestly, after using it.. i personally couldnt justify buying the priceier alternatives ;)

hmm, its based on 2x 400mhz analog devices blackfin dsps & cirrus logic 114db adc/dacs.. under specced it is not ;)

certain widgets like bpm syncronised effects are increadibly fun & useful, also features eq and dynamics processing on all channels. the mic section also has its own effects section for adding reverb etc ..and supports channel ducking for announcements/radio talkover.

digital out also, however no digi ins :/ ..would be nice to see, as would remove one more adc/dac stage when using the cdj-1000's

the mixer was probably designed with being paired up with the cdj's in mind, as dispite the odd orange and blue dominated lighting scheme it actually fits in very nicely with the decks :)

also, took the time to test the players and mixer with midi control from the mixer to use it as a control surface for traktor ! ..and used the time code cd's in the cdj 1000's to control the scratching section of traktor to manipulate music on the pc also. i can confirm all of this works flawlessly :) ..supprised at that ! ..was expecting a niggle.

unfortunately, this does mean ill never build a mios traktor controller ;) :) ..ah well, more time for other projects :)

right.. down to business:




..and lights off, ooh ! pretty ;)


nice speckled silver/black finish :)
also modded the usual problem of overly bright blue leds, 4.7k added worked a treat.. tho maybe the next value up for some peoples tastes, only this doesnt burn the retinas out now ;)


EL backlit screen.


sliders are standard resistive tracks, not optical as reported some places !
nice, slightly resistive feel.. marked with a B in a triangle


new power opamps for headphones, supprisingly good.
manages to run even relatively insensitive headphones like my other set, the akg k702 reference cans quite loudly.
the sony mdr's are dangerous !




dsp card with two 400mhz blackfin dsps !










a supprising ammount of shielding & rfi filtering for a 'budget' product ;)


very simple smps ..not many linear psus in berry stuff these days.






the plastic screen guard needed wiping from the inside to clear some residue from manifacturing ..not bad, but a noticeable streek on the plastic.

main board:
* 2x xtal - 16mhz
* 2x headphone amps - cool audio V4580L high current opamps.
* 2X AMTEL - ATMEGA8 RISC PIC
    8-Kbyte self-programming Flash Program Memory, 1-Kbyte SRAM, 512 Byte EEPROM, 6 or 8 Channel 10-bit A/D-converter. Up to 16 MIPS throughput at 16 Mhz. 2.7 - 5.5 Volt operation.
(lots of:)
* 74HCT165 - 8 bit parrallel in serial out shift registers
* 74HCT595 - 8-bit serial-in, serial or parallel-out shift register
* 74HC4051 - 8-Channel Analog Multiplexer
* 74HCT244 - Octal buffer, line driver; 3-state (afew)
main board, analog i/o section:
* jrc - 4580 - dual bipolar opamp, 0.0005% dist, 15mhz, 5v/us slew, 0.8uv/vn (standard behringer faire)
* st - 074c - quad jfet opamps, 0.01% dist, 3mhz, 16v/us slew, 15nv/vn (old opamps, very odd !)

dsp card:
* 2x analog devices - black fin, adsp-bf532 - 400mhz !! (800 MMACS) 32 bit dsps.
http://www.analog.com/en/embedded-processing-dsp/blackfin/adsp-bf532/processors/product.html
* samsung k4s281632i-uc75 - 128mb sdram, 3.3v 133mhz/cl3
* hynix - hy57v161610ftp-7 - sdram, 3.3v, 16m, 64ms, 133mhz
* xtal - 25mhz
* xtal - 11.289
* 74LVT244 - Low Voltage Octal Buffer/Line Driver
* 1x cirrus logic - cs4351 - 24-Bit, 192kHz, 2ch dac, 112 dB, -100db thd, with Line Driver
* 2x cirrus logic - cs4345 - 24-Bit, 192kHz, 2ch dac, 105 dB, -90db thd (marked 345c071)
* 4x cirrus logic - cs4272 - 24 bit, 192khz, 2ch adc & dac codec, 114db snr, -100db thd/n.
* 1x cirrus logic - cs4271 - 24 bit, 192khz, 2ch adc & dac codec, 108(adc)/114db snr, -98/100db thd/n.

NEW Test Results:

Hi again,
finally had the time to run some diagnostics on this little unit to determine how far it can be pushed signal wise & heres the results gleaned with passable, but less than optimal equipment.
when discounting what anomalous distortion the measuring equipment adds to the data, id have to say this mixer certainly should perform pretty much to its spec sheet breakdown :)

the behringer blampf:

AUDIO INPUTS
Mic 1/2 (XLR, electronically balanced)
Max. input level            -14 dBu
Input impedance             2 kΩ
Phono (RCA)
Max. input level            -18 dBu
Input impedance             47 kΩ
Line (RCA)
Max. input level            +30 dBu
Input impedance             15 kΩ

AUDIO OUTPUTS
OUT A (XLR, balanced)
Max. output level           +21 dBu
Output impedance            200 Ω
OUT A / OUT B / TAPE (RCA)
Max. output level           +21 dBu
Output impedance            100 Ω
Phones Out                   max. 260 mW @ 100 Ω / 1 % THD
S/PDIF                       (coaxial, 16 bit, 44.1 kHz)

EQUALIZER
Stereo Low                  -? dB/+12 dB
Stereo Mid                  -? dB/+12 dB
Stereo High                 -? dB/+12 dB
Mic Low                     -12 dB/+12 dB, Shelving
Mic Mid                     -12 dB/+12 dB, Peak
Mic High                    -12 dB/+12 dB, Shelving

DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR
DSP                         2x Analog Devices Black Fin
AD/DA converter             24-bit Sigma-Delta/128-times
                              oversampling/Cirrus
Sampling rate               44.1 kHz
LCD display                 320 x 40 pixel
MIDI interface               5-pin DIN jacks In/Out/Thru

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response
Mic                         25 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Phono                       20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Line                        20 Hz – 20 kHz, +0/-3 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
Mic                         > 87 dB
Phono                       > 83 dB
Line                        > 102 dB
Distortion (THD)            < 0,009 % (Line – OUT A)
Crosstalk                   < -80 dB / 1 kHz (Line)

POWER SUPPLY
Mains voltage / fuse
100 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz      T 1 A H 250 V
Power consumption            max. 20 W
Mains connector              standard IEC receptacle

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions (H x W x D)      approx. 4 1/3" x 12 3/5" x 15 1/2" (110 mm x 320 mm x 392 mm)
Weight                      approx. 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg)

MY Blamf:

the simple, general rule of thumb gleaned from the bench testing below:

* keep input signals on or below the yellow 0db mark to maximise resolution/quality of incoming signal, whilst allowing sufficent internal overhead to prevent effects and eqs clipping.

* keep output below +8db for cleanest sound, try setting the gain of your pa to match this (with limiting applyed beyond this).
* definately do not exceed 12db if you want your sound to remain clean.
* itll sound crap & youll probably break things attached to this, if you push it waay into the clip region ;)


The full breakdown:
NOTE: measured with ARTA & Saffire le soundcard, performance of unit may well be higher on accounts of distortion & noise floor.. as the figures quoted will include what marginal hash it generates too.
disregard the 156hz peak, this seems to have nothing to do with the mixer.

Also noise & 1k sine sources used as an arbatary standard of sorts for these tests, no notable increase/decrease in distortion was noted with changing frequencys.


dig out:
* noise floor - -105db 100hz, 4.1k, -110db 20k, -83.5db
* 1.15v pulse train, well defined edges.

Line IN (ch1):
line modes:
* full gain without raised output noise floor.
* With max gain - +14dbu/(-12dbfs)/1.81v (at 1k) without clipping.
   (shows +9 clipping on ddm)
* gain trim range - 40db
* freq resp appears to be ruler flat

phono mode:
* max gain noise floor - -75db 100hz, -94db 7k, -85db 20k

output a:
* +21 dbu before distortion.
* +8db on ddm meter (11v) cleanest sound setting. - (THD 0.011%, 21 dbu)
* +12db on ddm meter (14.5v) max 'clean' setting. - (THD 0.028%, 23.5 dbu)
* clip starts to flicker on ddm meter (23v). - (THD 0.83%, 27.5 dbu)  
* beyond clip on ddm (27v) power rail limit. - (THD 1.63%, 29 dbu)
* 27v peak, for 11v out (knob at 12 o clock) before marginal distortion rise.
* opamp lower power rail seems to collapse before upper.
* any output level, neglegible noise floor does not rise.
* scope measured hf noise, mostly out of audio band: 22mv/rms aprox, 45mv peak.

output b:
* +21 dbu before distortion.
* same breakdown as above.
* any output level, neglegible noise floor does not rise.
* scope measured hf noise, mostly out of audio band:
1500 NS cycle semi random sine noise (666.66KHZ)
115mv rms, 190mv peak

tape output:
as with b, but gain fixed to 1:1.

headphones:
15.5v out - clean output (+20.5dbu, thd 0.025)
18.5v clip limit (+25.5dbu, thd 0.11)
(no load)



Digital out, idle all inputs set to minimum level.


Phono in mode, with gain set to maximum.


Standard eq settings, low and high set to max gain.


Standard eq settings, mid set to max gain.


Standard eq settings, low and high set to min gain.
interestingly, the cuts slope rather than shelf as with gain.
after a little thought i concluded this is probably a better idea ;)


Standard eq settings, mid set to min gain.
around about -70db dip.


output a, at 11.5v.


output a, at 14.5v.


output a, at 23v.


output a, at 27v. rail limit.


headphone out 15.5v (no load)


headphone out 18.5v (no load)



Edited by nineleaves - 15 February 2009 at 9:22pm
Back to Top
nickyburnell View Drop Down
Old Croc
Old Croc


Joined: 06 February 2005
Status: Offline
Points: 4410
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote nickyburnell Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 10:05am
Thank you
It's everything, not everythink!
Back to Top
jbl_man View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 12 January 2005
Location: London.
Status: Offline
Points: 11154
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jbl_man Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 10:32am
Nice thread Nineleaves,well done.Thumbs Up
 
I did start an "inside your amp"thread a while back,but it all got lost somewhere.
Be seeing you.
Back to Top
Bespoke View Drop Down
Old Croc
Old Croc


Joined: 20 August 2007
Location: Gone
Status: Offline
Points: 1886
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Bespoke Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 12:10pm
What does it sound like when you clip the input ?
 
Nice mixer thou.... you never told me your a Dj Cool
Back to Top
norty303 View Drop Down
Old Croc
Old Croc
Avatar

Joined: 18 August 2004
Location: Eastbourne
Status: Offline
Points: 8806
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote norty303 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 12:24pm
Excellent review (and I can't even see the pics yet - blocked at work...)
My laser stuff: Frikkin Lasers
Back to Top
odc04r View Drop Down
Old Croc
Old Croc
Avatar

Joined: 12 July 2006
Location: Sarfampton
Status: Offline
Points: 5483
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote odc04r Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 1:18pm
Cheers for those, seems Behringer are indeed learning from some of their past mistakes.

Those blackfin DSPs are serious stuff.
Back to Top
toastyghost View Drop Down
The 10,000 Points Club
The 10,000 Points Club
Avatar

Joined: 09 January 2007
Location: Manchester
Status: Offline
Points: 10920
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote toastyghost Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 1:35pm
Seems very good for the cash. Now if only it didn't say Behringer on the front... can't see many big name DJs being happy with it just because of that.

I see they took a cue from the Pioneer on the number of red lights too!

Also, where did you find it for £250? Behringer site lists RRP as £367.00

Edited by toastyghost - 23 January 2009 at 1:39pm
Back to Top
Timebomb View Drop Down
Old Croc
Old Croc
Avatar

Joined: 11 October 2004
Location: Lancaster
Status: Offline
Points: 2716
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Timebomb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 3:12pm
http://www.djkit.co.uk/product.php?id=3755

£250 there, very tempting, djs shouldnt complain too muchs its laid out just like a DJM, i wonder if you can disable some things to make it easyer for them?

Would be very interested to see if and how and when its possable to clip the gain stages, i have feeling the channels wont clip due to high digital headroom, but can you clip the outputs? 
James Secker          facebook.com/soundgearuk
James@soundgear.co.uk               www.soundgear.co.uk
Back to Top
toastyghost View Drop Down
The 10,000 Points Club
The 10,000 Points Club
Avatar

Joined: 09 January 2007
Location: Manchester
Status: Offline
Points: 10920
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote toastyghost Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 3:44pm
I've just actually bothered counting - 7 red lights on the output!

It's the MIDI that I'm really interested in though. If they've done it properly, like the NUO4, rather than the dodgy as hell MIDIrules requiring BCD series stuff then it's very, very attractive.
Back to Top
nineleaves View Drop Down
Young Croc
Young Croc


Joined: 31 August 2007
Status: Offline
Points: 1327
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote nineleaves Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 5:01pm
Originally posted by toastyghost toastyghost wrote:

Seems very good for the cash. Now if only it didn't say Behringer on the front... can't see many big name DJs being happy with it just because of that.

I see they took a cue from the Pioneer on the number of red lights too!

Also, where did you find it for £250? Behringer site lists RRP as £367.00


..judicious use of some black elecrtricians tape will sort that, or a really dingy dj booth LOL

bought from blue aran, as ive dealt with them before.. quoted someone who had an in stock price of £250 and they matched. since then others have some prices listed low. £235 at these folks:
http://www.ukdj.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=38711
quote them and see if theyll match, otherwise buy from them or other people you can find from a google/google shopping search ;)
Back to Top
nineleaves View Drop Down
Young Croc
Young Croc


Joined: 31 August 2007
Status: Offline
Points: 1327
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote nineleaves Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 5:24pm
clipping the inputs.. unfortunately the little channel meters arent currently post eq & insert fx; however they are setup for the premise that so long as you keep them in the orange, the full extent of the eq boost wont (usually) cause clipping. this is another 9db on three red leds. you can run those right up to beyond that point when using no eq boost (the top red light flashes to indicate out of scale).
the clipping only usually occurrs when using excessive bass boost when red lights on a channel strip are on; whilst its not as graceful as analog desk clipping, its not as harsh as you might expect :)
Back to Top
toastyghost View Drop Down
The 10,000 Points Club
The 10,000 Points Club
Avatar

Joined: 09 January 2007
Location: Manchester
Status: Offline
Points: 10920
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote toastyghost Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 January 2009 at 10:00pm
Any chance you could do the tests that I believe norty did on a DJM800? Recording a waveform with everything up to max to see if it's clipped?
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  123 9>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.06
Copyright ©2001-2023 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.125 seconds.