Professional Disc Jockey Products

DM1125 STEREO MIXER

with Digital Sampler
OWNER’S MANUAL

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6. Heat - Avoid placing this product too close to

CAUTION any high heat sources such as radiators.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
7. Power Sources - This product should be
DO NOT OPEN
connected to a power supply only of the type
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT described in these operating instructions, or as
REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
marked on the unit.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the should be routed so that they are not likely to be
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence walked upon or pinched by items placed on or
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s against them. When removing the cord from a
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute power outlet be sure to remove it by holding the
a risk of electric shock to persons. plug attachment and not by pulling on the cord.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
9. Object and Liquid Entry - Take care that
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
objects do not fall into and that liquids are not
accompanying this appliance.
spilled into the inside of the mixer.

10. Damage Requiring Service - This product

CAUTION should be serviced only by qualified personnel.
FOR USA & CANADIAN MODELS ONLY If you have any questions about service please
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) contact Numark at the number(s) shown on the
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER back cover of this manual.
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means built into the mixer is not defeated.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Internal/External Voltage Selectors - Internal or
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating external voltage selector switches, if any, should
instructions should be read before this product is only be reset and re-equipped with a proper plug
connected and used. for alternative voltage by a qualified service
technician. Do not attempt to alter this yourself.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be kept for future reference. NOTE: This apparatus does not exceed the
Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on this product and in for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
these operating instructions should be followed. set out in the radio interference regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
5. Water and Moisture - This product should be kept moisture. Electrical equipment should NEVER be
away from direct contact with liquids. kept or stored in damp environments.

Please record the serial number of your unit as shown on the back of the chassis as well as the name of the
dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Retain this information for your records. Please return the warranty
card enclosed to register your mixer with us.

MODEL: DM1125 PURCHASED FROM:_________________________

SERIAL NUMBER:__________________ DATE OF PURCHASE:________________________

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NUMARK DM1125 STEREO MIXER

INDEX

Safety Information Page 3

Product Registration

Introduction Page 5
Features

Precautions Page 6

Front Panel Diagram Page 7

Guided Tour of Features Page 7

Operating Instructions

Rear Panel Diagram Page 11

Connection Diagram Page 13

Specifications Page 14

Block Diagram Page 15

Warranty and Service Page 16

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CONGRATULATIONS!
You have purchased the D M 1 1 2 5 Stereo Mixer by Numark. This equipment features
all new circuitry and the latest in manufacturing and design technology to give you
greater quality and better reliability than ever before. The D M 1 1 2 5 brings to you the
finest quality of DJ equipment available today.

Thank you for buying Numark DJ products!

FEATURES...
Mixer features include:

• User replaceable assignable ALPs™ crossfader .

• 5-band graphic equalizer with In/Out switch.
• Master and Booth level controls
• Neutrik™ “Combo” connector allows 1/4” or XLR plug
to be used for DJ Mic.
• 12-bit 24 second sampler
• Dedicated DJ Mic and Second Mic Channel with 2 Band EQ
and Talk-over dual control
• Split cue headphone monitoring with cross-fader
• Stereo/Mono switch on the Master
• Tape Out for direct recording.
• Powerful stereo headphone output
• Push button cueing
• High-end performance audio signal
• 12V BNC light connector

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Please read this entire manual before SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
connecting the DM1125 to your system.
For optimum performance: • Use appropriate cables throughout your system:
Quality shielded audio cables and terminated
• Always make sure that AC power is OFF while shielded video cables, low-capacitance preferred.
making any connections. Speaker cables must be 14-gauge minimum; 12- or
10-gauge is better.
• Do not use excessively long cables (i.e. over
50ft/14m) Be sure plugs and jacks are tightly • Reliability will be enhanced through the use of
mated. Loose connections can cause hum, noise or banana connectors on the speaker wires.
intermittents that could easily damage your Observe correct speaker wire polarity. If in doubt,
speakers. consult your Numark dealer or a qualified
technician.
• Never use spray cleaners on the slide controls.
Residues cause excessive dirt build-up and this • Take care to connect only one cable at a time.
will void your warranty. In normal use slide controls Pay attention to the color-coded, labelled Input and
can last for many years. If they malfunction Output jacks.
(usually because of a dirty or dusty environment)
consult a professional technician. • ALWAYS remember: “TURN AMPS O N LAST
AND OFF FIRST”. Begin with master faders or
• Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs volume controls on minimum and the amplifier
other than those described in this manual. Take the gain/input control(s) down. Wait 8 to 10 seconds
DM1125 to your dealer or to an authorized Numark before turning up the volume. This prevents
Service Center. transients which may cause severe speaker
damage.

• Use restraint when operating controls. Try to

A NOTE ON CABLES: move them slowly. Rapid adjustments could
damage speakers due to amplifier clipping.
Make the input and output connections
with readily available low-capacitance • Avoid amplifier “clipping” at all costs: this
stereo cables. Quality cable makes a big occurs when the red LEDs (usually on the front
difference in audio fidelity and punch. See panel of most professional power amplifiers) start
your Numark dealer or an electronics or flashing. “Clipping” is when the power amplifier is
audio specialist store if you are not sure distorting and working beyond it’s limits. Amplifier
which cables to get. distortion is THE major cause of speaker failure.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or moisture. Never place cans of
beer, soda, glasses of water or anything wet
on top of the mixer!

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DM1125 FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM...

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7 19
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2 12
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9 26

10 25
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3 17 30
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4 6 14 18

GUIDED TOUR OF FEATURES AND

CROSSFADER SECTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
4. The Crossfader Assign knob to the left of the
Please read this entire manual before you begin operation. crossfader lets you choose which input channel will be
heard when the crossfader is in the far left position.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Study the Connections Diagram on page 13. First, 5. The Replaceable Crossfader achieves clean
connect all stereo input sources. Next connect your segues between the two selected input channels.
microphone(s) and monitor headphones. Make sure all
faders are at "zero" and the unit is off. Finally, connect the
stereo outputs to the power amplifier(s) and/or audio Off1 2 3 Off1 2 3
sources. Plug the D M 1 1 2 5 into AC power. Now you are
ready to switch it on.
"Hard left" selects the channel set up of the Assign Left
The D M 1 1 2 5 is divided into five functional blocks: Input, knob. In this example it is Channel 1. "Hard right" selects
Crossfader, DJ Mic, Master/Zone Output, and Equalizer. It the channel set up on the Assign Right knob. In this
is important to learn how each of these work. example it is Channel 3. With the crossfader centered both
assigned channels are live. Use the crossfader for fast and
CHANNEL INPUTS/CONTROLS SECTION seamless segues from one selected channel to the other.
To turn off the crossfader simply turn both knobs all the
1. Channels 1, 2, & 3 Input Toggle Switches way to the left.
select which source will be live to that channel based on
what you have connected to the rear panel input section. N o t e : The crossfader is user replaceable in case of failure.
Simply unscrew the two large screws which hold it in place,
2. The Input Faders are low-noise, low-impedance, high- lift it out and disconnect it’s cable. Re-attach the new
quality, smooth Alps™ faders. These control individual crossfader and screw the mounting plate back onto the
source levels in the mix. unit - you’re back in business!

3. Channel Cue Assign. The C u e pushbuttons are 6. The Crossfader Assign knob to the right of the
used to route channel audio to the Monitor Section. crossfader lets you choose which input channel will be
The channel faders do not control the C u e send volume. heard when the crossfader is in the far right position.

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DJ MIC SECTION MASTER/BOOTH OUTPUT SECTION

The D M 1 1 2 5 has an extremely flexible DJ Mic channel. 12. The Stereo Master Fader controls the overall
The Talkover function reduces the level of the music output level.
while leaving the DJ Mic at normal volume.
13. Stereo/Mono toggle adjusts the Master output for
7. Neutrik™ “Combo” connector allows connection of the operation selected.
either a 1/4” jack or an XLR jack for the DJ Mic 1. This is
ideal for connecting an XLR gooseneck directly into the 14. The Booth Level controls speaker volume for a
mixer. remote zone or booth monitors. If you do not use booth
monitors the output can feed a tape deck, another
8. Treble and Bass Controls fine tune the tone of amplifier, another mixer or a satellite speaker system.
your voice on both mics through the sound system. The Note: This can also be used to supply line level audio to a
controls are detented for setting tone "flat". For best lighting controller or to lights that are sound activated.
results, use a dynamic cardioid microphone.
CONTRACTOR'S NOTE: Booth Level provides
9. The DJ Mic 1 Fader controls the DJ Mic volume for zone control in installations where there are two separate
the Neutrik™ “Combo” connector. rooms, or a bar and dance floor, for example. Remote zone
volume should be controlled from the D M 1 1 2 5.
10. The Mic 2 Fader controls the Mic volume for the
1/4” connector on the rear of the mixer. 15. Stereo Auto Peak Hold Level Indicator. This
fast, accurate stereo meter tracks the output level. The red
11.Mic Off/On/Talkover Switch. LEDs for +3dB, +5dB and +8dB hold program peaks for a
O f f turns off Mic 1 second or two. With peak metering, it's OK to be "in the
O n turns on Mic 1 red" as long as +5dB or +8dB aren't constantly lit. Set the
Talkover turns down the input level of your music crossover, equalizer and power amp inputs to avoid
sources from Channels 1-4. distortion at each step in the audio chain. Proper attention
Talkover is very useful for making announcements without to the peak meter results in the punchiest possible sound
adjusting any levels. without audible distortion.

Try using this feature for audience participation

when you want the music to temporarily cease
and the audience to be heard - “YEAH!”

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EQUALIZER SECTION GENERAL EQ HINTS

16. 5-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer ( E Q ) . EQ • Boost the 63Hz band for deep bass tones and solid kick
compensates for differences in source material sound drum sound. Use sparingly because this dramatically
quality. In ultra-compact mobile systems this EQ can be increases demand on power amplifiers and could drive
used to tailor the sound to the acoustical requirements of them into “clipping” .
the room. Center frequencies are 63Hz, 250Hz, 1kHz, • Cut slightly at 250Hz and more at 1kHz for extra clarity.
4kHz and 16kHz. Faders have a center detent for an Note: Cutting is preferable to boosting.
accurate "flat” response. • Boost 16kHz for a little "sizzle".
Below is a typical "house" EQ curve. Notice how the knobs • As a general rule, less equalization is better!
above "0" balance out the knobs below. Start with this
setting if you've never used a graphic EQ before: 17. Equalizer On/Off. This controls whether your final
output will be routed through the EQ or not.

0
MONITOR SECTION

18. The Monitor section includes the Program Mix

Below is an example of a poor EQ curve because it cuts the control, the Headphone Volume control and the
output volume down by 6-10dB. You have to compensate Headphone Jack. Connect headphones with a
by running the Master output higher: standard 1/4" stereo plug. The C u e audio is sent to the
headphone amp using the Cue Assign Pushbutton
and the Pgm Mix control. The Program Mix controls
the amount of program audio in the headphones so that
beats can be matched exactly and segues are smooth
0 when a song is cued.

Below is the worst sort of curve to use because you are

using EQ to add volume. With exaggerated boost you can
easily run your power amplifiers into “clipping” and damage
your speakers. 19. 12V BNC Connector allows a 12 volt gooseneck
lamp to be connected directly to the mixer. This light is
readily available from your Numark dealer.

20. Power Switch and Power-On LED.

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DIGITAL SAMPLER SECTION audible level of the sample in the mix.

The Sampler uses dynamic RAM with a 12-bit 29. Memory Bank Select Pushbuttons A-D.
microprocessor controller. The same digital signal Four banks are available for storing samples. To
processing components used in professional audio record a bank go to Write and then hit the bank
equipment deliver high-quality samples. button. You can record into any combination of banks
by pressing multiple bank buttons. After sampling,
25. The Mode Knob switches from effect to effect. you can either select the next bank and record it
(remember Write is still on, just select the bank and
Modes are: hit Start/Stop) or you can manually select a playback
mode.
• Loop sets the unit to play back a sample and automatically
repeat when it gets to the end of the sample. • You can play any combination of the Memory Banks
from left to right (that is, Memory Bank B will always
• Single sets the unit to play back a sample once. play before Memory Bank D - but you can play ABCD;
BC; BD: ACD; only C; only D; etc.).
• Write sets the unit to sampler record ready. Depress the
appropriate assign button to select the source you wish to 30. The large Start-Stop button controls sample
record. Selecting a bank you wish to record to and hit the recording and sample playback. The small red Effects
Start/Stop button (#30) to begin recording (it is safer to Indicator LED glows when the sampler is "on". Here
actually choose your bank before going to write mode so are the functions:
that you don't accidentally wipe out an existing sample). The
LED will stay lit while you are in Write mode. After you are • Tap the button when in sampler Write mode to
done writing your sample you should select a play mode begin sampling (the LED will light). Tapping it again
(either Single or Loop) and listen to your sample. ends the sample and the LED goes out. (unless the
sampler has run out of memory and shuts off
TO RECORD A SAMPLE automatically.

a - Select the Write mode to go into stand by mode. • In single or loop play without Trigger, tap the
b - Select the bank (or multiple banks) into which you want button to play the sample and tap it again to stop the
to record. Any bank can be selected. Each bank contains 6 playback. Every time you play the sample, the music
seconds of recording time. If you want to record a longer starts from the beginning of the sample.
sample select multiple banks (they must be adjoining). To
playback a multi-bank sample you must reselect the same • In Single or Loop play with Trigger you are
banks later. Note: To overwrite an existing sample, select ready to "stab" samples. With the Trigger Out, the
that bank instead of an empty bank. Changing bank sample plays all the way through before you can play it
selection at this point in time is possible and will not destroy again. With it In, you can stab or stutter a sample.
any previously recorded samples. When you shout "Rock it - rock the house!" and
c - Hit the Start-Stop button to begin recording. The red sample it, it can be played back as -
LED will light.
d- Hit Start-Stop a second time to stop the sampling, or R-R-R-R-R-R-R-Rock --
allow the memory banks to fill up, at which time sampling will Rock-Rock-Rock it - Rock it Rock it -
stop automatically. Once your writing is complete, switch to a Rock - - Rock it - rock the house!
playback mode. The sampler is now ready for playback.
by simply "drumming" with your fingers.
27. The Speed Control plays samples faster or slower
resulting in a pitch shift of the sample. In the center position, 31. Monitor Pushbutton. To hear the sample or
the sample is played at recorded speed. Moving the knob to effect in the headphones, press this button.
the left will slow down playback by up to 50%; moving the Program Mix still works and you will be able to hear
knob to the right will speed up the playback by up to 200%. any other input channels with the C u e buttons
Positions near the center provide fine changes in playback activated.
speed. Positions further from the center detent provide
more drastic changes in playback speed.
28. Effect Level Mix fader. This precisely sets the

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DM1125 REAR PANEL DIAGRAM...

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4 5 3 7 7 7 8 7 8

REAR PANEL: INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

1. AC Cord. See safety precautions on page 3 for 7. Channels 1-3 Line Inputs are unbalanced RCA
proper treatment of the power cord. jacks. The Line Input is selected with the toggle
switch on the front panel.
2. GND is the grounding lug for turntables 1 and 2
(phono inputs on Channels 1 and 2). Always use this You can connect stereo audio from HiFi VCRs, cassette
connection (your turntable cable should have a and reel-to-reel tape decks, DAT machines, CD players,
grounding wire). laser discs, tuners, even synthesizers or other mixing
consoles.
3. The Stereo Main Outputs are low-impedance
RCA connectors controlled by the Master fader. N O T E : Plug mono audio sources into both Left and
Right inputs using a “Y” cable connector.
4. The Stereo Zone Outputs are low-impedance
unbalanced RCA jacks controlled by the Zone Level
control.
8. Phono Inputs on Channels 1 and 2 use
5. The Tape Outputs are low-impedance unbalanced RCA jacks. Your input signal is fed directly
unbalanced RCA jacks which output the program mix to the D M 1 1 2 5's high-quality RIAA phono pre-
and allow you to connect any recording device. amplifiers so use this position only for moving magnet
cartridges. Line level sources will overload the sensitive
6. Mic 2 is a high-impedance 1/4” input. phono pre-amps and will sound very bad, so always be
sure to toggle the line/phono switch over to line before
connection of line sources.

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DM1125 CONNECTION DIAGRAM...

Microphone 2

Turntable 1
Tape Deck

AC
Outlet

Zone
Tape Deck
Sound System
CD Player Turntable 2
w/ Amplifier

Main
Sound System
w/ Amplifier

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SPECIFICATIONS...

INPUTS:
Line:10kΩ input impedance
80 mV rms sensitivity (for 1.22 V output)

Mic: 10kΩ input impedance balanced/unbalanced

2.5 mV rms sensitivity (for 1.22 V output)
500 mV rms max input

Phono:47kΩ input impedance

1.5 mV rms sensitivity @ 1 KHz (for 1.22 V output)

OUTPUTS:
Line: 9V rms max (+20 dBm)

Headphone Amp: .5 watt into 47Ω

Distortion less than .01%

EQUALIZER:
5-Band Stereo Graphic EQ
Band centers 63Hz, 250Hz, 1KHz, 4KHz, 16KHz +/- 12 dB

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIOS (vs. maximum output):

Line: Better than 85 dB
Mic: Better than 72 dB
Phono: Better than 83 dB

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
Mic: 20 Hz- 15k Hz +
_ .5 dB
Line: 20 Hz- 20k Hz +
_ .5 dB
Phono: _ 1 dB except for controlled attenuation of -3 dB
+
@ 20 Hz to reduce rumble and feedback

TALKOVER ATTENUATION:
variable from no cut to -16 dB

POWER CONSUMPTION:
20 Watt typical, 28 Watt with full headphone output

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BLOCK DIAGRAM...

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Warranty and Service Information

Numark Industries, LLC and Numark International, Inc. (hereafter “Numark”)
warrants each new product manufactured and/or supplied by it to be free from
defects in material or workmanship under conditions of normal use and service for
360 days, beginning on the date of purchase from an authorized Numark Dealer,
but not to exceed 2 years from date of shipment by Numark.
The Numark obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at
its option, the product or part(s) therein; which upon examination by Numark shall
appear to be defective or not up to factory specifications; providing the Numark
product is returned (transportation prepaid) to Numark.
Numark shall not be liable for any damages, consequential or otherwise,
resulting from the use and operation of this product and makes no other warranty(s)
either express or implied on this product, including any warranty of merchantability.
This warranty does not extend to any of our products which have been
subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect wiring not our own, improper
installation, or use in violation of instructions furnished by us, nor extended to units
which have been repaired or altered outside of our factory, nor to cases where the
serial number thereof has been removed, defaced, or changed, nor to accessories
used therewith not of our own manufacture. Numark reserves the right to make
changes or improvements in its products, during subsequent production, without
incurring the obligation to install such changes or improvements on previously
manufactured equipment.
To place this warranty into effect, the enclosed WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD must be returned to Numark Industries, LLC within thirty (30) days after
date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

EQUIPMENT TRANSPORT
A Return Authorization number should be obtained from Numark through the
addresses or phone numbers below.
It is the customer’s obligation, when returning faulty equipment, to properly
pack the Numark equipment in its original packaging. Failure to do so may
inadequately protect the equipment in transit and, therefore, jeopardize the
customer’s warranty. The defective Numark equipment should be sent, FREIGHT
PREPAID with Return Authorization number to:

NUMARK INDUSTRIES
11 Helmsman Road Telephone: + 1 ( 4 0 1 ) 2 9 5 - 9 0 0 0
North Kingstown, RI 02852 USA Fax: +1 (401) 295-5200
Attention: Service Department E-mail: [email protected]