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The specification, layout and features of the FF-4000 were determined in collaboration with leading loudspeaker manufacturer Funktion One, who felt that none of the current mixers from Rane, Allen & Heath, Urei or other top manufacturers were of high enough audio quality to be used with their products. Many DJs were canvassed worldwide to ascertain their requirements in a mixer and the outstanding FF4000 / FF6000 was born.
The result is an analogue mixer which is not only of the highest sound quality (Distortion <0.005% & Noise Floor <-95dB), as you would expect from Formula Sound, but also incorporates the features and layout which DJs have requested. The FF4000 perfectly compliments Funktion Ones range of outstanding loudspeakers
General
A removable fader panel allows the mixer to be easily configured with either a linear fader or a rotary fader.
The plug in faders are easily replaceable should the need arise.
All switches are illuminated to clearly indicate the status.
Two distinct push button types have been utilised to ease recognition of frequently used switches.
Knob sizes and control spacing has been maximised.
Channel Features
4 Channels.
1 is switchable to Mic or Line, (mic inputs Lo Z balanced).
Channels 2 to 4 are switchable to either phono, line or line / line. All inputs feature rear panel gain controls to set individual levels.
Concealed switches for channels 2 to 4 select phono or line input.
Front Panel Controls
Optional rotary fader panel.
1 Illuminated input select push switch with adjacent led indicator.
1 Gain control with adjacent clip indicator and 5 segment LED meter indicating signal presence.
3 band EQ featuring +6 dB boost and -25dB cut at HF 10kHz, Mid 1kHz & Bass 100Hz
Full routing to crossfader A or B or direct to master from all channels. Illuminated push buttons.
Cue switch.
Rotary or Linear faders on removable panel along with 45mm VCA controlled crossfader.
Master Section
Very comprehensive effects routing and mixing facilities
Two effects loops A & B with wet/dry mixing controls, punch or latching push switches.
Loop Swap facility. Mono switch and balance / pan control.
Send and return gain controls allow correct level matching into any outboard effects processors.
Cue switch facilitates monitoring of the desired effect prior to selection.
Switchable insert on the main outputs.
FF4000 Mixer Rear Panel.
Outputs
Master output available in stereo and mono on XLR connectors (balanced)
Zone output available in stereo and mono on XLR connectors (balanced)
Booth Monitor output switchable to mono on XLR connectors (balanced)
Record outputs are provided on phono connectors.
Console Mic.
An input for a separate console microphone (XLR connector Lo Z Balanced) is fitted. This signal is routed to the zone and master outputs but it is not present in the booth outputs. 2 band EQ. Cue & Mic ON switch also fitted.
Monitoring
Headphone outputs are provided on 3.5mm and standard 6.5mm jack sockets driven by a powerful headphone amplifier.
Split cue switch and cue mixing controls are also featured.
2 x 12 segment stereo LED meters are fitted to visually monitor cue and output signals.
Construction
Steel Front panel with a rear printed polycarbonate overlay guarantees that the mixer will still look good in years to come.
Formula Sounds 30+ years of pro-audio manufacturing ensures the highest performance, audio quality, build quality and reliability.
Options
Other configurations available - Email or call for details.
Download FF4000 Users Instruction Manual
The FF4000 / FF6000 was designed by Formula Sound to Funktion One specifications and Jordan Rothlein at http://www.residentadvisor.net writes:
Funktion-One also has electronics components, like amps and polarity checkers, manufactured to their specifications. They even had Formula Sound start making Funktion-One-branded DJ mixers, because save "an old Urei, maybe," they didn't think there was one on the market up to the standards of their rigs. If Tony Andrews could, he'd have a hand in every link in the chain: master and cut the vinyl, code his own digital audio file format, design every component in the booth, maybe even set the gain and work the EQ so that DJs couldn't redline. "It's like a series of windows, one behind the other," he said, using his favourite simile for the signal chain at clubs. "You only need one dirty window and you can't see the view any more." But he realizes that all he can do is keep tinkering with the thing he knows best, the one he's committed to professionally and spiritually for more than four decades. "I've just got my whole being tuned into listening to audio. It would be crazy to not keep going with it, if you see what I mean."
As an alternative to Rane, Allen & Heath or Soundcraft UREI DJ mixers the Formula Sound FF4000 is unrivalled and its outstanding audio quality is unsurpassed.
Select options:
Fader Style:
Linear Rotary (+£156.00)