Behringer X-Touch Compact

1. შესავალი

The Behringer X-Touch Compact is a versatile USB/MIDI controller designed to provide precise, hands-on control over your digital audio workstation (DAW), virtual instruments, and effects. It features a robust design with touch-sensitive motorized faders, rotary encoders with LED collars, and illuminated buttons, enhancing your workflow and creative process.

This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your X-Touch Compact controller.

2. უსაფრთხოების ინსტრუქციები

• ელექტრომომარაგება: გამოიყენეთ მხოლოდ მითითებული კვების ადაპტერი. დარწმუნდით, რომ მოცულობაtage შეესაბამება თქვენი რეგიონის მოთხოვნებს.
• ტენიანობა: Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, or liquids. Avoid placing liquid-filled objects on the device.
• სითბო: მოწყობილობა მოარიდეთ სითბოს წყაროებს, როგორიცაა რადიატორები, გამათბობლები, ღუმელები ან სხვა სითბოს გამომმუშავებელი მოწყობილობები.
• ვენტილაცია: უზრუნველყავით სათანადო ვენტილაცია. არ დაბლოკოთ ვენტილაციის ღიობები.
• დასუფთავება: Clean only with a dry cloth. Avoid using solvents or abrasive cleaners.
• მომსახურება: ნუ ეცდებით ამ პროდუქტის საკუთარ მომსახურებას. მიაწოდეთ ყველა სერვისი კვალიფიციურ მომსახურე პერსონალს.

3. პროდუქტის მახასიათებლები

• 9 touch-sensitive motorized faders for dynamic and precise control.
• 16 rotary encoders with LED collars for on-the-fly adjustments of parameters.
• 39 illuminated buttons providing clear visual feedback and direct access to functions.
• Built-in Mackie Control emulation for near-universal compatibility with major DAWs.
• USB/MIDI connectivity for flexible integration into your studio setup.

4. დაყენება

The X-Touch Compact is designed for easy setup and instant operation. Follow these steps to connect your controller:

1. დენის კავშირი: Connect the included power adapter to the 'DC IN' port on the rear panel of the X-Touch Compact and then to a power outlet.
2. USB კავშირი: Connect the X-Touch Compact to your computer using a standard USB cable. The unit is USB class-compliant, meaning no specific drivers are usually required for basic functionality.
3. DAW კონფიგურაცია: Open your preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. Navigate to the MIDI or Control Surfaces settings. Select 'Behringer X-Touch Compact' as a control surface, typically using the Mackie Control (MC) protocol for broad compatibility. Refer to your DAW's manual for specific instructions on adding control surfaces.

Figure 1: Behringer X-Touch Compact USB/MIDI Controller. This image displays the full layout of the controller, including faders, rotary encoders, and buttons.

5. საოპერაციო ინსტრუქციები

The X-Touch Compact offers intuitive control over your DAW. Here's a breakdown of its main operational elements:

5.1. Motorized Faders

The 9 touch-sensitive motorized faders (8 channel faders + 1 master fader) provide dynamic control over track volumes and other parameters. When you switch between tracks or banks in your DAW, the faders will automatically adjust to reflect the current settings, offering a true hands-on mixing experience.

სურათი 2: ახლოდან view of the motorized faders on the X-Touch Compact, showing their precise level indicators.

5.2. Rotary Encoders

The 16 rotary encoders, each with an LED collar, allow for fine-tuning of various parameters such as pan, send levels, EQ, and plug-in controls. The LED collars provide visual feedback on the current parameter value.

სურათი 3: დეტალური view of the rotary encoders and associated buttons, highlighting their illuminated feedback.

5.3. Illuminated Buttons

The 39 illuminated buttons provide direct access to common DAW functions like solo, mute, record arm, transport controls (play, stop, record), and navigation. Their illumination status indicates the current state of the function.

5.4. Transport Controls

Dedicated transport controls allow you to manage playback, recording, and navigation within your DAW without needing to touch your computer keyboard or mouse.

5.5. DAW Integration

The X-Touch Compact is pre-configured to work with most major DAWs via Mackie Control emulation. This allows for seamless integration and immediate control over your software's mixer, transport, and other functions.

6. Დიაგნოსტიკა

• ძალა არ არის: დარწმუნდით, რომ კვების ადაპტერი საიმედოდ არის დაკავშირებული როგორც მოწყობილობასთან, ასევე მოქმედ დენის წყაროსთან.
• Not Recognized by DAW: Verify the USB cable connection. Check your DAW's MIDI/Control Surface settings to ensure the X-Touch Compact is selected and configured correctly (e.g., using Mackie Control protocol). Try restarting your DAW and computer.
• Faders Not Moving/Responding: Confirm that the unit is properly connected and recognized by your DAW. Check if the faders are in the correct mode (e.g., Read/Write automation).
• Controls Not Working as Expected: Ensure your DAW is configured to use the correct control surface protocol. Some DAWs may require specific setup steps for full functionality.

7. მოვლა

• დასუფთავება: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the unit. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could damage the finish or controls.
• შენახვა: When not in use, store the X-Touch Compact in a clean, dry environment away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
• დამუშავება: Avoid dropping or subjecting the unit to strong impacts, as this can damage internal components.

8. სპეციფიკაციები

9. გარანტია და მხარდაჭერა

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