Behringer RD-6-BK - Studio Hardware Inventory

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Basic data

Name

Behringer RD-6-BK

Physical parameters

Dimensions (mm)

305 x 56 x 165 mm

Dimensions (inch)

12.01 x 2.20 x 6.50 inch

Weight

0,9 kg / 1.98 lb

Format

Desktop drum machine

Material

Desktop enclosure (material Not mentioned)

Manufacturing (Period)

current production

Manufacturer

Behringer

Power

Voltage

9 V DC

Current (typical)

0.67 A

Current (max)

0.67 A

Polarity

Not stated

Connector

DC power input

AC/DC

Internal/External

External

Note

Heureka for RD-6 family presents input voltage 9 V, current 0.67 A, consumption 2 W, power connector yes and AC adapter components. Polarity and the exact type of barrel connector still verify according to the read panel or official manual.

Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.

Firmware and serial number

Serial number

Not stated

FW version (current)

Not stated

Check date

2026-04-28

Previous version

N/A

Bootloader

Not stated

Update Link

https://www.behringer.com/

Backup File

Not stated

Quick Summary

Compact analog drum machine with 8 sounds, 16-step sequencer, built-in distortion and USB/MIDI synchronization.

Product Description

RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-6 represents an analogue reincarnation of the classic drum machine workflow. According to Kytary.cz, 8 drums, 16 step sequencer with switching up to 32 floors, song chain up to 256 bars, built-in distortion and modern USB MIDI integration for synchronization and control from DAW.

Features and functions

8 drum sounds / 8-voice drum engine
16-step sequencer
Up to 32 levels
Song chain up to 256 bars
Built-in distortion circuit
11 direct drivers and 26 switches for hands-on workflow
USB to Host + USB MIDI
MIDI In / Out (5-pin DIN)
Sync modes: USB, MIDI, Clock or internal clock
Sync In / Out (3.5 mm)
Start / Stop input (6.3 mm jack)
1 × Mix out, 6 × individual outs, 2 × trigger outs
Headphones output
Adapter included

Primary I/O (quick orientation)

Domain	Inputs	Outputs	Note
Audio	—	1 × 6.3 mm Mix, 1 × 3.5 mm Phones, 6 × 3.5 mm Individual Outs	Compact drum machine with main mix output plus separate individual voice outs.
MIDI	MIDI In (5-pin DIN), USB MIDI	MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)	USB allows DAW sync and MIDI triggering.
Sync	3.5 mm Sync In, 6.3 mm Start / Stop	3.5 mm Sync Out, 2 × 3.5 mm Trigger Out	Useful for locking and integration with external analogue / modular gear.

Controls

FRONT / TOP (user control)

11 panel controls and 26 switches for immediate hands-on programming
16 step buttons for standard programming
8 drum voice controls
Global Tone and Distortion controls
Pattern / song workflow controls
Tempo / transport controls
Distortion section
Level / mix controls

Service / hidden elements

Verify polarity and precise barrel power dimensions according to the read panel.
Verify the contradiction 250 vs 256 tact song chaining against manual.
Complete local HW _ PIC photos and possible PDF manual.
Verify USB MIDI / SynthTribe workflow on first connection.

Connectors and connections

Connector matrix

Interfaces	IN	OUT	Spec / note
Audio	—	1 × 6.3 mm Mix, 1 × 3.5 mm Phones, 6 × 3.5 mm Individual Outs	Compact drum machine with main mix output plus separate individual voice outs.
MIDI	MIDI In (5-pin DIN), USB MIDI	MIDI Out (5-pin DIN)	USB allows DAW sync and MIDI triggering.
Sync	3.5 mm Sync In, 6.3 mm Start / Stop	3.5 mm Sync Out, 2 × 3.5 mm Trigger Out	Useful for locking and integration with external analogue / modular gear.

Latency and jitter

Clock sources

Internal, MIDI, USB, Sync In

Clock IN/OUT format

MIDI clock / analogue sync pulses

Typical latency

Not stated

Jitter spec

Not stated

Buffer support

N/A

Impedance and signal levels

Line Level (dBu)

Not stated

Mic In level

N/A

Output Impedance

Not stated

Input Impedance

Not stated

THD

Not stated

Frequency Range

Not stated

Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)

Key	Value
specifications.drum _ engineering .polyphones	8
specifications.drum _ engine.sound _ count	8
specifications.drum _ engine.sequencer	16-step
specifications.drum _ engineering.	32
specifications.drum _ engine.song _ mode	up to 256 bars
specifications.drum _ engine.song _ mode _ note	Vendor / shop sources disagree lightly: Guitar states up to 256 bars, Sweetwater states up to 250 bars; verify against manual or physical workflow.
specifications.drum _ engineering.	Building-in analog-style distortion
specifications.connectivity.midi	MIDI In / Out (5-pin DIN) + USB MIDI
specifications.connectivity.sync	3.5 mm Sync In / Out
specifications.connectivity.sync _ mods	USB, MIDI, Clock, internal
specifications.connectivity.start _ stop	6.3 mm jack Start / Stop input
specifications.connectivity.audio _ mix _ out	1 × 6.3 mm jack
specifications.connectivity.headphones	1 × 3.5 mm jack
specifications.connectivity.individual _ outs	6 × 3.5 mm individual outs
specifications.connectivity.trigger _ outs	2 × 3.5 mm trigger outs
specifications.control _ surface.controls	11
specifications.control _ surface.switches	26
specifications.control _ surface.build _ in _ display	Well
specifications.power _ overview.input _ voltage	9 V
specifications.power _ overview.current	0.67 A
specifications.power _ overview.power _ consumption	2 W
specifications.power _ overview.ac _ adapter _ included	Yes
specifications.shipping .weight _ with _ packing _ kg	1.6
specifications.variet.color	Black
specifications.variet.battery _ operation	Well
specifications.variet.adapter _ included	Yes
specifications.variet.software	Behringer SynthTribe
specifications.origin.country	China

Additional technical details

Key	Value
No additional technical details

Typical routing

Standalone drum machine: RD-6-BK as a separate beat box to the mixer or monitoring.
• Connect the power adapter
• Mix output lead to mixer / audio interface
• Programming the model and possibly chain song mode
• Use headset output for fast monitoring
USB / DAW sync: Synchronization and MIDI trigger from DAW via USB.
• Connect USB to Host to your computer
• In DAW set the MIDI / clock routing to RD-6
• Synchronize the model playback with the project
• Divert individual outs into separate interface inputs

Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.

SW / drivers

Component	Windows	macOS	Linux	Note
No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section.

Custom firmware details

Author

—

FW family

—

Custom FW targets

No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.

Custom CC mapping

CC	Meaning
No custom CC mapping.

Custom FW global settings

Settings	Meaning
No custom global settings.

Custom FW extended menu

Item	Detail
No extended menu details.

Documentation and manuals

Manufacturer / Links

Service log

Date	Event	Who	Note
2026-04-28	Initial inventory	Studio tech	Established metadata record according to the Guitar product page for variant RD-6-BK.

Presets / User banks

Storage type

Internal pattern / song memory

Number of banks

32 classes, song chaining up to 250-256 bars

Current bank

Not stated

Backup File

Not stated

Export format

USB MIDI / SynthTribe workflow

Note

Factory presets mentioned on the Guitars; Sweetwater confirms USB / MIDI / Clock / internal sync workflow. The exact backup workflow and the final limit of song chain length to verify by practical test.

Notes / service / modifications

Source of parameters: Kytary.cz product page (2026-04-28).
Local HW _ PIC photos are connected including top / read / left / right, PSU and box shots.
The power part was refined according to Heurek parameters: 9 V / 0.67 A / 2 W / yes / display not.
Sweetwater complements 11 controls, 26 switches and sync modes USB / MIDI / Clock / internal.
The exact polarity of power supply and official manual is still appropriate to complete after physical inspection or PDF import.
RD-6-BK is a black variant of the model series RD-6.