EUROPOWER PMX660M/PMX880S
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1. User s Manual SO88XINd INOS9XINd HSIIONA January 2004 Version 1 1 m E CEE CEES CES 0006C CEE CEEEO eeceeecl i iS al ANE a ici BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN www behringer com damodaododns EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR A CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This symbol wherever it appears alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this device near water 6 Clean only with a dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers st2. LFO Low Frequency Oscillator VOCAL DISTORTION This effect is very hip when used on vocals and drum loops VINYLIZER This effect adds clicks and noise to your audio signal simulating old vinyl records EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S SPACE RADIO Here the typical sound of scanning an FM tuner is simulated This can be a very interesting effect when sound tracking radio plays TEST TONE Use this 1 kHz test tone to facilitate P A level setting 4 INSTALLATION 4 1 Mains connection Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements I Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord 4 2 Audio connections The inputs and outputs of the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER are unbalanced 1 4 TS connectors except for the balanced mono line inputs Of course all inputs and outputs work with both balanced and unbalanced connectors The Tape Ins and Outs are on stereo RCA connectors gt Please ensure that only qualified personnel install and operate the power mixer During installation and operation the user must have sufficient electrical contact to earth Electrostatic charges might affect the operation of the unit Unbalanced 1 4 TS co
3. at the same time When you use a stereo plug tip and ring interconnected you can use the built in effects processor and the FX OUT jacks in parallel Use the AUX IN 1 4 inputs to route an external stereo signal to the main mix This can be the signal generated by an external effects processor Use the left input for mono signals which are then reproduced on both stereo sides The PMX660S has only one mono AUX IN connector The AUX IN control adjusts the volume of the external signal in the main mix The 2TR IN RCA input allows you to feed in external stereo signals e g from a CD player tape deck or other line level source The VOICE CANCELLER filters vocal specific frequencies Vina from the 2TR IN signal This function can be used Madge for Karaoke i e you can remove the vocals from a song and then sing along with the music yourself The REC OUT RCA provides line level signals from the power mixer to a DAT recorder for example On the PMX880S the REC OUT signal is stereo and on the PMX660M two identical mono signals are provided If the REC OUT signal is connected to a recorder whose output signal is returned to the 2TR IN feedback can occur when you activate the record function So disconnect the 2TR IN from the recorder before you start recording The MAIN 1 4 connectors allow you to send the main signal to an external amplifier when you only wish to use the mixer and effects section The signal is taken pre po
4. fig 4 7 and the information on the rear panel of the power mixer 8 4 INSTALLATION EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S SPEAKON connector d a OUTPUT B OUTPUT A front view rear view BRIDGE Fig 4 6 SPEAKON connector Please be sure to only use commercial SPEAKON cables type NL4FC for connecting your loudspeakers to the mixer Please check the pin connections of your loudspeakers and cables depending on the EUROPOWER speaker output you choose EUROPOWER PMX880S OUTPUT A 14 E 2 7 MAIN L POS NEG Ler Fig 4 7 SPEAKON connector assignment MON POS NEG OUTPUTB POS NEG OUTPUT B MAINR Pos NEG fJ Mono T Pos NEG BRIDGE pos NEG EUROPOWER PMX660M OUTPUT A Tt P Dy 2 MAIN MONO POS NEG MON Pos NEG BRIDGE OUTPUTS MAIN MONO POS NEG f MAIN POS NEG BRIDGE Pos NEG Tab 4 1 Pin connections of loudspeaker connectors 4 INSTALLATION 9 EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S 5 WIRING EKAMPLES For stereo operation the POWER AMP switch of the PMX880S must be set to its upper position MAIN L MAIN R Outputs A and B deliver the stereo main signal to the P A speakers Two active speakers wired in parallel are connected to the PREAMP MONITOR output They are used as on stage monitor speakers The effects processors can be switched on and off with a dual footswitch This set u
5. range until feedback disappears and the LED goes out Your power mixer offers this function both for the main and the monitor mix NO gt gt 3 NO X mix lower or monitor mix upper The PMX880S allows you to use two effects at the same time it also has two FX controls each for the main and monitor mixes when the FX RET 1 and FX RET 2 controls are fully counter clockwise no effect signal is added The 27TR IN control adjusts the volume of the 2 Track In signal see 35 The MONITOR MASTER control adjusts the monitor output volume Use this 5 digit LED meter to control the output level of the monitor signal The upper L M LED illuminates when the internal amp protection circuit responds to output levels that are too high The MAIN MASTER control is used to adjust the main output volume Use this 5 digit LED meter to control the output level of the main signal The PMX880S has two rows of LED meters L R because the signal is stereo The upper LIM LED illuminates when the internal amp protection circuit responds to output levels that are too high 48V phantom power is provided for condenser microphones The phantom power supply is activated for all channels with the PHANTOM switch and the PHANTOM LED above the switch illuminates Use the POWER AMP switch to determine the operating mode of your power mixer The PMX880S has three different operating modes In MAIN L MAIN R mode it funct
6. response of any loudspeaker and everything with 24 bit 46 kHz resolution The mixing consoles of the PMX series feature a state of the art integrated switch mode power supply SMPS One of the great advantages is that compared to conventional circuits a switch mode power supply adapts to mains voltages between 100 and 240 volts automatically Furthermore due to its much greater efficiency it consumes much less energy than a conventional power supply unit BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional recording studio technology For many years we have been successful in developing products for studio and live use These include microphones and 19 units of all types compressors enhancers noise gates tube processors headphone amplifiers digital effects DI boxes etc monitor and P A speakers as well as professional live and recording mixers Our entire technical know how has gone into your PMX power mixer 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your PMX was carefully packed at the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit from rough handling Nevertheless we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of physical damage which may have occurred during transit I Ifthe unit is damaged please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately Otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted I We rec
7. shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons tubes guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by thi
8. IZER Low Mid High 2 TRACK INPUT Type Impedance PREAMP OUTPUTS MAIN Type Impedance Max output level MONITOR Type Impedance Max output level STEREO OUTPUTS Type Impedance Max input level Type Impedance Max input level MAIN MIX SYSTEM DATA Noise MAIN MIX oo Channel fader 00 MAIN MIX 0 dB Channel fader 00 MAIN MIX 0 dB Channel fader 0 dB LOUDSPEAKER OUTPUTS Type Load impedance MAIN L R MONITOR MAIN MONO MAIN MONO MAIN MONO BRIDGE DSP Converter Dynamics D A Sampling rate Delay Time Signal run time Line In gt Line Out DISPLAY Type AMPLIFIER Output power 4 Q Output power 8 Q Output power 8 Q BRIDGE POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage Power consumption Fuse Mains connector DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D Weight 6 SPECIFICATIONS PMX660M PMX880S XLR electronically balanced input circuit 112 dB 114 dB A weighted 112 dB 114 dB A weighted 112 dB 114 dB A weighted lt 10 Hz 200 kHz 1 dB lt 10 Hz gt 200 kHz 3 dB 30 dB 10 dB with pad 12 dBu 10 dB gain approx 2 2 KQ balanced 1 1 KQ unbalanced 110 dB 114 dB A weighted 0 dBu In 10 dB gain 0 001 0 0007 A weighted 1 4 TS connectors balanced approx 20 kQ balanced 21 dBu 1 4 TRS connectors unbalanced approx 100 kQ unbalanced 21 dBu 80 Hz 15 dB 2 5 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 15 dB RCA approx 10 kQ 1 4 TS connectors unbalanced approx 150 Q unbala
9. OR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing The names of companies institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGER accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description photograph or statement contained herein Colours and specification may vary slightly from product Products are sold through our authorised dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and h
10. PINOUTs SERIAL NUMBER Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase so as to benefit from our extended warranty Or register online at www behringer com 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR A special feature of your PMX880S and PMX660M is the built in multi effects processor that features the same audio quality as our renowned studio grade VIRTUALIZER PRO DSP2024P The PMX880S even has two effects 46 processors each of them with 99 different standard distortion as well as various effects combinations effects such as reverb chorus flanger delay vocal FX CATHEDRAL Simulates the dense long reverberation of a large cathedral which is appropriate for solo instruments or vocals in slow pieces Choose between two variations PLATE Simulates the sound of plate reverberations and hence is a classic for drums snare and vocals The second one features more high end sparkle than the first CONCERT Select between a small theater and a large hall Although this program is similar to studio see below it features more presence which adds to its lively character STAGE Is well suited for dissipating the sound of a keyboard or an acoustic guitar ROOM You can clearly hear the walls of the room A useful program for reverb that isn t directly noticeable rap hip hop vocals or to make dry recordings of instruments
11. aking all variations into account they differ in the length of reverb time FLANGER amp REVERB The combination of flanger and reverb effects PHASER amp REVERB The combination of a classic stereo phaser and a reverb effect Here too the phaser is combined with different reverb types ROTARY SPEAKER amp REVERB The combination of a rotary speaker effect and reverb program DELAY amp REVERB Delay and reverb is the most common combination for vocals solo guitars etc PITCH amp REVERB The pitch shifter slightly detunes the audio signal while the reverb adds ambience to the signal DELAY amp CHORUS Chorus can contribute to a wideness of the signal and interesting repetition effects can be adjusted with the delay Vocals can be given a distinctive effect without making the voice sounding blurred DELAY amp FLANGER This effect is just right for creating a modern slightly spacy vocal sound DELAY amp PITCH A repetition of the audio signal with an oscillatory effect added by the pitch shifter EXA 3 VOICE PITCH The pitch effect can be used to produce a cartoon character type voice effect LFO BANDPASS Filters in general influence the frequency response of a signal A low pass filter allows low frequencies to pass and suppresses high frequencies while a high pass filter allows high frequencies to pass and suppresses low frequencies This LFO bandpass effect is complemented by modulation from an
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13. cable with the normal pin connections SPEAKON cable pins 1 1 In this case you can take the mono main signal from this output in MAIN MAIN BRIDGE mode not bridged Please also refer to chapter 4 4 Loudspeaker connection The impedance of the loudspeaker connected must not fall below 4 9 Please note that the power delivered to the speaker in bridged mono mode is considerably higher than in other operating modes Please read the information given on the rear panel of the power mixer Loudspeaker OUTPUT B PMX880S Depending on the operating mode selected see 28 either the right main signal the mono main signal or the bridged mono signal is provided at OUTPUT B PMX660M Either the main or the bridged main mono signal is provided at OUTPUT B see 28 When you use a cable with the normal pin connections SPEAKON cable pins 1 1 it is possible in MAIN MAIN BRIDGE mode to take the mono main signal from this output not bridged Please also refer to chapter 4 4 Loudspeaker connection In BRIDGE mode always connect only one loudspeaker with an impedance of at least 8 Q to OUTPUT B pins 1 2 Please note that OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode with pin connections 1 2 In all other operating modes the minimum impedance of the speaker connected must not fall below 4 0 Information on how to properly connect your speaker with regard to polarity can be found on the rear of the mixer
14. ch high grade devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit back to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all people whose help on Project PMX has made it all possible Everybody has made very personal contributions starting from the designers of the unit to the many staff members in our company and finally to you the user of BEHRINGER products My friends it s been worth the trouble Thank you very much Uli Behringer TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION xs xx sex e eee eee d 1 1 Before you get stated 4 1 1 1 Shipment wwwwmmamawww mma mwmwnamawawwmanwa 4 1 1 2 Initial operation w wwwamamememana 4 1 1 3 Warranty e 4 1 2 The manual 4 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS s ssssunwunanzanzununzunuunanuaza 4 2 1 Mono and stereo channels 4 2 1 1 Input section e ccc ceeceeceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeees 5 2 2E MECS en le sareni e E 5 2 3 Main and monitor section w w wwemue 5 23 1 AMEISHI 6 2 4 Rear panel 6 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR scs seene 7 4 INSTALLATION css eee 8 4 1 Mains CONNECTION e eee ecc ccc ccecc
15. eceeeeececeecesaeceeaeeeeees 8 4 2 Audio CONNECTIONS w wwwwwawemamemamewwwwa 8 4 3 Loudspeaker COnnection wwww mmewanamwama muwa 9 5 WIRING EXAMPLES 0 cccccececececsecececucuceeereecenees 10 6 SPECIFICATIONS cce eee e eee eee 12 7 WARRANTY eee 13 CAUTION IS We would like to point out that high volume levels may damage your hearing and or your headphones Please turn the MAIN MASTER and MONITOR MASTER controls fully counter clockwise before switching on the device Always make sure that the appropriate volume is set EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations With the PMX660M PMX880S you have acquired a state of the art power mixer that sets new standards Right from the very start it has been our goal to design a revolutionary unit that can be used for a wide variety of applications And indeed this overwhelming power mixer gives you plenty of functionality and a broad range of connection and expansion options CANCELLER SNPS FBQ mA VYJ Ga LAJ Your power mixer features our revolutionary COOLAUDIO amplifier technology that reduces weight and size of your device and provides extreme high output power VOICE AUTORANGE Further advantages are the integrated Voice Canceller that removes vocal tracks from a playback the FBQ function for feedback detection and the Speaker Processing function for adjusting the frequency
16. ing back external signals receive the full bridged output power A separate stereo power amp BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP 1500 for the stereo main P A EUROPOWER PMX880S signal is connected to the PRE AMP MAIN outputs The PRE AMP MONITOR output is wired to active speakers on the stage This application can also be realized with the PMX660M except for the main P A signal which would be mono S esssS TST Wei i SE Subwoofer Monitor mix lessees eee KEEFER MONITOR ee ee e s s ze tO PDOs esses ses Dos IEEE C3 er O EUROPOWER Dd EUROPOWER EP1500 Electric guitar EUROLIVE EUROLIVE B1520 B1520 EUROLIVE B1500X Subwoofer Keyboard Fig 5 3 Standard set up example 2 x BEHRINGER B300 active Fig 5 4 EUROPOWER in bridged mono mode 5 WIRING EXAMPLES 11 EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior MICROPHONE INPUTS Type Mic E I N 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 Q source resistance 50 Q source resistance 150 Q source resistance Frequency response Gain Max input level Impedance Signal to noise ratio Noise THD N MONO LINE INPUTS Type Impedance Max input level STEREO LINE INPUTS Type Impedance Max input level EQUAL
17. ions as a stereo amplifier i e the left and right main stereo signals are sent to OUTPUT A L and OUTPUT B R In MON MONO mode it functions as a dual mono amplifier e OUTPUT A sends the monitor signal and OUTPUT B the main signal mono In BRIDGE AMP MODE the output power of outputs A and B are added and provided at OUTPUT B The PMX660M also has three operating modes since it can be operated in two modes with the switch in its upper position MAIN MAIN BRIDGE mode depending on the pin connections of the speaker cables In MAIN MAIN BRIDGE mode power of both outputs is added and provided at OUTPUT B SPEAKON cable pins 1 2 With the normal pin connections GSPEAKON cable pins 1 1 a main signal is provided in this mode at OUTPUT A and B not bridged In MON MAIN mode the mixer can also be used as a dual mono amplifier i e OUTPUT A provides the monitor signal while the main signal is present at OUTPUT B Please refer to and as well as chapter 4 4 Loudspeaker connectors In BRIDGE mode always connect only one loudspeaker with an impedance of at least 8 Q to OUTPUT B pins 1 2 Please note that OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode with pin connections 1 2 In all other operating modes the minimum impedance of the speaker connected must not fall below 4 9 Use the SPEAKER PROCESSING switch to activate a filter that adapts the mixer to the specifications of your loudspeakers If the spea
18. kers have a limited frequency response in the bass range it allows you to adapt it optimally to the frequency response of the speakers 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS 5 EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S If STANDBY is pressed all input channels are muted During breaks you can thus prevent the microphones from picking up noise or interference which would then be reproduced by the P A system The advantage is that all faders can be left untouched while you play a CD via the CD TAPE inputs see 1351 There is also no need to move down the faders of muted channels and lose your mix 2 3 1 Connectors The FOOTSWITCH connector is for a standard footswitch You can activate an effect bypass that mutes the effects processor Please use a dual footswitch for the PMX880S so that you can enable disable FX1 and FX2 independently of each other In this case the tip of the 1 4 plug controls FX1 and the ring FX2 The FX OUT connector is used to route the FX SEND signal from the input channels for example to the input of an external effects processor The PMX880S has two FX controls per input signal see 5 and also two FX OUT connectors FX OUT 7 and FX OUT 2 Please note When you connect a mono plug to one of the FX OUT jacks the signal path from the respective FX send to the built in effects processor is interrupted For each FX send you can either use the built in effect or the corresponding FX OUT jack for an external effect but never both
19. nced 21 dBu 1 4 TS connectors unbalanced approx 150 Q unbalanced 21 dBu 1 4 TRS connectors unbalanced approx 150 Q unbalanced 21 dBu RCA approx 1 kQ 21 dBu RCA mono output approx 1 KQ 21 dBu 102 dB 106 dB A weighted 88 dB 91 dB A weighted 84 dB 86 dB A weighted NEUTRIK NL4MP SPEAKON 4 80 A re AK CC 8 169 24 bit Delta Sigma 64 128 times oversampling 90 dB 46 875 kHz max 5 secs approx 1 5 msecs 2 digit 7 segment LED 2 x 2 digit 7 segment LED Output power 2 x 300 W 2x 150 W 1 x 600 W 2 x 400 W 2 x 200 W 1 x 800 W 85 250 V 50 60 Hz 480 W 680 W 3 15 A 220 240 V 5 A 100 110 V 4 A 220 240 V 6 3 A 100 110 V IEC standard receptacle approx 12 2 5 x 18 1 10 x 8 3 5 approx 315 mm x 460 mm x 220 mm 9 15 kg 9 35 kg 20 18 Ib 20 62 Ib notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 12 6 SPECIFICATIONS EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S 7 WARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 3 Failure to return the card in due time date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online regis
20. ng your confi dence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this power mixer It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you because it is the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal to present you two outstanding power mixers that give you maximum flexibility and performance with a unique sound character and broad range of striking functions The task to design the new PMX series certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician It also meant a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such a project can be proud of what We ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our joy with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve greatly contributed to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely favorable price All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we can make it to produce su
21. nnector sleeve ground shield strain relief clamp sleeve tip Fig 4 1 1 4 TS connector Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve ring ring cold ve H For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 2 1 4 TRS connector Balanced XLR connectors output input 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 3 XLR connectors 1 4 TS footswitch connector sleeve strain relief clamp pole 1 ground sleeve vid T The footswitch connects both poles momentarily Fig 4 4 1 4 TS connector for footswitch IB Please use a dual footswitch for the PMX880S so that you can enable disable FX1 and FX2 independently of each other In this case the tip of the 1 4 plug controls FX1 and the ring FX2 shield Fig 4 5 RCA cable 4 3 Loudspeaker connection Your EUROPOWER is equipped with high quality NEUTRIK NL4FC SPEAKON connectors which ensure safe and trouble free operation The SPEAKON connector was especially developed for high power loudspeakers Once it is plugged in it safely locks into position and cannot be accidentally disengaged It prevents the occurrence of electrical shock and ensures the correct polarity Each of the SPEAKON jacks carries only the assigned single signal see tab 4 1
22. ommend that you use a flight case so as to give your power mixer optimum protection during use or transport gt Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during storage or transport a Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the device or its packaging gt Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and to avoid overheating please do not place the EUROPOWER near radiators etc gt Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for details The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all of the international safety certification requirements I Please make sure that all units have proper ground connection For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or on the AC power cord 1 1 3 Warranty The EUROPOWER s serial number is located on the rear panel Please take the time to fill in and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase so as to benefit from our extended warranty Or register online at www behringer com 1 2 The manual This manual is designed to give you both an overview of all control elements and to provide detail about how to use them To provide you with a clear structure we have grouped
23. oves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs extension cords and the point at which they exit the unit 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the device When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart device combination to avoid injury from stumbling over it AI K 13 Unplug this device during lightning storms or when not used for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S FOREWORD Dear Customer Welcome to the team of EUROPOWER users and thank you very much for expressi
24. p is not possible with the PMX660M no stereo operation possible PMX880S Rear panel excerpt 2 x BEHRINGER EUROLIVE Stack B1500X amp B1020 both passive Loudspeaker monitor mix PMX880S Front panel excerpt MONITOR 3 RING FX 2 OUTPUT Dual footswitch 2 x BEHRINGER B300 active Fig 5 1 EUROPOWER mixer as a stereo amplifier example Both the PMX880S and the PMX660M can be set up for dual mono operations The POWER AMP switch must be set to its lower PMX660M or center position PMX880S The two SPEAKON outputs provide the main and the monitor signals independently of each other and to two loudspeakers each which are wired in parallel Loudspeaker connection for F O H and monitor mix mono OUTPUT B OUTPUT A VA PMX660M Rear panel excerpt 2 x BEHRINGER EUROLIVE F1520 passive 2 x BEHRINGER EUROLIVE B1520 passive Fig 5 2 EUROPOWER mixer as a dual mono amplifier example 10 5 WIRING EXAMPLES EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S This illustration shows just one example of how the channels One example of how to use your power mixer with a of your power mixer can be used including the connection of subwoofer in bridged mono mode The illustration shows the mono and stereo sources and the tape ins and outs recording PMX880S with a subwoofer connected to OUTPUT B that will the mix signal or play
25. s a PAN ORAMA control which determines the position of the channel signal in the stereo main mix The PMX660M has no PAN on the input channels because it is a dual mono power mixer The BAL ANCE control for the stereo channels of the PMX880S corresonds to the PAN control for the mono channels It determines the relative volume of the left and right input signals before they are routed to the stereo main output The PMX660M has no stereo channels and hence no BAL control because it is a dual mono power mixer 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS EUROPOWER PMX660M PMX8s0S Turn the FX RET control to add the effect signal to the main The LEVEL control adjusts the channel signal level in the main mix 2 1 1 Input section The CLIP LED is very useful to control the input gain It should never be constantly illuminated only with signal peaks The PAD switch reduces the input sensitivity of the channel by approx 30 dB to connect for example line level signals The balanced HI Z input 1 4 TRS can be used for line level signal sources e g keyboards electric guitars and basses Each channel has a balanced LOW Z microphone input with XLR connectors which also supply the 48 V phantom power for condenser microphones see 27 Unbalanced stereo line inputs with 1 4 connectors for stereo channels 7 to 10 of the PMX880S They can be used for connecting keyboards with stereo outputs or stereo drum machines Please remember to use ei
26. s warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used A damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM F
27. sound natural again STUDIO This simulation of a middle to large sized room is also available in two variations Both variations sound very natural and can be used as all purpose effects SMALL HALL Simulates a small lively strongly reflecting hall and is perfect for processing drums AMBIENCE Reproduces a middle sized room without late reflections EARLY REFLECTIONS The initial reflections of this room are clearly audible This effect is a classic for dynamic signals drums percussion slap bass etc SPRING REVERB Simulates classic spring reverberation GATED REVERB This effect synthetically cuts off reverberation after a period of time It is famous in the song In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins The variations differ in the reverb length REVERSE REVERB This is a reverberation in which the envelope is reversed i e it slowly gets louder Brisson CHORUS This effect slightly detunes the original signal A very pleasant detune effect is created in connection with the pitch variation The chorus effect is used often and quite extensively used for dispersing signals The variations available range from slow to fast chorus effects SYMPHONIC This effect creates the sound of an eight voice vocal chorus FLANGER The word flange means tape spool and this explains the characteristics of the effect Originally the flanger effect was generated with two tape recorders which ran synchronousl
28. the control elements according to their function They can easily be found on the enclosed numbered illustrations If you need more detailed information on specific topics please visit our web site www behringer com The product related information pages and the ULTRANET based glossary explain the relevant audio engineering terminology in full detail 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS A detailed description of all functions of your power mixer can be found in the following chapters Please also refer to the enclosed sheet with the numbered illustrations to get an overview of the control layout 2 1 Mono and stereo channels 5 The HI control in the EQ section governs the high frequency range of the respective channel Z Use the MID control to boost or cut the mid range freguencies E The LOW control allows you too boost cut the low frequency range S With the MON control you can adjust the volume of each channel in the monitor mix G The FX control determines the signal level sent from each channel to the built in effects processor this signal is also present at the FX OUT jack see 32 The PMX880S has two FX controls FX 7 and FX 2 so that you can use two effects simulteneously Accordingly it also provides two effect Aux paths see 32 a Please note that the effects processor signal will be inaudible when the FX RETURN control 21 is set fully counter clockwise 6 For the mono input channels the PMX880S ha
29. ther the microphone or the line input of a channel at a time but never both at the same time When you connect mono line level signals to channels 7 to 10 of the PMX880S always use the left input The mono signal will then be reproduced by both stereo sides EXI 2 2 Effects section List of all multi effects presets LED level meter of the effects processor Since the PMX880S allows you to select two effects simultaneously it also has two level meters DUAL FX Be sure that the clip LED illuminates for signal peaks only If it is illuminated all the time it is a sign that the effects processor is overloading and hence producing unpleasant distortion The EFFECT display PMX880S two displays shows the currently selected preset Turn the PROGRAM control PMX880S one control each for FX 1 and FX 2 to select an effects preset preset number starts flashing Push the control briefly to confirm your selection Press the FX IN button PMX880S FX 1 IN and FX 2 IN to activate the effects processor 2 3 Main and monitor section Your power mixer is equipped with two graphic 7 band equalizers The upper one processes the monitor signal the lower one the main signal Use the EQs to adjust the sound to the room acoustics Press the FBQ IN switch to activate the FBQ Feedback ZA Detection System The frequencies causing feedback are shown by the brightly lit fader LEDs Simply lower the level of the respective frequency
30. tration option via the Internet www behringer com or www behringer de 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 4 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original
31. wer stage of the mixer It is also possible to use only the left jack of the output The PMX660M has only one mono output connector Connect your monitor power amps or active monitor speakers to the mono MONITOR output to monitor the signal mix created with the MON controls or to route it to the musicians on stage Use the POWER switch to put the unit into operation The POWER switch should always be in the Off position when you are about to connect the unit to the mains US a a Please note The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time 2 4 Rear panel The mains connection is on a standard IEC receptacle An appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit FUSE HOLDER Before connecting the unit to the mains ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage Blown fuses should only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please also read the information given in chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS These are the two cooling fans of the unit Loudspeaker OUTPUT A PMX880S Depending on the operating mode selected see 28 either the left main signal or the monitor signal is provided at OUTPUT A NEVER use this output in bridged mono mode PMX660M In MON MAIN mode the monitor signal is provided at OUTPUT A see 28 NEVER use this output in bridged mono mode except when you use a
32. y The same audio signal was recorded on both machines If you put a finger on the left spool of one of the machines the spool and the playback speed are slowed down The generated delay results in phase shifting of the signals Please choose either medium flanger or one of the bright flanger programs which feature an increase in presence 3 DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR PHASER With the phaser a second phase shifted signal is added to the original audio signal The resulting sound is thicker and above all livelier This effect is often used for guitar sounds and keyboards In the 70s it was also extensively used for other instruments like electric pianos The PMX offers you four different phaser variations ROTARY SPEAKER The simulation of a classic effect that is normally generated with a slow or fast rotating speaker DELAY A delay of the input signal with various repetitions Different tempo settings ten variations in total allow interesting delay effects ECHO Similar to the stereo delay with the difference being that the repetitions have less presence This simulates the character of the original tape echo that was used before the digital era and can be thought of as a Vintage Sound MULTI TAP A delay effect with changing stereo positioning left center right Four variations are available EN CHORUS amp REVERB This algorithm combines the popular chorus with a reverb effect T
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