Behringer B212A User's Manual
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1. mains connector This cable is delivered with the B212A B215A To avoid ground loop hum loudspeakers and mixing consoles should be connected to the same power circuit POWER Press POWER to turn on your B212A B215A Attention The POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains To disconnect the unit from the mains pull out the main cable plug or appliance coupler When installing the product ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time SERIAL NUMBER 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5 EUROLIVE B212A B215A 3 APPLICATION EXAMPLES I amp Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on the unit with the POWER switch Then raise the volume to a suitable level 3 1 Using a mixing console A common way to use 2 B212A B215A loudspeakers is with a mixing console In this case connect each of the main outputs that are on the mixing console to a B212A B215A loudspeaker The B212A B215A includes XLR and 1 4 connectors To avoid interference use only XLR or 1 4 jack cables 3 2 Using several B212A B215A loudspeakers EUROLIVE B215A LINK OUTPUT LINK OUTPUT Output Left Output Right Boochpeeee EURORACK UB2442FX PRO Fig 3 1 Wiring several B212A B215A loudspeakers using the LINK OUTPUT connector For l2. 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 5 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 4RETURN 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 shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 5 WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished o
3. sound pressure levels Integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and speaker protection Extremely powerful 12 15 long excursion driver provides incredibly deep bass and acoustic power State of the art 1 25 titanium diaphragm compression driver for exceptional high frequency reproduction Ultra wide dispersion large format exponential conical horn Ultra low noise Mic Line Input with Volume control and CLIP LED Dedicated 2 band EQ for perfect sound adjustment Additional Line Out connector allows linking of additional speaker systems gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design allows different positioning Stand mounting with 35 mm pole socket Tilts on its side for use as a floor monitor A Ergonomically shaped handles for easy carrying and setup A High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life A Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany EUROLIVE B212A B215A FOREWORD Dear customer welcome to the team of EUROLIVE users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in us by purchasing these PA loudspeakers Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure because it represents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal to develop an outstanding PA system that offers a maximum in flexibility and performance through its impressive sound charac
4. B212A B215A EUROLIVE User s manual Version 1 0 April 2006 Hl BEHRINGER www behringer com JUST LISTEN EUROLIVE B212A B215A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A ATTENTION A RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 90 dB WHICH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or pla
5. TRODUCTION IS Please make sure that all equipment is properly grounded at all times For your own safety never remove or disable the ground conductor of the unit or of the AC power cord 1 1 3 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www behringer com support Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation ATTENTION I amp This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme volumes Please keep in mind that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing but can also cause permanent hearing damage Be careful to select a s
6. arger rooms you can connect several B212A B215A speakers using the LINK OUTPUT connector 3 see fig 3 1 3 3 Direct connection of a stereo signal source When you use two B212A B215A loudspeakers you can directly connect one stereo signal source for example a CD player In this case each of the speakers is connected to 1 signal source output If necessary use the appropriate adaptor 4 INSTALLATION Both audio inputs of the BEHRINGER B212A B215A and the LINK OUTPUT connector are fully balanced To maximize interference compensation try to establish balanced connections to other equipment whenever possible Balanced 1 4 TRS connector sleeve tip strain relief clamp ground shield hot ve sleeve ring ring cold ve 1 gi For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Fig 4 1 1 4 TRS connector Balanced XLR connectors REN output je 1 ground shield 2 hot ve 3 cold ve For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged Fig 4 2 XLR connector IS Make sure that only competent people install your B212A B215A They must be sufficiently earthed during and after the installation process Otherwise electrostatic discharges may negatively affect the operating characteristics of your equipment 6 4 INSTALLATION High performance woofer Diameter Sensitivity 1 W 1 m Impedance Power ratin
7. ced in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Check the floor Always check the floor for stability before you set up the speaker cabinet Vibrating floors e g elements components on the stage do not provide reliable support for speaker stacks So always set up your speakers on a solid and even support Make sure that speaker cabinets are set up properly Set up your speaker cabinet at a distance to dance floors or other audience areas so as to avoid that somebody can knock over a speaker stack DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with 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 stoves 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 p
8. curate high and low frequency control All of these features make this loudspeaker a high quality and highly reliable companion on the road 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment Your B212A B215A was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage IS Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from which you took delivery Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid I amp Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping I amp Never let unsupervised children play with the B212A B215A or with its packaging IS Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 1 2 Initial operation Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling To avoid overheating do not place the B212A B215A on top of power amps or near radiators etc I Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating Please refer to the SPECIFICATIONS for further details The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC receptacle It meets all international safety certification requirements 4 1 IN
9. e 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 have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind for any purpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER is a registered trademark ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2006 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich M nchheide Il Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 8 6 WARRANTY
10. g peak program Tweeter compression driver Diameter Sensitivity 1 W 1 m Impedance Power rating peak program AMPLIFIER Low frequency amplifier Power peak program High frequency amplifier Power peak program Limiter XLR connector Sensitivity 1 4 jack Sensitivity Input resistance LINK OUTPUT XLR connector YSTEM DATA Frequency range Crossover frequency Maximum sound pressure level EQUALIZER HIGH LOW POWER SUPPLY Mains voltage Power consumption Fuse Mains connector DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions H x W x D Weight EUROLIVE B212A B215A 5 SPECIFICATIONS 12 308 mm 95 dB Full Space 15 387 mm 96 dB Full Space 1 25 34 mm 1 25 34 mm 105 dB Full Space 105 dB Full Space 80 80 60 W 2 kHz 12 dB oct 60 W 2 kHz 12 dB oct 400 W 8 2 0 1 THD 400 W 8 2 0 1 THD 50 W 8 2 0 1 THD 50 W 8 2 0 1 THD opto controlled opto controlled servo balanced 40dB to 4 dB servo balanced 40dB to 4 dB servo balanced servo balanced 40dB to 4 dB 40dB to 4 dB 20 kQ 20 kQ 55 Hz to 20 kHz 1 9 kHz 12 dB 126 dB 1m 65 Hz to 20 kHz 2 4 kHz 12 dB 125 dB 1m 12 kHz 15 dB 12 kHz 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB 80 Hz 15 dB USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz China Korea 220 V 50 Hz Europe U K Australia 230 V 50 Hz Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz General export model 120 230 V 50 60 Hz 300 W max 100 120 V T 5 0 A H 250 V 220 240 V T 2 5 A H 250 V Sta
11. ndard IEC receptacle approx 550 mm x 345 mm x 270 mm approx 690 mm x 440 mm x 335 mm approx 22 x 14 x 11 approx 16 5 kg approx 36 Ibs approx 27 x 17 x 13 approx 23 kg approx 51 Ibs 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 notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated 5 SPECIFICATIONS 7 EUROLIVE B212A B215A 6 WARRANTY 1 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 2 ONLINE REGISTRATION Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting www behringer com alternatively www behringer de and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan
12. nical 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 6 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 7 CLAIM FOR 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 Customers in th
13. nly if the product is accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealer s 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 this 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 tech
14. ower cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 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 apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipping over DZ LALY Ae 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus 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 apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 CAUTION These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so EUROLIVE B212A B215A EUROLIVE Processor Controlled 450 Watt 2 Way PA Speaker System with 12 15 Woofer and 1 25 Titanium Compression Driver High power 450 Watt 2 Way PA sound reinforcement speaker system for live and playback applications Ultra compact lightweight system delivers excellent sound even at extreme
15. rs Turn the LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on the unit Be careful to select a suitable volume at all times The HIGH control adjusts the high frequency range Use the LOW control to raise the level of the low frequency range The PWR LED lights up when the loudspeaker is put into operation ee res aes SS 4 a 3 POWER SOURCE lt 11 FUSE I ruse vaLue E POWER ry a OR SOURCE x 2 WAY 450 WATT POWERED LOUDSPEAKER WITH INTEGRATED SOUND PROCESSOR CAUTION To REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY BEHRINGER GERMANY MADE IN CHINA WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS IN EXCESS OF 90 dB WHICH MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE CAUTION REPLACE WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING SERIAL NUMBER s HH UTILISER DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE ATTENTION UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DATE CODE Fig 2 2 Control elements and connections B212A and B215A You can replace fuses at the FUSE SWITCH of the B212A B215A Always replace fuses with the same type Please follow the instructions given in chapter 5 SPECIFICATIONS The mains connection is established using a cable with an IEC
16. s from the developers to the many other employees at this company and to you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much Uli Behringer TABLE OF CONTENTS TAINTRODUCTION 2 el 4 1 1 Before you get started 20rss40nnnnsunnnnnnnnnnnannnnnn 4 1 1 1 Shipment 4 1 1 2 Initial operation wd 1 1 3 Online registration serioses 5 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5 3 APPLICATION EXAMPLES 2222 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 6 3 1 Using a mixing Console 6 3 2 Using several B212A B215A loudspeakers 6 3 3 Direct connection of a stereo signal source 6 4 INSTALLATION 222 4u4244444004400n000nHnnnnnnanannnnnnnn anne 6 5 SPECIFICATIONS 4444244400444HHannan nenn anna n nn 7 6 WARRANTY 222 5 2224 222er een een dngeree 8 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the EUROLIVE B212A B215A This active and extremely compact loudspeaker has been designed specifically for those applications in which space is a problem The compact dimensions and the low weight despite the high performance power amp as well as the option to mount the loudspeaker on a wall give this product maximum flexibility The input section accepts both line level or microphone level sources Additionally the loudspeaker has a 2 band equalizer for ac
17. ter and outstanding features The task of designing our new B212A B215A certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company and making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high quality devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all of you who have made the B212A B215A possible You have all made your own personal contribution
18. uitable volume at all times 2 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS INPUT exe u LINK OUTPUT o Low x 15 15 EQUALIZER en _ GN11999 PIN 1 GROUND PIN 2 SIGNAL PIN 3 SIGNAL Fig 2 1 Control elements and connections B212A and B215A 1 Use this 1 4 stereo jack to connect a signal source that has 1 4 output L2 Use this XLR connector to connect a signal source that has XLR output I gt Always use either the XLR or the 1 4 jack input and use the LEVEL control to adapt the input sensitivity Never use both inputs at the same time EUROLIVE B212A B215A 3 The LINK OUTPUT is directly connected to the inputs of the B212A B215A and carries the input signal with no processing applied In this way you can route the signal to the input of another device for example a second B212A B215A To set the volume of the LINE or MIC signal use the LEVEL control The left half of the control range is for attenuating the LINE signal The right half is for raising the level of the MIC signal The CLIP LED lights up when signal distortion occurs Reduce the volume with the LEVEL control until the CLIP LED does not light up any more or occasionally lights up at signal peaks We would like to draw your attention to the fact that extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing as well as your headphones loudspeake
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