Behringer B2030a Musical Instrument User Manual
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1. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception The correct value of the fuses needed can be found in the chapter Specifications Power is delivered via the cable enclosed with the unit All requiered safety precautions have been adhered to Please make sure that the unit is grounded at all times For your own protection you should never tamper with the grounding of the cable or the unit itself The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 1 3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http behringer com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the BEHRINGER 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 area2. a CD player to the TRUTH s inputs and use the CD player to adjust the volume The TRUTH is capable of producing high volume levels You should mix your recordings at moderate levels so as to avoid listening fatigue and hearing impairment 3 3 Speaker placement suggestions Since the sound of a speaker depends to a great extent on its surroundings placing your TRUTH correctly is very important Please try to follow these suggestions through Your efforts will be rewarded with better sound and higher resolution Both speakers are built identically There is no need to concern yourself with which speaker should be placed left and which speaker should be placed right Place the TRUTH on a flat and stable surface if possible use a dedicated speaker stand In this way the speaker is acoustically decoupled and won t induce vibrations in nearby objects which would affect the bass response If you cannot use a stand put the TRUTH on spikes or damping foam material Another aspect is the distance between speaker and wall keep the speaker away from the wall as this would emphasize the bass response particularly in corners where two walls form an angle The BEHRINGER TRUTH B2030A B2031A are so called near field monitors which means that the impact of the room acoustics on the sound will be reduced considerably owing to the short distance between speaker and listener Fig 3 1 Incorrect speaker setup This illustration shows how you
3. local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual 1 Introduction The TRUTH features two separate amplifiers for bass and h
4. 3 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION A NE PAS OUVRIR Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock Use only high quality professional speaker cables with Ya TS or twist locking plugs pre installed All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel 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 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 Caution 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 liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 op
5. control elements LOW FREQUENCY With this switch you can adapt the woofer to a subwoofer system or emulate the sound characteristics of small speaker systems 2 ROOM COMPENSATION For maximum flexibility the TRUTH features a switch that adjusts the speaker depending on its setup position HIGH FREQUENCY This switch adapts the speaker s frequency response to the damping characteristics of the control room 7 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual a MUTE LOW MUTE HIGH FOR SERVICE USE Le O ON ii OFF r ws OFF ON Fig 2 6 Rear panel control elements The following control elements are found only on the B2031A POWER MODE This switch allows you to toggle between ON OFF and AUTO power up modes see chapter 3 1 MUTE LOW Disables the woofer for servicing and maintenance MUTE HIGH Disables the tweeter for servicing and maintenance 3 Applications 3 1 Connection Use the enclosed power cord to connect the TRUTH to the mains To avoid ground loops both speakers and the mixing console should be fed from the same outlet For your convenience the B2031A features an automatic power up system which activates the TRUTH as soon as a signal is present on its input and deactivates the speaker after signal pauses of more than five minutes only B2031A Function The switch for the automatic power up system U1 has three positions When set to OFF the speaker is completely switched off and c
6. for long periods oftime 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 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MUSIC GROUP 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 COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECT
7. resulting from such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited 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 guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals behringer com e 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 e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unaut
8. shouldn t do it you can clearly see that a portion of the sound bounces back from the walls before it reaches the listener s ears Thus direct and reflected sound waves overlap which results in a coloration of the sound 8 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual ROA Fig 3 2 Correct speaker setup This effect can be reduced by turning the speakers towards the listener To make reflections from ceiling or floor less likely the tweeters should be on the same height as your ears Please note that the TRUTH should be operated vertically Where this is impossible place it horizontally as shown in figure 3 3 to allow for an improved stereo image Fig 3 3 TRUTH setup horizontally Not only the physical location of speakers but also the acoustic characteristics of the room have a substantial effect on the way your TRUTH sounds Make sure that the room neither sounds too hall like nor too dull basically neither like a bathroom nor totally without an echo You can alter the room acoustics easily by installing or removing carpets curtains or furniture Fabric covering on the wall opposite the speakers might be a good idea if the room is too reflective The next chapter describes how to adapt the TRUTH to the room acoustics once it has been set up properly 3 4 Adapting the TRUTH to the room acoustics This chapter describes how you can use the switches on the rear of the B2030A B2031A to adapt the speaker to the acoustics of your contr
9. 0 Hz T2 0AH250V 220 230 V 50 60 Hz T1 6AH250V Voltage Supply current 100 120 V 50 60 Hz max 1 0A 220 230 V 50 60 Hz max 0 5A Mains connection Standard IEC connector Voltage Fuses 100 120 V 50 60 Hz T5 0AH250V 220 230 V 50 60 Hz T2 5AH250V Voltage Supply current 100 120 V 50 60 Hz max 2 0 A 220 230 V 50 60 Hz max 1 1 A Mains connection Standard IEC connector Dimensions Weight Dimensions H x W x D 12 2x87 x81 317 x214 x 211 mm Weight 21 24 Ibs 9 84 kg Dimensions H x W x D 15 34 x 9 1346 x 1138 400 x 250 x 290 mm Weight 33 Ibs 15 kg 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 behringer com We Hear You EN behringer com behringer
10. 1A is tuned to produce a neutral sound which can be confusing when you are working for the first time with such a high quality speaker Don t try to adjust the TRUTH with its rear panel switches to produce a bombastic sound that impresses you or other listeners To get a feeling for the TRUTH s sound you should listen to as many records as possible that were produced in other studios We also recommend that you listen to your own recordings over as many other systems as possible for example your car system If you find that your mixes are somewhat dull in their overall sound the reason might be too much treble from your TRUTH On the other hand if you set the bass level too high you will find that your mixes lack bass power Tuning a speaker can take several days time so once again take your time It might be necessary to insert an equalizer between console and speaker in particular if you prefer extreme setups or sound images The BEHRINGER ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496 has proven its usefulness in practice as it is not only a simple equalizer but also features a real time analyzer You can use our measuring microphone ECM8000 to automatically adapt the TRUTH to your room or modify its frequency response 9 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual 4 Installation 5 Specifications The BEHRINGER TRUTH features one balanced XLR and one balanced 14 TRS input s If connecting to other equipment is possible using balanced inputs alway
11. RONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period
12. User Manual g PD F u TRUTH B2031A B2030A High Resolution Active 2 Way Reference Studio Monitor N behringer com behringer 2 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual KD Table of Contents Thank you scccccscssscsscscsecsescsscsesscscssessecsscsescsecsessssesees 2 Important Safety Instructions cursonsonssorsonssnssonsnonnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cursurs0usonnsnsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsonnsonsonnennnnne 3 Limited Warranty 20s00ussossonssnssonsnnssonsonssnnsnnssnssnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction sussonsssssonsnnssnssnnssnssonsnnssonsonsnonsonnannsnnne 5 1 1 Before you get started uansseseennseensseenneennene 5 2 Control Elements eossssssrsnnssnssnnsnnsnnnsnnennnennennnennnne 6 3 Applications cussosesonssoonsnonenonennnnsnnnssnnennnennnnennnener 7 3 1 CONNEC OMaria 7 3 2 Level setting sciccaisssconsvsccesscecnasesccusstsccsvsstnassecooavesesaievssnsivtenas 7 3 3 Speaker placement SUGGESTIONS sssssssssssssssssssessssss 7 3 4 Adapting the TRUTH to the room acoustics 8 4 Installationen 9 5 SpecificationS s essosssssessocssossesessssossoossoesesssessoesosssse 9 Thank you Congratulations With our new BEHRINGER TRUTH you have purchased one of the best high resolution active studio monitors available It is a tool that reproduces your program material with highest fidelity and balance positioning sound sources accurately on the stereo basis behringer com
13. an be operated in two different positions allowing alternating between 230 V and 120 V When using the unit outside of Europe running on 120 V you have to implement a fuse with a higher rating Ci Fig 2 3 The POWER switch behringer com 6 Use the POWER switch to power up your TRUTH The POWER switch should always be in the Off position when you are about to connect your unit to the mains IN Caution 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 The TRUTH should be the last device in the signal chain to be switched on and the first to be switched off This way loud switch on thumps that can occur when powering other equipment on or off can be avoided INPUT TRIM W TYPICAL OdB Fig 2 4 INPUT TRIM control C INPUT TRIM Use this control to adapt the TRUTH s input sensitivity to the signal source ROOM LOW FREQUENCY COMPENSATION HIGH FREQUENCY TO ADAPT MONITOR S COMPENSATES LOW TO MATCH MONITOR S FREQUENCY RESPONSE FREQUENCY BOOST DUE FREQUENCY RESPONSE TO TO AN ADDITIONAL TO MONITOR PLACEMENT CONTROL ROOM DAMPING SUBWOOFER OR TO SIMULATE SMALL SPEAKER SYSTEMS ro ata O O 2 4 6dB ATYPICAL ATYPICAL a Fig 2 5 Rear panel
14. annot be activated with the POWER switch 6 Position AUTO allows the automatic operation as mentioned above In position ON the B2031 is activated all the time and can be switched off only with switch Be sure to switch the TRUTH off with the POWER switch during longer pauses Now connect both speakers to your console by means of commercial XLR or TRS cables Since the TRUTH is an active speaker system instead of conventional speaker cables you will need normal TRS or XLR cables Connect the TRUTH to the control room outputs of your console so as to be able to control the monitoring volume independently of the main mix level If your console does not have such outputs you can also use the main mix outputs However in this case the speaker volume cannot be set independently of the main mix level i e you must adjust the monitoring volume on the TRUTH Please consult the operating instructions accompanying your console to find out whether it has balanced or unbalanced outputs Connect these outputs to the TRS or XLR 3 Jinput If possible use the balanced connectors so as to avoid interference and hum It won t help however to connect unbalanced outputs with balanced inputs The benefits mentioned above will apply only when both inputs and outputs are of the balanced type Be sure to mute the signal sources before you put the TRUTH into operation Once the TRUTH has been connected as described above you can activate the spea
15. ble volume 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The TRUTH was carefully packed at the factory 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 Damaged units 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 of the unit Otherwise all claims for replacement repair may be rendered invalid 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the TRUTH on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage The fuse compartment near the power plug socket contains three triangular markings Two of these triangles are opposite one another The voltage indicated adjacent to these markings is the voltage to which your unit has been set up and can be altered by rotating the fuse compartment by 180 behringer com IN Caution This does not apply to export models that were for example manufactured only for use with 120 V Ifyou alter the unit s voltage you must change the fuse accordingly The correct value of the fuse needed can be found in the chapter Specifications
16. eration instructions Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth MSS W N oS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donotinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Donot 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 convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the U manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid LA IX injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
17. from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited 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 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied b
18. horized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 2 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 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 MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auction 5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 6 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable
19. igh frequencies sporting loads of power reserve On the bass end a long excursion woofer embedded in a sturdy cast aluminum casing springs into action The scope is broadened downward by using a special bass reflex system In the upper frequency range a specially developed dome tweeter provides for subtle signal reproduction The chassis and the amplifiers are protected from overload using a sophisticated circuitry The speakers are magnetically shielded so you can use your TRUTH near computer monitors or TV sets The audio signal is separated using an active crossover that guarantees accurate frequency separation and perfect tuning of both speakers among each other We recommend that you experiment with your TRUTH away from the pressures of a recording session in order to get a feel for it It will be a good idea to listen to your favorite CD s over the TRUTH so that you can get an impression of the neutral sound this speaker produces which might be somewhat unusual at first The following user s manual is intended to familiarize you with the unit s control elements so that you can master all the functions After having thoroughly read the user s manual store it at a safe place for future reference IN Caution The TRUTH is capable of producing extreme volumes Please bear in mind that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing but can also cause permanent damage Be careful to select a suita
20. ker with the POWER switch behringer com 3 2 Level setting When the TRUTH has been connected properly and switched on you can now turn up the console output that feeds the B2030A B2031A Provided you have a signal source connected you now hear the audio material as it is played back by the TRUTH The INPUT TRIM control Don the rear panel is set to 0 dB ex factory i e unity gain which is okay when you feed the TRUTH from a pro level console In this case the TRUTH automatically operates at maximum level provided that your console has been set up correctly and its output is set to 0 dB The LIMIT LED 2Jhelps you control the level It lights up as soon as overloading causes one of the internal protections to respond The TRUTH doesn t get damaged when the LIMIT LED lights up with occasional signal peaks However please make sure that it won t light up all the time because sooner or later this will activate the thermal protection system and temporarily mute the built in amplifiers to warn you that you are driving the TRUTH too hard If so you can reduce levels either on your console or using the INPUT TRIM control C If the outputs on your console don t provide studio level signals you can turn up the INPUT TRIM control If you connect the TRUTH to the preamp output of your stereo system it may also be necessary to raise the level on the TRUTH itself To build up a rudimentary stereo system you can directly connect the outputs of
21. of our website http behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 6 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual 2 Control Elements The control elements described in the following are the same on both loudspeakers oz TRUTH B2030A Fig 2 1 Front panel display elements here B2030A 1 ON This LED lights up as soon as you switch on the speaker 2 LIMIT Lights up as soon as one of the built in protections is activated INPUT POWER SOURCE 230 V 50 60 Hz 0 5 A FUSE T 1 A H 250 V CAUTION REPLACE FUSE WITH SAME FUSE TYPE AND RATING ATTENTION u N UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE une BAL UNBAL I TYPE ET CALIBRE v 10kOhm W ymt A 5 4 Fig 2 2 Rear panel connectors All connectors of the TRUTH face downwards so as to allow you to place the speaker as closely to a wall as possible INPUT These are the balanced inputs of your TRUTH laid out as 14 TRS and XLR connectors The mains connection is achieved via the standard IEC connector A matching power cord is included FUSE COMPARTMENT VOLTAGE SELECTION Before plugging the unit into a power socket please make sure you have selected the correct voltage Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of appropriate rating without exception Some units feature a fuse compartment that c
22. ol room However you should try to improve a potentially impaired sound by optimizing the loudspeaker placement beforehand FREE FIELD CORNER WIDE NARROW Fig 3 4 Rear panel legending behringer com If you are still having problems you could try the following The ROOM COMPENSATION switch 2 allows you to lower the bass range depending on the speaker position Ex factory the switch is set to a neutral position If you ve set up the TRUTH close to the wall or in a corner try reducing the low frequency level in steps of 2 dB Since every room and speaker setup are unique in their acoustic properties we cannot provide more specific information here The same applies to the HIGH FREQUENCY switch C0 which determines the tweeter level between 2 dB and 4 dB Here too the best setting depends on the room acoustics If you have an additional subwoofer installed you can attenuate the TRUTH s lower cutoff frequency using the LOW FREQUENCY switch 8 This can be necessary when adapting the TRUTH to your subwoofer Trust your own aural instinct but don t forget Listening at high volume levels over long periods leads to listening fatigue and thus reduces your ability to judge the sound Consequently we recommend regular pauses to keep your hearing healthy As ageneral rule you should set up and adjust the TRUTH with great care Above all you should take your time unlike hi fi speakers the B2030A B203
23. s make such connections because they offer maximal compensation of disturbing signals B2030A B2031A Unbalanced 14 TS connector 7 ve XLR connector servo balanced input 4 strain relief clamp o 4 sleeve 1 4 TRS servo balanced input 4 tip Input impedance 10kQ Max input level 22 dBu ret B2030A a tip En Tweeter 34 ferrofluid cooled dome Woofer 634 polypropylene diaphragm Fig 4 1 14 TS connector B2031A Balanced 4 TRS connector Tweeter 1 ferrofluid cooled dome __ 4 Strain relief clamp Woofer 834 polypropylene diaphragm fo B2030A T hie RMS 0 1 THD 70W ing Peak power 125 W cold ve Dan For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs RMS 0 1 THD 140 W ting and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug Peak power 265 W Fig 4 2 14 TRS connector Crossover Balanced use with XLR connectors B2030A B2031A Type active 4th order Linkwitz Riley Crossover frequency 2 kHz input nn System Specification 3 cold ve B2030A Frequency response 50 Hz to 21 kHz output Sound pressure level max 113 dB SPL 1 m pair Te B2031A Fig 4 3 XLR connectors Frequency response 50 Hz to 21 kHz Sound pressure level max 116 dB SPL 1 m pair behringer com 10 TRUTH B2031A B2030A User Manual Power Supply Voltage Fuses 100 120 V 50 6
24. y a description of the problem and the serial number of the product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 4 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way 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 This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost
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