User manual BEHRINGER B212XL

[. . . ] User Manual EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL 800 / 1000-Watt 2-Way PA Speaker System with 12" / 15" Woofer and 1. 75" Titanium Compression Driver Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL. This extremely compact loudspeaker has been designed specifically for those applications in which space is a problem. The compact dimensions and the low weight as well as the option to mount the loudspeaker on a wall give this product maximum flexibility. The EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL is equipped with both ¼" TS and pro-level speaker connectors, so that you can expand your set-up flexibly at any time. [. . . ] Please make sure that the calculated total impedance ZT is not smaller than the minimum impedance specified for your amplifier. [3] Serial number ENGLISH 3 4 EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL User Manual mended if you use record players or CD players as your signal source. CD players often produce extremely deep frequencies, which can lead to extreme excursions of the bass membrane. ENGLISH 3. Optimal Operation We have developed the B212XL/B215XL for use in a wide range of possible applications. Of course, the sound of your loudspeakers depends on the acoustic characteristics of the room/ space in which they are being used. The following chapters of this manual will give you information about getting the most out of your EUROLIVE speakers. 4. Additional Considerations 4. 1 Length and diameter of loudspeaker cables Loudspeaker cables whose diameter is too small can considerably limit the power amp performance. The longer the cable, the more pronounced the problem. As a result, musicians often simply "turn up" the amp, which can lead to loudspeaker damage. Therefore, don't use cables longer than 15 m (45 ft. ). For most applications, this will not be necessary. Cable diameter should be at least 14 - 12 gauge. 3. 1 HF drivers High frequencies are the segment of the audio spectrum responsible for clarity and speech intelligibility. These frequencies are the easiest ones to locate, but at the same time they are also the easiest ones to "obstruct. " Therefore, we recommend positioning your speakers so that the HF drivers are located slightly above the height of the audience. This guarantees the best possible dispersion of high frequencies and considerably higher intelligibility. 4. 2 Power amp rating 3. 2 How to prevent feedback Always place the "front of house" speakers ahead of the microphones (from the audience's perspective), and never behind. Use professional floor monitors or an in-ear monitoring system to hear the stage performers. Selecting the right amp can turn out to be rather difficult. Therefore, stick to the following rule of thumb: the power rating of your amp should be roughly twice the speaker load capacity. A speaker rated at 200 Watts continuous performance can easily be powered by an amp rated at 400 Watts output power. An optimal addition to your speaker system would be the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP2000 power amp, for example. 3. 3 How to avoid feedback when working with record players (DJ applications) 4. 3 Fuses In applications with record players, bass feedback can occur. Bass feedback occurs when low frequencies get back to the pickup and are reproduced on the speakers. The most common causes for this are: speakers located too closely to the record player, a room with a wooden floor, or presence of a podium or a platform. In such cases, it is best to move the speakers away from the record player and "banish" them from the stage, so that they are located on firm ground. Another option is to use raised stands, which prevent the speakers from having a direct contact with the ground. We do not recommend the use of fuses with audio applications. [. . . ] inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly excluded from Free 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]. Damage/defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this § 3 Warranty [1]. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries, 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. [. . . ]