Behringer Power Mixer - Manual (Page 4)

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EUROPOWER PMH2000
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! With the PMH2000 you have acquired a
state-of-the-art 10-channel power mixer that sets new stan-
dards. Right from the start, our goal has been to design a
revolutionary device that can be used for a great variety
of applications. And indeed, this overwhelming power mixer
gives you plenty of functionality and a broad range of
connection and expansion options.
BEHRINGER is a company with its roots in professional
recording studio technology. For many years now we have
been successful in developing products for studio and live use.
These include microphones and 19" devices of all kinds
(compressors, enhancers, noise gates, tube processors,
headphone amplifiers, digital effects devices, DI boxes, etc.),
monitor and P.A. speakers and professional live and recording
mixers. Our entire technical know-how has gone into your
PMH2000.
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This manual first describes the terminology used,
so that you fully understand the PMH2000 and its
functions. Please read the manual carefully and keep
it for future reference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment
Your PMH2000 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.
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If the 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.
1.1.2 Initial operation
Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling
and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the PMH2000
near radiators etc.
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Before you connect the PMH2000 to the mains, please
make sure that the voltage setting on the unit
matches the local voltage!
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If you set the unit to a different mains voltage, be
sure to use a fuse of the correct type and rating.
Please refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” for details.
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Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same
type and rating! Please refer to the “SPECIFI-
CATIONS” 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.
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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. The unit shall always
be connected to the mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
1.1.3 Warranty
The EUROPOWER’s serial number is located on the rear.
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
2. CONTROL ELEMENTS
2.1 Front panel
Your EUROPOWER PMH2000 comes with ten input channels,
which only differ in terms of pad switch, peak LED and interface
panel. Since the EQ, effect, monitor and level controls are iden-
tical on all channels, they will be described only once on the
enclosed sheet.
The FX control determines the signal level that is routed
from the respective channel to the built-in effects processor.
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Please note that the effects processor is muted as
long as the FX TO MAIN control ( ) is set fully
counter-clockwise.
The HI control in the EQ section governs the high
frequencies of the respective channel.
Use the MID control to boost/cut the mid range.
The LOW control allows you to raise or lower the bass
frequencies.
The MON control determines the channel’s volume
assigned to the monitor mix.
Use the LEVEL control to set the volume level of the
respective channel.
Use the PEAK LED to ensure that the input gain is set
properly. The PEAK LED should light up only with peak
signals, but never all the time.
The PAD button reduces the channel input sensitivity by
25 dB. Thus, you can also connect high-level line signals to
the respective channel input.
This HI-Z/LINE input can be used to connect line level
signal sources, such as keyboards, electric and bass
guitars.
This is the channel’s balanced XLR microphone input.
The stereo line input of cannels 7 - 9 can be used to
connect, for example, keyboards with stereo outputs or
a stereo drum computer.
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Please remember to use either the microphone or
the line input on a specific channel. Never use both
at the same time. This rule applies to chanels 1 - 9.
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When you connect a mono line signal to channels
7 - 9, please always use the left input. The mono
signal will then be reproduced on both stereo sides.
The TAPE/LINE IN RCA input of channel 10 allows you to
feed in external stereo signals from your CD player or tape
deck, for example.
The TAPE/LINE OUT RCA output provides the stereo main
mix signal of your PMH2000 and can be routed to, say, a
recording machine.
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When the TAPE OUT signal is connected to a tape
deck whose output signal is routed back to the
TAPE IN on the PMH2000, feedback can be produced
as soon as you start recording. Be sure to interrupt
the connection to the TAPE IN before recording!
The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary
for the operation of condenser microphones. Use the
PHANTOM POWER switch to activate the supply together
for channels 1 - 9 (XLR connector). The LED above the
switch is lit when phantom power is on.
This is the PMH2000’s graphic stereo equalizer, which
comprises two units and can be used to adapt the sound
to the room acoustics.