Behringer Power Mixer User Manual

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.

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.

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.

Before you connect the PMH2000 to the mains, please

make sure that the voltage setting on the unit

matches the local voltage!

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.

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.

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 EUROPOWERs 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

2.1 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.

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 channels 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 channels 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.

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.

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.

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 PMH2000s graphic stereo equalizer, which

comprises two units and can be used to adapt the sound

to the room acoustics.