Behringer B1520DSP User Guide
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EUROLIVE B1520DSP
( 1 ) Power is supplied via an IEC connector. The matching
cable is provided with the unit.
( 2 ) Use the POWER switch to turn on the B1520DSP. Before
connecting the unit to the power mains, ensure that the
POWER switch is in OFF position.
POWER switch is in OFF position.
+ 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 long periods of time.
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 long periods of time.
( 3 ) Use the LEVEL control to adjust the signal gain of the
MIC/LINE inputs. Before you connect or disconnect a signal
source to or from one of the inputs, please turn the
corresponding control fully to the left. Once the signal
source is connected, increase the volume as desired by
turning the control clockwise. Always make sure that the
CLIP LED
source to or from one of the inputs, please turn the
corresponding control fully to the left. Once the signal
source is connected, increase the volume as desired by
turning the control clockwise. Always make sure that the
CLIP LED
( 4 ) does not light up at all or with signal peaks
only.
Line-level signals:
Devices with high output levels (e.g. the outputs of mixing
consoles or CD players) only need little gain. In this case,
the LEVEL control will mostly be positioned somewhere in
the area marked "LINE" (left half of the control range).
consoles or CD players) only need little gain. In this case,
the LEVEL control will mostly be positioned somewhere in
the area marked "LINE" (left half of the control range).
Microphone signals
Low-level microphone signals need more gain. When
microphones are used, the control will be positioned in the
MIC area (right half of the control range).
microphones are used, the control will be positioned in the
MIC area (right half of the control range).
+ We would like to draw your attention to the fact that
extremely loud sound levels may damage your hearing
as well as your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn the
LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on
the unit. Be careful to select a suitable volume at all
times.
as well as your headphones/loudspeakers. Turn the
LEVEL control fully to the left before you switch on
the unit. Be careful to select a suitable volume at all
times.
( 4 ) The CLIP LED lights up when the input signal level is too
high. In this case, turn the LEVEL control
( 3 ) to the left
until the LED goes out or only lights up at peak levels.
( 5 ) Use the MIC/LINE inputs (XLR connectors) for connecting
audio signals.
( 6 ) The LINE OUT XLR jack provides the signal with no
additional gain applied in order to connect another
loudspeaker, for example. The output signal is a mix of
both input signals. (See Chapter 4.2 for more information
on how to use several loudspeakers)
loudspeaker, for example. The output signal is a mix of
both input signals. (See Chapter 4.2 for more information
on how to use several loudspeakers)
The B1520DSP is equipped with a 2-band tone control. Each
band allows you to apply a maximum boost/cut of 15 dB, in its
center position the equalizer is set to neutral.
( 7 ) Use the EQ HIGH control to cut or boost the treble range
band allows you to apply a maximum boost/cut of 15 dB, in its
center position the equalizer is set to neutral.
( 7 ) Use the EQ HIGH control to cut or boost the treble range
by 15 dB. The cut-off frequency is 12 kHz.
( 8 ) Use the EQ LOW control to cut or boost the bass range by
15 dB. The cut-off frequency is 100 Hz.
( 9 ) The B1220DSP features a high-pass filter with a slope of
24 dB/oct. to eliminate unwanted low-frequency content,
such as pop sounds produced by hand-held microphones,
or rumble or wind noise when using high-sensitivity
microphones. The LOW CUT control adjusts the cut-off
frequency. If you want to use the B1520DSP in combination
with a subwoofer, you can use the high-pass filter to lower
the bass range reproduced by the subwoofer. This allows
you to operate the B1520DSP even without an external
frequency crossover. Set the cut-off frequency to the
highest frequency that can be reproduced by the
subwoofer.
such as pop sounds produced by hand-held microphones,
or rumble or wind noise when using high-sensitivity
microphones. The LOW CUT control adjusts the cut-off
frequency. If you want to use the B1520DSP in combination
with a subwoofer, you can use the high-pass filter to lower
the bass range reproduced by the subwoofer. This allows
you to operate the B1520DSP even without an external
frequency crossover. Set the cut-off frequency to the
highest frequency that can be reproduced by the
subwoofer.
(10) The CONTOUR switch governs the dynamic contour filter:
SPEECH
Setting the CONTOUR switch to SPEECH (switch not
pressed) will optimize the frequency response for speech
applications. This ensures better intelligibility.
pressed) will optimize the frequency response for speech
applications. This ensures better intelligibility.
MUSIC
Setting the CONTOUR switch to MUSIC (switch pressed)
will optimize the frequency response for music playback.
will optimize the frequency response for music playback.
2. Control elements and connections
Fig. 2.1: Control elements and connections
2. Control elements and connections