Behringer Europower PMP1000 Owner's Manual

EUROPOWER PMP6000/PMP4000/PMP1000 User Manual

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PMP1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo combination
channels 5/6 and 7/8.

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INSERT I/O. Insert points or simply inserts are used to process a signal with

dynamic processors or equalizers. They are pre-fader, pre-EQ and pre-MON/

FX SEND. Unlike reverb and other effects, which are usually added to the dry

signal, dynamic processors usually process the entire signal. So, aux send

buses are not the best solution. Dynamic processors need to be inserted

directly into the signal path. Once processed, the signal then returns to the

mixing console at the same point where it left. Signal interruption takes

place only if a plug is inserted into the corresponding jack (1/4" stereo plug:

tip = signal output, ring = input). All mono input channels are equipped

with inserts.

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The stereo channels have a GAIN control for gain adjustment, with the input

sensitivity ranging from +20 to -20 dB.
PMP1000: The stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 feature an additional

XLR connector for microphones whose gain can be set from 0 to +40 dB.

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Each stereo channel has two line-level inputs (1/4" jacks) for the left and right

channels. If only the jack marked “L” is used, the channel is mono. The signal

will then be reproduced on both sides.

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PMP1000: This does not apply to the mono/stereo combination
channels 5/6 and 7/8.

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PMP1000: Channels 13/14 and 15/16 are routed to the main mix
without additional tone or volume adjustment. For example, using the
channels 13/14 and 15/16 you can connect a submixer and utilize the
PMP1000’s power amplifier.

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PMP4000: The stereo channels 9/10 and 11/12 are equipped with additional

RCA connectors.
PMP6000: The stereo channels 13/14 and 15/16 are equipped with additional

RCA connectors.

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PMP4000/PMP6000: Please note that you need to set the A/B selector

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to A (1/4") or B (RCA) when you connect a signal to the input.

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PMP4000/PMP6000: Each of the two stereo channels has two monitor

controls (MON 1/2) and a LEVEL control

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. Like the other channels,

they also feature a PFL switch.

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Instead of a fader this channel has a rotary LEVEL control.

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The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary for the operation

of condenser microphones. Use the PHANTOM switch to activate the supply

for the XLR connectors of the input channels. The +48 V LED will illuminate

when phantom power is on. In most cases, dynamic microphones can still be

used, as long as they are connected in a balanced configuration. If in doubt,

please contact the manufacturer of your microphone!

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With phantom power switched on, you must never connect
microphones to the console (or to a stage/wall box). Also, be sure to
mute the monitor/P.A. speakers, before you turn on the phantom
power supply. After switching on, please allow the system to stabilize
for about one minute, before you adjust the input gain.

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Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (pins 1 and 3
interconnected) on the MIC input jacks, if you are going to use the
phantom power supply.

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The AMP MODE switch determines the mode of operation of the

PMP amplifier stage:
PMP1000:
MAIN: In the “MAIN” position the mixer works as a stereo amplifier.
MON: In this mode the monitor signal is present at OUTPUT A

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and the

main signal at OUTPUT B

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(both are mono).

BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE the output power

of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its

normal output power.
PMP4000/PMP6000:
MAIN L/MAIN R. In position MAIN MIX, the mixer works as a

stereo amplifier.
MON 1/MONO. In this mode the monitor 1 signal is present at OUTPUT A

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and the main signal at OUTPUT B

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(both are mono).

BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE the output power

of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its

normal output power.

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In BRIDGE mode, always connect only one loudspeaker with an
impedance of at least 8 Ω to the OUTPUT B jack! Please note that
OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode!

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In all other operating modes, the minimum impedance of the speaker
must not fall below 4 Ω.

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Please note that the power delivered to the speaker connected to
OUTPUT B in BRIDGE AMP MODE is considerably higher than the power
provided to the speakers wired to the parallel speaker outputs.
Please read the information given on the rear panel of the power mixer.

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Information on how to properly connect your speaker with regard to
polarity can be found on the rear of the unit (PIN assignment)
(see also

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and

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PMP6000: Use the BEHRINGER SPEAKER PROCESSING switch to activate

a filter that allows you to adapt the mixer to the characteristics of your

loudspeakers. If the speakers have a limited frequency response in the bass

range, this function allows you to filter this range at the output signal of the

mixer and thus adapt it optimally to the frequency response of the speakers.

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PMP1000/PMP6000: If STANDBY is pressed, all input channels are muted.

During pauses you can prevent the microphones from picking up noise

or interference, which would then be reproduced by the P.A. system or

possibly damage the speaker diaphragms. The benefit is that all faders can

be left untouched while you play back music from CD via the CD/TAPE inputs

(see

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). There is also no need to move the faders and lose your mix.

2.2 Equalizer and FBQ

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Your power mixer features a graphic 7-band equalizer, which allows

you to fine-tune the sound depending on the room acoustics. In the

center position the frequency response is not effected. To boost or cut a

certain frequency range, simply move the corresponding fader upward or

downward respectively.

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Please note that the equalizer behaviour depends on the position of
the AMP MODE switch (see

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