Behringer EUROPOWER EP2000 User manual

PA Ampliers
The EP2000 and EP4000 represent
everything musicians love about our
popular EP1500/EP2500—excellent
sound quality, road-worthy toughness
and reliability, low-noise operation
and incredible power. With 2,000 and
4,000-Watts respectively, the EP20 00
and EP4000 ampliers are perfect for
medium-sized club gigs, mobile PA
systems, church servic es or public spaces.
Everything you need, nothing you don’t
The über-simple front panel controls
of these amps give you all of your sound’s
vital signs at a glance. After ipping
the MAIN switch, the POWER LED will
light when the amp is ready for action.
Both channels have independent gain
dials as well as clip LEDs that indicate
when the signal is distorted and you need
to reduce the gain. There are also SIGNAL
LEDs that light up when a signal is present
at the input.
Panel discussion
A panel of switches found on the
back panel oers an array of cool
options to apply to both channels of
the EP2000 and EP4000. The Clip Limiter
lets you get even more out of the
amplier without overdriving either it
or your speaker system. Built-in circuitry
automatically senses when the EP2000 or
EP4000 is being overdriven into“clipping”
and then momentarily reduces the input
level to avoid clipping distortion. This all
happens in a few thousandths of a second,
so it’s an inaudible way of avoiding audible
clipping distortion. Of course, you can turn
the Limiter o if you’re feeling lucky.
Ultra-low frequency sounds
(infrasonics) are caused by rickety stage
vibrations, mic thumps and wind noise.
While technically inaudible, they can
cause a huge drain on amp power,
potential damage to your speakers
and a sludgy sound in the audible
bass ranges. Both EP models feature a
defeatable Low Cut Filter that chops
o unwanted frequencies below
50Hz or 30Hz (depending on your PA
system’s capabilities).
The same panel contains the switches
that allow you to put these amps to
work in either stereo or bridge (mono)
mode. Both the EP2000 and EP4000 can
be linked to additional power amps by
switching into parallel mode.
4000 & 2000-Watt EUROPOWER Stereo
Power Ampliers with ATR (Accelerated
Transient Response) Technology
EP4000: 2 x 2,000 Watts into 2 Ohms;
2 x 1,400 Watts into 4 Ohms;
4,000 Watts into 4 Ohms
(bridge mode)
EP2000: 2 x 1,000 Watts into 2 Ohms;
2 x 750 Watts into 4 Ohms;
2,000 Watts into 4 Ohms
(bridge mode)
Precise Power, Signal and Clip LEDs
to monitor performance
XLR and ¼" TRS input connectors for
compatibility with any source
Professional speaker connectors and
“touch-proof” binding posts support
most speaker wiring systems
Selectable low-frequency lters
(30 Hz or 50 Hz) remove distracting
infra-sound frequencies
Independent limiters per channel
oer reliable protection against
overload and distortion
High-current toroidal transformer for
ultra-high transient response and
absolute reliability
Ultra-reliable Toshiba/Fairchild
power transistors
Independent DC and thermal
overload protection on each channel
automatically protects amplier
and speakers without shutting
down the show
“Back-to-front” ventilation
system including air lter for
reliable operation
“Built-like-a-tank,” impact-resistant,
all-steel 2U rackmount chassis
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
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These amps have guts
There’s plenty of awesome features
on the outside of the EP2000 and
EP4000, but there’s also a team of cool
components on the inside helping it
work its magic. They come loaded with
famously reliable Toshiba/Fairchild power
transistors as well as a high-current
toroidal transformer for ultra-high
transient response and further reliability.
Independent DC and thermal overload
protection on each channel automatically
protects the amplier and speakers from
any show-stopping meltdowns. There’s
no need for fuses, giving you one fewer
potential mid-gig headache.
The EP2000 and EP4000 have
both XLR and ¼" TRS inputs. Even the
outputs are totally exible, consisting
of Speakon-compatible outputs and
ve-way binding posts. Whether you’re
dealing with bare wire or boutique
audiophile cabling, the EP2000 and
EP4000 are right at home.
The exhaust fan, visible on the back
panel, is the nal stage of an internal
back-to-front cooling system that
keeps these amps working in the mild
temperatures they love, even through
periods of extended use. Finally, an impact-
resistant, all-steel 2U rack-mount chassis
helps these workhorses stand up to all the
rigors of the road.
EUROPOWER EP4000 (Stereo Mode)
XENYX SX2442FX
Input
channel 1
Input
channel 2
EUROLIVE B1520 PRO
RL Stereo out
Stereo Mode
POWER
switch
CLIP
LED
SIGNAL
LED
GAIN
controls
XLR input
(channel 1)
¼" TRS input
(channel 1)
MODE switches
(stereo, bridge,
high-pass
lters, limiters)
Speakon-
compatible
outputs
Binding Post
Terminal
BREAKER
(automated
fuse)
Replaceable
IEC power
connector
Overview
of MODE
switches
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Accelerated Transient Response delivers the
knock-out punch
It takes huge pulses of energy (current and
voltage) to propel a woofer cone out fast
enough to match a bass beat. That’s called
Transient Response and it’s the holy grail
of amp designers. By carefully selecting
transistors with extremely high slew rates
and optimizing other proprietary parts of
our circuitry, our amps are able to react
instantly to even the most demanding
electronic bass impulses. If the woofers
in your PA system can keep up, your
audience will hear a tighter, crisper, more
natural sound.
The legend powers on
If you read the reviews of the EP2000
and EP4000’s older brothers, the EP1500
and EP2500, and it’s clear that those
amps are renowned not only for their
performance and durability, but also their
astoundingly low price tags. The EP2000
and EP4000 extend that legacy to the
next level. Why shell out for a“Brand-X”
amp when you can get a BEHRINGER
EUROPOWER amp and have money
left over for other gear?
Bi-Amp Mode with Subwoofer
XENYX SX2442FX
SUPER-X PRO CX2310
Crossover
Stereo out L R
EUROPOWEREP4000 (STEREO MODE)EUROLIVE B1220 PRO
EUROLIVE B1800X PRO
4- pole
Speakon
2- pole
Speakon
2- pole
Speakon
4- pole
Speakon
Parallel Mode
XENYX SX2442FX
Input channel 1
EUROLIVE B1520 PRO
Mono Out
EUROPOWER EP4000 (Parallel Mode)
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OUTPUT POWER
20 Hz – 20 kHz @ 0.1% THD, both channels driven
EP4000
8 Ω per channel 550 W
4 Ω per channel 950 W
2 Ω per channel 1250 W
EP2000
8 Ω per channel 350 W
4 Ω per channel 500 W
2 Ω per channel 650 W
RMS @ 1% THD (sine wave), bridged mode
EP4000
8 Ω 1750 W
4 Ω 2400 W
EP2000
8 Ω 1000 W
4 Ω 1300 W
Peak Power, both channels driven
EP4000
8 Ω per channel 750 W
4 Ω per channel 1400 W
2 Ω per channel 2000 W
EP2000
8 Ω per channel 400 W
4 Ω per channel 750 W
2 Ω per channel 1000 W
Peak Power, bridged mode
EP4000
8 Ω 2800 W
4 Ω 4000 W
EP2000
8 Ω 1500 W
4 Ω 2000 W
EP4000
Distortion <0.02%
EP2000
Distortion <0.01%
Frequency Response
At 10 dB below rated 20 Hz – 20kHZ, +0/-dB
output power
At -3 dB points 5 Hz – 50 kHz
EP4000/EP2000
Damping Factor >300 @ 8Ω
Noise Unweighted, 20 Hz to 20 kHz -100 dB
Voltage gain
EP4000/EP2000 40X (32 dB)
EP4000/EP2000 50X (34 dB)
Input sensitivity
VRMS (@ 8 Ω) 1.15V (+3.4 dBu)
Input Impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
Controls
Front Power switch, gain control
(channels 1 and 2)
Rear DIP switches (10x)
Indicators
POWER green LED
CLIP red LED, 1 per channel
SIGNAL yellow LED, 1 per channel
Connectors
Inputs Balanced XLR and ¼" TRS connectors
Outputs Touch-proof binding posts and
professional speaker connectors
EP4000/EP2000
Cooling Continuously variable speed fan,
back-to-front air ow
Amplier protection Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal
and HF protection Stable into reactive
or mismatched loads
Load protection Turn-on/o muting, AC coupling
EP4000
Output circuit type Class H complementary linear output
EP2000
Output circuit type Class AB complementary linear output
POWER SUPPLY
EP4000/EP2000
Mains Voltage/Breaker 100-120 V~, 50/60 Hz 15A
220-230 V~, 50/60 Hz 8A
EP4000
Power consumption 2600 W
EP2000
Power consumption 1600 W
EP4000/EP2000
Mains Connector Standard IEC receptacle
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
EP4000/EP2000
Dimensions (HxWxD) approx. 3.5 x 19 x 15.8"
approx. 88 x 483 x 402 mm
EP4000
Weight approx. 36.6 lbs / 16.6 kg
EP2000
Weight approx. 34.6 lbs / 15.7 kg
Please note these specications are preliminary and conceptual in nature,
and as such are subject to change as product development progresses.
This information is supplied for market research purposes only and is not
to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of
The MUSIC Group, or one of its subsidiaries, and must be surrendered upon
request of the owner.
EUROPOWER
EP4000/EP2000