Behringer EUROPOWER EPX2000 User manual

Professional 3,000-Watt Light
Weight Stereo Power Amplier
with ATR (Accelerated Transient
Response) Technology
2 x 1,500 Watts into 2 Ohms;
2 x 900 Watts into 4 Ohms;
3,000 Watts into 4 Ohms
(bridge mode)
ATR (Accelerated Transient Response)
technology for ultimate punch
and clarity
Ultra-light, ultra-low noise and
ultra-ecient switch-mode power
supply for noise-free audio, superior
transient response and low
power consumption
Switchable limiters oer maximum
output level with reliable overload
protection
Detented gain controls for precise
setting and matching of sensitivity
Precise Power, Signal and Clip LEDs
to monitor performance
XLR , ¼" TRS and RCA input
connectors for compatibility with
any source
Professional speaker connectors and
“touch-proof” binding posts support
most speaker wiring systems
Built-in Subwoofer/Satellite
crossover for more exibility
Ultra-light, built on a legacy
Power amps have always been
heavy, mainly because of the massive
transformers and huge banks of
capacitors needed for high-power
operation. In fact, six conventional
power amps in a rack can easily top
250 pounds. The same number of
EPX Series amps come in at just under
134 lbs / 61 kg, and they pack all the
power of their conventional counterparts!
In a class of their own
The secret to the EPX series’ incredible
power-to-weight ratio is their use of a
switching-mode power supply combined
with Class-H topology. Switching-mode
power supplies work on demand. Instead
of constantly working at full power
and dissipating excess power as heat,
they only ramp up the power output
when needed—thousands of times per
second. Considerably more ecient than
traditional power supplies, switching-
mode power supplies are small and light,
yet deliver ample power.
Think of a Class H amp as a car with
two engines (in amps, you call them
“rails”). One engine runs all the time.
The other runs only when musical
peaks demand extra power output. An
EPX Class H amp only generates a fraction
more power than is immediately needed
while the output stage operates at its
maximum eciency all the time.
And just like in today's hybrid cars, the
eciency of this dual system is far greater
than having one engine or rail that must
operate all the time. EPX amps don’t
waste power. Class H amps don’t waste
power, require much smaller heat sinks
and much lighter power transformers.
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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
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.
Instead of operating relatively
continuously like Class AB circuits, Class H
amps, which were rst described in NASA
technology (U.S. patent 3,319,175), feature
rail tracking for eectively modulating the
power supply rails with only the peaks
of the input signal. This technology
has revolutionized pro audio amp
designs with its outstanding performance
and eciency. When combined with
switching-mode power supplies that
replace heavy toroid transformers, our
new designs provide more dynamic
punch and, because they are so much
more ecient, run cooler and don’t
require huge, heavy heat sinks.
BEHRINGER didn’t invent Class H
technology, but our R&D Department
has been working for years to perfect our
own version, creating lightweight amps
that run cool and also achieve our goal of
Accelerated Transient Response.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
The simple front panel controls of
these amps give you all of your sound’s
vital signs at a glance. After pressing
the Power Button, 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.
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3000-WATT STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
Signal level LED meter
with clipping LED
Ventilation
openings
Detented channel
GAIN controls
Power
Switch
IEC power
socket
Cooling fans
Professional locking
speaker connections
“Touch-proof”
binding posts
speaker outputs
Built-in CROSSOVER
switch — dedicated
100 Hz CH1/CH2 or
FULLRANGE
MODE switch—
mono/stereo/bridge
LIMITER on/o
switch
INPUT accepts
balanced XLR, ¼" TRS,
and unbalanced
¼" TS and RCA
connections
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Stereo Mode
SX2442FX
Stereo Out
R
L
Input Channel 1
Input Channel 2
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EUROLIVE VP1520
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Mono Mode
SX2442FX
Mono Out
Input Channel 1
EUROPOWER EPX3000 (Mono Mode)
EUROLIVE VP1520
0
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Panel discussion
The EPX series’ INPUTs
accept balanced XLR, ¼" TRS, and unbalanced
¼" TS and RCA connections. Take your pick
of professional locking speaker outputs
or touch-proof binding posts to securely
connect speakers.
A panel of switches found on the
back oers an array of cool options
applicable to both channels. 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
amp 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.
The same panel contains the switches
that allow you to put these amps to work
in either mono, stereo (two-channel
mode) or bridge mode, which is always
in mono. A built-in CROSSOVER switch
lets you select the point at which highs
and lows are separated (CH1<100Hz /
CH2>100 Hz or FULLRANGE).
BEHRINGER’s EPX line is built
for the working musician. It’s much
easier to transport than a conventional
AB power amp, it packs ample power,
it’s got a built-in crossover and limiter,
and it’s built to last through all the
rigors of the road. Plus its light price
tag will leave you with enough cash left
over to acquire more stu to amplify!
Check out an EPX and nd out why
BEHRINGER power amps are among the
most popular on Earth.
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Biamp Mode
Stereo Out
RL
SX2442FX
EUROPOWER EPX3000 (Stereo Mode)EUROPOWER EPX3000 (Stereo Mode)
EUROLIVE B1800X-PRO
EUROLIVE VP1520 EUROLIVE B1800X-PROEUROLIVE VP1520
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Specications
Output Power
RMS Power
Stereo Mode (both channels driven)
EPX3000
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 550 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 900 W
2 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 1500 W
EPX2000
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 350 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 600 W
2 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 1000 W
EPX3000
Bridged Mono
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 1800 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 3000 W
EPX2000
Bridged Mono
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 0.1% THD 1250 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 2000 W
EPX3000
Peak Power
Stereo Mode (both channels driven)
8 Ω / 1 kHz 650 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz 1150 W
2 Ω / 1 kHz 2100 W
EPX2000
Peak Power
Stereo Mode (both channels driven)
8 Ω / 1 kHz 400 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz 800 W
2 Ω / 1 kHz 1450 W
EPX3000
Bridged Mono
8 Ω / 1 kHz 2250 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz 4000 W
EPX2000
Bridged Mono
8 Ω / 1 kHz 1650 W
4 Ω / 1 kHz 2900 W
EPX3000/EPX2000
Input Sensitivity 1 V
Distortion <0.01%
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Voltage Gain 35 dB
Damping Factor > 300 @ 8 Ω
Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
Signal-to-Noise > 100 dBA
Controls
Front POWER switch GAIN control
(channel 1 and 2)
Rear MODE switch X-over Switch,
BRIDGE MODE switch
EPX3000/EPX2000
Indicators
POWER Blue LEDs
CLIP (per channel) Blue LEDs
PROT (per channel) Blue LEDs
SIGNAL (per channel) White LEDs
-20dB~-10dB
SIGNAL (per channel) White LEDs
-10dB~ 0dB
Connectors
Inputs Balanced XLR, ¼" TRS , RCA
Outputs Speakon and “touch-proof’’
binding posts
EPX3000/EPX2000
Circuit protection
Cooling Continuously variable speed fan,
back to front air ow
Amplier protection Full short circuit, open circuit, thermal,
ultrasonic, RF protection. Stable into
reactive or mismatched loads
Output circuit type Class H
EPX3000
Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)
USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 30 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 15A H 250 V)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 15 A H 250 V)
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 30 A H 250 V)
Power consumption 4500W
Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
EPX2000
Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)
USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 20 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 10A H 250 V)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 20 A H 250 V)
Power consumption 3000 W
Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
EPX3000/ EPX2000
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.46 x 19.01 x 14.68"
88 x 483 x 373 mm
Weight 22.26 lbs / 10.10 kg
Please note these specifications 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.
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