Behringer Eurolive B208D User manual

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B215D/B212D/
B210D/B208D
15"/12"/10"/8" 2-Way
Active PA Speaker
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EUROLIVE D Series — 550/220-Watt 2-Way PA Speaker
Systems with 15"/12"/10"/8" Woofer and 1.35" Aluminum-
Diaphragm Compression Driver
Loudspeakers / Sound Reinforcement
High-power 2-way PA sound
reinforcement speaker systems for live
and playback applications
B215D/B212D: 550-Watts
-
B210D/B208D: 220-Watts-
Ultra-compact lightweight systems
deliver excellent sound even at
extreme sound pressure levels
Revolutionary Class-D amplifier
technology yields enormous power,
incredible sonic performance and
super-light weight
Internal switch-mode power supply
for noise-free audio, superior transient
response and very low power
consumption
Integrated sound processor for
ultimate system control and speaker
protection with active variable high-
pass filter
Extremely powerful, handmade long-
excursion driver provides incredibly
deep bass and acoustic power
B215D: 15''
-
B212D: 12''-
B210D: 10''-
B208D: 8''-
State-of-the-art 1.35" aluminum-
diaphragm compression driver
for exceptional high-frequency
reproduction
Ultra-wide dispersion via large-format
exponential horn
Built-in ultra-low noise Mic/Line input
with Volume control and Clip LED
Dedicated 2-band EQ
Additional Line output allows linking
of additional speaker systems
Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design
allows different positioning:
Stand mounting with 35-mm pole
-
socket
Tilts on its side for use as a floor-
monitor
Two ergonomically shaped handles on
B215D/B212D and one on the B210D
for easy carrying
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
Finally, great-sounding active
loudspeakers that won’t break your
back or bank account!
Thanks to our revolutionary
Class-D amplifier technology and
internal switch-mode power supplies,
EUROLIVE D Series loudspeakers
provide a much better power-to-
weight ratio than competing active
speakers. Put simply, you get all the
power without the backbreaking
weight. And the sound quality of
these lightweight loudspeakers
exceeds that of our extremely popular
EUROLIVE B212A and B215A systems
— plus we’ve included two 220-Watt
models, the B210D (10") and B208D
(8") for less demanding applications.
Due to their high-efficiency
design, they crank out 550/220
of the cleanest, punchiest audio
Watts you’ve ever heard from a
compact loudspeaker system. The
integrated sound processor provides
total system control, along with
dependable protection of the LF and
HF transducers, thanks to the built-in
active high-pass filter, which virtually
eliminate distortion — even at
extreme operating levels. In addition,
all four models feature an Ultra-Low
Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with LEVEL
control and a dedicated 2-band EQ
(bass/treble) for easy control.

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B215D/B212D/
B210D/B208D
15"/12"/10"/8" 2-Way
Active PA Speaker
Intelligent by design
One of the coolest things about active
loudspeakers is the lack of back-breaking racks
of amps, crossovers and EQs that are often
required to make passive speaker systems
sound almost as good. But that comes with a
trade-off — that extra weight is transferred to
the loudspeaker, making it difficult for a single
user to heave all that mass onto the top of a
speaker stand.
BEHRINGER’s D Series’“Intelligent-
Design” merges the best features of active
loudspeakers with significantly lower weight
by using switch-mode power supplies and
Class-D amplifier topology.
Hidden deep inside each enclosure is
the equivalent of an active 2-way electronic
crossover, graphic EQ, parametric EQ, mic
preamp, limiter and two Class-D power
amplifiers, yet overall weight is less than
comparable loudspeaker systems! These
components work together seamlessly to
provide optimum sound quality — and it all
takes place automatically, without you having
to touch a single knob.
Class D Amplifier Technology delivers high
power with low weight.
Instead of operating relatively continuously
like Class AB circuits, Class D amps switch
on and off thousands of times per second,
delivering power only when needed. In other
words, the amplifier is either fully on or fully off,
which significantly reduces the power losses
INPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
INPUT
LINK
OUTPUT
Output Right
EUROLIVE B215D
EUROLIVE B215D
XENYX 2442FX
Output Left
INPUT
¼" input jack for
balanced TRS and
unbalanced TS
connections.
MIC/LINE input
jack with internal
microphone
preamplifier for
balanced XLR
connections.
LINK OUTPUT
XLR jack lets you
connect additional
BEHRINGER active
loudspeaker
systems.
LEVEL control
with CLIP LED for
optimizing input
signal level.
EQ HIGH &
LOW shelving
equalization
controls cuts or
boosts the treble
(12kHz) and bass
(80Hz) range by
15 dB.
Power LED.
in the output devices. This is easy in
theory and complex in practice, which
is why there are so many different
Class D designs. Without boring you
with terms like PWM Generation
and Gate Drivers, let’s just say that to
realize the benefits of a Class D design
requires compensating for a lot of
potential problems that can cause
audible distortion. BEHRINGER didn’t
invent Class D technology, but our
R&D Department has been working
for years to perfect our own version
with all the benefits of reduced weight
and cool running, and none of the
drawbacks. That’s why we invested over
a solid year of research time eliminating
pitfalls like quantizing errors and excess
dead time, selecting just the right
switching frequency (and other equally
tech-y terms). And why we spent an
equally long time testing individual
components to ensure they will stand
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B215D/B212D/
B210D/B208D
15"/12"/10"/8" 2-Way
Active PA Speaker
Impact resistant,
molded enclosure.
Trapezoid shape
allows use as a
powered monitor
wedge.
Ultra-wide
dispersion and
large format horn.
State-of-the-art
1.35" aluminum-
diaphragm
compression driver
for exceptional
high-frequency
reproduction.
Extremely powerful
15"/12"/10"/8"
long-excursion
LF transducer
provides incredibly
deep bass and
acoustic power.
Ergonomically
shaped carry
handles on each
side of enclosure
for easy transport
of system. Two
handles on B212D/
B215D, one on
B210D.
1-/" (35-mm) pole
socket for standard
speaker stands.
Rubber feet for
stacking enclosure
on structures or
subwoofers.
B215D B212D B210D B208D
When combined with switching-mode
power supplies that replace heavy toroid
transformers, our new designs provide more
dynamic punch since the higher switching
frequency reloads the supply’s capacitors
much faster. And, because they are so much
more efficient, the D Series runs cooler and
doesn’t require huge, heavy heat sinks. The
resulting speakers systems are much lighter,
making them easy to transport and set up. Our
no-compromise design means your D Series
active loudspeakers will deliver full power and
incredible fidelity all night long, with no need
for rest cycles.
Instant PA system
With just a single D Series loudspeaker
system and a microphone or MP3 player, you
can set up an instant sound system. Thanks to
the built-in preamp section, you just connect
a dynamic mic and raise and lower the volume
with the Level control. Plug in your sound
source, place the speaker on a tabletop or
stand, and power up. It’s just that easy. And
if you need more coverage, simply use the
convenient LINK OUTPUT XLR connector to
add more active loudspeakers.
Stereo music system
You can even use two D Series
enclosures for stereo playback of
your MP3, CD or old-skool cassette
deck without any additional
hardware. Just plug the appropriate
stereo “breakout” adapter into
your deck’s output jack and run
the cables to the ¼" inputs on
each loudspeaker. Set the Level
and EQ controls the same on both
enclosures. Voilà, instant party!
Marvelous monitoring
Thanks to their trapezoidal design,
these cabinets can be laid on their
side providing the ideal angle for
onstage monitor wedge applications.
Hookup is simple, requiring only
a single XLR or ¼" cable from the
monitor send on your mixing console
and, of course, power. Additional
monitors can be chained together via
the XLR LINK OUTPUT jack on the rear
panel.
Custom-designed transducers
Let’s face it; the transducers
(woofers and tweeters) are the only
part of a sound system you actually
hear, so we don’t cut any corners.
While some of our competitors
are content to buy off-the-shelf
transducers and plug them into their
boxes, we custom-design and build
our transducers from scratch. Not only
do we wind our own voice coils, we
process the paper pulp into cones and
even machine our own backplates.
This enables us to control the quality,

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B215D/B212D/
B210D/B208D
15"/12"/10"/8" 2-Way
Active PA Speaker
attention to detail. For spoken word,
singing or acoustical instruments,
they are un-matched for being able
to articulate complex harmonic
details. In fact, many customers
think it’s the most natural-sounding
speaker they’ve ever heard at
anywhere near the price.
Processor controlled output
Dynamic processing is one of
the best ways to maximize output
without sacrificing sound quality.
The D Series’ built-in circuitry
automatically adjusts program
content, allowing the loudspeaker
to operate at extreme levels. It
accomplishes this by reducing bass
output slightly as you approach the
limit of the transducers. This frees up
LF amp and transducer resources,
so that higher overall volume can
be realized. It’s like having a tiny
soundman inside each cabinet
constantly monitoring and changing
output parameters. By making subtle
changes to the crossover frequency
and the audio content, the system
is able to crank out more sound
— without the slightest hint of
distortion.
Massive power to size ratio
Cutting-edge technology and
high-fidelity speakers are not all it
takes to get your message across
— you need power, and lots of it. At
the heart of each EUROLIVE D Series
loudspeaker are two high-current
amplifiers with a total output of
550-Watts for the B212D/B215D and
220-Watts for the B210D/B208D.
They’re capable of driving the
speakers to their maximum with no
distortion — and without speaker
damage, thanks to active internal
protection circuits. Put simply, they
will astound you with their massive
punch, smooth mids and articulate
top-end!
Which speaker do I need?
As you’ve probably noticed, we
make these active loudspeakers in
four different woofer sizes. Which one
is right for you?
Well, let’s start with your
application. Is it spoken word in a
hotel ballroom? Hard rock in a park?
A folk singer or a drum ‘n’ bass DJ?
Loud enough for an 18-year old or
loud enough for your grandmother?
A huge auditorium or a tiny club?
Physics are physics and a 15" low
frequency transducer has almost
40% more surface area with which
to move air than a 12". A 12" has
30% more area than a 10", and a 10"
has 35% more than an 8". So the
easiest answer is “Whether to choose
one speaker cabinet over another
depends on your bass requirements.”
If you’re addressing a small
meeting, or demoing the latest “slice-
o-chop-o-vegamatic” at the swap
meet or county fair, the B208D might
be all the speaker you’ll need. But if
you’re providing disco to the masses
at a standing room only nightclub —
or you just need to crank it up louder,
then the B215D may be a better
choice.
EUROLIVE B210D EUROLIVE B210D
EPA900
Keyboard
Electric Guitar
XM1800S
and frankly, make better components, like the
long-excursion LF transducers and state-of-
the-art 1.35" compression drivers we deploy in
each and every EUROLIVE enclosure.
Low frequency response
The EUROLIVE D Series was built with
extended low frequency handling in mind.
With a tuned port, internally braced, injection
molded enclosure, each model’s custom-
designed LF transducer (woofer) really cranks
out tight low end. Keep in mind that bass
response varies according to LF transducer
size, so the larger the speaker, the more bass
you will be able to generate.
Accurate non-fatiguing midrange and treble
Even if your particular application doesn’t
include booming bass, you’ll love the sheer
accuracy of these loudspeakers. Over a
year of design went into a exponential
horn/aluminum dome compression driver
combination that could do justice to loud
hard rock or dance music — yet could also
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B215D/B212D/
B210D/B208D
15"/12"/10"/8" 2-Way
Active PA Speaker
As you can see, “Bass requirements”
isn’t quite as easy an answer as it
sounds. The larger a room’s cubic
volume, the more energy is required
to achieve a given level of bass. In
other words, when playing the same
tune in a big room versus a small
room, big room = less bass; small
room = more bass. Confused yet?
We suggest that you consult your
BEHRINGER dealer for more advice on
this subject, which is also a good time
to do a listening test —against their
competition and against each other.
Judge for yourself. And then own
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OUTPUT POWER
Low-frequency range
B208D/B210D
RMS @ 1% THD 145 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power 180 W @ 8 Ω
B212D/B215D
RMS power 280 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power 450 W @ 8 Ω
High-frequency range
B208D/B210D
RMS @ 1% THD 38 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power 42 W @ 8 Ω
B212D/B215D
RMS power 65 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power 100 W @ 8 Ω
SPEAKER POWER CAPACITY
Woofer
B212D
Size 12"
RMS @ 1% THD 250 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power handling 1000 W @ 8 Ω
B215D
Size 15"
RMS @ 1% THD 250 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power handling 1000 W @ 8 Ω
Tweeter
B212D/B215D
RMS @ 1% THD 30 W @ 8 Ω
Peak power handling 120 W @ 8 Ω
AUDIO INPUTS
XLR (servo-balanced)
Sensitivity -40 dBu to +4 dBu
Input impedance 20 kΩ
¼" TRS jack (servo-balanced)
Sensitivity -40 dBu to +4 dBu
Input impedance 20 kΩ
Level control
Input Trim –∞ to + 30 dB
Max. input level +22 dBu
Link
Connector XLR connector
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM DATA
B208D/B210D
Frequency response 65 Hz to 20 kHz
Crossover frequency 2.4 kHz
Sound pressure level max. 113 dB SPL @ 1 m
Limiter Optical
Dynamic equalizer Processor-controlled
B212D
Frequency response 65 Hz to 20 kHz
Crossover frequency 2.4 kHz
Sound pressure level max. 125 dB SPL @ 1 m
Limiter Optical
Dynamic equalizer Processor-controlled
B215D
Frequency response 55 Hz to 20 kHz
Crossover frequency 1.9 kHz
Sound pressure level max. 126 dB SPL @ 1 m
Limiter Optical
Dynamic equalizer Processor-controlled
EQUALIZER
HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB
LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage (Fuses)
B208D/B210D
USA / Canada 120 V, 60 Hz (T 4.0 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 2.0 A H 250 V)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 2.0 A H 250 V)
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 4.0 A H 250 V)
Power consumption max. 300 Watts
Mains connection Standard IEC connector
B212D/B215D
USA / Canada 120 V, 60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Power consumption max. 600 Watts
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
B208D
Dimensions (HxWxD) 14.65 in / 372 mm x 9.80 in / 249 mm x
8.00 in / 205 mm
Weight 14.68 lb / 6.66 kg
B210D
Dimensions (HxWxD) 18.27 in / 464 mm x 11.50 in / 292 mm x
9.61 in / 244 mm
Weight 18.77 lb / 8.52 kg
B212D
Dimensions (HxWxD) approx. 21.7" x 13.6" x 10.6"(approx. 550 mm
x 345 mm x 270 mm)
Weight 31.9 lbs / 14.5 kg
B215D
Dimensions (HxWxD) approx. 27.2" x 17.3" x 13.2"(approx. 690 mm
x 440 mm x 335 mm)
Weight 45.2 lbs / 20.54 kg
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