Behringer Eurolive B1800D-PRO Installation guide

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EUROLIVE
B1800D-PRO
B1500D-PRO
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High-Performance Active
1400-Watt 15"/18" PA Subwoofers
High-performance 1400-Watt
powered subwoofer for
PA applications
Powerful 15" / 18" long-excursion
transducer with high temperature
voice coil provides incredibly accurate
and pulse-pounding bass
Extremely high sound pressure level
(126 dB half space 1 W @ 1 m)
Precise reproduction of ultra-low
frequencies (35–150 Hz) for
“bulletproof” punch and impact
State-of-the-art 1400-Watt
Class-D amplier with comprehensive
over-excursion, thermal and
clip limit protection
Built-in active stereo crossover
provides high-pass ltered outputs for
full-range loudspeakers
Tunable and switchable Bass Boost
plus Phase switch for ultimate
low-frequency performance
Variable High Cut control for perfect
sound alignment
Subwoofer Level control to adjust the
balance between subwoofer and the
full-range speakers
Power, Signal and Clip LEDs for
perfect monitoring
Intelligent limiter for maximum sound
performance and woofer protection
Internal switch-mode power supply
for noise-free audio, superior
transient response and very
low power consumption
Pole socket for mounting with
commercial spacer poles
Ergonomically shaped handles for
easy transport
Rugged steel grill for
optimal speaker protection
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
Our EUROLIVE B1500D-PRO and
B1800D-PRO active subwoofers are
destined to become the new standard in
low-frequency reproduction. Packed with
an incredible array of truly professional
features, these brutes provide extreme
levels of low-end punch, with the kind of
denition and clarity typically reserved for
much larger systems.
Class-D ampliers (with switch-mode
power supplies) drive the custom-designed
low frequency drivers for sonically
optimized output. And the best part
of all—these new B1500D-PRO and
B1800D-PRO provide a much better
power-to-weight ratio than many
competing active subwoofers. Powered
by 1400 Watts — in your choice of 15" and
18" versions. As always, the speakers are
made by BEHRINGER in our own factory.
Put simply, these cool-running
systems are much lighter, making them
ultra-easy to transport and set up—
and our no-compromise design
means you get amazingly-deep,
chest-pounding bass that will keep the
party going all night long. They’ll add
needed bottom-end to your active
full-range speaker system.
What is Class-D Technology?
Instead of operating relatively
continuously like Class AB circuits, Class-D
amps switch on and o thousands of times

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EUROLIVE
B1800D-PRO
B1500D-PRO
per second, delivering power only when needed.
In other words, the amplier is either fully on or
fully o, which signicantly reduces power losses
from the output devices given o as heat. Less
heat means our amps don’t need massive heat
sinks, and that means we can make them lighter.
Our no-compromise design means the B1500D-PRO
and B1800D-PRO will deliver full power with
incredible delity all night long, without the need
for lengthy rest cycles.
When used in conjunction with switching-mode
power supplies, which don’t require huge and
heavy transformers, our Class-D ampliers provide
tremendous dynamic punch and superior delity.
The resulting speaker systems are much lighter,
making them easy to transport and set up.
Custom-Designed Transducers
The transducers (woofers and
tweeters) are the only part of a sound
system you actually hear, so we don’t
cut any corners. We custom-design
and built 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, and
frankly, make better components.
Take Control
The B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO
feature balanced XLR inputs and outputs,
as well as balanced XLR THRU jacks
for connecting additional enclosures.
A BOOST FREQUENCY knob targets a
boost frequency between 45 Hz and 90
Hz. Flick the BOOST switch to give your
selected frequency a +6 dB boost. These
subs also feature a HIGH CUT dial to
control the upper corner frequency for
the subwoofer’s amplier. The HIGH-CUT
dial aects only the signals directed
to the subwoofer. The Output A and B
sockets have a xed high-cut of 100 Hz for
connecting full-range active loudspeakers.
A LEVEL knob controls the input gain, and
the PHASE switch reverses output phase
to compensate for frequency cancellation
between the subwoofer and satellite
speakers. LEDs show operational status at a
glance, including power, signal present and
input overloads.
Which Speaker Do I Need?
As you have probably noticed, we
make these subwoofers in two dierent
woofer sizes. Which one is right for
you? An 18" woofer has more surface
area with which to move air than a 15".
If you’re engineering sound for a small
jazz combo in a small club, the B1500D
might be all the speaker you need. If you
need to provide pounding techno sounds
to a standing room only nightclub, the
B1800D might be the better choice.
INPUT jacks accept
audio signals
through balanced
cables with female
XLR plugs
THRU XLR jacks
send out full-
range copies of
each input signal
OUTPUT XLR jacks
send ltered copies
of each input
signal
BOOST FREQUENCY
knob targets boost
frequency between
45 Hz and 90 Hz
LEVEL KNOB
controls
input gain
PHASE NORM/REV
switch reverses
output phase
to compensate
for frequency
cancellation
between
subwoofer and
satellite speakers
CLIP LED lights
when input signal
overloads channel
SIGNAL LED shows
signal present
POWER LEDHIGH CUT controls upper
corner frequency for
subwoofer’s amplier. Does
not aect THRU A/B or
OUTPUT A/B signals
BOOST switch adds
+6 dB of boost

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EUROLIVE
B1800D-PRO
B1500D-PRO
Active Stack ApplicationSingle Subwoofer with Stereo Mains
B1800D-PRO
XENYX 1222USB Mixer
Right
Left
B815NEO Active
15" loudspeaker
B815NEO Active
15" loudspeaker
B1500D-PRO
B812NEO Active
12" loudspeaker
Dual Subwoofers with Stereo Mains
B1500D-PRO
B1500D-PRO
Right
Left
XENYX 1222USB Mixer
B812NEO Active
12" loudspeaker
B812NEO Active
12" loudspeaker
Value
Plenty of power, light weight, amazing
sound, tough durability and aordability—
you get it all with the B1500D-PRO and
B1800D-PRO. Plus, you get tremendous
tone-sculpting capability, thanks to an
impressive array of ltering options.
Check out these high-tech heavy hitters
at your nearest BEHRINGER dealer and let
them redene your low end.

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EUROLIVE
B1800D-PRO
B1500D-PRO
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
AMPLIFIER POWER OUTPUT
RMS 1000 W @ 4 Ω
Peak 1400 W @ 4 Ω
AUDIO INPUTS
INPUT A / B XLR (servo-balanced)
Sensitivity -40 dBu to +10 dBu
Input impedance 10 k Ω unbalanced, 20 k Ω balanced
AUDIO OUTPUTS
THRU A / B XLR (servo-balanced)
OUTPUT A / B XLR (servo-balanced)
High-pass lter 100 Hz, Butterworth, 12 dB slope
CONTROLS
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
LEVEL -∞ to +6
Input sensitivity 0 dB (LEVEL control @ 12 o’clock)
BOOST FREQUENCY 45 Hz - 90 Hz; Q = 1; +6 dB
BOOST dip switch
HIGH CUT Variable-frequency high-cut lter,
90 -150, Butterworth, 24 dB slope
PHASE dip switch
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM DATA
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 200 Hz (-10 dB)
35 Hz - 150 Hz (+/-3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise
(20 Hz to 20 Khz) > 100 dBA
Sound pressure level max. 130 dB @ 1 m
B1500D-PRO
Woofer 15 inch, 4 Ω
B1800D-PRO
Woofer 18 inch, 4 Ω
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
Limiter VCA CLIP Limiter, xed
CLIP LED Red
SIGNAL LED Green
POWER LED Blue
CIRCUIT PROTECTION
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
Amplier Protection Full short circuit, open circuit,
thermal, ultrasonic, RF protection.
Stable into reactive or mismatched
loads
Load Protection Turn-on/o muting, DC
POWER SUPPLY
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
Voltage (Fuses)
USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 12 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 12 A H 250 V)
POWER CONSUMPTION
B1500D-PRO/ B1800D-PRO
Power consumption max. 1200 Watts
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
B1500D-PRO
Dimensions (HxWxD) 18.3 x 27.6 x 19.0"
465 x 700 x 482 mm
Weight 66.2 lbs / 30 kg
B1800D-PRO
Dimensions (HxWxD) 21.6 x 27.6 x 21.1”
547 x 700 x 535 mm
Weight 83.8 lbs / 38 kg
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