Behringer Eurolive B912NEO User manual

DSP-Controlled 1,260-Watt 12"/15"/12"
PA Speaker System with Neodymium
Speakers and Integrated Mixer
High-power 1,260-Watt 2-way PA
sound reinforcement speaker system
with integrated mixer for live and
playback applications
Ultra-compact and light weight
plastic composite material provides
excellent sound even at extreme
sound pressure levels
• B812NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs
• B815NEO weighs only 23 kg/51 lbs
• B912NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs
Extremely powerful and light weight
12"/15"/12" neodymium woofer
provides incredibly deep bass and
acoustic power
Revolutionary Class-D amplier
technology: enormous power
and incredible sonic performance
State-of-the-art 24-bit digital signal
processor for ultimate system control:
• Digital crossover, phase and
time correction for perfect driver
alignment plus dual compressor/
limiter for total system protection
• Digital noise gate, low-cut lter,
2-band EQ, dynamic Contour lter
for ultimate sound reproduction
2 Mic/Line inputs (XLR and ¼" TRS)
with individual volume controls and
peak LEDs
State-of-the-art 1.75"
titanium-diaphragm neodymium
compression driver for exceptional
high-frequency reproduction
Our EUROLIVE 1,200-Watt NEO Series
active loudspeakers are destined to
become the new standard in high-quality
live sound reproduction. Packed with
1,200 Watts of biamped Class-D output
and SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies),
these brutes provide massive low-end
punch, with the kind of high-delity
denition and clarity typically reserved
for much larger systems. NEO Series
loudspeakers provide the best power-
to-weight ratio of any speaker system
we’ve created to date!
Class-D Works its Magic
What’s the secret? These state-of-the-
art active loudspeakers are powered by
custom-engineered Class-D ampliers,
which drive the low- and high-frequency
transducers to their limits without
even the slightest hint of distortion.
Best of all, our Class-D ampliers use
SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies),
which don’t need massive transformers
and heat sinks, making the NEO Series
ultracompact and highly-ecient.
Put simply, these cool-running
systems provide more Watts per pound,
making them easy to transport and set
up. Our no-compromise design means
you get solid punchy bass, along with
powerful mids and pristine highs that will
keep the party going all night long.
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EUROLIVE B912NEO
B815NEO/B812NEO
Professional Powered Speakers

Ultra-wide dispersion and large
format exponential/conical horn
with multi-cell aperture throat
Additional Line output enables
linking of additional speaker systems
Versatile trapezoidal enclosure
design allows dierent positioning:
• Stand mounting with
35-mm pole socket
• Tilts on its side for use as a
oor monitor
Ergonomically shaped handles for
easy carrying and setup
Internal switch-mode power supply
for noise-free audio, superior
transient response and very low
power consumption
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
NEO-What?
Since its discovery in the 1800s,
scientists have been playing with
neodymium, a rare-earth element prized
for its powerful magnetic properties and
super-light weight. Our engineers have
harnessed the power of neodymium,
creating some of the best-sounding,
featherweight transducers (woofers
and tweeters) known to man.
Custom-Designed Transducers
Let’s face it; the transducer (speaker)
is 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 grab whatever they have on
hand and plug them into their boxes,
we build our transducers from scratch.
Not only do we wind our own voice coils,
we process the paper pulp into cones and
even machine the frames and back plates.
This enables us to control the quality,
and frankly, make better components—
like the neodymium woofers and
1.75" neodymium titanium-diaphragm
compression drivers we deploy in each
and every NEO Series loudspeaker.
More than a year went into the
creation of the multi-cell aperture
horn/neodymium titanium-diaphragm
driver combination that not only does
justice to loud rock and dance music,
but also satises audiophiles with its
musical timbre and attention to detail.
The resulting HF horn dispersion pattern
ensures that everyone in the performance
area hears the same high-quality sound.
No corners cut here!
Digital Signal Processing
From the instant the signal enters
the NEO system, the digital processor
takes over, ensuring the highest possible
signal integrity—and we’re talking CLEAN!
The 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
includes a digital crossover,
phase and time-optimization for perfect
driver alignment, and a dual compressor/
limiter for total system protection.
Two-band EQ (High and Low) is provided
for netuning system response,
along with an adjustable Low Cut lter,
a switchable dynamic Contour lter
(Speech or Music) and a digital Noise Gate
with Threshold LED.
Power to Spare
Cutting-edge technology and high
delity transducers are not all it takes
to get your message across—you need
power, and lots of it. At the heart of each
of these systems is a biamped 1,200-Watt
engine capable of driving the speakers
to their very limit, without the slightest
hint of distortion. When it comes to pure
output power, NEO Series loudspeakers
will simply blow you away with their
massive punch, smooth mids and
articulate top-end!
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B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO
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Instant PA System
With just a single NEO loudspeaker system
and one or two dynamic microphones, you can
set up an instant sound system. The onboard
mixer features a Level control for each input
and a dual-band master EQ, complete with
an adjustable Low Cut lter to help eliminate
annoying breath pops and mic handling noise.
An additional lter, which we call Contour,
allows you to select Speech (for enhanced
voice intelligibility), or Music for the broader
frequency range required for the high-delity
reproduction of music. And if you need more
coverage, you can chain together as many
as you like via the convenient Line Out XLR
connector.
Low Frequency Response
The EUROLIVE NEO Series was built with
extended low frequency handling in mind.
Thanks to a tuned port, internally braced,
injection-molded enclosure, each model’s
custom-designed LF (Low Frequency) transducer
really cranks out tight bottom 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.
Why Are There Two 12"Versions
in the Neo Series?
From a technical and functional aspect, the
B812NEO and B912NEO are identical. They have
exactly the same ampliers, transducers, DSP,
frequency response and basic construction.
The B912NEO is designed for applications where
a more conservative appearance may be desired,
such as in churches, restaurants, businesses, etc.
Which One Do I Need, the 12"or 15"?
As you’ve probably noticed, we make
these in two woofer sizes. Which one is right
for your application? 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 act?
• Loud enough for an 18-year old, or loud
enough for your grandmother?
• Is your venue a huge auditorium or a tiny club?
First, let’s establish one thing—both
models put out plenty of bass. But physics
are physics and a 15" low frequency
transducer has almost 40% more surface
area with which to move air than a 12".
So with a 15" loudspeaker, you can move
more air with the same amount of power
and generate more bass.
If you’re amplifying a sales
presentation with a single mic in the
boardroom, or an acoustic guitar at the
coee house, the B812NEO or B912NEO
will probably be all the speaker system
you’ll ever need. But if your music has
more bass in it — or you want to crank it
up louder, then the B815NEO may be a
better choice. Up to a point…
The larger a room’s cubic volume,
the more energy is required to
achieve any given desired level of
bass. In other words, when playing
the same music in a big room versus
a small room, big room = less bass;
small room = more bass. For really large
performances or venues, you may nd
that you will need to add subwoofers to
your setup to achieve the desired level of
bass impact. But more on that later…
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Lightweight
neodymium
LF driver
Standard
pole socket
35 mm/1.378"
(on bottom)
1.75"
titanium-
diaphragm
neodymium
compression
driver
Ergonomic carry
handles on
both sides
Rubber
feet
Ultra-compact,
lightweight
composite
enclosure Power LED
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B815NEO
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More Than Just a PA Loudspeaker...
When laid on their side, NEO Series
loudspeakers tilt to the ideal angle for onstage
monitor wedge applications. Hookup is
simple, requiring only a single cable from the
monitor send on the mixing console and, of
course, power. Additional monitors can be
chained together via the XLR Line Out jack on
the loudspeaker’s rear panel.
NEO Series loudspeakers also make excellent
onstage monitors for keyboards, acoustic
guitars, or any line-level instrument for that
matter. You can plug your instrument into
Mic/Line 1 and use the Mic/Line 2 input
to connect the monitor signal from
the PA mixing console, so that you
can also hear the other members
of your band. This opens up lots
of possibilities. If you want to use more
than two instruments, you will need
a submixer (e.g. XENYX X1204USB)
to mix down the signals to one feed.
Conservation of Energy
Because of the NEO Series’ high-
eciency Class-D amplier and switch-
mode power supply technology,
these loudspeakers waste less energy
than conventional active systems,
putting out more sound and generating
signicantly less heat! For even more
energy conservation, each NEO
loudspeaker has a handy Timed Cuto
switch that puts the system into standby
mode when no signal is detected for
more than three (3) minutes.
Value
When it comes to serious bang for your
buck, it’s hard to beat the NEO Series—
and the sound quality is second to none!
Stop by your BEHRINGER dealer today,
compare them to the competition and
nd out how easy it is to take home a pair.
For a rump-shaking romp into sonic
wonderland, team up a pair of NEO Series
loudspeakers with our amazing new
active subwoofers, the B1500D-PRO or
B1800D-PRO. Be sure to check with local
authorities to make sure you’re nowhere
near a seismic fault. These babies
really rock!
Power
switch
Contour
switch toggles
between
Speech and
Music
High-
frequency
EQ
Low-
frequency
EQ
Adjustable
Low-Cut
lter
Input 2
Level control
w/ Clip LED
Input 1
Level control
w/ Clip LED
IEC power
socket
Timed
Turno
switch
Adjustable
Noise Gate
w/ Threshold
LED
Line Out for linking
additional systems
Mic/Line 2
input
Mic/Line 1
input
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B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO

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Stereo PA with External Mixer
Connecting Multiple NEO Systems
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B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO