Behringer TRUTH B2031 User manual

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www.behringer.com
Version 1.1 January 2000
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User´s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
TRUTH B2031

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acc. to the Directives
89/336/EWG and 73/23/EWG
We, BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL GmbH
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Straße 36-38
D - 47877 Willich
Name and address of the manufacturer or the introducer of the product on the market who is established in the EC
herewith take the sole responsibility to confirm that the product:
TRUTH B2031
Type designation and, if applicable, Article-No
which refers to this declaration, is in accordance with the following standards or
standardizeddocuments:
xEN 60065 xEN 61000-3-2
xEN 55020 xEN 61000-3-3
xEN 55013
Thefollowing operation conditionsand installation arrangementshave to be
presumed:
acc. to Operating Manual
B. Nier, President Willich, 01.06.1999
Name, address, date and legally binding signature of the person responsible
EG-Declaration of Conformity
INTERNATIONAL GmbH

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This symbol, wherever it appears,
alerts you to the presence of
uninsulateddangerous voltage inside
the enclosure - voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts
you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Read the
manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reducethe risk ofelectrical shock, do notremove
thecover(orback). No user serviceable partsinside;
refer servicing to qualified personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions:
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings:
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow instructions:
Alloperation and userinstructionsshould be followed.
Water and Moisture:
The appliance should not be used near water (e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc.).
Ventilation:
The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilaton.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings: or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flowof air throughthe ventilation openings.
Heat:
The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Source:
Theappliance should be connectedtoa power supply onlyofthe type described intheoperating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization:
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
Power-Cord Protection:
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning:
The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Non-use Periods:
The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
Object and Liquid Entry:
Careshouldbetakensothat objects do not fall and liquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopenings.
Damage Requiring Service:
The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
- The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
- Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
- The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
- The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
- The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing:
TheusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliancebeyondthatwhichisdescribedintheOperatingInstructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

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FOREWORD
DearCustomer,
Welcome to the team of TRUTH B2031 users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in
BEHRINGERproducts by purchasing thisstudiomonitor.
It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of
hardworkdeliveredby our engineering team to reacha very ambitiousgoal: making anoutstanding reference
studiomonitor that will becomea standardtool.Thetask to design theTRUTHB2031certainly meant a great
dealof responsibility, which weassumedbyfocusing on you,thediscerninguser and musician. Italsomeant
a lot of work and night shifts to accomplish this goal. But it was fun, too. Developing a product usually brings
a lot of people together, and what a great feeling it is when everybody who participated in such a project can
be proud of what we’ve achieved.
Itisourphilosophytoshareourjoy with you, because you are the most important memberof the BEHRINGER
family. With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve greatly contributed to shaping our
company and making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising quality (manufactured
under ISO9000 certified management system) as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an
extremely affordable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by
budgetconstraints.
Weareoften asked how we areable topossible toproduce suchhigh-grade devicesat suchunbelievably low
prices. The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means large sales
volumes enabling us to get better conditions of purchase for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to pass this
benefit back to you? Because we know that your success is our success, too!
Iwouldliketothank all people whose help on “ProjectTRUTH B2031“ hasmade it allpossible. Everybody has
made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit via the many staff members in our
company to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.
My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!
Thank you very much,
UliBehringer

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B2031
TRUTH
2-way active high-resolution studio monitor
sUltra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz
sTwobuilt-in high poweramps with 150/75 Wattsand enormous powerreserves
sExtremelyhigh-resolutiontweeter with ferrofluid-cooled titanium dome
sLong-throw 8.75" woofer with special polycarbonate diaphragm and sturdy cast aluminum chassis
sControlleddispersionpattern through phase-optimized wave guidesystem
sExtremelylarge "sweet spot" throughvertically/horizontallybalanceddispersion characteristics
sActive frequency crossover with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
sFlexibleadaptation to roomacoustics,incl.subwoofer operation
sOverload protection through separately controlled limiter for low- and high-frequency ranges
sAutomaticstandbyswitching
sElectromagneticshielding for minimuminterference
sDelivery of "matched pairs". Measurement protocol included
sLow-vibrationE1 MDF cabinet
sServo-balancedinputs on XLR andTRSconnectors
sManufacturedunder ISO9000 certified ManagementSystem

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................7
1.1 Theconcept.................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Before you start .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 Controlelements ............................................................................................................................. 8
2. APPLICATIONS .....................................................................................................................10
2.1 Connection ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Levelsetting .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Recommendedsetup .....................................................................................................................11
2.4 Adapting theTRUTH tothe roomacoustics ................................................................................... 12
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................14
3.1 Speakersetup............................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Mainsvoltage ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3. Audio connections ........................................................................................................................ 14
4. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................16
5. WARRANTY ...........................................................................................................................17

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!With ournewBEHRINGERTRUTHB2031youhavepurchasedone ofthebesthigh-resolution
active studio monitors available. It is a tool that reproduces your program material with highest fidelity and
balance, positioning sound sources accurately on the stereo basis.
We recommend that you experiment with your B2031 away from the pressures of a recording session, in
order to get a feel for it. It will be a good idea to listen to your favorite CD's over the TRUTH, so that you can
get an impression of the neutral sound this speaker produces - which might be somewhat unusual at first!
1.1 The concept
The B2031 is equipped with two separate power amps for the woofer and tweeter ranges. With 150 and 75
Watts respectively, these amps have lots of power reserves. In the low-frequency range we used an 8.75"
soft-suspension speaker with a sturdy cast aluminum chassis. Its effective operating range is expanded
downwards by a special bass reflex system. The innovative shape of the reflex tunnel reduces airflow noise
even at highest sound pressure levels. In the high-frequency range a titanium-dome tweeter ensures an
extremelyfine signal resolution.Sophisticated circuitry is usedto protect bothchassisand amplifiers against
overloading. Both speakers are electromagnetically shielded, so that you can operate the TRUTH in close
proximity to your computer monitor or TV set. The individual frequency ranges driving the speakers are
derivedbymeans of an activecrossovernetwork,which allows for thepreciseseparationof frequency bands
and the perfect adaptation of two speakers to each other. Rear-mount switches enable you to configure the
crossover networks, so as to adapt the speakers to specific room acoustics. More on this later.
High-quality components and design
The philosophy behind BEHRINGER products guarantees a no-compromise circuit design and employs the
best choice of components. The operational amplifiers 4580 which are used in the TRUTH B2031, are
exceptional. They boast extreme linearity and very low distortion characteristics. To complement this design
thechoice of components includeshigh-toleranceresistors and capacitors,high-gradeswitchesand several
other stringently selected elements. Additionally, the TRUTH is manufactured in compliance with a ISO9000
certifiedmanagementsystem.
1.2 Before you start
YourTRUTH was carefully packedinthefactory and the packagingisdesignedto protect theunit fromrough
handling.Nevertheless,werecommend that you carefully examine thecarton and itscontents forany signs of
physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.
+If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the
shippingcompany immediately, otherwiseclaimsfor damage orreplacementmay not begranted.
Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.
The TRUTH must be placed on a flat and stable surface. Be sure that there is enough air space around the
unitforcooling and please donot placetheTRUTHonhigh-temperature devices such aspower amps,etc.to
avoidoverheating.
+Before you connect the TRUTH to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage matches
the voltage required by the unit!
Please use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains. The cord complies with all applicable
safetystandards.
+Please note that all units must be grounded properly. For your own safety, you should never
remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them
inoperative.
Further information can be found in chapter 3 "INSTALLATION".
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1.3 Control elements
The control elements described in the following are the same on both speakers.
Fig. 1.1: Front panel display elements
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ON . This LED lights up as soon as you switch on the speaker.
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LIMIT . Lights up as soon as one of the built-in protections is activated.
Fig.1.2: Rearpanelinput connectors
All connectors of the TRUTH face downwards, so as to allow you to place the speaker as closely to a wall as
possible.
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INPUT . This balanced TRS connector is used to connect the speaker to a signal source.
4
INPUT . This XLR connector is used to connect the speaker to a balanced signal source.
5Usethe
POWER switchto put theTRUTHinto operation.
+The TRUTH should be the last device in the signal chain to be switched on and the first to be
switched off.
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FUSE holder /VOLTAGE selector and MAINS connector. Please make sure that your local voltage
matches the voltage indicated on the unit, before you attempt to connect and operate the TRUTH.
Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Use the enclosed power cord
to connect the unit to the mains. Please note the instructions given in chapter 3 “INSTALLATION”.
Fig. 1.3: The serial number of your TRUTH
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SERIALNUMBER .Pleasetakethetimetohavethewarrantycardfilledoutcompletelybyyourspecialized
dealer, and return it within 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our
extendedwarranty.
Fig. 1.4: Rear panel control elements
INPUT TRIM . Use this control to adapt the TRUTH's input sensitivity to the signal source.
POWERMODE .This switch allows youto togglebetween"ON","OFF" and "AUTO" power-upmodes.
MUTE LOW . Disables the woofer for servicing and maintenance.
MUTE HIGH . Disables the tweeter for servicing and maintenance.
Fig. 1.5: Rear panel switches
LOW FREQUENCY . With this switch you can adapt the woofer range to a subwoofer system or
emulatethe sound characteristicsofsmallspeaker systems.
ROOMCOMPENSATION .Formaximum flexibilitytheTRUTHfeaturesaswitch thatadjuststhespeaker
depending on its setup position.
HIGH FREQUENCY . This switch adapts the speaker's frequency response to the damping
characteristics of the control room.
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2. APPLICATIONS
2.1 Connection
Use the enclosed power cord to connect the B2031 to the mains. To avoid ground loops, both speakers and
the mixing console should be fed from the same outlet. For your convenience, the TRUTH features an
automatic power-up system which activates the B2031 as soon as a signal is present on its input, and
deactivatesthe speaker after signalpauses ofmorethanfive minutes.
Function: The switch for the automatic power-up system has three positions. When set to OFF, the
speaker is completely switched off and cannot be activated with switch 5. Position AUTO allows the
automatic operation as mentioned above. In position ON, the B2031 is activated all the time and can be
switched off only with switch 5.
+Be sure to switch the TRUTH off with switch 5during longer pauses.
Nowconnect both speakers toyourconsoleby means of commercialXLRorTRS cables. Since theB2031is
an active speaker system, instead of conventional speaker cables you will need normal TRS or XLR cables.
Connect the TRUTH to the Control Room outputs of your console, so as to be able to control the monitoring
volumeindependentlyof the Main Mixlevel.Ifyour console does nothave suchoutputs,youcan also use the
Aux,TapeorMainoutputs.However,in this case the speaker volume cannot beset independently of theMain
Mixlevel,i.e. you must adjust themonitoring volumeon theTRUTH. Pleaseconsult theoperating instructions
accompanying your console to find out whether it has balanced or unbalanced outputs. Connect these
outputstotheTRS 3or XLR 4input. If possible use thebalanced connectors, soas to avoidinterference
andhum.Itwon'thelp,however,to connect unbalanced outputs with balanced inputs. The benefitsmentioned
above will apply only when both inputs and outputs are of the balanced type. If all else fails, you can still
connectthe TRUTH to theheadphonesoutput of yourconsole.
+Be sure to mute the signal sources before you put the B2031 into operation.
Once the TRUTH has been connected as described above, you can activate the speaker with switch 5.
2.2 Level setting
WhentheTRUTHhas been connected properly andswitched on,you can nowturn upthe consoleoutput that
feeds the B2031. Provided you have a signal source connected, you now hear the audio material as it is
playedback by the TRUTH.The INPUTTRIMcontrol onthe rear panelis setto0dB ex-factory, i.e.unity
gain,which is okay whenyou feedtheTRUTHfrom a pro-level console.Inthiscase, the B2031 automatically
operatesat maximum level, providedthatyour console has beensetup correctly and itsoutputis set to 0dB.
The LIMIT LED 2helpsyou controlthe level. Itlights up assoon as overloadingcauses one oftheinternal
protectionstorespond.TheTRUTHdoesn'tgetdamagedwhentheLIMITLEDlightsupwith occasional signal
peaks. However, please make sure that it won't light up all the time, because sooner or later this will activate
thethermalprotection system and temporarily mutethebuilt-inamplifiers,to warn you thatyou aredriving the
B2031 too hard. If so, you can reduce levels either on your console or using the INPUT TRIM control .
If the outputs on your console don't provide studio-level signals, you can turn up the INPUT TRIM control. If
you connect the TRUTH to the preamp output of your stereo system, it may also be necessary to raise the
level on the TRUTH itself. To build up a rudimentary stereo system, you can directly connect the outputs of a
CD player (if they can be controlled in volume) to the B2031's inputs, and use the CD player to adjust the
volume.
+The TRUTH is capable of producing high volume levels. You should mix your recordings at
moderate levels, so as to avoid listening fatigue and hearing impairment.
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2.3 Recommended setup
Eventhoughthe B2031 is an excellentactive speaker,itneedstobe set up with greatcare, becauseeven the
built-in room adaptation facility cannot make up for poor positioning of the speaker. Please try to heed the
followingsuggestions.As the TRUTH willgiveyouan even better soundand higherresolution,itwill be worth
thetrouble.
Place the TRUTH on a flat and stable surface, if possible use a dedicated speaker stand. In this way, the
speakeris acoustically decoupledandwon't induce vibrationsinnearby objects, whichwouldaffect the bass
response. If you cannot use a stand, put the B2031 on spikes or damping foam material. Another aspect is
the distance between speaker and wall: keep the speaker away from the wall, as this would emphasize the
bass response, particularly in corners, where two walls form an angle.
The BEHRINGER TRUTH B2031 is a so-called near-field monitor, which means that the impact of the room
acoustics on the sound will be reduced considerably owing to the short distance between speaker and
listener.
Fig. 2.1: Incorrect speaker setup
This illustration shows how you shouldn't do it: you can clearly see that a portion of the sound bounces back
from the walls before it reaches the listener's ears. Thus, direct and reflected sound waves overlap which
results in a coloration of the sound.
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Fig. 2.2: Correct speaker setup
This effect can be reduced by turning the speakers towards the listener. To make reflections from ceiling or
floor less likely, the tweeters should be on the same height as your ears. Please note that the TRUTH should
be operated vertically. Where this is impossible, place it horizontally as shown in the illustration (i.e. woofers
closer to each other), to allow for an improved stereo image.
Fig. 2.3: TRUTH setup horizontally
Inaddition to thesetupposition, the roomcharacteristicsalso have quite animpact on the soundtheTRUTH
produces. Although control room designers have calculated some ideal room sizes, we assume that you are
not willing to rebuild your entire studio, just to be able to set up a pair of speakers. Nevertheless, you should
considerthe following tips:
Theroomacoustics should neither be tooreflective nortoo dull(i.e. neitherbathroom noranechoic chamber).
You can alter the room acoustics easily by installing or removing carpets, curtains or furniture. Fabric
coveringonthe wall opposite thespeakersmightbe a good ideaif theroomistoo reflective. The next chapter
describes how to adapt the TRUTH to the room acoustics, once it has been set up properly.
2.4 Adapting the TRUTH to the room acoustics
This chapter describes how you can use the switches on the rear of the B2031 to adapt the speaker to the
acousticsofyour control room. However, youshould tryto improvea potentiallyimpaired soundby optimizing
thespeaker setup beforehand.
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Fig. 2.4: Rear wall legending
If you are still having problems, you could try the following: The ROOM COMPENSATION switch allows
you to lower the bass range, depending on the speaker position. Ex-factory, the switch is set to a neutral
position. If you've set up the TRUTH close to the wall or in a corner, try reducing the low-frequency level in
steps of 2 dB. Since every room and speaker setup are unique in their acoustic properties, we cannot
provide more specific information here. The same applies to the HIGH FREQUENCY switch , which
determines the tweeter level (between +2 dB and -4 dB). Here too, the best setting depends on the room
acoustics.Ifyouhaveanadditionalsubwooferinstalled,youshouldmatchtheTRUTH'slowercutofffrequency
tothatof the subwoofer, usingthe LOWFREQUENCYswitch .Unlessthe appropriate frequency isgiven
in the subwoofer documentation, it must be determined by ear.
As a general rule, you should set up and adjust the TRUTH with great care. Above all, you should take your
time: unlike hi-fi speakers, the B2031 is tuned to produce a neutral sound, which can be confusing when you
are working for the first time with such a high-quality speaker. Don't try to adjust the TRUTH with its rear-wall
switches to produce a "bombastic" sound that impresses you or other listeners. To get a feeling for the
TRUTH's sound, you should listen to as many records as possible that were produced in other studios. We
alsorecommendthat you listen toyour ownrecordingsoverasmany other systems aspossible, forexample,
your car system. If you find that your mixes are somewhat "dull" in their overall sound, the reason might be
toomuch treble power fromyour TRUTH.Ontheother hand, if yousetthebass level to high,youwillfind that
your mixes lack bass power. Tuning a speaker can take several days' time, so once again: take your time!
Itmight be necessary toinsertan equalizer between consoleandspeaker, in particular, ifyouprefer extreme
setups or sound images. The BEHRINGER ULTRA-CURVE PRO DSP8024 has proven its usefulness in
practice, as it is not only a simple equalizer but also includes analyzer circuitry. You can use our measuring
microphone ECM8000 to automatically adapt the TRUTH to your room or modify its frequency response.
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3. INSTALLATION
YourTRUTH was carefully packedinthefactory and the packagingisdesignedto protect theunit fromrough
handling.Nevertheless,werecommend that you carefully examine thecarton and itscontents forany signs of
physical damage, which may have occurred in transit.
+If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the
shippingcompany immediately, otherwiseclaimsfor damage orreplacementmay not begranted.
Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.
3.1 Speaker setup
TheBEHRINGERTRUTH must be placedon aflatandstable surface.
+Be sure that there is enough air space around the unit for cooling and please do not place the
TRUTH on high-temperature devices such as power amps, etc. to avoid overheating.
3.2 Mains voltage
Before you connect the TRUTH to the mains, please make sure that your local voltage matches the voltage
required by the unit! The fuse holder on the female mains connector has 3 triangular markers, with two of
thesetrianglesopposingeachother. The TRUTH is set tothe operating voltageprinted next tothese markers,
and can be set to another voltage by turning the fuse holder by 180°. CAUTION: this instruction does not
apply to export models exclusively designed, e.g. for 115 V operation!
Please use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains. The cord complies with all applicable
safetystandards.
+Please note that all units must be grounded properly. For your own safety, you should never
remove any ground connectors from electrical devices or power cords or render them
inoperative.
3.3. Audio connections
TheBEHRINGERTRUTH has balanced XLRand unbalancedTRS inputconnectors.Ifpossible,connect the
unit to other devices in a balanced configuration to allow for maximum interference immunity.
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1 2
3
2 1
3
Pin 1
Cable InputOutput
Pin 2 = (+) Signal Positive
Pin 3 = (-) Signal
Shield
(+) Signal + Hum
(-) Signal + Hum
Negative
(+)Hum + Signal
(-)Hum + Signal
2 x Signal
Ground
RFI and Hum = Signal + 6 dB
Fig.3.1: Compensation ofinterference with balancedconnections
Unbalanced use of
mono 1/4" jack plugs
Ring
Balanced use of
stereo 1/4" jack plugs
Balanced use with XLR connectors
1 2
3
2 1
3
Input Output
Tip =
Signal Tip =
hot (+ve)
Sleeve =
Ground / Shield Sleeve =
Ground / Shield
Tip Tip
Sleeve Sleeve
Strain relief clamp Strain relief clamp
Ring =
cold (-ve)
For connection of balanced and
unbalanced plugs, ring and sleeve have
to be bridged at the stereo plug.
1 = Ground / Shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)
For unbalanced use pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged
Fig. 3.2: Different plug types
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4. SPECIFICATIONS
Audioinputs
XLR servo-balancedinput
1/4" jack servo-balancedinput
Impedance 20kOhms
Max. input level +22 dBu
Loudspeaker
Tweeter 25 mm ferrofluid-cooled dome
Woofer 22 cm (8.75") polycarbonate diaphragm
Amplifiers
Lowfrequency max. 150 watts
Highfrequency max. 75 watts
Noise (SPL @ 10 cm) <10 dBA @ 1 m (each)
Crossover
Type active,4th order Linkwitz-Riley filter
Crossoverfrequency 2 kHz
Systemspecifications
Bandwidth 50 Hz to 21 kHz
Soundpressurelevel max. 116 dB SPL @ 1 m (pair)
Power supply
Mainsvoltages U.S.A./Canada 120 V ~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Europe 230 V ~, 50 Hz
generalexportmodel 100 - 120 V ~, 200 - 240 V ~, 50 - 60 Hz
Fuse 100 - 120 V ~ : T 5.0 A H
200 - 240 V ~ : T 2.5 A H
Powerconsumption 210 watts, standby 27 watts
Mainsconnection standardIECreceptacle
Physical
Dimensions (H * W * D) 400 mm * 250 mm * 290 mm
Netweight approx. 15 kg (each)
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from
time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
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The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.
BEHRINGERandULTRA-CURVEareregisteredtrademarks.
ALLRIGHTSRESERVED© 2000BEHRINGERSpezielleStudiotechnikGmbH.
BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36 - 38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany
Tel. [phone] / 92 06 - 0, Fax [phone] / 92 06 - 30
workmanship. The warranty does not cover any such
modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was carried
outproperlyornot.Undertheterms of this warranty, BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONAL shall not be held responsible for any cost
resulting from such a modification/adaptation.
3. Free inspections, maintenance/repair work and replacement
of parts are expressly excluded from this warranty, in particular
if caused by inappropriate use. Likewise, the warranty does not
cover defects of expendable parts caused by normal wear of
the product. Expendable parts are typically faders,
potentiometers, switches and similar components.
4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not
coveredbythiswarranty:
smisuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance
with the instructions given in the user or service manuals.
sconnection or operation of the unit in any way that does not
comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in
the country where the product is used.
sdamages/defects that are caused by force majeure or by any
other condition beyond the control of BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONAL.
5. Any repair carried out by unauthorized personnel will void the
warranty.
6. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be
repaired exclusively at the buyer’s expense. BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONALwillinform the buyerofanysuch circumstance.If
the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 4 weeks after
notification, BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL will return the unit
C.O.D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such cost
willalsobeinvoiced separatelywhenthebuyerhas sent inawritten
repairorder.
§5WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY
Thiswarrantyisextendedexclusivelyto theoriginalbuyer (customer
of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may
subsequentlypurchasethisproduct. No other person(retaildealer,
etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of
BEHRINGERINTERNATIONAL.
§ 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
FailureofBEHRINGERINTERNATIONALtoprovideproperwarranty
serviceshallnot entitlethebuyerto claim(consequential)damages.
In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL
exceedtheinvoicedvalueoftheproduct.
§7OTHERWARRANTY RIGHTS
Thiswarranty does not exclude or limit the buyer’s statutory rights
provided by national law, in particular, any such rights against the
sellerthatarisefromalegally effective purchase contract.
§1WARRANTY CARD
To be protected by this warranty, the buyer must complete and
returntheenclosedwarranty card(signed/stampedbyretaildealer)
within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONAL (address see § 3). Failure to return the card in
due time (date as per postmark) will void any extended warranty
claims.
§2WARRANTY
1. BEHRINGER INTERNATIONAL warrants the mechanical and
electroniccomponentsofthisproducttobefreeofdefectsinmaterial
andworkmanshipforaperiodof one (1) year from theoriginaldate
ofpurchase,inaccordance with thewarrantyregulationsdescribed
below.Ifanydefectsoccur within thespecifiedwarrantyperiodthat
arenotcausedbynormalwear or inappropriate use, BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONALshall,atitssolediscretion, eitherrepairor replace
theproduct.
2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be
returnedfreightprepaidbyBEHRINGERINTERNATIONALwithin
Germany. Outside of Germany, the product will be returned at the
buyer’sexpense.
3.Warrantyclaimsotherthanthoseindicatedaboveare expressly
excluded.
§3RETURN AUTHORIZATIONNUMBER
1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer must call BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONALduringnormalbusinesshoursBEFOREreturning
the product (Tel.: [phone] / 92 06 66). All inquiries must be
accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONALwillthenissuea return authorization number.
2. The product must be returned in its original shipping carton,
together with the return authorization number, to the following
address:
BEHRINGERINTERNATIONALGmbH
Service Department
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38
47877 Willich-Münchheide
Germany
3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.
§ 4 WARRANTY REGULATIONS
1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is
accompanied by an original retail dealer’s invoice. Any product
deemed eligible for repair or replacement by BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONALunderthetermsofthiswarranty will be repaired
orreplacedwithin30 days of receiptoftheproductat BEHRINGER
INTERNATIONAL.
2.Iftheproductneeds to be modifiedoradaptedinordertocomply
withapplicabletechnicalor safety standards on a national or local
level, in any country which is not the country for which the product
was originally developed and manufactured, this modification/
adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or
5. WARRANTY
5.WARRANTY