Behringer Car Speaker B215XL B215XL WH User Manual

User Manual  
EUROLIVE  
B215XL/B215XL-WH  
B212XL/B212XL-WH  
1000/800-Watt 2-Way PA Speaker System with  
15"/12" Woofer and 1.75" Titanium Compression Driver  
 
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
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BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM  
OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,  
Important Safety  
Instructions  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug  
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an  
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS  
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  
© 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.  
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,  
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands  
Terminals marked with this symbol carry  
electrical current of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute risk of electric shock.  
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with  
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other  
installation or modification should be performed only  
by qualified personnel.  
12. Use only with the  
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
§ 1 Warranty  
manufacturer, or sold with (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased  
the apparatus. When a cart the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in  
This symbol, wherever it appears,  
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated  
dangerous voltage inside the  
is used, use caution when  
the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can  
moving the cart/apparatus be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer.com under  
enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a  
risk of shock.  
combination to avoid  
“Where to Buy, or you can contact the MUSIC Group office  
closest to you.  
injury from tip-over.  
This symbol, wherever it appears,  
alerts you to important operating and  
maintenance instructions in the  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
(2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and  
when unused for long periods of time.  
electronic components of this product to be free of defects  
in material and workmanship if used under normal  
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from  
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty  
terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty  
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product  
shows any defects within the specified warranty period  
and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group  
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product  
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.  
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,  
this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement  
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,  
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty  
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug  
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed  
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.  
Caution  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
remove the top cover (or the rear section).  
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel.  
Caution  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,  
do not expose this appliance to rain and  
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket  
outlet with a protective earthing connection.  
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is  
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall  
remain readily operable.  
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
Caution  
These service instructions are for use  
by qualified service personnel only.  
(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired  
or replacement product will be returned to the user  
freight prepaid by MUSIC Group.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any  
servicing other than that contained in the operation  
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified  
service personnel.  
(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above  
are expressly excluded.  
PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF  
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF  
OF PURCHASE.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
LEGAL DISCLAIMER  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES  
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND  
ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS  
PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).  
ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR  
RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO  
LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED  
BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR  
IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH  
OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND  
SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT.  
MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH  
AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY.  
FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF  
MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY  
TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
§ 2 Online registration  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER  
equipment right after your purchase at behringer.com  
under“Support”and kindly read the terms and conditions  
of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your  
purchase and equipment with us helps us process  
your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in  
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
§ 3 Return materials authorization  
(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the  
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.  
Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be  
located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group  
Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under  
 
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“Support”at behringer.com. If your country is not  
listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with  
by our“Online Support”which may also be found under  
“Support”at behringer.com. Alternatively, please submit  
an online warranty claim at behringer.com BEFORE  
returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied  
by a description of the problem and the serial number  
of the product. After verifying the product’s warranty  
eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSIC Group  
will then issue a Return Materials Authorization  
(“RMA”) number.  
connection 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;  
(3) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s  
obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the  
product and any hidden defect.  
§ 9 Amendment  
damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature  
(accident, fire, flood, etc) or any other condition that  
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.  
Warranty service conditions are subject to change without  
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions  
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s  
limited warranty, please see complete details online at  
behringer.com.  
(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by  
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the  
limited warranty.  
* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of  
Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,  
including all MUSIC Group companies  
(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group  
shows that the defect in question is not covered by the  
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by  
the customer.  
(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in  
its original shipping carton, together with the return  
authorization number to the address indicated by  
MUSIC Group.  
(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this  
limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s  
expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer  
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after  
notification, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with  
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will  
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a  
written repair order.  
(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not  
be accepted.  
§ 4 Warranty Exclusions  
(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable  
parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.  
Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or  
meters contained in the product to be free from defects  
in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90)  
days from date of purchase.  
(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new  
products directly in online auctions. Purchases made  
through an online auction are on a“buyer beware”basis.  
Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not  
accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will  
not repair or replace any product purchased through an  
online auction.  
(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product  
if it has been electronically or mechanically modified  
in any way. If the product needs to be modified or  
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical  
or 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 workmanship. This limited warranty  
does not cover any such modification/adaptation,  
regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not.  
Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group  
shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from  
such a modification/adaptation.  
§ 5 Warranty transferability  
This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the  
original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) and is  
not transferable to anyone who may subsequently  
purchase this product. No other person (reseller, etc.)  
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf  
of MUSIC Group.  
(3) This limited warranty covers only the product  
hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for  
hardware or software usage and it does not cover  
any software products whether or not contained in  
the product. Any such software is provided“AS IS”  
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software  
limited warranty.  
§ 6 Claim for damage  
Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable  
local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer  
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect  
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability  
of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the  
invoiced value of the product.  
(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the  
factory-applied serial number has been altered or  
removed from the product.  
§ 7 Limitation of liability  
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive  
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes  
all other written or oral communications related to this  
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for  
this product.  
(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work  
are expressly excluded from this limited warranty,  
in particular, if caused by improper handling of the  
product by the user. This also applies to defects caused  
by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,  
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,  
illuminants and similar parts.  
§ 8 Other warranty rights and  
national law  
(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the  
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.  
(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions  
are not covered by this limited warranty:  
(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein  
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of  
applicable mandatory local laws.  
improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the  
unit in compliance with the instructions given in  
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;  
 
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1. Before you get Started  
2. Connections  
1.1 Shipment  
Your B212XL/B215XL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure  
transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may  
have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical  
indications of damage.  
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform  
the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well  
as the transportation company from which you took delivery.  
Otherwise, all claims for replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.  
Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to  
storage or shipping.  
Never let unsupervised children play with the B212XL/B215XL or with  
its packaging.  
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally  
friendly fashion.  
1.2 Initial operation  
Fig. 2.1: Connections (B212XL and B215XL)  
Your B212XL/B215XL speakers are connected to a power amplifier  
using the speaker connectors located in the back. Please read ch. 4,  
“Additional Considerations” and ch. 5, “Application Examples” to get important  
technical information and practical suggestions about use.  
(1) The B212XL/B215XL features two professional speaker (1) connectors which  
are wired in parallel. You can alternatively connect one of the connectors to  
the output on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp once  
again on the second connector, in order, for example, to feed this signal  
into an additional loudspeaker. The pin designation of the speaker is pins  
1+ and 1-.  
This loudspeaker is capable of producing extreme volumes. Please keep in mind  
that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing,  
but can also cause permanent hearing damage. Be careful to select a suitable  
volume at all times.  
ATTENTION: Never connect the output signals of different power  
amps to both parallel inputs at the same time. This may permanently  
damage your setup.  
1.3 Online registration  
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase  
warranty carefully.  
(2) The B212XL/B215XL includes 2, parallel ¼" loudspeaker (2) inputs. You can  
alternatively connect one of the connectors to the output on your power amp  
and tap into the signal from the amp once again on the second connector,  
in order, for example, to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker.  
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it  
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact  
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your  
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact  
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the  
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact  
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor  
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website  
(http://behringer.com).  
When several loudspeakers are wired in parallel the overall impedance  
to be handled by the power amp can be calculated, as shown below,  
Z
T
from the individual impedance values of the connected speakers:  
Your amplifier may be damaged if the actual  
impedance drops below its input impedance.  
T
Please make sure that the calculated total  
impedance ZT is not smaller than the minimum impedance specified for  
your amplifier.  
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair  
claims more quickly and efficiently.  
(3) Serial number.  
Thank you for your cooperation!  
 
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3. Optimal Operation  
4. Additional Considerations  
We have developed the B212XL/B215XL for use in a wide range of possible  
applications. Of course, the sound of your loudspeakers depends on the acoustic  
characteristics of the room/space in which they are being used. The following  
chapters of this manual will give you information about getting the most out of  
your EUROLIVE speakers.  
4.1 Length and diameter of loudspeaker cables  
Loudspeaker cables whose diameter is too small can considerably limit the  
power amp performance. The longer the cable, the more pronounced the  
problem. As a result, musicians often simply “turn up” the amp, which can lead  
to loudspeaker damage. Therefore, don’t use cables longer than 15 m (45 ft.).  
For most applications, this will not be necessary. Cable diameter should be at  
least 14 - 12 gauge.  
3.1 HF drivers  
High frequencies are the segment of the audio spectrum responsible for  
clarity and speech intelligibility. These frequencies are the easiest ones to  
locate, but at the same time they are also the easiest ones to “obstruct”.  
Therefore, we recommend positioning your speakers so that the HF drivers are  
located slightly above the height of the audience. This guarantees the best  
possible dispersion of high frequencies and considerably higher intelligibility.  
4.2 Power amp rating  
Selecting the right amp can turn out to be rather difficult. Therefore, stick to the  
following rule of thumb: the power rating of your amp should be roughly twice  
the speaker load capacity. A speaker rated at 200 Watts continuous performance  
can easily be powered by an amp rated at 400 Watts output power. An optimal  
addition to your speaker system would be the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER EP2000  
power amp, for example.  
3.2 How to prevent feedback  
Always place the “front of house” speakers ahead of the microphones (from the  
audience’s perspective), and never behind. Use professional floor monitors or an  
in-ear monitoring system to hear the stage performers.  
4.3 Fuses  
We do not recommend the use of fuses with audio applications. Damage to  
3.3 How to avoid feedback when working with loudspeakers can be the result of high peak signals and high output power.  
However, fuses can only offer protection from one of these two factors, and never  
from both. Additionally, fuse resistors are sometimes nonlinear, leading to  
distortion and unpredictable overdriving.  
record players (DJ Applications)  
In applications with record players, bass feedback can occur. Bass feedback occurs  
when low frequencies get back to the pickup and are reproduced on the speakers.  
The most common causes for this are: speakers located too closely to the record  
player, a room with a wooden floor, or presence of a podium or a platform.  
4.3.1 Protecting your equipment  
In such cases, it is best to move the speakers away from the record player  
and “banish” them from the stage, so that they are located on firm ground.  
Another option is to use raised stands, which prevent the speakers from having a  
direct contact with the ground.  
Always try to find the optimal signal level. Try to avoid overdriving your amp.  
Keep in mind the physical limitations of your PA system.  
Use a limiter to restrict the output signal level. Place the limiter between the  
mixing console and the power amp. For this purpose, our proven AUTOCOM  
PRO-XL MDX1600, COMPOSER PRO-XL MDX2600 and MULTICOM PRO-XL  
MDX4600 compressors offer an outstanding solution. All models can be used  
as a limiter: the audio signal doesn’t overdrive any more, and unpleasant  
“peaks” are effectively avoided.  
3.4 Loudspeaker protection by using a  
low-cut filter  
Try to prevent damage to your speakers caused by extreme oscillation of the  
bass membrane due to subsonic noise and extremely deep frequencies. Use an  
equalizer to cut off those frequencies that fall below your speakers’ frequency  
range, or use a low-cut/high-pass filter. Most equalizers and sound-improvement  
systems offer a low-cut function, like the BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH DIGITAL  
DEQ1024, for example.  
Our ULTRADRIVE PRO DCX2496 and SUPER-X CX3400/ CX2310 crossovers  
are particularly well-suited for protecting your equipment: for each  
output, they have independent limiters.  
Using a low-cut filter in your signal path is particularly recommended if you  
use record players or CD players as your signal source. CD players often produce  
extremely deep frequencies, which can lead to extreme excursions of the  
bass membrane.  
 
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5. Application Examples  
5.1 Full-range stereo operation  
In the following example, the main output signal of a mixing console is  
connected to a power amplifier. Both the outputs and inputs are stereo.  
A B212XL/B215XL is connected to each of the amp outputs, and these speakers  
reproduce the entire frequency range (a full range).  
5.3 Stereo operation with a subwoofer  
Using a crossover, the main output signal of a mixing console is split into a stereo  
signal and a mono signal. The mono signal covers the lower frequency range  
and the stereo signal covers all other frequency ranges. Then, the stereo signal is  
connected to a stereo power amplifier. A B212XL/B215XL is connected to each of  
the amp outputs. The mono subwoofer signal is connected to one channel of an  
additional power amplifier, which powers one EUROLIVE VP1800S subwoofer.  
Fig. 5.1: Full-range stereo operation  
5.2 Using several B212XL/B215XL loudspeakers  
Fig. 5.3: Stereo operation with a subwoofer  
For larger rooms, you can connect several B212XL/B215XL speakers.  
EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL  
Fig. 5.2: Wiring several B212XL/B215XL loudspeakers  
 
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6. Installation  
7. Specifications  
The EUROLIVE B212XL/B215XL features professional speaker connectors that  
assure problem-free operation. The connector was developed for loudspeakers  
with high power ratings. If it is connected into the corresponding plug, it locks  
into place and cannot accidentally be disconnected. It protects against electric  
shock and assures correct polarity. Each of the plugs only carries the assigned  
individual signal.  
System Data  
High-Performance Woofer  
B215XL:  
15" (381 mm)  
12" (305 mm)  
B212XL:  
Tweeter Compression Driver  
B215XL and B212XL:  
Frequency Range  
B215XL:  
Professional speaker connector  
(compatible with Neutrik Speakon connectors)  
1.75" (44 mm)  
55 Hz to 20 kHz  
65 Hz to 18 kHz  
B212XL:  
Power Rating  
B215XL:  
front view  
rear view  
1000 W Peak Power 250 W Continuous  
Power (IEC 60268-5)  
Fig. 6.1: Professional speaker connector  
B212XL:  
800 W Peak Power 200 W Continuous  
Power  
(IEC 60268-5)  
Please use only commercially available cables to connect your loudspeakers  
to the power amp. Verify the pin assignment of your loudspeakers and cables  
depending on the loudspeaker output you are using.  
Impedance  
B215XL and B212XL:  
Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m)  
B215XL:  
8 Ω  
96 dB (Full Space)  
95 dB (Full Space)  
B212XL:  
Dispersion  
B215XL:  
70° x 40°  
90° x 60°  
B212XL:  
Crossover frequency  
B215XL:  
2.0 kHz  
1.9 kHz  
Fig. 6.2: ¼" TS connector  
B212XL:  
Dimensions/Weight  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
B215XL:  
approx. 27 13 x 17 13 x 13 1/�"  
approx. 695 x 440 x 335 mm  
B212XL:  
approx. 21 2/x 13 5/x 10 5/"  
approx. 550 x 345 x 270 mm  
Weight  
B215XL:  
B212XL:  
38.7 lbs / 17.6 kg  
24.0 lbs / 10.9 kg  
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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