Behringer Speaker B1220 User Manual

User´s Manual  
Version 1.0 May 2000  
F1220  
F1520  
B1220  
B1520  
B1800  
 
Foreword  
Dear Customer,  
Welcome to the team of EUROLIVE users and thank you very much for expressing your confidence in  
BEHRINGER products by purchasing this P.A. loudspeaker box.  
It is one of my most pleasant tasks to write this letter to you, because it is the culmination of many months of  
hard work delivered by our engineering team to reach a very ambitious goal: to present you with an outstanding  
P.A. loudspeaker system that gives you maximum flexibility and performance with its unique sound character  
and broad range of features. The task to design the new EUROLIVE SERIES certainly meant a great deal of  
responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you, the discerning user and musician. It also meant 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.  
It is our philosophy to share our joy with you, because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER  
team. 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  
the stringent BEHRINGER quality-control system) as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an  
extremely favorable price. All of this will enable you to fully unfold your creativity without being hampered by  
budget constraints.  
We are often asked how we can manage to produce such high-grade devices at such unbelievably low prices.  
The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers means large sales volumes  
enabling us to negotiate 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 also our success!  
I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project EUROLIVE SERIES” has made it all possible. Everybody  
has made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit to the many staff members in our  
company and finally to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.  
My friends, it’s been worth the trouble!  
Thank you very much,  
Uli Behringer  
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EUROLIVE®  
Professional Loudspeaker System  
s Powerful, durable P.A. speaker cabinets with incredible cutting power  
s Extremely high sound pressure level for first-class sound and optimum performance  
s Distortion-free reproduction of audio material  
s Optional bi-amping or full range operation on all multi-way systems  
s 1" Titanium tweeter on all multi-way systems for natural high-frequency reproduction  
s BEHRINGER CD-horn technology for controlled dispersion  
s Integrated tweeter protection  
s Trapezoidal cabinet for perfect cluster formation  
s Ultra-rugged carpet covering for efficient cabinet protection  
s Plastic corners for additional protection and safe stacking  
s Ergonomically shaped handles for easy transport  
s Solid steel grille and polyester foam protect the speakers against moisture and mechanical damage  
s All “front-of-house” models include an adapter for stand mounting  
s Subwoofers with zero-backlash threaded flange M20 for installation of commercial spacer rods  
s Floor monitors feature two different cabinet angles  
s Durable, professional quality input/output connectors  
s Cabinet constructed entirely of environmentally-friendly E1-MDF wood  
s The EUROLIVE SERIES includes floor monitors, full range cabinets and subwoofers  
s Manufactured under the BEHRINGER quality control  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1. INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................6  
1.1 Before you begin ............................................................................................................................. 6  
1.2 Connection...................................................................................................................................... 6  
2. OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................7  
2.1 Tweeter ........................................................................................................................................... 7  
2.2 How to avoid feedback .................................................................................................................... 7  
2.3 How to avoid feedback when using turntables (DJ Applications)....................................................... 7  
2.4 Speaker protection through low-cut filter .......................................................................................... 7  
3. OPERATING MODES .............................................................................................................8  
3.1 FULL RANGE operation .................................................................................................................. 8  
3.2 BI-AMPING operation ...................................................................................................................... 8  
3.2.1 Advantages ........................................................................................................................... 8  
3.2.2 Selecting the crossover frequency......................................................................................... 8  
3.3 Looping through subwoofer signals.................................................................................................. 8  
4. PIN ASSIGNMENTS................................................................................................................8  
4.1 FULL RANGE Operation ................................................................................................................. 8  
4.2 BI-AMPING Operation ..................................................................................................................... 9  
4.3 Subwoofer ....................................................................................................................................... 9  
5. WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?..........................................................................9  
5.1 Length and cross-section of speaker cables ................................................................................... 9  
5.2 Power amp performance ................................................................................................................. 9  
5.3 Fuses ............................................................................................................................................. 9  
5.3.1 How to protect your system .................................................................................................. 9  
6. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................10  
7. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................... 11  
ATTENTION!  
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The EUROLIVE SERIES loudspeakers are capable of producing extreme volumes. Please bear  
in mind, that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing, but  
can also cause permanent damage. Be careful to select a suitable volume.  
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1. INTRODUCTION  
With the BEHRINGER EUROLIVE you have acquired a first-class P.A. loudspeaker system. You now own  
(at least) one component of an expandable system that gives you an undistorted and well balanced reproduction  
of your music material.  
Its numerous features make the EUROLIVE SERIES the ideal P.A. loudspeaker system both for club gigs and  
large arenas. We designed the EUROLIVE SERIES to provide you with a consistent and complete range of  
speakers that gives you all the options you need to expand your P.A. system. All speakers come with pro-level  
inputs and outputs, so that you are fully free to expand your setup as required.  
The robust cabinets ensure that your EUROLIVE speakers will withstand even rough handling on the road.  
They are made of high-grade and non-polluting E1-MDF boards, which are grooved, multi-glued and free of  
formaldehydes. Your EUROLIVE speaker was manufactured in compliance with BEHRINGER’s stringent  
quality-control system.  
1.1 Before you begin  
Your EUROLIVE speaker was carefully packed in the factory and the packaging is designed to protect the unit  
from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents  
for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred during transit.  
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If the unit is damaged, please do not return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the  
shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be  
granted. Shipping claims must be made by the consignee.  
1.2 Connection  
Use the speaker connectors on the rear of the unit to connect the EUROLIVE to your power amplifier.  
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Make sure to mute your amplifier before you connect the speaker.  
Fig. 1.1: Interface panel of multi-way system  
Fig. 1.2: Interface panel of subwoofer  
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1. INTRODUCTION  
 
2. OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE  
We designed the EUROLIVE SERIES for use in a variety of applications. Naturally, the sound of your speaker  
box largely depends on the acoustic properties of the environment in which it is set up. The following points will  
give you a few hints enabling you to fully exploit all features of your EUROLIVE speaker system.  
2.1 Tweeter  
High frequencies are the very part of the audio spectrum that ensures a clear sound and speech intelligibility.  
Although these frequencies can be located most easily, they are also the first to be blocked acoustically. We  
therefore recommend that you set up your speakers so that the tweeter radiates its signals slightly above the  
heads of the audience. This will ensure both an optimum dispersion of the high-frequency content and a  
considerably improved speech intelligibility.  
2.2 How to avoid feedback  
Always place the “front-of-house” speakers (viewed from the audience) in front of the microphones. Use  
professional floor monitors (e.g. F1220 or F1520), so that the musicians on stage can hear themselves.  
2.3 How to avoid feedback when using turntables (DJ Applications)  
Turntables often produce feedback in the bass range: low frequencies are fed back to the pick-up arm and  
cartridge to be reproduced again by the speakers. The usual reasons for this effect are speakers set up too  
close to the turntable, rooms with a wooden floor or elements placed on the stage. In any such case it will be  
best to move the speakers away from the turntable or to move them off the stage and place them on a solid  
support. Another possibility is the use of stands, so that there is no direct contact between floor and speakers.  
2.4 Speaker protection through low-cut filter  
Please avoid situations in which rumble noise or low frequencies can lead to an excessive displacement of the  
speaker diaphragm. Use an equalizer to cut the bass signal below the response curve of the speaker, or use  
a low-cut or high-pass filter. Most equalizers and sound enhancers provide a low-cut function (e.g. our  
BEHRINGER ULTRA-GRAPH PRO GEQ3102).  
The use of a low-cut filter in the signal path is recommended, in particular, when you are using turntables and  
CD players as your signal sources. CD players often produce extremely low frequencies which can lead to  
excessive diaphragm displacement. The only way to avoid damage is to use a high-pass or low-cut filter.  
2. OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE  
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3. OPERATING MODES  
Except for the PA SUBWOOFER all speaker systems from the EUROLIVE SERIES can be operated in two  
different modes: FULL RANGE and BI-AMPING. In both modes, the speakers are connected using the high-  
quality inputs.  
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Never change the operating mode, while an audio signal is active on the EUROLIVE.  
3.1 FULL RANGE operation  
Except for the subwoofer all EUROLIVE models are equipped with a built-in passive crossover network, which  
ensures a smooth transition between the individual frequency range in FULL RANGE mode. This mode is  
particularly suitable for small clubs and speech applications in churches and schools as well as for all applications  
that require only a small-scale setup.  
3.2 BI-AMPING operation  
3.2.1 Advantages  
BI-AMPING gives you a number of basic advantages: low distortion, greater flexibility of signal transmission  
and an improved overall system performance.  
3.2.2 Selecting the crossover frequency  
When you use an external crossover network such as our BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX3400, please note  
chapter 6 “Specifications”, where you find some information on recommended crossover frequencies. We  
recommend a slope of at least 12 dB, with higher values providing for improved performance. A slope of 24 dB  
is ideal.  
3.3 Looping through subwoofer signals  
All subwoofers from the EUROLIVE SERIES are equipped with two parallel high-quality connectors.  
PINS 2-/2+ are connected to the speaker. PINS 1-/1+ can be used to loop through signals both in FULL  
RANGE and BI-AMPING modes. Please follow the instructions given in chapter 4.  
4. PIN ASSIGNMENTS  
Full Range Mode  
Full Range Input  
N/C  
Loop through  
Subwoofer Input  
Bi-Amping Mode  
Subwoofer Input  
Tweeter Input  
PINS 1-/1+  
PINS 2-/2+  
PINS 1-/1+  
PINS 2-/2+  
Multi-way systems  
Subwoofer  
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Tab. 4.1: PIN assignments  
4.1 FULL RANGE Operation  
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Use the selector on the rear to set the unit to FULL RANGE mode.  
Assign the output signal to PINS 1-/1+. PINS 2-/2+ are not used.  
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3. OPERATING MODES  
 
4.2 BI-AMPING Operation  
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Use the selector on the rear to set the unit to BI-AMPING mode.  
Assign the subwoofer signal to PINS 1-/1+ and the tweeter signal to PINS 2-/2+.  
4.3 Subwoofer  
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Assign the subwoofer signal to PINS 2-/2+.  
Signal loop through: PINS 1-/1+ are arranged in parallel, so you can loop through a full range and/or  
high-pass signal to another full range speaker box. Connect the free connector on the subwoofer to  
PINS 1-/1+ on the full range speaker.  
5. WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?  
5.1 Length and cross-section of speaker cables  
Speaker cables with too low a cross-section can considerably reduce the performance of your power amps.  
The longer the cables, the greater the problem. As a consequence, the user tends to turn upthe power amp,  
which in turn can lead to speaker damage. You should never use cables longer than 30 m. For most applications  
this will not be necessary anyway. The cable cross-section should be at least 1.5 to 2.5 mm².  
5.2 Power amp performance  
Choosing the right power amp can be difficult. Try the following rule of thumb: the amp should provide twice as  
much power as the speakers can handle. A speaker with a continuous power rating of 200 watts can easily be  
driven by power amps delivering 400 watts of output power.  
5.3 Fuses  
We do not recommend the use of fuses for audio applications. Speaker damage can be caused by high signal  
peaks or high output power. However, fuses can only protect the speaker against one of these, but never  
against both. Additionally, fuses can have nonlinear resistances which can lead to distortion and unexpected  
overdriving of the speakers.  
5.3.1 How to protect your system  
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Make sure that your audio signal is always set to correct levels. Avoid overdriving your power amps.  
Respect the physical limits of your P.A. system.  
Use a limiter to limit the output level. Insert the limiter between the mixing console output and your  
power amp. Please consider our proven compressors BEHRINGER AUTOCOM PRO MDX1400,  
COMPOSER PRO MDX2200 and MULTICOM PRO MDX4400. All models can also be used as limiters.  
By eliminating overdriving of your audio signals you can effectively suppress disturbing signal peaks.  
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Our crossover network BEHRINGER SUPER-X PRO CX3400 can well be used to protect your  
system, as it features independent limiters on each individual output.  
5. WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?  
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6. SPECIFICATIONS  
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS  
F1220/B1220  
F1520/B1520  
B1800  
F1220: 2-way floor monitor  
(12" + 1");  
B1220: 2-way full range speaker  
(12" + 1")  
F1520: 2-way floor monitor  
(15" + 1");  
B1520: 2-way full range speaker  
(15" + 1")  
Type  
Subwoofer (18")  
Frequency response  
Power rating (RMS)  
50 Hz - 18 kHz (-10 dB)  
200 Watts  
50 Hz - 18 kHz (-10 dB)  
200 Watts  
42 Hz - 250 Hz (-6 dB)  
400 Watts  
Power rating1 (pink noise)  
400 Watts  
400 Watts  
600 Watts  
Impedance  
8 Ohms  
8 Ohms  
8 Ohms  
Sound pressure level2 (1 W @ 1 m)  
Dispersion  
95 dB (Full Space)  
95 dB (Full Space)  
98 dB  
90° x 40° (F1520);  
100° x 40° (B1520)  
90° x 40°  
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Crossover frequency  
2,5 kHz  
1,8 kHz  
COMPONENTS  
Tweeter  
44P60A8  
44P60A8  
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Woofer  
12P200A8  
15P200A8  
18P400A8  
PHYSICAL  
F1220:  
F1520:  
approx. 15.7" * 22.6" * 15.5"  
(398 mm * 574 mm * 393 mm)  
approx. 18.1" * 25.8" * 16.4"  
(458 mm * 655 mm * 416 mm)  
approx. 23.4" * 27.6" * 20.9"  
(595 mm * 700 mm * 530 mm)  
(W * H * D)  
B1220:  
B1520:  
approx. 17.3" * 25.2" * 15.7"  
(438 mm * 638 mm * 399 mm)  
approx. 20.9" * 28.0" * 16.3"  
(529 mm * 711 mm * 414 mm)  
F1220: approx. 21 kg  
B1220: approx. 23,25 kg  
30° / 60°  
F1520: approx. 23,10 kg  
B1520: approx. 29,75 kg  
30° / 60°  
Weight  
approx. 35,50 kg  
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Mounting angle F SERIES  
BI-AMPING MODE  
Recommended crossover frequency  
(external crossover network)3  
1,8 kHz - 3,5 kHz  
1,2 kHz - 2,2 kHz  
80 Hz - 150 Hz  
Power rating/Impedance  
Woofer  
200 Watts RMS/8 Ohms  
200 Watts RMS/8 Ohms  
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60 Watts RMS/8 Ohms  
(>2,2 kHz/12dB/oct)  
60 Watts RMS/8 Ohms  
(>2,2 kHz/12dB/oct)  
Power rating/Impedance  
Tweeter  
1 Average value over bandwidth of 50 Hz - 5 kHz (Multi-way systems) and 40 Hz - 250 Hz (subwoofer) according to IEC 268-5.  
2 Average value over bandwidth of 100 Hz - 2 kHz (Multi-way systems) and 100 Hz - 250 Hz (subwoofer) according to IEC 268-5.  
3 Slope: 12 - 24 dB.  
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  
shown.  
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7. WARRANTY  
§ 1 WARRANTY CARD/ONLINE REGISTRATION  
To be protected by the extended warranty, the buyer must  
complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days  
of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik  
GmbH, in accordance with the conditions stipulated in § 3. Failure  
to return the card in due time (date as per postmark) will void any  
extended warranty claims.  
3. Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are expressly  
excluded from this 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, potentiometers, keys/buttons and similar  
parts.  
Based on the conditions herein, the buyer may also choose to  
use the online registration option via the Internet  
4. Damages/defects caused by the following conditions are not  
covered by this warranty:  
s misuse, neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance  
with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service  
manuals.  
§ 2 WARRANTY  
1. BEHRINGER (BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH  
including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page,  
except BEHRINGER Japan) warrants the mechanical and  
electronic components of this product to be free of defects in  
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the  
original date of purchase, in accordance with the warranty  
regulations described below. If the product shows any defects  
within the specified warranty period that are not due to normal  
wear and tear and/or improper handling by the user, BEHRINGER  
shall, at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the product.  
s 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.  
s damages/defects caused by force majeure or any other  
condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER.  
5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized  
personnel (user included) will void the warranty.  
6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the  
defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection  
costs are payable by the customer.  
2. If the warranty claim proves to be justified, the product will be  
returned to the user freight prepaid.  
3. Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly  
excluded.  
7. Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be  
repaired exclusively at the buyers expense. BEHRINGER will  
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to  
submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification,  
BEHRINGER 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 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER  
1. To obtain warranty service, the buyer (or his authorized dealer)  
must call BEHRINGER (see enclosed list) during normal business  
hours BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries must be  
accompanied by a description of the problem. BEHRINGER will  
then issue a return authorization number.  
§ 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY  
2. Subsequently, the product must be returned in its original  
shipping carton, together with the return authorization number to  
the address indicated by BEHRINGER.  
This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer  
(customer of retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone  
who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person  
(retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise  
on behalf of BEHRINGER.  
3. Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted.  
§ 4 WARRANTY REGULATIONS  
§ 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES  
1. Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is  
accompanied by a copy of the original retail dealers invoice.  
Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement by  
BEHRINGER under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or  
replaced within 30 days of receipt of the product at BEHRINGER.  
Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall  
not entitle the buyer to claim (consequential) damages. In no  
event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value  
of the product.  
§ 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW  
2. 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. The warranty does not cover any  
such modification/adaptation, irrespective of whether it was  
carried out properly or not. Under the terms of this warranty,  
BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting  
from such a modification/adaptation.  
1. This warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory  
rights provided by national law, in particular, any such rights  
against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase  
contract.  
2. The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable  
unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law.  
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.  
BEHRINGER, EUROLIVE, AUTOCOM, COMPOSER, SUPER-X, MULTICOM and ULTRA-GRAPH are registered trademarks.  
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2000 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.  
BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany  
Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30  
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