Behringer PMH518M manual

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    Version 1.1 April 2006 User’s Manual EUROPOWER PMH518M[...]

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    2 EUROPOWER PMH518M This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous 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. Please read the manual[...]

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    3 EUROPOWER PMH518M PMH518M EUROPOWER Ultra-Compact 180-Watt 5-Channel Powered Mixer with 24-Bit Multi-FX Processor and FBQ Feedback Detection System V Super-compact rackmountable 180-Watt powered mixer with 24-bit FX processor V Revolutionary amplifier technology: enormous power, incredible sonic performance and super-light weight V Ultra-compact [...]

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    4 EUROPOWER PMH518M FOREWORD Dear Customer, Welcome to the team of EUROPOWER users and thank you very much for expressing your confi- dence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing this power mixer. 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 engi- neering te[...]

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    5 EUROPOWER PMH518M 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! With the PMH518M you have acquired a state- of-the-art power mixer that sets new standards. Right from the very start it has been our goal to design a revolutionary unit that can be used for a wide variety of applications. And indeed, this overwhelming power mixer gives you plenty of functionalit[...]

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    6 EUROPOWER PMH518M 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS 2.1 Input channels The HIGH control in the EQ section governs the high- frequency range of the respective channel. The LOW control allows you too boost/cut the low- frequency range. The FX control determines the signal level sent from each channel to the built-in effects processor.  Please note that the ef[...]

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    7 EUROPOWER PMH518M 4. INSTALLATION 2.4 Rear panel The mains connection is on a standard IEC receptacle. An appropriate power cord is supplied with the unit. FUSE HOLDER. Before connecting the unit to the mains, ensure that the voltage setting matches your local voltage. Blown fuses should only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Plea[...]

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    8 EUROPOWER PMH518M 5. APPLICATIONS Fig. 4.2: 1/4" TRS connector Fig. 4.3: XLR connectors Fig. 4.4: RCA cable 4.3 Loudspeaker connection Your EUROPOWER is equipped with high-quality Neutrik ® Speakon ® -compatible loudspeaker connectors, which ensure safe and trouble-free operation. The Speakon ® connector was especially developed for high-[...]

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    9 EUROPOWER PMH518M 6. SPECIFICATIONS The following illustration shows a live application with the PMH518M as monitor mixer and a BEHRINGER EURODESK SL2442FX-PRO that provides the FOH main mix signal. The PMH518M receives the Aux Send signal of the EURODESK that is used for the monitor mix on stage. Fig. 5.2: Setup with PMH518M as monitor mixer 6. [...]

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    10 EUROPOWER PMH518M 7. WARRANTY T echnical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice. The information contained herein is correct at the ti me of printing. The names of companies, institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use neithe[...]