behringer P16-M 16-Channel Digital Personal Mixer User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- Behringer
Table of Contents
behringer P16-M 16-Channel Digital Personal Mixer
Important Safety Instructions
- Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. 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.
- 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.
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 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. 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.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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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.
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The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service. -
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
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This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Music Tribe 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. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2023 All rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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OVERVIEW
POWERPLAY P16-M/P16-I/P16-D Hook-up
- Hook-Up
- Simple hookup with stand- mounted P16-M mixers
- Extended hookup with P16-D and multiple P16-M mixers
POWERPLAY P16-M Controls
- Controls
POWERPLAY P16-M Controls
POWERPLAY P16-M Controls
- Controls
POWERPLAY P16-I Controls
- Controls
POWERPLAY P16-D Controls
- Controls
POWERPLAY P16-M/P16-I/P16-D Getting started
Getting started
- Make sure the P16-I is switched off. The POWER LED should be unlit.
- Run up to 16 audio cables with ¼” TRS plugs from line-level outputs on your mixer (e.g., AUX sends) to the line-level analog inputs on the back of the P16-I.
- If your mixer has digital outputs, run digital audio cables from your mixer to the ADAT A/B connections on the back of the P16-I. The ADAT A/B LEDs will light to show which ADAT IN connections are active. You can combine 8 analog input signals with the 8-channel digital signal from the ADAT A input.
- Run shielded CAT5 digital cables out from the ULTRANET OUTPUTS to external devices (any combination of P16-M or P16-D units). For best results, do not use CAT5 cables longer than 75 m (246 ft.).
- Power up the P16-I by pressing the POWER switch. The POWER LED will light up.
- To set levels, play back audio from your mixer to the P16-I’s analog inputs.
- Watch the SIG LEDs on the front panel of the P16-I. The SIG LEDs will light up to confirm the analog inputs are receiving signal.
- Watch the CLIP LEDs. If the CLIP LEDS light up continuously (or do not light up at all), adjust the INPUT SENSITIVITY switches until the CLIP LEDs light only occasionally..
P16-I Basic Setup
- Make sure the ON/OFF button is set to the “OFF” position.
- Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob all the way down to the full counter-clockwise position.
- Connect the external power supply to the P16-M. (You may also bus-power the P16-M using the CAT5 digital connection from the P16-I or P16-D.)
- Connect a shielded CAT5 cable from a P16-I, P16-D, or another P16-M to the ULTRANET IN connection on
- If you plan to daisy-chain the P16-M with an additional P16-M or P16-D, run an additional CAT5 cable from the ULTRANET THRU connection to the devices further down the chain.
- If using headphones, plug your headphones into the PHONES jack using a ¼” TRS plug.
- If using external powered monitors, run audio cables with ¼” TS plugs from the LINE OUT outputs to the monitors.
- Power up the P16-M by pressing the ON/OFF button in to the “ON” position.
P16-M Basic Mix Setup
- Turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob all the way down to the full counter-clockwise position.
- Turn the OUTPUT LIMITER knob all the way up to the full clockwise position.
- Confirm that the ULTRANET LED is lit.
- Activate your audio channels by pressing each CHANNEL SELECT button until the LED lights up red. (Green LED flickering=audio signal activity; red LED constant=mono channel or stereo-linked pair selected; red LED blinking=channel is part of a selected group, but channel is currently not selected.)
- While playing audio, slowly turn the OUTPUT LEVEL knob clockwise until you have a comfortable basic
- Slowly turn the OUTPUT LIMITER knob counter-clockwise to get the limiter working and find an acceptable balance between dynamics and control of volume peaks.
- Create stereo channels by pressing the LINK button and then any pressing any CHANNEL SELECT button. The related adjacent channel will get stereo-linked. Press the LINK button again to release the LINK menu.
- To adjust any individual or stereo channel in the mix, press the channel’s CHANNEL SELECT button until the button lights red.
- Turn the PAN/BAL knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust the channel’s position in the stereo field.
- Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise or counter-clockwise to adjust the channel’s relative level in the mix.
- Adjust the channel’s bass and treble frequencies using the BASS and TREBLE knobs.
- Target a specific mid-range frequency for adjustment using the FREQ knob, and then adjust that frequency’s level using the MID knob.
- Adjust any other channels using the same procedure, as necessary.
- To group several channels together, press the GROUP button (button will blink), and then press the desired CHANNEL SELECT buttons. The LEDs for the selected channels will blink. Press the GROUP button again to exit. The selected channels may then be adjusted as a group in the mix with a single level adjustment using the VOLUME knob.
- Save your settings to a preset by holding the STORE button and then select the target preset by pressing any one of the 16 CHANNEL SELECT buttons. Press the same CHANNEL SELECT button again to confirm the STORE process.
- Load a preset by holding the RECALL button and pressing the CHANNEL SELECT button containing the desired preset.
P16-D Basic Setup
- Make sure the P16-D is connected to a power outlet using the included IEC power cable. (To bus-power additional P16-M mixers from the P16-D, the P16-D must be connected to a power source.)
- Make sure the unit is powered down. The ON LED should be unlit.
- Connect a shielded CAT5 cable from a P16-I, P16-D, or another P16-M to the ULTRANET IN connection on the P16-D.
- Run shielded CAT5 digital cables out from the ULTRANET OUTPUTS to external devices (any combination of P16-M or P16-D units). For best results, do not use CAT5 cables longer than 75 m (246 ft.).
- Power up the P16-D by pressing the POWER switch. The ON LED will light up.
- LEDs above the ULTRANET IN and ULTRANET OUTPUTS connections will light up to confirm the CAT5 cables are connected and active.
Specifications
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Power Connections
Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are
using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must
be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.