behringer B1500XP High Performance Active 3000W PA Subwoofer User Manual

June 17, 2024
Behringer

behringer B1500XP High Performance Active 3000W PA Subwoofer

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EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP
High-Performance Active 3,000-Watt PA Subwoofer with 18″/15″ TURBOSOUND Speaker and Built-In Stereo Crossover.

Important Safety Instructions

  • Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

  • Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications 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.

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  4. Follow all instructions.
  5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
  7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install per 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.
  9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and where they exit from the apparatus.
  11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  12. 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.
  13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
  14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a 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.
  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.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE 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 THAT 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 THE 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 UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED. 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 MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

© 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at www.music-group.com/warranty.

Hook-up

EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP Hook-up

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Controls

EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP Controls

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Getting started

EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP Getting started

  1. Place the speaker(s) in desired locations.
  2. Make all necessary connections. DO NOT turn on the power yet.
  3. Set the controls as shown: LEVEL knob full counter-clockwise, HIGH CUT knob full clockwise, BOOST FREQUENCY knob centred, BOOST switch set to the OFF position, and PHASE set to the NORM position.
  4. Turn on your audio source.
  5. Turn on your speaker(s) by pressing the POWER SWITCH. The POWER LED will light up.
  6. While playing your audio source, adjust the LEVEL knob to the desired volume level. If the LIMIT LED fl ashes continuously, turn the LEVEL knob back down until the LIMIT LED only lights occasionally.
  7. Slowly rotate the HIGH CUT knob counter-clockwise until you find the best sound balance between the subwoofer and the satellite speakers.
  8. To further shape the sound, move the BOOST switch to the ON position. Rotate the BOOST FREQUENCY knob until you fi nd a suitable frequency.
  9. To compensate for possible phase cancellation between the subwoofer and other speakers in your system, move the PHASE switch from the NORM position to the REV position. Keep the setting which delivers the best-sounding result.

Specifications

Amplifier B1800XP/B1500XP
Maximum output power 3000 W *
Type Class-D

Audio Inputs

Input A / B XLR, servo-balanced
Sensitivity +4 dBu @ 0 dB

(centre position) for full-rated power

Max input| +22 dBu, balanced, <=1 % THD+N
Input impedance| 12 kΩ unbalanced, 24 kΩ balanced

Audio Outputs

Thru A / B XLR, servo-balanced
Output A / B XLR, servo-balanced
High-pass filter 100 Hz, Butterworth, 18 dB slope

Controls

Level -∞ to +6.0 dB
Boost frequency 40 Hz – 90 Hz, +10 dB
Boost Switchable
High cut 70 – 150 Hz, Butterworth, 24 dB slope
Phase 0° or 180° phase reverse switch

System Data

Frequency range 32 Hz – 200 Hz (-10 dB)
Frequency response 40 Hz – 150 Hz (+/-3 dB)
Signal-to-noise (20 Hz to 20 kHz) >100 dB (A-weighted)
Sound pressure level (half space) max. 129 dB @ 1 m
Woofer 18″
Limiter Optical

Indicators

Signal LED Green
Limit LED Red
Power LED Amber

Circuit Protection

Amplifier protection Full short circuit, thermal protection
Load Protection Turn-on/off muting

Power Supply, Voltage (Fuses)

USA / Canada / Japan 100-120 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 15 A H 250 V)
UK / Australia / Europe / Korea / China 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
Power consumption @ 1⁄8 rated power 180 W
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D)| 704 x 549 x 554 mm (27.7 x 21.6 x 21.8″)| 608 x 467 x 532 mm (23.9 x 18.4 x 20.9″)
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Weight| 44.9 kg (98.9 lbs)| 34.4 kg (75.7 lbs)

independent of limiters and driver protection circuits.

Important Information

  1. Register online. Please register your new MUSIC Group equipment right after you purchase it by visiting behringer.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.

  2. Malfunction. 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 “Support” at behringer.com. Should your country not be 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.

  3. 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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

BEHRINGER EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP

  • Responsible Party Name: MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.
  • Address: 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA
  • Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

EUROLIVE B1800XP/B1500XP
complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used under the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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