behringer VP2520 Professional 2000 Watt PA Speaker User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Behringer
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behringer VP2520 Professional 2000 Watt PA Speaker
EUROLIVE
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VP2520
Professional 2000-Watt PA Speaker with Dual 15″ Woofers and 1.75″ Titanium- Diaphragm Compression Driver -
VP1800S
Professional 1600-Watt 18″ PA Subwoofer -
VP1520
Professional 1000-Watt PA Speaker with 15″ Woofer and 1.75″ Titanium-Diaphragm Compression Driver -
VP1220F
Professional 800-Watt Floor Monitor with 12″ Woofer and 1.75″ Titanium Compression Driver -
VP1220
Professional 800-Watt PA Speaker with 12″ Woofer and 1.75″ Titanium-Diaphragm Compression Driver
Thank you
Thank you for purchasing one of our EUROLIVE VP series loudspeakers. These
loudspeakers offer powerful, pristine sound reinforcement in a lightweight,
portable package. Furthermore, they can act as pieces to an expandable sound
system, with both ¼” TS and professional locking-style inputs and outputs,
pole mounting sockets and recessed handles. Heavy-duty low-frequency drivers
deliver thumping bass and powerful midrange clarity while high-frequency
compression drivers cut through the mix with smooth, shimmering treble. The
VP1800S subwoofer matches perfectly with the full range counterparts to create
an massive sound. We’re certain these versatile loudspeakers will bring you
years of faithful sound reinforcement and ensure that your music is heard the
way it should be!
Important Safety Instructions
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Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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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.
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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.
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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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Caution
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No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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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.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- 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.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and where they exit from the apparatus.
- Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- 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.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
- 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.
- The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- 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
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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.
Before You Get Started
Shipment
Your VP series loudspeaker was carefully packed at the assembly plant to
ensure 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 loudspeaker or with its packaging.
- Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion.
Online registration
Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, we intend 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).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Basic operation
Using the VP series loudspeakers is easy and intuitive. Simply follow these
steps to achieve the best possible sound:
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Plug the line-level outputs from a sound source such as a mixer or stereo system into a power amp of appropriate size (see 4.2 Power amp rating). Make sure the sound source and amplifier are turned off.
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Using ¼” TS or professional locking-style speaker cables, plug the power amp output into the ¼” or locking-style input on the back of the speaker. DO NOT use instrument cables (i.e., guitar cords) for this connection!
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If using a pair of VP loudspeakers, run the amp in stereo operation. If using just one loudspeaker, mono operation is preferable.
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If using four or more loudspeakers, there are a few ways to make the connections. The first is to use two power amps, one for each pair of loudspeakers. Another is to connect the first pair of loudspeakers in normal stereo operation, then use the output jacks on the back of the loudspeakers to link the second pair of loudspeakers. This way each channel on the power amp is driving two loudspeakers. Make sure that the wattage and ohm rating are appropriate for this situation.
Caution
Never connect multiple power amps to one loudspeaker. Doing so could cause the very fabric of reality to unravel, sending the entire universe into oblivion. Worse yet, it could destroy your amplifiers and your loudspeaker. -
If using the VP1800S subwoofer, it is important to run the source signal into a crossover before the power amp(s). This will allow you to direct only the low frequencies to the subwoofer, and the rest of the sound spectrum to the full-range loudspeakers.
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Turn the sound source on (mixer, stereo, etc.).
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Make sure the volume/gain control on the power amp is turned all the way down, and then turn the power on.
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Activate the sound source, whether it is playing music from a CD player or speaking into a microphone, and adjust the levels. Gradually raise the power amp volume level to desirable level. If distortion occurs, turn the power amp volume down. Should the problem persist, make sure distortion is not occurring at the sound source. If you reach the desired volume level by barely turning up the power amp level/gain, turn the sound source output down to allow the power amp to push the speakers more.
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Rock ‘n Roll!
Connections
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The VP series features two locking professional loudspeaker (1) connectors that are wired in parallel. You can connect one of the connectors to the output on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp on the second connector, in order, for example, to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker. The pin designation of the loudspeaker connector is pins 1+ and 1-. Pins 2+ and 2- are not connected.
ATTENTION: Never connect the output signals of different power amps to both parallel inputs at the same time. This may permanently damage your equipment. -
The VP series includes two parallel ¼” TS loudspeaker (2) inputs. You can connect one of the connectors to the output on your power amp and tap into the signal from the amp on the second connector, in order, for example, to feed this signal into an additional loudspeaker.
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When several loudspeakers are wired in parallel the overall impedance ZT to be handled by the power amp can be calculated, as shown below, from the individual impedance values of the connected speakers:
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Two 8 Ohm speakers in parallel = 4 Ohms
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Four 8 Ohm speakers in parallel = 2 Ohms
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Two 4 Ohm speakers in parallel = 2 Ohms
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Four 4 Ohm speakers in parallel = 1 Ohm
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Your amplifier may be damaged if the actual impedance drops below its input impedance. Please make sure that the calculated total impedance ZT is not smaller than the minimum impedance specified for your amplifier.
Optimal Operation
We have developed the VP series 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 loudspeakers.
Loudspeaker placement
Here are some tips to get optimal sound and performance from your
loudspeaker(s):
- Elevate the loudspeaker at or above head level. High frequencies are the segment of the audio spectrum responsible for clarity and speech intelligibility. They can get muffled by the front row of the audience, so we recommend positioning your loudspeakers so the high-frequency drivers are slightly above the height of the audience. The more you can get everyone in direct earshot, the better. Imagine the loudspeaker is a giant flashlight, and you want to illuminate everyone in the room
- Avoid placing full-range loudspeakers in a corner or right next to a wall. This enhances the low frequencies and can cause the sound to get muddy. Subwoofers may be placed almost anywhere since low frequencies are not highly directional
- Make sure that the loudspeakers are not in a place where they could be knocked over by dancing audience members, overly eccentric stage performers, sudden earthquakes, etc.
- Some rooms, such as gymnasiums and auditoriums, create a large amount of natural reverb, making it difficult to maintain intelligible sound. Laying carpet or rugs on the ground and curtains across windows or brick walls will help dampen the reflections and improve the overall sound
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 allow the stage performers to hear.
How to avoid feedback when working with 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
loudspeakers. The most common causes for this are: speakers located too
closely to the record player, a room with a wooden floor, or the presence of a
podium or a platform. In such cases, it is best to move the loudspeakers away
from the record player and remove them from the stage, so that they are
located on firm ground. Another option is to use raised stands, which prevent
the loudspeakers from having direct contact with the ground.
Loudspeaker protection by using a low-cut filter
Try to prevent damage to your loudspeakers caused by extreme oscillation of
the low-frequency driver due to subsonic noise and extremely deep frequencies.
Use an equalizer to cut off those frequencies that fall below your
loudspeakers’ 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. 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 low-frequency driver.
Additional Considerations
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. The cable diameter should be at
least 14 – 12 gauge.
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 loudspeaker load capacity. A loudspeaker rated at 200 Watts of
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.
Fuses
We do not recommend the use of fuses with loudspeaker applications. Damage to
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 resistances are sometimes nonlinear,
leading to distortion and unpredictable overdriving.
Protecting your equipment
- Always try to find the optimal signal level. 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 AUT O-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
- 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.
Application Examples
Full-range stereo operation
This example applies to the VP1220, VP1220F, VP1520, and VP2520. In this
example, the main output signal of a mixing console is connected to a power
amplifier. Both the outputs and inputs are stereo. A full-range VP series
loudspeaker is connected to each of the amplifier outputs, and these
loudspeakers reproduce the entire frequency range.
Full-range stereo operation with floor monitors
This example applies to the VP1220, VP1220F, VP1520, and VP2520. This example
is a variation of the example above, with the addition of several VP1220F
floor monitors. Two separate monitor outputs from the mixing console are
connected to the inputs of a stereo power amplifier. A VP1220F is connected to
each amplifier output, and a second VP1220F is connected to the parallel
outputs of the first set of VP1220F monitors.
Two-way stereo operation with a crossover, full-range loudspeakers and
subwoofers
This example applies to the VP1800S in combination with the full-range
loudspeakers (VP1220, VP1520, and VP2520).
Using an external active crossover, the main output signal of a mixing console is split into two signals. One signal covers the lower frequency range and the other signal covers the mid and high frequency range. The recommended crossover frequency is 150 Hz. Then, the mid-high frequency signal is connected to a stereo power amplifier. A VP series loudspeaker is connected to each of the amplifier outputs. The low-frequency signal is connected to an additional power amplifier, which powers two VP1800S subwoofers.
Specifications
VP2520
System Data
- Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5) 500 W
- Peak Power 2000 W
- Type 2 ½-way full-range loudspeaker
- Frequency Response 40 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance 4 Ohms
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 96 dB (Full Space, 1 W @ 1 m)
- Dispersion 70° x 50°
- Crossover Frequency 2.2 kHz
- Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle
Components
- HF Driver 1.75″ titanium-diaphragm compression driver
- LF Driver 2 x 15″/385 mm
Dimensions/Weight
- Width 18.7″ / 475 mm
- Height 41.9″ / 1065 mm
- Depth 20.1″ / 510 mm
- Weight 87.7 lbs / 39.8 kg
VP1800S
System Data
- Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5) 400 W
- Peak Power 1600 W
- Type Subwoofer
- Frequency Response 35 Hz – 250 Hz
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 100 dB (Half space, 1 W @ 1 m)
- Dispersion n/a
- Crossover Frequency LP 150 Hz
- Rigging Fitting ergonomically shaped handle; 35 mm pole socket
Components
- HF Driver —
- LF Driver 18″/460 mm
Dimensions/Weight
- Width 20.9″/530 mm
- Height 25.6″/650 mm
- Depth 24.2″/615 mm
- Weight 91.3 lbs/41.4 kg
VP1520
System Data
- Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5) 250 W
- Peak Power 1000 W
- Type 2-way full-range loudspeaker
- Frequency Response 45 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 94 dB (Full Space, 1 W @ 1 m)
- Dispersion 70° x 50°
- Crossover Frequency 2.5 kHz
- Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle; integral tripod/stand adapter
Components
- HF Driver 1.75″ titanium-diaphragm compression driver
- LF Driver 15″/385 mm
Dimensions/Weight
- Width 17.9″/455 mm
- Height 27.0″/685 mm
- Depth 18.3″/465 mm
- Weight 49.8 lbs/22.6 kg
VP1220F
System Data
- Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5) 200 W
- Peak Power 800 W
- Type 2-way full-range loudspeaker
- Frequency Response 55 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 93 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
- Dispersion 70° x 50°
- Crossover Frequency 2.5 kHz
- Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle
Components
- HF Driver 1.75″ titanium-diaphragm compression driver
- LF Driver 12″ / 307 mm
Dimensions/Weight
- Width 17.3″ / 440 mm
- Height 16.9″ / 430 mm
- Depth 22.6″ / 575 mm
- Weight 35.7 lbs / 16.2 kg
VP1220
System Data
- Continuous Power (IEC 60268-5) 200 W
- Peak Power 800 W
- Type 2-way full-range loudspeaker
- Frequency Response 50 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance 8 Ohms
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 93 dB (Full space, 1 W @ 1 m)
- Dispersion 70° x 50°
- Crossover Frequency 2.5 kHz
- Rigging Fittings ergonomically shaped handle; integral tripod/stand adapter
Components
- HF Driver 1.75″ titanium-diaphragm compression driver
- LF Driver 12″/307 mm
Dimensions/Weight
- Width 14.6″ / 370 mm
- Height 23.6″ / 600 mm
- Depth 16.9″ / 430 mm
- Weight 39.5 lbs / 17.9 kg
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