behringer HA8000 PowerPlay 8-Channel High-Power Headphones Mixing and Distribution Amplifier User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Behringer

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
POWERPLAY HA8000/HA6000 Hook-up
POWERPLAY HA8000/HA6000 Controls
Specifications
Other important information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
References
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behringer HA8000 PowerPlay 8-Channel High-Power Headphones Mixing and Distribution Amplifier User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOC!
DO NOT OPEN!

**** 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.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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 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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 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 of time.
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.
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.
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.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
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, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

POWERPLAY HA8000/HA6000 Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

HA6000 headphone distribution
Hook-up

HA8000 in a recording studio environment
Hook-up

POWERPLAY HA8000/HA6000 Controls

Step 2: Controls

HA8000
Controls

HA6000
Controls

The MAIN METER displays the input level of the MAIN INPUT connector(s) and the DIRECT IN connector on the HA6000. When the HA8000 is powered on, the green ON LED will light up.
The MASTER LEVEL knob(s) adjust the levelof the MAIN INPUT signal. The HA8000 has individual knobs called MAIN IN 1 and 2 which control the 2 pairs of MAIN IN jacks.
The DIRECT IN jack (HA6000 only) allows stereo signals to be connected via ¼” TRS cable.
The PHONES OUT jacks allow headphones to be connected to each channel for individual monitoring.
The CHANNEL METER displays the output level of each individual channel.
The OUTPUT LEVEL knob adjusts the channel’s volume.
The IN 1/IN 2 button (HA8000 only) selects whether the MAIN IN 1 or 2 signal is sent to that channel.
(Engage the HA8000’s MONO button to convert the channel’s signal to mono.
The L/R MONO buttons allow the HA6000’s input signal to be heard in mono.
The HA6000’s BALANCE knob adjusts the ratio between the MAIN/DIRECT IN signals and the AUX IN. If nothing is connected to the channel’s AUX IN jack, then the BALANCE knob controls the stereo balance of the MAIN signal.
The BASS knob adjusts the channel’s low frequencies (HA6000 only).
The TREBLE knob adjusts the channel’s high frequencies (HA6000 only).
The POWER button turns the unit on and of.
The MAIN INPUT connectors allow source audio to be sent to all channels. The HA6000 accepts a single stereo signal via ¼” or XLR jacks. The HA8000 has a pair of ¼” stereo inputs, and each set has its own volume control. Note that the MAIN signal is muted for channels with a cable connected to the DIRECT IN jack.
The MAIN OUT connectors (HA6000 only) send the signal from the MAIN INPUT jacks directly out via ¼” or XLR.
An extra PHONES OUT jack is available on the rear panel of the HA8000.
The DIRECT INPUT jacks on the HA8000accept signals via ¼” cables. When a connection is made to this jack, the MAIN INPUTS are muted in the respective channel.
The AUX IN jacks on the HA6000 acceptsignals via ¼” cables. The signal can be mixed with the MAIN IN signal via the channel’s BALANCE knob. If a ¼” TS cable is used to connect to the AUX IN jack, it is recommended to press the channel’s MONO button so that the signal is heard in both ears.
The OUT jacks on the HA6000 echo the front panel PHONES OUT jacks.

Specifications

	HA8000	HA6000

Other important information

Register online. Please register your new
MusicTribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.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.
Malfunction. Should your MusicTribe
Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MusicTribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.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 musictribe.com.
Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
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

Inductions

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address: 5270 Procyon Street,
Las Vegas NV 89118,
United States

Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

POWERPLAY HA8000/HA6000

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU,Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/ EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.

Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark