Behringer AMP800 User Manual

User’s Manual

Version 1.1 October 2005

MINIAMP AMP800

MINIAMP AMP800

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric

do not remove the top cover (or the
rear section). No user serviceable
parts inside; refer servicing to
qualified personnel.

shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain and moisture. The apparatus
shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.

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.

DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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 dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 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 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use 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 of time.

14) 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.

15) 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 unless you are qualified to do so.

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MINIAMP AMP800

MINIAMP

Ultra-Compact 4-Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier

AMP800

V Ultra-compact 9.5" headphone amplifier system for studio and stage applications
V 4 totally independent stereo high-power amplifier sections
V Highest sonic quality with virtually all types of headphones even at maximum

volume

V Phones Level control plus accurate 6-digit LED output meter per channel for

easy level monitoring

V 2 balanced stereo main inputs with independent Level and Balance controls

for individual mixes, selectable for all 4 headphone amplifiers

V Accurate 6-digit LED main input meter for precise level indication of both line

inputs

V Dual headphone outputs on each channel on front and rear panels allow a

total of 8 headphones to be connected at the same time

V Parallel Link Output allows cascading of several headphone amplifiers
V High-quality potentiometers and illuminated switches for long-term reliability
V Ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers offer outstanding sound performance
V All Mini Series models can be stacked on top of each other to create an ultra-

compact signal processor solution

V High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long

life

V Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

DEUTSCH

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MINIAMP AMP800

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in

BEHRINGER products by purchasing the MINIAMP
AMP800.

Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure,
because it represents the culmination of many months of
hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a
very ambitious goal: presenting four stereo amplifier sections
in one compact and flexible headphone amplifier. The task
of designing our new AMP800 certainly meant a great deal
of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on you,
the discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations
also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too.
Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together,
and what a great feeling it is when everybody who has
participated in such a project can be proud of what they’ve
achieved.

It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER
team. With your highly competent suggestions for new
products, you’ve made a significant contribution to help
shape our company and make it successful. In return, we

technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give
free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints.

We are often asked how we manage to produce such high-quality devices at such unbelievably low
prices. The answer is quite simple: it’s you, our customers! Many satisfied customers mean large
sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components, etc. Isn’t it only fair to
pass this benefit on to you? Because we know that your success is our success too!

I would like to thank all of those who have made the AMP800 possible. You have all made your own
personal contributions, from the developers to the many other employees at this company, and to
you, the BEHRINGER user.

guarantee you uncompromising quality, as well as excellent

My friends, it’s been worth the effort!

Thank you very much,

Uli Behringer

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