Behringer B315D, B312D Specification

Professional Powered Speakers

EUROLIVE
B315D/B312D

EUROLIVE D Series — 550-Watt
2-Way PA Speaker Systems
with 15"/12" Woofer and 1.75"
Titanium Compression Driver

High-power 550-Watt 2-way PA sound
reinforcement speaker system for live
and playback applications

Ultra-compact light weight system
delivers excellent sound even at
extreme sound pressure levels

Revolutionary Class-D ampli er
technology: enormous power,
incredible sonic performance and
super-light weight

Internal switch-mode power supply
for noise-free audio, superior
transient response and very low
power consumption

Integrated sound processor for
ultimate system control and
speaker protection

Extremely powerful long-excursion
LF driver (B315D: 15" / B312D: 12")
provides incredibly deep bass and
acoustic power

State-of-the-art 1.75"
titanium-diaphragm
compression driver for exceptional
high-frequency reproduction

Ultra-wide dispersion, large-format
exponential horn

Finally, Setting Up for the Gig Just Got a
Whole Lot Easier!

One of the coolest things about
active loudspeakers is the lack of all the
backbreaking racks of amps, crossovers and
EQs that are often required to make passive
systems sound almost as good. But that
comes with a trade-o —that extra weight
is transferred to the loudspeaker, making
it di cult for a single user to heave all that
mass onto a speaker stand.

By utilizing switch-mode power
supplies and Class-D ampli er topology,
the new EUROLIVE B312D and B315D
loudspeakers provide 28% more
output power (550-Watts) and still
weigh 10% less than our best-selling
B312A/B315A systems.

Sound quality is also improved,
thanks to an integrated sound processor,
which provides total system control,
dependable protection of the transducers
(woofer and tweeter) and virtually

eliminates distortion—even at extreme
operating levels. In addition, both models
feature an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) MIC/LINE
input with LEVEL control and a dedicated
2-band EQ (HIGH/LOW) for simple,
yet e ective tonal control.

What is Class-D Technology?

Instead of operating relatively
continuously like Class AB circuits,
Class-D amps switch on and o
thousands of times per second, delivering
power only when needed. In other words,
the ampli er is either fully on or fully o ,
which signi cantly reduces power losses
from the output devices given o as heat.
Less heat means our amps don’t need
massive heat sinks, and that means we can
make them lighter. Our no-compromise
design means your EUROLIVE D Series
loudspeakers will deliver full power with
incredible  delity all night long, without
the need for lengthy rest cycles.

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Ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with
Volume control and Clip LED

Dedicated 2-band EQ for perfect
sound adjustment

Additional Line output allows linking
of additional speaker systems

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EUROLIVE
B315D/B312D

Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design
allows di erent positioning:

Stand mounting with 35 mm •
pole socket

Tilts on its side for use as a •
 oor monitor

Ergonomically shaped handles for
easy carrying and setup

High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany

When used in conjunction with
switching-mode power supplies,
which don’t require huge and heavy
transformers, our Class-D ampli ers provide
tremendous dynamic punch and superior
 delity. The resulting speaker systems
are much lighter, making them easy to
transport and set up.

Processor-controlled Output

Dynamic processing is one of the
best ways to maximize output without

Top-mounted,
weight-balanced
carry handle.

Ultra-wide
dispersion, large
format multi-cell
horn.

POWER LED

sacri cing sound quality. The D Series’
built-in circuitry automatically adjusts
program content, allowing the
loudspeaker to operate at extreme levels.
It accomplishes this by reducing bass
output slightly as you approach the
limit of the transducers. This frees up
LF (Low Frequency) amp and transducer
resources, so that higher overall volume can
be realized. It’s like having a tiny soundman
inside each cabinet constantly monitoring
and tweaking output parameters.

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Ergonomically
shaped carry
handles on each
side of enclosure
for easy transport
of system

1.75" titanium­diaphragm
compression
driver

Extremely
powerful 15"/12"
long-excursion
LF transducer

Rubber feet
for stacking
enclosure on
structures or
subwoofers

B312D/B315D rear panel callout

¼" INPUT jack
for balanced TRS
and unbalanced
TS connections

MIC/LINE input
jack with internal
microphone
preampli er for
balanced XLR
connections

Impact resistant,
molded
enclosure.
Trapezoid
shape allows
use as powered
monitor wedge

1- ⁄" (35-mm)
pole socket
for standard
speaker stands

LEVEL control
with CLIP LED for
optimizing input
signal level

EQ HIGH &
LOW shelving
equalization
controls, ±15 dB
@ 12 kHz and
80 Hz

LINK OUTPUT
XLR jack lets
you connect
additional
BEHRINGER active
loudspeaker
systems

Power LED

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EUROLIVE
B315D/B312D

Instant PA System

With just a single D Series loudspeaker and a
microphone, you can set up an instant PA system—
and you don’t need an external mixer to do so!
Thanks to the built-in mic preamp, you can connect
any dynamic mic directly to the input and raise and
lower the volume with the Level control. Just plug
in the mic, place the speaker on a tabletop or
standard speaker stand, and power up. It’s that easy.
And if you need more coverage, you can use the
convenient LINK OUTPUT XLR connector to add
more active loudspeakers.

Stereo Music System

You can even use a pair of D Series enclosures
for stereo playback of your MP3, CD or old-skool
cassette deck without any additional hardware.
Just plug the appropriate stereo “breakout” adapter
into your deck’s output jack and run the cables to
the ¼" inputs on each loudspeaker. Set the Level
and EQ controls the same on both enclosures.
Voilà, instant party!

Custom-designed Transducers

While some of our competitors are
content to buy ready-made transducers
and plug them into their boxes, we
custom-design and build ours from scratch.
Not only do we wind our own voice coils,
we process the paper pulp into cones

Connecting a Microphone

XM8500 Mic

Connecting a Music Player

and machine every component that goes
into them. This enables us to control the
quality and make better components,
like the long-excursion LF transducers
and state-of-the-art 1.75" titanium drivers
we deploy in each and every B315D and
B312D enclosure.

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Monitor Mastery

Thanks to their trapezoidal design, D Series
loudspeakers can be laid on their side to provide the
ideal angle for onstage monitor wedge applications.
Their extraordinary  delity and frequency
response make them a favorite of vocalists and
instrumentalists alike. Hookup is simple, requiring
only a single XLR or ¼" cable from the monitor
send on your mixing console and, of course, power.
Additional monitors can be chained together via the
XLR LINK OUTPUT jack on the rear panel.

CD Player

Connecting Multiple Loudspeakers

XENYX XL1600

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EUROLIVE
B315D/B312D

B312D/B315D

SYSTEM DATA

Low-frequency range

RMS Power 280 W @ 8 Ω

Peak Power 450 W @ 8 Ω

High-frequency range

RMS Power 65 W @ 8 Ω

Peak Power 100 W @ 8 Ω

Speaker size

B312D/B315D

Tweeter 1.75"/44 mm

B312D

Woofer 12"/308 mm

B315D

Woofer 15"/387 mm

AUDIO INPUTS

B312D/B315D

XLR (servo-balanced)

Sensitivity -40 dBu to +4 dBu

Input impedance 20 kΩ

¼" TRS (servo-balanced)

Input impedance 20 kΩ

Low Frequency Response

The EUROLIVE D Series was built with
extended low frequency handling in
mind. With a tuned port, internally braced,
injection-molded enclosure, each model’s
custom-designed LF transducer really
cranks out tight low end. Keep in mind
that bass response varies according to
LF transducer size, so the larger the speaker,
the more bass you will be able to generate.

PA Loudspeakers or Studio Monitors?

You’ll love the sheer accuracy of these
loudspeakers. More than a year went
into the creation of the exponential
horn/titanium-dome compression driver
combination that not only does justice to

Level control

B312D/B315D

Input Trim –∞ to + 30 dB

Max. input level +22 dBu

B312D/B315D

Link Connector XLR connector

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM DATA

B312D

Frequency Response 60 Hz to 18 kHz

Crossover frequency 2.1 kHz

Sound pressure level max. 125 dB SPL @ 1m

B315D

Frequency Response 50 Hz to 18 kHz

Crossover frequency 1.8 kHz

Sound pressure level max. 126 dB SPL @ 1m

B312D/B315D

Limiter Optical

Dynamic Equalizer Processor-controlled

Equalizer

HIGH 12 kHz / ±15 dB

LOW 80 Hz / ±15 dB

loud rock and dance music, but also satis es
audiophiles with its musical timbre and
attention to detail. And for spoken word,
singing or acoustic instruments, EUROLIVE D
Series loudspeakers are unrivaled for their
articulate and complex harmonic detail.
In fact, many customers think it’s the most
natural-sounding speaker they’ve ever
heard at anywhere near the price.

See your BEHRINGER dealer today
for more information, which is also
a good time to give the B312D and
B315D a listening test—against the
competition and against each other.
Judge for yourself. And then own
BEHRINGER with money to spare.

POWER SUPPLY

B312D/B315D

Voltage (Fuses)

USA/Canada 120 V, 60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)

UK/Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)

Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)

Japan 100 V~, 50-60 Hz (T 6.3A H 250 V)

Power Consumption max. 600 watts

Mains Connection Standard IEC receptacle

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

B312D

Dimensions (H x W x D) 25.9 x 15.5 x 15.1" / 658 x 394 x 384 mm

Weight 49 lbs / 22.2 kg

B315D

Dimensions (H x W x D) 28.8 x 18.5 x 16.7" / 732 x 470 x 424 mm

Weight 57.8 lbs / 26.2 kg

Please note these speci cations are preliminary and conceptual in nature,
and as such are subject to change as product development progresses.
This information is supplied for market research purposes only and is not
to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of
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