Behringer B912NEO, B815NEO, B812NEO User Manual
Professional Powered Speakers
EUROLIVE B912NEO
B815NEO/B812NEO
DSP-Controlled 1,200-Watt 12"/15"/12"
PA Speaker System with Neodymium
Speakers and Integrated Mixer
High-power 1,200-Watt 2-way PA
sound reinforcement speaker system
with integrated mixer for live and
playback applications
Ultra-compact and light weight
plastic composite material provides
excellent sound even at extreme
sound pressure levels:
B812NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs•
B815NEO weighs only 23 kg/51 lbs•
B912NEO weighs only 19 kg/41 lbs•
Extremely powerful and light weight
12"/15"/12" neodymium woofer
provides incredibly deep bass and
acoustic power
Revolutionary Class-D ampli er
technology: enormous power,
incredible sonic performance
State-of-the-art 24-bit digital signal
processor for ultimate system control:
Digital crossover, phase and •
time correction for perfect driver
alignment plus dual compressor/
limiter for total system protection
Digital noise gate, low-cut lter, •
2-band EQ, dynamic Contour lter
for ultimate sound reproduction
Our EUROLIVE 1,200-Watt NEO Series
active loudspeakers are destined to
become the new standard in high-quality
live sound reproduction. Packed with
1,200 Watts of biamped Class-D output
and SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies),
these brutes provide massive low-end
punch, with the kind of high- delity
de nition and clarity typically reserved
for much larger systems. NEO Series
loudspeakers provide the best powerto-weight ratio of any speaker system
we’ve created to date!
Class-D Works its Magic
What’s the secret? These state-of-theart active loudspeakers are powered by
custom-engineered Class-D ampli ers,
which drive the low- and high-frequency
transducers to their limits without
even the slightest hint of distortion.
Best of all, our Class-D ampli ers use
SMPS (Switch-Mode Power Supplies),
which don’t need massive transformers
and heat sinks, making the NEO Series
ultracompact and highly-e cient.
Put simply, these cool-running systems
provide more Watts per pound, making
them easy to transport and set up.
Our no-compromise design means you get
solid punchy bass, along with powerful
mids and pristine highs that will keep the
party going all night long.
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2 Mic/Line inputs (XLR and ¼" TRS)
with individual volume controls and
peak LEDs
State-of-the-art 1.75" ragm
neodymium compression
driver for exceptional
high-frequency reproduction
EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO
Ultra-wide dispersion and large
format exponential/conical horn with
multi-cell aperture throat
Additional Line output enables
linking of additional speaker systems
Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design
allows di erent positioning:
Stand mounting with •
35-mm/1.378" pole socket
Tilts on its side for use as a •
oor monitor
Ergonomically shaped handles for
easy carrying and setup
Internal switch-mode power supply
for noise-free audio, superior
transient response and very low
power consumption
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
NEO-What?
Since its discovery in the 1800s,
scientists have been playing with
neodymium, a rare-earth element prized
for its powerful magnetic properties and
super-light weight. Our engineers have
harnessed the power of neodymium,
creating some of the best-sounding,
featherweight transducers (woofers and
tweeters) known to man.
Custom-Designed Transducers
Let’s face it; the transducer (speaker)
is the only part of a sound system you
actually hear, so we don’t cut any corners.
While some of our competitors are content
to grab whatever they have on hand and
plug them into their boxes, we build our
transducers from scratch. Not only do
we wind our own voice coils, we process
the paper pulp into cones and even
machine the frames and back plates.
This enables us to control the quality,
and frankly, make better components—
like the neodymium woofers and
1.75" neodymium titanium-diaphragm
compression drivers we deploy in each
and every NEO Series loudspeaker.
More than a year went into the
creation of the multi-cell aperture
horn/neodymium titanium-diaphragm
driver combination that not only does
justice to loud rock and dance music,
but also satis es audiophiles with its
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musical timbre and attention to detail.
The resulting HF horn dispersion pattern
ensures that everyone in the performance
area hears the same high-quality sound.
No corners cut here!
Digital Signal Processing
From the instant the signal enters the
NEO system, the digital processor takes
over, ensuring the highest possible signal
integrity—and we’re talking CLEAN!
The 24-bit DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
includes a digital crossover, phase and
time-optimization for perfect driver
alignment, and a dual compressor/limiter
for total system protection. Two-band EQ
(HIGH and LOW) is provided for netuning
system response, along with an adjustable
LOW CUT lter, a switchable dynamic
Contour lter (SPEECH or MUSIC) and a
digital NOISE GATE with Threshold LED.
Power to Spare
Cutting-edge technology and high
delity transducers are not all it takes
to get your message across—you need
power, and lots of it. At the heart of each
of these systems is a biamped 1,200-Watt
engine capable of driving the speakers
to their very limit, without the slightest
hint of distortion. When it comes to pure
output power, NEO Series loudspeakers
will simply blow you away with their
massive punch, smooth mids and
articulate top-end!
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EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO
Instant PA System
With just a single NEO loudspeaker system and
one or two dynamic microphones, you can set
up an instant sound system. The onboard mixer
features a LEVEL control for each input and a
dual-band master EQ, complete with an adjustable
Low Cut lter to help eliminate annoying breath
pops and mic handling noise. An additional lter,
which we call Contour, allows you to select Speech
(for enhanced voice intelligibility), or Music for the
broader frequency range required for the high delity reproduction of music. And if you need
more coverage, you can chain together as many as
you like via the convenient LINE OUT XLR connector.
Low Frequency Response
The EUROLIVE NEO Series was built with
extended low frequency handling in mind.
Thanks to a tuned port, internally braced,
injection-molded enclosure, each model’s
custom-designed LF (Low Frequency) transducer
really cranks out tight bottom 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.
First, let’s establish one thing—both
models put out plenty of bass. But physics
are physics and a 15" low frequency
transducer has almost 40% more surface
area with which to move air than a 12".
So with a 15" loudspeaker, you can move
more air with the same amount of power
and generate more bass.
If you’re amplifying a sales presentation
with a single mic in the boardroom, or an
acoustic guitar at the co ee house, the
B812NEO or B912NEO will probably be
all the speaker system you’ll ever need.
But if your music has more bass in it —
Ultra-compact,
lightweight
composite
enclosure
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or you want to crank it up louder, then
the B815NEO may be a better choice.
Up to a point…
The larger a room’s cubic volume,
the more energy is required to achieve
any given desired level of bass. In other
words, when playing the same music
in a big room versus a small room,
big room = less bass; small room = more
bass. For really large performances or
venues, you may nd that you will need to
add subwoofers to your setup to achieve
the desired level of bass impact. But more
on that later…
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1.75"
titaniumdiaphragm
neodymium
compression
driver
Power LED
Why Are There Two 12" Versions
in the Neo Series?
From a technical and functional aspect, the
B812NEO and B912NEO are identical. They have
exactly the same ampli ers, transducers, DSP,
frequency response and basic construction.
The B912NEO is designed for applications where
a more conservative appearance may be desired,
such as in churches, restaurants, businesses, etc.
Which One Do I Need, the 12" or 15"?
As you’ve probably noticed, we make these
in two woofer sizes. Which one is right for your
application? Well, let’s start with your application:
Is it spoken word in a hotel ballroom?
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Hard rock in a park?•
A folk singer or a drum ‘n’ bass act?•
Loud enough for an 18-year old, or loud enough •
for your grandmother?
Is your venue a huge auditorium or a tiny club?
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Ergonomic carry
handles on
both sides
Rubber
feet
Lightweight
neodymium
LF driver
Standard
pole socket
35 mm/1.378"
(on bottom)
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