Behringer EG2180-BK, EG8180-RD, EG8180-BK User Manual

Digital Pianos

EUROGRAND
EG8180-BK / EG2180-BK

The Sound, Touch and Elegance of an
Acoustic Grand Piano — The Cutting­Edge Performance of a Digital Piano

The ultimate piano for homes,
music schools, houses of worship,
etc. No traditional tuning or
maintenance needed

Elegant wood grain cabinet with
black nish, sliding key cover and
full modesty panel

BEHRINGER-designed professional
88-note weighted hammer-action
keyboard accurately recreates the
feel of an acoustic grand piano

High-grade 80-Watt speakers and
cabinetry deliver a truly dynamic
sound, rich with presence and power

New stereo sampling RSM (Real
Sound Modeling) tone generation for
the ultimate in instrument realism

14 high-quality voices (Grand Piano,
Acoustic Piano, E-Piano, Strings,
Harpsichord, Organ, etc.) with max.
64-note polyphony

Layer mode for playing
2 sounds together

High-quality reverb, modulation and
brilliance eects to add even more
depth and richness

Real-time 2-track song recorder with
one song capacity and metronome

3 pedals (Damper, Sostenuto and
Soft) for more dynamic playing

Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru and
stereo line in/out connectors

Dual headphone jacks for silent music
rehearsal and student/tutor listening

High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany

The Sound, Touch and Elegance of
an Acoustic Piano with Cutting-Edge
Digital Performance

BEHRINGER EUROGRANDs are
master-class digital pianos with
the sound and feel of traditional
acoustic instruments in a compact,
aordable package. The keyboard
features 88 weighted keys with true
hammer-action and a state-of-the-art
RSM (Real Sound Modeling) tone
generator with 14 unique, high-quality
voices. The EUROGRAND’s powerful
loudspeaker system lls the room with
a natural, spacious stereo sound rivaling
that of its acoustic cousin.

True High-Fidelity Sound

Thanks to our RSM engine,
EUROGRAND instruments sound just
like a real acoustic grand, as well as a
variety of other electronic and acoustic
instruments. Real Sound Modeling

has revolutionized the piano in much
the same way that High-Denition has
changed television, bringing a level of
realism to the digital piano that, up until
now, was quite simply unattainable.
We even added a release sample to the
harpsichord and cembalo that produces
the

sound of the “rose thorn” plucking
the string as the key returns to its original
position. We could get all techy and talk
about sampling rates, bit-depth and
other electronic esoterica
glaze over, but just think of these as
High-Denition pianos!

Because all EUROGRAND pianos
are digital, you’re not limited to just
traditional piano sounds. You can switch
between piano, harpsichord, and a host
of other instruments—including three
organs, strings and even acoustic guitar.
With 14 dierent instruments to choose
from, the EG2180 and EG8180 will unleash
your creative spirit!

until your eyes

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EG8180-BK
EG2180-BK

With a powerful, 80-Watt stereo amplier
and custom-designed loudspeaker system,
these pianos can ll the room with rich,
natural sound that belies their compact
size. And for those times when you’d rather
practice or play without bothering others,
each piano features dual headphone
jacks that switch the internal speakers
o. This feature is extremely handy
for student/teacher sessions.

If you want to expand on EUROGRAND’s
already robust loudspeaker system,
the LINE OUT jacks can be used to connect
to external keyboard ampliers, PA or
home stereo systems. You can even use
the LINE OUT jacks to connect to recording
equipment, allowing you to share your songs
with friends and family, or create an archive
of your personal performance.

The sequencer also makes a highly
eective learning tool. Let’s say
you’re learning a new piece of music.
First, record the song at a slow enough
tempo to execute it awlessly. Then, play
along with the sequence and gradually
increase the tempo until you reach your
speed goal.

Or, if you’re having trouble with
either your left or your right hand in
a dicult piece, you can record the
other hand’s part and work through the
troublesome section. This allows you to
practice parts individually, speeding up
the learning process.

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MIDI setup using an external sound module,

USB interface and a computer for recording

Computer

USB/MIDI Interface

Sound module

LINE IN

MIDI IN

Studio-Grade Eects

There are few things that sound better
than a grand piano being played in a
concert hall. That’s why we’ve equipped
the EUROGRAND with a state-of-the-art
eects processor. We’ve taken the liberty of
choosing some of our favorite eects for the
individual instruments, but you are free to
change them at any time. Available reverb
eects include ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2 and
STAGE. And there are also special eects,
such as CHORUS (for a slight doubling
eect), FLANGER (a slightly in and out of
tune sound), TREMOLO (pulsating change
in volume), and DELAY (echo).

Thanks for the memory

Every EUROGRAND piano has its own
built-in 2-track sequencer, allowing you to
record and play back a song. Each of the
two tracks can record up to two sounds,
which means the sequencer can play back
up to four dierent sounds simultaneously.
When you play along with the recorded
tracks, you can add two additional “live”
sounds, creating a complex performance
with up to six dierent layered sounds.

MIDI THRU

EG2180-BK

MIDI OUT

Connecting the EUROGRAND to an

external sound module

Sound module

MIDI OUT

LINE IN

EG2180-BK

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EG8180-BK
EG2180-BK

Need to change the key?

EUROGRAND’s transpose function allows
you to change the key at the ick of a
switch. Don’t like playing in the key of D at?
Transpose the pitch up a half-step, and voila
you can now play the song in the key of “C”
and it will sound like it’s in D at. This feature
really comes in handy if you’re accompanying
a vocalist who is more comfortable with a
higher or lower key than the original version.
You can raise or lower the pitch by half-steps,
up to a full octave.

We have connections…

The EUROGRAND is equipped with a
stereo LINE IN connec tor for external sound
sources, such as a CD/Tape/mp3 player or
drum computer. This allows you to play
along with pre-recorded music via the
EUROGRAND’s internal loudspeakers or
through your own headphones.

Over the ages, piano tunings
have come and gone. Some of these
tunings were created specically for
the works of renowned composers and
are representative of specic musical
periods. Renaissance and Baroque are
two examples of periods when certain
musical intervals fell in and out of favor.
EUROGRAND pianos allow you to select
authentic period tunings, so you can hear
the works of Beethoven, Bach, and the
other master composers as they were
originally intended.

Tuning an acoustic piano is a
time-consuming and expensive process,
and it would have to be done often to
accommodate both the “old” and “new”
tuning systems. Since the EUROGRAND
is digital, it’s as simple as pressing a
button to access any of the following
tunings:Equal tuning (default setting)

• Pure major tuning

• Pure minor tuning

• Pythagorean tuning

• Meantone tuning

• Werckmeister tuning

• Kirnberger tuning

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Connecting the EUROGRAND to an external

keyboard amplier and recording device

K900FX

MD Recorder

An onboard MIDI connection enables
you to use an external sound generator for
even more tonal capabilities. You simply
run a MIDI cable from the EUROGRAND to
your sound module and then connect the
module’s audio output to the LINE IN jacks on
the piano. The resulting sounds can then be
heard through the speakers or headphones.

You can also use EUROGRAND’s MIDI
capability to record and manipulate
tracks on your computer. There are many
software sequencing programs on the
market that allow you to build songs layer
upon layer, creating performances that
range from simple to extremely complex.
Additional MIDI options allow you to produce
and/or print sheet music or playback musical
pieces. What’s more, you can transfer the
data from the built-in sequencer to your
computer for permanent storage.

Alternate tunings

The tuning system we use today is
referred to as “Equal” tuning. It has been
a characteristic element of the music
composed from the 19th century to the
present, with the notes in an octave divided
into twelve equal parts. But that has not
always been the case.

Line Out
(Fixed Level)

Line Out

EG2180-BK

Connecting an external sound source

to the EUROGRAND

CD Player

LINE IN

EG2180-BK

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EG8180-BK
EG2180-BK

Hearing is believing…

We could ll several volumes touting
the praises of these incredible pianos,
but you’ve simply got to play one for
yourself to understand what all the fuss is
about. You’ll experience the room lling,
true high-delity sound of world-class
acoustic pianos (and a bevy of other
acoustic and electronic instruments), in a
compact package that won’t wipe out your
savings account.

Specications

Keyboa rd

88 weighte d keys with hammer-ac tion (A-1 to C7)

Main Volume
control adjusts
volume of
internal speakers,
headphones and
Line Out jacks

Brightness
control —
tone soft to
bright

Pedals

3 (soft-, sos tenuto-, damper)

Speakers On/
O switch
mutes internal
speakers

Demo switch lets
you access 15
pre-recorded song
and 14 instrument
sound demos

Sequencer
control panel –
for recording and
playing back a
musical piece

Metronome
switch

Tempo/Edit
Mode selector
– adjusts the
metronome speed
and advanced
editing functions

LED display
— shows the
tempo, menu
numbers or
parameter
values

MIDI

IN, OUT, THRU

Value/Song
switch —
changes
parameter
values and
executes Edit
functions

Reverb switch
selects Room,
Hall 1, Hall
2 and Stage
reverb options

Sound Select
chooses the
instrument
sound

Eect switch
selects Chorus,
Flanger, Tremolo
or Delay
modulation
eects

Velocity control
sets the key
sensitivity to Soft,
Medium or Hard
dynamics

Transpose switch
— changes the
keyboard’s pitch

Sound generation

RSM (Real So und Modeling) ster eo sampling, 16 MB ROM

Polyphony

64 notes ma x.

Sounds

14

Eects

Room ee cts, 4 types (R OOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, STAGE)

Modulati on eects, 4 t ypes (CHORUS, FLANGER , TREMOLO,
DELAY)

Sequencer

Type 2-track

Memor y 1 Song, approx. 10,000 n otes

Line In

Connec tors ¼" TS jack, unbal anced

Impedanc e approx. 10 kΩ

Line Out

Connec tors RCA, unba lanced, ¼" TRS jack,

impedance-balanced

Impedance approx. 100 Ω, unbalanced

approx. 20 0 Ω, balanced

Max. out put level +7 dBu

Phones

Connec tors ¼" TRS jack

Max. out put level +13 dB u/120mW @ 100 Ω load

Amplier

Output p ower 2 x 40 W

Power supply

Mains volt ages 100 - 120 V~, 50/60 Hz T 2 ,50 A H 250 V
and fuse v alues 220 - 230 V~, 50/60 Hz T 1,25 A H 250 V

Power consum ption approx. 135 W

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensio ns (H x W x D) approx. 34 .65 x 55.31 x 20.67"
approx. 8 80 x 1,405 x 525 mm

Weight approx. 142.4 lbs
approx. 64.6 kg

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notice. Sp ecifi cations an d appearan ce may dif fer from th ose liste d or illust rated.

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