Behringer EPA900 User Manual 2

User Manual

EUROPORT EPA900

Ultra-Compact 900-Watt 8-Channel Portable PA System with
Digital Eects and FBQ Feedback Detection

2 EUROPORT EPA900 User Manual

Table of Contents

Thank you ....................................................................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3

Legal Disclaimer .............................................................3

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3

1. Before You Get Started.............................................. 5

1.1 Shipment ................................................................................ 5

1.2 Initial operation ................................................................... 5

1.3 Online registration ............................................................. 5

2. Installation ................................................................. 5

2.1 Setup Preparations ............................................................. 5

2.2 Setup ....................................................................................... 6

3. Control Elements and Connections ......................... 6

3.1 Mono Channels (1-4) .......................................................... 6

3.1.1 Microphone/Line Inputs ............................................. 6

3.2 Stereo Channels (5/6-7/8) ................................................. 6

3.2.1 Line Inputs ...................................................................... 6

3.3 Channel Strips ...................................................................... 7

3.4 Additional Connections ................................................... 7

3.5 SPEAKER OUTPUTS ............................................................ 7

3.6 Graphic Equalizer ................................................................ 8

3.7 Eects Unit ............................................................................ 8

3.8 Main Power Section ........................................................... 8

3.9 Power Supply and Serial Number ................................. 8

4. Applications ............................................................. 10

5. Specifications ........................................................... 11

6. Effects Table ............................................................. 12

Thank you

Thank you for purchasing the EUROPORT EPA900. The EPA900 is a portable,
ultra-compact powered mixer/loudspeaker combination with enormous power,
unbelievable sound, and an ex tremely low weight. The mixer unit has 8 input
channels (4 mono and 2 stereo channels), an internal 24-bit studio-quality
effects processor, and a 7-band graphic equalizer with FBQ feedback detection.
All channels have ultra-high precision 2-band EQs and CLIP LEDs for total control.
At 900 Watts, the high-performance power amp is properly sized, and with
the 2 supplied loudspeakers a microphone, including cable, you can get going
right away!

With the EPA900, you can quickly and easily master any sound situation.

We at BEHRINGER hope you enjoy your new acquisition.

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Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of suffi cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only
high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with
¼" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or
modifi cation should be performed only by
qualifi ed personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure - voltage that may be suffi cient 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 qualifi ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fi re 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 fi lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by qualifi ed 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 qualifi ed
service personnel.

Read these instructions.1.

Keep these instructions.2.

Heed all warnings.3.

Follow all instructions.4.

Do not use this apparatus near water.5.

Clean only with dry cloth.6.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 7.

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as 8.

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 9.

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 fi t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or 10.

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Use only attachments/accessories specifi ed by 11.

the manufacturer.

Use only with the 12.

cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed 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 13.

when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. 14.

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 15.

outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is 16.

used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

Technical specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without
notice. The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group
accepts no liability for any loss which may be suff ered by any person
who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or
statement contained herein. Colors and specifi cations may vary slightly from
product. BEHRINGER products are sold through authorized dealers only.
Distributors and dealers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely
no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking
or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any
purpose, without the express written permission of Red Chip Company Ltd.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
© 2010 Red Chip Company Ltd.
Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146,
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Warranty§ 1

This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased (1)

the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the
country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be
found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy“, or you can contact the BEHRINGER offi ce
closest to you.

MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and (2)

electronic components of this product to be free of defects
in material and workmanship if used under normal
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty
terms in § 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty
period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product
shows any defects within the specifi ed warranty period
and that defect is not excluded under § 4, MUSIC Group
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.
In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product,
this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired (3)

or replacement product will be returned to the user freight
prepaid by MUSIC Group.

Warranty claims other than those indicated above (4)

are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OF PURCHASE.

Online registration§ 2

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com
under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions
of our limited warranty carefully. Registering your
purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more effi ciently.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Return materials authorization§ 3

To obtain warranty service, please contact the (1)

retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your
vicinity, you may contact the BEHRINGER distributor for
your country listed under “Support” at behringer. com.
If your country is not listed, please check if your problem
can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may
also be found under “Support” at behringer. com.
Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at
behringer. com BEFORE returning the product. All inquiries
must be accompanied by a description of the problem
and the serial number of the product. After verifying
the product’s warranty eligibility with the original sales
receipt, MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials
Authorization (“RMA”) number.

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

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Subsequently, the product must be returned in (2)

its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSIC Group.

Shipments without freight prepaid will not (3)

be accepted.

Warranty Exclusions§ 4

This limited warranty does not cover consumable (1)

parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
Where applicable, MUSIC Group warrants the valves or
meters contained in the product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
from date of purchase.

This limited warranty does not cover the product (2)

if it has been electronically or mechanically modifi ed
in any way. If the product needs to be modifi ed or
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical
or safety standards on a national or local level, in any
country which is not the country for which the product
was originally developed and manufactured, this
modifi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a defect
in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does
not cover any such modifi cation/adaptation, regardless
of whether it was carried out properly or not. Under the
terms of this limited warranty, MUSIC Group shall not
be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a
modifi cation/adaptation.

This limited warranty covers only the product (3)

hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for
hardware or software usage and it does not cover
any software products whether or not contained in
the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS”
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software
limited warranty.

This limited warranty is invalid if the factory-(4)

applied serial number has been altered or removed from
the product.

Free inspections and maintenance/repair work (5)

are expressly excluded from this limited warranty, in
particular, if caused by improper handling of the product
by the user. This also applies to defects caused by normal
wear and tear, in particular, of faders, crossfaders,
potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings, illuminants
and similar parts.

Damage/defects caused by the following conditions (6)

are not covered by this limited warranty:

improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the •
unit in compliance with the instructions given in
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

connection or operation of the unit in any way •
that does not comply with the technical or safety
regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;

damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature •
(accident, fi re, fl ood, etc) or any other condition that
is beyond the control of MUSIC Group.

Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by (7)

unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limited warranty.

If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group (8)

shows that the defect in question is not covered by the
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
the customer.

Products which do not meet the terms of this (9)

limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s
expense. MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after
notifi cation, MUSIC Group will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a
written repair order.

Authorized BEHRINGER dealers do not sell new (10)

products directly in online auctions. Purchases made
through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis.
Online auction confi rmations or sales receipts are not
accepted for warranty verifi cation and MUSIC Group will
not repair or replace any product purchased through an
online auction.

Warranty transferability§ 5

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the
original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and
is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.)
shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf
of MUSIC Group.

Claim for damage§ 6

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable
local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability
of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the
invoiced value of the product.

Limitation of liability§ 7

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive
warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes
all other written or oral communications related to this
product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for
this product.

Other warranty rights and § 8

national law

This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the (1)

buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein (2)

are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s (3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.

Amendment§ 9

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without
notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s
limited warranty, please see complete details online at
behringer. com.

* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial O shore Limited of
Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,
including all MUSIC Group companies

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Before You Get Started1.

Shipment1.1

Your EPA900 was carefully packed at the factory, and the packaging was
designed to protect the unit from rough handling. Nevertheless, we recommend
that you carefully examine the packaging and its contents for any signs of
physical damage that may have occurred during transit.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER. ◊
Instead, notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately.
Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be honored.

Always use the original packing carton to prevent damage during ◊
storage or transport.

Make sure that no children are left unsupervised with the unit or ◊
its packaging.

Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials.◊

Initial operation1.2

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling. To avoid
overheating, please do not place the EPA900 near radiators and other equipment
emanating heat.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating! ◊
Please refer to the “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS” section for the correct
rating. To avoid an electric shock, turn off and unplug the unit before
replacing the fuse. For more information, please see Chapter 3.8
and Figure 3.9.

The mains connection is made using the enclosed power cord and a standard IEC
receptacle. It meets all of the international safety certification requirements.

Before connec ting the unit to the mains, please check that it is set to ◊
the correct supply voltage.

You have to use another fuse if you set the unit to another supply ◊
voltage. The correct value is specified in Chapter “Specifications”.

Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. ◊
For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground
conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord. The unit shall
always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.

Online registration1.3

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website
(http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and efficiently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Installation2.

The EPA900 mobile PA system consists of two loudspeakers and a powered mixer
that easily join into a portable, wheeled unit for easy transportation. In the
following sections, you will find out how to set up and start up the PA system.

Setup preparations2.1

Follow the instructions to ensure straightforward and reliable operation of
the EPA900.

Open the upper latch.1.

Open the latches on the sides of the PA unit by pressing and then 2.
lifting them.

With one hand, grab hold of the recessed handle above the latch on the side 3.
of the loudspeaker and hold the upper handle with the other hand.
Then, carefully remove the loudspeaker sideways from the mixer.

Please ensure that only qualified people install and operate the ◊
mixing console. During installation and operation, the user must have
sufficient electrical contact to earth, otherwise electrostatic discharges
might affect the operation of the unit.

The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful ◊
broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the
distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded
cables for all connections.

Fig. 2.1: EPA900 setup

Be careful to prevent the loudspeaker from accidentally falling on ◊
your foot.

Repeat Step 3 for the second loudspeaker.4.

Place the mixer in an upright position.5.

To assemble the PA unit for transportation, per form the steps in the ◊
reverse order.

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Setup2.2

Separate the three pieces of the PA unit as described in Chapter 2.1.1.

Place the mixing console and loudspeakers in the required positions in 2.
the venue.

Use of the optional loudspeaker stands ensures a wider, more even ◊
dispersion of sound.

Using the supplied cables, connect the loudspeakers to the rear 3.
loudspeaker outputs.

Caution !

ONLY connect the EPA900’s loudspeakers, never other equipment, via the rear
loudspeaker connectors. Otherwise, your equipment could get damaged.

Connect instruments, microphones, and additional equipment via the 4.
remaining connectors on the mixer (see Chapter 4).

If you have an active subwoofer available (not included), connect it to the 5.
SUB OUT socket.

Ensure that the two volume control knobs in the MAIN LEVEL CONTROL have 6.
been turned counterclockwise as far as possible.

Use the IEC power cord to connect the mixer’s power inlet to an AC outlet.7.

Turn on the mixer.8.

Make the desired settings.9.

Mono Channels (1-4)3.1

Channels 1-4 are designed as mono channels and are used to connect
microphones or mono line-level sources. The connectors are balanced to
ensure high interference resistance. If possible, you should use balanced cable
connectors to profit from the advantages of this type of connection.

Microphone/Line Inputs3.1.1

MIC

You can connect either dynamic
microphones or condenser microphones to
the MIC connector using XLR plugs.

LINE IN

Via the LINE IN connector, you can
connect instruments (e.g., keyboards,
electric guitars) or other line-level
sources (e.g., CD player, external
mixers, notebook sound card).
The ¼" jack accepts both balanced and
unbalanced connectors.

PAD

With the PAD switch, you can weaken loud input signals by 20 dB. Use this
function if the CLIP LED is lit up and the level cannot be reduced any further using
the LEVEL control.

Fig. 3.1: Mono channel conne ctors

Caution !

We would like to point out that high volume levels could damage your hearing.
Always make sure that the appropriate volume is set.

Control Elements and 3.

Connections

The EPA900 mixer is equipped with 4 mono and 2 stereo inputs and an additional
AUX input. The input signals are internally distributed to a stereo bus. It is also
possible to use its channels separately (mono), such as when used for FOH/PA and
stage. Depending on the requirements, one stereo or two independent mono
sounds can be run. An internal effect can be used as an AUX effect from each
channel. The 7-band graphic equalizer is used to process the stereo bus or the
two mono paths.

PHANTOM

With the PHANTOM switch, you can activate the phantom power supply for all
microphone channels. Use the supply for condenser microphones.

Stereo Channels (5/6-7/8)3.2

Channels 5/6-7/8 are designed as stereo channels and are used to connect stereo
line-level sources.

Line Inputs3.2.1

LEFT (L) / RIGHT (R)

Via these connectors, you can connect stereo line-level
sources (e.g., keyboard, CD player, external mixers,
notebook sound card). Either the cinch jacks or the ¼" jacks
can be used, but not both at the same time.

VOICE CANCELLER (Channel 7/8)

The VOICE CANCELLER function enables voice to be filtered
out of stereo signals. This function is useful for karaoke
applications with a player (CD/MP3 player, etc.).

Fig. 3.2: Stere o
channel co nnectors

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Channel strips3.3

Each channel strip is equipped with an equalizer section, an effects control,
and one control each for signal routing and volume control.

TREBLE/BASS

The equalizer section comprises these two controls. With the
TREBLE control, you can modif y the high frequencies, and with
the BASS control the low frequencies. Rotate the control knob:

clockwise to boost the frequency range by max. 15 dB.•

counterclockwise to cut the frequency range by •
max. 15 dB.

If you use the equalizer section to boost frequencies, ◊
the signal level of the channel increases. If the CLIP
LED lights up, you need to reduce the level using the
corresponding LEVEL control.

EFFECTS

With the EFFECTS control, you can specify the portion of the
channel signal to be routed to the effects unit. The further
clockwise you turn the control knob, the greater the effect that
is applied to the signal. Turning the knob counterclockwise as
far as possible results in a signal with no effects.

Fig. 3.3: Channel

BAL

Use the BAL control of the mono channels to adjust the
position of the signal within the stereo image (lef t/right) or for both mono paths.
Turn the control:

strip fo r a
mono chann el

Additional connections3.4

The EPA900 is equipped with additional inputs and outputs as well as a
footswitch connector.

Fig. 3.4: Connec tors for additi onal devices

STEREO AUX IN

The STEREO AUX IN sockets are designed as separate ¼" jacks and as a stereo
minijack. You can connect additional devices with adjustable line levels
(e.g., other mixers, MD player) here. The signal is sent directly to the output
busses, with no further adjustment possible. Use either the minijack or the
two ¼" jacks, not both types at the same time. For mono sources, use the
LEFT connector.

EFFECTS FOOTSW

The EFFECTS FOOTSW socket is used to connect a footswitch. You can switch the
effect on and off with the foot switch.

SUB OUT

You can connect an active subwoofer to the SUB OUT socket.

TAPE OUT

You can connect a 2-track recorder (DAT, MD, etc.) to the TAPE OUT sockets.
The two TAPE OUTs carry the output bus signals.

completely to the left to hear the signal only on the lef t side, that is the •
LEFT/MAIN path.

completely to the right to hear the signal only on the right side, that is the •
RIGHT/MAIN path.

Positions between these settings will result in a proportionate signal allocation
between LEFT/MAIN and RIGHT/MAIN.

The BAL control determines the levels of a stereo source’s left and right input
signals in relation to each other. Turn the control:

completely to the left to hear only the left signal component of the stereo •
source on the LEFT/MAIN path.

completely to the right to hear only the right signal component of the stereo •
source on the RIGHT/MAIN path.

Positions between these settings will result in a proportionate signal allocation
of the left/right signal component between LEFT/MAIN and RIGHT/MAIN.

CLIP

When lit up, the CLIP LED indicates that the corresponding channel is being
overdriven. If this LED lights up regularly, you need to reduce the level of the
respective channel using the LEVEL control and/or the PAD switch.

LEVEL

The LEVEL control is used to set the volume of the channel signal. If the CLIP LED
is lit up, the level has to be reduced using this control.

Speaker outputs3.5

The SPEAKER OUTPUTS connectors on the back of the unit are used to connect the
supplied loudspeakers.

Fig. 3.5: Powered co nnectors fo r passive loudspea kers

Caution !

The outputs are powered outputs, which put out a strong, amplified signal (not a
low-level LINE signal!). For this reason, only PASSIVE loudspeaker systems can be
connected. Other devices could get damaged.

If loudspeakers with an impedance of 4 Ω are used, the two outputs have a •
maximum power of 900 W.

If loudspeakers with an impedance of 8 Ω are used, the two outputs have a •
maximum power of 800 W.

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Graphic equalizer3.6

The EPA900 is equipped with a 7-band graphic equalizer, which enables you to
adapt the sound to the room conditions and your own ideas for the sound.
The equalizer always processes the LEFT/MAIN and RIGHT/MAIN bus equally.

Fig. 3.6: Graph ic equalizer sec tion

EQ ON

You can activate the equalizer using the EQ ON switch.

FBQ ON

Using the FBQ ON switch, you can activate the feedback detection circuit.
This function only has an effect if the equalizer is active. For every frequency
that causes feedback, the corresponding LED on a slide control lights up.
Lowering the displayed frequency minimizes feedback.

Effects unit3.7

The EPA900 is equipped with an internal stereo effects processor, which offers
100 different standard effects, including reverb, chorus, flanger, and echo, as well
as various multieffects. It is permanently integrated into the mixer as a
Send/Return effect; i.e., an adjustable signal portion can be routed to the effects
unit from every input channel. The selected effect is applied to the signal
portions of the channels, and the signals are then mixed with the direct signals
via the stereo bus.

PROGRAM (PUSH)

You can turn the PROGRAM control knob to select an effects preset. Then press
the knob to activate the selected effect.

EFFECTS (LEVEL)

The EFFECTS (LEVEL) control is used to adjust the effects signal volume.

Main Power Section3.8

The operating volume of the sound system is set via the main power section
(MAIN LEVEL CONTROL).

Fig. 3.8: Contr ol elements in the m ain power sectio n

LEFT/MAIN and RIGHT/MAIN

The two controls are used to adjust the volume of the corresponding
loudspeaker outputs.

MODE

With the MODE switch, the power amplifier section can be switched to stereo
or mono mode. Depending on the setting, the limiter, which provides overdrive
protection for the system, works in coupled stereo or independent mono mode.

Always remember to set the switch according to the given application ◊
to avoid incorrect limiter behavior!

Power supply and serial number3.9

FUSE HOLDER/IEC SOCKET

Fig. 3.7: Internal 24- bit multieffec ts unit

CLIP/S IG

The CLIP and SIG LEDs provide information on the signal level on the effects unit.

When continuously lit up, the CLIP LED indicates a signal overdrive. In this •
case, the effects unit input level should be reduced through lowering of the
Send level using the EFFECTS controls for the input channels.

The SIG LED signalizes that the effects processor is receiving a signal and is •
working. If the LED is not lit up, the input signal is too weak.

Connection to an AC power supply is made via an IEC socket. It complies with
applicable safety regulations. A suitable AC power cord is included. Replace the
fuse with a fuse of the same type.

Fig. 3.9: Power sup ply and fuse

To avoid an electric shock, turn off and unplug the unit before replacing ◊
the fuse.

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POWER Switch

Use the POWER switch to start up the unit. The POWER switch should be in the
“Off” position when you connect the unit to the AC power supply.

To disconnect the unit from the power supply, pull out the power plug.
When starting up the unit, ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.

Please note: Switching the POWER switch off does not completely ◊
disconnect the unit from the power supply. For this reason, you should
unplug the power cord if the unit is not going to be used for a long
period of time.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch lets you set the correct operating voltage.

Before connec ting the unit to the mains, please check that it is set to ◊
the correct supply voltage.

You have to use another fuse if you set the unit to another supply ◊
voltage. The correct value is specified in Chapter “Specifications”.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number can be found on the back of the mixer. It is needed for
online registration.

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EPA900

Keyboard

CD player

Drum Computer

ULTRAVOICE XM8500

Electric Guitar

GMX212

Stereo
AUX In

In 3

In 1 In 2

In 5/6

In 7/8

Speaker Output
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Applications4.

The EPA900 can be used for simple sound tasks, e.g., amplification of the
presenter’s voice, playback sound, or karaoke applications, as well as for
demanding tasks such as band amplification or stage monitor sound. A typical
example of use as a sound system for music with live instruments and players is
given below.

Fig. 4.1: Sound example

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Specifications5.

Inputs 1-4

Type 4 x XLR, electronically balanced,

4 x ¼" TRS jack, electronically balanced

Impedance approx. 2.2 kΩ , balanced,

approx. 1.1 kΩ , unbalanced

Input sensitivity -21 dBu @ PAD/OFF

Max. gain +30 dB to +10 dB

Phantom power supply +48 V

Signal-to-noise ratio -90 dB, A-weighted

Channel separation 70 dB

Inputs 5-8

Type 4 x ¼" TS jack, unbalanced

4 x RCA phono jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 20 kΩ , unbalanced

Input sensitivity -15 dBu

Max. gain +20 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio -85 dB, A-weighted

Stereo Aux In

Effects

Converter 24-bit delta-sigma

Sampling frequency 40 kHz

Display 2-digit, 7-segment

EQ

Type 7-band

Loudspeaker Outputs

Type 2 x ¼" TS jack

Load impedance 8 Ω

Output Power

RMS @ 1% THD (sine signal) 8 Ω 2 x 360 W; 4 Ω 2 x 400 W

Peak power 8 Ω 2 x 400 W; 4 Ω 2 x 450 W

System Specifications

Frequency response 50 Hz to 44 kHz, ± 3 dB

Distortion (THD + N) 0.32% @ 1 W

Power Supply

Type 1 x ¼" TS jack, unbalanced

1 x stereo minijack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 100 kΩ , unbalanced

Input sensitivity -8 dBu

Signal-to-noise ratio -90 dB, A-weighted

Tape Out

Type 2 x cinch jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 1 kΩ

Max. output level +17 dBu, unbalanced

Channel separation > 70 dB

Sub Out

Type 1 x ¼" stereo jack, unbalanced

Impedance approx. 1 kΩ

Max. output level + 21 dBu, unbalanced

Channel EQ

BASS ±15 dB @ 80 Hz

TREBLE ±15 dB @ 27 kHz

Power consumption 1,000 W

Fuse T 10 A H 250 V (100 –120 V~, 50/60 Hz)

T 10 A H 250 V (220 –240 V~, 50/60 Hz)

Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 26.0 x 13.9 x 34.8"

approx. 660 x 354 x 883 mm

Weight approx. 82.5 lbs / 37.5 kg

BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts,

modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and

appearance m ay differ from thos e listed or liiustr ated.

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Effects Table6.

EFFECT PRESETS

No. EFFECT Description No. EFFECT Description

HALL 00-0 9 DELAY 50-59

00 SMALL HALL 1 approx. 1.0s r everb decay 50 SHORT DEL AY 1 Like a shor t shattering

01 SMALL HA LL 2 approx. 1.2s r everb decay 51 SHOR T DELAY 2 1-2 short imp ulse(s)

02 SMALL HAL L 3 approx. 1.5s reve rb decay 52 SHORT D ELAY 3 1-2 short impu lse(s)

03 MID HALL 1 approx. 1.8s re verb decay 53 MID DEL AY 1 Classic al Delay for up-temp o music (115-125 BPM)

04 MID HALL 2 approx. 2.0s rev erb decay 54 MID DELAY 2 Classica l Delay for mid-temp o music (105-115 BPM)

05 MID HALL 3 approx. 2.5s r everb decay 55 MID DEL AY 3 Classic al Delay for slow-temp o music (95-105 BPM)

06 BIG HALL 1 appr ox. 2.8s reverb dec ay 56 LONG DELAY 1 Cl assical Delay for re ggae-tempo music (85 -95 BPM)

07 BIG HALL 2 a pprox. 3.2s reverb de cay 57 LO NG DELAY 2 Classical Del ay for dub-tempo mus ic (75-85 BPM)

08 BIG HALL 3 app rox. 4s reverb decay 58 LONG DELAY 3 E xtra long (nearly i nfinite) delay effec t

09 CHURCH approx. 7s reverb de cay 59 LONG ECH O Extr a long canyon echo eff ect

ROOM 10-19 CHORUS 60- 69

10 SMAL L ROOM 1 approx. 0.5s r everb decay 60 SOFT CHORUS 1 Unobt rusive effect

11 S MALL ROOM 2 appro x. 0.8s reverb decay 61 SOFT CHOR US 2 Unobtru sive effect wit h different color

12 SM ALL ROOM 3 approx . 1.0s reverb d ecay 62 WARM C HORUS 1 An alog sounding

13 MID R OOM 1 approx. 1.2s r everb decay 63 WARM CHORUS 2 Analog sou nding with differ ent color

14 MID RO OM 2 approx. 1.5s reve rb decay 64 PHAT CHORUS 1 Pronounce d chorus effec t

15 MID R OOM 3 approx. 1.8s re verb decay 65 PHAT CHORUS 2 Prono unced chorus eff ect with differ ent color

16 BIG RO OM 1 approx. 2.0 s reverb decay 66 CLASSIC FL ANGER Standard fla nger effect

17 B IG ROOM 2 approx . 2.2s reverb decay 67 WARM F LANGER More analog t ouch

18 BIG RO OM 3 approx. 2.5s r everb decay 68 DEEP FLANGER Deep modu lation impressi on

19 CHAPEL approx. 3s rever b decay 69 HEAVY F LANGER Extre mely pronounced e ffect

PLATE 20-29 PHASE/PITCH 70 -79

20 SHORT PL ATE approx. 1.0s r everb decay 70 CLA SSIC PHASER Standard phas er effect

21 MID PL ATE ap prox. 1.5s reverb decay 71 WARM PHASER M ore analog touch

22 LONG PLATE appr ox. 2.2s reverb dec ay 72 DEEP PHASER Deep modu lation impressi on

23 VOCAL PL ATE approx. 1.2 s reverb decay 73 HEAVY PHA SER Extre me strong effec t

24 DRUMS PL ATE approx. 1.0s r everb decay 74 PITCH SHIFT DE TUNE 2-3-times detu ne for a wider solo vo ice sound

25 GOLD PLATE 1 approx. 1.2s r everb decay 75 PITCH SH IFT +3 Minor third ad ded voice

26 GOLD PL ATE 2 ap prox. 2.0s reverb de cay 76 PITCH SHIFT +4 Ma jor third added voic e

27 SHORT SP RING approx. 1.0s r everb decay 77 PITCH SHIFT +7 Quint above add ed voice

28 MID SPRING approx. 2.0 s reverb decay 78 PITCH SHIFT -5 Fou rth down added vo ice

29 LONG SPRING approx . 2.5s reverb decay 79 PITCH SHIF T -12 1 octave dow n added voice

GATED/REVERSE 30 -39 MULTI 1 80-89

30 GATED REV SHO RT approx. 0.8 s gate time 80 CHORUS + REV ERB 1 Soft chorus + me dium-short re verb

31 GATED RE V MID approx. 1.2s gate time 81 CHORUS + RE VERB 2 Deep chorus + me dium-long rever b

32 GATED REV LON G approx. 2.0 s gate time 82 FLANGER + RE VERB 1 Soft fla nger + medium-sho rt reverb

33 GATED REV X XL approx . 3.0s gate time 83 FLAN GER + REVERB 2 Deep fla nger + medium-lo ng reverb

34 GATED REV DRUMS 1 appro x. 0.8s gate time 84 PHASER + RE VERB 1 Sof t phaser + medium- short reverb

35 GATED REV D RUMS 2 a pprox. 1.2s gate time 85 PHASER + RE VERB 2 Deep ph aser + medium-lo ng reverb

36 REVER SE SHORT approx . 0.8s reverb raise 86 PITCH + REVERB 1 Soft voice de tuning + medium- short reverb

37 REV ERSE MID ap prox. 1.2s reverb rais e 87 PITCH + REVE RB 2 Fourth above i nterval + medium -long reverb

38 REVER SE LONG approx . 2.0s reverb raise 88 DELAY + REVERB 1 Short de lay + medium-shor t reverb

39 REVE RSE XXL app rox. 3.0s reverb rais e 89 DELAY + REVERB 2 Medium -long delay + medium -long reverb

EARLY REFLECTIONS 40 -49 MULTI 2 90-99

40 EARLY REFLECTI ON 1 Short 90 DELAY + GATED REV Short de lay + medium-long ga ted reverb

41 EA RLY REFLECTIO N 2 Medium-short 91 DELAY + REV ERSE mediu m-short delay + me dium-long rever se reverb

42 EARLY REFLEC TION 3 Medium-long 92 DELAY + CHORUS 1 Short de lay + soft chorus

43 EARLY REFLEC TION 4 Long 93 DELAY + CHOR US 2 Medium- long delay + deep chor us

44 SHORT AMBIENC E Short 94 DELAY + FLANGE R 1 Shor t delay + soft flan ger

45 MID AMBIEN CE Medium-shor t 95 DELAY + FLAN GER 2 Me dium-long delay + de ep flanger

46 LIVE AMBIENC E Medium-short 96 DEL AY + PHASER 1 S hort delay + sof t phaser

47 BIG AM BIENCE Medium-long 97 DELAY + PHASER 2 Medium-lo ng delay + deep phaser

48 STADIUM Long 98 DELAY + PITCH 1 Sho rt delay + fourt h down interval

49 GHOST A MBIENCE Ex tra-long spec ial FX 99 DELAY + PITCH 2 M edium-long delay + m inor third above inte rval

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION COMPLIANCE
INFORMATION

Responsible party name: MUSIC Group Services USA, Inc.

Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway,

Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011,
USA

Phone/Fax No.: Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pur suant 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 instruc tions, may cause
harmful inter ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful inter ference 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 bet ween the equipment and receiver.•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the •
receiver is connec ted.

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:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter ference received, including inter ference that may
cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group
can void the user ’s authority to use the equipment.

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