Behringer PMP6000, PMP4000, PMP1680S User Manual

Powered Mixers

EUROPOWER
PMP6000/PMP4000
PMP1680S

1600-Watt 10/16/20-Channel Powered
Mixer with Multi-FX Processor and
FBQ Feedback Detection System

Ultra-compact 2 x 800-Watt
stereo powered mixers
(1600 Watt bridged mode)

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

Ultra-compact design at nearly
half the weight of conventional
powered mixers

PMP6000: 20-channel mixer section
features 12 mono and 4 stereo
channels plus separate CD/Tape
input/output

PMP4000: 16-channel mixer section
features 8 mono and 4 stereo
channels plus separate CD/Tape
input/output

PMP1680S: 10-channel mixer section
features 6 mono and 2 stereo
channels plus separate CD/Tape
input/output

PMP6000, PMP1680S: Dual studio­grade 24-bit stereo FX processors
with 100 awesome presets including
reverb, chorus, anger, delay, pitch
shifter and various multi-eects

The new BEHRINGER PMP Powered
Mixers (2 x 800-Watt stereo, 1600-Watt
bridged mode) produce even more
power than their predecessors while
maintaining a famously low weight
and high eciency. These mixers
employ Class-D technology including
a new switch-mode power supply,
signicantly reducing weight and heat.
The 20-channel PMP6000 features 12
built-in XENYX preamps, the 16-channel
PMP4000 features 8 built-in XENYX mic
preamps, and the 10-Channel PMP1680S
features 8 high-quality built-in mic
preamps. All three models feature
24-bit FX processors, stereo 7-band
graphic EQ and our renowned
FBQ Feedback Detection System.

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 the
new PMP mixers will deliver full power
with incredible delity all night long,
without the need for lengthy rest cycles.

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.

Massive Mono or Stunning Stereo

Our latest PMP give you the choice
of 2 x 800-Watt stereo, 2 x 800-Watt dual
mono mode (giving you a mono version

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PMP4000: Studio-grade 24-bit stereo
FX processor with 100 awesome
presets including reverb, chorus,
anger, delay, pitch shifter and
various multi-eects

Revolutionary FBQ Feedback
Detection system instantly reveals
critical frequencies for easy
feedback removal

12/8 high-quality Mic Preamps with
switchable +48 V phantom power for
condenser microphones

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EUROPOWER
PMP6000
PMP4000
PMP1680S

Eective, extremely musical 3-band
EQ, switchable Low cut lter, and
Clip LEDs on all mono channels

PMP4000 and PMP6000: Stereo
7-band graphic EQ allows precise
frequency correction of monitor or
main outputs

PMP1680S: Stereo 7-band graphic EQ
allows precise frequency correction
of monitor and main outputs

Voice Canceller function removes
singer’s voice from recordings for
karaoke applications

Selectable stereo (main L/R), double
mono (main/monitor) or bridged
mono amplier operation mode

PMP6000 and PMP1680S: Speaker
Processing function adjusts
frequency response to match
professional speaker systems like
BEHRINGER EUROLIVE series, etc.

PMP6000 and PMP1680S: Standby
switch mutes all mic input channels
during breaks while background
music is provided via CD/Tape input

PMP6000: Breathtaking XPQ 3D
stereo surround eect for more
vitality and enhanced stereo image

of the main signal through one powered
output plus a mono version of monitor
send signals through the second powered
output) or 1,600-Watt bridged mono
sound. Whether the center of attention
happens to be a folk trio, a speech, or
a synth-rock band with mind-boggling
stereo patches, PMP mixers can

GAIN knob adjusts
sensitivity of MIC
or LINE inputs

EQ adjusts
high, mid and
low frequencies

MON knobs adjust
amount of channel
signal sent to MON
SEND jacks and/or
OUTPUT A (MON 1
signals only) when
driving passive
monitors

FX 1 & 2 adjusts
amount of
channel’s signal
sent to multi-FX
processors
(PMP6000 only)

CLIP LED lights
when channel
signal overloads
and when PFL
button is engaged

accommodate. This sonic versatility also
makes it an excellent choice for churches,
where vocals and stereo recordings often
share face time.

Classic Control, State-of-the-Art Sound

Leave the mic preamps at home,
because the quality of sound that was

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PAN positions
channel in
stereo eld

MUTE button
mutes channel

LEVEL fader
adjusts
channel
volume

Adjustable stereo 2-Track input for
connecting external line sources

Multi-functional stereo Preamp
outputs for added exibility

Internal switch-mode power supply,
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

ON/OFF
button

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EUROPOWER
PMP6000
PMP4000
PMP1680S

once only available in the studio is ready to
go wherever you do. Built-in, boutique-caliber
mic preamps with switchable +48 V phantom
power make it possible to use either dynamic
or condenser mics with the PMP Series. The
PMP6000 gives you 12 mic inputs while the
PMP4000 and PMP1680S each give you 8 mic
inputs.

Built-in Digital Eects Processor

The new generation of PMP mixers come
equipped with 24-bit FX processors, giving you
100 mind-blowing digital eect presets such
as delay, chorus and reverb. Apply them to
any channel, as well as to the monitors and
main output. In case you’re pulling double
duty as sound engineer and performer, the FX
processors features a footswitch jack for remote
on/o. Of course, if you have treasured outboard
gear you’ve grown attached to, these mixers can
integrate them into the mix while leaving out
the built-in FX processor.

Changing the Channels

The PMP Series gives you excellent exibility
to accommodate whatever a performance
requires. You get 12 (PMP6000) or 8 (PMP4000
and PMP1680S) channels for mics, guitars
and other mono instruments. Stereo channels
13-20 (PMP6000), 9-16 (PMP4000) and
7-10 (PMP1680S) are designed to work in
pairs as stereo channels, or independently for
more mono instruments. All mono channels
have 3-band EQ, switchable Low cut lter for
eliminating infrasonics, and Clip LEDs to indicate
when the input signal is too hot.

A STANDBY switch (PMP6000 and PMP1680S)
mutes all mic channels during breaks, preventing
the microphones from picking up noise or
interference. You can leave all faders untouched
while you play a CD via the CD/TAPE inputs.

The FBQ Feedback Detection
system automatically shows you which
frequencies are causing feedback.
Just touch the FBQ button and watch
the red LEDs on the 7-band graphic EQ
pinpoint show you which frequencies
to adjust for optimized sound,
without the feedback.

The Ins and Outs

Use the CD/TAPE IN RCA inputs to feed
in external stereo signals from CD players
or tape decks. The VOICE CANCELLER
switch eliminates the vocals from

GRAPHIC EQ
adjusts specic
frequencies

MULTI-FX
PROCESSOR adds
selected sound
eect to any
channel whose FX
knob is turned up

SURROUND
knob adjusts the
amount of stereo
enhancement on
the mix. Press the
XPQ TO MAIN
button to activate
the eect

FX (SEND)
fader(s) adjust
signal sent to
internal FX
processor and FX
SEND jack(s)

PHANTOM Switch
provides 48V to
the XLR inputs
for use with
condenser mics

POWER AMP
switch selects
operation mode of
power amp

pre-recorded music for instant
karaoke applications.

CD/TAPE OUT RCA outputs send
line-level signals from the mixer to a
recording device. The left and right
main outputs can be used for a variety
of purposes, including connecting more
power amps. Connect monitor power
amps or active monitor speakers to the
MON SEND output. Powered outputs
on these mixers are available in
professional Speakon-compatible format
for secure operation.

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SPEAKER
PROCESSING
switch allows mixer
to compensate
for speakers
with limited low
end frequency
response

STANDBY
button mutes
all mic channels
(PMP6000)

VU METERS
display main and
monitor output
signal levels

CD/TAPE adjusts
volume of CD/TAPE
IN signal in main or
monitor mix

MAIN 2 knob
(PMP4000/6000)
adjusts output of
MAIN 2 jacks

PHONES/CTRL
ROOM knob
adjusts headphone
and control room
output volume

FX TO MON and
FX TO MAIN knobs
adjust amount of
signal from internal
multi-FX processor
included in main or
monitor mix

MON (SEND)
fader(s) adjust
output of MON
SEND jacks and
OUTPUT A when
using MON 1/
MONO mode

MAIN fader(s)
adjust the
output of
main signal

MONO fader
adjusts output
of MONO OUT
jack