PMX2000

ENGLISH
Technical Specifications
Version 1.0 September 2002
EUROPOWER

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EUROPOWER
Ultra-2 x 250-Watt 10-Channel Power Mixer with 24-Bit Digital Effects Processor

PMX2000
s 2 x 250-Watt (500 Watts bridge mode) power amp with full protection

s Ultra low-noise ULN design, highest possible headroom, ultra-transparent audio

s 10-channel mixer section comprising six mono and three stereo channels plus separate tape return channel

s 9 state-of-the-art, studio-grade IMP “Invisible” Mic Preamps

s Switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones

s 12 balanced high-headroom line inputs

s Effective, extremely musical 3-band EQ, switchable pad and peak LED’s on all mono channels

s 9-band stereo graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of monitor and main mixes

s Main level and monitor level controls with precise, 5-digit LED level meter

s Integrated 24-bit digital stereo FX processor with 99 outstanding VIRTUALIZER presets including reverb,
delay, chorus, flanger, vocal distortion, vinylizer and more plus 1 kHz test tone generator

s Optional stereo (main L/R) or double mono (main/monitor) operation possible

s Multi-functional stereo preamp outputs and stereo power amp inputs for added flexibility

s Professional Speakon® loudspeaker connectors

s Extremely rugged construction ensures long life even under the most demanding conditions

s Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system

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SPECIFICATIONS

Mono inputs Power amp specifications

Microphone inputs
Type
Mic E.I.N. (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
@ 0 Ω source resistance
@ 50 Ω source resistance
@ 150 Ω source resistance
Frequency response
Gain
Max. input level
Impedance
Signal-to-noise ratio
Distortion (THD+N)
Mono line inputs
Type
Impedance
Max. input level
XLR, electronically balanced,
discrete input circuit
-122 dB / 125 dB A-weighted
-122 dB / 125 dB A-weighted
-121 dB / 124 dB A-weighted
<10 Hz - 100 kHz (-1 dB),
<10 Hz - >200 kHz (-3 dB)
+33 dB, +8 dB with pad
+12 dBu @ +8 dB gain
approx. 2.2 kΩ balanced /
1.1 kΩ unbalanced
110 dB / 114 dB A-weighted
(-11 dBu In @ +33 dB gain)
0.001% / 0.0008% A-weighted
1/4" TRS connector, balanced
approx. 80 kΩ balanced,
40 kΩ unbalanced
30 dBu
Power amp output
Stereo mode 250 Watts into 4 Ω
180 Watts into 8 Ω
“Bridge” mode 500 Watts into 8 Ω
Loudspeaker connections
Loudspeaker connector NEUTRIK NL4MP SPEAKON®
connector
Load impedance
Left/monitor 4/8/16 Ω
Right/mono main 4/8/16 Ω
Bridge 8/16 Ω
Power supply
Mains voltages U.S./Canada 120 V ~, 60 Hz
U.K./Australia 240 V ~, 50 Hz
Europe 230 V ~, 50 Hz
General export model 100 - 120 V ~, 200 - 240 V ~, 50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption max. 1 kW
Fuse 100 - 120 V ~: T 10 A H
200 - 240 V ~: T 6.3 A H
Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle
Physical/weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 11" (280 mm) x 18 1/8"
(460 mm) x 10 5/8" (270 mm)
Weight (net) approx. 15 kg (33 lbs)

Stereo line inputs

Type 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 40 kΩ unbalanced
Max. input level +28 dBu

EQ
Low 60 Hz / ±15 dB
Mid 700 Hz / ±15 dB
High 6 kHz / ±15 dB

Preamp outputs left/mono & right

Type 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 1.5 kΩ
Max. output level +21 dBu

Power amp inputs

Type 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 47 kΩ
Max. input level +21 dBu

Monitor output
Type 1/4" TRS connector, unbalanced
Impedance 1.5 kΩ
Max. output level +21 dBu

DSP 24-bit Texas InstrumentsTM

Converter 24-bit Sigma-Delta,
64/128-times oversampling
Sampling rate 46.875 kHz

Main mix system data1

Noise
Main mix @ -oo,
Channel fader -oo
Main mix @ 0 dB,
Channel fader -oo
Main Mix @ 0 dB,
Channel fader @ 0 dB
-76 dB / -80 dB A-weighted
-72 dB / -76 dB A-weighted
-71 dB / -75 dB A-weighted
Measuring conditions:
1: 20 Hz - 20kHz; measured at preamp output.
All channels: level controls in center position; EQ flat.
Reference = 0 dBu.
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 may differ from those listed or illustrated.

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The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. 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 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.
BEHRINGER and EUROPOWER are registered trademarks. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTSTM is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated, which is in no way associated or affiliated
with BEHRINGER. SPEAKON® is a registered trademark of NEUTRIK with no connection whatsoever to BEHRINGER.
© 2002 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH.
BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-0, Fax +49 (0) 21 54 / 92 06-30

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