PMP1000: Channels 13/14 and 15/16 are routed to the main mix without additional tone or volume adjustment. For example, using the channels 13/14 and 15/16 you can connect a submixer and utilize the PMP1000’s power amplifier.
PMP3000: The stereo channels 9/10 and 11/12 are equipped with additional RCA connectors.
PMP5000: The stereo channels 13/14 and 15/16 are equipped with additional RCA connectors.
PMP3000/PMP5000: Please note that you need to set
the A/B selector to A (1/4") or B (RCA) when you connect a signal to the input.
PMP3000/PMP5000: Each of the two stereo channels has
two monitor controls (MON 1/2) and a LEVEL control . Like the other channels, they also feature a PFL switch.
Instead of a fader this channel has a rotary LEVEL control.
The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary for the operation of condenser microphones. Use the PHANTOM switch to activate the supply for the XLR connectors of the input channels. The +48 V LED will illuminate when phantom power is on. In most cases, dynamic microphones can still be used, as long as they are connected in a balanced configuration. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer of your microphone!
With phantom power switched on, you must never connect microphones to the console (or to a stage/ wall box). Also, be sure to mute the monitor/P.A. speakers, before you turn on the phantom power supply. After switching on, please allow the system to stabilize for about one minute, before you adjust the input gain.
Caution! Never use unbalanced XLR connectors (pins 1 and 3 interconnected) on the MIC input jacks, if you are going to use the phantom power supply.
The AMP MODE switch determines the mode of operation of the PMP amplifier stage:
PMP1000:
MAIN: In the “MAIN” position the mixer works as a stereo amplifier.
MON: In this mode the monitor signal is present at OUTPUT
A and the main signal at OUTPUT B (both are mono).
BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power.
PMP3000/PMP5000:
MAIN L/MAIN R. In position MAIN MIX, the mixer works as a stereo amplifier.
MON 1/MONO. In this mode the monitor 1 signal is present
at OUTPUT A and the main signal at OUTPUT B (both are mono).
BRIDGE (bridged mono mode): In BRIDGE AMP MODE the output power of OUTPUT A is added to that of OUTPUT B, i.e. OUTPUT B delivers twice its normal output power.
In BRIDGE mode, always connect only one loudspeaker with an impedance of at least 8 Ω to the OUTPUT B jack! Please note that OUTPUT A must NEVER be used in BRIDGE mode!
In all other operating modes, the minimum impedance of the speaker must not fall below 4 Ω.
Please note that the power delivered to the speaker connected to OUTPUT B in BRIDGE AMP MODE is considerably higher than the power provided to the speakers wired to the parallel speaker outputs. Please read the information given on the rear panel of the power mixer.
Information on how to properly connect your speaker with regard to polarity can be found on the rear of the unit (PIN assignment) (see also
and ).
PMP5000: Use the BEHRINGER SPEAKER PROCESSING switch to activate a filter that allows you to adapt the mixer to the characteristics of your loudspeakers. If the speakers have a limited frequency response in the bass range, this function allows you to filter this range at the output signal of the mixer and thus adapt it optimally to the frequency response of the speakers.
PMP1000/PMP5000: If STANDBY is pressed, all input channels are muted. During pauses you can prevent the microphones from picking up noise or interference, which would then be reproduced by the P.A. system or possibly damage the speaker diaphragms. The benefit is that all faders can be left untouched while you play back music
from CD via the CD/TAPE inputs (see ). There is also no need to move the faders and lose your mix.
2.2 Equalizer and FBQ
Your power mixer features a graphic 7-band equalizer, which allows you to fine-tune the sound depending on the room acoustics. In the center position the frequency response is not effected. To boost or cut a certain frequency range, simply move the corresponding fader upward or downward respectively.
Please note that the equalizer behaviour depends
on the position of the AMP MODE switch (see ).
Press the FBQ IN switch to activate the Feedback Detection system (the FBQ will be active only if you have switched on the
equalizer | | before). Frequencies causing |
feedback are shown by brightly lit fader LEDs. All other LEDs will be darker. Now, cut the frequency range in question until feedback disappears (the LED gets darker or goes out). This function is available for both the main and monitor mix.
PMP1000: The switch FBQ FEEDBACK DETECTION performs the same function as on the PMP3000 and PMP5000.
Use the MAIN/MON 1 switch to select whether the equalizer processes the main or the monitor mix. When not pressed, the stereo equalizer processes only the main mix. When the switch is pressed, the EQ processes only the monitor mix.
PMP1000: The MAIN MIX/MONITOR switch performs the same function as on the PMP3000 and PMP5000.
Press the EQ IN switch to activate the equalizer. The fader LEDs illuminate when the EQ is on.
Use this LED display to control the output level of the main signal. The upper LIM LED illuminates when the internal amp protection circuit responds to levels that are too high.
PMP1000: The POWER LED is illuminated when you switch the unit on.
The LIM LEDs and the LED display do NOT light up when an external signal is fed in via the PWR AMP
INSERT jacks .