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Behringer TRUTH B2031 User Manual

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Version 1.3
November 2001
www.behringer.com

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Version 1.3 November 2001 www.behringer.com...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that which is described in the Operating Instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. TRUTH B2031 This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature.
  • Page 3 Because we know that your success is our success, too! I would like to thank all people whose help on “Project TRUTH B2031” has made it all possible. Everybody has made very personal contributions, starting from the designers of the unit via the many staff members in our company to you, the user of BEHRINGER products.
  • Page 4 Overload protection through separately controlled limiter for low- and high-frequency ranges Automatic standby switching Electromagnetic shielding for minimum interference Delivery of “matched pairs”. Measurement protocol included Low-vibration E1 MDF cabinet Servo-balanced inputs on XLR and TRS connectors Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system TRUTH B2031...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4. SPECIFICATIONS ... 15 5. WARRANTY ... 16 The TRUTH B2031 are capable of producing extreme volumes. Please bear in mind, that high sound pressures do not only temporarily damage your sense of hearing, but can also cause permanent damage. Be careful to select a suitable volume.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    We recommend that you experiment with your B2031 away from the pressures of a recording session, in order to get a feel for it. It will be a good idea to listen to your favorite CD’s over the TRUTH, so that you can get an impression of the neutral sound this speaker produces—which might be somewhat unusual at first!

  • Page 7: Control Elements

    Blown fuses may only be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Use the enclosed power cord to connect the unit to the mains. Please note the instructions given in chapter 3 “INSTALLATION”. TRUTH B2031 Fig. 1.1: Front panel display elements Fig.
  • Page 8 14 days after the date of purchase, so as to be entitled to benefit from our extended warranty. You may also use our online registration option available on the Internet (www.behringer.com). INPUT TRIM. Use this control to adapt the TRUTH’s input sensitivity to the signal source.

  • Page 9: Applications

    Function: The switch for the automatic power-up system speaker is completely switched off and cannot be activated with switch operation as mentioned above. In position ON, the B2031 is activated all the time and can be switched off only with switch Be sure to switch the TRUTH off with switch Now connect both speakers to your console by means of commercial XLR or TRS cables.

  • Page 10: Recommended Setup

    2.3 Recommended setup Even though the B2031 is an excellent active speaker, it needs to be set up with great care, because even the built-in room adaptation facility cannot make up for poor positioning of the speaker. Please try to heed the following suggestions.

  • Page 11: Adapting The Truth To The Room Acoustics

    2.4 Adapting the TRUTH to the room acoustics This chapter describes how you can use the switches on the rear of the B2031 to adapt the speaker to the acoustics of your control room. However, you should try to improve a potentially impaired sound by optimizing the speaker setup beforehand.
  • Page 12 As a general rule, you should set up and adjust the TRUTH with great care. Above all, you should take your time: unlike hi-fi speakers, the B2031 is tuned to produce a neutral sound, which can be confusing when you are working for the first time with such a high-quality speaker.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the carton and its contents for any signs of physical damage, which may have occurred in transit. If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to BEHRINGER, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.
  • Page 14 TRUTH B2031 Fig. 3.2: Different plug types 3. INSTALLATION...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Net weight BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain 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.

  • Page 16: Warranty

    5. Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the warranty. 6. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty, the inspection costs are payable by the customer.

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