Behringer Europower EP2000 Brochure & Specs

PA Amplifiers
EUROPOWER
EP4000/EP2000
4000 & 2000-Watt EUROPOWER Stereo
Power Amplifiers with ATR (Accelerated
Transient Response) Technology
EP4000: 2 x 2,000 Watts into 2 Ohms;
2 x 1,400 Watts into 4 Ohms;
4,000 Watts into 4 Ohms
(bridge mode)
EP2000: 2 x 1,000 Watts into 2 Ohms;
2 x 750 Watts into 4 Ohms;
2,000 Watts into 4 Ohms
(bridge mode)
Precise Power, Signal and Clip LEDs
to monitor performance
XLR and ¼" TRS input connectors for
compatibility with any source
Professional speaker connectors and
"touch-proof" binding posts support
most speaker wiring systems
Selectable low-frequency filters
(30 Hz or 50 Hz) remove distracting
infra-sound frequencies
Independent limiters per channel
offer reliable protection against
overload and distortion
High-current toroidal transformer for
ultra-high transient response and
absolute reliability
Ultra-reliable Toshiba/Fairchild
power transistors
Independent DC and thermal
overload protection on each channel
automatically protects amplifier
and speakers without shutting
down the show
"Back-to-front" ventilation
system including air filter for
reliable operation
"Built-like-a-tank, " impact-resistant,
all-steel 2U rackmount chassis
High-quality components and
exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
The EP2000 and EP4000 represent
everything musicians love about our
popular EP1500/EP2500—excellent
sound quality, road-worthy toughness
and reliability, low-noise operation
and incredible power. With 2,000 and
4,000-Watts respectively, the EP2000
and EP4000 amplifiers are perfect for
medium-sized club gigs, mobile PA
systems, church services or public spaces.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
The über-simple front panel controls
of these amps give you all of your sound's
vital signs at a glance. After flipping
the MAIN switch, the POWER LED will
light when the amp is ready for action.
Both channels have independent gain
dials as well as clip LEDs that indicate
when the signal is distorted and you need
to reduce the gain. There are also SIGNAL
LEDs that light up when a signal is present
at the input.
Panel discussion
A panel of switches found on the
back panel offers an array of cool
options to apply to both channels of
the EP2000 and EP4000. The Clip Limiter
lets you get even more out of the
amplifier without overdriving either it
or your speaker system. Built-in circuitry
automatically senses when the EP2000 or
EP4000 is being overdriven into "clipping"
and then momentarily reduces the input
level to avoid clipping distortion. This all
happens in a few thousandths of a second,
so it's an inaudible way of avoiding audible
clipping distortion. Of course, you can turn
the Limiter off if you're feeling lucky.
Ultra-low frequency sounds
(infrasonics) are caused by rickety stage
vibrations, mic thumps and wind noise.
While technically inaudible, they can
cause a huge drain on amp power,
potential damage to your speakers
and a sludgy sound in the audible
bass ranges. Both EP models feature a
defeatable Low Cut Filter that chops
off unwanted frequencies below
50Hz or 30Hz (depending on your PA
system's capabilities).
The same panel contains the switches
that allow you to put these amps to
work in either stereo or bridge (mono)
mode. Both the EP2000 and EP4000 can
be linked to additional power amps by
switching into parallel mode.
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