Behringer Eurolive B208D Powered Speaker
Product Information:
Like its fellow Behringer EUROLIVE D Series loudspeakers, the EUROLIVE B208D PA speaker system features Behringer’s special Class-D amplifier technology and internal switch-mode power supply to provide a much better power-to-weight ratio than other active speakers. To put it simply, you get all the power without the backbreaking weight.
Due to the high-efficiency design, the EUROLIVE B208D speaker system cranks out 145W of the cleanest, punchiest audio watts you’ve ever heard from a compact PA speaker system. The integrated sound processor provides total system control, along with dependable protection of the LF and HF transducers, thanks to the built-in active high-pass filter, which virtually eliminate distortion-even at extreme operating levels. In addition, it features an Ultra-Low Noise (ULN) Mic/Line input with LEVEL control and a dedicated 2-band EQ (bass/treble) for easy control.
Intelligent by Design
One of the coolest things about active loudspeakers is the lack of backbreaking racks of amps, crossovers, and EQs that are often required to make passive speaker systems sound almost as good. But that comes with a trade-off – that extra weight is transferred to the speaker, making it difficult for a single user to heave all that mass onto the top of a speaker stand.
Behringer’s EUROLIVE D Series’ “Intelligent-Design” merges the best features of active loudspeakers with significantly lower weight by using switch-mode power supplies and Class-D amplifier topology. Hidden deep inside the enclosure is the equivalent of an active 2-way electronic crossover, graphic EQ, parametric EQ, mic preamp, limiter, and two Class-D power amplifiers, yet the overall weight is less than a comparable speaker system. These components work together seamlessly to provide optimum sound quality – and it all takes place automatically, without you having to touch a single knob.
Class D Amplifier Technology delivers high power with low weight
Instead of operating relatively continuously like Class AB circuits, Class D amps switch on and off thousands of times per second, delivering power only when needed. In other words, the amplifier is either fully on or fully off, which significantly reduces the power losses in the output devices. This is easy in theory and complex in practice, which is why there are so many different Class D designs. Without boring you with terms like PWM Generation and Gate Drivers, let’s just say that to realize the benefits of a Class D design requires compensating for a lot of potential problems that can cause audible distortion. Behringer didn’t invent Class D technology, but their R&D department has been working for years to perfect their own version with all the benefits of reduced weight and cool running, yet without the drawbacks. That’s why they invested over a solid year of research time eliminating pitfalls in this PA system like quantizing errors and excess dead time, selecting just the right switching frequency (and other equally tech-y terms). It’s also why they spent an equally long-time testing individual components to ensure they will stand up to the rigors of the real world.
Specifications:
High-power 200W 2-way PA sound reinforcement speaker system for live and playback applications
Ultra-compact and lightweight system delivers excellent sound even at extreme sound pressure levels
Revolutionary Class-D amplifier technology: enormous power, incredible sonic performance, and super lightweight
Internal switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio, superior transient response, and very low power consumption
Integrated sound processor for ultimate system control and speaker protection
Extremely powerful 8″ long-excursion driver provides incredibly deep bass and acoustic power
State-of-the-art 1.35″ aluminum-diaphragm compression driver for exceptional high-frequency reproduction
Ultra-wide dispersion, large-format exponential horn
Ultra-low noise Mic/Line input with Volume control and Clip LED
Dedicated 2-band EQ for perfect sound adjustment
Additional Line output allows linking of additional speaker systems
Versatile trapezoidal enclosure design allows different positioning:
Stand mounting with 35mm pole socket
Tilts on its side for use as a floor monitor
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long-life
EUROLIVE B208D Active PA Speaker System
Low-frequency range:
RMS@1% THD: 145W @ 8 Ohms
Peak power: 180W @ 8 Ohms
High-frequency range:
RMS @ 1% THD: 38W @ 8 Ohms
Peak power: 42W @ 8 Ohms
Audio inputs
XLR(Servo-balanced)
Sensitivity: -40dBu to +4dBu
Input impedance: 20kOhms
1/4″ TRS jack (servo-balanced)
Sensitivity: -40dBu to +4dBu
Input impedance: 20kOhms
Level control
Input Trim ”ˆž to + 30dB
Max. input level”: +22dBu
