Behringer B912NEO Car Speaker User Manual


 
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Instant PA System
With just a single NEO loudspeaker system and
one or two dynamic microphones, you can set
up an instant sound system. The onboard mixer
features a LEVEL control for each input and a
dual-band master EQ, complete with an adjustable
Low Cut  lter to help eliminate annoying breath
pops and mic handling noise. An additional  lter,
which we call Contour, allows you to select Speech
(for enhanced voice intelligibility), or Music for the
broader frequency range required for the high-
delity reproduction of music. And if you need
more coverage, you can chain together as many as
you like via the convenient LINE OUT XLR connector.
Low Frequency Response
The EUROLIVE NEO Series was built with
extended low frequency handling in mind.
Thanks to a tuned port, internally braced,
injection-molded enclosure, each model’s
custom-designed LF (Low Frequency) transducer
really cranks out tight bottom end. Keep in mind
that bass response varies according to LF transducer
size, so the larger the speaker, the more bass you
will be able to generate.
Why Are There Two 12" Versions
in the Neo Series?
From a technical and functional aspect, the
B812NEO and B912NEO are identical. They have
exactly the same ampli ers, transducers, DSP,
frequency response and basic construction.
The B912NEO is designed for applications where
a more conservative appearance may be desired,
such as in churches, restaurants, businesses, etc.
Which One Do I Need, the 12" or 15"?
As you’ve probably noticed, we make these
in two woofer sizes. Which one is right for your
application? Well, let’s start with your application:
Is it spoken word in a hotel ballroom?
Hard rock in a park?
A folk singer or a drum ‘n’ bass act?
Loud enough for an 18-year old, or loud enough
for your grandmother?
Is your venue a huge auditorium or a tiny club?
First, let’s establish one thing—both
models put out plenty of bass. But physics
are physics and a 15" low frequency
transducer has almost 40% more surface
area with which to move air than a 12".
So with a 15" loudspeaker, you can move
more air with the same amount of power
and generate more bass.
If you’re amplifying a sales presentation
with a single mic in the boardroom, or an
acoustic guitar at the co ee house, the
B812NEO or B912NEO will probably be
all the speaker system you’ll ever need.
But if your music has more bass in it —
or you want to crank it up louder, then
the B815NEO may be a better choice.
Up to a point…
The larger a room’s cubic volume,
the more energy is required to achieve
any given desired level of bass. In other
words, when playing the same music
in a big room versus a small room,
big room = less bass; small room = more
bass. For really large performances or
venues, you may  nd that you will need to
add subwoofers to your setup to achieve
the desired level of bass impact. But more
on that later…
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Lightweight
neodymium
LF driver
Standard
pole socket
35 mm/1.378"
(on bottom)
1.75"
titanium-
diaphragm
neodymium
compression
driver
Ergonomic carry
handles on
both sides
Rubber
feet
Ultra-compact,
lightweight
composite
enclosure
Power LED
EUROLIVE
B912NEO
B815NEO
B812NEO