The PMP500 powered mixer is truly amazing. It offers a whopping 2 x 250 Watts of power, which you can choose to use in stereo or dual mono mode. What's more, it has an outstanding power - to - weight ratio. Thanks to its high - efficiency Class - D technology and advanced switch - mode power supply, it's both lightweight and generates less heat. This 12 - channel mixer comes with 6 top - quality mic preamps (2 can accept Behringer's ULM Digital Wireless Microphones, sold separately), Behringer's easy - to - use 'one - knob' compressors, 4 stereo channels, 2 extra stereo inputs, and a 1/8' Aux Input for maximum flexibility. It also features a KLARK TEKNIK 24 - bit Multi - FX processor with 32 cool presets, like studio - class reverbs, delays, pitch shifters, and various multi - effects. There's a 7 - band stereo graphic EQ with Behringer's unique FBQ Feedback Detection System for a feedback - free performance. Key features include: an ultra - compact 2 x 250 - Watt stereo powered mixer; revolutionary Class - D amplifier technology for great power, sound, and light weight; a high - quality Klark Teknik FX processor with LCD display, dual - parameters, Tap function, and storable user settings; studio - grade compressors for professional sound; a revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection system to quickly find critical frequencies; compatibility with Behringer's digital wireless system (not included); a 12 - channel mixer section with multiple inputs; 6 high - quality mic preamps with switchable +48 V phantom power; effective 3 - band EQ and switchable Low cut filter on mono channels; a stereo 7 - band graphic EQ for precise frequency correction; selectable amplifier operation modes; an adjustable Aux input; a standby switch for breaks; an internal switch - mode power supply for low noise and power consumption; and it's designed and engineered in Germany.
Using the Behringer Europower PMP500 powered mixer is quite straightforward. First, connect your audio sources to the appropriate inputs. You can use the 6 high - quality mic preamps for microphones, making sure to switch on the +48 V phantom power if you're using condenser microphones. For other audio sources like music players, use the stereo channels or the Aux input. Select the amplifier operation mode, either stereo or double mono, according to your needs. When it comes to effects, use the KLARK TEKNIK Multi - FX processor. You can choose from 32 presets, and if you want, adjust the dual - parameters and use the Tap function. The 7 - band stereo graphic EQ helps you fine - tune the frequency of your monitor or main outputs. Regarding the FBQ Feedback Detection System, if you hear feedback, it'll quickly show you the critical frequencies so you can adjust. As for maintenance, keep the mixer in a dry and clean place. Don't expose it to extreme temperatures or humidity. When not in use, switch it to standby mode using the standby switch. This mutes all mic channels while still allowing background music via the Aux input. Also, since it has an internal switch - mode power supply, it consumes low power, but always unplug it from the power source when long - term storage is needed.
