BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 (01) PDF Document

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover or the rear section of the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0. There are no user-serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Please note that high volume levels may cause permanent damage to your hearing and/or your headphones. Turn all LEVEL controls to the left before you switch on the unit. Be sure to keep the volume at an appropriate level.

If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to the manufacturer, but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately. Otherwise, claims for damage or replacement may not be granted.

Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling and, to avoid overheating, please do not place the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 near radiators or other heat sources.

Before you connect the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 to the mains, please make sure that the voltage setting on the unit matches the local voltage.

Blown fuses must be replaced by fuses of the same type and rating. Please refer to the specifications section for details.

Please make sure that all units have a proper ground connection. For your own safety, never remove or disable the ground conductor from the unit or of the AC power cord. The unit shall always be connected to the mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

The FX control determines the signal level that is routed from the respective channel to the built-in effects processor.

Please note that the effects processor is muted as long as the FX TO MAIN control is set fully counter-clockwise.

The HI control in the EQ section governs the high frequencies of the respective channel.

Use the MID control to boost or cut the mid range frequencies of the respective channel.

The LOW control allows you to raise or lower the bass frequencies of the respective channel.

The MON control determines the channel’s volume assigned to the monitor mix.

Use the LEVEL control to set the volume level of the respective channel.

Use the PEAK LED to ensure that the input gain is set properly. The PEAK LED should light up only with peak signals, but never all the time.

The PAD button reduces the channel input sensitivity by 25 dB. Thus, you can also connect high-level line signals to the respective channel input.

This HI-Z/LINE input can be used to connect line level signal sources, such as keyboards, electric guitars, and bass guitars.

This is the channel’s balanced XLR microphone input.

The stereo line input of channels 7 – 9 can be used to connect, for example, keyboards with stereo outputs or a stereo drum computer.

No. Please remember to use either the microphone or the line input on a specific channel. Never use both at the same time. This rule applies to channels 1 – 9.

When you connect a mono line signal to channels 7 – 9, please always use the left input. The mono signal will then be reproduced on both stereo sides.

The TAPE/LINE IN RCA input of channel 10 allows you to feed in external stereo signals from your CD player or tape deck, for example.

The TAPE/LINE OUT RCA output provides the stereo main mix signal of your unit and can be routed to, say, a recording machine.

When the TAPE OUT signal is connected to a tape deck whose output signal is routed back to the TAPE IN on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0, feedback can be produced as soon as you start recording. Be sure to interrupt the connection to the TAPE IN before recording!

The phantom power supply provides the voltage necessary for the operation of condenser microphones. Use the PHANTOM POWER switch to activate the supply together for channels 1 – 9 (XLR connector). The LED above the switch is lit when phantom power is on.

This is the unit’s graphic stereo equalizer, which comprises two units and can be used to adapt the sound to the room acoustics.

The stereo equalizer is effective on the main mix when both units have been activated with the EQ IN buttons and the MODE switch is set to its upper position (LEFT/RIGHT).

The stereo equalizer uses one unit each to process the main and monitor mix signals, if both units are on and the MODE switch is set to its lower position (MON/MAIN).

Press the RUMBLE FILTER button to activate the low-cut filter of channels 1 – 6. This filter eliminates unpleasant bass frequencies (e.g. microphone pop noise).

The FX TO MON control determines the effects intensity of the multi-effects processor as part of the monitor mix. Turn the control fully counter-clockwise to add no effect to the monitor mix.

The MONITOR LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the monitor mix.

The upper LED (LIM) lights up when the built-in limiter is activated, protecting against overload.

With this MODE switch, you can determine whether the unit works as a stereo amplifier (LEFT/RIGHT) or as a dual mono amplifier (MON/MAIN). Please note that the equalizer function also depends on this switch setting.

The FX TO MAIN control functions as the FX return for the built-in effects processor. Use this control to add the desired effect signal to the main mix. No effect signal is added when the FX TO MAIN is set fully counter-clockwise.

The MAIN LEVEL control governs the overall volume of the unit.

The upper LED (LIM) on the MAIN LEVEL display lights up when the built-in limiter is activated, protecting against signal peaks.

Use the FX FOOTSWITCH jack to connect any commercially available foot controller. It allows you to bypass the effects unit.

This is the balanced MONITOR output of your unit. Use it to feed an external monitor amp or active wedge.

These two 1/4 inch TS jacks allow you to route the output signal to an external amplifier. This allows you to use only the mixing and effect section of the unit. The signal is taken pre-power amp. You can also use only the left jack as a mono output.

These two 1/4 inch TS jacks can be used to connect external signals, such as the main mix signal from an additional mixing console (pre-power amp).

Check the LED level meter of the effects processor. Please make sure that the clip LED lights up with signal peaks only. If it is lit constantly, this indicates that the effects processor is overdriven, which can lead to unpleasant distortion.

The EFFECT display reads the currently selected preset.

Turn the PROGRAM control to select the effect presets. Press the control briefly to confirm your selection.

No, the POWER switch does not fully disconnect the unit from the mains. Unplug the power cord completely when the unit is not used for prolonged periods of time.

The impedance of the loudspeaker connected to the RIGHT/MONO MAIN loudspeaker output must not fall below 4 Ohms.

The BRIDGE loudspeaker output allows you to combine the left and right stereo channels into one mono output, which is useful for applications that require the use of only one loudspeaker. To use the BRIDGE output, the MODE switch must be set to LEFT/RIGHT.

Always connect the BRIDGE jack to a loudspeaker with a minimum impedance of 8 Ohms.

When using the BRIDGE loudspeaker output, NEVER use any of the other two connectors (RIGHT/MONO MAIN and LEFT/MONITOR) at the same time!

The impedance of the loudspeaker connected to the LEFT/MONITOR loudspeaker output must not fall below 4 Ohms.

The polarity configuration for the speaker connectors of the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 is detailed in the table below:

The technical and audio specifications of the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 are listed in the table below:

The reverb presets on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 include:

Cathedral: Simulates the dense, long reverberation of a large cathedral, which is appropriate for solo instruments or vocals in slow pieces.

Plate: Simulates the sound of plate reverberators and hence is a classic for drums (snare) and vocals.

Concert: Simulates a small theater or a large hall, featuring more presence which adds to its lively character.

Stage: Well suited to dissipating the sound of a keyboard or an acoustic guitar.

Room: A useful program for reverb that is not directly noticeable (such as rap or hip hop vocals) or to make dry recordings of instruments sound natural again.

Studio: Simulation of a middle to large-sized room. Both variations sound very natural and provide an all-round effect.

Small Hall: Simulates a small, lively (strongly reflecting) hall and is suitable for processing drums.

Ambience: Reproduces a middle-sized room without late reflections.

Early Reflections: The initial reflections of this room are clearly audible. This effect is a classic for dynamic signals (drums, percussion, slap bass, etc.).

Spring Reverb: Simulates a classic spring reverberation.

Gated Reverb: This effect synthetically cuts off reverberation after a period of time.

Reverse Reverb: This is a reverberation in which the envelope is reversed – it slowly gets louder.

The modulation presets on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 include:

Chorus: Slightly detunes the original signal. The variations available range from slow to fast chorus effects.

Symphonic: Creates the sound of an eight-person vocal chorus.

Flanger: Provides phase shifting effects, with options for medium flanger or bright flanger programs.

Phaser: Adds a second, phase-shifted signal to the original audio signal, making the resulting sound thicker and livelier.

Rotary Speaker: Simulates a classic effect normally generated with a heavy enclosure comprising slow or fast rotating speakers.

The delay presets on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 include:

Delay: A delay of the input signal with various repetitions. Ten variations in total allow interesting delay effects.

Echo: Similar to the stereo delay, but repetitions have less presence, simulating a vintage tape echo sound.

Multi Tap: A delay effect with changing stereo positioning, available in four variations.

The serial combination presets on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 include:

Chorus and Reverb: Combines chorus with a reverb effect, varying in the length of the reverb.

Flanger and Reverb: Combines flanger and reverb effects.

Phaser and Reverb: Combines a classic stereo phaser with a reverb effect.

Rotary Speaker and Reverb: Processes a rotary speaker effect with a reverb effect, working well with keyboards and guitars.

Delay and Reverb: Delay and reverb combined, common for vocals, solo guitars, and similar audio inputs.

Pitch and Reverb: Slightly detunes the audio signal with a pitch shifter while adding reverb ambience.

Delay and Chorus: Adjusts repetitions with delay while adding chorus wideness to the signal.

Delay and Flanger: Creates a modern, slightly spacey vocal sound.

Delay and Pitch: Repeats the audio signal with an oscillatory effect added by the pitch shifter.

The special effects presets on the BEHRINGER EUROPOWER MZ73-LM0 include:

3-Voice Pitch: A pitch effect used to produce a cartoon-character type voice effect.

LFO Bandpass: Filters that influence frequency response, complemented by modulation due to a Low Frequency Oscillator.

Vocal Distortion: An effect suitable for vocals and drum loops.

Vinylizer: Adds clicks and noise to your audio signal, simulating old vinyl records.

Space Radio: Simulates the typical sound of scanning an FM tuner.

Test Tone: A 1 kHz test tone used to facilitate P.A. level setting.