PA Amplifiers

EUROPOWER EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304
Professional Light Weight Stereo
Power Amplifier with ATR (Accelerated
Transient Response) Technology

EPQ2000: 2,000 Watt Light Weight EPQ Series amplifiers combine serious our amps are able to react instantly to
Stereo Power Amplifier output power with high-tech efficiency to even the most demanding electronic bass
create feather-light power amps that will impulses. If the woofers in your PA system
2 x 1,000 Watts into 4 Ohms; keep your rig kicking for years to come. can keep up, your audience will hear a
2 x 600 Watts into 8 Ohms With four stereo models, ranging from tighter, crisper, more natural sound.
Switchable limiters offer 450 to 2,000 Watts, and the four-channel This technology has revolutionized pro
maximum output level with EPQ304 (4 x 75 Watts) to choose from, audio amp designs with its outstanding
reliable overload protection there is an EPQ Series amplifier for every performance and efficiency.
application. And these 1RU and 2RU When combined with switching-mode
XLR, 1/4" TRS and RCA input amps are only 10.1 inches deep (257 mm), power supplies that do away with
connectors for compatibility so they fit into virtually any size rack. heavy toroid transformers, our new
with any source designs provide more dynamic punch
Accelerated Transient Response
Professional speaker connectors and Delivers the Knockout Punch and, because they are so much more
“touch-proof” binding posts support efficient, run cooler and don’t require
It takes huge pulses of energy huge, heavy heat sinks.
most speaker wiring systems (current and voltage) to propel a woofer
cone out fast enough to match a bass BEHRINGER didn’t invent this
Built-in Subwoofer/Satellite technology, but our R&D Department
crossover for more flexibility beat. That’s called Transient Response
and it’s the holy grail of amp designers. has been working for years to perfect our
Minimum depth chassis By carefully selecting transistors with own version, creating lightweight amps
(10.1" / 257 mm) and ultra-light extremely high slew rates and optimizing that run cool and also achieve our goal
weight design (15.4 lbs / 7.0 kg), other proprietary parts of our circuitry, of Accelerated Transient Response.
fits into compact, inexpensive Continued on next page
effects racks

EPQ1200: 1,200 Watt Light Weight

Stereo Power Amplifier

2 x 600 Watts into 4 Ohms;

2 x 320 Watts into 8 Ohms

Switchable limiters offer

maximum output level with
reliable overload protection

XLR, 1/4" TRS and RCA input

connectors for compatibility
with any source

Professional speaker connectors and

“touch-proof” binding posts support
most speaker wiring systems

Built-in Subwoofer/Satellite
crossover for more flexibility
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EUROPOWER Everything You Need

The simple front panel controls and
A built-in CROSSOVER switch
(EPQ2000 and EPQ12000 only) allows you
EPQ2000 indicators of these amps provide all operate in biamp mode, sending low

EPQ1200/EPQ900 of your system’s vital signs at a glance.

After pressing the Power Button,
frequency content to subwoofers via
the CH1 output and mid/high frequency
EPQ450/EPQ304 the POWER LED will light to show the output to CH2. The crossover frequency is
preset internally at 100 Hz. Additionally,
amp is ready for action. All channels have
independent gain dials with SIGNAL the EPQ2000 and EPQ12000 models each
Minimum depth chassis LEDs that light when a signal is present, feature a built-in, switchable LIMITER for
(10.1" / 257 mm) and ultra-light as well as clip LEDs to indicate when the the ultimate in loudspeaker protection.
weight design (14.8 lbs / 6.7 kg), signal is distorted and you need to reduce Value
fits into compact, inexpensive the gain.
effects racks BEHRINGER’s new EPQ power amps are
While all EPQ models accept balanced exceptionally light, pack massive power
EPQ900: 900-Watt Light Weight XLR and ¼" TRS INPUTs, the EPQ2000 and are built to withstand the rigors
Stereo Power Amplifier and EPQ1200 also accept unbalanced of the road. With four unique models
RCA connections. Professional locking to choose from, there’s an EPQ Series
2 x 390 Watts into 4 Ohms; speaker outputs are provided to securely amp that is ideal for your application,
2 x 245 Watts into 8 Ohms connect to your passive loudspeakers, no matter how diverse–plus its light price
plus touch-proof binding posts are tag will leave you with money left over to
Independent limiters for each supplied on the EQP1200 and EPQ2000
channel offer maximum output level acquire more stuff to amplify! Check out
models. The same panel contains switches the EPQ Series today and find out why
with reliable overload protection that allow you to put these amps to work BEHRINGER power amps are among the
Servo-balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS in either mono, stereo or mono bridge most popular on Earth.
inputs plus professional mode. The four-channel EPQ304 can be
speaker connectors operated in quad mono, dual stereo or
dual bridge mode.
Minimum depth chassis (10.1" /
257 mm) and ultra-light weight EPQ Series Operating Modes
design (10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg) fits into
compact, inexpensive effects racks

EPQ450: 460-Watt Light Weight

Stereo Power Amplifier

2 x 230 Watts into 4 Ohms;

2 x 130 Watts into 8 Ohms
1 2 1 2 1 2
Independent limiters for each
channel offer maximum output level
with reliable overload protection

Servo-balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS

inputs plus professional
speaker connectors

Minimum depth chassis (10.1" /

257 mm) and ultra-light weight
design (10.3 lbs / 4.7 kg) fits into
compact, inexpensive effects racks

EPQ304: 300-Watt Light Weight Stereo Bridge Mono

4-Channel Power Amplifier

4 x 75 Watts into 4 Ohms;

4 x 50 Watts into 8 Ohms

Independent limiters for each

channel offer maximum output level
with reliable overload protection
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EUROPOWER EPQ2000 / EPQ1200

SIGNAL AND LIMIT
EPQ2000 GAIN knobs adjust
input level per channel
LEDs monitor
signal level POWER BUTTON
RACK EARS secure
unit into rack
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304
Servo-balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS
inputs plus professional
speaker connectors
TWIST-LOCKING SPEAKER OUTPUTS CROSSOVER switch, MODE switch selects MONO,
Minimum depth chassis (10.1" / POWER CONNECTION accept professional speaker cables 100 Hz frequency preset STEREO or BRIDGE operation
257 mm) and ultra-light weight
design (8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg) fits into
compact, inexpensive effects racks

Common Features:

ATR (Accelerated Transient

Response) technology for
ultimate punch and clarity BINDING POST SPEAKER OUTPUTS INPUTS connect sound source LIMITER ON/OFF switch
connect amplifier to speakers using using ¼" TRS, XLR or RCA plugs
either banana plugs or raw speaker wire
Ultra-light, ultra-low noise and
ultra-efficient switch-mode power
supply for noise-free audio, EPQ900 / EPQ450
superior transient response and
low power consumption
GAIN knobs adjust SIGNAL AND LIMIT LEDs RACK EARS secure
input level per channel monitor signal level POWER BUTTON unit into rack
Detented gain controls for precise
setting and matching of sensitivity

Precise Power, Signal and Limit LEDs

to monitor performance

Independent DC and thermal

overload protection on each channel TWIST-LOCKING INPUTS connect sound MODE switch selects
SPEAKER OUTPUTS accept source using ¼" TRS / MONO, STEREO or
automatically protects amplifier POWER CONNECTION professional speaker cables XLR combo jacks BRIDGE operation
and speakers without shutting
down the show

“Back-to-front” ventilation
system including air filter for
reliable operation
EPQ304
“Built-like-a-tank”, impact-resistant,
all-steel 2U (EPQ1200 & EPQ2000) SIGNAL and LIMIT LEDs RACK EARS
GAIN knobs adjust input display signal level for POWER BUTTON/ secure unit
and 1U (EPQ450, EPQ900, EPQ304)
level per channel each channel LED into rack
rackmount chassis

High-quality components and

exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

Conceived and designed by TWIST-LOCKING INPUTS connect

SPEAKER OUTPUTS accept sound source using
BEHRINGER Germany POWER CONNECTION professional speaker cables ¼" TRS / XLR combo jacks

MODE switches selects

dual-mono, stereo or bridged
mono operating modes
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304

EPQ2000 – Live Stereo PA with Active Floor Monitor

UMA25S MP3 Player

ULTRACOUSTIC ACX900

XM8500 Vocal Mics

L
R

Portable Multi-track
Recorder

EUROLIVE F1220A XENYX X1222USB

Active Floor Monitor

EUROPOWER EPQ2000

B1800X PRO
Passive Subwoofer

B1520 PRO
Passive Loudspeaker
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304

EPQ900 – Recording Setup with Passive Studio Monitors

XM8500 Vocal Mics

B2-PRO
Drum Overhead
Mics
V-AMP3

ADI21

BDI 21

UMA25S

XM8500 Kick Drum Mic HPS3000 Headphones

XENYX X2442USB

POWERPLAY PRO-XL HA4700

Laptop

EUROPOWER EPQ900

TRUTH B2031P
Passive Studio Monitors
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304

EPQ1200 – Live Stereo DJ Setup with Passive Booth Monitors

Turntables

HPX2000

B215XL XM8500
Passive Loudspeakers Talkover Mic

Laptop
B-CONTROL DEEJAY
BCD3000

EUROPOWER EPQ1200

EPQ304 – Club A/V System

XM8500 mic
for Announcements

XENYX 802
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304
Specifications

EPQ2000

Output Power Circuit Protection System

RMS Cooling Continuously variable speed fan Controls

Back-to-front air flow
Stereo Front Power switch GAIN control
Amplifier protection Full short-circuit, open-circuit, (channels 1 and 2)
8 Ω per channel, stereo 500 W thermal, and HF protection. Rear CROSSOVER switch,
4 Ω per channel, stereo 700 W Stable into reactive or MODE switch, LIMITER switch
mismatched loads
Bridged Mono
Load protection On /off muting, DC-fault power
8 Ω bridge mode 1400 W Indicators
supply shutdown
Power Blue LED
Peak Power Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)
Limit (per channel) Blue LED
Stereo USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 20 A H 250 V) Signal (per channel) White LED (-20 dB, -10 dB,0 dB)
8 Ω per channel, stereo 600 W UK / Australia 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
4 Ω per channel, stereo 1000 W (T 8 A H 250 V) Connectors
Europe 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Bridged Mono Inputs Balanced XLR, ¼" TRS , RCA
(T 10 A H 250 V)
8 Ω bridge mode 2000 W Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 20 A H 250 V)
Outputs Touch-proof binding posts,
Power consumption 2200 W
System professional speaker connectors
Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle Output circuit type Class AB
Controls
Dimensions/Weight Distortion < 0.01%
Front Power switch GAIN control
(channels 1 and 2) Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.7 x 19.0 x 10.6"
Rear CROSSOVER switch, 94 x 483 x 269 mm Damping Factor > 220 @ 8 Ω
MODE switch, LIMITER switch Weight 15.4 lbs / 7.0 kg Signal-to-Noise >100 dBA

Indicators EPQ1200 Circuit Protection

Power Blue LED Cooling Continuously variable speed fan

Output Power Back-to-front air flow
Limit (per channel) Blue LED
RMS Amplifier protection Full short-circuit, open-circuit,
Signal (per channel) White LED (-20 dB, -10 dB,0 dB) thermal, and HF protection.
Stereo Stable into reactive or
Connectors 8 Ω per channel, stereo 250 W mismatched loads
Inputs Balanced XLR, ¼" TRS , RCA 4 Ω per channel, stereo 425 W Load protection On/off muting, DC-fault power
supply shutdown
Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced Bridged Mono
Outputs Touch-proof binding posts, 8 Ω bridge mode 850 W Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)
professional speaker connectors
USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 15 A H 250 V)
Output circuit type Class H, 2-tier Peak Power
UK / Australia 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Distortion < 0.01% Stereo (T 8 A H 250 V)
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB 8 Ω per channel, stereo 320 W Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 15 A H 250 V)
Damping Factor > 220 @ 8 Ω 4 Ω per channel, stereo 600 W Power consumption 1300 W
Signal-to-Noise >100 dBA Bridged Mono Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
8 Ω bridge mode 1200 W
Dimensions/Weight

Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.7 x 19.0 x 10.6"

94 x 483 x 269 mm
Weight 14.8 lbs / 6.7 kg
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304
EPQ900

Output Power Power supply / Voltage (Fuses) Connectors

RMS USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V) Inputs 2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS combo jacks
Stereo Both channels driven UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V) Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced
8 Ω per channel, stereo 175 W Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V) Outputs 2 x locking-style
professional speaker connectors
4 Ω per channel, stereo 275 W China 220 V~, 50 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Output circuit type Class AB
Bridged Mono Both channels bridged Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 10 A H 250 V)
Distortion < 0.3%
8 Ω bridge mode 580 W Power consumption 1050 W
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-1 dB
Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
Peak Power Damping Factor > 220 @ 8 Ω
Dimensions/Weight Signal-to-Noise >102 dBA
Stereo Both channels driven
8 Ω per channel, stereo 245 W Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 1.9 x 19.0 x 10.4"
approx. 49 x 482 x 265 mm Circuit Protection
4 Ω per channel, stereo 390 W
Weight approx. 10.8 Ibs / 4.9 kg Cooling Continuously variable speed fan
Bridged Mono Both channels bridged Right-to-left air flow
8 Ω bridge mode 900 W EPQ450 Amplifier protection Full short-circuit, overcurrent,
DC protection, thermal protection
Output Power Load protection On /off muting, DC-fault power
System
supply shutdown
RMS
Controls
Stereo Both channels driven Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)
Front Power switch GAIN control
(channels 1 and 2) 8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 95 W USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Rear Mode switch (Mono, Stereo, Bridge) 4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 155 W UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
Bridged Mono Both channels bridged Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
Indicators 8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 310 W China 220 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
POWER Blue LED Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
LIMIT (per channel) Blue LED Peak Power
Power consumption 530 W
SIGNAL (per channel) White LED (-20 dB, -10 dB,0 dB) Stereo Both channels driven
Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
8 Ω / 1 kHz 130 W
Connectors
4 Ω / 1 kHz 230 W Dimensions/Weight
Inputs 2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS combo jacks Bridged Mono Both channels bridged Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 1.9 x 19.0 x 10.4"
Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced 8 Ω / 1 kHz 460 W approx. 49 x 482 x 265 mm
Outputs 2 x locking-style Weight approx. 10.4 Ibs / 4.7 kg
professional speaker connectors
System
Output circuit type Class H
Controls
Distortion < 0.3%
Front Power switch GAIN control
Frequency Response 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 / -1 dB (channels 1 and 2)
Damping Factor > 350 @ 8 Ω Rear Mode switch (Mono, Stereo, Bridge
Signal-to-Noise 104 dB
Indicators
Circuit Protection
POWER Blue LED
Cooling Continuously variable speed fan
Right-to-left air flow LIMIT (per channel) Blue LED
Amplifier protection Full short-circuit, overcurrent, SIGNAL (per channel) White LED (-20 dB, -10 dB,0 dB)
DC protection, thermal protection
Load protection On/off muting, DC fault power
supply shut down
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EUROPOWER
EPQ2000
EPQ1200/EPQ900
EPQ450/EPQ304
EPQ304

Output Power Indicators Power supply / Voltage (Fuses)

RMS POWER Blue LED USA / Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Stereo All channels driven LIMIT (per channel) Blue LED UK / Australia 240 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
4 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 65 W SIGNAL (per channel) White LED (-20 dB, -10 dB,0 dB) Europe 230 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 40 W China 220 V~, 50 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
Connectors
Bridged Mono 2 pairs of channels bridged Japan 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 6.3 A H 250 V)
Inputs 4 x XLR / 1/4" TRS combo jacks
8 Ω / 1 kHz @ 1% THD 130 W Power consumption 530 W
Input impedance 10 kΩ unbalanced, 20 kΩ balanced Mains connector Standard IEC receptacle
Peak Power Outputs 4 x locking-style
professional speaker connectors Dimensions/Weight
Stereo All channels driven
Output circuit type Class D
4 Ω / 1 kHz 75 W Dimensions (H x W x D) approx. 1.9 x 19.0 x 10.4"
Distortion < 0.3% approx. 49 x 482 x 265 mm
8 Ω / 1 kHz 50 W
Frequency Response 28 dB Weight approx. 10.4 Ibs / 4.7 kg
Bridged Mono 2 pairs of channels bridged
Damping Factor > 80 @ 8 Ω Please note these specifications are preliminary and conceptual in nature, and as such are subject
8 Ω bridge mode 150 W
Signal-to-Noise >100 dB to change as product development progresses. This information is supplied for market research
purposes only and is not to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of
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Controls Cooling Continuously variable speed fan

Right-to-left air flow
Front Power switch
Gain controls (channels 1, 2, 3, 4) Amplifier protection Full short-circuit, overcurrent,
DC protection, thermal protection
Rear Mode switch (Mono, Stereo,
Bridge) Load protection On/off muting, DC-fault power
supply shutdown

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