Behringer Europort PPA500BT Portable Bluetooth PA System (500 Watts)

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Small and super-portable, yet feature-packed, Behringer's PPA500BT PA system lets you stream Bluetooth audio, fight feedback, and add effects to your mix.

The Behringer EUROPORT PPA500BT packs amazing power and sound quality into a compact, portable suitcase-style PA system -- that's fast and easy to set up. The PPA500BT's integrated 6-channel mixer has enough inputs for 2 microphones, 2 musical instruments, your favorite MP3 player and more -- making it ideal for parties, schools, corporate and educational presentations, working musicians and even weddings. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity allows you to stream music from your smart-phone, tablet or other Bluetooth-equipped device.

Best of all, the PPA500BT is "wireless ready" for high-quality ULM Series digital microphones, so you can become completely mobile. This powerful, 500-Watt marvel also features the creme de la creme of professional vocal effects from world-famous KLARK TEKNIK -- and the amazing FBQ Feedback Detection System for the ultimate freedom from feedback. They've even included a high-quality microphone, and all the cables and accessories you'll need, so you're ready to go -- right out of the box!

Small -- but Mighty!

The PPA500BT might look small, and the super-light weight makes it amazingly easy to carry- but it's really BIG on power and features. The internal 500-Watt stereo amplifier is capable of driving the detachable loudspeakers to rich-sounding and room-filling volume levels. High-powered 8" woofers provide punchy low-end and articulate midrange, and the 1.35" aluminum-diaphragm compression drivers offer crystal-clear sonic reproduction.

Big on Bluetooth

read more Behringer knows your music lives on your phone, computer or tablet, so they've made it easy to access and play through the PPA500BT. With a simple swipe of your finger, you can instantly stream all of your favorite music from any Bluetooth-equipped device, such as your iPad, iPod, iPhone or tablet. Streaming music via Bluetooth Technology opens up a tremendous amount of available content, such as a virtually limitless array of online radio-channels, multimedia providers and much more. Imagine that you have the whole PA at your fingertips; control the party from the dance floor or the background music comfortably from your chair. Simple, easy and amazing!

Own the Stage with Digital Wireless

Get wireless-ready with the built-in, dedicated connectivity of Behringer's ULTRALINK ULM Series wireless microphone system. Wireless gives you maximum freedom and mobility without the need to run cables. The highest-quality sound is provided thanks to the ULM's digital, license-free 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum.

The ULM wireless system combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and an intuitive interface for legendary audio performance right out of the box. Just plug in the ULM receiver "dongle", and instantly you have an exceptional wireless mic system. Freeing you from cables is the simply easy way to own the stage.

KLARK TEKNIK -- The Reverb that Made History

KLARK TEKNIK is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious British audio companies, with a 40-year pedigree and even a TEC Lifetime Achievement Award to back it up. The Company has designed and manufactured products for world-class artists, and their legendary DN780 reverb processor is considered by leading audio engineers around the world as the industry standard. Behringer is proud to incorporate custom-engineered KLARK TEKNIK effects into their products. Featuring 100 world-class presets to choose from including reverb, chorus, flange, delay, pitch shift and many other amazing effects, KLARK TEKNIK created the 24-bit, studio-grade effects engine for Behringer -- to give your performance that truly professional finishing touch.

FBQ -- Totally Feedback-Free

For more than 20 years, Behringer has designed and manufactured some of the most successful FBQ Feedback Elimination processors. Now you can own and enjoy the benefits of this technology, as Behringer has integrated the revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection System in this product, so your sound system is completely feedback-free, allowing you to focus on your performance. Utilizing an ultra-fast feedback detection system, this ingenious circuitry helps you recognize and tame feedback frequencies immediately. When feedback is sensed in a specific frequency range, the LED on the associated EQ fader illuminates, showing you at a glance which fader to lower to overcome the feedback. That simple!

You are in Control

Channels 1 and 2 feature the high-quality Invisible Mic Preamps (IMP), which have been praised for their transparency and headroom. A Level control is provided with a Clip LED, so you can dial in the perfect signal level. Also provided is an Pad switch for those occasions when you have to contend with "hotter" than normal input levels. Additionally, each channel has its own dedicated two-band EQ (Bass and Treble), Pan or Balance (allowing you to place the signal wherever you want within the stereo image) and an FX level control.

Everything You Need is Right Here

The EUROPORT PPA500BT has everything you need for virtually any medium to large gathering -- a lightweight, 500-Watt "wireless-ready" 6-channel mixer-amplifier with +48 V phantom power that can handle 2 microphones, two stereo or 4 mono musical instruments and your favorite Bluetooth audio player. Plus, you get exceptional 2-band channel EQ -- and a 5-band stereo graphic EQ with the revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection System. The PPA500BT's two high-quality, detachable loudspeakers and the great-sounding XM1800S microphone (with all the cables and accessories) complete this amazingly powerful and versatile portable PA system. Everything you need packs tidily away in one ultra-lightweight "take-it-with-you" suitcase-style format.

Features:

- Ultra-compact 500-Watt, 6-channel portable PA system
- Perfect for parties, schools, corporate and educational presentations, seminars, aerobics, auctioneers, working musicians, tour guides, weddings, etc.
- Enormous power, incredible sonic performance, and super-light weight means no more lugging around dead weight
- Extremely powerful 8" woofers and 1.35" aluminum-diaphragm compression drivers for incredible sound reproduction
- Connect your iPod, iPhone, iPad or any other MP3 player via Bluetooth
- "Wireless ready" for high-quality BEHRINGER digital wireless microphone system (not included)
- Ultra-high quality KLARK TEKNIK FX processor with 100 presets including reverb, chorus, flanger, delay, pitch shifter and various multi-effects
- Revolutionary FBQ Feedback Detection system instantly reveals critical frequencies for easy feedback removal
- 6-channel mixer section features 2 mono and 2 stereo channels
- 2 high-quality mic preamps with switchable +48 V phantom power for condenser microphones
- Effective, extremely musical 2-band EQ, switchable Pad and Clip LEDs on all mono channels
- Stereo 5-band graphic EQ allows precise frequency correction of main outputs
- Comes with a Behringer XM1800S microphone, mic clip and 20' cables
- Integrated storage compartment for microphone, cables, and accessories
- "Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 -- 240 V~), noise-free audio, superior transient response plus low power consumption for energy savings
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany
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Inputs:

Channels 1-2:
- 2 x XLR
- 2 x 1/4" TRS, balanced
- 1 x 2-channel BEHRINGER ULM Digital Wireless

Channels 3-4:
- 2 x 1/4" TRS, balanced
- 2 x RCA, unbalanced

Channel 5/6:
- 2 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced
- 2 x RCA, unbalanced
- 1 x Bluetooth wireless technology

Stereo aux in:
- 2 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced
- 1 x 1/8" TRS, unbalanced

Channel EQ:
- Bass: ±15 dB @ 80 Hz
- Treble: ±15 dB @ 12 kHz

Graphic EQ: 5-band

Wireless input:
- USB dongle (not included): USB socket accepts signals from up to 2 BEHRINGER ULM microphones
- Signal indicator LEDs: 2 (green)

Bluetooth Wireless:
- Frequency range: 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
- Channel number: 79
- Version: Bluetooth wireless technology spec 3.0 compliant
- Output: Class 2 type output power
- Compatibility: Supports A2DP 1.2 profiles

Function Switches:
- FBQ: Activates the FBQ Feedback Detection System
- EQ: Activates the graphic EQ

Effects:
- Type: KLARK TEKNIK
- Converter: 24-bit Delta-Sigma
- Sampling frequency: 40 kHz
- Display: 2-digit, 7-segment

Amplifier Maximum Output Power:
- 2 x 250 watts into 4 ohms per stereo channel
- 2 x 160 watts into 8 ohms per stereo channel

System:
- Frequency response: 50 Hz to 22 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 85 dB, A-weighted
- Speaker outputs: 1/4" TS, left and right
- Speakers: 8" woofer and 1" compression driver

Power Supply / Voltage (Fuses):
- USA / Canada: 120 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 5 A H 250 V)
- Japan: 100 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 5 A H 250 V)
- UK / Australia / Europe / Korea / China: 220-240 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 3.15 A H 250 V)
- Power consumption @ 1/8 rated power: 90 W
- Mains connection: Standard IEC receptacle

Dimensions / Weight:
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 26.5 x 20.5 x 12" (672 x 520 x 304 mm)
- Weight: 44.7 lbs (20.3 kg)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.behringer.com/service.html

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted April 26, 2017 by Shaun S in St. George, UT

"Great Sound... bigger than expected"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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So this is a great product. It's made larger than it needs to be, I think partially in order to provide some protection to the contents. In my case, that's not necessarily a good thing, as I travel across country and bought this PA system for that purpose. I suppose if I was to do it again, I may look at a different system, but since I have it, I'm very happy with it so far. It has alot of features I'd not traditionally use (like the effects processor), and some that have come in more handy than I expected (like the wireless mike port and the bluetooth connectivity). Overall, I think Behringer really considered portability and performance in this package. Had they just focused a little more on compactness (even a few inches), it would fit nicely into traditionaly Pelican boxes. In order to ship this product through the airlines, I looked to have a custom box made. I was pretty impressed that I could have one made for around $250. Fortunately, I was able to find a cheaper (and probably more temporary) option at walmart. the i-fly fiber hard-shell expandable suitcase fits this unit like a glove. You have to expand the case and unnzip the partition, but it fits with inches to spare, allowing you to check this unit in without any extra expense (it comes in just under 55 lbs, too). I looked at hundreds of cases, totes, etc. before finding this little $70 gem. At any rate, I'm using a sennheiser ew-100 mic pack and the sound is crystal clear; I'm also using the optional Behringer read more wireless microphone and the bluetooth connectivity to my computer for music. It's performed flawlessly so far.

Musical Background:
A professional workshop speaker, but I do tinker in musical composition

Musical Style:
Mostly ballads, broadway, piano solos, etc. Most of the gear I purchase is for live presentations and live speaking events.
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