Behringer PMP1680S, anyone have one or use one?

mello_bedwetter · #1 07-31-2010, 05:00 PM

I'm just curious if anyone on here has used the Behringer PMP1680S power mixer. I know some don't really care for Behringer but I thought I'd try to get some info. The only thing the mixer would be used for is "vocals"...not for any instrument mix. The band has 3 guitars, bass, drums and a lead singer. Two mains and 2 monitors would be used. Thanks.

T-Bird · #2 07-31-2010, 10:50 PM

Hi.

No experience about that particular model, but IIRC, I recommended the purchase of a PMP1000 to the MC club we played in. That was about 4 years ago, and other than occasional overheating because of a poor placement (fixed onto the wall, just below a shelf), not a single problem. It gets used daily for the background music, and while the initial idea was to use it for "acoustic" gigs as well, I don't think it has seen that duty much.

Since the location is fixed, I have no idea how it'll handle on the road conditions.

The mixer You listed has a class D power amp instead of the A/B the model I have some knowledge about has, so that I won't comment.

The sonic qualities of the pre's is a personal preference, but I don't particulary like Behringer preamps or their tone controls.

Regards
Sam

mello_bedwetter · #3 07-31-2010, 11:12 PM

I'm not familiar with PA's at all. I have a Phonic now, 220x2 or 440 bridged. I didn't get it to use as a PA though. I mainly just used it to play music through such as my ipod so I could practice my bass along with some playlists. The guys I play music with now only play out once in a while and all are small venues usually. As I mentioned, we only use the PA for vocals. I'm not really trying to go the "cheap" route. It's just that we don't play that often.
In a month or so I'm planning on getting together with another group and switch from classic rock to more of a classic country venue. The country will cut the volume down quite a bit. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. Maybe I'll get some more feedback. Thanks again.

T-Bird · #4 08-01-2010, 12:55 AM

Hi.

You're welcome.

As You well know, the problem with Behringer topics is that either the feedback is sparse, or if there's enough participants (the same ones every time

) the discussion gets so heated off-topic that the thread end up closed. I think that's a shame, despite their problems, Behringer is here to stay. Forever.

Since I'm a separates guy, and only recommend any powered mixer in the duty I think they suit the best, ie. background music in fixed locations with random, disposable speakers, I'm not necessarily the guy to promote the use of one

.

That said, If Your PA speakers are decent and can handle the said Behringer, I'd think it'll perform well in an occasional gigging duty.

If You have to buy new speakers also, a pair of active speakers and a "normal" mixer would be the route I'd take.

Regards
Sam

mello_bedwetter · #5 08-01-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Bird

Hi.

You're welcome.

As You well know, the problem with Behringer topics is that either the feedback is sparse, or if there's enough participants (the same ones every time

) the discussion gets so heated off-topic that the thread end up closed. I think that's a shame, despite their problems, Behringer is here to stay. Forever.

Since I'm a separates guy, and only recommend any powered mixer in the duty I think they suit the best, ie. background music in fixed locations with random, disposable speakers, I'm not necessarily the guy to promote the use of one

.

That said, If Your PA speakers are decent and can handle the said Behringer, I'd think it'll perform well in an occasional gigging duty.

If You have to buy new speakers also, a pair of active speakers and a "normal" mixer would be the route I'd take.

Regards
Sam

I have two 12" and two 15" Behringer speakers that I'm happy with. The 12" I use as stage monitors and I use the 15" as mains. I'm not sure what we're going to do just yet. I'm just after some feedback...doing some research I guess

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I chose the 1680S for this particular thread because the little music shop here in town has a PMP2000 and a 1680 in stock right now. Thanks.

Floyd Eye · #6 08-01-2010, 07:01 AM

The last band I was in had one. The guitar player bought it brand new. First gig, second song it stopped powering up. Just saying.

mello_bedwetter · #7 08-01-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Eye

The last band I was in had one. The guitar player bought it brand new. First gig, second song it stopped powering up. Just saying.

Ok...that's what I don't want. The cheapo Phonic I have has lasted longer than that. It's been going for over a year now and still sounds ok. Thanks.

Floyd Eye · #8 08-01-2010, 08:13 AM

Some people have good luck with Behringer and they do have a good warranty. I am inclined to think similarly about the Phonic stuff too. I would try to find a good deal on a used Yamaha.

modulusman · #9 08-01-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Eye

Some people have good luck with Behringer and they do have a good warranty. I am inclined to think similarly about the Phonic stuff too. I would try to find a good deal on a used Yamaha.

Peavey offers a 5 year warranty compared to behringers one.

Floyd Eye · #10 08-01-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by modulusman

Peavey offers a 5 year warranty compared to behringers one.

And Peavey makes very high quality powered mixers and 2 and 3 way speaker enclosures.

In fact when I was looking at powered mixers I was looking strictly at Peaveys and Yamahas. I got a great deal on my Yamaha, but if I would have bought new, I would likely have gotten a Peavey.

mello_bedwetter · #11 08-01-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Eye

And Peavey makes very high quality powered mixers and 2 and 3 way speaker enclosures.

In fact when I was looking at powered mixers I was looking strictly at Peaveys and Yamahas. I got a great deal on my Yamaha, but if I would have bought new, I would likely have gotten a Peavey.

What size power mixer did you get as for as watts? We're looking for a power mixer to just run vocals through, 3 mics.

Floyd Eye · #12 08-02-2010, 04:27 AM

EMX512sc

It's 2x500 watts. We only mic vocals (3 mics) and the kick drum.

mello_bedwetter · #13 08-02-2010, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd Eye

EMX512sc

It's 2x500 watts. We only mic vocals (3 mics) and the kick drum.

That's what I'd like to have. Something between 450-500 watts x 2.

gumtownbassman · #14 08-02-2010, 04:40 AM

i have a PMP1200 which has a class D poweramp, worked well for 2 years until i connected a 2 ohms load, it blew that channel at the end of the gig after cranking bass & guitars through it too, hmmm no DC output protection or fuses, fried my speaker voice coils, but the amp was easy to fix with a new transistor flat pack (it only has one device for the output stage).

But still you get what you pay for, and the Behringer has been incredible value up til now.

sheehanje · #15 08-23-2010, 11:01 PM

My singer decided to pay for a PA (welcome, seeing I usually shell out for everything)... He settled on a Behringer 1680s with 2 peavey 15" speakers. I was skeptical, I was trying to push him towards a very nice Yamaha setup... It's actually worked out much better than I thought it would.

It's not a PA that will bring down the house in a larger venue, but it's great for smaller clubs/bars and for smaller outdoor party type gigs.

The absolute best thing about it is the powered mixer is very light because it doesn't have a huge heat sink. We also use this unit for rehearsal, and it's great in the sense that it doesn't seem to ever really heat up, and never needs to be reset. As far as sound... It's a bit hit or miss. We tried piping the whole band through it, and while it's not horrible, its not what the yamaha would've been. For a vocal, acoustic, bass type setup, it would do fine.

For a rock/metal type arrangement, it's good to get the vocals out, and maybe pipping the band through for a very small engagement. It seems to loose any clarity with a full band at very high volumes.

The price and the lightweight/low heat nature make this a great buy for 80% of what we need it for, including rehearsal. To be honest, for the bigger shows, there is usually a house PA system that kills anything we would buy for ourselves, so the negatives on this PA are really a moot point for us.

Sorry if I'm posting to this thread late. I just got on this site because I've bought my very first bass (I've been playing guitar for 25 years) and wanted to check out some of the community sites...