Detail 01
Class AB output
Simple, forgiving circuitry, but it runs hotter and weighs more than a modern Class D amp of similar size.
Product detailSKU #1274115050153
BehringerEUROPOWER EP2000 Power Amplifier
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Two-channel rack power amp for powering passive PA or monitor speakers. For someone running a mixer and unpowered cabinets on a tight budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Driving passive mains or floor wedges from a mixer's main outs
- Small club, school, or house-of-worship rigs on a budget
- Rack systems where the mixer already handles EQ and processing
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone using powered speakers — they already have amps built in
- Studios or quiet rooms; the cooling fan is audible
- Backline that gets carried up stairs at 35 lb
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Damping factor over 300 at 8 ohms
Tight grip on the woofer, so low end stops when the signal does. Use heavy-gauge speaker cable to keep it.
Detail 03
40X (32 dB) voltage gain, 1.15V input sensitivity
Standard line-level drive. A mixer at normal operating level pushes it hard with the gain knobs up.
Detail 04
Balanced XLR and 1/4 in TRS inputs
Long snake runs from the mixer stay quiet. Unbalanced 1/4 in works too, but keep those cables short.
Detail 05
Ten rear DIP switches
Configuration lives on the back panel, not a menu. Set it before you rack the amp, since it gets buried.
Detail 06
19 x 3.5 x 15.8 in, 35 lb
Two rack spaces, but the depth and weight need rear rack rails or a support shelf, not just front ears.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Speaker cable and rack rear support aren't part of the box
- 02Check your speakers' impedance and power handling before turning the gain up
- 03Leave clear air behind the rack; airflow runs back to front
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a mixer with this?
Yes. Each channel has a gain control and nothing else — no EQ, no mic preamp. It takes line level from a mixer's outputs and turns it into speaker power.
02Can I use it with powered speakers?
No. Powered speakers already contain an amplifier. This is for passive cabinets with speaker-cable inputs only.
03Is the fan loud?
It's variable speed, so it stays quieter at low levels and ramps up as the amp heats. Audible in a quiet room; a non-issue at gig volume.
04How does it connect to speakers?
Touch-proof binding posts and professional speaker connectors on the rear. You supply the speaker cable to match whichever your cabinets use.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Power
- Green LED
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Circuit Type
- Class AB complementary linear output
7 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- Touch-proof binding posts and professional speaker connectors
- Input Impedance
- 10 kohm unbalanced, 20 kohm balanced
- Voltage Gain
- 40X (32dB)
- Inputs
- Balanced XLR and 1/4 inch TRS connectors
- Power Consumption
- 1,600W
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.15V (+3.4dBu) VRMS at 8 ohm
- Mains Voltage Breaker
- 100–120V, 50/60Hz15A
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 35
1 detailsIn the box
- Clip
- Red LED, 1 per channel
10 detailsOther
- Load Protection
- Turn on/off muting, AC coupling
- Rear
- DIP switches (10x)
- Damping Factor
- >300 at 8 ohm
- Wxhxd
- 19 inch x 3-1/2 inch x 15-4/5 inch
- Amplifier Protection
- Full short-circuit, open circuit, thermal and HF protection
- Cooling
- Continuously variable-speed fan, back-to-front airflow
- Noise
- -100dB unweighted, 20Hz–20kHz
- Front
- Power switch, gain control (channels 1 and 2)
- Signal
- Yellow LED, 1 per channel
- Distortion
- <0.01%
