Description
The Behringer Powerplay P16 system is the easy, affordable way to give your musicians and vocalists what they really want – “more me.” P16-M Personal Mixers lets each performer take control of what they hear, allowing the engineer to concentrate on providing the audience with the best possible listening experience. Fast and easy to set up, a basic system can be installed and configured in a matter of minutes – and the system can be expanded to adapt to changing needs. Tech-Free Zone. The P16-M’s simple user interface makes it easy for even non-techies to dial-in the perfect monitor mix. For example, let’s say the electric guitar is too loud in the lead vocalist’s mix; they simply press the appropriate channel button (the one labeled E. GTR) and turn the Volume control to lower the guitar level in their mix. They can also adjust Pan (left to right mix), EQ (Bass, Mid with sweepable Freq control and Treble), and much more. All of these adjustments can be made without affecting anyone else’s personal mix. Easy Installation A basic installation consists of one P16-I Input Module, which connects to the main mixing console, and up to six P16-M Personal Mixers, creating a system big enough to equip a typical recording studio, a small to medium-sized band, or a worship team. You’ll also need a few standard audio and CAT5 cables. The optional P16- MB mounting bracket allows the P16-M Digital Personal Mixer to be attached to any standard microphone, music or drum stand. The system can easily be expanded via the P16-D Digital Ultranet Distributor, six of which can be combined to drive up to forty-eight P16-M Personal Mixers. Extraordinary Value. The Powerplay P16 puts total control of the monitor system where it belongs – in the hands of the performers, freeing up the engineer to sculpt the perfect front-of-house mix. The Powerplay P16 system is the easy, affordable way to tame runaway stage volume and give your musicians and vocalists what they really want – “more me.”
P16-M
16 Channel Digital Personal Mixer
- 16-channel digital stereo mixer to create your personal monitor mix
- Ultra-intuitive “analog” operation with total recall and 16 presets for custom mixes
- State-of-the-art 24-bit D/A converters for premium audio quality
- 16 Channel Select buttons with dual LEDs for perfect overview
- Level and Pan/Spread control per channel with LED meter
- 3-band EQ per channel with mid-band frequency control
- Solo and Mute functions per channel
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POWERPLAY P16-MThe POWERPLAY P16 system is the easy, affordable way to give live or recording musicians/vocalists what they really want – “more me!” The P16-M Personal Mixer lets each performer take control of his/her own monitor mix, whether on the stage or in the studio – and allows the engineer to concentrate on creating the best mix possible. Fast and easy to set up, a basic system can be installed and configured in a matter of minutes – and the system can be expanded to adapt to changing needs. Read on to find out how the P16-M Digital Personal Mixer can improve your performance! |
Tech-Free ZoneThe P16-M’s simple user interface makes it easy for even non-techies to dial-in the perfect monitor mix. They can not only adjust the Volume for each of 16 input signals, but also set the Pan (left to right mix), EQ (Bass, Mid with sweepable Freq control and Treble) – and much more. And the best part, these adjustments can all be made without affecting anyone else’s personal mix. After you’ve dialed-in the perfect mix, it can be stored in one of 16 presets for instant recall at your next performance or session. |
ULTRANET – Seamless IntegrationThe world-renowned engineers at Klark Teknik, Midas, Turbosound and Behringer have all come together to create something truly innovative that will change live and studio workflow forever – ULTRANET. This revolutionary technology seamlessly transmits up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit digital audio and control data via a single CAT5 cable between compatible digital devices – including mixers, I/O stage boxes, powered loudspeakers and personal monitoring systems. Advantages realized through ULTRANET digital networking, versus traditional analog methods: audio signals are impervious to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI); signal crosstalk is eliminated; and ease of setup translates directly into significant time saved during installation. ULTRANET effectuates a powerful digital eco-system that gives you unparalleled control over every element of your audio production environment from one convenient location. |
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Easy InstallationA basic installation consists of one P16-I Input Module, which connects to the main mixing console and up to six P16-M Personal Mixers, creating a system big enough to equip a typical recording studio, small to medium-sized band or worship team. You’ll also need a few standard audio and Cat 5e cables. The optional P16-MB mounting bracket allows the P16-M Digital Personal Mixer to be attached to any standard microphone, music or drum stand. As many as six P16-D Digital ULTRANET Distributors can be added to your system to accommodate up to forty-eight P16-M Personal Mixers. |
Features GaloreNot only is the P16-M easy to use, but it’s also big on quality. You’ll enjoy audiophile-grade sonic performance, 16 storable presets for custom mixes, 16 Channel Select buttons complete with dual LED indicators for quick and easy visual reference, and so much more. Need to hear just one element of your mix – just hit the Solo button. Someone playing out of time – select the Mute button for that input. Additionally, the global EQ and “drummer-proof” output level control ensure you’ll hear your perfect mix, in all its pristine glory. |
Extraordinary ValueThe POWERPLAY P16 Personal Monitoring System puts total control of the monitor system where it belongs – in the hands of the performers, freeing up the engineer to sculpt the perfect front-of-house mix. By putting dynamic control over virtually all elements (Volume, Pan, Solo & Mute) of up to 16 input signals within each performer’s reach, the P16 Personal Monitoring System provides the easy and affordable way to give them exactly what they want – “more me!” Check the P16-M out today – and experience the ultimate in live and studio personal monitoring. |
W.W.Cain I. –
Personal monitoring
Great product, some difficulty integrating with s32 and x32.
Roman Stundl –
tut was es soll
Positiv:Das Gerät tut was es soll, macht den eigenen Mix für InEar oder Monitor Wedges für einen einzelnen Musiker managebar. Je nach Vorstellung kann das bei 16 Kanälen natürlich auch komplex werden – Kanäle bündeln, Gruppen bilden, Stereospuren managen, pro Quelle oder gruppierten Kanälen Frequenzen, Panning und Lautstärke einstellen und weiteres. Ein Musiker ohne PA Kenntnisse oder weniger tiefen technischen Kenntnisse wird sich da alleine erstmal schwer tun, hat aber andererseits auch viele Möglichkeiten offen, insbesondere für InEar wo nur er die Auswirkungen hört und nicht u.U. für Rückkopplungen durch seine Versuche sorgt. Tiefere Beschäftigung mit der Technik und/oder Absprache mit dem bzw. Einweisung durch den Mann am Mixer steht also ggf. für den einzelnen Musiker durchaus an.Der Limiter hilft dabei sehr einfach, arge Pegelspitzen zu vermeiden.Nicht so optimal:Sehr schade finde ich, dass die am X32 Mischpult gemachten Einstellungen wie z.B. Namen der Kanäle nicht am P16-M ankommen – das würde einen Teil der Kompexität am Anfang und gerade für den unbedarfteren Musiker abnehmen, weil dann wenigstens die Namen pro (am X32 Mixer immer bereits vordefinierten) Kanal 1-16 ersichtlich wären. Aber zum einen gibt es am P16-M gar kein Display, also müssen die Kanäle mit zusätzlich zu kaufenden Magnetschildern oder Tape (!) beschriftet werden – passt nicht zum modernen Konzept. Zum anderen müssen am Mixer bereits in Stereo angelegte Quellen am Gerät auch nochmal am P16-M manuell als Stereo definiert werden, d.h. als Stereo Paar definieren und das Panning hart links/rechts einstellen, also z.B. 2 zusammengefasste Mixbusse = Stereomixbus am X32, die standardmässig erstmal als 2 einzelne mittig gepannte Monokanäle “ankommen”. Finde ich sehr schade, da es ein sonst an den X32 Produkten durchgängiges Konzept bricht, und das ist definitiv eine Überarbeitung für eine neue Version des P16-M wert. Ich hoffe Behringer liest mit ;)Hat man seine Konfig einmal gemacht, kann und sollte man diese in Profilen abspeichern. Das kann man mehrfach und so z.B. in unterschiedlichen Situationen oder Besetzungen die dafür gemachten speziellen Einstellungen wieder abrufen.Zum Stichwort aus der Beschreibung “Kopfhöreranschlüsse sind Drummerproof” – ich fürchte das ist eher als Drummerscherz zu verstehen und soll wohl heissen, dass sogar Drummer die Klinke verletzungsfrei eingesteckt bekommen. Ein vernünftiger Kopfhörerverstärker bringt jedenfalls im Vergleich deutlich mehr Leistung, Flexibilität und Lautstärke als dieses Gerät, auch von Behringer, im 19″ Format, ich benutze u.a. den Powerplay Pro 8 für mehr Flexibilität. Wer es transportabel und maximal laut mag, kann auch eine Soundblaster X G5 zwischen Audioausgang und Kopfhörer anhängen. Das ist die Königslösung in Punkto Sound und Lautstärke, kommt flexibel mit Kopfhörer und Line Level als Zuspieler klar, und ist incl. zuschaltbarem EQ per BT und teils (konfigurierbar) per Hardware Knöpfen steuerbar. Zudem auf 2 verschiedene Kopfhörerimpedanzen einstellbar und somit auch mit höheren Impedanzen in einem kräftigen Lautstärkelevel betreibbar. DAS nenne ich dann drummerproof :)(Nebenbei kann man die Soundblaster dann auch als Interface und Soundkarte am PC /Laptop verwenden, und/oder BT Audio Streaming vom Handy drauf leiten, sogar mehrere Soundquellen kombinieren und per BT und App per eingebautem Mixer regeln – wenn man möchte / muss auch mobil, dank eingebautem Akku :))FazitAlles in allem vielleicht etwas weniger anwenderfreundlich, als ich es erhofft habe. Aber eine tolle Flexibilität für jeden einzelnen Monitor/InEar wenn man ggf. für etwas Einarbeitung bereit ist. Den Preis finde ich dafür ok und die Qualität dazu angemessen. Die Hardware macht auf alle Fälle soweit einen stabilen Eindruck, die Langzeit Haltbarkeit muss sich zeigen. Die obige Kritik sehe ich als Verbesserungsvorschlag auf hohem Niveau, das sollte niemanden vom Kauf des sehr guten Gerätes abschrecken.
BRIAN –
Easy Setup, Easy Operation, Decent Sound
Just received three P16-M and a P16-I. It was extremely simple to get everything connected. There is very little learning curve to figure out how to use the P16-M; press a button, turn a knob easy. The headphone amp part is a little bit noisy with hiss. The built in EQ is lacking sonically. These are reasons why I dropped a star. I like this monitoring system! Super simple and inexpensive!
Keith –
Must have
Every member of the worship team enjoys have individual monitor settings!
Bashar Alomran –
I recommend it
I advise everyone who plays to play with others in a beautiful way
Gator –
Pleasantly Surprised
I did rate 4 stars on value for money because these units are at a premium price point. The complete system is not for the budget minded. I only needed to purchase this part of it as the rest of the system was already owned by a band member. This unit is three hundred, more than I wanted to spend but it was the least I could do being that our band mate had the other three grand already. That being said, we are able to rehearse with headphones, every musician has their own personal mix and the sound is crystal clear. Live we can perform the same personal mix or configure a different mix for our live needs and store these settings into memory. Everyone has their own individual mix via in ear or personal powered monitor iliminating typical monitor feed back problems and allowing much lower stage volumes. I should say you get what you pay for with this system I just don’t know how many local working musicians are ready for the investment.
Morris O Moore Jr –
Great item
Musicians are happily controlling their own sound.
Carlos & Danielle Andrade –
Highly Recommend
We love it! Purchased several of them never had any issues.Pictures talk for themselves
rsky –
A must if you want control over your in ear mix
If you’re like me and need to save your ears before it’s too late then take control of what goes into them. I decided to go in-ear but only if I didn’t have to depend on the sound man for my feed. Personal mixer to the rescue! My band uses a Behringer X18 board so the P16M seemed like the obvious choice. Hookup is as easy as it gets: 1 cable into the X18 “Ultranet” port, then set the X18 to send pre or post processed channels out to the P16M. I prefer the raw pre-processed signal so I can set my own mix volume and EQ independent of the main board. Paired with a Shure wireless IEM I now have complete control and for the first time hear myself and everyone else clearly and without going deaf or fighting the sound man. Still tweaking but I can’t imagine ever going back to a floor monitor and eardrum-splitting stage volumes.
Gabriel Blanco –
Recomendado
Excwlente