Behringer EUROGRAND EG2280USB Quick start guide

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Digital pianos
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Quick start guide

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EUROGRAND—Enjoy the Sound of a
Concert Grand - Play Straight Away
with Included Piano Learning Software
and Internal USB Interface
The ultimate piano for homes, music
schools, houses of worship, etc.
No traditional tuning or
maintenance needed
Internal USB audio/MIDI interface for
CD-quality recording to PC and
Mac computers
The easiest way to learn playing piano
with included eMedia Starter Piano
and Keyboard Lessons software for
PC and Mac computers
EG2280USB: Elegant wood grain
cabinet with black nish, sliding key
cover and full modesty panel
EG8280USB: Beautifully hand-
polished (3' 3½" / 1 m) wood cabinet
with black lacquer nish
New 88-note weighted hammer-
action keyboard accurately recreates
the feel of an acoustic grand piano
14 new authentic voices (Grand Piano,
Acoustic Piano, E-Piano, Harpsichord,
Strings, Organ, etc.) with max.
64-note polyphony
Advanced stereo RSM (Real Sound
Modeling) tone generation for the
ultimate in instrument realism
High-quality 80-Watt speakers and
cabinetry deliver a truly dynamic
sound, rich with presence and power
Layer mode for playing
2 sounds together
High-quality reverb, modulation and
brilliance eects to add even more
depth and richness
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Got USB?
The new EUROGRAND digital pianos
do! These master-class pianos merge the
sound and feel of traditional acoustic
instruments with 21
st
century technology
in an attractive, compact and highly
aordable package. The keyboard
features 88 true hammer-action,
weighted keys and a state-of-the-art RSM
(Real Sound Modeling) tone generator
with 14 unique, high-quality voices.
EUROGRAND’s 80-Watt loudspeaker
system lls the room with natural,
spacious stereo sound rivaling that of
its acoustic ancestor.
Performances can be recorded
directly to computer via the built-in
USB interface.
You can also use the USB
interface to record MIDI data directly to
your computer, where you can edit your
performance all the way down to single
note events or even change the tempo of
your piano recording session.
True High-Fidelity Sound
Thanks to our RSM (Real Sound
Modeling) engine, EUROGRAND
instruments sound just like a real acoustic
grand, as well as a variety of other
electronic and acoustic instruments.
RSM technology has revolutionized
the piano in much the same way
that High-Denition has changed
television, bringing a level of realism
to the digital piano that, up until now,
was simply unattainable. For example,
our harpsichord and cembalo settings
even replicate the sound of a rose thorn
plucking the string as the key returns to
its original position. We could get all techy
and talk about sampling rates, bit-depth
and other electronic esoterica until your
eyes glaze over, but just think of these as
“High-Denition pianos!”
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Digital Pianos
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Real-time 2-track song recorder
with metronome
3 pedals (Damper, Sostenuto
and Soft) for more dynamic playing
Dual headphone jacks for silent music
rehearsal and student/tutor listening
Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru
sockets, XLR microphone input
with gain control and stereo Line
In/Out connectors
Conceived and designed by
BEHRINGER Germany
14 Unique Digital Instruments
The two stereo acoustic grand
pianos provide a tremendous dynamic
range that covers all styles of music,
from rock’n’roll to jazz and classical and
everything in-between. Fans of ‘80s style
pop music will marvel at the sound of
our true FM-generated electric piano.
And because all EUROGRAND pianos
are digital, you’re not limited to just
piano; you can instantly switch between
piano, harpsichord, and a host of other
instruments including three organs,
strings and even acoustic guitar. With 14
unique RSM instruments to choose from,
EG2280USB and EG8280USB digital
pianos will unleash your creative spirit!
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LINE OUT
LINE IN
MIC IN
AUX IN
Digital Piano
Microphone MP3 PlayerCD Player
HPS3000
Connecting an external sound source to the
EUROGRAND
Connecting the EUROGRAND to an external
sound module
HPS3000
LINE IN
MIDI OUT
LINE OUT
Digital Piano
Sound module
Audio
MIDI
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Room-lling Sound
Thanks to the built-in 80-Watt stereo
amplier and custom-designed loudspeaker
system, these pianos can ll the room with
rich, natural sound that belies their compact
size. And for those times when you’d rather
practice or play without bothering others,
each piano features dual headphone jacks
that automatically switch the internal
speakers o. This feature is extremely handy
for student/teacher sessions.
Studio-grade FX
There are few things that sound better
than a grand piano being played in a
concert hall. Thats why we’ve equipped
the EUROGRAND with a state-of-the-art
FX processor. We’ve taken the liberty of
choosing some of our favorite eects for
the individual instruments, but you are
free to change them at any time. Available
reverb eects include CHAMBER, CONCERT,
CHURCH, THEATER. And there are also special
eects, such as CHORUS (a slight doubling
sound), FLANGER (a “wobbly” sound created
by studio wizardry), TREMOLO (pulsating
change in volume), and DELAY (echo).
Getting Connected…
The EUROGRAND is equipped with a
tremendous variety of audio I/O (Input/
Output) connections. An XLR MIC socket with
available phantom power is provided for use
with dynamic and condenser mics—a pretty
handy feature for sing-along and podcasting
applications. RCA LINE IN jacks accept
signals from external sound sources,
such as MIDI sound modules, CD/Tape
decks or drum computers. Additionally,
a ¹⁄₈" minijack is provided for connecting
an MP3 or MD player. These inputs make
it easy to play along with pre-recorded
music, which can be played back through
the internal loudspeakers or the privacy
of headphones.
If you want to expand on EUROGRAND’s
already robust loudspeaker system, LINE OUT
jacks are provided to connect to external
keyboard ampliers, PA or home stereo
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MIDI setup using an external sound module
and a computer for recording
Digital Piano
USB
Sound module
Computer
LINE INMIDI OUT
Audio
MIDI
LINE OUT
HPS3000
systems. You can also use the LINE
OUT jacks to connect to conventional
recording equipment, allowing you
to share your songs with friends and
family, or create an archive of your
personal performances.
Universal Serial Bus
Built-in USB and MIDI ports make
it easy to connect the EUROGRAND
to your computer and external sound
modules, opening a whole new world of
recording, performing and podcasting
options. As a bonus, each EUROGRAND
comes with an outstanding DVD software
bundle, including eMedias Starter Piano
and Keyboard Lessons and a variety of
podcasting programs and utilities.
You can easily create your own songs
on your PC/Mac computer, using software
instruments and the digital pianos sound
generator, and then play them back
through EUROGRAND’s powerful built-in
speaker system. You can even connect a
microphone (not included) to the piano
and record vocal performances onto
your computer.
Learning Piano
So, you have always wanted to learn
to play the piano, but never quite found
the right teacher or made the time for
lessons. We thought of that and included
a piano instructor inside each and every
package (on DVD of course!). The highly
acclaimed eMedia Starter Piano and
Keyboard Lessons software will have you
playing in no time at all. This outstanding
instructional software comes with easy
to follow audio and video examples and
a virtual keyboard that shows you which
notes to play in real-time. Learning the
piano has never been this easy!
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Thanks for the Memory
The built-in 2-track sequencer allows you
to record and play back a song without any
additional hardware. Each of the two tracks
can record up to two sounds, which means
you can play back up to four dierent
sounds simultaneously. Then, when you play
along with the recorded tracks, you can add
two more “live sounds, creating complex
performances with up to six dierent layers.
The sequencer also makes a highly
eective learning tool. Lets say you’re
learning a new piece of music. First, record
the song at a slow enough tempo to
execute it awlessly. Then, play along with
the sequence and gradually increase the
tempo until you reach your speed goal.
Or, if you’re having trouble getting your
left hand to cooperate in a particularly
dicult piece, you can record the right hand
part and work through the troublesome
section. This allows you to practice parts
individually, speeding up the learning
process. And if you are working with an
instructor, you can have him/her record the
song you are working on and then play along
at a tempo you can manage.
Need to Change the Key?
The EUROGRAND pianos transpose
function allows you to change the key at the
ick of a switch. This feature really comes
in handy if you’re accompanying a vocalist
who is more comfortable with a higher or
lower key than the original version. You can
raise or lower the pitch by half-steps, up to a
full octave.
Alternate Tunings
The tuning system we use today is
referred to as “Equal” tuning. It has been
a characteristic element of the music
composed from the 17
th
century to the
present, with the notes in an octave divided
into twelve equal parts. But this has not
always been the standard.
Over the ages, piano tunings
have come and gone. Some of these
tunings were created specically for
the works of renowned composers and
are representative of specic musical
periods. Renaissance and Baroque are
two examples of periods when certain
musical intervals fell in and out of favor.
EUROGRAND pianos allow you to select
authentic period tunings, so you can hear
the works of Beethoven, Bach, and the
other master composers as they were
originally intended.
Tuning an acoustic piano is a
time-consuming and expensive process,
and it would have to be done often to
accommodate both the old” and “new”
tuning systems. Since the EUROGRAND is
digital, it’s as simple as pressing a button
to access any of the following tunings:
• Equaltuning(defaultsetting)
• Puremajortuning
• Pureminortuning
• Pythagoreantuning
• Meantonetuning
• Werckmeistertuning
• Kirnbergertuning
Add a Touch of Class to any Décor
Whether you choose the
contemporary look of the EG2280USB,
or the luxurious lacquer nish of
EG8280USB’s more traditional baby-grand
styling, your EUROGRAND piano will add
a touch of class to its surroundings.
Connecting to an external amplier
and recording device
LINE OUT
HPS3000
Digital Piano
MD recorder
Keyboard amplier
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Hearing is Believing…
We could ll several volumes touting
the praises of these incredible pianos, but
you’ve simply got to play one for yourself
to understand what all the fuss is about.
You’ll experience the room-lling, true
high-delity sound of world-class acoustic
pianos (and a bevy of other acoustic and
electronic instruments), in a compact
package that won’t wipe out your
savings account.
Main Volume control
adjusts volume of internal
speakers, headphones and
Line Out jacks
Color control
— tone soft
to bright
Speakers On/O
switch mutes
internal speakers
Demo switch lets you
access 15 pre-recorded
song and 14 instrument
sound demos
Metronome
switch
Sequencer control
panel – for recording
and playing back a
musical piece
Tempo/Edit Mode selector
– adjusts the metronome
speed and advanced
editing functions
LED display — shows the
tempo, menu numbers or
parameter values
Value/Song switch
— changes song
numbers, parameter
values and executes
Edit functions
Sound Select chooses
the instrument sound
Reverb switch selects
Chamber, Concert,
Church and Theater
reverb options
Eect switch selects
Chorus, Flanger,
Tremolo or Delay
modulation eects
Velocity control sets
the key sensitivity
to Soft, Medium or
Hard dynamics
Transpose switch
— changes the
keyboard’s pitch
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For service, support or more information contact the BEHRINGER location nearest you:
Technical specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice and accuracy is not guaranteed. BEHRINGER is part of the MUSIC Group (music-group.com). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss
which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. Colors and specifications may vary from actual product. MUSIC Group products are sold through authorized fullfillers and resellers only.
Fullfillers and resellers are not agents of MUSIC Group and have absolutely no authority to bind MUSIC Group by any express or implied undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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Europe
MUSIC Group Services UK
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USA/Canada
MUSIC Group Services NV Inc.
Tel: +1 702 800 8290
Japan
MUSIC Group Services JP K.K.
Tel.: +81 3 6231 0454
Specications
EG8280USB/EG2280USB
Keyboard 88 weighted keys with hammer action
(A-1 to C7)
Sound generation RSM (Real Sound Modeling) dynamic
stereo sampling
Polyphony 64 notes max.
Sounds 14
Eects
Room eects 4 types (CHAMBER, CONCERT,
CHURCH, THEATER)
Modulation eects 4 types (CHORUS, FLANGER,
TREMOLO, DELAY)
Sequencer
Type 2-track
Memory 1 Song, approx. 10,000 notes
Pedals 3 (soft-, sostenuto-, damper)
Mic In
Connector XLR, balanced
Phantom Power 15 V
Aux In
Connector ⁄" TRS jack
Line In
Connectors RCA jacks, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 10 k
Line Out
Connectors RCA, unbalanced
Impedance approx. 100 , unbalanced
Max. output level +7 dBu
Phones
Connectors ¼" TRS jack, ⁄" TRS jack
Max. output level +13 dBu/120m W @ 100  load
MIDI
Connectors IN, OUT, THRU
USB
Connector Type B
Converter 16-bit
Sample Rate 48 kHz
MIDI IN, OUT
Audio Stereo In/Out
Amplier
Output power 2 x 40 W
Power supply
Mains voltages 100 - 120 V~, 50/60 Hz T 2,50 A H 250 V
and fuse values 220 - 230 V~, 50/60 Hz T 1,25 A H 250 V
Power consumption approx. 135 W
EG8280USB
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 33.2 x 54.3 x 39.6"
843 x 1,378 x 1,005 mm
Weight 199.7 lbs / 90.6 kg
EG2280USB
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 34.65 x 55.31 x 20.67"
880 x 1,405 x 525 mm
Weight 151.7 lbs / 68.8 kg
Please note these specifications are preliminary and conceptual in nature, and as such are subject
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
The MUSIC Group, or one of its subsidiaries, and must be surrendered upon request of the owner.
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