The Behringer B205D is an active full-range speaker that can also be used as a monitor thanks to its angled design. The compact cabinet houses a small 5.25" speaker driven by powerful neodymium magnets. Despite its small size, its frequency range of 65 Hz to 18 kHZ means that it can confidently be classed as a "full-range" speaker system. With four simultaneously available inputs and two adjustable microphone preamps, the built-in three-channel mixer accepts XLR, TRS, and RCA inputs. A dedicated three-band EQ (low/mid/high) also provides simple yet effective tonal control.
The Behringer B205D can also pick up unbalanced instrument signals via its first channel input. The level can be adjusted at the touch of a button. If condenser microphones are used, phantom power can be switched on for both inputs. The two RCA connectors also allow the connection of line-level stereo signals. These can come from a CD player, for example, but also a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Whatever signals are used: The Behringer B205D delivers a sound pressure level of 113 dB - and that is an impressive amount of power for a speaker of this size.
The integrated Class D power amplifier of the Behringer B205D pumps out 125 W, which makes it suitable for an audience of around 20 to 30 people. This should appeal to wedding singers who perform in small chapels or registry offices. And singer-songwriters can also play living room and party gigs with this active speaker. Thanks to its plastic housing, the speaker, which is not even 30 cm long, weighs just 3.2 kg, making it easy to transport to rehearsals and small gigs. And with its optionally available stand adapter (article no. 486820), the B205D can also be mounted on a stand.
The company, which was founded in Germany by Uli Behringer and now manufactures its products in China, has been known for affordable and great-value equipment since its very first product, the Studio Exciter F. An array of mixing consoles (such as the Eurodesk MX8000), signal processors, and later sound amplification and monitoring equipment, has made it possible for countless musicians to fit out their home studios, practice rooms, and mobile PAs within budget limits that were previously unthinkable. The acquisition of other companies, including Midas, Klark Teknik, and TC Electronic, meant that new product groups were added - and also resulted in the technical expertise of these companies being incorporated into product development.
For vocals, the Behringer B205D can be mounted on a microphone stand. To do this, it is fixed to optionally available microphone adapter. On the top is a flange into which a boom stand can be attached. At gigs, the speaker can be protected during longer breaks with an optionally available custom-fit cover (article no. 308387). For safe transportation, a padded carrying bag made of water-repellent nylon (article no. 484111) or a foam-lined case (article no. 486761) can be used. If you can get by without a per-channel equaliser, Bluetooth connection, and USB player, you will find the Behringer B205 D a helpful little companion for frequent small gigs that comes at a very budget-friendly price.