Behringer PMP 6000 Power Mixer

1600W Class-D Powered Mixer for Medium-Sized Live Sound and Houses of Worship

The Behringer PMP 6000 EUROPOWER is a 1600W, 20-channel Class-D powered mixer engineered for bands, houses of worship, conference presenters, and mobile DJs who need amplifier, mixer, and effects rolled into a single rugged enclosure. Built around high-efficiency Class-D amplification and a switch-mode power supply, this unit pushes 2 x 800W stereo while remaining light enough at 13.1 kg for one-person load-in. The PMP 6000 EUROPOWER is a practical choice for venues where carrying a separate amp rack, mixing console, and FX unit simply isn't on the agenda, and the bridged-mono mode unlocks enough headroom to drive a sub cabinet or a wide outdoor PA.

Standout Features: Class-D Power, FBQ Auto-Feedback Detection, and Dual 24-Bit FX Engines

Two features set the PMP 6000 EUROPOWER apart from a typical powered mixer in its class. First, the proprietary FBQ Feedback Detection System sits inside the main 7-band stereo graphic EQ: when feedback starts to ring at a specific frequency, the LED above the corresponding fader lights up, so the operator simply pulls that slider down to kill the howl. Second, the desk ships with two independent 24-bit multi-FX processors loaded with 100 presets — studio-style reverbs, delays, chorus, pitch shifters, and multi-effects — that can be routed independently to channels, monitors, and the main mix.

Amplification and Power Modes — Tunable Output for FOH, Monitors, or Bridged Sub Duty

The Class-D amplifier stage is paired with a switch-mode power supply, which is what allows the chassis to deliver massive power without the transformer weight of older designs. Three output topologies are available from one set of speakON outputs, letting a single operator reconfigure the rig in seconds.

• Stereo Power Output: 2 x 800W — what a standard L/R FOH rig runs in
• Dual Mono Mode: 1,600W total — routes main mix to one powered output and a separate monitor send to the other
• When you need raw power for a single sub or a long-throw PA, bridged-mono combines both channels into 1,600W on the same speakON pair.

Channel Architecture and I/O — 12 Microphone Channels, 4 Stereo Returns, Pro SpeakON Outputs

The mixing surface gives a working band more headroom than most desks at this tier. Every microphone input gets its own studio-grade preamp, and every channel is phantom-powered for condenser mics and active DI boxes. SpeakON-compatible twist-lock outputs are the professional standard for live cabling, replacing the older 1/4" TS outputs found on cheaper units.

• XENYX Mic Preamps: 12 x XLR with 130 dB dynamic range for clean vocal and instrument capture
• Switchable +48V Phantom Power: all 12 mic channels — drives condensers and active DI boxes simultaneously
• Line-level inputs pick up keyboards, playback devices, and stereo sources through 20 x TRS line + 2 x RCA (CD/Tape) connectors on the back panel.
• Main Outputs: 2 x speakON-compatible twist-lock plus 2 x RCA record out and 1 x 1/4" mono

EQ, Onboard Processing, and Mixer Behavior — Channel EQ, Graphic EQ, Dual FX, XPQ 3D

Each input strip gets a 3-band EQ for sculpting individual sources, while the master section adds the global 7-band stereo graphic EQ with FBQ feedback detection plus two assignable FX engines. A 60 mm fader throw on every channel gives the operator real precision in a live mix situation, and the Master section includes the XPQ 3D stereo surround for wider imaging, plus a Voice Canceller for karaoke-style playback.

• Channel EQ: 3-band per input strip — quick tonal adjustment before the graphic EQ
• Master Graphic EQ: stereo 7-band with FBQ Feedback Detection LEDs on each slider
• Two independent 24-bit Multi-FX engines ship with 100 presets — reverb, delay, chorus, pitch shift, and multi-effects — that you can route to channels, monitors, or the main mix.
• Channel Faders: 60 mm throw — professional-grade precision on every channel

Who Is the Behringer PMP 6000 EUROPOWER For?

The PMP 6000 EUROPOWER is the right choice for working bands, churches, schools, and mobile presenters who need amplified front-of-house and monitor mixing from a single, transport-friendly unit. Solo performers mixing themselves on stage benefit from the footswitchable FX and FBQ auto-feedback suppression, because both save real time when nobody else is at the desk. Mid-sized club bands driving passive 15" tops and a sub will appreciate the 1,600W bridged-mono headroom, and the 20 input channels comfortably handle a 5-piece band with full keyboards, playback, and backing tracks. Houses of worship running a weekly service with multiple microphones, stereo music playback, and a small monitor wedge rig will find the Voice Canceller and XPQ 3D surround effect useful for contemporary music segments.

Behringer and the EUROPOWER Series — Compact All-in-One PA Workhorses

Behringer introduced the EUROPOWER line as a response to gigging musicians who wanted console-grade processing, multi-FX, and a real Class-D power amp stacked into a portable format. The PMP 6000 sits at the top of that family, sharing the same FBQ feedback platform that the company has refined across two decades of FBQ-equipped processors, and the same XENYX preamp lineage used across Behringer's mixing console range. At 13.1 kg and a chassis of approximately 12.2 cm tall x 49.5 cm wide x 59.7 cm deep, the unit fits a standard rack shelf or road case for transport in a hatchback or small van.