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'''BEHRINGER International GmbH''' ('''Behringer''') is |
'''BEHRINGER International GmbH''' ('''Behringer''') is an [[audio equipment]] manufacturer founded in its present form by Uli Behringer in 1989, in [[Willich]], [[Germany]]. Today, BEHRINGER has a presence in 10 countries and territories around the world. BEHRINGER's manufacturing operations are based at BEHRINGER City, located in the city of Zhong Shan in China's [[Guangdong]] Province. BEHRINGER City is an ISO 9001/9002 certified factory. |
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==Products== |
==Products== |
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[[Image:Behringer_ubb1002.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Behringer UBB1002 battery powered mixer]] |
[[Image:Behringer_ubb1002.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Behringer UBB1002 battery powered mixer]] |
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The company designs and manufactures audio products including [[Public address|public address systems]], [[mixing console]]s, [[amplifier]]s and audio processing units. The company recently introduced a large number of new products such as [[effects pedal]]s and digital pianos. The company also has a small line of lighting products including a lighting console and a rack dimmer. |
The company designs and manufactures audio products including [[Public address|public address systems]], [[mixing console]]s, DJ products, studio monitors, microphones, [[amplifier]]s and audio processing units. The company recently introduced a large number of new products such as [[effects pedal]]s, guitars, [[podcasting]] systems, and digital pianos. The company also has a small line of lighting products including a lighting console and a rack dimmer. |
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==Legal troubles== |
==Legal troubles== |
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Revision as of 19:16, 8 April 2009
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Music |
| Genre | Audio equipment |
| Founded | Germany (1989) |
| Founder | Uli Behringer[1] |
| Headquarters | 10 Countries and Territories, , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Audio equipment |
Number of employees | 3000 |
| Website | www.behringer.com/ |
BEHRINGER International GmbH (Behringer) is an audio equipment manufacturer founded in its present form by Uli Behringer in 1989, in Willich, Germany. Today, BEHRINGER has a presence in 10 countries and territories around the world. BEHRINGER's manufacturing operations are based at BEHRINGER City, located in the city of Zhong Shan in China's Guangdong Province. BEHRINGER City is an ISO 9001/9002 certified factory.
Products
The company designs and manufactures audio products including public address systems, mixing consoles, DJ products, studio monitors, microphones, amplifiers and audio processing units. The company recently introduced a large number of new products such as effects pedals, guitars, podcasting systems, and digital pianos. The company also has a small line of lighting products including a lighting console and a rack dimmer.
Legal troubles
FCC lawsuit
In February 2006, the US FCC issued a Notice of Apparent Liability against Behringer, claiming that 50 of the company's products had not been tested for conducted and radiated emissions limits as required by US law. The FCC proposed a fine of US $1m for these violations.[2]
Controversy
Companies that have accused Behringer of design infringement include Mackie [3] [4] and Roland [5] [6]. The case against Mackie was settled out of court under confidential, undisclosed terms. These allegations are difficult to confirm or disprove because even though some circuitry is patented, most audio circuits are variations on existing building-block circuits (like electronic amplifiers and bandpass filters.) Thus, independently developed circuits may seem similar. There is no clear proof or legal decision proving or disproving the allegations, though Behringer has won at least one court case brought against it for infringement. [7]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.behringer.com/_img/employees/uli-behringer2_150px.jpg
- ^ Radio Currents Online - Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2006
- ^ LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC - LTEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
- ^ Mackie Designs Inc. files lawsuit to stop "knockoff" products; Company seeks damages of $327 million | Business Wire | Find Articles at BNET.com
- ^ Behringer Sued for Cloning Renowned Boss Guitar Effects Pedals @ Music Gear Review
- ^ Sonic State - News Roland Aim To Show Behringer Who's Boss, Lawsuit filed against Behringer for range of Boss-a-like pedals
- ^ MACKIE/BEHRINGER LAWSUIT. | Music Trades | Find Articles at BNET.com
External links
- Company website
- Behringer products museum - Behringer instruments database, resources, user reviews, pictures
- News of Settlement between Behringer & Mackie
- Template:Fr icon Behringer's stomp boxes samples bank
- Behringer factory tour pt1
- Behringer factory tour pt2
- FCC Notice of Apparent Liability against Behringer, February 2006