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| founder = Uli Behringer<ref name=OurStory>{{cite web | url = http://www.behringer.com/EN/Our-Story/The-BEHRINGER-Story.aspx | title = The Behringer Story | publisher = Behringer | accessdate = 29 December 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090925025800/http://www.behringer.com/EN/Our-Story/The-BEHRINGER-Story.aspx | archive-date = 25 September 2009 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
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Behringer is an ] company founded by Uli Behringer on January 25, 1989, in ], ] and manufactures synthesizers, mixers, audio interfaces, microphones, guitar pedals and speakers.   '''Behringer''' is an ] company founded by the Swiss engineer Uli Behringer on 25 January 1989 in ], Germany. Behringer produces equipment including ], ], ] and ]. Behringer is owned by ] (formerly Music Group), a ] chaired by Uli Behringer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Music rebrands its tribe |url=https://www.proavl-asia.com/details/54342-music-rebrands-its-tribe |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

Behringer is part of Music Tribe, a multinational group of companies also founded and chaired by Uli Behringer along with other brands such as Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Cooludio, as well as Electronic Manufacturing Services company Eurotec.


==History== ==History==
===Foundation and early development===
'''The Behringer Story'''
{{anchor|Uli Behringer}}Uli Behringer was born on April 13, 1961 in ]. His father was a church ] and ]; his mother a pianist and interpreter; his uncle a professor of composition at the ] in Munich; and his aunt a classical singer and pianist. At the age of four, Uli Behringer started to learn piano.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.amazona.de/interview-uli-behringer/| title=Interview: Uli Behringer, seine Erfolgsgeschichte| date=2009-11-15| website=AMAZONA.de|language=de-DE| access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref> When Behringer was five years old, his father acquired the organ from a church being demolished. He then helped his father integrate the organ with over 1000 pipes(?) into the family home. At the age of 16, he built his first synthesizer, the UB1.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.amazona.de/interview-reisereport-uli-behringer-2019-in-china/| title=Interview & Reisereport: Uli Behringer 2019 in China| date=2019-05-08| website=AMAZONA.de| language=de-DE| access-date=2019-10-04}}</ref>


===Marketing, manufacturing, and acquisitions===
Behringer was founded in 1989 by Uli Behringer. While studying at the Fachhochschule in Dusseldorf, Behringer started building his own mixers and signal processors as the university had very limited equipment and commercially available models were expensive. He then started to build equipment for other students, charging only for the cost of the components.
While Behringer products were manufactured in Willich, Germany, many of the individual components were imported from mainland China. In 1990, to lower production costs, Behringer shifted production from West Germany to mainland China. Initially, subcontractors were engaged to produce the equipment. By 1997 Uli Behringer had relocated to Hong Kong to better supervise manufacturing quality.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Holder |first1=Christopher |title=NAME BEHIND THE NAME: Uli Behringer, Behringer Inc |url=https://www.audiotechnology.com/by-brand/behringer/uli-behringer |website=AudioTechnology |access-date=13 May 2021}}</ref>


====CoolAudio acquisition====
In 1990, Uli Behringer, at the advice of his mentor, Otto Pahnke, decided that the company should bear his name. The logo would depict an ear as “The Ear” was the nickname, Behringer’s piano teacher gave him due to his perfect pitch. This would go on to be the official Behringer logo until it was updated in September 2010.
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In May 2000, Behringer acquired the rights to the entire CoolAudio technology from ] Corporation, a US-based semi-conductor manufacturer specializing in ]s for audio applications. The acquisition included an intellectual property portfolio and licensees such as Alpine and Rowe, among others.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Holst |first1=Cindy |title=Behringer Acquires Rights to CoolAudio |url=https://www.svconline.com/news/behringer-acquires-rights-coolaudio-364877 |website=Sound & Video Contractor |publisher=Future plc |access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref>
Behringer released several signal processors and mixers throughout the 90’s such as the Combinator MDX8000 in 1991, Composer MDX2000 in 1992, and the Eurodesk MX8000 in 1996.


⚫ ====Music Tribe City====
In 1997, Behringer was relocated from Willich to Hong Kong as the cost of manufacturing was lower and communication with contract manufacturers would have been easier.
In 2018, Music Tribe opened its own factory, Music Tribe City, in ], ], ]. The factory handles the production and distribution for Music Tribe's 12 brands, including Behringer products.<ref>{{cite web |title=MUSIC Tribe's New Manufacturing Facility Emphasises Transparency |url=https://www.systemsintegrationasia.com/music-tribes-new-manufacturing-facility-emphasises-transparency/ |website=Systems Integration Asia |access-date=2 September 2021}}</ref>


== Instruments ==
In 2002, Behringer completed its own factory, Behringer City, in ] of China's ] after it consolidated more than ten separate production locations into one vertically integrated plant. This allowed Behringer a greater level of quality control. The 1,200,000-square-foot (110,000 m2) manufacturing complex in Zhongshan ships more than 2.5 million Behringer products per year to markets around the globe.
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In 2011, Behringer acquired the rights to the entire Coolaudio technology from Intersil Corporation, a US-based semi-conductor manufacturer.
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In 2012, Behringer released the X32 series of digital mixers winning awards from the Musikmesse International Press Awards (MIPA), the Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX), as well as the Reader’s Choice Award from ProSoundWeb and Live Sound International. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Behringer - Our Story|url=https://www.behringer.com/our-story.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
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Behringer has since released several synthesizers such as the Deepmind 12 and Deepmind 6, Model D, RD-8, Odyssey, MonoPoly, Poly D, and CAT.
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⚫ === Music Tribe Expansion ===
| caption2 = The Behringer RD-8 drum machine (top) is based on the ] drum machine (bottom).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sherbourne|first=Simon|date=January 2020|title=Behringer RD-8 Rhythm Designer|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/behringer-rd-8-rhythm-designer|access-date=2020-11-27|website=]|publisher=SOS Publications Group}}</ref>
In a comprehensive interview with Uli Behringer, Peter from Amazona.de talked about Behringer's expansion and how it has grown enormously in brands in recent years.  
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Since 2016, Behringer has become a manufacturer of synthesizers and drum machines, which includes original models and recreations of analog hardware.<ref>{{Cite web|title=5 Popular Synths That Keep Going Down in Price|url=https://reverb.com/news/5-really-good-deals-in-used-synths-and-drum-machines|access-date=2021-02-09|website=reverb.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="verge" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-12 |title=Is Behringer's Cheap Analog Synthesizer Worth It? |url=https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/is-behringers-cheap-analog-synthesizer-worth-it/ |access-date=2021-02-09 |website=Telekom Electronic Beats |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-02-02 |title=Best synths to buy in 2021: 17 of the best synthesizers under $600 |url=https://www.musictech.net/guides/buyers-guide/best-hardware-synths-under-600/ |access-date=2021-02-09 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}</ref> Although some manufacturers, such as Curtis, are unhappy about their products being cloned, Behringer said that creating clones of older hardware is legal where the ]s have expired.<ref name="Behringer2">{{Cite news |last=Warwick |first=Oli |date=8 April 2017 |title=Attack of the clones: Is Behringer's Minimoog a synth replica too far? |url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/04/08/behringer-minimoog-synth-clones/ |access-date=30 November 2018 |work=] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-03-22|title=Curtis chip company speaks out against vintage synth cloning|url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/03/22/curtis-electromusic-vintage-synth-cloning/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Fact Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>
Behringer mentioned: "...In the 30 years that Behringer has existed, we have learned that customers reward us with loyalty according to the motto - "Do good things for customers all the time and you win them for life". <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title="Synthesizer sind mein Leben"|url=https://www.amazona.de/interview-reisereport-uli-behringer-2019-in-china/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


In 2016, Behringer released its first commercial synths, the Deepmind 12 and Deepmind 6.<ref>{{Cite web|last=April 2017|first=Bruce Aisher 16|title=Behringer DeepMind 12 review|url=https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/behringer-deepmind-12|access-date=2021-02-09|website=MusicRadar|language=en}}</ref> Shortly after, they followed up with the Deepmind 12D which was a desktop alternative to the Deepmind synths. The design of the Deepmind was inspired by the ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sonic LAB: Behringer DeepMind 12 Review|url=https://sonicstate.com/news/2016/10/20/sonic-lab-behringer-deepmind-12-review/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Sonicstate|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-08-01|title=Behringer details wireless-enabled DeepMind 12 polyphonic synth|url=https://www.factmag.com/2016/08/01/behringer-deepmind-12-polyphonic-synth-wi-fi-details/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Fact Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> Their second original synth was the ] and their third was Behringer Crave, a semi-modular synthesizer released in 2019. <ref name="verge">{{Cite web|last=Deahl|first=Dani|date=2019-02-01|title=5 of our favorite synths from NAMM 2019|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/1/18202835/analog-digital-synth-behringer-korg-teenage-engineering-arturia-namm-2019|access-date=2021-02-09|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref> The next synth was the Model D, a desktop clone of the ]. The following year, the ] was released, with the same "D type" circuits as the Model D, but now with 4 oscillators and a keyboard. Since 2018, Behringer has recreated synthesizers and drum machines including the ],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Behringer Readies TD-3 – Roland TB-303 Clone {{!}} FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic|url=https://futuremusic.com/2019/11/07/behringer-readies-td-3-roland-tb-303-clone/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=futuremusic.com}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-16|title=Behringer MonoPoly ready for production|url=https://www.gearnews.com/behringer-monopoly-ready-for-production/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=gearnews.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Korg's ARP 2600 FS Should Not Be Overlooked {{!}} FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic|url=https://futuremusic.com/2020/01/27/korgs-arp-2600-fs-should-not-be-overlooked/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=futuremusic.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-19|title=Behringer 2600 rolls off the production line, to cost $599!|url=https://www.gearnews.com/behringer-2600-rolls-of-the-production-line-but-price-is-still-to-be-determined/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=gearnews.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-09|title=Behringer Odyssey Review|url=https://www.musictech.net/reviews/hardware-instruments/behringer-odyssey/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=MusicTech|language=en-GB}}</ref> ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-13|title=Behringer gives us an update on the RD-9 drum machine|url=https://www.gearnews.com/behringer-gives-us-an-update-on-the-rd-9-drum-machine/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=gearnews.com|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Behringer Readies RD-8 Drum Machine For Holiday Delivery {{!}} FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic|url=https://futuremusic.com/2019/08/19/behringer-readies-rd-8-drum-machine-for-holiday-delivery/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=futuremusic.com|date=19 August 2019}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-17|title=Behringer MS-101 Review|url=https://www.musictech.net/reviews/hardware-instruments/behringer-ms-101/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=MusicTech|language=en-GB}}</ref> Minimoog, ]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-17|title=Behringer reveals the PRO-800: clone of Sequential Prophet-600 with no keys and extra voices|url=https://www.gearnews.com/behringer-reveals-the-pro-800-clone-of-sequential-prophet-600-with-no-keys-and-extra-voices/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=gearnews.com|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Behringer Announces Poly D {{!}} FutureMusic the latest news on future music technology DJ gear producing dance music edm and everything electronic|url=https://futuremusic.com/2019/11/27/behringer-announces-poly-d/|access-date=2020-12-07|website=futuremusic.com|date=27 November 2019}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Scott |title=Behringer launches $299 clone of classic Wasp synthesizer |url=https://www.factmag.com/2019/11/25/behringer-wasp-deluxe-synth-announced/ |website=Fact Magazine |date=25 November 2019 |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>
==Awards==
In, 2007, Behringer was listed as the 14th largest manufacturer of music products.


==Legal developments==
In 2008, Uli Behringer was one of 60 finalists in "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young of Germany. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2008, Uli Behringer was one of 60 finalists in "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Ernst & Young of Germany|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831102733/http:/www.ey.com/global/Content.nsf/Germany_EoY/Sieger_und_Finalisten_-_Die_Finalisten|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
=== FCC dispute ===
In February 2006, the US ] (FCC) fined Behringer $1M,<ref name=gearwireFCC>Gearwire.com. 14 June 2007. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071017224949/http://www.gearwire.com/behringer-fcc.html |date=17 October 2007 }} Retrieved on 4 October 2009.</ref> issuing 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,<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216220316/http://radiomagonline.com/currents/radio_currents_022006/ |date=16 February 2009 }}</ref> and noting that Behringer continued to sell the products for a year after being notified.<ref name=gearwireFCC/> Behringer's position was that they believed that since the units had passed stringent European CE standards, they would also comply with FCC verification requirements.<ref name=gearwireFCC/> According to Behringer, it had overlooked the differences in testing standards and procedures under FCC and European requirements. The company has since implemented a complete ] certified safety and EMC testing laboratory under the UL Certified Witness Program, including in-house audits and global regulatory review systems.<ref name="musnews">{{cite web | url = http://www.musiciansnews.com/be/behringer/behringer_resolved_fcc_compliance_issues_before_recent_rulin.shtml | title = Behringer Resolved FCC Compliance Issues Before Recent Ruling | publisher = Musiciansnews.com | access-date = 29 December 2009 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130129122242/http://www.musiciansnews.com/be/behringer/behringer_resolved_fcc_compliance_issues_before_recent_rulin.shtml | archive-date = 29 January 2013}}</ref>


=== Legal cases ===
In 2012, Behringer brand received NAMM’S 2012 "Best in Show" award for "Companies to Watch". <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2012, Behringer brand received NAMM’S 2012 "Best in Show" award for "Companies to Watch"|url=https://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/day-four-2012-namm-show-features-%E2%80%98best-show%E2%80%99-produ|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
In June 1997, the ] company (now LOUD Technologies) accused Behringer of trademark and ] infringement, and brought suit seeking $327M in damages.<ref name=":0"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080125141419/http://sec.edgar-online.com/1998/05/14/17/0001047469-98-020293/Section8.asp |date=25 January 2008 }}</ref><ref></ref> The claims were later rejected by the court. In their suit, Mackie said that Behringer had had a history of copying products by other manufacturers and selling them as their own.<ref name=Billboard1997>Verna, Paul. ''Billboard'', 5 July 1997. Retrieved 27 October 2009.</ref> The Mackie suit detailed an instance, in which Behringer was sued by ] for copying the Aural Exciter Type F. In that case Aphex Systems won ]690,000.<ref name=Billboard1997/> The Mackie suit also mentioned similar cases filed by BBE, ] and Drawmer.<ref name=Billboard1997/> On 30 November 1999, the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington, dismissed Mackie claims that Behringer had infringed on Mackie copyrights with its MX 8000 mixer, noting that circuit ] are not covered by copyright laws.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5264/is_199902/ai_n20420920 |title=Mackie/Behringer lawsuit. {{!}} ''&#91;&#91;The Music Trades&#93;&#93;'' {{!}} Find Articles at Bnet.com |access-date=25 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216010944/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5264/is_199902/ai_n20420920 |archive-date=16 December 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>'']'', February 1999. {{dead link|date=December 2011}} Retrieved on 8 September 2009.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Ch/1999/252.html |title=Mackie Designs Inc v. Behringer Specialised studio equipment (UK) Ltd, Ulrich Bernhard Behringer & Behringer Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH EWHC Ch 252 (22nd February, 1999) |publisher=Bailii.org |date=23 April 1999 |access-date=2011-12-30}}</ref>


In 2005, ] sued to enforce Roland's trade dress, trademark, and other intellectual property rights with regard to Behringer's recently released guitar pedals. The companies came to a confidential settlement in 2006 after Behringer changed their designs.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://mixonline.com/news/headline/behringer-roland-lawsuit-041006/ | title = Behringer and Roland Settle Lawsuit | date = 10 April 2006 | access-date = 29 December 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090719100435/http://mixonline.com/news/headline/behringer-roland-lawsuit-041006/ | archive-date = 19 July 2009 | url-status = dead}}</ref>
In 2013, the Behringer X32 won the prestigious MIPA award. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2013, the Behringer X32 won the prestigious MIPA award|url=https://www.pressebox.com/pressrelease/music-group-macao-commercial-offshore-limited-philippines-rohq/BEHRINGER-X32-Wins-Prestigious-MIPA-Award/boxid/589120|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


In 2009, ] filed two lawsuits against various companies under the Behringer/Music Group umbrella for patent infringement, federal and common law trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution and unfair competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2011/05/02/peavey-files-lawsuits-against-behringer/ |title=Peavey Files Lawsuits Against Behringer, Intellectual property issues cited |publisher=Sonicstate.com |access-date=2011-12-30}}</ref> In 2011 the Music Group filed a countersuit against Peavey for "false advertising, false patent marking and unfair competition."<ref>{{cite web |last=Cooper |first=Gary |url=http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/32272/Behringers-MUSIC-group-files-US-suit-against-Peavey |title=Behringer's MUSIC group files US suit against Peavey |work=Musical instrument industry news |publisher=MI Pro |access-date=2011-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110502165553/http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/32272/Behringers-MUSIC-group-files-US-suit-against-Peavey |archive-date=2 May 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2013, the Behringer X32 received the "Best Digital Mixing Console" award from Worship Facilities Conference Expo (WFX). <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2013, the Behringer X32 received the "Best Digital Mixing Console" award from Worship Facilities Conference Expo (WFX)|url=http://www.lightingandsoundamerica.com/news/story.asp?ID=FODWBE|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


In 2017, Music Group filed a defamation lawsuit against ], a Dave Smith Instruments engineer, and 20 ] forum users. The case was dismissed as a ] lawsuit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cdm.link/2018/06/behringer-have-sued-dave-smith-instruments-forum-posters-for-defamation/|title = Behringer sued Dave Smith Instruments, forum posters, and lost|date = 19 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilson |first1=Scott |title=Behringer tried to sue Dave Smith Instruments and 20 forum users for libel |url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/06/20/behringer-dave-smith-libel-case/ |website=Fact Magazine |date=20 June 2018 |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref>
In 2016, Uli Behringer received the "Global Audio Industry Leader” award in recognition of his visionary leadership in creating and strengthening the International MUSIC.


== "Kirn CorkSniffer" ==
In 2019, the Behringer RD-8 was the Best Music Machine by MIXMAG. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2019, the Behringer RD-8 was the Best Music Machine by MIXMAG.|url=https://mixmag.net/feature/the-10-best-music-machines-released-in-2019|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
In March 2020, Behringer published a mock video for a synthesizer, the "KIRN CorkSniffer", which appeared to mock the music technology journalist and synthesiser developer Peter Kirn. The video received criticism and accusations of using ] imagery. Uli Behringer issued a response on ], saying the video had been intended as "pure satire by our marketing department".<ref>{{Cite web |last=March 2020 |first=MusicRadar03 |date=3 March 2020 |title=Behringer forced to apologise after bullying row |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringer-forced-to-apologise-after-bullying-row |access-date=2020-03-07 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}}</ref> The apology was deleted the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=March 2020 |first=MusicRadar04 |date=4 March 2020 |title=Behringer deletes 'CorkSniffer' apology as Peter Kirn tells people not to smash up their synths |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringer-deletes-corksniffer-apology-as-peter-kirn-tells-people-not-to-smash-up-their-synths |access-date=2020-03-07 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
In 2020, the Behringer 2600 received a major award from the reputable French magazine Audiofanzine. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2020, the Behringer 2600 received a major award from the reputable French magazine Audiofanzine.|url=https://fr.m.audiofanzine.com/rack-analogique/behringer/2600/editorial/tests/test-du-synthetiseur-behringer-2600.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>
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In 2020, the Behringer MonoPoly garnered the highest 2020 Quality/Price Award from the reputable French Audiofanzine magazine. <ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=In 2020, the Behringer MonoPoly garnered the highest 2020 Quality/Price Award from the reputable French Audiofanzine magazine.|url=https://fr.audiofanzine.com/synthe-analogique/behringer/monopoly/editorial/tests/test-du-synthetiseur-behringer-monopoly.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref>


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Audio equipment manufacturer For the people named Behringer, see Behringer (surname). Not to be confused with Beringer.

Behringer
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Company typePrivate
GenreAudio equipment
Founded25 January 1989; 35 years ago (1989-01-25) in Germany
HeadquartersWillich, Germany
Key peopleUli Behringer (Founder and CEO)
ProductsAudio and lighting equipment, musical instruments
Number of employees3,500
ParentMusic Tribe
Websitewww.behringer.com

Behringer is an audio equipment company founded by the Swiss engineer Uli Behringer on 25 January 1989 in Willich, Germany. Behringer produces equipment including synthesizers, mixers, audio interfaces and amplifiers. Behringer is owned by Music Tribe (formerly Music Group), a holding company chaired by Uli Behringer.

History

Foundation and early development

Uli Behringer was born on April 13, 1961 in Baden, Switzerland. His father was a church organist and nuclear physicist; his mother a pianist and interpreter; his uncle a professor of composition at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich; and his aunt a classical singer and pianist. At the age of four, Uli Behringer started to learn piano. When Behringer was five years old, his father acquired the organ from a church being demolished. He then helped his father integrate the organ with over 1000 pipes(?) into the family home. At the age of 16, he built his first synthesizer, the UB1.

Marketing, manufacturing, and acquisitions

While Behringer products were manufactured in Willich, Germany, many of the individual components were imported from mainland China. In 1990, to lower production costs, Behringer shifted production from West Germany to mainland China. Initially, subcontractors were engaged to produce the equipment. By 1997 Uli Behringer had relocated to Hong Kong to better supervise manufacturing quality.

CoolAudio acquisition

The certified EMC testing facility in Behringer City

In May 2000, Behringer acquired the rights to the entire CoolAudio technology from Intersil Corporation, a US-based semi-conductor manufacturer specializing in integrated circuits for audio applications. The acquisition included an intellectual property portfolio and licensees such as Alpine and Rowe, among others.

Music Tribe City

In 2018, Music Tribe opened its own factory, Music Tribe City, in Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. The factory handles the production and distribution for Music Tribe's 12 brands, including Behringer products.

Instruments

The Behringer RD-8 drum machine (top) is based on the Roland TR-808 drum machine (bottom).

Since 2016, Behringer has become a manufacturer of synthesizers and drum machines, which includes original models and recreations of analog hardware. Although some manufacturers, such as Curtis, are unhappy about their products being cloned, Behringer said that creating clones of older hardware is legal where the patents have expired.

In 2016, Behringer released its first commercial synths, the Deepmind 12 and Deepmind 6. Shortly after, they followed up with the Deepmind 12D which was a desktop alternative to the Deepmind synths. The design of the Deepmind was inspired by the Roland Juno-106. Their second original synth was the Neutron and their third was Behringer Crave, a semi-modular synthesizer released in 2019. The next synth was the Model D, a desktop clone of the Minimoog. The following year, the Poly D was released, with the same "D type" circuits as the Model D, but now with 4 oscillators and a keyboard. Since 2018, Behringer has recreated synthesizers and drum machines including the Roland TB-303, Korg Monopoly, Arp 2600, Arp Odyssey, Roland TR-808, TR-909, Roland SH-101, Minimoog, Sequential Circuits Prophet-600 and EDP Wasp.

Legal developments

FCC dispute

In February 2006, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined Behringer $1M, issuing 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, and noting that Behringer continued to sell the products for a year after being notified. Behringer's position was that they believed that since the units had passed stringent European CE standards, they would also comply with FCC verification requirements. According to Behringer, it had overlooked the differences in testing standards and procedures under FCC and European requirements. The company has since implemented a complete UL certified safety and EMC testing laboratory under the UL Certified Witness Program, including in-house audits and global regulatory review systems.

Legal cases

In June 1997, the Mackie company (now LOUD Technologies) accused Behringer of trademark and trade dress infringement, and brought suit seeking $327M in damages. The claims were later rejected by the court. In their suit, Mackie said that Behringer had had a history of copying products by other manufacturers and selling them as their own. The Mackie suit detailed an instance, in which Behringer was sued by Aphex Systems for copying the Aural Exciter Type F. In that case Aphex Systems won DM690,000. The Mackie suit also mentioned similar cases filed by BBE, dbx and Drawmer. On 30 November 1999, the U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington, dismissed Mackie claims that Behringer had infringed on Mackie copyrights with its MX 8000 mixer, noting that circuit schematics are not covered by copyright laws.

In 2005, Roland Corporation sued to enforce Roland's trade dress, trademark, and other intellectual property rights with regard to Behringer's recently released guitar pedals. The companies came to a confidential settlement in 2006 after Behringer changed their designs.

In 2009, Peavey Electronics Corporation filed two lawsuits against various companies under the Behringer/Music Group umbrella for patent infringement, federal and common law trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution and unfair competition. In 2011 the Music Group filed a countersuit against Peavey for "false advertising, false patent marking and unfair competition."

In 2017, Music Group filed a defamation lawsuit against Dave Smith Instruments, a Dave Smith Instruments engineer, and 20 Gearslutz forum users. The case was dismissed as a SLAPP lawsuit.

"Kirn CorkSniffer"

In March 2020, Behringer published a mock video for a synthesizer, the "KIRN CorkSniffer", which appeared to mock the music technology journalist and synthesiser developer Peter Kirn. The video received criticism and accusations of using antisemitic imagery. Uli Behringer issued a response on Facebook, saying the video had been intended as "pure satire by our marketing department". The apology was deleted the following day.

See also

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