Did you have the same speakers you test with at the store? If not, that is the problem. This unit will generate 400 watts a side when used on 4 ohm speakers, and a little over 200 watts a side with 8 ohm speakers and about 120 watts a side with 16 ohm speakers. For mics, the trim controls will be between 3 o'clock and full right. You set these using the PFL button with loudess vocal such that the indicator does not reach into the clipping. Do this for each channel. ALWAYS use balanced lines where possible. Use of unbalanced cables input results in a 6 Db loss. You will want to run the channel and main faders normally in the 80% range, like between -5 and 0 for BEST signal to noise ratio. There are good videos on You tube about mixer setup. If the speakers were not the ones tested with, your speakers may be the problem... I HOPE they are NOT consumer stereo speakers as you will soon smoke them with this mixer... the consumer speakers are very inefficient and you won't get much sound before blowing them up. If you spent less than $300 for EACH EV speaker new, it is UNLIKELY they are suitable. The suitable ones I found for 12 inch are around $600 each...hopefully these are the ones you have. There are less expensive brands. Frankly, if you want more sound, especially bass, I would go up to 15 inch speakers. These are probably the lowest end price wise to consider:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/behringer-b215xl-15-1000w-passive-pa-speaker Shop around, but stay with PA rated pro speakers as consumer ones just won't take it and eventually fail when used with these amps. ALSO be very careful if you use 1/4 inch speaker plugs as the SLEEVE of the A channel of this amp is the HOT, not the TIP of the jack... short the sleeve to something grounded and it is goodbye amp.
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Hi Good day!! i would like to help with your problem, but i need information on your speaker. When you bought it did you test the speaker unit in the store? or try to test it on other gadget that have a audio port, MP3 player, Ipad or any device.
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