Peavey S-24 manual Other outputs, 24Setup Procedure

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Start with a good mix on the main sound system and add only the mics that are needed to the monitors.

Try to keep the levels low.

Other outputs

OTHER OUTPUTS:

Aux Out

Record (REC) output. This output is a stereo output intended for recording or

REC Out

 

broadcast. A switch is provided to engage the AUTO-LEVEL circuit to reduce the

 

dynamic range of the recording.

 

Auxiliary (AUX) output. This output can be used for sending audio to other places,

 

such as the narthex, cry room, nursery etc. or it can be used as a broadcast feed. A

 

switch is provided to engage the AUTO-LEVEL circuit to reduce dynamic range.

 

NOTE: AUTO-LEVEL reduces the variation in volume between loud and soft. Although the variation in volume (dynamic range) is an important part of the service, it can make listening in other rooms, the nursery, cry room, narthex, at home or in the car more difficult. The AUTO-LEVEL automatically reduces the dynamic range to make listening in these

environments easier.

Gain to 0

S-24Setup Procedure:

Now that you have read the section on planning your installation and you have connected the mixer to your system, it is time to start adjusting the mixer for proper operation. Again, the written procedure appears to be long, but you will be rewarded with better sound and easier operation. As you go through this procedure, you will notice that many of the steps you will go through twice. Many of the controls on the mixer affect other settings. For example, we need to get the microphone gain set in the ballpark so that we can hear how the mics sound. At that point, we can adjust the equalization and the Feedback Ferret®. Because equalization is nothing more than frequency-selective gain adjustment, we must readjust the gain when the equalization is complete. Ultimately it is virtually impossible to arrive at settings that never change. The goal here to get things as close as possible and make little adjustments along the way as needed. Periodically, you may need to step back and repeat this procedure.

At this point, it is assumed that the mixer is installed and the rest of the sound system has been setup and adjusted. To aid in set up of the mixer, a CD player, tape machine or other music source will be needed.

For first time setup, start by setting the S-24 controls as follows:

a.All channel mixer faders full down.

b.Monitor master faders full down. (Master Section)

c.All channel EQ controls set to 0 (Center)

d.Main output trim control set full counter-clockwise. (Back panel)

e.Monitor Power amplifier input controls down. (Full counter-clockwise.)

f.All channel gain and trim controls set full counter-clockwise.

g.All channel monitor (MON) and effects EFX send controls down (full counter-clockwise)

h.Solo and Choir Noise reduction controls set full counter-clockwise. (Master Section)

EQ to 0

Mon 1

Mon 2

Efx

Set to 0

Faders down

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Contents 24Mixing Console Operating Guide Page Important Safety Instructions Description EnglishChannel & Master Functions Page Page Page Master Functions Monitor Master Fader Sets the overall Page Input and Output Jacks Inputs & Outputs48 47 Setup Goal InstallationAutomatic Mixing Channels Planning the installationGroup Assign Stereo or mono Master operationOther outputs 24Setup ProcedureFerret Off Compression Off Level Setting the mixer to amplifier system gainInitial Adjustment of other Permanent microphones Setting Automatic mix inputsFeedback Ferret setup procedure Initial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 systemSetting the automix inputs 1-4. You are almost done Final setup and adjustmentSetting the Solo mics Wrapping it up Setting the stereo line inputsOperation Instructions Adjusting the Group Off-Level Controls Advanced Control SetupTo Set Adjusting the Vocal EnhancerSetting the internal effects Ambience mic Setting the levelsControls Headphone Glossary 24Block Diagram 4 Console Stereo Channel in to any output DB max. gain Peavey Electronics Corporation Limited Warranty 2004