Peavey S-24 manual Initial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 system, Feedback Ferret setup procedure

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Initial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 system

a.Set MON 1 and MON 2 master faders to -10.

b.Set the MAIN master fader off.

c.Un-mute the microphones in the main system that will be sent to monitor system 1.

d.Increase the “MAIN” master fader until the microphones are at a desirable level in the room but do not ring. Adjust individual mics if necessary using their channel Gain control.

e.Now, set the Monitor Send controls for each of these mics to the required level.

At this point we now have a rough mix of mics in the main and monitor systems.

Now it is time to set up the Feedback Ferret®!

Monitor 1 & 2

Faders set to -10

The feedback Ferret has very narrow filters that are automatically set only as deep as necessary to prevent feedback. The filters are set in two different ways. To prevent problems before they happen, the Feedback Ferret setup procedure is used to find basic feedback problems with normally used microphones and then configure filters that are stored in permanent memory. Every time the mixer is turned on, these filters will be recalled. In the normal Feedback Ferret operation mode, additional filters will be set if needed when feedback occurs, but these are not permanent. These dynamic filters are slowly eliminated over time or when the unit is turned off. Because feedback can occur in both the main and monitor systems, we will include both of these

systems in the Ferret setup procedure.

Feedback Ferret setup procedure.

a.Un-mute the remaining mics. All channel faders with active mics should be still set at 0

b.Press the Feedback Ferret button once to return it to normal mode from bypass. The blue LED should now be on.

Feedback Ferrett

c.Enter Feedback Ferret setup mode by pressing the button and holding until it blinks once and release.

d.Slowly increase the Main and Monitor 1 Master faders equally until feedback just starts. Pause until it goes away, then increase again. You have about 1 minute to perform this procedure. The goal here is to filter the main offending frequencies but not to too get carried away. Knowing how far to go will come with experience. If you start hearing many different frequencies feedback or several at the same time, it is probably time to stop.

e.If setup has not ended automatically at this time, (LED on solid) press and release the Ferret button to return to normal mode.

f.Use the mics to hear both how they sound and to confirm that you have sufficient gain before feedback. If everything sounds good, proceed to the next section. If there are one or two mics that are still causing troubles, you may need to reposition the mics or monitor speakers. You may also want to increase their gain and then repeat the above procedure. The Ferret will then give priority to solving feedback problems for these mics. The Feedback Ferret can do a good job of reducing feedback, but it does not replace good placement of the mics and speakers.

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Contents 24Mixing Console Operating Guide Page Important Safety Instructions English DescriptionChannel & Master Functions Page Page Page Master Functions Monitor Master Fader Sets the overall Page Inputs & Outputs Input and Output Jacks48 47 Installation Setup GoalPlanning the installation Automatic Mixing ChannelsStereo or mono Master operation Group Assign24Setup Procedure Other outputsSetting the mixer to amplifier system gain Ferret Off Compression Off LevelSetting Automatic mix inputs Initial Adjustment of other Permanent microphonesInitial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 system Feedback Ferret setup procedureSetting 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 Advanced Control Setup Adjusting the Group Off-Level ControlsTo Set Adjusting the Vocal EnhancerSetting the internal effects Setting the levels Ambience micControls Headphone Glossary 24Block Diagram 4 Console Stereo Channel in to any output DB max. gain Peavey Electronics Corporation Limited Warranty 2004