Planning the installation:
The different inputs on the S-14 are designed for different functions. Before starting the installation, it is important to plan what will be connected to each input and output.
NOTE: Many of the benefits that the S-14 offers require careful initial setup. This can all be quickly undone by curious fingers on a panel full of neat looking knobs and switches. When you plan and install this product, make sure that it is installed where the operator can hear the sound system but where it is protected from un- authorized experts. And remember, your job is not complete until these settings have been marked and recorded on paper with copies at the mix console and in a safe location. You may also wish to use adhesive arrows, such as those available from Peavey, on the control surface to indicate preferred settings.
The Automatic Mix Channels (1–4) are designed primarily for spoken word. Of those 4 inputs, 2 have a priority feature that can be used. The priority feature tells the S-14 to favor this mic in the mix if other automix mics also are receiving sound. This feature is very useful when a speaker wearing a wireless mic walks close to a stationary mic such as at a pulpit. By giving the wireless mic priority, the pulpit mic is automatically turned down minimizing the interference caused by both mics picking up the same source (a swishing or hollow sound). Connect mics needing priority to channels 1 and 2 and other primary speaking or fixed mics to 3 and 4.
Automatic Mixing Channels: 1–4
PRIORITY
CHANNELS: wireless mics