Peavey S-14P owner manual

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1.COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD: The first four channels have auto-mixing and compressor capabilities when assigned to the pulpit or wireless group. These soft-knee are compressors designed to keep levels from getting out of hand. The threshold control sets the level at which compression begins. The CMP LED located beside the channel’s fader lights to indicate that compression is taking place. To set it, start with the control fully clockwise and turn it down to the point that the LED lights only on the occasional peaks. If compression is not required, set this control to maximum. Compression is only available on channels 3 or 4 if they are assigned to the pulpit group.

2.GAIN: This control establishes the nominal operating level for the channel. The input gain can be adjusted over a wide range to compensate for soft voices or very loud drums. To maximize the signal to noise ratio, the gain should be set for proper level with the channel fader set to 0. If the signal present LED rarely lights or the clip LED comes on, it might be time to redo the system setup.

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3.HI EQ: This is a shelving type of active tone control that adjusts treble frequency levels (+/-15dB at 10KHz). It is designed to remove noise or to add brilliance to the signal, depending on the quality of the source.

4.MID-MORPH EQ: Where most mid-range controls work at just one frequency, the Mid-Morph works at two. When turned counterclockwise, it cuts at 225 Hz to reduce frequencies that muddy the sound. When turned clockwise, it boosts at 4KHz to add intelligibility to vocals. Either way, improved vocal or instrument definition can be achieved.

5.LOW EQ: This is a shelving type of active tone control that adjusts bass frequency levels (+/-15dB at 70Hz). It will add depth to thin signals, or clean up overly thick ones.

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Contents 14/S-14PMixing Console Operating Guide Page Important Safety Instructions English DescriptionChannel & Master Functions Page Page Page Master Functions 26 27 Page Inputs & Outputs Input and Output Jacks14P Model Features Only Installation Setup GoalPlanning the installation Automatic Mixing ChannelsStereo or mono Master operation Monitor systems the good, the bad, and the uglySetup Procedure Other outputsSetting the mixer to amplifier system gain Setting Automatic mix inputs Initial Adjustment of other Permanent microphonesInitial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 system Feedback Ferret setup procedureFinal setup and adjustment Setting the Solo micsSetting the automix inputs 1-4. You are almost done Setting the stereo line inputs Operation InstructionsWrapping it up Advanced Control Setup Adjusting the Group Off Level ControlsTo Set Adjusting the Group Compression Controls Adjusting the Vocal EnhancerSetting the internal effects Setting the levels Ambience micPage Glossary S14 Block Diagram S14 Console · S14P Powered Console Hum & Noise Output Residual Noise Peavey Electronics Corporation Limited Warranty 2004