Peavey Century Series owner manual Feature Overview, Vx features

VX CENTURY SERIES

Feature Overview

The Century Series has the audio quality, features, and func- tions demanded by the modern music professional. The Vx is the first Crest Console to use VCA's, includes all of the basic features found in other Century Series consoles and adds an extensive meter bridge and a set of advanced new features to accommodate more demanding applications.

Vx features:

•Mixing flexibility via 8 conventional Audio Groups & 8 VCA Groups, permitting enhanced Mix Integrity, Wet / Dry Blending, and True Post Effect Sends.

•4 Scene Mutes, designed to mute both pre- and post-fader input channel signals including those Aux sends used as moni- tors. When muted, PFL circuitry, Peak, Level, and Dynamic Signal Present LED indicators remain fully operational..

•Comprehensive Meter bridge provides signal level metering of LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER/MONO, SOLO LEFT, SOLO RIGHT, and 8 SUBGROUPS. The LEFT, RIGHT, CEN- TER/MONO and SOLO meters are of a larger size and are centered on the meter bridge. For 64 and 52 positions frames sizes only, metering is also provided for the 8 AUX SENDS. All level meters are of the mechanical moving coil type, are referenced to +4 dBu, and are illuminated by long-life LED’s.

•8 Matrix Outputs Standard, useful for the creation of inde- pendent mixes using the main outputs and External Input as signal sources.

•Discreet bus assignments and L-C-R (Left-Center-Right) panning. Input channels and Effects Returns incorporate an uncompromised bus assignment section. Features include true L-C-R panning, standard panning, clean mono bus, discrete bus assigns, and panable stereo bus assigns.

•8 Discrete Aux Sends, each with On/Off Control & Status LED.

•Variable Hi-Pass filter on input channels allows for precise control over a signal’s unwanted low frequency content.

•Channel inserts are implemented using separate 1/4" TRS jacks for send and return. An insert switch with indicator LED allows A/B comparisons and signal processor bypass.

•Switchable Q on Hi Mid and Lo Mid EQ bands adds more flexibility to an EQ circuit that already offers four sweepable bands and selectable peak/shelving on the Hi and Lo bands.

•Each input channel features a five-segment LED array, including a signal present LED, three signal level LEDs and a peak indicator.

•SSM/PMI high-quality preamplifiers on balanced micro- phone/line inputs for uncompromised audio quality and relia- bility. All IC’s within the audio path are socket mounted for easy upgrade or service.

•48 Volt switchable phantom power on all microphone inputs.

•Optional transformers available on all microphone inputs and on Group, Left/Right, Mono, Aux, and Matrix outputs.

•Full function SOLO monitoring system with dedicated level meters. User choice of PFL or AFL from any source, both in stereo where appropriate.

•Standard frame sizes include 32, 44, 52, and 64 positions. (20, 32, 40, and 52 inputs respectively). The Master section occupies four positions and Groups occupy eight positions.

•Any frame size may be ordered short loaded for later expan- sion.

•Direct access to Group Mix buses allows expander mixers to be easily patched into the console.

•Majority of audio Inputs and Outputs balanced on XLR con- nectors.

•Twin power supply capability with automatic changeover backup for uncompromised reliability. Second power supply optional.

•Optional Stereo Input modules available, useful for remote feeds, effects returns, and other mic or line level signals requir- ing stereo handling.

•Comprehensive Talkback section allows access to all primary console outputs. Additional access provided to an external location such as an on-stage monitor mixer system. External signals can also be assigned into the talkback system including Oscillator and Pink Noise source inputs.

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