Peavey 2443/3243 user manual

NOTE: The CLIP LED can illuminate before the rest of the array indicating the summing amp is clipping.

30.LEFT, RIGHT, MONO (OUTPUT ASSIGN) These switches determine where the Sub mix signal is being sent. For example, if each individual drum mic is assigned to Sub 1, depressing the Left button will send the drum Sub mix to the Left Out on the rear panel.

31.MUTE/MUTE LED This switch mutes all output from the corresponding Sub group. Illumination of the adjacent red LED occurs when the Mute button is depressed.

32.AFL/AFL LED This switch directs the post-fader signal from the respective Sub group to the Headphone Output and to the AFL/PFL Level Display.

33.SUB FADER This control determines how much signal is present at the selected output. As with channel faders, optimum setting is at unity gain (0). If the output level is too quiet or too loud at unity gain, the gain and fader settings on the channels assigned to the Sub mix should be checked. If two Sub mixes, Sub 1 and Sub 2 for example, are intended to be in stereo, adjust both Faders equally and simultaneously to preserve balance.

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34.POWER LED This green LED will illuminate when power is applied to the console, indicating the unit is on.

35.LOW CUT This switch activates the low-cut (150 Hz -18 dB/per octave) filter. With this feature engaged, input frequencies below 150 Hz will be rejected. Especially when using reverb, the low-cut filter is useful in reducing “low-end rumble” and making resultant sounds less “muddy.”

36.AUX 1 & AUX 2 These controls determine the level of the signal returned to the respective Aux bus, allowing musicians/singers to hear external effects.

NOTE: Do not use AUX SENDS 1 or 2 as the path to external equipment that is to be sent back to the corresponding AUX mix (1 or 2) due to the creation of an electronic feedback loop.

37.1/2, 3/4, L/R, MONO (ASSIGN) Like the channel assign switches, these buttons determine the bus assignment of the input signal. They determine where the return signal is being sent.

38BAL/PAN This control determines the placement of the signal in its assigned bus. Rotating the control counterclockwise (L) sends more signal to the Left output and odd-numbered Subs; rotating clockwise (R) sends more signal to the Right output and even-numbered Subs. The C position sends equal amounts to each.

39.LEVEL This control determines the level of the signal being sent to its assigned bus(es). It functions similarly to the channel faders.

40.MUTE SWITCH & MUTE/CLIP LED Like the other mutes on the console, this switch interrupts the input signal being sent to the bus(es). Red LED illumination indicates activation. When Mute is not engaged, the LED functions as a clip (PK) indicator that illuminates at 2 dB below clipping.

41.AFL SWITCH & AFL/SIGNAL LED This switch directs the post-fader (AFL) signal to the Headphone Output, and to the AFL/PFL Level Display. An adjacent LED illuminates to signify this selection. If AFL is not selected, the LED will blink as an indication of signal presence (-20 dBu).

42.PHANTOM POWER These switches apply power (+48 V DC) to the Mic (XLR) inputs on channels 1–16 and 17–24 respectively (1–24 and 25–32 on the AAM 3243). This feature provides power to microphones that need an external power source. These switches are recessed into the console and require a small “tool” to activate. If Phantom Power is used, do not connect unbalanced dynamic microphones or other devices that cannot handle this voltage to the XLR inputs. (Some wireless receivers may be damaged. Consult their manuals.) A regular low-impedance mic will not be harmed. The Line inputs are not connected to the +48 V supply and are safe for balanced or unbalanced inputs. An adjacent LED will illuminate when Phantom Power is activated on its respective channels.

43.HEADPHONE OUTPUT This stereo output jack (TRS) provides the signal to drive headphones. Signal to this output is L/R unless AFL or PFL is activated.

44.HEADPHONE LEVEL This control adjusts the volume of the signal being sent to the Headphone Output.

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