Peavey Mixer Restaurant

Automix 4 User Manual

Restaurant

The Automix 4 works very well in restaurant environments, since the gain management functionality provides an easy

way to set up microphones, and not have to worry about levels or feedback. In this example, there are two paging

microphones and a background music source. The areas where patrons are waiting for a table require voice paging.

However, the paging is annoying to the main seating areas where people are eating. This configuration provides separate feeds

for both the waiting areas and the main restaurant using the direct output feature. Also, by using a two-Channel

compressor/limiter, the dynamics of the paging audio can be controlled keep the level constant and unobtrusive.

System Features:

Overall mix of paging microphones and background music feeds the areas where people are waiting for a table.

The main seating area has music only, from Channel four’s direct output.

Channels 1 & 2 INSERT feature used for an outboard compressor/limiter.

Since the microphones use Channels 1 and 2, the manager can easily mute each mic by using the front panel mute button.

The music source is connected to Channel 4, so adjustment of the volume cannot be easily altered by meddling hands.

(There is no mute button on this Channel, and the level control is recessed, and requires a tool to adjust.)

The Channel 4 INS SWITCH is set for BYPASS, so the CD player’s Channel feeds the direct output AND the main output

simultaneously.

Hostess Page

Main Seating Area

Banquet Room

(Channel Insert Out)

(Channel Insert Out/In)

Bar Page Main Music Source (BGM)

Dual Comp/Limiter

Lobby & Waiting Area

Bar

(Main)