Peavey RQ 2300 Series Input Channels, Channel Functions 1 6 RQ 2310, 1 10 RQ 2314 and 1 14 RQ

INPUT CHANNELS

This section describes the many features found on the input channels. The RQ Series mixer you have purchased utilizes multiple channel configurations. Some channels do differ from others. It is important that you recognize these differences in order to take advantage of each channel’s features and avoid confusion.

Channel Functions 1 — 6 (RQ 2310), 1 — 10 (RQ 2314) and 1 — 14 (RQ 2318):

37.	MIC INPUT:
	XLR balanced low impedance channel input optimized for a microphone
	or other low impedance source. Pin 2 is the positive input. Because of
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	the wide range of gain adjustment, signal levels up to +10 dBu
	can be accommodated.
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38. LINE INPUT:

1/4" balanced (TRS) high impedance input for high level signals. The tip is the positive input, which should also be used for unbalanced inputs.

37	This input is connected through a 20 dB pad to the MIC input
	(37). The two inputs cannot be used simultaneously.

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39. INSERT: Channels 1 — 4 (RQ 2310), 1 — 8 (RQ 2314) and 1 — 12 (RQ 2318)
	1/4" stereo (TRS) jack which allows an external device to be inserted into the	41
	signal path before the tone equalization. The tip carries the send signal; the ring is
	the return input. A switch in the jack normally connects the send to the return until	42
	a plug is inserted. When plugged in partway (first click), the jack can be used as a
	pre-amp output without interrupting the channel.	43
40.	GAIN:	44
	Varies the input gain to allow for a wide dynamic range. It affects both the Line
	and Mic inputs (Channels 1 — 6). Proper adjustment of the input gain will
	maximize the signal-to-noise ratio. It should be set by depressing the PFL switch	45
	(53) and adjusting it for a 0 dBu level at the L-R meters. At this point there is
	22 dB of headroom remaining.	46
41.	HI EQ:	47
	A shelving type of active tone control that varies the treble frequency levels
	+/-15 dB at 10 kHz. It is designed to remove noise or to add brilliance to the	48
	signal, depending on the quality of the source.
42.	MID EQ:	49
	A bandpass (peak/notch) type of active tone control that varies the midrange	50
	frequency levels +/-15 dB. On the first six channels of the RQ 2310 (first 10	51
	channels - RQ2314, first 14 channels - RQ2318), the frequency of the boost or cut	52
	is set by the Mid Frequency control (43). The other channels have a fixed	53
	frequency of 850 Hz.
43.	FREQUENCY (Not found on Stereo Mic Channels):
	Sets the frequency affected by the Mid control (42). The range is 200 Hz to
	6000 Hz.
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