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MASTER EQ

The PSR-8000 features a digital 5-band equalizer that can be
used to “shape” the overall frequency characteristics of the
instrument to create a wide range of tonal variations. Two preset
equalizer curves and two programmable “USER” curves are
provided. The bandwidth and center frequency of each USER
curve band can be adjusted as required for maximum equaliza-
tion versatility. The various curves can be selected by pressing
the corresponding LCD button.
■EQ1 … EQ5 ........................................................................................................................................................................................
The PRESET and USER curves can be edited as required via the corresponding LCD dials — EQ1 through EQ5.
Each of the 5 bands can be boosted (“+” values) or cut (“–” values) by up to 12 dB. Any changes are shown graphically
via both the controls and the markers in the selected PRESET or USER curve.
■Q & FREQ.............................................................................................................................................................................................
Whenever an EQ band is edited the corresponding EQ value is highlighted and the number of the edited band appears
above the Q and FREQ controls. The Q and FREQ controls can then be used to adjust the Q (bandwidth) and center
frequency of the selected band. The higher the “Q”, the narrower the bandwidth. The available FREQ range is
different for each band.
■TOTAL GAIN ADJUST.............................................................................................................................................................
This dial adjusts the overall gain of all EQ bands simultaneously.
■STORE.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
An edited PRESET or USER curve can be stored to USER 1 or USER 2 by pressing the STORE 1 or STORE 2 LCD
button, respectively.
• Extreme digital equalizer settings may result in distorted sound with some voices.
• The USER curves are retained in memory even when the power is off if the F8: UTILITY BACKUP function is ON.
The Mixing Console