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FX Mixer Series
16, 24 and 32 Channel • Four-Bus Mixing Consoles
Operating
Manual
www.peavey.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers
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WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ACHTUNG: Beim Einsatz von Elektrogeräten müssen u.a. grundlegende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen befolgt werden: 1. Lesen Sie sich diese Anweisungen durch. 2. Bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf. 3. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen. 4. Befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen. 5. Setzen Sie dieses Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser ein. 6. Reinigen Sie es nur mit einem trockenen Tuch. 7. Blockieren Sie keine der Lüftungsöffnungen. Führen Sie die Installation gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstelle
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE ATTENTION: L’utilisation de tout appareil électrique doit être soumise aux precautions d’usage incluant: 1. Lire ces instructions. 2. Gardez ce manuel pour de futures références. 3. Prétez attention aux messages de précautions de ce manuel. 4. Suivez ces instructions. 5. N’utilisez pas cette unité proche de plans d’eau. 6. N’utilisez qu’un tissu sec pour le nettoyage de votre unité. 7. N’obstruez pas les systèmes de refroidissement de votre unité et instal
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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARA SU SEGURIDAD CUIDADO: Cuando use productos electrónicos, debe tomar precauciones básicas, incluyendo las siguientes: 1. Lea estas instrucciones. 2. Guarde estas instrucciones. 3. Haga caso de todos los consejos. 4. Siga todas las instrucciones. 5. No usar este aparato cerca del agua. 6. Limpiar solamente con una tela seca. 7. No bloquear ninguna de las salidas de ventilación. Instalar de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante. 8. No instalar cerca de ninguna fu
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ENGLISH ™ ™ ™ 16FX , 24FX and 32FX 4-Bus Console Mixer ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Congratulations on purchasing the Peavey 16FX , 24FX or 32FX four-bus console mixer. The Peavey 16FX , 24FX and ™ 32FX are studio-quality mixing consoles designed to meet diverse needs. These consoles feature Peavey-exclusive technology ™ that enhances live studio reproduction as well as project studio recording, making them perfect for every venue. FX Series mix- ers also feature built-in DSP effects that are useful in real-worl
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Front Panel MONO INPUT CHANNELS 1 Gain This control establishes the nominal operating level for the channel. The input gain can be adjusted over a wide range (0 dB – 60 dB) to compensate for soft voices or very loud drums. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, the gain should be set to the proper level, with the Channel Fader (13) set to 0. It can be set by 1 pressing the PFL Switch (12) and adjusting for 0 dB on the output meter. If the 2 clip LED comes on and remains lit, reduce the ga
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Front Panel 9 Pan This control determines the signal’s position with respect to the assigned L/R and Group 1–4 buses. Rotating the control counterclockwise increases the amount of signal sent to L and odd-numbered groups; rotating clockwise increases the amount sent to R and even-numbered groups. For example, with the channel Bus Assign switch (10) in the 1/2 position, rotating the control counterclockwise increases the amount of signal sent to Group 1, while rotating clockwise increases the
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Front Panel STEREO INPUT CHANNELS 14 Mic Gain Stereo Input Channels This control establishes the nominal operating level for the mic input (XLR) of ONLY the channel. The mic gain can be adjusted over a wide range (0 dB – 60 dB) to compensate for soft voices or very loud drums. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, the gain should be set to the proper level, with the Channel Fader (13) set 2 to ø. The mic gain can be set by pressing the PFL button (12) and adjusting for 14 17 ø dB on the o
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Front Panel 22 Phantom Power Switch This switch applies +48 VDC voltage to the input XLR connectors to power condenser microphones requiring phan- tom power. This switch is recessed into 43 the console and requires a small “tool” such as a pencil or pen tip to activate. A regular low impedance dynamic mic such as the PVM™ 22 will not be harmed. The 47 Line inputs (49&50) are not connected to the +48 V supply and are safe for bal- anced or unbalanced inputs. An adjacent 45 44 LED illumin
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Front Panel 25 AFL Switch/Signal-AFL LED This switch connects the Group’s post-fader signal to the PFL/AFL mix. When the AFL button is in, the Group’s signal can be monitored through the headphones and/or on the PFL/AFL display. A yellow LED in the Master section will blink to indicate that the signal on the Master LED display and the Headphone Output is the PFL/AFL mix. When the AFL button is out, the yellow group LED will blink as an indication of signal presence (-30 dBu). 26 Group Fader
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Front Panel 34 Media In Level Control Controls the level of the Media Input signal from the RCA jacks (58) to the Left and Right buses when the L/R switch (35) is in. 35 Media In L/R Switch Routes the Media Input signal to the Left and Right buses. 36 Record Out Control Controls the Record Output level of the pre-fader Left and Right main output signal to the RCA jacks (59). Regardless of the position of the L/R–Media Switch (39), when any PFL/AFL switch on the mixer is activated, this disp
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Front Panel DIGITAL PROCESSOR 44 Page Select Switches (A-B-C) Use these three switches to select the desired digital processor page that is shown in the LCD Graphics User interface (47) and controlled by the encoders (45) and the soft switches (46). 45 Software Encoders These encoders allow you to edit the selected parameters as indicated on the LCD (47). 46 Software Switches These switches select the functions that are indicated on the LCD (47). 47 LCD The Liquid Crystal Display reveals a
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DIGITAL PROCESSING ARENA IMPORTANT: When a signal passes through a digital effects processor, a short delay results. When this EFX 1 user 34 same signal returns to the mixer and combines with the main output, the small delay difference results in a comb filter. (Short changing delays are the basis of None None None wah-wah effects.) To prevent the comb-filter effect, increase the delay time simply by including an effect block such as reverb or delay. Note that many effects like compressor
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DIGITAL PROCESSING ARENA Dual Mono Output Mode The dual mono output mode functions exactly like the stereo mode except that parameters may be adjusted independently for left and right channels. To save a new preset (save current) or to use a previ- ously saved setting (load saved), enter the “lib” (library) mode using the soft knobs (45-46). Subwoofer Output Mode This mode features an internal crossover filter that allows you to adjust parameters of frequency levels (high frequencies feed to
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DIGITAL PROCESSING ARENA This feature is perfect for playing a pre-recorded musical piece through assigned channels of your mixer. USB drives also allow you to record specific segments of your work or an entire gig up to the amount of free memory available on your USB drive. After connecting a USB drive to the USB port (60), enter the USB menu. Follow on-screen instructions to select files available for playback or to name files for recording, again using soft knobs (45-46) to make all sele
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Rear Panel 53 Group Outputs These Group Outputs feature 1/4” TRS balanced jacks and provide output signal from the Groups. The output level is set by the Group Level faders (26). 54 Left/Right Outputs The Left/Right Outputs feature two 1⁄4” TRS Z-balanced jacks and two fully balanced XLR outputs. The 1⁄4” outputs can be used with Tip‚ Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connec- tors. The output level is set by the Master Level faders (40). Both outputs can be used simult
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Rear Panel 62 Power Switch Pressing the power switch supplies power to the unit. 63 Removable Power Cord This receptacle is for the IEC line cord (included) that pro- vides AC power to the unit. Connect the line cord to this connector and to a properly grounded AC supply. Damage to the equipment may occur if an improper line voltage is used (see voltage marking on unit). 64 62 63 Never remove or cut the ground pin of the line cord plug. The console is supplied with a properly rated line cor
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™ ™ ™ Block Diagram-16FX , 24FX & 32FX 20 A B C D GROUPS 1-4 GROUP INSERT ASSIGN MONO CHANNELS GROUP GROUP L/R FADER +48V PHANTOM PWR FROM SWITCH IN MASTER SECTION MUTE FADER EQ PAN LOW CUT GROUP MUTE 1/2 OUT MIC HI PASS LO MID HI AFL SIG/ MUTE/ GAIN PFL CLIP 3/4 AUX1 LINE 1 1 LOW MID HI +/- +/- F +/- LEFT AUX 1-4 AUX2 PRE EQ SELECT RIGHT INSERT AUX 1-4 AUX3 T=OUT POST EQ SELECT R=IN MEDIA INPUT AUX4 MUTE/ SIG/ LEFT CLIP PFL MEDIA IN LEVEL RIGHT AUX5/EFX1 L/R LEFT/ RIGHT/ MONO MONO AUX6/EFX2 PFL
