Peavey Dm 112 Operating Manual Download Page 3

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the powered Peavey® DM™ 112 powered speaker system.  The DM™112 features a 

reliable bi-amped power section that provides a total of 660 Watts of peak available dynamic power with signal 

compression to prevent audible overload.  The analog power amplifiers and linear power supply are coupled 

with a DSP based crossover and EQ.

The LCD display and EQ presets along with other operating parameters are accessed via a one-knob selector.  

The DM™112  provides a balanced input via a combination jack that accepts balanced TRS 1/4 inch input as well 

as a balanced XLR input.   There is a balanced Thru output via a Male XLR.  There is an adjustable Gain control 

as well as a combination LED indicator that lights when power is on and changes color when the “soft-limiting” 

compression circuit is activated.

Features

*  Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system

*  12” heavy-duty woofer

*  DX™14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm

*  410 watts peak woofer power, 250 watts peak tweeter power

*  DSP processing is 64 bit double-precision

*  DSP I/O is at 96 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components

*  Dynamic bass boost function

*  Fan cooled for maximum reliability

*  Patented Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage

*  Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS phone jack with balanced input

*  A Mic/Line switch provides for two different gain settings

*  Thru output is via a male XLR jack

*  Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system

*  User Preset EQ storage provisions allow storing custom presets for later recall

*  Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure

*  Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use.

*  Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish

*  Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8” diameter poles

Description

The DM™112 is a two-way sound reinforcement system based on a heavy-duty 12” woofer and a DX™14 titani-

um diaphragm dynamic compression driver mounted on a 110 by 80 degree coverage Quadratic Throat Wave-

guide™.   It’s contemporary appearance coupled with exceptional performance offer an highly desirable combi-

nation.

The light yet durable injection-molded plastic enclosure with molded-in stand mount cup eases portable use for 

live music or PA sound.  The trapezoidal cabinet has three handles for ease of portability, and two extra angled 

sections on either side to allow use as a floor monitor.  A full length black powder coated perforated steel grille 

provides system protection and a professional appearance.

The heavy-duty 12” woofer has a warm punchy sound for plenty of bass.  The DX™14 compression driver tweet-

er is coupled to a Quadratic Throat™ constant directivity waveguide, covered under US patent #6,059,069 with 

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Summary of Contents for Dm 112

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Page 2: ...the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This...

Page 3: ...e Input is via a combo female XLR and 1 4 TRS phone jack with balanced input A Mic Line switch provides for two different gain settings Thru output is via a male XLR jack Multiple Factory Preset EQ se...

Page 4: ...ding the bi amplification are low distortion ultra reliable fan cooled units providing a total of 660W peak available dynamic power for the system There is 410 W peak available dynamic power for the w...

Page 5: ...switch 3 on the rear panel of the unit Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment Never break off the ground pin on any equipment It is pro...

Page 6: ...de with the hole is the side that pivots Fourth using a small flat blade screwdriver push the red selector switch slide plate to the other side from where it was The voltage that is now visible on the...

Page 7: ...ses gain 20 dB to allow use of most dynamic microphones NOTE Phantom power is not supplied on the INPUT 5 jacks Gnd LIFT switch 8 Allows the shield to be disconnected from the chassis ground to allevi...

Page 8: ...o be driv en from a line level strength signal DO NOT remove the protective metal grille WARNING The DM 112 is very efficient and powerful This sound system can permanently damage hearing Use extreme...

Page 9: ...speaker system from being blown over Connecting a Signal to the DM 112 There are a variety of ways to input a signal to the DM 112 The input 5 provides either a balanced mic or line level input allowi...

Page 10: ...ed output With this approach it is necessary to verify the mixer output is not clipping Disconnecting AC Power to the DM 112 We recommend that the Power switch 3 be used to turn the unit off first and...

Page 11: ...n top of an existing factory EQ preset Push the Push to Select knob in and the tone setting will be stored and the menu will revert back to the Recall Preset message line 5 Treble Same as for the Bass...

Page 12: ...olarity Bass or Treble before those changes were properly saved will be lost and you will need to start over again No Output at All First make sure the unit has AC power and is turned ON Make sure the...

Page 13: ...the speakers If excessive additional bass boost or HF boost have been added externally to the DM 112 it could cause premature overload at high SPL Reduce the amount of any external mixer rack EQ and s...

Page 14: ...XLR and 1 4 TRS phone jack on the rear panel There shall be a Thru output connector consisting of a male XLR jack The system power amplifiers shall have an unfiltered frequency response of 20 Hz to 20...

Page 15: ...al Electronic DSP based two way crossover with driver EQ level matching bass boost limiting and sub sonic filtering Crossover Slopes Linkwitz Riley 24 dB octave 4th order low pass 24dB octave 4th orde...

Page 16: ...ivity for Full Output Level full CW 0 39 V RMS Switch in LINE position Input Overload Point Switch in LINE position 17 dBV Infrasonic filter protection 36 dB octave roll off Nominal Amplifier Frequenc...

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Page 18: ...receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center OR 2 Ship the defective item prepaid to Peavey Electronics Corporation International Se...

Page 19: ...ctive 2002 96 EC Annex IV OJ L 37 38 13 02 03 and defined in EN 50419 2005 The bar is the symbol for marking of new waste and is applied only to equipment manufactured after 13 August 2005 U S custome...

Page 20: ...Peavey Electronics Corporation Attn Warranty Department PO Box 1150 Meridian Ms 39305 FROM Place Postage Here...

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