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S-4

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Automatic Mixer Operating Guide

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Page 1: ...S 4 Automatic Mixer Operating Guide For more information on other great Peavey products go to your local Peavey dealer or online at www peavey com...

Page 2: ...i n Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer l utilisateur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse pouvant tre d amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole est...

Page 3: ...ufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 14 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when u...

Page 4: ...ity inputs to give dominance to the microphone s being used This gain sharing Automix technology not only simplifies operation and reduces background noise but it also allows maximum microphone gain b...

Page 5: ...5 CHANNEL MASTER FUNCTIONS...

Page 6: ...gnal level A wireless microphone should have precedence over a fixed podium microphone to reduce the comb filtering effects that occur when both pick up the same source For applications such as meetin...

Page 7: ...on is activated the PFL LED illuminates and the headphone output and meter switch to the PFL bus 14 48V LED Lights to indicate that the phantom mic supply is on 15 MIC INPUT XLR balanced microphone wi...

Page 8: ...re linked the same audio signal appears at each S 4 output The front panel master level and rear panel output level controls only affect the signal level from that S 4 s output NOTE The S 4 s are NOT...

Page 9: ...system mixer The S 4 or linked S 4s makes an excellent main mixer for applications where minimal adjustments or hands off operation is required The Automix circuitry and compressor allow the S 4 to b...

Page 10: ...ones premixed by the S 4 are sent to one input on the existing mix console The S 4 s should be conveniently mounted so their front panel controls can be operated as needed Not only does this add the p...

Page 11: ...Connect the mics to the console inputs then send the console direct outputs to the line inputs on the S 4 do not assign the console inputs to a bus The S 4 output is then connected to the console via...

Page 12: ...s some potential weaknesses that need to be addressed Channels should be muted using the S 4 mute switches not the console s mutes so that the signal is removed from the S 4 Automix gain computer The...

Page 13: ...e used for next step Now the output of the S 4 must be calibrated to the sound system equipment Use the procedure below that fits your application Main sound system mixer A If you have not done so alr...

Page 14: ...the direct outputs unbalanced to the console inputs using TS 1 4 cables C Set the console channel fader to 0 D Adjust the console channel gain control for proper level in the room without ringing E Pr...

Page 15: ...c sound Expander An expander performs the opposite function of a compressor It expands widens dynamic range It is most often used to turn down the sound from microphones when they are not in use Noise...

Page 16: ...V POWER SUPPLY PHANTOM POWER 48V MIC All automix 75 150 HZ LEVEL PFL MUTE INSERT DO INSERT DO SIG CLIP MASTER VOLUME COMP THRESH AUTO MAN CHAN 3 4 ONLY STATUS COMP MUTE PFL CNTRL PFL PFL BALANCED UNBA...

Page 17: ...vity is the smallest signal that will produce nominal output 4 dBu with channel and master faders set for maximum gain Nominal settings are defined as the master level control set at maximum and the c...

Page 18: ...put 68 dB Max Gain Line input Gain Adj Range 18 dB to 48 dB Line input to Main output 48 dB Max Gain Frequency Response Mic Input to Main Output with 75 HZ LC filter 75Hz 3 dB to 55KHz 1 dB Total Harm...

Page 19: ...epairs are covered by warranty Peavey will pay the return shipping charges H Ho ow w T To o G Ge et t W Wa ar rr ra an nt ty y S Se er rv vi ic ce e 1 1 Take the defective item and your sales receipt...

Page 20: ...and specifications subject to change without notice Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street Meridian MS 39301 601 483 5365 FAX 601 486 1278 www sanctuary series com 80305173 2004 Printed in the U...