Peavey Artist - User Manual

POWER AMP:
OUTPUT POWER @ 1 KHZ @ 120 VAC Line
Rated Power 120 W RMS a! rated load A OHMS / 2 OHMS
Power vs Load 90 W RMS @ 5% THD into 8 Ohms
120 W RMS <S> 5% THD into 4 Ohms
120 W RMS @ 5% THD into 2 Ohms
PEAK OUTPUT @ RATED LOAD 8 Amps & 20V. 240 Watts
MUSIC POWER OUTPUT @ RATED LOAD: 150 W RMS @ 5% THD
PRE-AMP:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS (Tone controls full cw. Volume @ 12:00. master* full cw)
Sensitivity 20 mV @ 1 KHZ/input impedance: 330 K Ohms
Noise: 50 DB Open Ckt.. 55 DB 50 K Ohms. 60 DB Short Ckl*
DISTORTION @ 1 KHZ: Less than 0 5% THD @ Rated Output
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 3 DB Down @ 40 HZ & 25 KHZ
TONE CONTROLS: + 10 DB @ 50 HZ ± 20 DB @ 5 KHZ
MIDDLE CONTROL: ± 10 DB @ 300 HZ
REVERB CONTROL: Continuously variable with footswitch cut olf
MASTER GAIN: Used in conjunction with input volume lo produce overdrive
Signal-to-noise ratio in DB below rated output

Summary

Power Amp Specifications

Output Power Ratings

Details rated output power at various impedances and voltage.

Pre-Amp Specifications

Input Characteristics and Noise

Defines input sensitivity, impedance, and noise levels.

Distortion and Frequency Response

Details distortion levels and frequency response limits.

Channel Inputs and Volume Controls

Input Jacks Explained

Describes the Bright, Normal, Parallel, and Series input jacks.

Channel Volume Controls

High Power Tube Amplifier Safety

Never Operate Without a Speaker

Warns against operating the amp without a speaker load.

Tube Handling and Installation

Peavey Artist Specifications

General

Effects	Reverb
Speaker Configuration	1x12"
Channels	2
EQ	3-band
Type	Guitar Combo Amplifier