Peavey MD-III

CHANNELS
GAIN (1)
Varies the gain of the channel input stage to allow a wide in¬
put dynamic range. Proper adjustment of the input gain is aid¬
ed by observance of the LIMIT LED.
HIGH (2)
An active tone control (shelving type ±15 dB) that varies the
high frequency boost or cut.
MID FREQUENCY (3)
The (inner) “MID” is an active control capable of 15 dB of
boost or cut at the center frequency selected by the (outer)
“FREQUENCY'’ control. Frequency range is variable from
200 Hz to 5 kHz.
LOW (4)
An active tone control (shelving type, ±15 dB) that varies the
low frequency boost or cut.
AUX A (5)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX A mix. The signal at this point is PRE the EQ and
channel fader, and is controlled by the AUX A send and in¬
put gain control. May be used as a monitor send control.
AUX B (6)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX B mix. The signal at this point is PRE the EQ and
channel fader, and is controlled by the AUX B send and in¬
put gain control. May be used as a monitor send control.
AUX C (7)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX C mix. The signal at this point is determined by the
INPUT GAIN (1)/AUX C LEVEL/and PRE/POST (9) switch.
With the PRE/POST switch in the "in” position the action of
this control is POST and the signal is affected by the EQ and
channel FADER. The “out” position is PRE and the signal
is unaffected by the EQ or the channel FADER.
AUX D (8)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX D mix. The signal at this point is determined by the
INPUT GAIN (1)/AUX D LEVEL/and PRE/POST (9) switch.
With the PRE/POST switch in the “in” position the action of
this control is POST and the signal is affected by the EQ and
channel FADER. The “out” position is PRE and the signal
is unaffected by the EQ or the channel FADER. (See opera¬
tional note on AUX C and D PRE/POST switch number 9)
AUX C AND D PRE/POST SWITCH (9)
Used to select the source of the AUX C and D Channel sends.
When the PRE/POST switch is in the “in” position, the AUX
C and D sends are POST the EQ and channel FADER. In the
“out” position, the AUX C and D sends are PRE the EQ and
channel fader. NOTE: PRE operation is normal for stage
monitor mix applications, and POST is normally used for ef¬
fects/signal processors. (See operational note)
OPERATIONAL NOTE
Your new MD III mixing console offers exceptional AUX send
capability from each channel. Overview of AUX configura¬
tion... The send capability of AUX A and B is “fixed” PRE,
and the send capability of AUX E and F is “fixed” POST.
Stage monitor mix applications usually require “PRE" sends
from the console and effects/signal processing applications
normally require “post” sends from the console. Notice we
have labeled “all” channel send controls “AUX,” indicating
multi-use functionality. However, the AUX A and B sends will
most likely be used for monitor mixes and AUX E and F sends
will most likely be used for signal processing. There are “two"
additional sends labeled AUX C and D, which are “SWIT-
CHABLE” PRE or POST With the PRE/POST switch in the
“out” position, AUX sends C and D are PRE. This configura¬
tion offers “four” separate PRE monitor sends (AUX A. B,
C, and D), and “two" POST effects sends (AUX E and F). With
the PRE/POST switch in the “in" position AUX sends C and
D are POST. This configuration offers “four” separate POST
effects sends (AUX C, D, E, and F). and "two” PRE monitor
sends (AUX A and B).
AUX E (10)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX E mix. The signal at this point is POST the EQ and
channel fader, and is controlled by the AUX E send and in¬
put gain control. Should normally be used as an effects/signal
processing send.
AUX F (11)
Used to adjust the level of signal sent from the channel to
the AUX F mix. The signal at this point is POST the EQ and
channel fader, and is controlled by the AUX F send and in¬
put gain control. Should normally be used as an effects/signal
processing send.
PAN (12)
For stereo operation, PAN is used to mix the channel to Left,
Right, or in-between in the "stereo image." For Mono (2x1)
operation, PAN enables channel assignment to the Left or
Right submasters (see #30).
LIMIT LED (13)
Indicates when the signal level in the channel is too high. It
illuminates when the channel signal reaches approximately
+18 dBV.
PFL SWITCH (14)
Used to route a post EQ signal to the headphones for cueing
purposes. The PFL system is active when the switch is in the
“in” position.
CHANNEL LEVEL SLIDER (15)
Determines the level of the channel. Calibration is in dB and
level is variable from -infinity (off) to +10 dB. This should be
operated near the “0 dB” (unity gain) indicator whenever
possible to assure an optimum balance between channel
noise and headroom.
MASTER SECTION
AUX RETURN SECTION
NOTE: There are four AUX returns provided for routing signals
back into the master mix section. These returns (A, B, C, and
D) are totally independent of the AUX sends and AUX outputs.
AUX A RETURN
TO AUX A (16)
Allows the AUX A return to be assigned to the AUX A mix.
TO AUX B (17)
Allows the AUX A return to be assigned to the AUX B mix.
LEVEL (18)
When an outboard effects device is connected into the AUX
A return jack, this control regulates the level of the effect in
the Left or Right mix. Must be used together with AUX A Pan.
PAN (19)
Allows the effects return signal to be assigned to Left Main,
Right Main, or both.