Peavey PA 200 User Manual

The new PA-200 is a compact portable
sound reinforcement MIXER/AMPLIFIER
featuring a rugged 100 Watt power stage. This
compact but powerful unit is capable of
handling most any club. or lounge perfor-
mance, as well as the smaller concerts.
Because of the super heavy duty silicon
output devices and the large aluminum heat-
sink, the PA-200 has the extra measure of
durability required for demanding commercial
applications. |
The PA-200 is a four channel nicer ple
fier with the capability of handling up to-
eight microphones or instruments because of
its extremely wide dynamic range. Each
channel of the 200 features separate volume,
low and high equalization, and effects con-
trols to enable the operator to control each
microphone or instrument's tone and
response characteristics. The master section
of the PA-200 provides controls for added
flexibility. These master controls enable the
operator to more fully control the output in
order to create a more balanced sound. The
reverb effect is Sooper from the optional
remote footswitch.
1. The gain control serves to vary the gain
of the preamp. The preamps of the new 200
PA are of the variable feedback type which
allows lowest noise. and ‘maximum perfor
mance.
2. The effects send. condol determines the
amount of signal from each channel mixed
into the effects/reverb ‘system. ‘This control is
used to determine the. amount of drive.to the
internal reverb unit as well as determining the
amount of signal delivered to the effects
output jack (11).
3. The low equalization control deter-
mines the low frequency response of the
individual channel. The 200 PA low control is
a type of electronic crossover which acts as a
volume control for the low frequencies.
Because of the design of this control, it is.
possible to obtain both low boost and cut.
The vertical position (0) will yield a flat
response. Clockwise operation results in a
boost and counter- CIOE AWISE operation results |
in a cut.
4. The high eqiidlization control deter-
mines the high frequency response of the
individual channel. The. high control is part of
an electronic crossover and functions as a
volume control for the high frequencies. The
vertical (0) position yields flat response, while —
clockwise settings boost highs and counter-
clockwise settings yield a high cut.
5,6. Each channel of the PA-200 is
equipped with two input jacks which are con- ©
nected in a unique circuit that allows a wide
range of inputs to be handled. When only one
microphone is used, the “A” input jack is |
more sensitive than ‘the “B” input jack. This
high and low gain feature enables optimum
microphone matching. If a high output
microphone is overloading the sensitive “A”
input, simply reconnect this mike into the
low gain “B” jack. When two inputs are used
in each channel, the input circuit automati-
cally balances to equalize the gain in both
= jacks. This simple, but effective, switching
system gives the user much greater flexi-
bility. in choice of input sensitivities and
overload protection.
MASTER SECTION
The PA-200 master section contains the
necessary controls to enable the user to
obtain overall control of the mixing functions
as well as providing an additional clear
channel to enable use of an additional mic or
effects unit. A complete patch panel is pro-
vided for using the PA-200 in conjunction
with other equipment.
7. The master gain control controls the
level of the master mixer by use of variable
negative feedback. The use of active mixing
allows your PA-200 Mixer/Amplifier to
perform as well as many studio mixing con-
soles. This method is the same used on the
latest recording mixers and yields the least
distortion and noise than any other method.
The master gain sets the level for the entire
system. The master gain should be set ap-
proximately in the middle position (4-6),
and fine- adjustment in volume should be
made with the individual controls. on each-
channel. .
3. The: auxiliary level control is a clear
channel input that is capable of. handling
either a ‘microphone ` or outputs from effects
units. This auxiliary channel feeds into the
main mixing buss and is actually an additional
unequalized - input channel. The auxiliary
input (12) is the jack associated with this
control. This- channel is ideal for use with ©
echo or effects units with the signal for these
-being derived from the effects output. jack.
9. The reverb return is the control that
determines how much of the delayed (reverb)
signal is blended back into the master mixer.
The reverb return level control must be
turned up before any reverb effect is heard at
the output. The reverb return level should be
-= get so that the individual effects send controls

Peavey PA 200 Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	PA 200
Category	Amplifier
Language	English