Peavey PVi 8500 - Channel Strip; EQ and Tone Shaping Controls; Signal Level and Routing Controls; Input Jack Descriptions

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HIGH EQ
This High EQ shelving type of active tone control varies the treble
frequencies (+/- 15 dB at 12 kHz) and is designed to remove noise or
add brilliance to the signal, depending on the quality of the source.
MID MORPH
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EQ
Where most mid-range controls work at just one frequency, the
Mid-Morph works at two. When turned counterclockwise, it cuts at
250 Hz to reduce frequencies that muddy the sound. When turned
clockwise, it boosts at 4 kHz to add intelligibility to vocals. Either
way, improved vocal or instrument denition can be achieved.
LOW EQ
A shelving type of EQ that varies the bass frequency levels (+/- 15 dB
at 80 Hz). Low EQ adds depth to thin-sounding signals or cleans up
the muddy ones. As with any EQ, use sparingly. Too much of this EQ
can give you a booming bottom end.
MONITOR SEND
The monitor send adjusts the level of the channel signal added to
the monitor send. Keep in mind the monitor send can be assigned
to one of two power ampliers and power an external monitor
speaker.
EFX - DIGITAL EFFECTS
This control adjusts the level of the channel signal added to the
eects mix. The signal is sent to the internal eects processor.
Turning the knob to the left (0) will turn o eects on the associated
channel, while turning the knob to the right will increase the
amount of the selected eect.
LEVEL
This control sets the signal level sent to the main mix.
CLIP
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signal coming into the channel is too strong, potentially causing
distortion. Turn down the Level control (6) until the Clip light is no
longer present. If you are having diculty getting a clean signal, try
varying the output of the connected device.
SIG
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signal at the input of the channel. If you are having trouble
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microphone, instrument or cable that is connected to the channel.
MIC/LINE INPUT
This combination input jack can accept either a 1/4” (balanced or
unbalanced) input or an XLR balanced, low-impedance connection.
The tip is positive on the 1/4” balanced input, and pin 2 is positive
on the XLR.
MIC/HI Z INPUT
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impedance microphones, acoustic/electric guitars or other high
impedance sources equipped with a 1/4" plug (TS).
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