Peavey PVi 8500

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11
Media Input
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12b
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16
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XLR BALANCED INPUT
Channel 8 is designed specically for pre-recorded
(program) music, but can also be used with a
microphone. This XLR input provides a balanced low
impedance connection.
MIC OR MEDIA SELECT BUTTON
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MEDIA INPUT
These inputs, both RCA and 1/8” accept a stereo input
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frequency that is closest to the frequency that is feeding
back will illuminate over the slider to be adjusted. Slowly
bring the corresponding slider down until feedback is
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GRAPHIC EQ
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These EQs are used to make minor adjustments to the
overall mix and should be used sparingly.
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speaker protection circuit.
Peavey’s award winning speaker protection circuit is built
into the PV
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8500/PVi 8500 and activated automatically to
maximize the power amplier without fear of distortion.
POWER AMP INPUT SELECT
This control allows the user to select whether the 2nd
power amplier receives its signal from the Master
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This allows the user to run both power amps for mains,
or use power amp 1 for mains and power amp 2 for
monitors.
MONITOR VOLUME
The master level control adjusts the level of the signal
coming out the Monitor send 1/4” jack. It can also be
assigned to feed the 2nd power amplier via selector
switch (16).
MASTER VOLUME
The master level control for the main mix and the overall
volume of the powered mixer.
MAIN EQ ASSIGN
This switch allows the user the ability to assign the
graphic EQ (14) to either the Main or Monitor mix.
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16
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