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Peavey XR 886

Peavey XR 886
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Peavey XR 886 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePowered Mixer
Channels8
Inputs8 XLR/line inputs
Equalization3-band EQ per channel
Built-in EffectsDigital effects processor

Summary

General Description of XR886 Mixer

Channel Inputs Section

Line Input Connector

1/4" balanced input for high-level signals. Tip is positive.

Microphone Input Connector

XLR balanced low-impedance input for microphones or low-level sources.

Input Pad Control

Attenuates the input signal by 20 dB to increase dynamic range.

Polarity Switch

Reverses the phase of the input signal to prevent cancellations.

LeftMono Input

High-impedance input for line-level signals, feeds left and right inputs.

Right Input

High-impedance input for line-level signals, feeds right input.

Phantom Power Switch

Applies 40 VDC to XLR connectors to power microphones.

Channel Section Controls

Insert Connector

1/4" stereo jack for external device insertion before EQ.

Mic Gain Control

Varies input gain for wide dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio.

Low Cut Filter

75 Hz low cut filter to remove rumble and mud.

High Frequency EQ

Shelving EQ for treble frequencies +/-15 dB at 12 kHz.

Mid Frequency EQ

Controls cut/boost at selected mid-frequency, +/-15 dB.

Mid Frequency Selector

Semi-parametric sweepable mid-freq control (100 Hz to 3 kHz).

Low Frequency EQ

Shelving EQ for bass frequencies +/-15 dB at 70 Hz.

Monitor Sends (Mon 1 & 2)

Adjusts channel signal level for Monitor mix (pre-EQ).

Aux Send 1

Adjusts channel signal level for Aux mix (post-fader).

Digital Effects Send

Controls signal level to the digital effects processor bus.

Channel Operation Controls

Pan Control

Determines channel placement in stereo mix (Left, Right, or both).

Mute Button

Mutes channel signal to L&R bus, Effects, and Aux sends.

PFLClip LED Indicator

Dual function LED indicating signal level or PFL activation.

PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) Switch

Connects channel pre-fader signal to PFL mix and headphone source.

Channel Fader

Controls channel output level to the L&R bus.

Balance Control

Adjusts stereo balance for L&R bus, pan for mono signals.

Low EQ Control

Shelving EQ for bass frequencies +/-15 dB at 70 Hz.

Mid Frequency Control

Bandpass EQ for mid-range frequencies +/-15 dB at 1 kHz.

High EQ Control

Shelving EQ for treble frequencies +/-15 dB at 12 kHz.

EQ InOut Switch

Switches stereo line inputs through channel or bypasses EQ.

Line Level Control

Varies stereo input gain for optimal signal-to-noise ratio.

Master Section Inputs

Tape Input

Stereo RCA input for tape deck or CD player.

Tape Output

Stereo RCA output for connecting to a tape deck.

Lamp Connector

XLR connector for low voltage lamps.

Tape Input Level

Adjusts tape signal level to the L-R mix.

Master Section Controls

Tape Out Level

Sets main stereo signal level to tape output jack.

Feedback Locator System (FLS)

LEDs indicate frequency band energy for feedback identification.

PlayRecord Switch

Mutes signal to tape out jack to prevent feedback during recording.

Graphic Equalizers

9-band equalizers fixed on 1 octave centers for tone shaping.

Tape to Monitor Sends

Adds tape signal sum to Aux 1 or Aux 2 monitor mixes.

System Mode Switch

Configures unit as stereo or dual mono amplifier.

LED Meters

12-segment arrays monitor main L-R output levels.

Aux Master Level

Controls Aux 1 mix output level.

Aux PFLClip LED

LED indicates Aux PFL assignment or 2 dB headroom.

Effects PFL Switch

Connects effects output to PFL mix and switches headphone source.

Digital Effects Section

Effects PFLPeak LED

LED indicates effects PFL assignment or 6 dB headroom.

Effects PFL Switch

Connects digital effects output to PFL mix.

Effects Mute Switch

Mutes effects signal from processor to L-R and sends.

Effects Preset Selector

Selects presets for reverb, delay, and effects.

Master Outputs and Monitoring

TimeRate Control

Adjusts reverb/delay time or chorus/phaser/flange rate.

Effects Master Send

Controls effects mix output level to digital processor.

Effects Master Return Level

Controls digital effects output level to L&R bus.

Monitor Sends (Digital Effects)

Sends digital effects signal to monitor mixes.

DampingFeedback Control

Adjusts reverb damping, delay feedback, or depth/width.

Monitor PFLClip LEDs

LEDs for monitor overload or PFL activation.

Monitor PFL Switch

Connects monitor signal to PFL mix.

Master Output Level Controls

Monitor Master Levels

Sets overall level for Monitor 1 & 2 signals.

Master LeftRight Faders

Faders set level of left/right mix output.

Mono Mix Level

Adjusts mono mix output level.

Headphone Level Control

Adjusts headphone output volume.

Headphone Output Jack

Stereo jack for headphones, switches to PFL when active.

PFL Master Level Control

Sets level of PFL mix sent to headphone control.

PFL Active Indicator

LED indicates PFL signal overriding L-R mix.

Power Indicator

Power on LED indicator.

Master Section Outputs and Connections

L and R Outputs

1/4" balanced outputs for Left and Right mixes.

Monitor 1 and 2 Outputs

1/4" balanced outputs for Monitor 1 and 2 mixes.

Balanced Mono Output

XLR balanced output for the mono mix.

Mono Output Pad

Attenuates Mono output signal by 30 dB.

Aux Send Output

Unbalanced output for Aux mix, feeds external units.

Effects Footswitch Jack

Jack for footswitch to control effects board or Rotary Speaker.

Power Amp Inputs

Jacks break connection between preamp and EQ inputs.

Speaker Outputs

Jacks connect to speaker cabinets, min. 4 ohms impedance.

Mixer Application Examples

Sound Reinforcement Setup

Connect microphones and line-level sources for live sound.

Microphone and Line Input Connection

Connecting mics to XLR inputs, line to 1/4" inputs, using pad/polarity.

Auxiliary Amplifier Connection

Connecting to main outputs or mono output for additional amplification.

Mixer Application Examples (Continued)

Monitor Amplifier Connections

Connecting monitor amps to Mon 1/2 outputs.

External Effects Device Connection

Connecting external effects to Aux 1 output.

Effects Device Output Connection

Connecting effects outputs to channel line inputs.

Tape Recorder Connection

Connecting tape recorder to Tape input/output jacks.

Channel Insert Usage

Using inserts on channels 1-4 for compressors or EQ.

Aux 1 as Sub Mix

Using Aux 1 as an additional sub mix.

Mixdown Deck Connection

Connecting outputs to two-track mixdown deck inputs.

Input Specifications

Microphone Input Specs

Input impedance, gain range, levels, and connector type.

Line Input Specs

Input impedance, gain range, levels, and connector type.

Insert Return Specs

Input impedance, gain range, levels, and connector type.

Stereo Line Input Specs

Input impedance, gain range, levels, and connector type.

Tape Input Specs

Input impedance, gain range, levels, and connector type.

Output Specifications

Main LR Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Mono Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Monitor Master Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Aux Send Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Channel Insert Send Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Headphone Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Tape Output Specs

Output impedance, levels, and connector type.

Technical Specifications

Gain Specifications

Details input gain adjustment ranges for various inputs.

Frequency Response

Specifies frequency response for different outputs.

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

THD values for mic to L-R output.

Graphic Equalizer Details

Details EQ filter bandwidth, frequencies, and limits.

Power Amplifier Ratings

Specifies power output, gain, and distortion.

Compression Features

Details DDT dynamic range, hum/noise, cooling, protection.

Additional Technical Specifications

Hum and Noise Levels

Residual noise levels for outputs under various conditions.

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

EIN value for mic inputs.

Crosstalk Performance

Measures adjacent channel and left/right output crosstalk.

Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR)

CMRR values for mic inputs.

Meter System Description

Description of L/R Master meter type and reference.

SignalOverload Indicator Behavior

Details LED indicator behavior for clipping.

Lamp Power Specifications

Specifies voltage and current for lamp connector.

Power Requirement Details

Details voltage, frequency, and wattage for domestic/export.

Limited Warranty Information

One-Year Product Warranty

Warranty for product defects, excluding certain parts.

90-Day Tubes and Meters Warranty

Warranty for tubes and meters.

Warranty Conditions and Exclusions

Conditions that void the warranty and limitations.

Warranty Registration Instructions

How to register the product for warranty service.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

General guidelines for safe operation and handling of the product.

Noise Exposure Warnings

Information on potential hearing loss from high noise levels.

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