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    PV ® 8 Compact Mixer Operations Guide For more information on other great Peavey products, go to your local Peavey dealer or online at www.peav ey .com[...]

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    2 Intended to aler t the user to the presence of uninsulated “ dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Intended to aler t the user of the presence of impor tant operating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the literature accompanying th[...]

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    3 I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T S S A A F F E E T T Y Y I I N N S S T T R R U U C C T T I I O O N N S S W W A A R R N N I I N N G G : : When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read these instructions. 2. K eep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follo w all instructions. 5[...]

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    4 PV ® 8 Compact Mixer Description Congratulations on purchasing the P eavey PV8 compact mixer . The PV8 is a studio -quality mixing console designed to meet diverse needs while occupying only a small space. This is the perfect console for small venue performances or home recording environments. Please read this guide carefully to ensure your pers[...]

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    5 Gain (1) This control establishes the nominal operating level for the channel. The input gain can be adjusted over a wide range to compensate for soft voices or very loud drums. T o maximize the signal-to-noise ratio the gain should be set to the proper level with the channel level control (9) set to 0 . If the clip LED comes on and remains lit, [...]

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    6 Phantom P ower LED (10) This LED lights when the Phantom P ower Switch (11) has been engaged. Phantom P ower Switch (11) Applies +48 VDC V oltage to the input XLR connectors to power microphones requiring phantom power . If phantom power is used, do not connect unbalanced dynamic microphones or other devices to the XLR inputs that cannot handle t[...]

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    Mic (XLR) Inputs (24) XLR balanced inputs optimized for a microphone or other low impedance source. Pin 2 is the positive input. Because of the wide range of gain adjustment, signal levels up to +14 dBu can be accommodated. Line ( 1 ⁄ 4 ” ) Inputs (25) 1 ⁄ 4 ” balanced (TRS) 10 k Ohm impedance input. The tip is the positive input and should[...]

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    EFX Return (30) The EFX Return inputs (Left/Mono‚ Right) feature two 1 ⁄ 4 " TS jacks. These inputs can be used with Tip‚ Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors. The EFX Return is controlled via the EFX/R eturn Level Control (19). Left/Right Outputs (31) The Left/Right Outputs feature two 1 ⁄ 4 " TRS[...]

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    9 PAN Meridian, MS 39301 Peavey Electronics Corp. P. O. Box 2898 Sheet Title: Title: Sheet Date: of B A 2 1 B A 2 1 C 4 HI PASS HI PASS +48V BALANCE CONTOUR LO HI CONTOUR LO HI EQ LO MID HI EQ LO MID HI EQ LO MID HI + - RIGHT TAPE -L/R SELECT POWER PHANTOM RIGHT LEFT LINE RIGHT LEFT XLR LEVEL EFX RETURN LEFT/MONO RIGHT TAPE OUTPUT HEADPHONES CONTRO[...]

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    10 P P V V ® 8 8 C C o o m m p p a a c c t t C C o o n n s s o o l l e e S S P P E E C C I I F F I I C C A A T T I I O O N N S S F unction Microphone (150 Ohms) Line (10 k Ohms) Stereo Line Input Aux Returns T ape Input Z (Ohms min) 2.2 k 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k Input Gain Setting Max Gain (63 dB) Min Gain (10 dB) Max Gain (43 dB) Min Gain (-10 dB) M [...]

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    11 Output Master Left/ Right Monitor Send Effects Sends Residual Noise -98 dBu -90 dBu -84 dBu -103 dBu -84 dBu -103 dBu -84 dBu S/ N Ratio (Ref: +4 dBu) 102 dB 94 d B 90 d B 107 dB 88 d B 107 dB 88 d B T est Conditions Master Fader Down‚ Channel Levels Down Master Fader Nominal‚ Channel Levels Down All controls nominal‚ mic gain minimum All [...]

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    12 PV ® 8 Kompakt-Mischpult Beschreibung Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Sie haben gerade ein P eavey PV8 Kompakt-Mischpult erworben. Der PV8 ist ein Mischpult, das trotz seiner geringen Maße Studioqualität liefert und die verschiedensten Bedürfnisse erfüllt. Der PV8 ist das perfekte Mischpult für kleine V eranstaltungen oder das Heimstudio. Lesen S[...]

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    13 V V O O R R D D E E R R S S E E I I T T E E Gain (1) Mit diesem Regler wird der Nennbetriebspegel für den K anal eingestellt. Die Eingangsverstärkung kann über einen weiten Bereich eingestellt werden, um zarte Stimmen oder sehr laute Drums zu kompensieren. Um den Rauschabstand zu maximieren, sollte die V erstärkung auf den korrekten Pegel mi[...]

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    Phantomspeisung-LED (10) Diese LED leuchtet auf , wenn der Phantomspeisung-Schalter (11) gedrückt wurde. Phantomspeisung-Schalter (11) V ersorgt die Eingangs- XLR-Stecker mit 48 V Gleichstrom, um Mikrofone mit Phantomspeisung zu betreiben. Wird die Phantomspeisung verwendet, dürfen keine unsymmetrierten dynamischen Mikrofone oder anderen Geräte [...]

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    15 R R Ü Ü C C K K S S E E I I T T E E 35 36 37 38 Headphone-P egel (21) Mit diesem Regler wird der Ausgangspegel für K opfhörer und Abhörraum eingestellt. Um Hörschäden zu vermeiden, muss dieser Regler vollständig im entgegengesetzten Uhrzeigersinn heruntergedreht werden, bevor Sie Kopfhörer verwenden. Drehen Sie den Knopf langsam im Uhrz[...]

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    16 A/B -Schalter (29) Der A/B -Eingangswahlschalter erweitert die Fähigkeiten des PV ® 8-Mischpults, da zwei Stereoquellen an jeden Stereo-Line-Eingang angeschlossen werden können. Anstatt sie nochmals anschließen zu müssen, kann mit dem Schalter ausgewählt werden, welche Eingangsklinken aktiv sind.connected to each stereo line input. Instead[...]

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    17 35 36 37 38 Netzadaptereingang (35) Zum Anschließen des beiliegenden Netzteils. Das Netzteil muss an den PV ® 8 angeschlossen werden, bevor dieser an eine Stromquelle angeschlossen wird.. Nur Adapter mit 16 V W echselstrom, 1 A verwenden. Hinweis: Nur durch P eavey-Ersatzteil Nr . 70902571 (USA) oder 70902572 (Export) ersetzen. P ower-Schalter[...]

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    18 PV ® 8 Console de Mixage Compacte Description Félicitations pour l’achat de la P eavey PV8, unité de mixage au format table. La PV8 est idéale pour toutes applications d’enregistrement ou de diffusion où la compacité du matériel est importante. Caractéristiques ➡ Quatre entrées XLR Micro ➡ Deux canaux Stéréo avec entrées Jack[...]

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    Gain (1) Ce contrôle vous permet d’ajuster la sensibilité d’entrée du canal correspondant, celui-ci pouvant s’accommoder de la plupart des types de signaux. P our maximiser la qualité du signal, le niveau de celui-ci dans le canal doit être fait avec le niveau de sortie ajusté à 0. Si la Led d’écrètage s’illumine de facon prolong[...]

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    Phantom P ower LED (10) Cette LED s’illumine pour vous indiquer que l’alimentation Phantom est active. Phantom P ower Switch (11) Cet interrupteur vous permet d’activer ou de désactiver l’alimentation Phantom de votre unité. Celle-ci se traduit par une tension de 48V appliquées aux entrées XLR. Si l’alimentation est active, assurez-vo[...]

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    21 P P A A N N N N E E A A U U A A R R R R I I È È R R E E 24 25 26 27 30 28 29 32 34 33 31 Headphone Level (21) Ce contrôle vous permet d’ajuster le niveau du signal d’écoute (sortie casque et sortie ‘Control Room’). Assurez- vous de positionner le volume au minimum lors d’une première écoute, puis d’augmenter doucement jusqu’a[...]

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    22 35 36 37 38 EFX Return (30) Les entrées de retour f ’effets (EFX Return) sont composées de deux Jack 1/4" symétriques (TRS). Ces sorties peuvent être utilisées avec des Jacks 2 (TS) ou 3 (TRS) conducteurs et leur niveau ajusté par le contrôle EFX/Return Level (12). Left/Right Outputs (31) Les sorties principales Droite/Gauche sont [...]

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    23 PAN Meridian, MS 39301 Peavey Electronics Corp. P. O. Box 2898 Sheet Title: Title: Sheet Date: of B A 2 1 B A 2 1 C 4 HI PASS HI PASS +48V BALANCE CONTOUR LO HI CONTOUR LO HI EQ LO MID HI EQ LO MID HI EQ LO MID HI + - RIGHT TAPE -L/R SELECT POWER PHANTOM RIGHT LEFT LINE RIGHT LEFT XLR LEVEL EFX RETURN LEFT/MONO RIGHT TAPE OUTPUT HEADPHONES CONTR[...]

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    24 C C o o n n s s o o l l e e d d e e M M i i x x a a g g e e C C o o m m p p a a c c t t e e P P V V ® 8 8 S S P P E E C C I I F F I I C C A A T T I I O O N N S S F onction Microphone (150 Ohms) Ligne (10 k Ohms) Entrées Ligne Stereo Retour Aux Enregistreur/ Platine Impédance Z (Ohms min) 2.2 k 10 k 10 k 10 k 10 k Gain d’Entrée Max Gain (63[...]

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    25 Sortie Sor ties Gauche/Droite Sor tie pour envoi Moniteur Sor tie pour envoi d’effets Bruit Résiduel -98 dBu -90 dBu -84 dBu -103 dBu -84 dBu -103 dBu -84 dBu Rapport Signal/ Bruit (réf: +4 dBu) 102 dB 94 d B 90 d B 107 dB 88 d B 107 dB 88 d B Conditions de Mesure Fader principaux et gain de canaux en position minimum Fader principaux en pos[...]

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    26 PV ® 8 Mezcladora Compacta Descripción Felicidades en la compre de tu mezcladora compacta PV8 de P eavey . La PV8 es una consola con calidad para mezclas de estudio diseñada para cubrir necesidades diversas mientras ocupa un espacio pequeño. Es la consola perfecta para presentaciones en lugares chicos o para grabación en casa. P or favor le[...]

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    27 Ganancia (1) Este control establece el nivel nominal de operación del canal. La ganancia de entrada puede ser ajustada en un rango amplio para compensar voces muy suaves o baterías muy fuertes. P ara maximizar la razón señal-ruido, la ganancia debe ser ajustada al nivel apropiado con el control de nivel (9) ajustado a 0. Si el LED de saturac[...]

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    28 LED de Corriente Phantom (10) Este LED se enciende para indicar que el Interruptor de Corriente Phantom (11) está activado. Interruptor de Corriente Phantom (11) Aplica una corriente de +48 VDC a las entradas XLR para alimentar micrófonos que requieran corriente phantom. Si se usa la corriente phantom, no se deben conectar micrófonos dinámic[...]

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    29 P P A A N N E E L L T T R R A A S S E E R R O O 24 25 26 27 30 28 29 32 34 33 31 Salida de Auriculares (20) La Salida de Auriculares es un conectador de 1/4” TRS (Punta = izquierda, anillo = derecha, manga = tierra). La señal enviada a esta salida normalmente es la mezcla Izq./Der . Cuanto el interruptor de Cinta a Cuarto de Control es activa[...]

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    30 Entradas RCA (28) Estas entradas RCA funcionan como entradas estéreo. El selector de entrada A/B debe estar en la posición “B” para que estos conectadores estén activos. Selector A/B (29) El selector de entrada A/B incrementa la capacidad de la mezcladora PV ® 8 permitiendo que se conecten dos entradas estéreo a cada entrada estéreo. E[...]

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    31 35 36 37 38 Entrada de Convertidor de Corriente (35) Usa esta entrada para conectar la fuente de poder incluida. Asegúrate que la fuente de poder está conectada a la PV ® 8 antes de conectarla a la fuente de corriente. Usa solamente un adaptador 16 V AC A. Nota: SI es necesario reemplazar la pieza, hazlo solamente con la pieza P eavey numero [...]

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    32 N N o o t t e e s s : :[...]

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    35 PEA VEY ELECTRONICS COR PORA TION LI MITE D WARRA NTY Effective Date: July 1, 1998 W W h h a a t t T T h h i i s s W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y C C o o v v e e r r s s Y our Peavey W arranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada. W W h h a a t t T T h h i i s s W W a a r [...]

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    Featur es and specifications subject to change without notice. Peav ey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian • MS • 39301 (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www .peavey .com ©2004 Printed in the U.S.A. 2/04[...]