User manual PEAVEY DEUCE

[. . . ] Its impressive 4 SUB GROUPS, 6 AUX, L/R and MONO outputs place the DEUCE in a league of its own. Additionally, each SUB group features a high-quality dynamic compressor that can be used on the corresponding SUB mix, or can be patched to any channel INSERT. compact package design and rugged construction make the DEUCE ideal for "the road" or for permanent installations. Covering both the RQ 4324 and the RQ 4332, this guide describes the features and controls found on your new mixer: · 24 (RQ 4324) or 32 (RQ 4332) input channels; each with GAIN, EQ, AUX and PAN controls, as well as SUB, L/R and MONO assign buttons · Innovative chassis design with recessed back panel connectors (ideal for desktop placement) · Two RETURNs, each with switchable low-cut (150 Hz) filter, level control, bus assignment, mute and AFL · SUB group and MASTER CLIP LEDs sample at summing amp and post-FADER EXPLANATION OF TERMS BUSES ­ The signal paths through the mixer from the channels to the various outputs. [. . . ] POLARITY This switch reverses the polarity of both the XLR and LINE input connectors to compensate for an out-of-phase signal that would otherwise cause frequency (phase) cancellations in the mix. If you have a MONO line source, use a Y cable or one of the channels with a MONO line input. They are connected in parallel with the STEREO 1/4" LINE INPUTS (19). MASTER SECTION FEATURES AND CONTROLS AUX SENDS (21) LEVEL This control sets the output level of the various AUX mixes and is adjustable from no output (­ ) to +10 dB. When the MUTE switch is disengaged, the LED functions as a clip (PK) indicator that will illuminate at 2 dB below clipping. Selecting AFL allows monitoring of AUX SENDS with the full AFL/PFL LEVEL DISPLAY (45), as well as allowing the operator to hear the output. cOMPRESSORS The compressors on the RQ Series function similarly to automatic volume controls. In other words, they put signals into a more controllable dynamic range. For example, suppose a singer sings too softly and gets buried in the mix on certain parts of a song, yet sings really loudly on other parts. To control this problem, the operator must "ride gain" (turn the volume up and down to achieve a constant level), but these dynamic changes may be hard to anticipate. The RQ's compressors are factory set at a ratio of 4 to 1, meaning that for every 4 dB of change in input signal, the output changes 1 dB. NOTE: The CLIP LED can illuminate before the rest of the array indicating the summing amp is clippping. (30) LEFT, RIGHT, MONO (OUTPUT ASSIGN) These switches determine where the SUB mix signal is being sent. For example, if each individual drum mic is assigned to SUB 1, depressing the LEFT button will send the drum SUB mix to the LEFT OUT on the rear panel. (32) AFL/AFL LED This switch directs the post-fader signal from the respective SUB group to the HEADPHONE OUTPUT (42) and is displayed in the AFL/PFL LEVEL DISPLAY (45). (33) SUB FADER This control determines how much signal is present at the selected output. If the output level is too quiet or too loud at unity gain, the GAIN and FADER settings on the channels assigned to the SUB mix should be checked. If two SUB mixes, SUB 1 and SUB 2 for example, are intended to be in stereo, adjust both FADERS equally and simultaneously to preserve balance. rETURNS (34) LOW CUT This switch activates the low-cut (150 Hz -18 dB/per octave) filter. With this feature engaged, input frequencies below 150 Hz will be rejected. Especially when using reverb, the low-cut filter is useful in reducing "low-end rumble" and making resultant sounds less "muddy". (35) AUX 1 & AUX 2 These controls determine the level of the signal returned to the respective AUX bus, allowing musicians/singers to hear external effects. [. . . ] Speakers, baskets, drivers, diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers) and all Accessories Tubes and Meters Duration 2 years *(+ 3 years) 2 years *(+ 1 year) 3 years *(+ 2 years) 1 year *(+ 1 year) 2 years 1 year 90 days [*Denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase. What Peavey Will Do We will repair or replace (at Peavey's discretion) products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for warranty service, the consumer must pay initial shipping charges. If the repairs are covered by warranty, Peavey will pay the return shipping charges. [. . . ]