Peavey Q 215FX User manual

Brand: Peavey

Model: Q 215FX

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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Q 215FX Dual 15-Band Graphic Equalizer

O WNER’ S M ANUAL

Q 215FX

Dual 15-Band Graphic Equalizer with FLS

Constant Q Filters

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E N G L I S H

Congratulations on purchasing the Q

™

215FX! Peavey engineers have taken graphic equalizers to the next

level with its introduction. We trust that you are eager to place this unit into YOUR system ASAP.

The Q215FX offers two channels with 15 bands of 2/3 octave filters featuring superior constant “Q” devices.

Each channel has Peavey's exclusive FLS

™

Feedback Locating System that consists of LED indicators

above the frequency bands to identify the presence of a high energy signal (usually feedback). This sophisti-

cated feedback detector system will allow you to quickly identify and remove feedback. It works like this:

when the feedback detection circuit detects the frequency band with the most energy, it causes the LED

above the associated frequency band to illuminate. By moving the fader downward for that band, the likeli-

hood of feedback is reduced/eliminated.

Most use the Q

™

215FX in one of two ways:

1. To catch and reduce/eliminate feedback “on-the-fly” during a performance.

2. To determine frequency bands that are susceptible to feedback BEFORE the performance, eliminating

them in advance. How do you do this? After the system is set up, slowly bring up the microphone levels.

As they start to feedback, note the LED activity on the Q

™

215FX feedback bands. Move the faders to

decrease the “identified” bands. Now you have eliminated a high percentage of potential feedback

problems before the performance even begins!

NOTE: It is common for feedback to be active over several frequency bands. Also, go easy when making

fader adjustments since extreme movements will affect your performance and be counter productive. If any

operational questions come up, be sure and contact our Customer Service department at (601) 483-5365.

Thanks for supporting Peavey!

OPERATION NOTE

For best results, set the mixer levels high enough to cause the Feedback Locating System LEDs to become

active (0 dBV, 1 V RMS). This may require you to turn down the power amp to maintain an acceptable

volume level.

This equalizer is designed to provide room equalization, feedback control and system tone control. No

amount of equalization will correct an acoustically bad room/mic/speaker arrangement or completely correct

the response of a poor loudspeaker.

Always begin with all sliders in the “O” position and avoid excessively cutting large segments of the audio

passband, which would limit the system’s dynamic range.

Exercise caution when attempting to boost equalization below cutoff of the speaker system. Typical sound

reinforcement enclosures are not designed for 20 Hz performance and transducer damage could result.

FRONT PANEL FEATURES

EQUALIZER SECTION (1)

There are two 15-band 2/3-octave filter sets. The filters are constant “Q” devices located at ISO center

frequencies. Effective equalization range is from 25 Hz to 16 kHz per channel. Maximum cut per frequency

is 18 dB and the boost per frequency is 12 dB.

AUTOMATIC FEEDBACK LOCATING LEDS (2)

When feedback occurs, the LED of the frequency band that is feeding back will illuminate, indicating the

slider to be adjusted. The LED will remain illuminated for a few seconds even after the feedback is gone.

This is to allow you to see where the feedback is if the feedback goes away before any correction is made. If

there is no feedback occurring, the LED of the frequency band with the most signal in it will illuminate. Just

because the LED is illuminated does not mean that there is feedback occurring.

OPERATING THE FEEDBACK LOCATING SYSTEM

The feedback locating system is normally used in one of two ways.

1. To catch and reduce/eliminate feedback “on-the-fly” during a performance.

2. To determine frequency bands that are susceptible to feedback before the performance, and elimi-

nate them in advance. This is done after the system is set up, by bringing up the microphone levels

slowly to the point of feedback. As they start to feedback, note the LED activity on the Q

™

215FX.

Move the faders to decrease the “identified” bands. Now you have eliminated a high percentage of

potential feedback problems before the performance even begins.

Note: It is not uncommon for feedback to occur over several frequency bands. Also, go easy when making

fader adjustments since extreme movements will affect your performance and be counter productive. Some

feedback or ringing, although audible, may not be louder than the other program material and may not light

an LED.

GAIN (3)

Calibrated control for regulating overall gain of the equalizer section. Unity gain throughout the signal chain

may be maintained by recovering lost signal at this point.

For example: Assume the equalization process has introduced a signal loss of -6 dB by negative (-) adjust-

ment of the EQ section. The gain should then be adjusted to +6 to maintain unity gain through the equalizer.

LOW CUT (4)

Provides high pass filtering at 40 Hz in the “in” position. Low frequency roll-off is at 12 dB per octave.

LOW CUT LED (5)

With the Low Cut switch in the “in” position, this LED will illuminate indicating a low frequency roll-off at

12 dB per octave at 40 Hz

BYPASS LED (6)

This LED will illuminate when the Bypass switch is in the “in” position, indicating that the EQ and gain

controls are bypassed.

BYPASS (7)

In bypass mode (switch in), the input signal is routed directly to the output and is unaffected by all front panel

controls except the low cut filter.

LED LEVEL METER (8)

This multicolored LED ladder indicates output level.

POWER SWITCH (9)

Used to turn AC mains power on or off.

REAR PANEL FEATURES

LINE CORD-120V PRODUCTS ONLY (10)

We have incorporated a 2-wire line (mains) cable for power on the Q231 FX.

Power requirements:

Domestic: 120 V AC / 60 Hz / 20 W.

Export: 230 V AC / 50/60 Hz / 20 W.

NOTE: CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

NOTE: FOR UK ONLY

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the colored markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: (1) The wire which is colored green and yellow

must be connected to the terminal which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol or colored green or

green and yellow. (2) The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with

the letter N or the color black. (3) The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which

is marked with the letter L or color red.

1/4" OUTPUTS (11)

Two 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (stereo) jacks (one per channel) provide balanced outputs when

used with stereo (TRS) 1/4" plugs and 2-conductor shielded cables. When used with a mono

1/4" phone plug, the outputs are unbalanced. The Tip is in phase (+) and the Ring is out of

phase (-). Balanced operation of output will allow a 6 dB increase in output level.

XLR OUTPUTS (12)

This XLR jack provides an electronically balanced output that is electrically the same as the 1/4" TRS output

(11). Using this balanced output will provide a 6 dB increase from unbalanced operation.

1/4" INPUTS (13)

Two 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve (stereo) jacks (one per channel) provide balanced inputs when used with stereo

(TRS) 1/4" plugs and 2-conductor shielded cables. When used with a mono 1/4" phone plug, the inputs are

unbalanced. The Tip is in phase ( + ) and the Ring is out of phase ( - ).

XLR INPUTS (14)

This XLR jack providees a balanced input that is elecrically the same as the 1/4" TRS input (13).

Back Panel:

11 12 1413 11 12 1413

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215FX SPECIFICATIONS

All specifications are typical unless otherwise noted.

0 dBV = l volt

All specifications are referenced to nominal output level (0 dBV)

unless otherwise stated.

All measurements are wideband 20 Hz to 20 kHz unless

otherwise stated.

NOTE: All specs measured at 1 V RMS input and unbalanced

output.

All sliders at mid position, all switches out unless otherwise

noted.

Frequency Response:

±1 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Distortion:

.005% 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Input Impedance:

Balanced 20 k ohms (equal impedances to

ground)

Output Impedance:

330 ohms

Maximum Input Level:

+18 dBV (8 V RMS)

Maximum Output Level:

+18 dBV (8 V RMS)

Nominal Input Level:

0 dBV (1 V RMS)

Nominal Output Level:

0 dBV (1 V RMS)

Input Headroom:

Nominal 18 dB

Output Headroom:

18 dB

Output Noise:

EQ in bypass: -100 dBV

EQ in. all flat: -98 dBV

Filter Frequencies:

25 Hz, 40 Hz, 63 Hz, 100 Hz, 160 Hz, 250 Hz,

400 Hz, 630 Hz, l kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 4 kHz,

6.3 kHz, 10 kHz, and 16 kHz

Filter Q:

2.3

Maximum Boost and Cut Filter:

+12 dB, -18 dB

Maximum Boost and Cut Gain: (Wideband Gain)

±15 dB

Low Cut Filter:

40 Hz

Power Consumption:

Domestic: 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 20 watts

Export: 220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 watts

Dimensions and Weight:

3.5" H x 19" W x 11.375" D

10.1 lbs.

Due to our efforts for constant improvements,

features and specifications listed herein are subject to change without notice.

U.S. Patent pending for circuit providing visual indication of feedback.

Q 215FX BLOCK DIAGRAM

This block diagram shows the signal path within the

unit. In order to thoroughly understand the unit's

functions please study the block diagram carefully.

1/3 OCTAVE FILTERS

GAIN

(+/- 15dB)

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

Feedback

Locator

kHz

6.3

kHz

2.5

kHz

1.6

kHz

630

kHz

400

kHz

250

160

100

NOTE: EACH FILTER HAS +12 dB / -18 dB GAIN

BALANCED

INPUT

XLR

INPUT

BALANCED

INPUT AMP

40 Hz

LOW CUT

BYPASS

OUTPUT

AMP

LED

OUTPUT

METER

BALANCED/

UNBALANCED

OUTPUT

XLR

OUTPUT

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. For example, near or in a bathtub, swimming pool, sink, wet basement,

etc.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. It should

not be placed flat against a wall or placed in a built-in enclosure that will impede the flow of cooling air.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide

blade or third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your inlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Never break off the grounding write for our free booklet

“Shock Hazard and Grounding”. Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the

power supply cord.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged

in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

15. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.

16. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably

in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to

sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational and Health Administration

(OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

8 90

6 92

4 95

3 97

2 100

1 1/2 102

1 105

1/2 110

1/4 or less 115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Ear

plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to

prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially

dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of

producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this

unit is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian, MS 39301

(601) 483-5365 • Fax (601) 486-1278 • www.peavey.com

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Peavey Q 215FX User manual

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Model: Q 215FX

Category: Supplementary music equipment

Type: User manual

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