Peavey S-14 Music Mixer User Manual


 
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Planning the installation:
The different inputs on the S-14 are designed for different functions. Before starting the installation, it is important
to plan what will be connected to each input and output.
NOTE: Many of the benefits that the S-14 offers require careful initial setup. This can all be quickly undone by
curious fingers on a panel full of neat looking knobs and switches. When you plan and install this product, make
sure that it is installed where the operator can hear the sound system but where it is protected from un-
authorized experts. And remember, your job is not complete until these settings have been marked and recorded
on paper with copies at the mix console and in a safe location. You may also wish to use adhesive arrows, such
as those available from Peavey, on the control surface to indicate preferred settings.
The Automatic Mix Channels (1–4) are designed primarily for spoken word. Of those 4 inputs, 2 have a priority
feature that can be used. The priority feature tells the S-14 to favor this mic in the mix if other automix mics also
are receiving sound. This feature is very useful when a speaker wearing a wireless mic walks close to a stationary
mic such as at a pulpit. By giving the wireless mic priority, the pulpit mic is automatically turned down minimizing the
interference caused by both mics picking up the same source (a swishing or hollow sound). Connect mics needing
priority to channels 1 and 2 and other primary speaking or fixed mics to 3 and 4.
PRIORITY
CHANNELS:
wireless mics
CHANNELS
3–4:
pulpit mics
Automatic Mixing Channels: 1–4