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- Page 1 Mixing Console Operating Guide For more information on other great Peavey products, go to your local Peavey dealer or online at www.peavey.com...
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Page 4: Mixing Console
Main and Monitor 1 outputs. To improve the quality of the audio mix and to make the S-24 system easier to operate, the Choir and Vocal sub groups have adjustable noise reduction and dynamic-range compression controls. The solo group also features a low-cut filter that reduces rumble and microphone handling noise. - Page 5 The headphone amplifier with headphone/meter selector switch is another important tool for setting and operating the S-24 user can listen to and observe the level of the main L/R output, hear the mix and monitor the level to Monitor outputs 1 and 2 or listen to the stereo channels to cue tapes or CDs without sending the signal to the house or monitor amplifiers.
- Page 6 1. COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD: The first four channels have auto-mixing and compressor capabilities when assigned to the pulpit or wireless group. These soft-knee compressors are designed to keep levels from getting out of hand. The threshold control sets the level at which compression begins. The CMP LED located beside the channel’s fader lights indicate that compression is taking place.
- Page 7 6. MONITOR SEND (1–2): The monitor sends adjust the level of the channel signal added to the monitor mix. For the Automix channels 1-4, the monitor send is post EQ, post fader, post Automix sends are post-EQ, pre-fader. The center detent is the unity gain (nominal) position. 7.
- Page 8 11. FADER: This is the channel output-level control. This control works somewhat differently on the Automix channels 1–4 and the remaining inputs. On channels 1–4, the fader scale is from off to 0 dB. The gain on these channels is best adjusted so that feedback will not occur with the fader set at 0. The fader will then be operated in the black area (0 to -20 dB).
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Page 9: Master Functions
If the switch is pressed and held for six seconds, the LED will flash twice and the Feedback Ferret is in bypass mode. Please read the S-24 setup instructions later in this manual for detail instructions on setting the Ferret. - Page 10 25. OFF-LEVEL THRESHOLD: The solo and the choir groups have adjustable threshold downward expanders that reduce noise by lowering the signal when the level drops beneath a set point. This not only cleans up background noise, but also reduces feedback problems by attenuating mics assigned to this group when there is no activity.
- Page 11 Setting the output trim is part of the S- 24 setup procedure. 37. 12V : This output is designed to power mixer lamps such as the Peavey ML-1.
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Page 12: Input And Output Jacks
INPUTS & OUTPUTS Input and Output Jacks: 38. MIC INPUT: XLR balanced input 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 +22 dBu can be accommodated. 39. - Page 13 45. AMBIENCE MIC GAIN CONTROL: This control sets the amount of ambient sound from the room that goes to the Record and Remote outputs. It can be set by listening to the headphone output on the recorder. 46. EFFECTS SEND: An unbalanced output of the dry signal that is also sent to the internal effects processor. It can be used to drive an external effects unit or as an additional monitor output (Monitor 3).
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Page 14: Installation
Our overall goal is to get high quality sound from the mixer while letting it do as much of the work as possible. With a little training, almost anyone should be able to successfully operate the S-24 once it is set up. Good results can be obtained by un-muting mics when needed and making an occasional adjustment of levels. -
Page 15: Planning The Installation
) Channels (1–4) are designed primarily for spoken word. Of those four inputs, two have a priority feature that can be used. The priority feature tells the S-24 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. - Page 16 Stereo or mono Master operation The S-24 can be used with Stereo or Monaural sound systems. If you plan on stereo operation, be sure that the left and right speaker systems can each cover the entire congregation area. If mono operation is selected, then the Left and Right main outputs can be used as independent output sends.
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Page 17: Other Outputs
To aid in set up of the mixer, a CD player, tape machine or other music source will be needed. For first time setup, start by setting the S-24 controls as follows: a. All channel mixer faders full down. - Page 18 Set the Channel 23/24 fader‚ Monitor 1 and Monitor 2 Send controls to 0. f. Slowly increase the channel 23/24 input gain control until the 0 LED on the S-24 meters blinks. g. Set the headphone/meter Source Select switch to Mon 1 and confirm that the meter peaks to 0.
- Page 19 Setting Automatic mix inputs 1–4 Initial Adjustment of the Automix ™ inputs 1–4. Each of these inputs will be adjusted one at a time using the same procedure. Start with all Automix channels muted. a. Begin by setting the channel Priority or Group Assign switch. (Pulpit: normal automix;...
- Page 20 Initial Adjustment of the Monitor 1 system a. Set MON 1 and MON 2 master faders to -10. b. Set the MAIN master fader off. c. Un-mute the microphones in the main system that will be sent to monitor system 1. d.
- Page 21 Final setup and adjustment Most of the setup work is now complete. It is now time to make the final adjustments that will prepare the S-24 for use. When the following steps are completed, we will have: Set the Channel gain controls so the “Normal” position faders on the Choir and Solo mics is 0 Set the Automix ™...
- Page 22 Operation mistakes will be made‚ however, they can be hidden. Fading up a mic late may be less noticeable than turning it on mid word. The S-24 can be used without an operator by presetting the controls and letting it do the work.
- Page 23 If more than one speaking mic is in use, turn the mics on and let the Automix do the work. Inputs 1–4 are automatic mix channels intended for spoken word. The S-24 these channels but if someone is difficult to hear or just too loud, you may need to adjust the level of their mic.
- Page 24 Setting the internal effects. The S-24 internal effects unit has four reverb settings that have been carefully selected to augment music for worship. A little bit of reverb mixed with voice can both smooth the sound and help keep an appropriate aural prospective.
- Page 25 On the channels that you want to add reverb, turn the EFX knob to the 0 position. This will send a signal from that channel to the reverb unit. In the master section of the S-24 the effects level control mixes the reverberated signal to the outputs.
- Page 26 CONTROLS HEADPHONE...
- Page 27 Noise Reduction In the S-24 mix system, background noise is reduced through use of automatic mix circuitry and circuitry that reduces the gain of mics when not in use.
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Page 29: Specifications
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- Page 31 Effective Date: July 1, 1998 Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
- Page 32 Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian • MS • 39301 (601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www.sanctuary-series.com 80305111 ©2004 Printed in the U.S.A. 4/04...