Control Panel Max Series - Peavey MAX 100 Operating Manual

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Control Panel MAX Series
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(1) ACTIVE/PASSIVE PICKUP Inputs
These 1/4" inputs are included so you can choose the appropriate setting for your instrument. The gain structure of the amplifier is
modified to accommodate the outputs of different pickup configurations. The PASSIVE input is 10dB hotter than the ACTIVE input.
(2) GAIN
This knob controls input level to the preamp.
(3) OVERDRIVE
This crunch circuit is designed so that the volume of the amp will not change when the boost is switched on, but the distortion level
will increase depending on the level of the GAIN knob. For best results, first set the distortion amount by adjusting the GAIN. Next,
set the desired volume using the VOLUME knob. At this point, the clean volume will match if the Overdrive is turned off.
(4) BASS
This knob provides a shelving tone control for low frequencies and provides cut/boost of +/-15 dB. The center point is flat. The center
frequency is 50 Hz. -3 dB shelf corner frequency is 100Hz.
(5) CONTOUR
This button boosts highs and lows while simultaneously cutting mid tones, producing a "scooped" sound.
(6) MIDDLE
This knob provides a peaking tone control for Mid frequencies and cut/boost of +/-15dB. The center point is flat.
(7) MID SHIFT
This switch controls the center frequency of the MIDDLE knob. When the switch is OUT, the middle frequency is 600Hz. The middle
frequency is 250Hz when the switch is pushed IN.
(8) TREBLE
This knob provides a shelving tone control for high frequencies and cut/boost of +/-15dB. The center point is flat and the frequency is
6 KHz. -3dB; the shelf corner frequency is 4 KHz.
(9) BRIGHT SWITCH
This button provides a 10 dB boost to frequencies above 1KHz. To activate, depress the switch to its "IN" position.
(10) VOLUME
This knob controls the overall volume of the amplifier.
(11) KOSMOS-C Subharmonic Generator
This Kosmos-C Low enhancement works by creating harmonics of signals in the bottom octave, where speakers are usually ineffec-
tive. The harmonics are more easily reproduced, resulting in a perception of stronger bass. The effect is source dependent; obviously a
source with little energy in the bottom octave will not create booming bass.
(12) CHROMATIC TUNER (Not on Max 208)
Pressing the TUNE/MUTE button (13) will engage the chromatic tuner while muting the output to the speaker. The LED screen will
indicate which note is being played while the red and green LEDs above the screen indicate whether the note is flat (red), sharp
(red) or in tune (green).