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Automix 4 Four Channel Mini Automatic Mixer User Manual...
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ATTENTION: Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas enlever le couvercle. Il ne se trouve à l’intérieur aucune pièce pouvant être reparée par l’utilisateur. Confiez I’entretien et la réparation de l’appareil à un réparateur Peavey agréé. AVERTISSEMENT: Afin de prévenir les risques de décharge électrique ou de feu, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à...
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The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Peavey Electronics is not liable for improper installation or configuration. The information contained herein is intended only as an aid to qualified personnel in the design, installation and maintenance of engineered audio systems.
Installation Connections Channel Input Master Outputs Link Bus Channel Inserts Configuration Applications Restaurant Airport Gate Area Courtroom House of Worship Tech Support Warranty Registration Specifications Functional Block Diagram Warranty Statement Page 4 http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved 14, 15...
We sincerely hope that you enjoy your new Automix 4, and will find other products in the Peavey Architectural Acoustics product line to supplement your new mixer. We are confident that you will find the Automix 4, as well as other Architectural Acoustics products to be of the highest quality available.
Channels in use so that you won't miss a single word. Using Peavey's patented (US Patent number 5,652,800) priority circuitry, the Automix 4 eliminates the irritating comb filtering that often occurs when a person speaking into a wireless lapel mic moves close to an active podium mic.
-20 db, 0 db and clipping. POWER LED This illuminates when mains power is supplied to the unit and the rear panel power switch is in the ON position. Peavey Electronics Corp Page 7...
POWER SWITCH Applies mains power supply from the A/C POWER RECEPTACLE. A/C POWER RECEPTACLE For standard IEC power cable (included). Page 8 LINE OUT This is an auxiliary unbalanced line level output. This signal is after the last gain http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved...
This is generally con- sidered to be standard rack design in the commercial audio industry. Following this convention will ensure adequate rack cooling and reliable operation from the Automix 4. Peavey Electronics Corp Page 9...
Therefore, an un-bal- anced microphone connection is not pos- sible on these Channels. This does not apply to the Line inputs, however. Un-Balanced Line Level Input Shield http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Balanced Mic Input OR... Balance Line Input NOT BOTH!
When multiple units are combined, and both the audio and control busses are linked, the gain management feature is unified between all units, thereby providing a larger automatic mixer.
You can also use this feature to provide four direct outputs, one for each Channel. In this example, the INS BYPASS/ENABLE switch should be in BYPASS mode. Shield Line Out http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved From external component’s line output. To external com- ponent’s line input.
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Connections THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK Peavey Electronics Corp Page 13...
Channel you are working on. It is important to use a properly sized Phillips head screwdriver for this adjustment. Take care not to force the control, or damage may occur. Reduce the http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Figure 8. Master Meters...
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(See the connections section for more information on combining multiple Automix 4’s.) Peavey Electronics Corp The next step is to configure the Automix 4’s rear panel switches for your application. Although the unit is shipped from the factory with default switch values, you should make sure that these settings are correct for YOUR application.
The Channel 4 INS SWITCH is set for BYPASS, so the CD player’s Channel feeds the direct output AND the main output simultaneously. Page 16 Dual Comp/Limiter (Channel Insert Out/In) (Channel Insert Out) http://aa.peavey.com copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Main Music Source (BGM) (Main)
This configuration is simple and reliable. By duplicating this at each gate, and distributing the concourse and airport wide signals across all gates, a very powerful and cost effective airport paging system can be implemented. Peavey Electronics Corp (Main) Adjacent Concourse...
Courtroom In this example, we need eight microphones for this courtroom project. Using the Automix 4’s Bus Link feature, we can easily create a larger automatic mixer. The main output feeds the power amplifiers which drive the reinforcement loudspeakers. Prosecution...
Automix 4. The Priority control provides “ducking” of the fixed microphones so that comb filtering caused by multiple time arrivals is reduced. Peavey Electronics Corp Relay Console...
This forum is a great way to learn more about audio, Peavey products and system design from other audio pro- fessionals around the world. You can also get help by sending us an e-mail or posting a request on the message board.
Also lights to indicate mute on Channel 1 and 2 inputs Output Level Indicators: Red LED lights 2 dB before clipping. Peavey Electronics Corp 1.75" x 19" x 9.38" (45 mm x 483 mm x 238 mm) 7.5 lbs., 3.4 kg Single EIA Space Rack Mount Removable “Euro”...
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.
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Features and specifications subject to change without notice. A product of Peavey Electronics Corporation 711 A Street / Meridian, MS 39301 / USA / (601) 483-5376 / FAX (601) 486-1678 http://aa.peavey.com Copyright 2000 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA 9/2000...