Peavey AQ 12 Operating Manual page 3

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Thank you for purchasing the powered Peavey® AQ™12 powered speaker system. The AQ™12 features a reliable bi-amped
power section that provides a total of 1000 Watts of peak available dynamic power with signal compression to prevent au-
dible overload. The analog power amplifiers and linear power supply are coupled with a DSP based crossover and EQ.
The EQ presets are accessed via a one-knob selector switch. The AQ™12 provides a balanced input via a combination jack
that accepts balanced TRS 1/4 inch input as well as a balanced XLR input. There is a balanced Thru output via a Male
XLR. There is an adjustable Level control as well as an LED indicator that lights when the "soft-limiting" compression
circuit is activated.
Features
* Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system
* 12" heavy-duty woofer
* DX™14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm
* 670 watts peak dynamic woofer power, 330 watts peak dynamic tweeter power
* Bluetooth® streaming and pairing are supported
* DSP processing is 56 bit double-precision
* DSP I/O is at 48 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components
* Dynamic bass boost function
* Fan cooled for maximum reliability
* Peavey® Designed Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage
* Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack with balanced input
OR a Bluetooth ® signal can be streamed to the speaker system.
* A Mic/Line switch provides for two different gain settings
* Thru/Mix output is via a male XLR jack
* Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system
* Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure
* Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use.
* Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish
* Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8" diameter poles
Applications
The Peavey AQ™12 has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or
musical playback.
A typical signal source for the line-Gain inputs of the AQ™12 would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer)
or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected directly via the XLR
input and used when the Mic/Line switch in placed into the "Mic" position as well.
The AQ™12 is a two-way sound reinforcement system based on a heavy-duty 12" woofer and a DX™14 titanium diaphragm
dynamic compression driver mounted on a 110 by 80 degree coverage Quadratic Throat Waveguide™. It's contemporary
appearance coupled with exceptional performance offer a highly desirable combination.
The light yet durable injection-molded plastic enclosure with molded-in stand mount cup eases portable use for live music
or PA sound. The trapezoidal cabinet has three handles for ease of portability, and two extra angled sections on either side
to allow use as a floor monitor. A full length black powder coated perforated steel grille provides system protection and a
professional appearance.
The heavy-duty 12" woofer has a warm punchy sound for plenty of bass. The DX™14 compression driver tweeter is coupled
to a Quadratic Throat™ constant directivity waveguide, an original Peavey® design, with smooth, even response, low distor-
tion and good high frequency dispersion.
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (A.D.S.P.) provides the crossover function, driver limiting, as well as the driver EQ to