Peavey Versarray 212 Specifications page 13

SPECIFICATIONS
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cable, or an 8-pin Neutrik Speakon and 8-conductor cable.
If the Versarray 218 Subs woofers are desired to be driven
separately, using an amplifier with the same gain as the other
amps, the drive level to the separated woofers is the same.
When doubling the number of Subs, subtract –6 dB from the
level chart numbers for each doubling of Subs.
Use of a bridged amp for the Versarray 218 sub/s essentially
results in an increase in gain of 6 dB, and this needs to be
taken into account when setting levels.
We recommend using a minimum of one Versarray 218 sub per
every two Versarray 212 cabinets.
As an example of translating the level setting chart information
into reality, lets look at a six hang Versarray 212 system. We
recommend using one sub for every two Versarray 212 cabinets,
so we look at three subs with the six Versarray 212 cabinets.
Three subwoofers will sum completely in their operating band,
so the increase in acoustic gain when each is driven with the
same level over a single cabinet is 9.5 dB. Using an amp in
bridge mode adds an effective gain of 6 dB, so total acoustic
gain over a single sub on a single unbridged channel is +15.5
dB. The level chart recommends +9.5 dB for a single Versarray
218 compared to the level for the 12" woofers in the Versarray
212 system. Thus, we need to set the gain at the processor for
the sub channel to – 3.5 dB lower than the nominal setting of
–2.5 dB for the 12" woofers, for an absolute level setting of –6.0
dB (assuming you are using the recommended levels for all of
the various bands as called out in the chart).
Another example, this time of a four hang Versarray 212
system. We recommend using one sub for every two Versarray
212 cabinets, so we look at two subs with the four Versarray
212 cabinets. Two subwoofers will sum completely in their
operating band, so the increase in acoustic gain when each is
driven with the same level over a single cabinet is 6 dB. Using
an amp in normal two channel mode adds no effective gain, so
total electrical and acoustic gain over a single sub on a single
channel is +6 dB. The level chart recommends +7.5 dB for a
single Versarray 218 compared to the level for the 12" woofers
in the Versarray 212 system. Thus, we need to set the gain at
the processor for the sub channel to +1.5 dB relative to the –
2.5 dB nominal setting of the 12" woofers, or an absolute level
setting of –1.0 dB.
AUX fed Subs
When using AUX fed subs, or boosting the level of the normally
crossed over subs more than 3-4 dB above a truly flat frequency
response, the subs high pass crossover point needs to be
adjusted down. This would mean crossing the subs over at 110
Hz instead of 125 Hz, for a sub level that is 6 dB higher than
flat.
For subwoofer levels a full 10 dB hotter than nominally flat,
change the subwoofer crossover frequency down to 100 Hz.
When running the subwoofer levels hotter than nominally flat,
some global front end EQ around 200-250 Hz may be needed to
minimize chestiness or booming in vocals. Try pulling down 200
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Hz by several dB, using a bandwidth (bw) of 1.
line curvature or splay between enclosures:
Splaying the line more than 1 or 2 degrees between cabinets will
tend to require level changes for the Midranges and the Planar
Ribbons, generally some boost, and possibly some additional EQ.
In addition, splaying cabinets in the line more than 4 or 5 degrees
total angle between cabinets will result in an uneven vertical
coverage level, with drops in amplitude between the cabinets.
Paralleling Versarray 212 drivers on one amp channel
The 2.5" midranges are a 6-ohm nominal load, and we do not
recommend paralleling them on a single amp channel unless
the amp is rated for 2-ohm operation.
In general, avoid loading a 2-ohm rated amp all the way down
to 2-ohms, the Versarray 212 system is revealing enough to
highlight any roughness or harshness when the amp is on the
edge of it's capabilities. We recommend keeping the amp load
above 2.6 ohms when the amp is rated for 2-ohm operation.
Maximum Input Voltages
Versarray 218 Subwoofer:
89 VRMS continuous, 178 VRMS peak or momentary
(with proper infrasonic and low pass filters engaged)
Versarray 212 Woofers:
57 VRMS continuous, 114 VRMS peak or momentary
(with proper band pass crossover filters used)
Versarray 212 Midranges:
31 VRMS continuous, 62 VRMS peak or momentary
(with proper band pass crossover filter/s used)
Versarray 212 Tweeters:
35 VRMS continuous, 70 VRMS peak or momentary
(with proper high pass crossover filter/s used)
We strongly recommend that a power amp be used with a peak
voltage rating that is not substantially higher than the peak
voltage rating of the driver it is connected to. There will be no
further significant increase in SPL, and a much higher chance
that an accident or mistake will damage the speaker system.
PEAVEY Power Amp Peak Output Voltages
CS 4080 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 115 volts
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CS 4000 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 93 volts
CS 3000 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 86 volts
CS 2000 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 72 volts
CS 1400 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 61 volts
CREST Audio Power Amp Peak Output Voltages
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Pro 9200 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 113 volts
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Pro 8200 ™ Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 90 volts
Pro 7200 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 75 volts
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Pro 5200 Maximum RMS Voltage Output – 52 volts
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Contact Peavey Electronics Corporation Transducer
Engineering Department for other technical data.