User manual PEAVEY DEUCE

[. . . ] The DEUCE represents years of experience in mixer engineering and offers incredible versatility through its flexible 13-bus design. Its impressive 4 SUB GROUPS, 6 AUX, L/R and MONO outputs place the DEUCE in a league of its own. Additionally, each SUB group features a high-quality dynamic compressor that can be used on the corresponding SUB mix, or can be patched to any channel INSERT. compact package design and rugged construction make the DEUCE ideal for "the road" or for permanent installations. [. . . ] cOMPRESSORS The compressors on the RQ Series function similarly to automatic volume controls. In other words, they put signals into a more controllable dynamic range. For example, suppose a singer sings too softly and gets buried in the mix on certain parts of a song, yet sings really loudly on other parts. To control this problem, the operator must "ride gain" (turn the volume up and down to achieve a constant level), but these dynamic changes may be hard to anticipate. Using a compressor eliminates this problem. The RQ's compressors are factory set at a ratio of 4 to 1, meaning that for every 4 dB of change in input signal, the output changes 1 dB. Compression takes place once the level determined by the THRESHOLD (28) is reached. A high setting, rotating the control clockwise, will result in only the louder notes being compressed; a low setting, rotating the control counterclockwise, will compress a broader range of notes. (24) COMPRESSOR I/O This switch determines if the compressor will be used on the SUB mix or will be patched to another channel or other external location. The corresponding yellow LED illuminates when the compressor is being patched externally. This switch can also be used to perform the bypass function. For example, if each individual drum mic is assigned to SUB 1, depressing the LEFT button will send the drum SUB mix to the LEFT OUT on the rear panel. (32) AFL/AFL LED This switch directs the post-fader signal from the respective SUB group to the HEADPHONE OUTPUT (42) and is displayed in the AFL/PFL LEVEL DISPLAY (45). (33) SUB FADER This control determines how much signal is present at the selected output. as with channel faders , optimum setting is at unity gain (0). If the output level is too quiet or too loud at unity gain, the GAIN and FADER settings on the channels assigned to the SUB mix should be checked. If two SUB mixes, SUB 1 and SUB 2 for example, are intended to be in stereo, adjust both FADERS equally and simultaneously to preserve balance. rETURNS (34) LOW CUT This switch activates the low-cut (150 Hz -18 dB/per octave) filter. With this feature engaged, input frequencies below 150 Hz will be rejected. Especially when using reverb, the low-cut filter is useful in reducing "low-end rumble" and making resultant sounds less "muddy". (35) AUX 1 & AUX 2 These controls determine the level of the signal returned to the respective AUX bus, allowing musicians/singers to hear external effects. NOTE: Do not use AUX SENDS 1 or 2 as the path to external equipment that is to be sent back to the corresponding AUX mix (1 or 2) due to the creation of an electronic feedback loop. [. . . ] This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If you have any questions about this warranty or service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center, please contact the Peavey International Service Center at (601) 483-5365 / Peavey Canada Ltd. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. WARNING: When using electric products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. [. . . ]