Peavey Q 215FX Manual Del Propieratio página 3

Congratulations on purchasing the Q
level with its introduction. We trust that you are eager to place this unit into YOUR system ASAP.
The Q215FX offers two channels with 15 bands of 2/3 octave filters featuring superior constant "Q" devices.
Each channel has Peavey's exclusive FLS
above the frequency bands to identify the presence of a high energy signal (usually feedback). This sophisti-
cated feedback detector system will allow you to quickly identify and remove feedback. It works like this:
when the feedback detection circuit detects the frequency band with the most energy, it causes the LED
above the associated frequency band to illuminate. By moving the fader downward for that band, the likeli-
hood of feedback is reduced/eliminated.
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Most use the Q 215FX in one of two ways:
1. To catch and reduce/eliminate feedback "on-the-fly" during a performance.
2. To determine frequency bands that are susceptible to feedback BEFORE the performance, eliminating
them in advance. How do you do this? After the system is set up, slowly bring up the microphone levels.
As they start to feedback, note the LED activity on the Q
decrease the "identified" bands. Now you have eliminated a high percentage of potential feedback
problems before the performance even begins!
NOTE: It is common for feedback to be active over several frequency bands. Also, go easy when making
fader adjustments since extreme movements will affect your performance and be counter productive. If any
operational questions come up, be sure and contact our Customer Service department at (601) 483-5365.
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OPERATION NOTE
For best results, set the mixer levels high enough to cause the Feedback Locating System LEDs to become
active (0 dBV, 1 V RMS). This may require you to turn down the power amp to maintain an acceptable
volume level.
This equalizer is designed to provide room equalization, feedback control and system tone control. No
amount of equalization will correct an acoustically bad room/mic/speaker arrangement or completely correct
the response of a poor loudspeaker.
Always begin with all sliders in the "O" position and avoid excessively cutting large segments of the audio
passband, which would limit the system's dynamic range.
Exercise caution when attempting to boost equalization below cutoff of the speaker system. Typical sound
reinforcement enclosures are not designed for 20 Hz performance and transducer damage could result.
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Feedback Locating System that consists of LED indicators
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215FX feedback bands. Move the faders to
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