Peavey PV 8 USB User manual

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PV®8 and PV®8 USB
Compact Mixers
Operating
Manual

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moisture‚ and objects filled with liquids‚ such as vases‚ should not be placed on this apparatus. Before
using this apparatus‚ read the operating guide for further warnings.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories provided by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as when power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Never break off the ground pin. Write for our free booklet “Shock Hazard and Grounding.” Connect only to a power supply of
the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
16. If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided.
17. Note for UK only: If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug‚
proceed as follows:
a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E‚ the earth symbol‚
colored green or colored green and yellow.
b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black.
c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.
18. This electrical apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and care should be taken not to place objects
containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.
19. The on/off switch in this unit does not break both sides of the primary mains. Hazardous energy can be present inside the
chassis when the on/off switch is in the off position. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
20. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to
noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient
time. The U.S. Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible
noise level exposures:
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to
the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, if
exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensureagainst potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is
recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be
protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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PV®8, PV®8 USB
Compact Mixers
Congratulations on purchasing the Peavey PV®8 or PV®8 USB Compact Mixer. The PV®8 is a studio-quality mixing console
designed to meet diverse needs while occupying a small space. These are the perfect consoles for small venue performances
or home recording environments.
Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment.
FEATURES:
• Four XLR Mic inputs
• Two stereo channels with RCA and 1/4" inputs
• Three-band channel EQ
• A/B stereo input selector reduces patching
• Inserts on all mono channels
• 80 Hz low-cut switch
• USB connectivity (PV®8 USB only)
• Clip LEDs that thoroughly monitor clipping
• Phantom power switch
• Effects send on every channel with stereo return
• Monitor send on every channel
• Zero latency record monitoring capabilities
• Control room output with level control
• Contour control switch
ENGLISH
Installation Note:
This unit must have the following clearances from any combustible surface: top: 8", sides: 12", back: 12"

Gain
This control establishes the nominal operating level for the channel.
The input gain can be adjusted over a wide range to compensate for soft
voices or very loud drums. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, the gain
should be set to the proper level, with the channel Fader (12) set to 0. If
the clip LED comes on and remains lit, try reducing the gain.
Hi EQ
This active tone control (shelving type: ±15 dB) varies the level of the high
frequency range.
Mid EQ
This active tone control (peak dip: ±15 dB) varies the level of the mid
frequency range.
Low EQ
This active tone control (shelving type: ±15 dB) varies the level of the low
frequency range.
Caution: Excessive low frequency boost causes greater power consump-
tion and increases the possibility of speaker damage.
MON Send
This control adjusts the level of the channel signal sent to the monitor
output. The signal is taken before the channel Fader (12) but after the
channel EQ.
EFX Send
This control adjusts the level of the channel signal added to the effects
mix. The effects send signal is taken after the channel Fader (12) so that
adjustments made to the fader will also affect the send level.
Pan
This knob controls the placement of the signal in the stereo eld. When
rotated completely counterclockwise‚ the signal is present only on the left
channel; when rotated completely clockwise‚ only in the right channel.
This control functions as a balance control to adjust the relative level of
the left and right signals on stereo channels 5/6 and 7/8 on the PV®10 (11/12 and 13/14 on the PV®14,
17/18 and 19/20 on the PV®20).
Clip LED
This light normally indicates that the channel signal level is nearing the overload point. The clip indi-
cator circuit monitors the signal at many points in the channel to ensure that it catches all instances
of clipping. It illuminates at +19 dBu and warns that the gain or EQ boost should be reduced. When it
lights, roughly 3 dB of headroom remain.
Level
This is the channel output level control. The optimum setting is the 0 (unity gain) position.
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Phantom Power LED
This LED lights when the Phantom Power Switch (11)
has been engaged.
Phantom Power Switch
Applies +48 VDC Voltage to the input XLR connectors
to power microphones requiring phantom power.
If phantom power is used, do not connect unbalanced
dynamic microphones or other devices to the XLR
inputs that cannot handle this Voltage. The Phantom
Power LED (10) indicates when phantom power is on.
EFX/Return
The EFX/Return Level Control adjusts the level sent to
the Left/Right main bus from the return inputs (30).
Tape/USB To CTRL/HP
Depressing this switch adds the tape return to the
Control Room (32) and Headphone Outputs (20) for
zero latency monitoring.
Tape/USB to Mix
Depressing this switch routes the signal from the Tape
Inputs (38) to the Main Outputs (31).
Power LED
This LED indicates AC power is supplied to the unit‚
the power switch is on and the unit is functioning
properly.
MON Send Master
This is the master output level control for the monitor
mix. The output level sent to the Monitor Send jack
(33) is controlled by the channel monitor send controls (5) and by this master control.
EFX Send Master
This is the master output level control for the EFX mix. The output level sent to the EFX Send jack is con-
trolled by the channel level controls (9), the channel EFX send controls (6) and by this master control.
Contour Switch
Engaging this switch enhances the signal by adding both bass and treble frequencies. This is especially
effective at lower volumes or for tape/CD playback.
80 Hz Low Cut
The Low Cut lter has a corner frequency of 80 Hz. When engaged‚ it can improve clarity by removing low
frequencies that can make a mix sound muddy. This feature is especially useful when playing outside
on a windy day or on a hollow‚ noisy stage. These kinds of ambient noises can rob your sound system of
power. Engaging this switch will remove those frequencies from the system and restore power to where
it’s needed.
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Headphone Output
The Headphone Output is a 1⁄4 " TRS (tip= left; ring = right; sleeve = ground). The signal sent to this
output is normally the Left/Right mix. When the Tape to Control Room switch is engaged, the tape input
signal is added to the Left/Right mix and can be monitored in the headphones.
Headphone Level
This knob sets the headphone and control room output levels. To avoid damage to your hearing‚ make
sure to turn the dial fully counterclockwise before using headphones. Slowly turn the knob clockwise
until a comfortable listening level is set. Normally, the signal in the headphones is the Left/Right signal.
If the Tape to Control Room (13) is engaged‚ the tape signal is also included.
LED Meters
Two six-segment LED arrays are provided to monitor the levels of the main Left/Right outputs. These
meters range from -20 dB to +19 dB. 0 dB on the meter corresponds to +4 dBu at the outputs.
Master Level Fader
The Master Fader controls the level sent to the main Left/Right outputs. Best results are obtained when
this control is set near the 0 point.
Mic (XLR) Inputs
XLR balanced inputs optimized for a microphone or other low impedance source. Pin 2 is the positive
input. Because of the wide range of gain adjustment, signal levels up to +14 dBu can be accommodated.
Line (1⁄4”) Inputs
1⁄4” balanced (TRS) 10 k Ohm impedance input. The tip is the positive input and should be used for un-
balanced inputs. It has 20 dB less gain than the XLR input and does not have phantom power available.
The Mic and Line inputs should not be used simultaneously.
Insert
1⁄4” TRS Connector allows external signal processors to be inserted into the channel signal path.
Tip=Send; Ring=Return; Sleeve=Ground.
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Stereo (1⁄4") Inputs
These 1⁄4" unbalanced inputs work as a stereo line input using both jacks or as a mono input if the
connection is made to the Left/Mono input only. The A/B input selector must be in the "A" position for
these jacks to be active.
RCA Inputs
These RCA inputs work as stereo line inputs. The A/B input selector must be in the "B" position for
these jacks to be active.
A/B Switch
The A/B input selector switch expands the capability of the PV®8 mixer by allowing two stereo sources
to be connected to each stereo line input. Instead of re-patching, the switch selects which input jacks
are active.
EFX Return
The EFX Return inputs (Left/Mono‚ Right) feature two 1⁄4" TS jacks. These inputs can be used with Tip‚
Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors. The EFX Return is controlled via
the EFX/Return Level Control (19).
Left/Right Outputs
The Left/Right Outputs feature two 1⁄4" TRS Z-balanced jacks. These outputs can be used with Tip‚ Ring,
Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors.
Control Room Outputs
The Control Room Outputs feature two 1⁄4" TRS Z-balanced jacks. These outputs can be used with Tip,
Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors. The Control Room Output Level
is adjusted with the Headphone Level Control (21).
MON Send
The MON Send features a 1⁄4" TRS Z-balanced jack in the master section. This output can be used with
the Tip, Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors. The MON mix is deter-
mined by the amount of signal being sent to the MON bus in each channel and by the Monitor master
control.
EFX Send
The EFX Send features a 1⁄4" TRS Z-balanced jack in the master section. These outputs can be used with
Tip‚ Ring, Sleeve (TRS) balanced or Tip, Sleeve (TS) unbalanced connectors. The EFX mix is determined
by the amount of signal being sent to the EFX bus in each channel and by the EFX Master Control.
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Power Adapter Input
Use to connect the included power supply. Be sure the power supply is connected to the PV®8 before
connecting to a power source. Use 15 VDC, 0.5A adapter only.
Note: Replace only with Peavey part number 30901986 for Domestic or 30902780 for Export.
Power Switch
Depressing the power switch supplies power to the unit.
Tape In/Out
The tape input jacks are designed to accommodate tape‚ CD or computer sound card output levels. The
output level is +4 dBu for connection to a recorder or sound card input. The tape inputs can be used as
an additional stereo input by engaging the Tape/USB to Main Mix switch (14). The tape input can also be
used to monitor the recorder/sound card output without the risk of feedback.
USB port and USB Record Level Control (PV® 8 USB only)
The USB port is used to connect the PV® Series USB mixer to acomputer for recording or playing back digital
audio to/from your computer. The USB port sends the mixer’s main/tape stereo out to the computer. The
amount of the main mix signal being sent to the USB port can be adjusted using the Record Level control
located next to the USB port. The USB port receives digital audio from the computer; it can then be assigned
through the “Tape/USB to Mix” switch (14) to the main left/right output. The USB input level is controlled by
the computer volume control.
Compatible with Windows® Vista, XP, ME & 2000. Also compatible with Mac OS X® 10.0 or later.
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DIGITAL AUDIO PORT
USB MODELS ONLY
USB OUT
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TAPE -L/R SELECT
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HEADPHONES
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PV®8 Block Diagram

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PV®8 Series Specications
Inputs
Function Input Z
(ohms min)
Input Gain
Setting Min** Nominal* Max
Bal/
Unbal
Connector
Microphone
(150 ohms)
2.2k Max Gain
(63 dB)
Min Gain
(10 dB)
-83 dBu
-30 dBu
-59 dBu
-6 dBu
-41 dBu
+12 dBu
Bal XLR Pin 1 Gnd
Pin 2 (+)
Pin 3 (-1)
Line
(10 k ohms)
10k Max Gain
(43 dB)
Min Gain
(-10 dB)
-63 dBu
-10 dBu
-39 dBu
+14 dBu
-21 dBu
+32 dBu
Bal 1/4" TRS;
Tip (+)
Ring (-)
Sleeve Ground
Stereo Line
Input
10k Max Gain
(20 dB)
Nominal
-40 dBu
-26 dBu
+16 dBu
-2 dBu
+2 dBu
+16 dBu
Unbal 1/4" TRS;
Tip (+)
Sleeve Ground
Aux Returns 10k N/A
(0 dB)
-17 dBu +4 dBu +22 dBu Unbal 1/4" TRS;
Tip (+)
Sleeve Ground
Tape 10k N/A
(10 dB)
-17 dBu -10 dBV +12 dBu Unbal RCA Phono
Input Levels
0 dBu=0.775 V (RMS)
** Min Input Level (sensitivity) is the smallest signal that will produce nominal output (+4 dBu) with channel and
master faders set for maximum gain.
* Nominal settings are dened as all controls set at 0 dB (or 50% rotation for rotary pots) except the gain adjustment
pot which is as specied.
Outputs
Function Min Load
Z
(ohms)
Nominal Max Bal/
Unbal
Connector
Main Left/Right 600 +4 dBu +22 dBu Bal XLR Pin Ground Tip
Pin 2 (+), Pin 3 (-)
1/4" TRS: Tip (+), Ring (-)
Sleeve Ground
Effects and
Monitor Sends
600 +4 dBu +22 dBu Bal 1/4" TRS: Tip (+), Ring (-)
Sleeve Ground
Headphone 8 +4 dBu (no load) +22 dBu Unbal 1/4" TRS; Tip Left, Ring Right
Sleeve Ground
Tape 2.2k +4 dBu +22 dBu Unbal RCA Phono
USB
Output Levels
0 dBu=0.775 V (RMS)
Gain
Mic Input Gain Adjustment Range: 10 dB to 60 dB
Mic Input to Left/Right Balance Output 87 dB (max gain)
Line Input Gain Adjustment Range: -10 dB to 40 dB
Line Input to Left/Right Balance Output 67 dB (max gain)
Stereo Line Input Gain Adjustment Range: Off to +20 dB
Stereo Line Input to Left/Right Output 44 dB (max gain)
Aux Return to Left/Right Balance Output 21 dB (max gain)

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PV®8 Specifications
Frequency Response
Mic Input to Left/Right Output 14 Hz to 25 kHz +0 dB/-1 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.01% 20 Hz to 20 kHz Mic to Left/Right Output (10 Hz to 80 kHz BW)
<0.005% Typical (22 Hz to 22 kHz BW)
<0.0007% Mic Pre-amp Distortion
Hum and Noise
Output Residual Noise S/N Ratio (Ref: +4dBu) Test Conditions
Master Left/Right -98 dBu
-90 dBu
-84 dBu
102 dB
94 dB
90 dB
Master Fader Down, Channel Levels Down
Master Fader Nominal, Channel Levels Down
All controls nominal, mic gain minimum
Monitor Send -103 dBu
-84 dBu
107 dB
88 dB
All controls off
All channel sends nominal, masters nominal
Effects Sends -103 dBu
-84 dBu
107 dB
88 dB
All controls off
All channel sends nominal, masters nominal
(Hum and noise measurements: 22 Hz to 22 kHz BW)
Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
-129 dBu (input terminated with 150 ohms)
Crosstalk/Attenuation
Adjacent Input Channels (1 kHz) >80 dB
Left to Right Outputs (1 kHz) >75 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (Mic Input)
50 dB minimum (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
70 dB typical @ 1 kHz
Meters
6 segment, peak reading (0 db = +4 dBu)
Signal/Overload Indicators
Red LED lights 3 dB below clipping
Dimensions
9.32" wide x 11.625" deep x 2.76" high
(23.70cm x 29.5cm x 7.0cm)
Installation Note:
This unit must have the following clearances from any combustible surface: top: 8", sides: 12", back: 12"
Weight Power Requirements
Domestic: 15 VDC, 0.5A; 7.5 Watts
Without power supply: 5.7 lbs. (2.58 kg)
With power supply: 7.0 lbs. (3.17 kg)

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Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
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