Peavey S-14 - Manual (Page 4)

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S14/S14P Mixing Console
Description
The S-14 is a twelve channel, rack mountable, mixing console specifically designed to meet the needs of churches, schools, and small
public venues. The challenge of these applications is to provide high quality sound where the experience of the operator ranges from
novice to experienced. In many cases, these sound systems are used without an operator. The S-14 Sanctuary Series mixing system
meets these challenges by incorporating a unique set of features which not only make it easier to achieve outstanding sound quality,
but simplify normal operation. In many applications, the S-14 can simply be preset, leaving the mix to the system’s automatic circuitry.
One of the S-14’s innovations is an automatic mixing function provided on the first four channels. Once set-up is complete, the
automatic mixer watches the incoming levels and automatically turns down unused and low priority inputs to give dominance to the
main microphone. This gain-sharing, automix technology makes the S-14 a natural for churches, auditoriums and small conference
rooms because it simplifies operation, reduces feedback, and improves intelligibility. A compression circuit on these channels helps
keep things from getting too loud and 18 dB/octave low-cut filters remove rumble and handling noise.
Another feature found only in this mixer is a new type of mid equalization control called the Mid-Morph. This control is actually
two mid controls in one. When cut, it pulls out low mid frequencies that causes the sound to be thick and muddy; when boosted, it
shifts to an upper mid frequency that brightens the vocal range.
All channels have three band equalization, assignment selection, mute, and post-fader sends to Monitor1 and Monitor2. The first ten
channels also have sends to the internal effects. LEDs light to show the presence of signal and the status of the channel. The
microphone pre-amps use our highly acclaimed low noise discrete transistor circuitry.
Channel 10 can be used as a normal channel or as an ambient (congregational) pick-up channel for recording or radio feeds. When it
is assigned to the Record and Aux outputs, the main, monitor and effects sends on this channel are disabled.
The two stereo channels (11/12 and 13/14) have input selection switches rather than group assign switches. The user can use these
three position input selector switches to send the left and right inputs in stereo, the left input only or the right input only to the
main outputs. The two mono input modes make it easy to work with split sound tracks that have the music on one channel and
the vocals on the other. Complimenting this feature, the Monitor Blend control allows a mix of the vocal and instrument tracks to
be sent to the monitors. This allows the vocal track to be mixed with accompaniment in the monitors but still have only the
accompaniment track in the main sound system. (This works great for the children’s choir)
High-quality digital reverb is provided internally, with four presets and a mute. The S-14 system also includes the award-winning‚
Feedback Ferret circuitry that automatically eliminates acoustic feedback on the Main and Monitor1 outputs. To improve the quality
of the audio mix and to make the S-14 system easier to operate, the Choir and Vocal sub groups have adjustable noise reduction
and dynamic-range compression controls. The solo group also features a low-cut filter that reduces rumble and microphone
handling noise. The choir group is full range to accommodate other microphones and instruments.
To improve the definition of vocals and spoken word, a specially designed high frequency enhancement circuit is provided. This
Vocal Enhancement can have a subtle but pleasing impact on the overall sound quality. This affects all sub groups (pulpit, solo, and
choir) but not the two stereo line channels.
To enhance the flexibility of these products, the output configuration of the S-14 can be set for stereo or dual mono operation. In
stereo mode, the left and right master faders and outputs work the same as a conventional stereo mixer. Because many sound
systems are monaural, the dual-mono mode allows the left and right outputs to work independently providing an additional output
with master control.
In addition to the main and monitor outputs, the S-14 also has a stereo Record and monaural Auxiliary output. These outputs
each have their own level controls that can be used for applications such as recording, broadcast, lobby, nursery or cry-rooms.
These outputs are independent of the master L/R fader signals and feature an AUTO-LEVEL circuit that compresses the dynamic
range and reduces noise. Although the reduced dynamic range makes for easier listening at low to mid volumes the AUTO-LEVEL
circuit can be disabled if not needed.
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