S-32 Console Mixer Added to Sanctuary Series
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January 20, 2005
Peavey introduced the new S-32 console mixer. This mixer is part of Peavey's Sanctuary Series, a product line dedicated to providing products to make pro audio easy and cost-effective for houses of worship.
The Sanctuary Series S-32 is a 32-channel mixer designed with several unique, user-friendly features to simplify operation. As on the previously released Sanctuary S-14 and S-24 mixers, Peavey-exclusive technologies such as Automix, Feedback Ferret and Mid-Morph EQ allow any church leader or layperson to use this mixer.
Channels 1-24 can be sent to three subgroups--Solo, Choir and Music--while channels 25-32 have a fourth subgroup option that engages the exclusive Automix function. In addition, there are eight Mute groups that can be programmed to silence groups of instruments, vocalists or other audio sources. All 32 channels include high, low, mid-frequency and Mid-Morph equalization, and all have direct inputs and outputs. The stereo line channels (21/22 and 23/24) will accommodate split-accompaniment audio tracks, which can be sent to the left channel, right channel or full stereo output. The Monitor Blend control allows any mix of the left and right channels to be sent to the monitors.
The S-32 features an extensive output-stage digital processing section with programmable presets for creating specialized effects. For example, you can program multiple Feedback Ferrets, EQs (graphic or parametric) or effects for future recall. This section also includes two digitally processed Auto Delay outputs for setting speaker delays for balcony, overflow seating or nursery areas. A built-in USB output can stream audio directly to a computer for digital recording and playback.
Automix is an automatic mixing function that will adjust microphones input levels automatically, turning down unused or low priority inputs to give dominance to the main microphone; the Feedback Ferret applies a narrow notch filter on specific problem frequencies to automatically eliminate feedback without sacrificing tonal quality; and Mid-Morph equalization is actually two EQ controls in one, pulling out low-mid frequencies that muddy the sound when the knob is cut and shifting to an upper-mid frequency that brightens the vocal range when boosted.
The Sanctuary Series S-32 will be available in Q2 2005 from authorized Peavey dealers.
Features
- 28 XLR mic and 1/4" line inputs
- Eight Automix channels with compressors
- Two stereo line channels with three input selections, track selection and Monitor Blend control for split-accompaniment tracks
- Variable low-cut filter on the microphone (mono) inputs
- Four-band EQ with low and high shelf, mid-frequency and Mid-Morph
- Post-fader and post-EQ direct outputs on the mono channels.
- Three music subgroups with compressor, auto-off (downward expander) and vocal enhancer
- One Automix subgroup with vocal enhancer
- Four monitor sends
- Two post-fader auxiliary sends
- Eight programmable mute groups
- Subgroup mutes automatically configure as mute groups of assigned inputs
- Dual Feedback Ferret on the main outputs
- 1/3 octave graphic or parametric EQ and delay on the main outputs
- Auto Delay for setting delay speakers
- USB connection for streaming audio for digital recording and playback
- Effects processor allows up to three effects to be combined and edited
- Stereo ambience mic inputs provide room ambience to the record, broadcast and processed mono outputs
- Auto-level function on record and broadcast outputs reduces dynamic range for easier listening
- 100 mm channel and master faders
- Two mixer lamp connectors (BNC 12 Volt)
- U.S. MSRP $3699.99
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