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by Marty McCann
Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: IPR 3000 weird noise ?
Replies: 25
Views: 14977

Re: IPR 3000 weird noise ?

Each channel has its own clock generator. And due to tolerance differences in the clocks, at idle the amp is exhibiting the difference in frequency between the two channel clocks. No harm, no international incidences. Each channel will pass audio and the noise will NOT be apparent when passing audio.
by Marty McCann
Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: Amp to speaker matching
Replies: 1
Views: 2061

Re: Amp to speaker matching

Too much power, go with 600 - 800 Watts.
by Marty McCann
Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Speakers/Enclosures
Topic: keep killing sp4 BW and sp118FH low riders
Replies: 15
Views: 10662

Re: keep killing sp4 BW and sp118FH low riders

If you are using both together, then that is your problem, as some frequencies will become a black hole in which you pour power but only increase cancellation.

Use the FH-1 as separate Aux fed subs for the Kick only.
by Marty McCann
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: How do you figure amperage needed?
Replies: 2
Views: 2309

Re: How do you figure amperage needed?

Add up the total wattage into each enclosures impedance and divide by 120 (VAC). That will tell you the needed current at full power draw. Typically, however you can get by with half that amount due to the dynamic nature of music. At very minimum, you would need 80% of the 1/2 current calculation.
by Marty McCann
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:39 pm
Forum: Speakers/Enclosures
Topic: 1508-8 AL CP Pro Rider Replacement Basket
Replies: 7
Views: 4846

Re: 1508-8 AL CP Pro Rider Replacement Basket

Hello Brad, Yes Peavey has a new distributor in Australia. I met Paul Goldsmith the managing director last month here in Meridian. I told him about you and also told him to look you up when he goes to Darwin. Info: Galactic Music 5 Monomeeth, Mitcham Victoria Australia 3132 p +61 3 8813 0241 F +61 3...
by Marty McCann
Tue Jun 14, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: Peavey pv 900 with active speakers
Replies: 4
Views: 3292

Re: Peavey pv 900 with active speakers

make sure you engage the low cut and the X-over function.
by Marty McCann
Fri Jun 10, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Speakers/Enclosures
Topic: 1545 TI Crossover
Replies: 4
Views: 3680

Re: 1545 TI Crossover

You mentioned that the tone was different when bi=amping. Does your electronic crossover have CD Horn EQ? Probably not. Read the Tech notes section regarding the necessary CD Horn EQ.
by Marty McCann
Sun May 08, 2016 11:19 pm
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: (URGENT) How can I tell if amp is X series or not?
Replies: 16
Views: 8845

Re: (URGENT) How can I tell if amp is X series or not?

Spudler, The forum is intended to offer answers to questions,but it is not a tutorial on pro audio. You seem to be on a pilgrimage,but your compass is foggy. Have you yet read the topics on the Tech Notes section? If not, you owe it to yourself to review the papers. You will then be able to understa...
by Marty McCann
Sun May 01, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Speakers/Enclosures
Topic: RX22 diaphragm kit into an old 22A magnet?
Replies: 3
Views: 3254

Re: RX22 diaphragm kit into an old 22A magnet?

You just need the proper replacement diaphragm kit. Which would not be the RX 22 for technical issues involving the new radius, the closer distance to the phasing plug (of the correct radius), and the suspension. There is a generic replacement for all prior models to the RX, but I forget the # and a...
by Marty McCann
Sun May 01, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: Mixers
Topic: Peavey XM6 noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2566

Re: Peavey XM6 noise

You are double pre-amping. A mixer takes a small signal from mic level (-10 dB) to FOH Line levels (> +10 dB). So, you are putting line levels into an input circuit that only expects (-10 dB), thus clipping the SM6 preamp or getting about +30 db of the noise floor, depending on your settings. Does t...
by Marty McCann
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Power Amplifiers
Topic: PV IPR7500 DSP
Replies: 1
Views: 2047

Re: PV IPR7500 DSP

I understand, but 80% of the components are in a single chip.

E-mail Peavey customer service.
by Marty McCann
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:42 pm
Forum: Mixers
Topic: PV20 has fuzzy output with wireless handheld mics
Replies: 7
Views: 4065

Re: PV20 has fuzzy output with wireless handheld mics

It is always best to have the receivers as close to the stage as possible, as the -6 dB inverse square law applies to RF as well as acoustics.

Also it is known that some wireless mic systems will malfunction when phantom power is engaged. Turn off the phantom and see if the problem goes away.
by Marty McCann
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Microphones
Topic: PM18S-- Mic help with popping
Replies: 5
Views: 5668

Re: PM18S-- Mic help with popping

If the mixer has a high pass filter (low cut) on the channel, engage it.

That mic does need a windscreen (pop filter) when used as close proximity.

Did a screen filter not come with the mic?
by Marty McCann
Sun Apr 24, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Speakers/Enclosures
Topic: SP4 Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 2245

Re: SP4 Problem

You may have toasted the woofer. The tom 15 usually goes first as it goes two octaves higher than the bottom woofer. Take out the woofers and remove the magnets to see if thea coils hvw been damaged. If bad, you can order replacement baskets.
by Marty McCann
Sun Apr 24, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Mixers
Topic: FX2 16 channel mixer
Replies: 6
Views: 3979

Re: FX2 16 channel mixer

You may be running out of headroom in the summing bus or in the A/D converters. Masters should be at 0 dB(unity gain). Channels should start at -10 dB. You do the sound check for front of house (FOH) first, then monitors. You turn up the inputs until each channel is loud enough for the room. At this...