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Peavey FX* Series REvolutionary Mid-Sized Mixers with MP3 & USB Capability
Press Release
2005-07-25

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Peavey introduces its new FX Series mixing consoles, available in 16-, 24- and 32-channel versions with exclusive Silencer* mic preamps (.0007% THD), dual digital effects processors and a USB port that provides recording and playback capability via a computer or flash drive.

FX Series mixers feature new, Peavey-exclusive technology to enhance live sound reproduction and project studio recording, including Silencer mic preamps, which allow very high gain with low noise and distortion for crystal-clear signal reproduction. The Silencer is a state-of-the-art, low impedance preamp engineered with selected extremely low noise transistors with a wide dynamic range to accommodate any type of microphone or other low impedance source.

These mixers also feature a USB port that allows streaming of digital audio directly to a computer or flash drive ("memory stick") with built-in MP3 compression. Users can save to a flash drive via USB port A, or use both USB ports (A & B) to send the stereo output to a computer or hard disc for recording. With this feature, sound engineers and musicians can compress a live performance or rehearsal directly in MP3 format, then upload their work to the Internet or produce their own CD recordings instantly.

The four pre-fader auxes per channel facilitate monitoring for live sound or recording, while the two post-fader auxes are ideal for adding effects (those built-in or outboard). These mixers also include dual digital effects processors to allow multiple simultaneous effects assignable to any channel via auxiliaries 5 and 6. The many onboard effects include reverb, delay, compression, de-esser, chorus and gate/expander.

The FX Series allows editing of effects with a library for each effect. There are two output processors operable in three modes-L/R stereo, L/R mono and L-mains/R-subwoofer with crossover-as well as additional digital processing such as delay, limiter and 1/3 octave graphic or seven-band parametric EQ.

FX Series mixers also include three-band EQ with mid sweep, 80 Hz low-cut filters and insert points on all channels; four subgroups with insert points; and headphone output. The 24FX and 32FX models have universal-voltage, switch-mode power supplies (operable between 100 and 240 volts) and BNC lamp outputs. On all models, the last two channels have stereo 1/4" and XLR inputs with separate gain controls so a microphone and CD can be used simultaneously without giving up a channel. The stereo input can be assigned directly to the left/right outputs.

The Peavey FX Series includes the rack-mountable 16-channel 16FX*; 24-channel 24FX*; and the 32-channel 32FX*. The FX Series will be available in Q3 2005 from authorized Peavey dealers. U.S. MSRP $TBA.

Now celebrating its 40th anniversary as one of the largest manufacturers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in the world, Peavey holds more than 130 patents and produces more than 2,000 products, which are distributed throughout the United States and to 136 other countries. To find out more about Peavey, visit www.peavey.com.