Peavey MP 600 User Manual

MP 600

Powered Mixer

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Operating Guide

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MP™600

POWERED MIXER

Thank you for purchasing the Peavey MP™600! The MP™600 is a seven-channel mixer with a
variety of built-in features, including a dedicated line input channel (summed input for a tape deck
or other line level device), 32-bit digital reverb, channel and master equalizers and a 80 W power
amplifier, all housed in a rugged topbox package.

This owners manual explains the MP 600’s features and its proper operation. Each section of the
mixer is separated into numbered illustrations. In each illustration you will be directed to a controls’
explanation of operation by its corresponding reference number.

FEATURES:

• Seven total input channels

• Reverb control on each channel

• Six mono input channels

• One mono (summed) input channel with stereo RCA and 1/4" jacks

• Two-band equalizer on each channel

• 1/4" and XLR inputs (Channels 1 — 6 only)

• Master effects output (1/4" send jack)

• Main output (1/4" send jack)

• Master four-band equalizer

• RCA tape record output (summed)

• Master level and reverb controls

• 80 W power amp

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ENGLISH

POWER

This section describes the proper application of AC power to your MP 600. To ensure the safety
of you and your MP 600, please pay close attention to any designated cautions.

1. POWER SWITCH

Used to turn AC mains power on or off.

2. FUSE

The fuse is located within the cap of the fuseholder. If the fuse should fail, IT MUST BE
REPLACED WITH THE SAME TYPE AND VALUE IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE
EQUIPMENT AND TO PREVENT VOIDING THE WARRANTY. If the amp repeatedly blows

fuses, it should be taken to a qualified service center for repair.

WARNING: THE FUSE SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WHEN THE POWER CORD HAS
BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM ITS POWER SOURCE.

3. REMOVABLE AC POWER CORD

This receptacle is for the IEC line cord (included), which provides AC power to the unit.
Connect the line cord to this connector and to a properly grounded AC supply. Damage to
the equipment may occur if an improper line voltage is used. (See voltage marking on unit.)
Never remove or cut the ground pin of the line cord plug. This unit is supplied with a properly
rated line cord. When lost or damaged, replace this cord with one of the proper ratings.

(For UK Only) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: • The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal
which is marked by the letter E or by the earth symbol, or coloured green or green and
yellow. • The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured black. • The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or the coloured red.

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REAR PANEL

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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

This section will help you locate the two speaker output jacks on the rear of your MP 600. Though
there are two output jacks, they are mono (parallel) and not stereo. (2 — 8 ohms speakers)

WARNING: NEVER ALLOW YOUR TOTAL SPEAKER IMPEDANCE TO DROP BELOW
THE INDICATED MINIMUM IMPEDANCE.

4. SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Two parallel 1/4" jacks are provided at the output of the power amplifier. Minimum speaker
impedance (minimum load) is 4 ohms.

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CHANNEL (1— 6) FEATURES

The following section describes Channels 1 — 6. Each of these input channels are identical. Some
features listed below can be found on Channel 7 as well.

5. MIC INPUT

XLR balanced low impedance channel input optimized for a
microphone or other low impedance source. Pin 2 is the positive
input. This connector has +15V phantom power supply on pins 2
and 3 at all times. (Pin 1 is the ground reference.)

WARNING: SOME PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOME WIRELESS
MICROPHONE UNITS, CAN BE DAMAGED BY PHANTOM
POWER. CHECK THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
PRODUCT YOU WISH TO CONNECT TO THE MIC INPUT
BEFORE CONNECTING. PHANTOM POWER DOESN’T
AFFECT LOW IMPEDANCE DYNAMIC MICROPHONES.

6. LINE INPUT

1/4" unbalanced input that accepts line level sources equipped
with a 1/4" plug (TS). The two inputs (XLR and 1/4") cannot be
used simultaneously.

7. GAIN

Sets the level of the individual channel in the mix.

8. REVERB

Sets the level to internal reverb from channel and must be
used in conjunction with the master reverb level. It is post gain and
will be affected by the Gain adjustment (7). The Reverb control
also determines the level of signal sent to the Effects Output (14).

9. LOW EQ

A shelving type of active tone control that varies the bass
frequency levels ±15 dB at 100 Hz. It will add depth to thin signals,
or clean up muddy ones.

10. HIGH EQ

A shelving type of active tone control that varies the treble frequency level ±15 dB at 10 kHz.
It is designed to remove noise or to add brilliance to the signal, depending on the quality of
the source.

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CHANNEL SEVEN FEATURES

Channel 7 has two 1/4" line inputs and RCA tape inputs. These inputs are summed. They add (sum)
the left and right signals of a stereo source such as a tape or CD player.

11. LINE AND TAPE INPUTS

RCA and 1/4" jacks accept a stereo input from a CD player, tape deck or keyboard. These
inputs are summed internally into a mono signal. See page 10 for operational note.

CAUTION: Care should be taken not to record on a deck that has its outputs connected to
the line/tape input jacks and have the Channel 7 Gain control turned up, or Feedback will occur.
You may disconnect the tape inputs on the MP 600 if recording on the same tapedeck. Or, you
may use a separate tape deck to play and record at the same time.

MASTER FEATURES

12. TAPE [REC] OUTPUTS

RCA output jacks that provide a monaural signal to the left and right inputs of a stereo tape
deck. This is the main signal taken after the Master Level (16) and the Master EQ.

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13. REVERB FOOTSWITCH

Provided for connection of the optional remote footswitch. The footswitch is used to
activate/defeat the reverb. You may use the ON/OFF single-button switch #0051000.

14. EFFECTS OUTPUT

Plugging into this mono (TS) 1/4" output disconnects the internal reverb, allowing you to
utilize external effects devices. In order to return the signal from the external effects unit, use
the summing inputs of Channel 7.

OPERATION NOTE: When using Channel 7 as an effects return, it is important that you turn
the Channel 7 Reverb control all the way down (“0” position). Failure to do so may cause
oscillation or other strange effects. This is due to feeding signal returned from the effects loop
back into the effects loop resulting in a feedback.

15. MAIN OUTPUT

1/4" unbalanced output that can be used as a source for an external amplifier/speaker
system, feed to other mixers or a tape deck. This signal is taken after the master four­band equalizer.

16. MASTER LEVEL CONTROL

Controls the overall volume level of the system.

17. MASTER REVERB LEVEL CONTROL

Controls the amount of reverb that will be heard in the main mix.

18. POWER LED

Illuminates when AC power is being supplied to the mixer.

19. MASTER EQUALIZATION

Provides ±12 dB equalization at each center frequency. EQ boost is obtained by moving a
particular EQ band’s control above the “0” position. EQ cut is obtained by moving a particular
EQ band’s control below the “0” position. The following list describes each EQ control and its
center frequency.

Low - shelving type - 40 Hz
Low Mid - peak type - 300 Hz
High Mid - peak type - 2 kHz
High - shelving type - 10 kHz

OPERATION NOTE: This equalizer is designed to provide room equalization, feedback
control and system tone control. No amount of equalization will correct the response curve of
a poor loudspeaker. Always begin with all controls in the “0” position and avoid excessively
boosting large segments of the audio passband, which could limit the system’s dynamic
range.

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NOTE: All specifications are typical unless otherwise
noted.

0 dBV = 1 Volt RMS
0 dBu = .778 Volts RMS

All specs are referenced to nominal output level (0 dBv)
unless otherwise noted.

All measurements are wideband 20 Hz to 20 kHz unless
otherwise noted.

All control settings are nominal (50% rotation) unless
otherwise noted.

CHANNEL:
Equivalent Input Noise:

-114 dBu @ 40 dB Max Gain

Frequency Response:

(To Speaker Outputs)
± 3 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Distortion: @ (1 kHz)

Less than .009%

Input Impedance:

Low Z Bal. 2K ohms
1/4" Mic/Line Input 22K ohms

CHANNEL EQ:
High EQ:

± 15 dB @ 10 kHz Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

Low EQ:

± 15 dB @ 100 Hz Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

Nominal Channel Gain:

Line = 0 dB
Low Z = 30 dB

Maximum Channel Gain:

Low Z = 50 dB
Line = 19 dB

Nominal Input Level:

Low Z = -28 dBu
Line = +2 dBu

Minimum Input Level:

Low Z = -48 dBu
Line = -17 dBu

Maximum Input Level:

Low Z = -9 dBu
Line = +30 dBu

Phantom Power:

+15 VDC

MASTER:
Gain:

Main: = 10 dB (variable)

High EQ:

± 12 dB @ 10 kHz Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

High Mid EQ:

± 12 dB @ 2 kHz Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

Low Mid EQ:

± 12 dB @ 300 kHz Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

Low EQ:

± 12 dB @ 40 HZ Minimum
Center Detent flat ±2 dB

Maximum Output Level:

Main: = + 20 dBu (8.0 V RMS)
Effects: = + 20 dBu (8.0 V RMS)

Nominal Headroom:

Main: = 18 dB
Effects: = 18 dB

Output Impedance:

Main: = 100 ohms
Effects: = 100 ohms

Output Noise:

Residual: -93 dBu

(Master Level Down)

Bus: -91 dBu

(Master Nominal, All Channel Level Full CCW, Reverb Level
Down)

Nominal: -76 dBu

(All Controls Nominal, Low Z Input Terminated 150 Ohms)

Signal to noise ratio:

Microphone input to speaker output (>80 dB)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

SYSTEM DYNAMIC RANGE:

95 dB

POWER AMP SECTION:
Frequency Response:

+0, -3 dB, 30 Hz to 28 kHz @ Rated Power

Rated Power and Load:

80 W RMS into 4 ohms
55 W RMS into 8 ohms

THD less than .5% Mic input to speaker output 1 kHz at rated
power.

Speaker system Impedance: 4 ohms minimum.

Power Requirements:

150W @ 100V, 120V, 230 VAC 50/60 Hz

MP™600

SPECIFICATIONS

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Specifications subject to change without notice.

MP

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LEVEL DIAGRAM

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MP™600

HOOK UP DIAGRAM

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Outputs on back

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Preamp out

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Tape Deck*

*Tape deck and Effects Unit

should

not be connected at the same time.

Both are shown for demonstration
purposes only.

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Effects Unit