Rane PE 15 User Manual

DATA SHEET

General Description

The Rane Model PE 15 Parametric Equalizer is a single
channel 5-band device of incredible versatility. It incorporates
all the required features of a parametric equalizer and full­function notch filter set. Each of the five filters in the PE 15
cover a center Frequency range of four octaves, a Bandwidth
of .03 to 1.5 octaves, and a boost/cut range of +15 dB to

-20 dB. Bands one and five switch to allow peaking or
shelving characteristics. Special attention to the design of the
state-variable filters make all of these adjustments possible.
All parameters are completely independent. To the user, this
means any control may be operated in any order without
affecting the others. This flexibility makes the PE 15 ideal for
all audio contouring applications. A range that begins with the
sharpest of notch filters and continues through broad-band
program contouring.

PE 15

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER

Each Filter in the PE 15 may be individually Bypassed via
a front panel switch, allowing the operator to audibly audition
the effect of each Filter. An overall Bypass provides a “hard­wire” from the Input connector to the Output connector,
completely defeating all effects of the unit. An overall Master
Control Level is provided which covers a range of completely
off to +20 dB. Front panel includes individual Bypass and
Overload indicators for each band.

The rear panel provides both XLR as well as ¼" Inputs
and Outputs. All connectors are fully active balanced.

As a notch filter the PE 15 is unsurpassed. With band­widths as narrow as 1/30th octave and deep 20 dB cut
capability the PE 15 can remove any undesired slice of audio
resonance without audibly affecting sonic quality.

Features

• Five Parametric Bands

• Four Octave Frequency Sweep Range per Band

• .03 to 1.5 Octave Bandwidth Range

• -20 to +15 dB Filter Level Range with 0 dB Detent Controls

• Bands 1 & 5 Peaking or Shelving

• Individual and Overall Bypass Switches with Indicators

• Overload Indicator

• Master Level Control

• +20 dB Gain Available

• Balanced XLR and ¼" TRS Connectors

• UL/CSA/CE and 100/120/230 VAC Remote Power Supplies

Data Sheet-1

PE 15

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER

Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments

Equalizer: Bands 5

..........Type Full Parametric Bands 1 & 5 switchable to shelving

..........Range Boost: +15; Cut: -20 1 dB Minimum phase design

..........Bandwidth .03 to 1.5 Octaves 5 % Continuous sweep

..........Sweep 4 Octaves 5 %

20 Hz to 300 Hz Band 1
60 Hz to 1 kHz Band 2

150 Hz to 2.5 kHz Band 3

450 Hz to 8 kHz Band 4

1 kHz to 20 kHz Band 5
Inputs: Type Active Balanced/Unbalanced

..........Connectors XLR & ¼" TRS

..........Impedance 20k 1% ohms

..........Maximum Level +20 1 dBu

Outputs: Type Active Balanced

..........Connectors XLR & ¼" TRS

..........Impedance 200 1% ohms 100 ohms each leg to ground

..........Maximum Level +27 > 2k ohms; +24 > 600 ohms 1 dBu

Overall Gain Range Off to +20 -0/+4 dB
RFI Filters Yes
Passive Bypass Switch Yes
Overload LED Threshold +18 1 dBu Output or any internal level
Infrasonic Filter 15 Hz, 18 dB/Oct., Butterworth 3% Hz
Ultrasonic Filter 33 kHz, 12 dB/Octave 3% Hz
Frequency Response 15-33 kHz +0/-3 dB
THD+Noise 0.02 .01 % +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz
IM Distortion (SMPTE) 0.009 .001 % 60 Hz/7 kHz, 4:1, +4 dBu
Signal-to-Noise Ratio re +4 dBu, 20 kHz noise bandwidth

Unit: Agency Listing

..........120 VAC model Class 2 Equipment National Electrical Code

..........230 VAC model VDE, SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage

Power Supply: Agency Listing Class 2 Equipment

..........120 VAC model UL File no. E88261

..........230 VAC model CE-EMC Meets EMC directive 89/336/EEC

..........100 VAC model Built to JIS Japan only

Power Supply Requirement 18 VAC w/ center tap Rane model RS 1
Maximum Current 250 mA RMS Current from Remote Supply
Unit: Construction All Steel

..........Size 1.75"H x 19"W x 5.3"D (1U) (4.4 cm x 48.3 cm x 13.5 cm)

..........Weight 5 lb (2.3 kg)

Shipping: Size 4.25" x 20.3" x 13.75" (11 cm x 52 cm x 35 cm)

..........Weight 9 lb (4.1 kg)

Note: 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

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92 2 dB Boost/Cuts centered, unity gain

89 2 dB Boost/Cuts centered, max gain

73 2 dB Boost/Cuts maximum, max gain

UL & CSA Exempt Class 2 Equipment

CE-EMC EMC directive 89/336/EEC
CE-Safety Exempt per Art. 1, LVD 73/23/EEC

CSA File no. LR58948

CE-Safety LV directive 73/23/EEC

Data Sheet-2

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