Jamesemt Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 Our keyboard player has left meaning I am in charge of the PA. Whilst actually mixing/eqing the sound should be relatively straightforward (and I've done before), I don't know where to plug the amps into the mixer/where I plug the monitors into. The mixer in question is a Peavey Unity (soon to be replaced...). Can anyone describe where I plug the bits (obviously not the instruments!) we've also got a rack reverb which we use (Alesis). We have two poweramps. We are having a trial run next Sunday, but would be good to have an idea before! Is there a dummy's guide to PAs Quote
Stewart Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 You'll generally plug the main output/s into the FOH amp/s and pre-fade auxiliary output/s into your monitor amps (pre-fade because you don't want your monitors changing when someone moves the channel faders) You'll probably run your Alesis from a post-fade auxiliary output (and suitable return) unless you are using individual inserts on channels... Need more info/pics to be of much more help... Quote
chris_b Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Jamesemt' post='1033732' date='Nov 23 2010, 11:52 AM']....Is there a dummy's guide to PAs....[/quote] Owner manuals/User guide? Edited November 23, 2010 by chris_b Quote
Jamesemt Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 [quote name='chris_b' post='1033756' date='Nov 23 2010, 12:15 PM']Owner manuals/User guide?[/quote] I think the mixer is about 15 years old!! Might be worth a look though Quote
icastle Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Jamesemt' post='1033732' date='Nov 23 2010, 11:52 AM']Our keyboard player has left meaning I am in charge of the PA. Whilst actually mixing/eqing the sound should be relatively straightforward (and I've done before), I don't know where to plug the amps into the mixer/where I plug the monitors into. The mixer in question is a Peavey Unity (soon to be replaced...). Can anyone describe where I plug the bits (obviously not the instruments!) we've also got a rack reverb which we use (Alesis). We have two poweramps. We are having a trial run next Sunday, but would be good to have an idea before! Is there a dummy's guide to PAs [/quote] I'm a dummy if that helps? I think this is probably what you are after - keeping it simple because I have no idea what other kit you use:- 1) Top RH side of the mixer - Output L and Output R sockets - they connect to your power amp Input L and Input R sockets 2) Speakers connect to the power amp Output L and Output R sockets 3) Top RH side of the mixer again - socket labelled EFX goes to your Alesis reverb INPUT socket 4) Top RH side of the mixer again - socket labelled EFX RETURN goes to your Alesis reverb OUTPUT socket Edited November 23, 2010 by icastle Quote
flyfisher Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 Difficult to advise specifically without knowing your set up but the above should get you going. I would just add: 1. An unhurried run though will pay dividends 2. take your time, don't get flustered, understand the various ins and outs 3. label all the controls so there's no need to 'think' on the night. I use small post-it notes Quote
icastle Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 [quote name='flyfisher' post='1033798' date='Nov 23 2010, 12:50 PM']Difficult to advise specifically without knowing your set up but the above should get you going. I would just add: 1. An unhurried run though will pay dividends 2. take your time, don't get flustered, understand the various ins and outs 3. label all the controls so there's no need to 'think' on the night. I use small post-it notes[/quote] God we're bl**dy good here Tune in next week where we'll do an online set of instructions describing how to remove your own appendix... Quote
Alien Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 User manual can be downloaded here. [url="http://www.retrevo.com/support/Peavey-Unity-2002-12-RQ-manual/id/23119ag018/t/2/"]http://www.retrevo.com/support/Peavey-Unit...23119ag018/t/2/[/url] HTH A Quote
Jamesemt Posted November 24, 2010 Author Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for all the help guys. Feeling a bit more confident! James Quote
icastle Posted November 24, 2010 Posted November 24, 2010 [quote name='Jamesemt' post='1034703' date='Nov 24 2010, 07:00 AM']Thanks for all the help guys. Feeling a bit more confident! James[/quote] No problem James. Try putting it together the way described on Sunday and if anything doesn't quite work out right, let us know and we'll have a rethink for you Quote
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