Peavey have added two models to their XR series powered-mixer line: the XR 1220 console and the rackmountable XR 1212.
The new 12-channel XR 1212 and 20-channel XR 1220 are based on dual 600-Watt, Class-D power amplifiers that can be configured into five operating modes: left and right; left and right with subwoofer; main and monitor; main and monitor with subwoofer; or monitor 1 and monitor 2. The power amps deliver 600 Watts to each side in all modes, and those modes with a subwoofer option have a built-in, fourth-order crossover that sends all frequencies below 100Hz to the sub output and everything above 100Hz to the internal power amps.
Each standard channel includes an XLR input and quarter-inch line input, as well as a quarter-inch channel insert, gain adjustment, 80Hz low-cut switch, two monitor sends, effects send, and a four-band band EQ with low, low mid (set at 450Hz to improve clarity), high and Peavey's proprietary Mid-Morph equalisation control. Mid-Morph is said to "improve the sound no matter which direction the knob is turned". When the control is turned to the left it cuts at 2kHz, but when turned to the right it boosts 4kHz.
The master section features a digital, nine-band graphic EQ for each output amplifier, with a built-in real-time analyser that analyses the room and sets the EQ curves automatically. The master section also includes Peavey's exclusive Feedback Ferret digital feedback elimination and a digital effects section that includes a range of reverbs, delays and chorus with preset storage. The dual auto-EQ and Feedback Ferret can be assigned to two outputs: left and right, main and monitor, or monitor 1 and 2.
According to Peavey, the Feedback Ferret applies sophisticated, narrow-band 'smart' filters that find and suppress offending frequencies through virtually instantaneous notching, with incremental attenuation to eliminate the feedback. The algorithm continuously checks and rechecks the problem frequencies and then releases the filters when it no longer detects feedback.
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