At the NAMM 2012 Show, Peavey Electronics introduced the new PVi 8500 and PVi 6500, both 400-watt powered mixers that combine staples of the company’s proprietary technologies with modern amenities such as an input dock for iPhone and iPod.
Eight combination XLR and 1/4-inch inputs (six on the PVi 6500) based on proprietary high-quality, low-noise Silencer mic preamps provide versatility and clear audio reproduction, while proprietary Mid-Morph EQ control improves the tone and clarity of vocals and complements the low and high EQ bands by boosting high-mids or cutting low-mids.
Both models feature a 9-band graphic EQ that is assignable to the main or monitor output as well as the patented FLS Feedback Locating System, which makes accurate feedback elimination simple and intuitive.
Kosmos-C technology provides spectrum enhancement to both the low and high end of the frequency range, while the foot-switchable 24-bit digital effects section includes multiple varieties of rich, highly detailed reverb and delay.
Dual power amplifiers provide 400 watts total, with independent level control and parallel (main and monitor outputs) or stereo (both amps on main output) operation. Users can connect virtually any audio device to this versatile mixer via the onboard 1/4-inch, RCA and 1/8-inch mini jacks.
Features:
—400 watts (dual 200W power sections, assignable with independent control)
—Eight input channels (PVi 8500) or six input channels (PVi 6500)
—Patented FLS Feedback Locating System
—Exclusive Mid-Morph EQ
—Onboard 24-bit digital effects
—Combination XLR and 1/4-inch input jacks
—Selectable 9-Band Graphic EQ for Mains or Monitors
—Patented Kosmos-C low frequency and spectrum enhancement system
—Master Mute
—Phantom Power
—Foot-switchable effects defeat and Master Mute
—Input dock for iPod and iPhone devices
—RCA and 1/8-inch media input
—RCA record output
—LED Meter bridge
—Power amp subsonic filtering
—25 pounds (11 kg) for both models
—U.S. MSRP $399.99 (PVi 8500); $329.99 (PVi 6500)
The Peavey PVi 8500 and PVi 6500 will be available in Q3 2012 from authorized Peavey retailers.
