S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

Automix™ 4
Automatic Microphone
Audio Mixer

DESCRIPTION: in use so that you won't miss a • Gain management computer

The Automix 4 is a single word. Using Peavey's logic for seamless automatic
professional automatic microphone patented (US Patent number operation
audio mixer intended for fixed 5,652,800) Priority Circuitry, the • Audio and control bus linking
installation applications. This Automix 4 eliminates the irritating • Rear panel master/slave linking
single rack-mount package is comb filtering that often occurs mode switch
designed to provide high quality when a person speaking into a • Master balanced output
audio performance and easy-to- wireless lapel mic moves close to • Mic or line level master output
use controls. Engineered from the an active podium mic. With the with switch
ground up, with the commercial addition of the Automix 4's ability • Unbalanced aux out
sound systems contractor in mind, to link multiple units, this unit • Removable “euro” connectors for
the Automix 4 includes removable provides even more flexibility for a all audio connections
screw connectors for easy wide range of applications. • Rear panel power switch
installation and cost-effective • Removable IEC power cable
servicing, as well as limited front FEATURES:
panel user control. • Patented Priority Control circuitry ARCHITECTURAL AND
The Automix 4 provides • Single rack space package ENGINEERING
high quality audio operation, a • Four microphone inputs SPECIFICATIONS:
simple interface and an easy-to- • LED clip status indicator on each The automatic microphone
install package. For hands-free channel mixer shall have four electronically
operation in new and existing • 48 Volt phantom power on each balanced, low noise
sound systems, the Automix 4 input (switchable on channels 1 & 2) microphone/line inputs. Each input
makes sound system operation • Recessed gain control for each shall have its own gain control.
easy and reliable. Channel Input 1 and 2 shall each have the
When using multiple • Channels 1 & 2 each have patented* priority Circuit with a
microphones, gain control priority assign control priority assign and individual front
becomes essential. As additional • Channels 1 & 2 each have front panel mute controls. Each channel
mics are turned on, the levels of panel mute button shall have individual line level
other active mics must be reduced • Front panel master level meter inserts with enable/bypass switch.
to prevent feedback. The Automix (three-segment LED) fourty-eight Volt phantom power
4 gain computer continuously • Line level inserts on each channel
senses the signal from each mic • Insert enable/bypass switch on
and quickly distributes the each channel
available gain among the channels
shall be available on all channels additional Automix 4 units, and by 1.75” high by 9.38” deep. The
and be switched on inputs 1 and also the Automix 2, as well as the unit shall operate from 120 VAC,
2. There shall be included a SMR™ 821 mixer. All audio 60 Hx domestic and from 230
security cover protecting the main connections shall be made with VAC, 50/60 Hz, export. The unit
controls on the front panel with removable “euro” type connectors. shall be a Peavey Architectural
marking zones for each input. The The mixer shall have a Acoustic Division model Automix 4.
master section shall be equipped frequency response of 75 Hz to 20 THREE + TWO YEAR LIMITED
with gain management computer kHz +/- 1 dB. It shall have an EIN WARRANTY
logic for seamless operation. of -128 dBu and the total harmonic NOTE: For details, refer to the
There shall be a balanced mic or distortion shall be less than 0.1% warranty statement. Copies of
line master output with switch. In at +4 dBu (22 Hz to 22 kHz BPF). this statement may be obtained by
addition, there is a master, The maximum line output level contacting
unbalanced auxilliary output. shall be +21 dBu (hi-Z load), Peavey Electronics Corporation,
There is a master/slave +18 dBu (600 load). P.O. Box 2898, Meridian,
linking connection and switch on The unit shall be packaged in Mississippi 39301-2898.
the back panel for connection to a rugged metal chassis 19” wide
*US Patent no. 5,652,800

SPECIFICATIONS
Test Conditions: Maximum Input Level: Maximum Output Level:
120 Vrms, 60 Hz line voltage MIC inputs +12 dBu LINE level output +21 dBu (hi-Z load)
maintained throughout testing. LINE inputs +30 dBu +18 dBu (600 load)
Reference: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms. INSERT inputs +21 dBu MIC level output –9 dBu (hi-Z load)
–12 dBu (600 load)
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS Common Mode Rejection: INSERT outputs +21 dBu (hi-Z load)
EIN: >70 dB 20 Hz – 20 kHz
-128 dBu (Rs = 150 Ohms), typical GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS Channel Clip LED:
Preamp Gain Range: Frequency Response: Red LED lights 2 dB before clipping
10 dB - 65 dB (MIC inputs) 75 Hz (–3 dB) to 20 kHz (–1 dB) Also lights to indicate mute on
-13 dB - 44 dB (LINE inputs) (at +4 dBu; ref: 1 kHz; 75 Hz HPF) channel 1 and 2 inputs

Output Level Indicators:

Input Impedance: THD:
Red LED lights 2 dB before clipping
2K Ohms (MIC inputs) <0.1% at +4 dBu
Yellow LED lights at +4 dBu
>10K Ohms (LINE inputs) (22 Hz - 30 kHz BPF)
Green LED lights at –16 dBu
>10K Ohms (INSERT inputs)
Signal/Noise: Power Requirements:
Priority (channels 1 and 2): (Rs = 150 Ohms; 30 kHz LPF) 120 Vrms, 60 Hz Domestic
0 dB to 9 dB >85 dB (all controls fully CCW) 230 Vrms, 50/60 Hz Export
15 Watts nominal
Phantom Power: Output Impedance:
+48 Volts <200 Ohms Dimensions:
1.75" x 19" x 9.38"
Input sensitivity: Nominal Output Level: (45 mm x 483 mm x 238 mm)
MIC inputs -61 dBu LINE level output +4 dBu
LINE inputs -40 dBu MIC level output –26 dBu Weight:
INSERT inputs +4 dBu INSERT outputs +4 dBu 7.5 lbs
3.4 kg

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian • MS • 39301
(601) 483-5376 • FAX (601) 486-1678 • http://aa.peavey.com

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