ALLEN & HEATH PA-CP Series User's Guide

USER GUIDEPublication AP4956 PA-CP Series Powered Mixer

10 PA-CP User Guide Installing the Console The PA Series is portable and designed for stand alone operation. The smaller PA12-CP model can also be 1

PA-CP User Guide 11 Mains Power and Earthing Connecting Mains Power Read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS printed at the front of this user guide and on th

12 PA-CP User Guide Cable and Connector Information You are likely to encounter the following audio connector types: The XLR connector is 3 wire bal

PA-CP User Guide 13 The MONO Channel MIC INPUT XLR input for connecting microphone level signals in the range -63 to +5dBu. These are balanced and

14 PA-CP User Guide GAIN Adjusts the sensitivity of the channel preamp to match the connected source to the 0dBu operating level of the console.

PA-CP User Guide 15 EQUALISER The channel equaliser allows independent adjustment of four frequency bands. This lets you accurately pinpoint the

16 PA-CP User Guide AUX SENDS The PA Series has four auxiliary sends. These provide independent mixes from the channels. They have many applicat

PA-CP User Guide 17 PAN Adjusts the stereo position of the channel signal in the main LR mix. At the centre position equal signal is sent to the

18 PA-CP User Guide The STEREO Channel Dual Stereo Inputs Each stereo channel has two independent stereo inputs, ST1(3) and ST2(4). For convenienc

PA-CP User Guide 19 EQUALISER The stereo equaliser allows independent adjustment of the low and high frequency bands. HF The high frequency band

2 PA-CP User Guide This product complies with the European Electromagnetic Compatibility directives 89/336/EEC & 92/31/EEC and the European Low

20 PA-CP User Guide The EFFECTS Channel Overview The PA Series features a built-in digital stereo effects unit. Effects such as artificial reverbe

PA-CP User Guide 21 EXT FX INPUT TRS jack inputs for connecting the line level stereo output from an external effects processor. The inputs are

22 PA-CP User Guide The 16 Presets The effects presets have been configured to provide a variety of instantly accessible effects types suitable f

PA-CP User Guide 23 PRESET TYPES The following table lists the 16 effects available and their typical application. Try these with different inst

24 PA-CP User Guide The MASTER SECTION Controls Master Control For accurate control, the main house and two foldback mixes are controlled using ful

PA-CP User Guide 25 MONO OUT LEVEL This is the master control for the console mono output. The LR mix is summed after the LR faders to produce th

26 PA-CP User Guide The AMPLIFIERS Overview The two built-in power amplifiers are called Amp A and Amp B. You decide how you want to use them. D

PA-CP User Guide 27 SOURCE SELECT Decide how you want to use the amplifiers. Set the two switches according to the A and B sources required. The

28 PA-CP User Guide The MASTER Connectors TRS Line Outputs ¼” jack line level outputs which produce 0dBu when the console meters read ‘0’. With a

PA-CP User Guide 29 LR MAIN OUT Use these line outputs to drive the main house amplifiers if you are using the console AB amplifiers for the foldb

PA-CP User Guide 3 Important Safety Instructions – Read First Read instructions: Retain these safety and operating instructions for future refer

30 PA-CP User Guide 2TRK INPUT A pair of RCA phono sockets accepts the input from a stereo playback devices such as a CD, MiniDisc, DAT or tape pl

PA-CP User Guide 31 AB SPEAKER OUTPUTS The power amplifier outputs are available on Speakon® connectors. These are robust locking connectors desi

32 PA-CP User Guide Specifications Max output level +21dBu into >2k load Nominal output level 0dBu (0.775 Volts rms) Headroom +21dB Freq re

PA-CP User Guide 33 System Block Diagram Connector Types XLR connector : Pin 2 = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (-) Pin 1 = GND

34 PA-CP User Guide Fitting the PA12-CP Rack Ears A pair of 19” rack ears is provided with the PA12-CP. The ears replace the front and side trims so

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4 PA-CP User Guide Introduction Welcome to the Allen & Heath PA Series professional audio mixing system. This user guide descr

PA-CP User Guide 5 Contents  Information Phantom power...13 Balanced and unbalanced connections ...

6 PA-CP User Guide Overview PA Series consoles provide all the tools you need to run a small PA system in an easy ‘walk up and go’ format. You simpl

PA-CP User Guide 7 The Range PA20-CP 16 mono MIC/LINE channels 2 dual stereo LINE channels PA12-CP 8 mono MIC/LINE channels 2 dual stereo LI

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PA-CP User Guide 9 Quick Start  1 Ensure your safety First read and understand the Important Safety Instructions printed earlier. Make sure t