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XR® 696 POWERED SOUND REINFORCEMENT MIXING CONSOLE
Representing years of research and development in mixer engineering, the XR 696 is a state-of-the-
art powered mixer packed with features. Incorporating DSP-based reverb/effects and delivering an
awesome output of 600 Watts per channel program material (@ 4 Ohms), this compact, lightweight
mixer is perfect for most any application. Designed for durability and ease of operation, the XR 696
will provide years of hassle-free performance.
FEATURES
• 8 low-noise, low-Z mic preamps
• 4 true high-Z 1/4" mic inputs
• 3-band equalization (Channels 1 - 8)
• Monitor send (each channel)
• EFX send (Channels 1 - 8)
• -25 dB pad (Channels 1 - 6)
• Low-cut filter (Channels 1 - 6)
• Stereo line inputs (Channels 7 - 9)
• 16-bit, DSP-based stereo reverb/effects with two parameter controls
• Two 9-band graphic EQs with FLS® Feedback Locating System
• 48 V phantom power
• Stereo/Main-Monitor mode switch
• 2x600 W @ 4 Ohms internal power amplifier
• DDT™ speaker protection
The standard channels (1 - 8) feature discrete low noise mic preamps with globally switched
phantom power and 3-band EQ. Channels (1 - 4) feature true high-impedance 1/4" mic inputs. Two
additional channels (5 - 6) offer 1/4" line-level inputs. Channels (1 -6) feature globally switched Low
Cut filters. Channels (1 -6) feature Pad Switches to accomodate a wide range of input signals.
Finally, there are three stereo channels (7 - 9) for tape, CD, or synth inputs.
The Master section features a unique graphic equalizer/power amp mode switch. Without patching,
the XR 696 can be used as a full stereo mixer amplifier (default). In the Main/Monitor mode, one
graphic and amplifier can be used for monitor and the other graphic and amplifier for the main L and
R (mono) signal.
Also included in the Master section are 16 stereo digital effects from the award-winning Deltafex®
digital signal processor. By including separate Time/Size and Color/Tone controls, the user can
create many effect settings from the 16 we provided. All channels, except Channel 9, have a
dedicated digital effects send routed directly to the DSP effects processor.
To take advantage of the XR 696’s powerful features, please read this owner’s manual carefully
and keep it as a reference. This manual includes several sections detailing individual areas of mixer
operation including: control functions, set-up, and applications in sound reinforcement.
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CHANNEL SECTION:
CHANNELS 1-4
1
5
0
1.
MIC INPUT: XLR balanced, low-impedance channel input optimized for
9
8
a microphone or other low-level source. Pin 2 is the positive input.
Because of the wide range of gain adjustment, signal levels as high as
+10 dBV (2.45 V RMS) can be accommodated. When the phantom
power is enabled, this connector has +48 V on pins 2 and 3 with pin 1 as
the ground reference. (The Mic Input can also be found on Channels
5 - 8.) See caution on page 7.
EFX.
0
10
-15 +15
HIGH
2.
3.
HI-Z/LINE INPUT: Channels (1 -4) are 1/4" balanced TRS high-
impedance inputs. The tip is the positive input, which can also be used for
unbalanced inputs. A Pad (#3) switch is provided to attenuate strong
signals present at this input. Within the same channel, the mic input and
the Hi-Z/Line input cannot be used simultaneously.
0
7
6
5
-15 +15 MID
0
PAD: Attenuates the input signal by 25 dB. If you find that barely
touching the Level control (#4) gives you an enormous increase in
volume or if distortion occurs, try using the Pad switch. In addition to
increasing the dynamic range, the channel input can now accommodate
a higher input level before clipping. This may be necessary with a close
mic on loud guitar amplifiers or drum kits. The Pad switch can also be
found on Channels 5 and 6 which are line level inputs only.
-15 +15 LOW
5
0
10
0dB
MON
4.
5.
GAIN: Sets the signal level sent to the Left and Right bus. (The Gain
control can also be found on Channels 5 - 9.)
-3
+3
-6
+6
4
MON: Adjusts the level of the channel signal (pre-EQ) that is added to
the Monitor mix. (The Monitor control can also be found on Channels
5 - 9.) This control is independent of the main channel Gain control (#4).
+20 GAIN
1
6.
LOW EQ: A shelving type of active tone control that varies the bass
frequency levels ±15 dB at 70 Hz. It will add depth to thin signals, or
clean up muddy ones. (The Low control can also be found on Channels
5 - 9.)
PAD
3
2
-25dB
7.
8.
MID EQ: Mid ±15 dB. This control sets the amount of cut and boost at
the mid-frequency. (The Mid control can also be found on Channels
5 - 8.)
HI Z/
LINE
HIGH EQ: A shelving type of active tone control that varies the treble
frequency levels ±15 dB at 12 kHz. It is designed to remove noise or to
add brilliance to the signal, depending on the quality of the source. (The
High control can also be found on Channels 5 - 9.)
1
9.
EFX: This control varies the level into the digital effects processor bus
adjusting the signal level from the particular channel to the digital
processor. (The effects control can also be found on Channels 5 - 8.)
The channel Gain control (#4) also affects this level.
MIC
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low
cut
NOTE: Channels 5-9 contain features that differ from the previous
channels. Only those features are mentioned below. For information on
features not mentioned please refer to the section for Channels 1-4.
STEREO
6
7
11
5
0
5
0
10
EFX.
0
10 EFX.
CHANNELS 5-6
0
10.
LINE: 1/4" balanced TRS input for line-level signals. This signal is
connected through a 25 dB pad to the mic input below it.
-15 +15 HIGH -15 +15 HIGH
11.
LOW CUT: This is a low-cut filter with a corner frequency of 80 Hz used
to filter rumble, wind noise, breath thumps, stage noise, and other low-
frequency components that rob power from the amplifiers and muddy the
signal. Depressing this switch will affect Channels 1 - 6 only. Use of the
filter will not affect the monitor signal.
0
0
-15 +15 MID
0
-15 +15 MID
0
-15 +15 LOW
5
-15 +15 LOW
5
CHANNELS 7-8
12.
RIGHT INPUT: High-impedance 1/4" input for line-level signals. The Right
Input is adjusted by the Level control (#4). If the XR® 696 is in Left/Right
mode then the signal will go to the Right Speaker Output (#37). In
Mon/Main mode the signal is combined with the Left and placed on the
Main Speaker Output. The right signal can also be patched out of the XR
696 via the Right Output jack (#31) to external components such as
effects, power amps, and recording devices.
0
10
0dB
0
10
0dB
MON
MON
-3
-3
+3
+3
-6
-6
+6
+6
+20 GAIN
6
+20 GAIN
PAD
7
13
-25dB
13.
LEFT/MONO INPUT: High-impedance 1/4" input for line-level signals. The
Left/Mono input supplies signal to both the Left and Right channels (if
there is nothing inserted to the right input jack) through the Level control
(#4). In Left/Right mode the signal will go to the Left Speaker Output (and
Right Speaker Output if nothing is inserted to the right input jack). In
Mon/Main mode the signal is combined with the Right and placed on the
Main Speaker Output.
LEFT/
MONO
LINE
12
10
LINE
RIGHT
MIC
MIC
CHANNEL 9
14.
TAPE IN: This stereo RCA phono jack accepts a stereo input (nominally
-10 dBV) from the output of a tape deck or CD player and places it on the
Left and Right channels as well as the monitor mix.
LINE IN
LEFT
RIGHT
15.
TAPE OUT: This stereo RCA phono jack provides a signal for the
recording inputs of a stereo tape deck.
CAUTION: DO NOT HOOK THE TAPE IN AND TAPE OUT TO THE
INPUT AND OUTPUT OF THE SAME DECK. DOING SO WILL FORM A
LOOP CAUSING SEVERE FEEDBACK. USE SEPARATE DECKS FOR
RECORDING AND PLAYBACK.
14
15
LEFT
RIGHT
REC OUT
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MASTER SECTION
16.
EFFECTS PEAK LED: Illuminates to indicate -6 dB of headroom before the signals being sent to the
effects circuit are clipped. Ideally, you would want this LED to light only occassionally. An occassional
blink indicates that you have the levels at an optimum setting. It is advisable to listen carefully to the
output at the same time in order to determine the final setting.
17.
PRESET: Selects the effect preset from the list below.
EFX Presets
PRESET
NAME
TIME/SIZE
COLOR/TONE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Chamber
Plate
Room
Cathedral
Spring
Gate
Time: 150 to 5,000 ms
Time: 100 to 4,000 ms
Time: 150 to 5,000 ms
Time: 100 to 8,000 ms
Time: 150 to 5,000 ms
Time: 150 to 500 ms
Time: 150 to 500 ms
Time: 0 to 225 ms
Time: 0 to 500 ms
Time: 0 to 500 ms
Time: 0 to 500 ms
Time: 0 to 500 ms
Rate: 0.125 to 8 Hz
Rate: 0.250 to 16 Hz
Rate: 0.10 to 2.5 Hz
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Damping (High Frequency)
Reverb Time: 0 to 5,000 ms
Feedback: 0 to 99%
Feedback: 0 to 99%
Feedback: 0 to 99%
Feedback: 0 to 99%
Depth: Best Set Full CW
Depth: Best Set Full CW
Depth: Best Set Full CW
Reverse
Delay + Reverb
Bright Delay
Warm Delay
Dark Delay
Ping Pong Delay
Chorus
Phaser
Flange
Rotary Speaker
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
High Speed: 0.50 to 25 Hz Width: 0 to 100% CW
18.
TIME/SIZE: In Reverb and Delay presets, this control adjusts the time of the particular reverb or
delay; in Chorus, Phaser, and Flange, it adjusts the rate of each. In Rotary Speaker setting, this
adjusts the speed of the speaker rotation.
19.
20.
COLOR/TONE: Adjusts the high-frequency content of the effects signal. (While using a delay, this
control adjusts the feedback or depth.)
EFX TO MON: Controls the amount of effects signal sent to the monitor mix. This control allows
effects to be heard from the stage via the monitor.
21.
22.
EFX TO MAIN: Controls the amount of effects signal sent to the main mix.
FLS® (Feedback Locator System): These LEDs illuminate to indicate the frequency band of highest
energy. When feedback occurs, this system will automatically indicate the graphics slider to use to
decrease that frequency band’s gain in order to lessen or eliminate feedback. (NOTE: These LEDs
illuminate with any audio signal, not just during feedback.)
23.
24.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZERS: These 9-band equalizers are fixed on one-octave centers. They are
designed for 12 dB of cut and 12 dB boost. They are connected directly to their power amplifier inputs.
SYSTEM MODE: This switch is used to configure the XR® 696 as either a stereo or dual mono
amplifier. It is recessed to prevent accidental switching during a performance. Use a non-metallic
object to change the switch position (e.g., a toothpick). The XR 696 is shipped from the factory in the
default setting of Left Main to the upper EQ and Right to the lower EQ. When this switch is depressed,
it switches the lower EQ to (mono) PA Left + Right. The upper EQ then becomes the monitor signal
only, creating an entire PA and monitor mixing system in one small, easy-to-carry package. And this
change is accomplished without a single patch cord!
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18
19
20
21
1
5
5
5
5
15
13
3
7
ESET
5
16
22
11
S
0
10
0
10
0
10
0
10
9
PEAK
(-6dB)
PRESET
TIME SIZE
/
COLOR TONE
/
EFX. TO MON.
EFX. TO MAIN
SENDS
DIGITAL
EFFECTS
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POWER
FLS
FEEDBACK LOCATING SYSTEM
63
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
8K
16K
23
25
MONITOR
LEFT MONITOR
/
EQUALIZATION
0dB
-3
+3
+6
+
+
12
12
12
-6
+10
GAIN
-
-
12
EQ/PWR AMP
1
200W
STEREO
POWER MIXER
MODE
696
XR
2X600w
SELEC
24
26
STEREO
MON/
MAIN
6
125
250
500
1K
2K
4K
8K
16K
22
23
RIGHT MAIN
/
EQUALIZATION
MAIN
+
+
12
12
12
0dB
-3
+3
+6
-6
+10
GAIN
-
-
12
DESIGNED IN U.S.A. BUILT UNDER U.S. PATENT NO. 5,737,428 / 4,318,053
FT. SW.
LINE OUTPUT
POWER AMP IN
EFX. DEFEAT MONITOR LEFT/MONO
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
48V
PHANTOM
ON
27
28
29
30
31
32
25.
26.
27.
MONITOR LEVEL: Sets the overall level of the monitor signal that is sent to the Monitor Output Jack.
This control also sets the monitor level going to the power amp when in Main/Monitor mode (see
System Mode #24).
MAIN LEVEL: This is the master level control for the main mix sent to the Left/Mono and Right
output jacks. This control sets the Main level going to the power amp when in Main/Monitor mode (see
System Mode #24). A good starting position for this control is the center detent position (12:00).
PHANTOM POWER SWITCH: Applies 48 V DC voltage to all input XLR connectors to power
microphones that require it.
CAUTION! When phantom power is switched on, make sure that any channel you are plugging a mic
into is turned down in both the main and monitor mixes. Otherwise, there will be a loud pop in the PA.
This is normal. It is best to plug all mics into their respective channels with the phantom power
switched off. This reduces noise in the PA and reduces the chances of the mic being damaged. If
phantom power is used, do not connect unbalanced microphones or other devices that cannot handle
this voltage to the XLR inputs. (Some wireless receivers may be damaged; consult their manuals for
compatibility.) The line input 1/4" jacks are not connected to the phantom supply, and are safe for all
inputs (balanced or unbalanced). An unbalanced-to-balanced impedance converter, such as the
Peavey 5116 or a Peavey 1:1 Interface Adapter, can also be used to isolate a mic from phantom
voltage.
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29.
30.
EFX DEFEAT: This 1/4" jack accepts an on/off 1/4" footswitch (Peavey Pt. #00051000) to defeat the
effects of both the Main and Monitor mixes.
MONITOR OUTPUT: This 1/4" jack provides an output from the monitor mix to supply external power
amp/monitor combinations. The level of this signal is determined by the Monitor Level control.
LEFT/MONO OUTPUT: This 1/4" jack provides an output from the Left Main mix to supply external
amp/speaker combinations. The level of this signal is determined by the Main Level control. When no
plug is connected to the Right Output (#31) then the right signal is mixed with the left, and both can
be accessed at the Left/Mono Output. This works well when you use the internal amps for monitor and
external amps for Main. Only one patch cord is required to get the Main out to the external amp. In
order to utilize both internal amps for Monitors then patch from Monitor Out into Right Power input.
31.
32.
RIGHT OUTPUT: This 1/4" jack provides an output from the Right Main mix to supply external
amp/speaker combinations. The level of this signal is determined by the Main Level control.
POWER AMP INPUTS: Plugging into these jacks allows the user to go directly into the graphic
equalizer, then into its respective power amplifier channel, and therefore bypass the other functions of
the XR® 696.
33.
POWER LED: The power “on” LED indicator will light when the unit is powered.
34
36
35
AC POWER AND POWER AMPLIFIER SECTION:
34.
A/C POWER INLET: This is the receptacle for an IEC line cord,
which provides AC power to the mixer/amplifier. Connect the line
cord to this connector to provide power to the unit. Damage to
the equipment may result if improper line voltage is used (see
line voltage marking on unit).
POWER
120 VAC
60 Hz
500 WATTS
FUSE
15 AMP
OFF
ON
35.
36.
POWER: The XR 696’s main power switch. The power on LED
indicator (#33) will light when the unit is powered.
FUSE: This is the main safety fuse for the AC line voltage. Only
replace the fuse with one the exact same type and rating. IF THE FUSE CONTINUES TO OPEN, DO
NOT OVER FUSE. TAKE THE UNIT TO AN AUTHORIZED PEAVEY SERVICE CENTER!
37.
PARALLEL LEFT/RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS: These 1/4" jacks are the amplifier’s outputs. By
connecting a speaker cable to this jack and to a speaker cabinet, you complete the signal chain.
You will notice that there are two pairs of jacks. The two pairs are your two (stereo) amp outputs.
Two cabinets can be connected to each channel, as long as the combined impedance of the cabinets
is not less than 4 Ohms. (i.e., two 8 Ohm cabinets in parallel = 4 Ohms, four 16 Ohm speakers in
parallel = 4 Ohms, etc.).
RIGHT/MAIN
MIN
LEFT/ MONITOR
MIN
OHM
4
4
OHM
CLASS 2 WIRING
37
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