The Peavey VSX 48e is a top - notch DSP - based loudspeaker management system. It offers a 96kHz sample rate and a floating - point DSP processor, ensuring a quiet and accurate filter response. You can fully adjust the crossover filters and route any input to any output. With the VSX Editor Program for PC, you can remotely set up and operate the system via the front - panel USB port or the rear - panel Ethernet network connection. You can also save and load files using this interface software. Key features include 4 balanced XLR inputs and 8 balanced XLR outputs, a maximum input and output level of +20 dBu, a frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with +0, -1 dB, 5 - segment LED meters on each input and output with limit indication, and a security lock. It has a dynamic range from input to output greater than 109 dB (A - weighted) or 107 dB (unweighted), 24 - bit Delta - Sigma A/D and D/A converters. Each input has gain, mute, HP and LP filters, 8 bands of PEQ, polarity, and a 680 mS delay, while each output features 9 bands of PEQ, gain, compressor/limiter, polarity, a 680 mS delay, mute, and crossover/band - pass filters. Channels can be linked for easy stereo operation, and it comes with a signal generator for sine, white noise, and pink noise. The crossover/band - pass filters support various alignments from 1st to 8th order, and EQ filter types are diverse. Technical specifications show an unpacked weight of 5.80 lb (2.63 kg), a packed weight of 7.72 lb (3.5 kg), a packed width of 11.69' (29.6926 cm), a packed height of 21.14' (53.6956 cm), and a packed depth of 4.9' (12.446 cm).
Using the Peavey VSX 48e is easy. First, connect your audio sources to the 4 balanced XLR inputs. Then, decide how you want to route the signals to the 8 balanced XLR outputs. You can use the VSX Editor Program on your PC to set up the system. You can access it via the front - panel USB port or the rear - panel Ethernet connection. This program allows you to make adjustments like setting the gain, adjusting the filters, and more. For the filters, you can choose from different types and orders according to your audio needs. When using the signal generator, select the type of signal you want, such as sine, white noise, or pink noise. Remember to keep the security lock on to prevent unauthorized changes. In terms of maintenance, keep the system in a clean and dry place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Regularly check the connections to make sure they are secure. If you need to save your settings, use the interface software to save the files. And when you want to load previous settings, you can do it through the same software.
