FEEDBACK FERRET D - Audio accessory PEAVEY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FEEDBACK FERRET D PEAVEY

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Duration Per Day In Hours	Sound Level dBA, Slow Response
8	90
6	92
4	95
3	97
2	100
1 1/2	102
1	105
1/2	110
1/4 or less	115

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Find it and eliminate it. The Feedback Ferret D solves your feedback problems automatically. With the Feedback Ferret D Dual Channel Digital Anti-Feedback System on the job, feedback can be eliminated in stereo, or eliminated independently in either channel when configured as a dual mono processor. The Feedback Ferret D features precise digital filters, fast feedback analysis and an audio friendly approach to feedback elimination.

The Feedback Ferret D applies 16 stereo digital dynamic filters (or 32 filters in dual mono mode) at a resolution of 24-bits, automatically controlling feedback without sacrificing volume or tone. The Feedback Ferret D, armed with sophisticated algorithms, distinguishes between music and feedback, seeking and destroying the feedback, leaving your music alone. Although there is no substitute for a good soundperson, the Feedback Ferret D can greatly improve your sound application.

Please read this guide carefully to ensure your personal safety as well as the safety of your equipment.

FEATURES:

• Sophisticated seek and destroy algorithms that find, lock in and reduce offending frequencies
• 24-bit converters and a sample rate of 48kHz
• 16 stereo, dynamically controlled digital notch filters (or 32 filters in dual mono mode) configured for 1/12 octave performance give the Feedback Ferret D more feedback control than any other unit on the market
• Four preset locations allow you to store settings for your most common performance venues
• Disable button located on rear panel allows you to quickly disable the front panel once your settings are made
• +4 or -10 dB switches on each in/out
• Wide/Narrow button changes the width of filters
• Reset button resets some or all of the filters

QUICK SETUP

1. Turn off power to all units in your signal path.
2. Insert the Feedback Ferret D into your signal path between the mixer and power amp. Make sure your speakers are connected. Connect the mixer's main output and/or monitor output (depending on your application) to the Feedback Ferret D's input. Connect one of the Feedback Ferret D's outputs to the power amp input. Connect all microphones.
3. Power up all units with the master volume completely down. (Remember: You should turn your power amp on last and off first.) Make sure the Feedback Ferret D is set to Fixed Filter Learn (LED ON). (Remember: you want a fairly quiet room with the microphone levels up and no signal going through the system.)
4. Slowly bring up the master volume. The Feedback Ferret D starts to work as feedback occurs, beginning with filter 1. The filter LEDs will blink as the filters are needed, letting you know that a feedback frequency has been found and the filter defined. Expect some LEDs to light solidly as filters lock down on a problem! Increases the volume only as much as needed.
5. Once the feedback is eliminated and filters are set, depress the Normal button on the front panel of the Feedback Ferret D and return the mixer gain to a normal level. That's it! Your Feedback Ferret D is working for you.

FOR BEST RESULTS, PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING GUIDE.

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Input Signal

The SIG LED illuminates when a signal is present (40 dB down from full scale). The CLIP LED lights when the signal is 1/2 dB down from clipping.

Bypass

To bypass the Feedback Ferret D, press and hold the reset button until the LED stops blinking and has constant illumination. This bypasses all feedback filters. USE CAUTION WHEN BYPASSING THE Feedback Ferret D. Feedback could occur again --- Very Loudly!

Reset

The Reset button has two stages. By pressing and holding the reset button, all filter LEDs will begin to flash. Filters 9-16 (dynamic) will clear first, as indicated by their non-lit LEDs. Releasing the button at this point will leave the static filters (1-8) in their current state. Continuing to hold the reset button will clear the remaining filters 1-8 (static).

Notch Wide

Engaging the Wide button increases the range of frequencies each filter affects. The LED illuminates when Wide is activated. (Note: Feedback often occurs around a range of pitches or frequencies, not necessarily at a single pitch. By engaging this button, the Feedback Ferret D widens the effective range of each filter and subsequently uses fewer filters to accomplish the same result.)

Panic Mode (Quick Filter)

Panic filters are a special class of filters designed to quickly control sudden, extreme feedback. Panic is automatically engaged in Normal operating mode. The LED illuminates when Panic is activated.

Setup/Preset

This switch toggles the next bank of buttons between SETUP mode and PRESET mode.

Preset Mode (LED on)

The four buttons labeled 1-4 are used to store and recall Feedback Ferret D settings. To store, press and hold the desired preset button until the LED stops blinking. To recall a stored preset, press the corresponding preset button.

Note: using the power up recall switch on the rear panel, the Feedback Ferret D can be set to recall preset 1 automatically each time the power is turned on.

Setup Mode (LED off)

In this mode the four function buttons each take on a separate function as indicated on the front panel.

Normal/Filter Learn

FILTER LEARN mode is used to preempt feedback by setting fixed filters before the performance starts. Pressing the button will turn the LED on to indicate you are no longer in NORMAL operation mode. To take advantage of this mode, see "Operating Instructions" later in the manual.

Stereo/Mono

This button and LED combination is used to select Stereo or Dual Mono as the Feedback Ferret D's operating mode. This feature adds great flexibility. In stereo mode, the Feedback Ferret D reacts to feedback in both the left and right channels by configuring stereo filters. In dual mono mode, each channel of the Feedback Ferret D acts independently to seek out and eliminate feedback. In dual mono mode the left and right channel selector buttons are used to switch the display and function buttons between channels.

Mono View Left and Mono View Right

These buttons are used to switch the front panel buttons and display between channels in the dual mono mode. The LED for the selected channel will be lit.

Lock

Stops the Feedback Ferret D from setting any new filters but keeps the filters already defined in place.

Filters

There are two sets of filters on the Feedback Ferret D. Filters 1-8 are static and always set before the dynamic filters. Once these static filters are defined, they lock and maintain their status until they are reset. The dynamic filters (9-16) are those filters that change as input changes (i.e., volume changes, etc.).

Power (On)

This LED illuminates when AC power is supplied and the power switch is on.

15 AC Power

This is a standard IEC power connector. A mains cord with the appropriate AC plug and ratings for the intended operating voltage is included. The mains cord should be connected to the unit before plugging into a suitable AC outlet.

16 Fuse

Domestic: 1 Amp Slow-Blow

Export: 500 mA Time Delay

(17) Power Switch

This switch supplies AC mains power to the internal power supply. When the unit is functioning, the Power LED on the front panel will illuminate.

18 Front Panel Disable Switch

When the Disable switch is engaged, all buttons on the front of the unit are disabled. Use this switch to prevent accidental changes to your settings once you've set up your system.

(19) Power-Up Recall

This button determines, upon powering up, whether the unit recalls the last settings used or preset 1.

(20) Outputs

1/4"TRS balanced audio outputs [tip = positive; ring = negative; sleeve = ground]  
XLR balanced audio outputs [pin 1 = ground; pin 2 = positive; pin 3 = negative]  
unbalanced [tip = positive; sleeve = ground] 

(21) Inputs

XLR and 1 / 4 " combo jack, 1 / 4 TRS balanced audio inputs [tip = positive; ring = negative; sleeve = ground]
XLR balanced audio inputs [pin 1 = ground; pin 2 = positive; pin 3 = negative]
unbalanced [tip = positive; sleeve = ground]

Input Impedance: 40 k ohm	Dimensions: Width: 19.000" (48.26cm) Depth: 8.000" (20.32cm)	Sample Rate: 48 kHz
Output Impedance: 120 k ohm	Height: 1.750" (4.45 cm) Weight: 7.1 lbs (3.95 kg)	Converters: 24 bit
Dynamic Range: 103 dBr @ 1 kHz ref to +18 dBu Output 22 Hz to 22 kHz unweighted	Power: Domestic:120VAC; 60 Hz; 25 Watts Export:230 VAC; 50/60 Hz; 25 Watts	Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz)
	Bypass: True power-off bypass	Input Level: +4 dBu
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005% @ 1 kHz typical	Mounting: One EIA rack space	Output Level: +4 dBu
Input Sensitivity: +4 dBu nominal, +18 dBu full scale	Connections: Balanced combo female	Gain: Unity balanced
	XLR/female 1/4" TRS for input	-6 dB unbalanced
Output Drive: +4 dBu nominal +18 dBu full scale	Separate balanced male XLR and female 1/4" TRS for output	Other Back Panel Controls: Front panel disable Power-up recall select

Where To Put Your Feedback Ferret® D

The Feedback Ferret D can be used in a variety of locations within a sound system. Place a Feedback Ferret D at the input insert of every microphone, or process multiple microphones together by placing a single Feedback Ferret D on the output of a vocal subgroup. One of the most common uses is to install the Feedback Ferret D between the power amp's input and the mixer's output (the main output or the monitor output, depending on your needs). You can also place the Feedback Ferret D on a single channel's insert to eliminate feedback from a single microphone or instrument. Once the Feedback Ferret D has determined the problem frequencies for a particular setup, you can save that group of filter settings to one of the four preset buttons for instant recall.

How Does It Work?

The Feedback Ferret D's dual sets of 16 digital notch filters employ sophisticated algorithms to seek and destroy feedback without destroying your tone. There are two sets of filters on the Feedback Ferret D, static and dynamic. Filters 1-8 are static and always set before the dynamic filters (9-16). Once these static filters are set, they lock and maintain their status until the user either resets them or selects a preset. The dynamic filters (9-16) are those that change as your needs change. Any filter (static or dynamic) that is set but not locked in (as indicated by blinking filter LED) will slowly return to flat (o dB) and be available for use.

The Feedback Ferret D applies a filter when it locates an offending frequency (feedback), starting with filter 1. This filter is centered at the feedback frequency and uses only as much attenuation as needed to remove the feedback. If feedback continues, the filter depth is progressively increased until the feedback is gone. If the feedback is momentary, such as a short squeal, the Feedback Ferret D applies a filter but slowly releases it in .10 dB steps until it is returned to flat (o dB). If the same frequency causes feedback again, the same filter will be reapplied. This process continues as additional filters are engaged until all feedback is gone. Monitoring continues as the Feedback Ferret D attempts to release each active unlocked filter .10 dB at a time. Once a filter reaches o dB, the Feedback Ferret D returns the filter to the available queue.

Setup (Filter Learn)

For best results, complete the Filter Learn in a relatively quiet room. This allows the Feedback Ferret D to find primary acoustic feedback frequencies. Every room and setup has problem frequencies. This makes each room different and creates different feedback problems. It is important to understand that while in Filter Learn mode, the Feedback Ferret D does not distinguish between feedback and music. If you play music through the system while in Filter Learn mode, theFeedback Ferret D will try to eliminate it.

Step One

These instructions assume you have connected the Feedback Ferret D from the mixer outputs and not from a single channel insert. Make sure that the Normal/Filter Learn LED is lit (this engages Filter Learn Mode) and that your microphone levels are set. Slowly bring up the master level. You should see the filters seek and lock as feedback starts to occur. The Feedback Ferret D will begin with filter 1 and progress from left to right automatically. You will notice that each filter will first blink and then light solidly as each frequency is locked down. This is accomplished with the minimum amount of attenuation.

Step Two

Continue bringing the master level up until you've reached the required volume level. As you start to hear feedback, stop adjusting the levels momentarily to allow the Feedback Ferret D to complete its filter adjustment. Normally, you should hear the onset of feedback before the Feedback Ferret D takes control. In most applications, this should give you plenty of gain and still leave additional filters open for later use. If all or most of the filter LEDs are lit up, bring the master level back down, reset the filters and start over. But this time, push the Wide button on the front panel. This allows each filter to work on a wider range of frequencies, thereby freeing up additional filters for other uses. A typical room should only set one to six filters during this soundcheck setup. (Note: If all or most of the filter LEDs light up, this probably indicates a bad room, bad system setup or too much volume!)

Step Three

Finally, switch the unit to Normal (Filter Learn Off) mode. This automatically engages the Panic button. Your system should now be performance-ready! At this point, it is advisable to engage the Front Panel Disable Switch in order to minimize accidental changes. Once you are content with your settings, press and hold one of the preset buttons (1-4) to save your filter settings.

Note: The Feedback Ferret D is not a replacement for a good soundperson. Good sound system performance starts with good microphone and speaker placement.

NOTES

What This Warranty Covers

Your Peavey Warranty covers defects in material and workmanship in Peavey products purchased and serviced in the U.S.A. and Canada.

What This Warranty Does Not Cover

The Warranty does not cover: (1) damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, improper installation or operation, rental, product modification or neglect; (2) damage occurring during shipment; (3) damage caused by repair or service performed by persons not authorized by Peavey; (4) products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced or removed; (5) products not purchased from an Authorized Peavey Dealer.

Who This Warranty Protects

This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product.

How Long This Warranty Lasts

The Warranty begins on the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. The duration of the Warranty is as follows:

Product Category	Duration
Guitars/Basses, Amplifiers, Pre-Amplifiers, Mixers, Electronic Crossovers and Equalizers	2 years (+ 3 years)*
Drums	2 years (+ 1 year)*
Enclosures	3 years (+ 2 years)*
Digital Effect Devices and Keyboard and MIDI Controllers	1 year (+ 1 year)*
Microphones	2 years
Speaker Components (incl. speakers, baskets, drivers, diaphragm replacement kits and passive crossovers) and all Accessories	1 year
Tubes and Meters	90 days

[Denotes additional warranty period applicable if optional Warranty Registration Card is completed and returned to Peavey by original retail purchaser within 90 days of purchase.]

What Peavey Will Do

We will repair or replace (at Peavey's discretion) products covered by warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product or component must be shipped to Peavey for warranty service, the consumer must pay initial shipping charges. If the repairs are covered by warranty, Peavey will pay the return shipping charges.

How To Get Warranty Service

(1) Take the defective item and your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase to your Authorized Peavey Dealer or Authorized Peavey Service Center. OR

(2) Ship the defective item, prepaid, to Peavey Electronics Corporation, International Service Center, 412 Highway 11 & 80 East, Meridian, MS 39301 or Peavey Canada Ltd., 95 Shields Court, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9T5. Include a detailed description of the problem, together with a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of date of purchase as evidence of warranty coverage. Also provide a complete return address.

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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Exclusions of Damages

PEAVEY'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PEAVEY'S OPTION. IF WE ELECT TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A RECONDITIONED UNIT. PEAVEY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHEHTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF PEAVEY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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If you have any questions about this warranty or service received or if you need assistance in locating an Authorized Service Center, please contact the Peavey International Service Center at [phone] / Peavey Canada Ltd. at [phone].

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