The Peavey XR8300 powered PA mixer boasts a host of hidden and unique features such as their mic preamps with an incredible +14dBu of headroom and the fact that the XR8000 Series has the widest dynamic range in its class ensuring that distortion is minimised throughout the signal path.
Also unique to this range is it’s 450hz mid band Channel EQ. Unlike the typical 1-2.5khz you find on other mixers, the XR8300 Series has a mid band EQ set at 450hz. This is the ‘boxy’ sound you hear on many instruments from vocals to acoustic guitars when they are amplified. By removing this consistently problematic frequency, vocals are clearer while still maintaining depth and warmth.
The XR8300 also features a constant Q Graphic EQ with FLS. A constant Q graphic only affects the slider being moved, whereas non-constant Q graphics interfere with each adjacent slider. When used to EQ a room, this is a vital point of difference, making it easy to remove only the frequencies that are causing the system to feedback. The XR8300 are also equipped with FLS (Feedback Location System). This uses LEDs above each graphic EQ slider to indicate which frequency is feeding back taking the guesswork out of setting the graphic EQ.
Peavey is of course known best for it’s amplification and there is no question of why this is when you look at the ranges’ use of professional grade components that you would normally find in touring class amplifiers. Fed by robust toroidal mains transformers, the power stage offers consistent power with solid reliability. The XR8300 also uses the patented DDT (Distortion Detection Technique) system to eliminate distortion in the output stage of the amplifier. As distortion is a major contributor to both the failures of loudspeakers and long term hearing loss.
As with all of Peavey’s mixers and amplifiers the XR 8300 is supplied with a 2 year warranty as standard. By completing and returning the Extended Warranty Card, the period of cover is extended to 5 years and is completely free of charge
The Main Features of the Peavey XR8300 Mixer-Amp Include:
- 2 x 300 watts per channel at 4 ohms
- 8 channels with 8 low noise microphone (Low-Z), 6 line level (Hi-Z) and 2 stereo inputs
- 48 Volt phantom power, 3 band EQ, monitor send and effects send on each channel
- Signal and Clip indicator on each channel
- 7 Band Graphic EQ
- 25 dB pad on channels 1 to 6
- Dual Main or Main/Mon power amp mode switch
- Two 7-band graphic EQs with FLS®
- DSP based effects with parameter control
- Channel mute switch
- Rugged plastic case
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 12'' (305mm) x 21'' (533mm) x 12.375'' (314mm)
- Weight: 38 lbs (17.2 kg)
Peavey XR 8300 Powered Mixer (code 58568)
300 Watts Per Channel Into 4 ohms, 3 Band EQ, 8 Mic Inputs and 2x 7 Band Graphic EQ
£399.00 (inc vat)