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PE 17

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER

OPERATORS MANUAL

QUICK START

ose who choose not to read this modest informational

snippet (intended to ward oﬀ one of life’s embarrassing mo-

ments) are those who wish to hasten the point at which their

entire sound system locks up, screams unmercifully, shatters

windows, causes dogs to howl, babies to cry, and melts all the

compression drivers, dripping molten titanium all over the hand-

polished walnut decor. Pity.

ere are only a few things to check when using a PE 17.

Always set both GAIN controls as close to the top of the panel

as possible without causing the OL LED to light constantly. Use

the CUT FILTERS to tailor the bandwidth for each applica-

tion. Always check that each FREQ X multiplier switch (located

beneath each FREQ control) is set to the correct position. Great

surprises result from false settings.

WEAR PARTS: is product contains no wear parts.

For extra-deep notching applications, use Bands 3 and 4 and

set them exactly the same. Notches as deep as 30 dB are possible,

since Bands 3 and 4 are in series while most other bands are in

parallel (see the Block Diagram in the Data Sheet).

Hook-up is simple. e PE 17 accepts all combinations of

balanced or unbalanced, XLR or ¼" connectors. However, the

INPUT connectors are wired in parallel and may not be used

together. Use only one at a time. ey will not function as a sum-

ming type of input for two diﬀerent sources, but they may be used

in a daisy chain fashion to feed other units. On the other hand

(to randomly pick a hackneyed expression), you may use the

paralleled Outputs to drive two destinations.

Never connect anything except a Rane approved AC power

supply to the thing that looks like a red telephone jack on the

rear of the PE 17.

OCTAVEdB Hz

-15 12

-6

.03100 2k

150 1k 0.3

2.0

1.8

-12

235 460 0.6 1.0-3

OCTAVEdB Hz

-15 12

-6

.03100 2k

150 1k 0.3

2.0

1.8

-12

235 460 0.6 1.0-3

OCTAVEdB Hz

-15 12

-6

.03100 2k

150 1k 0.3

2.0

1.8

-12

235 460 0.6 1.0-3

OCTAVEdB Hz

-15 12

-6

.03100 2k

150 1k 0.3

2.0

1.8

-12

235 460 0.6 1.0-3

OCT.dB Hz

-15 12

-6

.03100 2k

150 1k 0.3

2.0

1.8

235 460 0.6 1.0-3

–12

30k

40k

10k

180

250

EQUALIZER

PARAMETRIC

+12

BYPASS

x1x10

BYPASS

x0.1

GAIN

POWER

CUT FILTERS

OUTIN LOW HIGH

BANDWIDTH

LEVEL FREQUENCY

x1x10 x0.1 x1x10 x0.1 x1x10 x0.1 x1x10 x0.1

BYPASS

BANDWIDTH

LEVEL FREQUENCY

BYPASS

BANDWIDTH

LEVEL FREQUENCY

BYPASS

BANDWIDTH

LEVEL FREQUENCY

BYPASS

BANDWIDTH

LEVEL FREQUENCY

PE 17

FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ FREQ

Summary of content (4 pages)

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OPERATORS MANUAL PE 17 PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER GAIN CUT FILTERS +12 –12 OL 0 0 BYPASS –12 +12 IN OUT 250 180 80 35 20 10 LOW 3k 5k LEVEL -3 -6 10k -12 -15 30k 40k HIGH 1 BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 235 460 3 6 150 1k 9 12 100 2k dB Hz x10 x1 x0.1 FREQ 0.6 LEVEL 2 BYPASS BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 1.0 -3 235 460 3 1.8 -6 6 150 1k -12 9 .03 2.0 -15 12 100 2k OCTAVE dB Hz 0.3 x10 x1 x0.1 FREQ 0.6 LEVEL 3 BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 1.0 -3 235 460 3 1.8 -6 6 150 1k -12 9 .03 2.
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 5 GAIN CUT FILTERS +12 –12 OL 0 0 BYPASS –12 +12 IN OUT 2 3 250 180 80 35 20 10 3k 5k LEVEL -3 -6 10k -12 -15 30k 40k LOW HIGH 4 7 1 8 BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 235 460 3 6 150 1k 9 12 100 2k dB Hz x10 x1 x0.1 FREQ 6 0.6 LEVEL 2 -3 235 460 3 1.8 -6 6 150 1k -12 9 .03 2.0 -15 12 100 2k OCTAVE dB Hz BYPASS BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 1.0 0.3 x10 x1 x0.1 FREQ 0.6 LEVEL 3 BYPASS BANDWIDTH FREQUENCY 1.0 -3 235 460 3 1.8 -6 6 150 1k -12 9 .03 2.
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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION PE 17 POWER MADE IN U.S.A. RANE CORP. WIRING TIP / PIN 2 = POSITIVE RING / PIN 3 = NEGATIVE SLEEVE = SIGNAL GROUND PIN 1 = CHASSIS GROUND TRS PATCH I/O TRS PATCH I/O MAY CONNECT TO THE INSERT LOOP OF OTHER EQUIPMENT USING A 1/4" TRS CABLE.
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PE 17 CONNECTION The PE 17 is compatible with all line-level (-10 dBV and +4 dBu) interfaces and products. However, you must amplify microphones and other mic-level products before connecting them to the PE 17. The proper connection of this unit to a system is a relatively simple matter, the specifics of which may vary greatly depending on the application. Use a PE 17 anywhere line-level frequency contouring is required. This includes live sound reinforcement systems, recording studios, dance clubs, etc.