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The Peavey PVi 8500 is a revolutionary all-in-one powered mixer with everything a musician needs: eight combination XLR and 1/4" inputs using Peavey's award-winning mic preamps, and 400 watts of peak power for crystal-clear audio reproduction. The Peavey PVi 8500 uses exclusive and patented features like Mid Morph to accurately help improve tone and clarity of vocals. Feedback is quickly and easily identified and removed with Peavey's nine-band graphic EQ combined with Peavey's patented and revolutionary FLS Feedback Locating System. The PVi 8500/PV8500 is equipped with Peavey's exclusive Kosmos-C technology, which drastically enhances both the low and high end of the audio spectrum. Footswitchable, built-in 24-bit digital effects complements the already feature-packed unit. Connect virtually any music device to this versatile mixer via the onboard 1/4", RCA and 1/8" mini jacks.
Peavey PVi 8500 8-Channel 400W Powered PA Head With Bluetooth and FX
Peavey PVi 8500 8-Channel 400W Powered PA Head With Bluetooth and FX
Peavey PVi 8500 8-Channel 400W Powered PA Head With Bluetooth and FX

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  • FLS Feedback Locating System
  • Footswitchable effects defeat
  • Combination XLR and 1/4" input jacks
  • RCA, 1/8" Media input
  • Selectable 9-band graphic EQ with FLS
  • Selectable Main or Monitor dual power section
  • RCA Record outputs
  • On-board 24-bit digital effects with mute button
  • Clip light and signal present indicator
  • Main line level 1/4" output
  • Speaker protection circuit
  • 48-volt phantom power
  • Bluetooth streaming audio

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INPUT SENSITIVITY
  • Mic In to full power at the power amp. Master Volume Nom.
  • Full: -40 dBu
  • Nominal: -22 dBu
  • Line In to full power at the power amp. Master Volume Nom.
  • Full: -10 dBu
  • Nominal: +8 dBu
CHANNEL EQ
  • Shelving EQ
  • Low: EQ 80Hz ±15dB
  • Mid-Morph
  • Low: 250Hz ±15dB
  • High: 4kHz ±15dB
  • High: EQ 12kHz ±15dB
CLIP LED
  • Clip LEDs come on 3 dB before clipping
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
  • All controls nominal (detent)
  • Mic to Main 20Hz–20kHz +0, -1dB
  • Line to Main 20Hz–30kHz +0, -1dB
  • Mic to Amp 50Hz–20kHz +0, -3dB
  • Line to Amp 40Hz–20kHz +0, -3dB
PHANTOM POWER
  • +48 Volts
NOISE
  • Main = Main line output, 22–22kHz filter
  • Amp 1 = Amplifier output, loaded at 4 ohms, through AP
  • AUX-0025 switching amplifier filter
  • All controls full down
  • Main: <-95 dBu
  • Amp: 1 <-70 dBu
  • Master Volume nominal
  • Main: <-88 dBu
  • Amp: 1 <-67 dBu
THD
  • All controls nominal
  • <0.01% @ main line output, -30 dBu in mic input Channel 1
  • <0.5% @ amp 1 @ 100 watts into 4 ohms
  • All controls nominal
  • <0.005% @ main line output, +4 dBu in line input Channel 1
MASTER EQ
  • 63Hz ±12dB
  • 125Hz ±12dB
  • 250Hz ±12dB
  • 500Hz ±12dB
  • 1kHz ±12dB
  • 2kHz ±12dB
  • 4kHz ±12dB
  • 8kHz ±12dB
  • 12kHz ±12dB
METER ARRAY
  • LIMIT
  • -6dB
  • -12dB
  • -18dB
  • -24dB
  • -30dB
AMP LIMITER
  • Limits amplifier power just before clipping. The limiter holds the amp power
  • without clipping and can be driven up to 18dB past maximum output.
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT POWER
  • 120VAC
  • Both channels loaded at 8 ohms: 60W RMS per ch.,120W Peak per ch.
  • Both channels loaded at 4 ohms: 100W RMS per ch., 200W Peak per ch.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
  • Domestic: 120VAC 50/60Hz 74W Nominal
  • Export: 230VAC 50/60Hz 74W Nominal
SIZE
  • Dimensions: HxWxD: 11.25" x 19.375" x 10.75"
  • Weight: 22.2 lb.

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4.56

9 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This Peavey PVi 8500 Powered Mixer is Great
Worth the price...
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances5
  2. Amateur Recording3
  3. Outdoor Events / Games3
  4. Soundtracks1
  5. Small gigs1
Cons
  1. Equalizer Sliders seem fragile1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Easy To Use6
  2. Excellent Sound6
  3. Compact5
  4. Versatile5
  5. Simple Controls4

Reviewed by 9 customers

  • This Peavey PVi 8500 Powered Mixer is Great

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMike C.

    fromApopka, FL

    The Peavey PVi 8500 proved to be a simple, easy to use, solution to provide music and voice with effects for in home bar karaoke systems when multiple microphones are used. Sound quality was very good and had more than enough power for small to medium size room environments.

  • Great Product for Small Venues

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    bySam The Piano Man

    fromOxnard, CA

    The unit has great capability in shaping the sound just the way you want it. I use the built-in amps to run the main speakers, and the monitor output to an external amp to run my monitor speakers. I use the FLS in the monitor side, to minimize feedback in the monitors. The FLS is a little tricky to use, but it does help me get more volume out of the monitors before feedback sets in. The unit has great sound, but it's best suited to small venues. The power efficiency is fantastic. I can run this unit off a single marine battery and a power inverter for hours on a single charge. The control layout is great for someone who is performing while simultaneously managing the sound. I took a risk buying this unit, but I really love it. It doesn't have quite the power as the multi-channel amp it replaced, but the sound quality and versatility is superb. I highly recommend it for small to medium size venues.

  • I have not used this product enough to make a recomendation

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byKEN

    fromundisclosed

    received product in excellent condition put it into the system, and its works very well have to tweak the effects settings Thanx

  • peavey 8500

    4

    submitted8 years ago

    byGary

    fromkingsport,tn

    really like this unit but after 5 months I get no sound out of my speakers working on getting it looked at. any one had that problem? didn't buy it from guitar center but I've bought a lot of my gear from them

  • good unit

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byGary

    fromkingpsport, tn

    didn't but from guitar center but did many other items! still learning how to use it. do have to turn it up more than what I thought I would have too. do have a question. can I add more power to it and more channels if I need too?

  • Worth the price...

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byEric Dean Morse

    fromLake Fenton, MI.

    So far so good.... For a powered amp it does well. Bluetooth and SD card functions could be better. All around a nice setup. With 20% discount you can't beat it for under $400.

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