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The PV 6 compact Peavey mixer offers durable construction and excellent sound quality at an unbelievably low price. Made of metal, not plastic, the PV 6 is built tough and designed for either live sound or recording. Its reference quality mic pre-am...
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- 4 RQ (reference-quality) low noise microphone inputs
- Channels 3 and 5 with stereo line inputs
- 3-band EQ on channels 1-2
- Global 48 volt phantom power, tape to control room and tape to mix assignments
- Stereo Output 1/4 inch balanced connectors
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 "Great little board!" 2010-01-09
By Daniel J. Huffman (Illinois, USA)
I record a podcast once a week and use this board. Smallest, least expensive board you can buy that has 4 mic inputs. I've used all 4 at the same time, works great. There is very little noise generated by the mixer.



I bought mine at a Best Buy for [...] but it looks like you can get them cheaper now. Fantastic for the money. I don't have any complains yet.



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- 4-channel DMX-512 dimmer/relay pack
- Each channel can be set as either dimmer or relay and can be set to any DMX address
- Variable electronic dimmer (0-100%)
- Adjustable speed control and dimming with or without DMX
- 1-year limited warranty
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 "Bait and Switch" 2009-11-16
By David Frei (hatley, WI United States)
The product picture is not of the item that gets shipped. This is critically important because the one pictured is a 10a/channel, 20a/box capacity. The one that comes is a 5a/channel, which means that it can't handle the load that the one in the picture can. Go for something else, or buy from a place that will send you what they show you. The star comes not from the product, but the fact that Amazon did take the return with no troubles.

 "BEWARE...You don't get what's shown!!" 2009-10-06
By Volunteer (Iowa)
I don't have a review for the operation or use of this pack so if you're looking for something low cost to handle some low demand lighting, it may work for you. The picture (since there isn't a good description) shows a pack with a rating of 10A/CH and 20A Max. You'll be getting a black pack that is rated at 5A/CH and 15A Max. If you want to see what you'll get, go to the manufacture's website and look up DMX-4 Dimmer Pack. I occasionally run 1000W PARS with these packs and need the channels to handle 10A. I also often run 500W PARS on each channel so 20A Max is needed for my needs. I'll be spending the extra $$ for the Elation DP-DMX-20L pack. I've had great luck with them. These are going back.

 "Good value for the money" 2009-05-22
By Moon (Oberlin, OH United States)
I've used several of these over the past few years and they've worked pretty good overall.



Occasionally I've gotten one that arrived damaged, but it was replaced without too much trouble.



These aren't the best high-end dimmers, and you should be careful not to overload them. But for the $$$, how can you go wrong?



I wouldn't recommend these for permanent installations in theater, but they'd work fine for display or small venue DJ lighting, etc.



There is come confusion as to the capacity of these dimmers - the advertising is different from what is physically labeled on the dimmer pack itself. And even a call to the manufacturer resulted in a somewhat sketchy answer. So if you are an electrician - do the math yourself. If you are not, then err on the side of caution.



I give this item 4 stars, despite its shortcomings, but when you consider that the comparable standard NSI/Leviton dimmer packs are $400ish, for $120, again - how can you go wrong?


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- 4 channel power center with built in 15 amp breaker
- on off backlite rocker switched
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 "Fast On-Off Control For Peripherals" 2009-10-16
By Robert in NY (New York, NY)
First, I'm not a DJ. I bought this item because I wanted a quick way to reboot home electronics items (like modems etc), that are re-started by turning power off for a second. There are surprisingly few power strips available with individual large lighted switches. Some of the others for sale are very expensive.



I already bought an 8-switch unit from this manufacturer, and its great.



This one is smaller, but the same principle of easy on-off applies.



Be advised this unit is primarily meant to be bolted to shelving or a deck, though four bolt holes at the four corners. (You can see them in the ad photo). I just sit mine on its side on a shelf where its convenient -- not too pretty, but it's close by, and the price is right.

 "Silly socket placement" 2009-08-27
By Virgilio (Detroit, Michigan)
Electrical sockets for plugs are mounted in a fairly stupid way. One might expect that this item was built for rack or panel mounting, but it appears to be designed for use while laying on a desk. If you look at Amazon's photo of the item and consider that it is basically a rectangle, the sockets are on the top surface of the rectangle - not on the rear surface parallel to the front. I say that it is "basically a rectangle" because it isn't really - the front surface with the switches on it is actually tilted slightly, with the top surface being higher than the lower one. Again, this would tilt the controls towards the user were the unit laying on a desk. That's well and good, but I have too much junk on my desk already. The mounting holes in the bezel seem more cosmetic than functional.



As for the quality of the item itself, it isn't terrific. The switches aren't mounted straight. The front bezel is made out of fairly small-gauge sheetmetal, and on mine it is actually bent (probably from shipping, there wasn't much padding in the box). But it's $15, so it's not like I was expecting anything terrific.



This is a pretty nice item for the money, but it's not correct for my application. I suspect that goes for a lot of other customers who order it expecting a scaled-down version of American DJ's eight-switch unit. Amazon ought to improve the description or provide pictures showing just how this item is different. It's okay if you want something that sits on a desk, but I don't, and I'll probably be exchanging it for the eight-switch model.

 "great lil unit" 2009-04-25
By J. Shelton
i originally ordered the 8-switch unit to controll items on my saltwater tank, but afterwards decided that having the tank split between 2 seperate GFCI circuits was better incase it tripped....that way only part of the tank would go out (hopefully)



i onll gave this item 4 stars cause the plugs on the top rear & the backside of the unit on an angle makes for more limited mounting options over if it was done like the 8-switch version that is not on an angle & the plugs on the rear.



overall, other than the silly plug configuration on the rear, still a good solid item.



amazons price is the lowest avail & can be matched at a few other online vendors, but factoring in the free shipping (when i ordered 2) made it a better deal here :)

 "American DJ Channel Power Strip" 2009-03-20
By Mike Bell
Excellent product. I am using it as a supplement to the 8 channel. The only recommendation is I wish the plug-ins for each switch were located on the back like the 8 channel instead of below.

 "American Dj Makes EXCELENT products" 2007-04-03
By DJ Savage myspace.com/williamkreth (Portola, CA)
i bought this 4 channel switch center for my mobile DJ services, and it is extremely great. its just right for me and what i do because i dont need a Huge light controller, all i need is these 4 channels. i have had no problems with it at all. it is very heavy duty and can handle plenty of amps.


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8 channel single rack space power distribution unit with lit on off switched and a 15 amp breaker built in
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- 8 channel rack mount power distribution panel
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 "Almost Perfect" 2010-01-30
By J. Sedlacek (Concord, OH USA)
Bought two of these for my home office. The cost of electricity just when up 38% per kilowatt hour by me. First strip is in an equipment rack controlling network gear like DSL modem, firewall, Enet switches, KVM switch, monitor, speakers. It's worked fine.



The second strip is in my office controlling the desk top PC, 3 printers with print servers, various USB hubs, speakers, monitor and such. A problem has come up when using it with the desk top PC. Using the power strip switch to turn on the PC causes the individual switch to fry. And it's stuck in the ON position with the light illuminated, not a failsafe design.



Happened to two positions on the power strip. Measured the peak and steady state watt draw of the PC, I'm and engineer and have such instruments, and it's way within the power strip specs. Using a different power strip with a switch on the PC has never been a problem, that's what I used before. Removed the laser printer from the power strip just in case.



I'll replace the power strip switches rather than RMA the entire power strip. Internally the wiring and outlets can handle the advertised load but the switches cannot.

 "Decent for the money" 2010-01-15
By Matthew K. Tucker (Charlotte, NC)
The build quality is so-so at best, but if you are just looking for a simple 1U rack mountable power switch this is for you. FYI the plugs on the back are oriented such as that the ground prong is oriented in the 12 o'clock position. If you are planning on plugging bricks into it there's only enough room for the skinnier ones.



Cons:

-I too had a unit that had a bent rack mounting tab. However, it was very simple to bend back into position.

-The square on/off switches are not level. They tend to sit at a slight angle (they switches are slightly loose in the square slots they sit in.) If you are OCD about everything having to be level & even do NOT buy this switch... it will drive you crazy anytime you look at it.



Pros:

-It turns eight devices on/off independently.

-It has a 15A fuse is it (I would NOT trust it to provide adequate surge protection for sensitive electronics.)

-It's cheep.



It works decently for a temp power solution for the budget minded. If you use it with expensive computer equipment or musical gear I'd recommend spending a more and getting a higher quality product. I will most certainly be retiring this unit within the next year for a higher quality one.

 "I Hate Power Strips" 2009-12-05
By Fred S. Knack (Portland, OR United States)
This makes power management a joy. I replaced most of the power strips in my office/house with it.

 "My teen rock star" 2009-11-18
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We now own two of these. Changed my daughters bedroom into a rock heaven. She has a stage with her drum set on it and all her percussion interments. There are strobe lights, two dancing four color lights a circle light, two different color rope lights, a karaoke machine for cd's and microphones and a fog machine. The 8 channels allow us to plug everything in and she can control it all from behind her drums. We mounted them with L brackets to the side of the stage. They work great! You are probably wondering where she sleeps. We made a drawer that pulls out from under her bed with her mattress in it. The 8 channel bars make this all possibleAmerican DJ 8 Channel AC Power Strip, and we all love them.

 "More than DJs can use these!" 2009-11-03
By The Lazy Physicist (San Francisco, CA)
Works flawlessly as expected. I'm not a DJ, and in fact don't use this for anything music related, however the setting that I do use it for has relatively high power, and the 15A limit puts this well ahead of any surge strip for a power center. Plus the ability to turn off each plug individually rather than having to yank cords out makes this an invaluable device.




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