Crate Amplifiers CMX62 Music Mixer User Manual
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1. eee ik POO TILES LIT INI EFFECTS I INSTRUMENT MIX SM18SP etc ik a F F zin c put LAVALIER MIC PULPIT MIC CHOIR MICS oa TO POWERED SPEAKER OR AMP SPEAKER IN CHILDCARE ROOM UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE BAL OR UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE gt in p vn C t SPEAKER CABLE COMBP LIMITERS Cable differences illustrated EQUALIZERS on 14 m SM4CL SM3PE etc HEADPHONES 11 12 CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Applications Separating Vocals and Instruments In this example the Pan controls on all of the vocal mic channels are rotated fully clockwise to assign all vocal mics to the right channel The instrument channels are then all assigned to the left channel by rotating their Pan controls fully counter clockwise Two pairs of speakers are required one for the vocals and another for the instruments An additional amplifier will drive the monitors The vocal speakers should be placed on top of the instrument speakers to minimize inter ference between the sounds from the two sets of speakers Connect a pair of signal cables between the mixer s Main Left and Right jacks and the house power amp s Channel 1 and Channel 2 Input jacks A Connect a signal cable between the mixer s Aux Out jack and the monitor power amp s Input jack B2. Connect a speaker cable between the stereo power amp s Channel 1 Speaker Output and the instrument speakers C Connect another speaker cable between the power amp s Channel 2 Speaker Output and the vocal speakers D Connect a third speaker cable between the monitor power amp s Speaker Output and the monitor speakers E Use the mixer s Main L R fader to adjust the house volume level and the Aux controls to adjust the level of the mix going to the monitors Depress all of the vocal and instrument channels Grp L R buttons Depress the master Group to L R button Now you can use the Group 1 fader to control the instrument submix to the Main L R fader and the Group 2 fader for the vocal submix INSTRUMENT i T vocaL SPEAKERS MONITORS STEREO POWER AMP c SPAT400 SPA2000 CHI EQUALIZER 0599022292999 our 52 215 153 2317 EQUALIZER 157 131 0 1 Eod 4 t E D k 1 3 j x a zu cL ae k ar x _ 1 J i 29 E t j L eg nil k d Y 1 4 i x VOMTOH ea A c Psi WF mm g m x i i Sus ux a 88 ORGS UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE COMP LIMITERS SET ALL VOCAL SET ALL INSTRUMENT i DEPRESS MASTER ws BAL OR UNBAL EQUALIZERS PAN POTS FULLY PAN POTS FULLY oe i SIGNAL CABLE _ SM4CL SM3PE etc CLOCKWISE COUNTER CLOCKWISE
3. 53 54 TAPE IN PFL This switch when depressed sends the signal from the tape In jacks 35 to the Monitor master control 51 The Output LED Meters 57 are also switched to monitor this signal which is pre level control The PFL LED 55 illuminates to indi cate that the Headphones 39 Monitor 42 and LED Meters 57 are now responding to the PFL selection AUX OUT Controls the level of the signal sent to the Aux Out jack 30 EFFECTS OUT Controls the level of the signal sent to the Eff Out jack 38 MONITOR Controls the level of the signal sent to the Monitor jacks 42 GRP L R This switch determines whether the Monitor section is monitoring the Main L R output or the Group 1 2 output GROUP TO L R This switch when depressed sends the Group 1 2 signal to the Main L R fader 60 AFL This switch when depressed sends the Group 1 2 post fader signal to the Monitor master control 51 The Rear Panel 61 62 63 USE POWER SUPPLY 18 345 01 120VAC 18 345 30 230VAC 18 345 40 240VAC A AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE POWER CONNECTOR Fasten the threaded collar of the supplied AC power supply to this connector Align the pins of the power supply with those of the connector press into place then tighten the threaded collar onto
4. BUTTON SPEAKER CABLE vc ERE Cable differences illustrated DEPRESS ALL GRP L R BUTTONS on page 14 CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Applications External Effects and Recorders There are several ways to use the CMX62 with external signal processors such as effects and delay units limiters etc For example any or all of the six mono channels may have its own processor patched in by use of the Insert jack 3 page 4 Effects may also be patched in through the Aux or the Effects Out and Return jacks Both the Aux and the Effects loops will accommodate stereo as well as mono effects The illustrations below show some of the different connections The signal level for the Aux Effect sends is controlled by the setting of each channel s Aux Eff level controls The Aux Eff Rtn level controls 4443 45 page 6 let you control how much of the effected signal is in the master mix Connecting a tape deck for recording and playback is accomplished as follows Connect the Playback Line Out of the deck to the mixer s Tape In jacks Connect the Record Line In of the deck to the mixer s Tape Out jacks The mixer s Tape In level control 47 page 6 let you adjust the signal level from the tape deck To avoid feedback keep the Tape In control at minimum when recording USING THE INSERT JACK CHANNELS 1 6 WITH AN USING THE INSERT JACK CHANNELS 1 6 WITH AN EFFECTS DEVICE S INSERT JACK EFFECTS DEVICE S INPUT OUTPUT J
5. channel Allows 15dB 12kHz Shelving type MID Controls the middle frequency level for the channel Allows 15dB 800Hz Bandpass type LOW This controls the low frequency level for the channel Allows 15dB 70Hz Shelving type Additional EQ information is on page 14 LOW CUT Reduces the low frequency output of the channel at a rate of 18dB per octave at 75Hz Active in the up position AUX Controls the level of the signal sent from the channel to the Aux Out master con trol 49 Use as a monitor send Pre Post switch 10 in the Pre position or as an effects loop send Pre Post switch 10 in the Post position PRE POST The signal sent by the Aux control 9 can be set to either pre fader switch in the Pre position or post fader switch in the Post position EFF Controls the level of the signal sent from the channel to the Eff Out master control 50 Use as an effects loop send PAN Divides the signal proportionally between the left and right channels of the Main L R fader 60 or the Group 1 2 faders 59 depending on the setting of the Grp L R switch 16 PEAK LED IIluminates when the input signal level is within 6dB of clipping Proper set ting of the Gain control 4 will cause this LED to flash only on strong input signals 20dB LED Illuminates when the input signal level is above 20dBv This serves as a signal present LED PFL This switch when depressed
6. gt gt PRO ot MONITOR 9 INSERT f sane gl d PFL CTL i M J HEADPHONES 1 1 GROUPTOL R 1 30000000 SE S LED METERS 1 o df NNVv 9999 eroe 1 l a il l BAL MAIN GROUP fl eee 1 ee eee ee ae a 1 M l GROUP 1 AUX 1 E Bou gt P 1 gt PT TTT l p ED id Pv eur p p gt pas gt l 1 4 H AFL MAIN GROUP O l AUX b CTL PFL CTL LEPFLCTL x UT 2 SUM 7 L AUX RTN I AUX RTN 1 5 a EFF L gt PFL CTL 4 D x Al AUX RTN E 1 SE T 1 EFX RTN lt t gt PFL CTL H Al EFX RTN Dj MAIN L R a 5 0 oo aQ GEG Gain Level Diagram i _ FADER PAN MASTER FADER 210B MAIN OUT 4dB ALL LEVELS NOMINAL GAINS 10 CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Technical Specifications SYSTEM INPUTS 6 mono mic line and 2 stereo line input channels 1 stereo aux return 1 stereo effects return 1 stereo tape return CHANNELS 1 6 Low Z Mic 1 3 pin XLR balanced pin 2 in phase Transformerless electronically balanced 1k ohm load impedance High Z Line 1 1 4 phone jack balanced 10k ohm load impedance CHANNELS 7 14 High Z Line 2 1 4 phone jacks 22k ohm load impedance EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE Typically 129dB 20 20k equ
7. the connector securely POWER Use this switch to turn the mixer on depressed and off PHANTOM POWER When using any condenser microphone that requires phantom power use the tip of a small screwdriver to slide the corresponding DIP switch to the On position switch down This applies LE 55 56 57 58 59 60 64 LE PFL LED This LED illuminates when any of the PFL or the AFL switches are depressed indicating that the Meter 57 is monitor ing a PFL selection POWER LED This LED illuminates when the mixer is plugged into an AC source and the Power switch 62 rear panel is at the On position depressed METER This dual 12 stage LED meter monitors the Main L R out put signals under normal conditions if any of the PFL AFL switches are depressed the PFL LED 55 will illuminate and the meters will monitor the PFL source s The Peak LEDs will illumi nate whenever the output signal is near clipping If this happens reduce the master faders until the Peak LEDs no longer flash MONO Controls the level of the signal at the Mono jack 37 This signal is a mono summed version of the Main L R signals GROUP 1 2 FADERS Control the Group 1 and 2 master signal levels sent to the Group 1 and 2 jacks 41 MAIN L R FADER Controls the Main master signal level sent to the Main Left Right jacks 40 Phantom Power l i Off 63 n Master On off JI MODEL e 6543 SE
8. 8dBv to 13dBv Signals Read Left and Right Main Outs or Solo Bus RESIDUAL NOISE 90dB below 1 23V RMS min with all levels down 60dB below 1 23V RMS with Master Level up full and one chan nel up full TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION lt 0 1 1kHz input 5V RMS output typically 0 05 meas ured from Mic In to Main Out EQ flat with Master nominal 0 setting TOdB from max gain and Gain and Channel Level at max At lower input signal levels measurement is limited by the noise floor SIZE AND WEIGHT 2 75 Hx 11 625 W x 13 D 70mm x 295mm x 330mm 11 Ibs 5 kg POWER REQUIREMENTS 16 8VAC x 2 91A Due to ongoing product development and improvement the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice CRATE www crateaudio com ay 2002 SLM Electronics Inc A Division of St Louis Music Inc 1400 Ferguson Avenue St Louis 63133 U S A 18 348 01 02 02
9. ACKS EXTERNAL EFFECT USING THE EFF OUT EFF ATN JACKS DH THE USING A TAPE DECK FOR RECORDING AND AUX OUT AUX RTN JACKS WITH AN EFFECT PLAYBACK TAPE DECK EXTERNAL EFFECT H OUT IF STEREO x Ln a MONOVL OUT FRECORD LINE INI PLAYBACK LINE OUT a F 200008 e eee eee oo 13 CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer SAUD Io Equalization Diagrams Each input channel of the CMX62 has three bands of equalization which allows you to alter the tonal characteristics of the input signal The EQs may be used to add color or to compensate for inadequacies of the original signal They also may be used to cut frequencies which cause unnatural sounds or to de emphasize over pronounced tones and to reduce acoustic feedback Each EQ has a range of 30dB 15 The high EQ for each channel is a shelving type with an action point 6dB at 2 5kHz reaching maximum effect at 12kHz and above The middle EQ for each channel is a peaking type which affects frequencies from 300Hz to 2 5kHz centered on 800Hz The low EQ for each channel is a shelving type with an action point 6dB at 300Hz reaching maximum effect at 0Hz and below 430 420 410 OdB 10 20 2 50 100 200 1 2k 40k Differences in Cable Types This manual makes reference to different types of cables in particular balanced and unbalanced signal cables and spe
10. HAUTE TENSION GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES REFERREZ VOUS AU MANUAL D UTILISATION UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Introduction In the world of professional sound reinforcement and audio reproduction there is no room for compromise It is absolutely vital that the emotions of a performance are projected to your audience not just sounds Your new Crate Audio CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer is a powerful tool which allows you to successfully bridge the gap between performers and audi ence without losing any of the life of the performance in the process No matter what your particular application your Crate Audio mixer is ready to meet the challenge with a level of performance and control unequaled by its competition Crate Audio mixers are the result of our many years of experience with high performance audio equipment combined with our extensive research and development procedures and guid ed by our inherent love of musical performances Each mixer is built using a variety of innova tive construction methods making it truly reliable and incredibly roadworthy Its diverse features offer you an extremely high degree of versatility and flexibility regardless of application a
11. OS ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR VORSICHT ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT OFFENEN VORSICHT ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN ATTENTION POUR REDUIRE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N EST REPRABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR POUR TOUTE REPARATION S ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAM AGES OR INJURY PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRE CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y CON STRUIDO PARA PROVEER ANOS DE OPERACION SEGURA Y CONFIABLE PARA PROLONGAR LA VIDA DE ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI DENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS INSTRUC CIONES PREVENTIVAS CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER CORD CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUIR EL RIESGO DE DESCARGAS ELELECTRICAS 1 NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA 2 NO ES RECOMENDABLE REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA DEL POLO A TIERRA DEL CABLE DE CORRIENTE CONECTE CORRECTAMENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE A TIERRA WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTU
12. RE CAUTION NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL ADVERTENCIA PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS O PELIGRO DE INCENDIO NO DEJE ESTE APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O HUMEDAD PRECAUCION NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USUARIO PUEDE REPARAR DEJE TODO MAN TENIMIENTO A LOS TECNICOS CALIFICADOS CAUTION OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRES SURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEAR ING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOM MENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME PRECAUCION NUESTROS AMPLIFICADORES PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO PUEDE CAUSA DANO PERMANENTE A SU OIDO ES ACONSEJADO QUE USE PRECAUCION AL USUARIO Y ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION PARA LOS OIDOS SI LA UNIDAD ES OPERADA A VOLUMEN ALTO THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE U S GOVERNMENT S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OSHA REGULATIONS WHICH WERE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF THIS PUB LICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE PER 29CFR1910 95 TABLE G 16 SOUND LEVEL DBA SLOW RESPONSE DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS SOUND LEVEL DBA SLOW RESPONSE DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS SOUND LEVEL DBA SLOW RESPONSE 97 3 105 1 100 2 110 1 2 102 1 1 1 2 115 1 4 or less DURATION PER DAY IN HOURS DANGEROUS VOLTAGE VOLTAJE PELIGROSO DANGER
13. RIAL a DESIGNED BY SLM ELECTRONICS 1400 FERGUSON AVENUE ST LOUIS MO 63133 MADE IN CHINA phantom power to the appropriate channel Phantom power is only available if the Master On Off switch 64 is in the On position The numbers below the switches correspond to channels 1 6 of the mixer MASTER ON OFF This switch turns the phantom power supply on and off This switch must be on for the channel DIP switches 63 to function NOTE Turn the master faders and monitor controls down to minimum when turning the phantom power on and off to avoid transient signals from entering your amplifier s CISAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Applications Basic Mono Operation This example shows how the mixer and one stereo power amplifier may be used to run both the house speakers and the stage monitors Connect a signal cable between the mixer s Mono jack and the power amp s Channel 1 Input jack A Connect anoth er signal cable between the mixer s Aux Out jack and the amp s Channel 2 Input jack B A graphic equalizer may be included in the signal chain as shown Connect a speaker cable between the power amp s Channel 1 Speaker Output and the house speakers C Connect another speaker cable between the amp s Channel 2 Speaker Output and the monitor speakers D Use the mixer s Main L R Fader to adjust the house volume level and the Aux controls to adjust the level of the mix going to the monitors Tw
14. User s Guide for the CRATE AUDIO EFF RTN Left Mono Left 4 Mono v CMX6e CRATE L R SAuUDIC MAIN Q9 1e ej Tape Out Tape In Mono GROUP ut e e Headphones MONI TOR 9 99 Aux Eff Gain v l Gain Gain vlr Gain Rin sty Rin S Lir PFL Power Peak 10 Qe 7 1508 15dB 1508 15dB 15dB y 7 i ji Mid l lo 0 p P P m WW M 2 39 o N M 15dB8 150 15dB8 154 T Ss Low Q 9 3 3 3 x k 3 Aux Out Effects Out Q 7 9 0 Seley Q 2 9 Q 9 Q 9 ES MASTER Monitor GROUP 1 2 v Peak ie Left Right Left Right Left Right 9 9 9 Right 9 20dB 20dB 20dB 2 Left Right 0 10 0 10 p lt gt ko y ae Peak Peak 7 _ Left Right 9 10 1 GROUP 2 MAIN L R Stereo Console Mixer CRATE SAUD Io In order to achieve maximum performance from your new Crate Audio Mixer we recommend that you read this user s guide prior to its use CISAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Congratulations You have selected one of the finest pieces of Audio Reproduction Equipment available for use on stage in the home studio or for institutional use a Crate Audio Stereo Console Mixer In order to derive the most benefit from the mixer and to fully understand an
15. aker cables These are not the only types of cables associated with sound reinforcement but they are similar enough to each other to warrant a more descriptive explanation The three 1 4 terminated cables below may look alike at first but upon closer examination their differences become apparent These cables are illustrated below BALANCED SIGNAL CABLE STIP SIGNAL IN PHASE lt RING SIGNAL OUT OF PHASE 94 SLEEVE SHIELD RING SLEEVE Care must be taken to UNBALANCED SIGNAL CABLE avoid using SIGNAL cables TIP in place of SPEAKER cables and vice versa TIP SIGNAL SLEEVE SHIELD Signal cables aren t made A SN to handle the power which speaker cables do speaker SPEAKER CABLE cables are not shielded and pick up external signals resulting in excessive hum gt TIP SIGNAL and buzzing SLEEVE SIGNAL Speaker cables typically do not use or require a shield TI 5 TIP et mnm tr SLEEVE SLEEVE 14 CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer SAUD Io System Block Diagram GROUP 1 GROUP 2 AUX PFLL PFL R LEFT RIGHT EFF J MONO OUT CH 1 6 NC gt j MAIN L R 48V 0 PEAK D D 2008 UL gt 4 I MIC FADER GROUP L R oO gt lo l CJT E POST AUX M 4 9 79 MAIN GROUP D E HIGH MID LOW PRE PAN IOl Rd g T gt
16. aster slider These mixers are adaptable for mounting in a standard 19 rack if so desired Your Crate Audio dealer has the optional rack mount ears for the mixer About this Manual This manual is the compilation of many hours of discussions with engineers musicians experts in the field of sound reproduction and novices While we strive to provide as compre hensive and informative a manual as possible we realize we cannot convey every application imaginable or answer every possible question We have endeavored to cover as much as is practical in this owner s manual and have provided suggested wiring diagrams for you to use as a starting point for your application CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer SAUD Io The Mono Input Channels 1 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 MIC IN An XLR jack for balanced Low Z mic inputs When using a condenser mic the Phantom Power switch 63 rear panel page 7 must be activated LINE A Tip Ring Sleeve 1 4 jack for balanced Hi Z mics instruments drum machines and similar high impedance line level signals INSERT A Tip Ring Sleeve 1 4 jack for adding an external signal processor to the channel The wiring diagram for this jack is shown on page 13 Applications informa tion is shown on pages 8 13 GAIN Adjusts the input signal level Proper setting causes the Peak LED 13 to flash at strong input signals HIGH Controls the high frequency level for the
17. d appreciate its flexibility and versatility please familiarize yourself with the mixer by reading through this User s Guide prior to its use Thank You from Crate Audio Table of Contents asocio ee r ed a CR NUUS 3 FORUS aaee a water ey 3 About This Manual Shaw PES 3 The Mono Input Channels 4 The Stereo Input Channels 5 The Master Section 6 7 TOERE us ecc dus 7 Applications Basic Mono Operation 8 Homme Bohrer dtes 9 lc bere PEIPER 10 House of Worship Installation 11 Separating Vocals and Instruments 12 External Effects and Recorders 13 Equalization Diagrams 14 Differences in Cable Types 14 Gain Level Diagram 15 System Block Diagram 15 Technical Specifications back cover CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL PRECAUCION RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICAD
18. erences illustrated on page 14 CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer L AUJIDICO Applications DJ Setup In this example the mixer is connected to a stereo power amplifier which drives the house speakers Connect a pair of signal cables between the mixer s Main Left and Right jacks and the stereo power amplifier s Channel 1 and Channel 2 Input jacks A Connect a speaker cable between the power amp s Channel 1 Speaker Output and one of the house speakers B Connect another speaker cable between the power amp s Channel 2 Speaker Output and the other house speaker C Use the mixer s Main L R fader to adjust the house volume level To keep the turntable signals in true stereo the Pan pots for the left channels must be rotated fully counterclockwise and the Pan pots for the right channels must be rotated fully clockwise Two matched mono amplifiers may be used in place of the stereo power amplifier HOUSE SPEAKERS P12 P15 PE12 PETS etc CH4 STEREO POWER SPA1400 SPA2000 OUT TURNTABLE CD PLAYER EQUALIZER Tg 52 275 Is d OUT TURNTABLE PME SETTINGS FOR UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE log __ FENT TURNTABLE CHANNEL DAL OR UNBAL zR AN SIGNAL CABLE COMP LIMITER SPEAKER CABLE SMACL Cable differences illustrated on page 14 10 CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer L AUJIDICO Applications House of Worship In this example the mixer s Main O
19. frequency level for the channel Allows 15dB 800Hz Bandpass type 4 10 SWITCH This sets the input sensitivity of the channel to either 4dBv for use with professional equipment such as DAT players mic preamps etc or 10dBv for use with semi pro equipment such as tape decks CD players etc LOW This controls the low frequency level for the channel Allows 15dB 70Hz Shelving type Additional EQ information is on page 14 AUX Controls the level of the signal sent from the channel to the Aux Out master control 49 Use as a monitor send Pre Post switch 25 in the Pre position or as an effects loop send Pre Post switch 25 in the Post position PRE POST The signal sent by the Aux control 24 can be set to either pre fader switch in the Pre position or post fader switch in the Post position EFF Controls the level of the signal sent from the channel to the Eff Out master con trol 50 Use as an effects loop send BAL Divides the signal proportionally between the left and right channels of the Main L R fader 60 or the Group 1 2 faders 59 depending on the setting of the Grp L R switch 31 PEAK LED IIluminates when the input signal level is within 6dB of clipping Proper setting of the input signal level and the 4 10 switch 22 will cause this LED to flash only on strong input signals 20dB LED Illuminates when the input signal level is above 20dBv This serves as signa
20. ft jack EFF RET Returns the effected signal from an external effects device Stereo devices use both the Left and Right jacks mono devices use only the Left jack TAPE IN TAPE OUT Connect to the record and play jacks of an exter nal tape deck See page 13 AUX OUT Sends the Aux signals to an external device The mix at this jack is determined by the setting of each channel s Aux control 9 24 MONO The signal at this jack is a summed mono version of the Main L R signals The level at this jack is controlled by the Mono master control 58 EFF OUT Sends the Effect signal to an external effects device The mix at this jack is determined by the setting of each channel s Eff control 11 26 HEADPHONES Normal operation monitors the Main L R or Group 1 2 signals depending on the setting of the Grp L R master switch 52 When one or more of the PFL or AFL buttons are depressed the signal at this jack is switched to monitor only the PFL selection s The signal level at this jack is controlled by the Monitor master control 51 MAIN OUTS These balanced jacks send the Main L R output signals to the house amplifier s pages 8 12 The signal level at these jacks is controlled by the Main L R fader 60 GROUP OUTS These balanced jacks send the Group 1 2 output sig nals to the house amplifier s See pages 8 12 The signal level at these jacks is controlled by the Group 1 2 fader 59 MONITOR OUTS T
21. hese balanced jacks send the Monitor output sig nals to the local reference monitor amplifier s See pages 8 12 The sig nal level at these jacks is controlled by the Monitor master control 51 AUX RTN Controls the signal level sent from the Aux Rtn jacks 34 to the Main L R bus AUX PFL This switch when depressed sends the signal from the Aux Rtn jacks 33 to the Monitor master control 51 The Output LED Meters 57 are also switched to monitor this signal which is pre level control The PFLLED 55 illuminates to indicate that the Headphones 39 Monitor 42 and LED Meters 57 are now responding to the PFL selection EFF RTN Controls the signal level sent from the Aux Rtn jacks 33 to the Main L R bus EFF PFL This switch when depressed sends signal from the Eff Rtn jacks 34 to the Monitor master control 51 The Output LED Meters 57 are also switched to monitor this signal which is pre level control The PFLLED 55 illuminates to indicate that the Headphones 39 Monitor 42 and LED Meters 57 are now responding to the PFL selection TAPE IN Controls the level of the signal from the Tape In jacks 35 to the Main L R bus To avoid feedback this control must be rotated fully counter clockwise O position when using both sets of Tape In and Out jacks during recording CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer AUP OSS The Master Section continued 48 49 50 51 52
22. ivalent bandwidth unweight ed with 200 ohm source impedance COMMON MODE REJECTION Typically 90dB min 70dB 50Hz SIGNAL INDICATOR Indicates signal present 20dB PEAK INDICATOR Indicates 6dB headroom remaining MAXIMUM SIGNAL ACCEPTED Low Z Mic 3 46V RMS 13dBv High Z Line 15 9V RMS 26dBv CHANNEL GAIN Typically 52dB adjustment range CHANNEL INPUT SENSITIVITY Low Z Mic All levels up 8 7mV RMS max 43dB gain Channel up only 2 7mV RMS max 53dB gain All levels 10 28mV RMS max 73dB gain High Z Line All levels up 87MV RMS max 23dB gain Channel up only 27mV RMS max 33dB gain All levels 10 28mV RMS max 53dB gain CHANNEL EQ ACTIVE High 15dB 12kHz shelving Mid 15dB 800Hz bandpass Low 15dB 70Hz shelving AUX EFFECTS RETURNS TAPE INPUTS 1 4 phone jacks 15k ohm input impedance RCA jacks 15k ohm input impedance Max Sensitivity 20dBv 80mV RMS Max Input Accepted 30dBv 24 5V RMS AUX EFFECTS OUT TAPE OUT 1 4 phone jacks 4dBv 1 23V RMS High Z nominal output RCA jacks 4dBv 1 23V RMS High Z nominal output PHANTOM POWER 48VDC applied to pins 2 and 3 of XLR inputs LEFT amp RIGHT OUTPUTS Unbalanced out 10k ohm load impedance Balanced 3k ohm load impedance 4dBv 1 23V RMS nominal output 18dBv 6V RMS max output DUAL OUTPUT LED INDICATORS Type 12 LED quasi peak Calibration Calibrated to indicate 4dBv 7th LED Range 1
23. l present LED PFL This switch when depressed sends the channel s signal to the Monitor master control 51 The Output LED Meters 57 are also switched to monitor this signal which is pre fader The PFL LED 55 illuminates to indicate that the Headphones 39 Monitor 42 and LED Meters 57 are now responding to the PFL selection GRP L R This switch determines whether the signal is sent to the Group 1 2 master faders 59 or the Main L R master fader 60 FADER Controls the level of the signal sent to either the Main L R fader 60 or the Group 1 2 faders 59 depending on the setting of the Grp L R switch 31 CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO The Master Section BEEN LLL CIVIXG2 9e RATS 35 on MAIN o eft Right Tape Out OO MONITOR 9 9 9 Aux Eff oa E 0 s PFL PFL Power Peak 10 e 7 4 45 0 4 0 Q 9 Q 10 O O 2 O Q O O O MASTER Tape In wil ly 4 4 BJ a D i P AN 2 10 0 10 Aux Out Out Monitor GROUP 1 2 AFL GROUP TO L R MAIN GROUP 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 AUX RET Returns the stereo or mono signal from an external device Stereo devices use both the Left and Right jacks mono devices use only the Le
24. nd it is designed to keep you constantly in total control of your performing environment always with the best possible sound Features Crate Audio mixers combine the latest technology with contemporary styling and flexible features Exceptionally low noise incredible headroom and outstanding features make the Crate Audio mixer perfect for use on stage in the home studio or for institutional use This unique mixer offers stereo Tape In and Out jacks with Level controls switchable Phantom Power a level controllable Headphones jack dual 12 step LED ladders with Peak indicators and more Each of the six mono input channels offers you the choice of balanced XLR Low Z or balanced 1 4 Hi Z Input jacks three bands of equalization a Low Cut switch a Pan con trol a pre post switchable Aux send and an Effects send Gain controls for each mono channel and signal and peak LEDs for all channels allow for optimum signal to noise ratios High qual ity sliding faders allow smooth and precise control over each channel s output Two stereo line level input channels are provided for additional flexibility Every channel features a Group Main L R assign switch and a PFL pre fader listen switch for increased versatility and control The stereo channels feature a 4 10dBv input sensitivity switch to accomodate a wide range of input signals The color coded knobs help you know at a glance if you re reaching for a Level knob an EQ control a Pan pot or M
25. o mono amplifiers may be used in place of the stereo power amplifier HOUSE SPEAKERS P12 P15 PE12 PETS etc MONITORS STEREO POWER AMP SPA1400 SPA2000 CH 1 CH IN IN cui EQUALIZER IT OUT L52 215 L 53 231 OUT VOCAL MICS c CHA 2 IN IN EFFECT 7 SM1SP etc out CMT ve LA E Eee rue uL M AUX OU ee l MONO keer HEADPHONES 2 10 ar ain F F T i o COMBP LIMITERS EQUALIZERS SM4CL SM3PE atc DRUM MACHINE JNBAL SIGNAL CABLE BAL OH UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE EAE 3E ova SPEAKER CABLE d Cable differences illustrated OR SUB MIX on page 14 lt Please note that the sample connections shown in the Applications sections are NOT absolute mandates as to how to connect your sound system They are merely intended to provide a springboard from which you may launch the system that will best suit your particular needs CRATE cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer M AUJIDICO Applications Home Studio In this example the Main L R outputs are connected to a computer through a compressor The Monitor outputs are connected to the monitor power amp which drives the studio monitors The output of the computer may be connected to the stereo channel 9 10 of the mixer and the remaining audio sou
26. rces may be connected to the various other inputs as shown With this type of setup you will need to establish two different buses Use the Main L R bus to send a signal to the computer for recording and the Group 1 2 bus for signals to be monitored but not recorded Start with all of the channel Grp L R switches set to GRP the Group 1 2 AFL switch depressed and the the Group to L R switch in the out position In this state you can play along with the computer but not record for practicing a take Start the playback on the computer and play along with its output When you are ready to record another instrument set that instrument s channel Grp L R switch to L R and depress its PFL switch Now you can monitor both the Group monitor mix and the channel you wish to record without having any bleed between the two NOTE You should set your computer software so that it does not send the signal it is recording back through the computer s audio outputs If this is not done a slapback delay could result due to the latency of the computer STUDIO MONITORS PE26II POWER AMP SPA1400 SPA2000 DAT RECORDER CD BURNER VOCAL MICS J 1 ton a d EINEN AS ree wr pe r COMP LIMITERS EQUALIZERS SM4CL SM3PE etc hl in NI D I EOX ewe UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE m BAL OR UNBAL SIGNAL CABLE SPEAKER CABLE Cable diff
27. sends the channel s signal to the Monitor master control 51 The Output LED Meters 57 are also switched to monitor this signal which is pre fader The PFL LED 55 illuminates to indicate that the Headphones 39 Monitor 42 and LED Meters 57 are now responding to the PFL selection GRP L R This switch determines whether the signal is sent to the Group 1 2 master faders 59 or the Main L R master fader 60 FADER Controls the level of the signal sent to either the Group 1 2 faders 59 or the Main L R fader 60 depending on the setting of the Grp L R switch 16 CRAT cMX62 Stereo Console Mixer SAUD Io The Stereo Input Channels 7 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LEFT MONO A Tip Sleeve 1 4 jack for instruments drum machines tape CD chan nels and similar high impedance signals For stereo inputs use this jack for the left channel input and the Right jack 19 for the right channel input For mono inputs use this jack only RIGHT A Tip Sleeve 1 4 jack for instruments drum machines tape CD channels and similar high impedance signals For stereo inputs use this jack for the right chan nel input and the Left Mono jack 18 for the left channel input For mono inputs use the Left Mono jack 18 only HIGH Controls the high frequency level for the channel Allows 15dB 12kHz Shelving type MID Controls the middle
28. uts are used for the sanctuary mix the Aux outs are used for a platform mix and a mono signal is provided for the childcare room or other remote location Connect signal cables between the mixer s Main Left and Right jacks and the Input jacks of the sanctuary speakers stereo power amp A Connect another set of signal cable between the mixer s Aux Out jack between the Input jack of the moni tor speakers power amp B Connect another signal cable between the mixer s Mono Out jack and a powered speaker sys tem or an amplifier speaker combination for the childcare room C Connect speaker cables between the sanctuary power amp s Speaker Outputs and the sanctuary speakers D E Connect another speaker cable between the monitor power amp s Speaker Output and the platform monitor speakers E F Use the Main L R fader to adust the level of the sanctuary speakers Use the Aux controls to adjust the mix going to the platform monitors Use the Mono control to adjust the level of the signal sent to any remote location childcare room etc Two matched mono amplifiers may be used in place of the stereo power amplifier SANCTUARY SPEAKERS P12 P15 PE12 PETS etc PLATFORM MONITORS UFMT2H cual STEREO POWER AMP cys 5 7400 SPA2000 CH 1 CH 2 IN IN EQUALIZER CHA CH 2 OUT 152 215 153 231 our EQUALIZER CHA ICH gu IN D oum 57 131 m
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