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In order to achieve maximum performance from your new Crate Pro Audio Mixer we recommend that you read this user ’ s guide prior to its use. User ’ s Guide for the CRA TE PRO AUDIO CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer[...]
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2 THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERA TION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENT AL DAM- AGES OR INJURY , PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRE- CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT DEFEA T OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE POWER COR[...]
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3 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer 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. Y our new Crate Pro Audio CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer is a powerful tool which allows you to s[...]
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4 The Input Channels: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 9 10 1. LOW Z INPUT : The signal output from a low impedance microphone or a low impedance line level signal (such as a line out signal from an instrument ampli- fier) may be connected here by means of a shielded cable terminated with a male XLR plug. Pin 2 = “+,” pin 3 = “–,” and pin 1 = [...]
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5 The Master Section: 15 16 18 17 20 22 25 26 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 23 21 19 15. LEFT , RIGHT AND MIX BALANCED OUTPUTS: Use these jacks to send the mixer ’ s output signal(s) to the house power amplifier(s) (see pages 9–13). For the XLR jacks, pin 2 = “+,” pin 3 = “–,” and pin 1 = shield. For the 1/4” jacks, tip = “+,” ring = “[...]
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6 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer The Master Section (continued): 15 16 18 17 20 22 25 26 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 23 21 19 23: PHANTOM POWER: This switch, when depressed, applies 48 volts DC to pins 2 and 3 of the each channel’ s low Z input jacks (#1, page 4) to accommodate microphones which require a source of phantom power for proper operation. (Mics[...]
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7 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Equalization Diagrams: Each input channel of the CSM8/12/16/24 has three bands of equalization which let you 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 to help eliminate un[...]
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8 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Connecting External Signal Processors: There are several ways to use external signal processors with the CSM8/12/16/24. Each of the mixer ’ s input channels has its own Insert jack, allowing a processor to be used on that particular channel. Figures 1 and 2 below show two ways of con - necting a signal processor to t[...]
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9 STEREO PO WER AMP (SP A1400, etc.) HOUSE SPEAKERS (PS115HD, PS215HDT , etc.) DU AL GRAPHIC EQ (LS3231, LS2215) CSM8/12/16/24 CH.1 INPUT CH.2 INPUT CH.1 OUTPUT CH.2 OUTPUT CH.1 OUTPUT CH.2 OUTPUT CH.1 INPUT R L (P AN FULL LEFT) (P AN FULL RIGHT) CH.2 INPUT MONITOR SPEAKERS (M112HD, M115HD, etc.) MIX BALANCED OUTPUT A UX 1 SEND A B D C Applications[...]
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10 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer STEREO PO WER AMP (SP A1400, etc.) HOUSE SPEAKERS (PS115HD, PS215HDT , etc.) DU AL GRAPHIC EQ (LS3231, LS2215) CSM8/12/16/24 CH.1 INPUT CH.2 INPUT CH.1 OUTPUT CH.2 OUTPUT CH.1 OUTPUT CH.2 OUTPUT CH.1 INPUT R L (P AN FULL LEFT) (P ANS AS NEEDED) (P AN FULL RIGHT) CH.2 INPUT MONITOR SPEAKERS (M112HD, M115HD, etc.) LEFT [...]
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11 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Applications: DJ Setup: This setup shows one way of using the mixer and one stereo power amplifier to run the house speakers for a mobile DJ setup. T wo mono power amplifiers may be used in place of the one stereo amplifier . Connect the components as follows: (A) Connect a balanced or unbalanced signal cable between [...]
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12 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Applications: House of W orship Installation: This setup shows one way of using the mixer and one stereo power amplifier to run both the house speakers and the stage monitors. T wo mono power amplifiers may be used in place of the one stereo amplifier . Connect the components as follows: (A) Connect a balanced or unba[...]
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13 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Applications: Separating V ocals and Instruments: This setup shows one way of using the mixer , one stereo and one mono power amplifier to run the system. T wo sets of house speakers are required in this application: one for the vocals, the other for the instruments. Connect the components as follows: (A) Connect a ba[...]
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14 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer System Block Diagram: LEFT FADER AUX 1 FADER HEADPHONES LEVEL LEFT RIGHT AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 PFL MIX AUX 3 RETURN R T PAN PFL LEFT AUX 3 RETURN AUX 4 RETURN R T PAN BA BA AUX 3 RETURN PAN BA BA BA LEFT TAPE IN BA RIGHT TAPE IN LEFT OUT (BAL.) LEFT OUT (BAL.) R T LEFT TAPE OUT RIGHT TAPE OUT LA LA LA RIGHT FADER LA[...]
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CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Gain Level Diagram: +30 +10 +20 -10 0 -20 -40 -30 -60 -50 -70 -120 NOISE FLOOR -120dB dB MAX MIC +13dB MAX LINE +26dB +21dB +21dB MAIN OUT +4dB +15dB +3dB -17dB -23dB -13dB -7dB MAX. INPUT - SET GAIN AS NECESSARY ALL LEVELS @NOMINAL, GAINS @"10" FULL GAIN MIC -49dB MIC -72dB LINE -35dB LINE -55dB MIC LINE FADER[...]
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www .crateamps.com © 1999 SLM Electronics, Inc. • A Division of St. Louis Music, Inc. 1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133 18-024-01 • 10/99 CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer T echnical Specifications Due to ongoing product development and improvement, the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. SYSTEM INPUTS CS[...]