Citronic CSD-8, CSD-4, CSD-6 User Manual

CSD-series

Compact Mixers with B/T and DSP

Item ref: 170.871UK

170.872UK

170.873UK

User Manual

Version 1.0

Caution: Please read this manual carefully before operating

Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty

CSD-series Mixers User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for choosing a Citronic CSD-series mixer as part of your professional sound system. This
product has been developed to provide a wide range of facilities for professional and reliable sound
reinforcement. Please read and keep this manual to achieve the best results from your purchase and avoid
damage through misuse.

SAFETY SYMBOL AND MESSAGE CONVENTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC

ELECTRIQUE NE PAS

OUVRIR

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of

electric shock is present within this unit

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and

maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Warning

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any components to rain or moisture. If liquids
enter the housing, stop using immediately, allow the unit to dry out and have it checked by qualified
personnel before further use. Avoid impact, extreme pressure or heavy vibration to the case.

No user serviceable parts inside – Do not open the case – refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety

• Use the 5Vdc power adaptor supplied or equivalent.

• Avoid ingress of water or particles into any part of the housing. If liquids are spilled on

the console, stop using immediately, allow the unit to dry out and have checked by
qualified personnel before further use

Placement

• Keep the console out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the control surface

• Allow adequate space for airflow and keep the console away from damp or dust.

Cleaning

• Use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent to clean the housing as required.

• A soft brush can be used to clear debris from between controls without damaging them

• Do not use solvents for cleaning the unit.

CSD-series Mixers User Manual

Console layout

Each CSD compact mixing console has a bank of mono input channels which can accept a balanced
microphone input or switchable line/instrument input. There is also a stereo input for playback devices or
line level instruments.

All preamps have studio grade, low noise architecture for the cleanest possible path throughout the signal
chain. Console layout is set out in distinct sections to simplify operation.

The following pages of this manual are divided up into these stages to explain the details and function of
each control.

Channel inputs

Channel inputs are provided as XLR or 6.3mm jack on combo sockets.
If an XLR is plugged in, this will be connected as low impedance (microphone) level. If a 6.3mm plug is
used, this will be connected as either line or instrument level (switchable)

The connections for these inputs are assigned as follows.

Mic / Line / Instrument input

1. Combo input Connect a balanced microphone via XLR connection or a line level or
instrument input via 6.3mm plug. An unbalanced XLR can be connected provided that
+48V phantom power is not used. Wired as follows.

Balanced

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Signal +

Pin 3 = Signal –

Unbalanced

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Signal +

Pin 3 = Ground

2. IMPED switch Press this button in to set the input impedance to instrument level or leave the button in
the up position for a line level input. (instrument level is usually for pickups, such
as those on a guitar. Electronic keyboards usually produce a line level output)

3. +48V phantom Press this button in to enable +48V phantom power to the XLR and the LED indicator
will light. This provides power to some condenser microphones and DI boxes.
Do not use with unbalanced XLR connectors. This does not affect any jack inputs.