Citronic CSL User Manual

CSP & CSL-SERIES

MIXING CONSOLES

Item ref: 170.840UK, 170.842UK, 170.844UK,

170.850UK, 170.852UK, 170.854UK

User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing a CSP/CSL mixing console 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.

Package Contents

 CSP powered or CSL passive mixing console
 Mains lead(s)
 User manual

If you find any accessory is missing or the product has arrived with any problems, please contact your retailer at once.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts, so make no attempt to try to fix or modify this item yourself as this will
invalidate the warranty. We recommend you keep the original package and proof of purchase for any possible
replacement or return issues.

Warning

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose any of the components to rain or moisture.
Avoid impact or heavy vibration to any of the components.
No user serviceable parts inside - refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety

 Please observe the following warning conventions

 Ensure that the correct mains lead is used with adequate current rating and mains voltage is as stated on the unit
 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

 Do not cover or obstruct cooling vents

Placement

 Keep the console out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources.
 Do not place heavy objects on top of the control surface
 If rack-mounting, use the correct rack-ears and ensure adequate support for the weight of the product.
 Allow adequate space for air-flow and keep the console away from damp or dusty environments.

Cleaning

 Use a soft dry or slightly damp cloth top clean surfaces of the console
 A soft brush can be used to clear debris from between controls without damaging them
 To avoid damage, do not use solvents to clean the components

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Console layout

Each CSP/CSL mixing console has comprehensive input and output sections which can be split further into
various stages of processing and routing. All preamps have studio grade, low noise architecture for the
cleanest possible path throughout the signal chain. The input stages are repeated across each channel of the
console, which simplifies operation and enables quick and easy location of various controls. The following
pages of this manual are divided up into these stages to explain the details and function of each control.

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Mic/Line Input Section

Balanced

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Signal +

Pin 3 = Signal –

Unbalanced

Pin 1 = Ground

Pin 2 = Signal +

Pin 3 = Ground

Balanced

Tip = Signal +

Ring = Signal –

Sleeve = Ground

Unbalanced

Tip = Signal +

-

Sleeve = Ground

Balanced

Tip = Signal +

Ring = Signal –

Sleeve = Ground

Unbalanced

Tip = Signal +

-

Sleeve = Ground

Channel inputs and inserts are provided as XLR and/or 6.3mm jack sockets.
The connections for these inputs are assigned as follows.

1. MIC input Connect a balanced microphone to this XLRF input.

An unbalanced microphone can be connected provided
that +48V phantom power is not used. Wired as follows.

2. LINE input Connect balanced or unbalanced line level signals to this

6.3mm TRS jack input. Wired as follows.

3. L/MONO input For stereo channels, connect line level signals to 2 TRS jack

4. RIGHT input inputs for Left and Right. If the input is mono, only connect

to the L/MONO input, which will feed to both Left and Right.
Wired as follows.

5. GAIN control This control trims the input signal to the optimum level for the channel strip circuitry.

Too low a signal level can result in a weak signal-to-noise ratio and too high can result
in overload and distortion in the signal output.
The PEAK LED next to the channel fader will give an indication of the signal level.
Ideally, the Gain rotary control should be adjusted so that the loudest passages of the
input signal (e.g. bass drum beats) will just momentarily trigger the CLIP LED.
Anything longer than a momentary flicker of the CLIP LED means that the Gain should
be reduced. Using the PFL button further down the channel strip gives a more detailed
view of the channel level on the main VU LEDs.

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