User’s Guide
for the
CRATE PRO AUDIO
PX700DLX/
PX900DLX
Powered Mixer
with
Digital Signal Processing
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.
PX700DLX/PX900DLX Powered Mixer
Congratulations.
You are now the proud owner of one of the most compact, user-friendly, and efficient powered mixers available, the Crate Pro Audio PX700DLX/PX900DLX with Digital Signal Processing. In order to derive the most benefit from the mixer, and to fully understand and appreciate its flexibility and versatility, please familiarize yourself with the mixer by reading through this User’s Guide prior to its use.
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Table of Contents:
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The “Mono” Input Channels (1-4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The “Stereo” Input Channels (5-7/5-9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The Master Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,7
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
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WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN. |
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PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. |
OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE |
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MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. |
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ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y CON- |
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ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS |
PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFICADORES |
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PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES DE PRESION DE |
SEGURA Y CONFIABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA |
CUBIERTA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE |
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SONIDO ALTO. EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS |
VIDA DE ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI- |
REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA DEL POLO A |
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NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO PUEDE |
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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 PUBLICATION FOR PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE, PER 29CFR1910.95, TABLE G-16:
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SOUND LEVEL DBA, |
DURATION PER DAY |
SLOW RESPONSE |
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SLOW RESPONSE |
IN HOURS |
SLOW RESPONSE |
IN HOURS |
90 |
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97 |
3 |
105 |
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92 |
6 |
100 |
2 |
110 |
1/2 |
95 |
4 |
102 |
1 - 1 1/2 |
115 |
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ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN EXCESS TO THESE AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS.
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"DANGER HAUTE TENSION" |
"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG" |
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
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PX700DLX/PX900DLX Powered Mixer
Features:
The Input Channels:
•Peak/Signal LEDs for optimum level settings
•Three bands of equalization
•Monitor, effects, and main level controls
•Gain control
•Pad switch (channels 1-4 only) to accommodate “hot” signals
•1/4” balanced low impedance and XLR balanced high impedance input jacks
•Color coded knobs for ease of reference
The Master Section:
•Separate 7-band graphic eq’s for Monitor/Main 2 and Main/Main 1 (switchable)
•Separate Master level controls for Monitor/Main 2 and Main/Main 1 (switchable)
•Built in Limiter to prevent overdriving the amplifiers
•Five-segment LED displays for monitoring the output signals
•Effects send and return controls
•Switchable phantom power
•DSP Digital Signal Processing with on/off switch and four selectable effects
•Footswitch jack for remote control of DSP on/off
•Effects send/aux in jacks for external effects
•Tape in and tape out jacks for recording and play back
•Main and monitor line out jacks
•Color coded knobs for ease of reference
System Block Diagram:
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OUT |
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SEND |
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