Crate Amplifiers CSM8, CSM12, CSM24, CSM16 User Manual

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Crate Amplifiers CSM8, CSM12, CSM24, CSM16 User Manual

User’s Guide

for the

C R AT E P R O A U D I O

CSM8/12/16/24

Console Mixer

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.

CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer

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 Pro Audio Stereo Console Mixer. 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.

And Thank You, from

Table of Contents:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Input Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The Master Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6

Equalization Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Differences in Cable Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Applications

Connecting External Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Basic Mono Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Basic Stereo Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

DJ Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

House of Worship Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Separating Vocals and Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Gain Level Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover

CAUTION

PRECAUCION

ATTENTION

VORSICHT

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION

ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR

DO NOT OPEN

NO ABRA

NE PAS OUVRIR

NICHT OFFENEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO

ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS

VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT

DO NOT REMOVE COVER.

NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA

ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE

DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR

PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN

BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS

TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.

WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.

THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF

ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE

SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIP-

PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS.

OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE

DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE

MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRES-

OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAM-

POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY

 

SURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEAR-

AGES OR INJURY, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRE-

GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.

CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

ING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS

CAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:

 

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER-

ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOM-

 

 

VICE PERSONNEL.

MENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.

ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y CON-

PRECAUCION: PARA DISMINUIR EL RIESGO DE

ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS

PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFICADORES

STRUIDO PARA PROVEER ANOS DE OPERACION

DESCARGAS ELÉLECTRICAS: (1) NO ABRA LA

ELECTRICAS O PELIGRO DE INCENDIO, NO DEJE

PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES DE PRESION DE

SEGURA Y CONFIABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA

CUBIERTA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE

ESTE APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O

SONIDO ALTO. EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS

VIDA DE ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCI-

REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA DEL POLO A

HUMEDAD.

NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO PUEDE

DENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS INSTRUC-

TIERRA DEL CABLE DE CORRIENTE, CONECTE

 

CAUSA DANO PERMANENTE A SU OIDO. ES

CIONES PREVENTIVAS:

CORRECTAMENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE

PRECAUCION: NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE

ACONSEJADO QUE USE PRECAUCION AL

 

A TIERRA.

EL USUARIO PUEDE REPARAR. DEJE TODO MAN-

USUARIO Y ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION

 

 

TENIMIENTO A LOS TÉCNICOS CALIFICADOS.

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 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

IN HOURS

SLOW RESPONSE

IN HOURS

SLOW RESPONSE

IN HOURS

90

8

97

3

105

1

92

6

100

2

110

1/2

95

4

102

1 - 1 1/2

115

1/4 or less

ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANY EXPOSURE IN EXCESS TO THESE AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS.

 

"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"

"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

= “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”

= “ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”

EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:

"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"

"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"

"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"

"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"

 

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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 Pro Audio CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer is a powerful tool which allows you to successfully bridge the gap between performers and audience without losing any of the “life” of the performance in the process. No matter what your particular application, your Crate Pro Audio mixer is ready to meet the challenge with a level of performance and control unequaled by its competition.

Crate Pro Audio mixers are the result of our interest in and experience with high-perfor- mance audio equipment, combined with our extensive research and development procedures, and guided by our love of musical performances. Each mixer is built using a variety of innovative construction methods making it truly reliable and incredibly roadworthy. Its diverse features offer you an extremely high degree of versatility and flexibility regardless of the application. The mixer has been thoughtfully designed to keep you constantly in total control of your performing environment, always with the best possible sound.

Features:

Crate Pro Audio CSM8/12/16/24 mixers combine the latest technology with contemporary styling and flexible features. In addition, their exceptionally low noise, incredible headroom make them perfect for use on stage, in the home studio, or for “institutional” use. Each of the input channels offers you the choice of balanced XLR Low-Z or balanced 1/4" Hi-Z Input jacks, an insert jack, a peak/signal LED, gain control, three bands of equalization, four fully-adjustable aux sends, a pan control, mute and PFL switches, and a long range channel fader. The master section offers left, right and mix XLR and 1/4” balanced output jacks, a PFL out jack, stereo Tape In and Out jacks, four aux sends, two stereo aux returns with level and pan controls, dual 11-step LED meters, switchable Phantom Power, a Headphones jack with level control, PFL left, right and mix selector switches, and four master faders: aux 1, left, right, and mix.

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 Master slider.

About this Manual:

This manual is the compilation of many hours of discussions with engineers, musicians, experts in the field of sound reproduction as well as novices, along with “hands-on” usage and training. While we strive to provide as comprehensive 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 connection diagrams for you to use as a starting point for your application. Your Crate Pro Audio dealer can assist you with additional information, or you can visit us on our website at www.crateamps.com.

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The Input Channels:

1

2

3

4 5 6 7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

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 amplifier) may be connected here by means of a shielded cable terminated with a male XLR plug. Pin 2 = “+,” pin 3 = “–,” and pin 1 = shield.

2.HIGH Z INPUT: The signal output from a high impedance microphone or a line level signal (such as an instrument, rhythm machine, tape deck, etc.) may be connected here by means of a shielded cable terminated with a male 1/4” plug. Tip = “+,” ring = “–,” and sleeve = shield.

3.INSERT: A signal processor may be connected here by means of a shielded stereo signal cable or shielded “Y” cord. (See page 8.) Ring = send, tip = return, and sleeve = ground.

4.PEAK/SIGNAL LED: This LED will illuminate green when a signal is present at the High or Low Z inputs. When the signal nears clipping, the LED will illuminate red. (See Gain control, #5.)

5.GAIN: Use this control to set the input signal level for the channel. Adjust this control so the peak LED (#4) flashes on strong signal peaks.

6.HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 10kHz. Typical equalization diagrams are shown on page 7.

7.MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 2kHz. Typical equalization diagrams are shown on page 7.

8.LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 100Hz. Typical equalization diagrams are shown on page 7.

9.AUX 1, AUX 2: Use these controls to set the channel’s output signal level at the aux 1 and aux 2 send jacks (#17, page 5). These are pre-EQ, pre-fader, and are typically used as monitor sends. Examples of some typical connection methods are shown on pages 8–13.

10.AUX 3, AUX 4: Use these controls to set the channel’s output signal level at the aux 3 and aux 4 send jacks (#17, page 5). These are post-EQ, post-fader, and are typically used as effects loop sends. Examples of some typical connection methods are shown on pages 8–13.

11.PAN: Use these controls to set the amount of the channel’s output signal sent to the left and right master faders (#30, page 6) and the left and right balanced output jacks (#15, page 5).

12.MUTE: This switch, when depressed, mutes the channel’s output signal sent to the left, right and mix master faders (#30, 31, page 6).

13.PFL: This switch, when depressed, sends the channel’s post-EQ, pre-fader signal to the headphones jack (#28, page 6) and the PFL output jack (#18, page 5).

14.FADER: Use this control to set the channel‘s signal level output sent to the left, right and mix master faders (#31, 32, page 6) and the aux 3 and aux 4 send jacks (#17, page 5).

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The Master Section:

16

15

17

19 18

20

21

22

23

 

24

25

27

26

28

 

29

30

31

32

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 = “–,” and sleeve = shield.

16.TAPE IN/TAPE OUT JACKS: Use these jacks to connect to the record and playback jacks of a cassette tape deck. Because the tape in jacks are fed directly into the left and right master faders, use the tape deck’s output level control or an in-line attenuator to adjust the level of the playback signal.

17.AUX SEND JACKS: Use these jacks to send the aux signals to your monitor amps and/or external effects. Aux 1 and 2 are sends only, while aux 3 and 4 can be used as an effects loop along with the aux 3 and 4 return jacks (#19). (See pages 8–13). The mix for each aux send jack is set by the channel aux controls (#9, 10). The master aux 1 fader (#30, page 6) sets the overall signal output level for the aux 1 jack, while the aux 2, 3 and 4 send controls (#24, page 6) set the overall signal output level for the aux 2, 3 and 4 jacks.

18.PFL OUTPUT JACK: Use this jack to send the channel’s PFL signal outputs to a studio monitor power amp/speaker or to a headphone distribution box for additional monitoring capabilities.

19.AUX RETURN JACKS: Use these jacks to return the processed signal from an external effect into the master mix. These jacks are stereo 1/4” connectors – ring = right, tip = left, sleeve = shield.

20.POWER: This switch applies the power to the mixer. The mixer is on when the top of the switch is depressed, off when the bottom of the switch is depressed. The adjacent LED illuminates when the power is on.

21:OUTPUT LED METERS/PEAK INDICATORS: These LED meters monitor the output signals sent to the balanced output jacks (#15). The meter selector switch (#22) determines whether the meters monitor the left and right output signals or the aux 1 and mix output signals. When the LEDs illuminate into the upper red areas, the signals are near clipping and may need to be reduced to avoid distortion.

22:METER SELECTOR SWITCH: When the switch is in the out position, the LED meters (#21) monitor the left and right output signals. When the switch is depressed, the LED meters monitor the aux 1 and mix output signals.

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