Crate Amplifiers PX900DLX, PX700DLX User Manual
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
CRATE PRO AUDIO
PX700DLX/
PX900DLX
Powered Mixer
with
Digital Signal Processing
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THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND
ENGINEERED TO PROVIDE SAFE AND RELIABLE
OPERATION. IN ORDER TO PROLONG THE LIFE
OF THE UNIT AND PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR INJURY , PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN CHASSIS; DO NOT
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE GROUND PIN OF THE
POWER CORD; CONNECT ONLY TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED AC POWER OUTLET.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS.
CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS
ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED ATHIGH VOLUME.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
"IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
“ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
"REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
"UNBEDINGT IN DER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG NACHSCHLAGEN"
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS:
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE"
“VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
"DANGER HAUTE TENSION"
"GEFAHLICHE SPANNUNG"
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PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA
PRECAUCION PARA DISMINUOIR EL RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO
NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA
NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO PUEDO REPARAR
DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS
ATTENTION
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS
ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE
PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN
TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
VORSICHT
ELEKTRISCHE SCHLAGGEFAHR
NICHT OFFENEN
VORSICHT: ZUR MINIMIERUNG ELEKTRISCHER SCHLAGGEFAHR NICHT
DEN DECKEL ABENHMEN. INTERNE TEILE KONNEN NICHT VOM
BENUTZER GEWARTET WERDEN. DIE WARTUNG IS QUALIFIZIERTEM
WARTUNGSPERSONAL ZU UBERLASSEN.
ESTE APARATO HA SIDO DISENADO Y CONSTRUIDO PARAPROVEER ANOS DE OPERACION
SEGURA Y CONFIABLE. PARA PROLONGAR LA
VIDA DE ESTA UNIDAD E IMPEDIR DANOS ACCIDENTALES POR FAVOR SIGA ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PREVENTIVAS:
PRECAUCION: PARA DISMINUIR EL RIESGO DE
DESCARGAS ELÉLECTRICAS: (1) NO ABRA LA
CUBIERTA, (2) NO ES RECOMENDABLE
REMOVER O DESACTIVAR LA PATA DEL POLO A
TIERRA DEL CABLE DE CORRIENTE, CONECTE
CORRECTAMENTE A UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE
A TIERRA.
ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS
ELECTRICAS O PELIGRO DE INCENDIO, NO DEJE
ESTE APARATO EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O
HUMEDAD.
PRECAUCION: NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE
ELUSUARIO PUEDE REPARAR. DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TÉCNICOS CALIFICADOS.
PRECAUCION: NUESTROS AMPLIFICADORES
PUEDEN PRODUCIR NIVELES DE PRESION DE
SONIDO ALTO. EXPOSICION CONTINUADA A LOS
NIVELES DE PRESION DE SONIDO ALTO PUEDE
CAUSA DANO PERMANENTE A SU OIDO. ES
ACONSEJADO QUE USE PRECAUCION AL
USUARIO Y ES RECOMENDADO PROTECCION
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:
ACCORDING TO OSHA, ANYEXPOSURE IN EXCESS TO THESE AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE COULD RESULT IN SOME HEARING LOSS.
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
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.
And Thank You, from
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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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:
VOCAL
LARGE
HALL
SMALL
HALL
DELAY
ON
HI Z
LOW Z
+48V
LOW MID
EFFECT
HIGH
PHANTOM
POWER
PEAK/
SIGNAL
PAD
GAIN MAIN
MON
CHANNEL 1-4:
LINE 1
MIC
+48V
LOW MID
EFFECT
HIGH
PHANTOM
POWER
PEAK/
SIGNAL
GAIN
LINE 2
AUX IN
TAPE IN
TAPE IN
AUX IN
MAIN
MON
CHANNEL 5-7/5-9:
TAPE IN
SUM
MAINMAIN
EFFECTEFFECT
MONITORMONITOR
INV
BRIDGE
MON/MAIN
3
2
1
3
2
1
6
5
4
B
POWER
AMP 2
MAIN
MASTER
7-BAND
GRAPHIC EQ
POWER
AMP 1
BRIDGE
SPKR OUT
MAIN 1 "A"
SPKR OUT
MAIN 1 "B"
SPKR OUT
MAIN 2 "A"
SPKR OUT
MAIN 2 "B"
SPKR OUT
MAIN
OUT
TAPE
OUT
TAPE
OUT
MAIN/
EFF RTN
LIMITER/
LED
DISPLAY
MON
MASTER
7-BAND
GRAPHIC EQ
MON
OUT
EFFECTS
SEND
FOOT
SWITCH
MON/
EFF RTN
DSP
LIMITER/
LED
DISPLAY
EFFECTS
SEND
6
5
4
B
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