Crest Tactus.FOH Users Manual
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Mixing Interface
Operating
Manual
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FCC/ICES Compliancy Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) I’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can void the
user’s authority to use the equipment.
Note – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
Crest Audio 5022 HWY 493 N. Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-5365 FAX (601) 486-1278
FCC/ICES Compliancy Statement
To prevent interference, please install the clamp-on lter to the Ethernet cable close to the unit as shown.
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tactus
The tactus system by Crest Audio was designed in conjunction with Waves Audio to be a professional audio mixer that features a very flexible and
scalable approach to digital mixing. Control of the system can range from a single touch screen computer to multiple screens with tactus.control,
moving fader, user control surfaces. The Waves eMotion LV1 software is equally flexible. All of the processing within the system is based on Waves
Audio’s legendary plugins that can be selected and configured on every channel and every bus. The system is interconnected using SoundGrid,
a networking and processing platform for real-time professional audio applications, developed by Waves Audio. The processing and IO can be
likewise scaled to meet specific system requirements. A DAW can be connected to the SoundGrid network for seamless integration of multichannel
recording and playback.
The tactus foh houses the SoundGrid Server Extreme (SGS) which performs all of the digital signal processing for the Crest tactus Waves LV1 mix
system. It’s 8 microphone/line inputs and 8 balanced line level outputs provide the much needed, high-quality analog I/O so often needed at the
front of house position. The gain of the digitally controlled preamplifiers can be adjusted in 1 dB steps over a 68 dB range to accept Mic and line
level signals. It’s 8 outputs are available on a combination of XLR and TRS 1/4” connectors.
Go to www.tactusdigitalmixing.com for more information.
Also see www.waves.com for eMotion LV1 information.
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(1) Power switch:
e power On/O switch is a so switch like those found on most computer systems. Press the button to turn
the unit on. Press and hold to turn the system o.
(2) Reset:
Pressing the reset button resets and restarts the SoundGrid server (SGS).
WARNING: Pressing this button will interrupt audio processing while the SGS restarts.
(3) XLR Mic/Line input:
e input sensitivity of this input is adjustable over a 68 dB range and will accept both line and mic level signals.
e TRS 1/4” input has a higher input impedance and a 16 dB pad compared to the XLR input. 48V phantom
power is also available on the XLR input but is not available on the 1/4” input.
(4) XLR Balanced outputs:
e XLR balanced outputs can be set in the soware control panel for +18 dBu or +24 dBu maximum output.
(5) 1/4” Phone outputs:
Outputs 3 and 4 are also available on 1/4” TRS phone jacks. ese jacks are wired in parallel with their corresponding XLR connectors. Outputs 5-8 are only available on 1/4” TRS connectors.
(6) Headphone output:
e 1/4” headphone output has a powerful amplier driving it which is capable of producing 1W/channel into
32 Ohm headphones. e signal source for the headphone output is independently routable in soware which
allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications. Care should be taken in setting the headphone volume
control to reduce the risk of hearing damage.
(7) AES Inputs:
e two AES XLR inputs each can each receive a stereo signal in AES3 (AES/EBU) format at the system sample
rate. e signal sources are assigned in soware.
(8) Word Clock In:
e word clock input accepts a standard 5 volt work clock signal at the sample rate selected in the system soware. e duty cycle should be 50%. System sample frequencies are: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz
Word Clock Out:
e word clock output delivers a 5 volt output with 50% duty cycle at the system operating sample frequency.
(9) SoundGrid ports 1, 2 and 3:
Ports 1, 2 and 3 connect to the interface through an internal Ethernet switch. ese ports simplify conguration
of the tactus/SoundGrid system by allowing components to be directly connected without an external switch.
(10) Recovery Switch
(11) Status LED
As the name implies, this LED is used to display the current operating status of the Stage Box.
Blue: Running and connected to Soundgrid network.
Red: Running but not connected to Soundgrid network.
Ye l l o w : Awaiting rmware updates
Multi-color: LED cycles through multiple colors when ID is selected in the device inventory screen. is
allows you to associate the specic Stage unit to the inventory selection.
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