Peavey X-Monitor User Manual
Owner’s Manual
SERIES
X-Monitor
Mixing Console
p. 2
Specifications
X-Monitor owner’s manual
+0/-1dB 20Hz–20kHz ref 1kHz—any input to any output
any output <.01%
THD 20Hz–20kHz @ +15dBu out
mic ein better-than -128dBu 20Hz–20kHz—150ohm source, 60dB gain
channel mute >80dB channel routing >80dB
channel fader attenuation >90dB aux send attenuation >75dB
< +/- 30 degrees,
20Hz–20kHz—mic-in to main-out
mic-in
XLR 4k ohm balanced—max voltage gain to group balanced out= 98dB
line-in
TRS >10k ohms balanced
left/right/mono—group, aux, matrix—monitor-out
all 100 ohms balanced
headphones to drive > eight-ohms
send 50 ohms ground-compensated on
TRS jack
return >10k ohms balanced on
TRS jack
+4dBu max level
+26dBu balanced into >1k ohms
high freq +/- 15dB shelf at
12kHz
hi-mid freq +/- 15dB bell freq range 400Hz–8kHz, Q=1.5
low-mid freq +/- 15dB bell freq range
80Hz–2kHz, Q=1.5
low freq +/- 15dB bell-boost /shelf-cut freq center
80Hz, Q=.7 on boost
high-pass filter -12dB/octave freq range
20Hz–400Hz
separate on-switches for eq and high-pass filter
five-band eq on all main outputs high-pass filter:-12dB/octave freq range
20Hz–400Hz
separate on-switches for eq and high-pass filter
five-segment
LED ladder with VU-type response—displays pre-fader signal level
top red-
LED warns of impending overload anywhere within the channel
fourteen mechanical
VU-type meters with LED illumination
twelve-meters showing group-out
two dedicated solo-meters
pink-noise generator can feed the talk-back section
chassis is powder-coated
14-gauge galvanized steel with internal-bracing
modules are powder-coated
18-gauge galvanized steel with baked-epoxy screening
see dimension-drawing
five-years
frequency response
THD
noise
crosstalk
phase shift
inputs
outputs
insert
nominal output level
input channel eq
output features
channel metering
master metering
signal generator
construction
dimensions and weights
warranty
1
3
4
master section p. 28
microprocessor control p. 48
2
group module p. 20
mono input module p. 6
Mic and line inputs
5
power supply p. 66
p. 3
Table of contents
GROUP
p. 4
BAL OUT
XFORMER
GROUP OUT
( TO METERBRIDGE )
Ø
FADER
GRP POST
+10
GROUP
GROUP
FADER AMP
FADER
GRP PRE
(1 OF 12 SHOWN)
X-MONITOR GROUP
PEAK
SIGNAL
PRESENT
HPF
POST FDR
20 - 400HZ
GROUP PRE FDR
TB TO
GROUP
TB
FEED
-
MAIN
CABLE
50 WAY
RIBBON
SOLO
SOLO LEFT
SOLO RIGHT
& SWITCHING
POST
SOLO CONTROL
FADER
CONTROL
PRE-FADER
POST-FADER
X-MONITOR INPUT
(24 32 OR 40 FITTED)
PAD
26dB
+48V
OPTION
MUTE
MIX
1 TO 12
TO
NEXT
MODULE
LEVEL LEVELFREQ LEVEL
FREQ
LEVEL
HPF
20 - 400HZ
GAIN
15 - 70 DB
Ø
LINE
LINE
IN
BALANCED
GC
HPF
GROUP
MIX AMP
∑
MUTE
FADER AMP
EQ
ON
LFLOW MIDHI MIDHF
P
OPTION
XFORMER
SW
GROUP
INSERT SEND
EQ
ON
LF
40 TO 800
MID LO MID
200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K
LEV LEVQF LEVQF LEVF
QFF
HI MIDHF
400 TO 8K2-16K
LEV
POST
POST FDR
LOC RTN PRE
GROUP PRE FDR
& SWITCHING
SOLO CONTROL
AND
CTRL
SOLO
1 OF 4
MUTE
CIRCUITS
SAFE
PREVIEW
+10
FOUR BAND EQ
12 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZ
HPF
INPUT
PREAMP
SW
LINE
OUT
SPLIT
BAL
INSERT RTN
GROUP
(TO EQ)
RETURN
MIX 13-16
GROUP FIVE BAND EQ
MAIN RIBBON:
SOLO
LOCAL RTN
SOLO
GROUP
TO
PREV
FROM
MODULE
CARD
MICRO
INTERFACE
INPUT CHAN
1 THRU 12
GROUP SENDS
1-4
PRE
PRE
MUTE ?
SOURCE
YES
NO
PEAK
+80-6SIG
INPUT METER
GC
PIN 1 LIFT
INSERT SEND
FADER
GRP POST
MUTE
GROUP
MUTE IF SET PRE ?
YES
NO
GROUP
ASSIGN
TO MIXES
13 THRU 16
13
& PRE CTRL
TO MIX AMPS
GROUP
FACE
CARD
MICRO
INTER-
GROUP
INPUT
MICRO
CARDS
MIX 2
MIX 1
1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL
1 - LEV
2 - PAN
AMP
PRE-SOURCE
PRE
FDR
SELECT
SOURCE
EQ
PRE
FADER
LOCAL
PRE
LOC RTN
FADER
GRP PRE
+6
14
MIX 1415MIX 1516MIX 16
MIX 13
MUTE
SAFE
PREVIEW
MIX 3
3 - LEV
FDR
EQ
POST
BAL INSERT RTN
RETURN
LEVEL
MUTE
4 - PAN
FADER
DIRECT OUT
MIX A
FROM
FEED L & R
COMMON RTN
MASTERS 1 & 2
IN
RIGHT
IN
LEFT
MUTE
LOCAL RTN
+6
RETURN
COMMON
POST
LOC RTN
SOLO
MIX 4
PRE
AND
GC
TO GROUP
STEREO
3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL
5-8
POST
SELECT
DIR OUT
MIX AMP
13-16 PRE CTRL
MUTE
LOCAL RTN
CTRL
5 - LEV
PRE
A
( FROM MASTER 2 )
SAFE
PREVIEW
MIX 5
6 - PAN
MIX 6
MIX ABMIX B
1 OF 4
CIRCUITS
5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL
COMMON RTN
7 - LEV
GAIN
GC
LEVEL
COM RTN
SHOWN
FROM
POST
MUTE
MASTER
+6
MIX AMP
TO GROUP
TO MIXES A & B
GROUP ASSIGN
WHEN SELECTED FOR STEREO PAIR OPERATION:
STEREO
SAFE
PREVIEW
CARD
MICRO
MIX 8
MIX 7
7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL
8 - PAN
OBE
FRANK
XLR
JACK
JACK
1/4” TRS
ELECT
SWITCH
FET
SWITCH
SHUNT
REMOVABLE
USER
OPTION
PANEL
SWITCH
AMP
DRIVER
BALANCED
DRIVER
GROUND COMP
LED
BICOLOR
MUTE
COMMON RTN
CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGURED
FOR LEV/PAN OPERATION (ODD IS LEV, EVEN IS PAN).
GROUP SOLO IS CHANGED FROM MONO TO STEREO:
PAIR
SW ON ODD GRP
GRP STEREO CTRL:
LEV/PAN CTRL
9 - LEV
9-12
PRE
STANDARD OUTPUT LEVEL IS +4 dBu AT 0 VU
P
FADER
100MM
POT PAD LED
ROTARY
ALL SWITCHES SHOWN IN THE UP (DESELECTED) POSITION
BAL OUT
Ø
FADER
A - POST
+10
MIX A
LEVEL
FADER
A - PRE
-
SELECT
TO EQ 1
5-BAND EQ
MTX 1 OR MIX A
SWITCH BETWEEN
X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (UPPER AREA)
MIX A
INST RTN
ODD GRP SOLOS TO LEFT, EVEN GRP TO RIGHT.
MIX A
INSERT
SEND RTN
GC
LED ON EVEN GRP
A
MIX AMP
∑
9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL
11 - LEV
TALKBACK
TB
MIX A
FEED
MIX 13
MIX 12
MIX 11
11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 13
12 - PAN
(TO INPUTS)
MIX 9
10 - PAN
MIX 10
LEGENDS
PIN 2 HOT ON ALL BALANCED OUTPUTS (XLR JACKS)
FOR UNBALANCED OPERATION:
TIE PIN 3 TO PIN 1, USE PIN 2 FOR OUTPUT, PIN 1 FOR GND
“Ø” SYMBOL INDICATES POLARITY REVERSE
UNDERLINED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOLO L SOLO R
AMP(LIFIER) GAIN SHOWN IN DB WHEN NEEDED
WHEN SHOWN: 1/4” TRS SWITCHING JACKS HAVE NORMALLY CLOSED CONTACTS
USER OPTIONS IMPLEMENTED WITH REMOVABLE SHUNTS
DEFAULT SHUNT POSITION SHOWN
MIX B
BAL OUT
OPTION
XFORMER
SOLO
MUTE
Ø
FADER
B - POST
+10
MIX A
MUTE
MIX B
LEVEL
(MICRO CONTROLLED)
MUTE AND SOLO SWITCHING
FADER
B - PRE
&
MICRO
TO SOLO
-
SELECT
TO EQ 2
PK
5-BAND EQ
SIG
MTX 2 OR MIX B
SWITCH BETWEEN
MIX B
INST RTN
PRE-FADER
POST-FADER
MIX B
INSERT
SEND RTN
GC
B
MIX AMP
∑
TALKBACK
MIX A - LOCATED ON MASTER 1
MIX B
MIX 14
MIX 16
MIX 15
13-16 PRE CTRL
(FROM MASTER MOD)
MIX A
MIX 15
MIX 16
MIX 14
ASSIGNS
13 THRU 16
LAMP DIM
( ON REAR )
12 METERS FOR GROUP OUT , 2 FOR SOLO LEFT & RIGHT
POWER INLET
STANDARD IEC
METERBRIDGE - 14 MECHANICAL VU METERS WITH LED ILLUMINATION
FOR COOLING
LOW-NOISE FAN
GROUND
ISOLATING CONSOLE
REMOVABLE LINK FOR
LINKING BACK-UP SUPPLY
DUAL DC CONNECTORS FOR
OPTION
XFORMER
MUTE
MIX B
MUTE
TO SOLO
PK
PRE-FADER
POST-FADER
TB
FEED
MIX B
MIX A
MIX B
A & B
ASSIGNS
IN • MIDI • OUT
12V LAMP SOCKETS - 2 OR 4
DC INPUT ( ON REAR )
50/60 HZ
90-250VAC
BAL OUT
MATRIX 1 (2)
SOLO
FADER
MTX - POST
+10
LEVEL
MATRIX
MATRIX
(MICRO CONTROLLED)
PRE-FADER
MUTE AND SOLO SWITCHING
—
&
TO EQ 1 (2)
5-BAND EQ
MICRO
CAN SELECT EQ
TO BE ON EITHER
SIG
MATRIX
INST RTN
INSERT
MATRIX
SEND RTN
GC
∑
MIX AMP
MATRIX 1 (2)
MIX B - LOCATED ON MASTER 2
OUT 13
OUT 14
(FROM MASTER 2)
MATRIX TALKBACK
SOLO LEFT
SOLO RIGHT
∑
∑
MIX
SOLO
AMPS
L SOLO R
SOLO
AUDIO
TO METER BRIDGE
EXT MONITOR IN
ALTERNATE OUT
M4
( ON REAR PANEL )
EXTERNAL TALKBACK
M2 M3
X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (LOWER AREA)
( ON REAR OF METER BRIDGE )
MONITOR OUT
+/- 18V, +12V, +48V
COMMON RETURN
MODEL 5A
CREST X-SERIES POWER SUPPLY ( REAR VIEW )
M1
MUTE
MUTE
MATRIX
(MICRO CONTROLLED)
MUTE AND SOLO SWITCHING
INTO THE MIX A AND B
MATRIX 1 (2) -DEFAULT
PATHS INSTEAD OF THE
OR MIX A (B)-SWITCHED
THAT CAN BE SWITCHED
MATRIX 1 AND 2 HAVE EQS
EXT IN
MATRIX
EXT IN
OUT 15
OUT 16
MIX
INPUT
OUTPUT
- ACTIVE -
SOLO CONTROL & STATUS
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT
OUT IN
LEFT RIGHT
LEFT RIGHT
SOLO
TO SOLO BUS & MICRO INTERFACE
DEFAULT MATRIX PATH
MIX 13 (14)
∑
13 (14)
GC
GC
MIX AMP
MATRIX 1 (2) - LOCATED ON MASTER 1 (2)
TO MATRIX MIXES
OUT
13 (14)
SOLO
INPUT
ACTIVE
CLEAR
ALT
LEVEL
TB
ON
ON
PK
SIG
TB
BAL OUT
MATRIX 3 (4)
MATRIX
POST-FADER
+10
LEVEL
MATRIX
MATRIX
PRE-FADER
—
TO EQ 3 (4)
5-BAND EQ
MATRIX
INST RTN
INSERT
MATRIX
SEND RTN
GC
∑
MIX AMP
MATRIX 3 (4)
( MATRIX 1 SHOWN, MATRIX 2 IS IDENTICAL )
OUT 13
(FROM MASTER 2)
MATRIX TALKBACK
LAST
POST
FADER
PRIORITY
PRESSED
A-B
TO ALT
ON
EXT TB
( B )
LEVEL
TB
OUT
MONITOR
LEFT & RIGHT
TO ALL GROUPS
COMMON RETURN
COM RTN - R
MASTER LEV
+10
+10
COM RTN - L
MASTER LEV
Ø
SAFE
PREV
MUTE
ALWAYS ON
OUT 14
MIX A
LEVEL
MATRIX PATH
- PRE -
MUTE
MATRIX
OUT 15
128
MIX B
TB AUDIO
SOLO
SOLO CONTROL
COMMON RETURN
SOLO
SOLO
MUTE
(MICRO CONTROLLED)
MUTE AND SOLO SWITCHING
TO SOLO BUS & MICRO INTERFACE
INTO MIXES A AND B
EQS, AND THE MATRIX
OUTPUTS CAN BE ADDED
MATRIX 3 & 4 HAVE DEDICATED
EXT IN
MATRIX
EXT IN
MIX AMP
MIX 15 (16)
∑
OUT 16
MIX
OUT
15 (16)
15 (16)
-
TO
SIDE
LEFT
MICRO
CARDS
GROUP
EDIT
SAFE
MICRO
UTILITY
SCENE
SEQUENCED
EDIT
SCENE
SINGLE
PREVIEW
SEQUENCE
LEFT
SOLO
AUDIO
SOLO
RIGHT
AUDIO
LATCH
TAP TO
(TO RIBBON)
TALK ON
TB
SUM
MONO
MUTE
MONITOR
AUTO
SOLO
COM R
MUTE
MIX L&R
TO SOLO
CTRL
FROM
POST-FADER
COM L
SOLO
AB
MIX A & B
MATRIX
TO A (B)
MATRIX 3 (4)
MIX A AND B
TO BE ADDED INTO
ALLOWS MATRIX 3 AND 4
TO MIX A (B)
TO MATRIX MIXES
MASTER
GO
SCENE ON
IN
EXT
MON
-
HOLD FOR
MOMENTARY
TB
LOGIC
SWITCH
MASTER 1
LOCATED ON
CONTROLS
MATRIX
PRE-FADER
POST-FADER
MATRIX 3 (4) - LOCATED ON MASTER 3 (4)
( MATRIX 3 SHOWN, MATRIX 4 IS IDENTICAL )
-
FACE
CARD
MICRO
INTER-
GROUP
INPUT &
312
L
ANU
A
M
HP
LEVEL
OFF / ON
+48 VOLT
TALK BACK
+48V
TB
( A )
LEVEL
SOLO
AUDIO
LEFT RIGHT
CTRL
SOLO
FOR DETAILS >
SEE BLOCK DIAG
EQ TO
MIX A (B)
PRE-FADER
TO MATRIX 3 (4)
EQ
( 1 OF 4 SHOWN )
5-BAND EQ - NORMALLY ON MATRIX PATH
INSERT RETURN
FROM MATRIX 3 (4)
TO
CONTROL
T
E
U
M
LOCATED UNDER ARMREST
PINK
NOISE
TB AUDIO
MATRIX
TALK TO
PRE-FADER
TO MATRIX 1 (2)
ON
LEV
FR
LEV
FR
LEV
FR
LEV
FR
LEV
AVAILABLE ON EQ 1 & 2
PATH SWITCHING BETWEEN
MATRIX AND MAIN MIX ONLY
-
SIDE
INPUT
RIGHT
MICRO
CARDS
645
7
SCENE
S
HEADPHONE
TALK BACK
PINK
NOISE
1 TRU 4
TO MATRIX
13-16
PRE-FADE
AUDIO
TALKBACK
PRE-FADER
TO MIX A (B)
AVAILABLE ON EQ 1 & 2
PATH SWITCHING BETWEEN
MATRIX AND MAIN MIX ONLY
LF
20 TO 400
LO MID
MIDHI MIDHF
FIVE BAND EQ (1 OF 4)
400 TO 8K 200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K12K
FROM MIX A (B)
INSERT RETURN
INSERT RETURN
FROM MATRIX 1 (2)
8
MICRO MUTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
GEN
13 THRU 16
CHANGES MIXES
TO PRE-FADER INSTEAD
OF DEFAULT POST-FADER
TO INPUTS
AND GROUPS
X-Monitor Block Diagram
X-MONITOR BLK DIA-REV1.2-7/27/01
Format
This manual uses a format that is intended to be easy to read, yet technical for those who need to
know all the details. For feature descriptions, this is done by devoting the left side of each page to 1)
an overall module picture, 2) a block diagram, and 3) a control closeup. These images all pertain to the
features and control descriptions on the right side of the page. Also, for certain features like the microprocessor system and the solo system that appear over and over again, references are made to sections devoted to these features.
The intention is to make the manual easy to read while including all the technical details needed for
getting the most out of the X-Monitor console, a flexible and feature-rich addition to Crest Audio's growing line of audio mixing console products.
Conventions
Control Icons
This manual uses little pictures, or icons to illustrate what the control descriptions are referring to. This
makes it possible to avoid redundant wording and makes the control descriptions clear.
Switch in the UP, non-activated position
Switch in DOWN, activated position
Switch that illuminates when in the DOWN position
Momentary switch that illuminates when activated
Illuminated LED, indicating that its associated feature is activated
Potentiometer
Standard 1/4" TRS jack (used for line level inputs and insert sends)
1/4" TRS jack with normal switching (used on insert returns)
Female XLR input jack
Male XLR output jack
p. 5
How to use this manual
LED
Input
Module
Controls
Block diagram
p. 6
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
BALANCED
IN
SPLIT
OUT
PIN 1 LIFT
LINE
SW
+48V
XFORMER
OPTION
26dB
PAD
P
LINE
LINE
SW
Ø
GAIN
15 - 70 DB
INPUT
PREAMP
HPF
20 - 400HZ
HPF
Features
Phantom power +48V
48 volts DC is applied to pins 2 and 3 on the mic-input XLR connector. This option
is used with condenser microphones and active direct boxes that require an external DC
voltage (phantom power) in order to operate.
Pad
The mic-input signal is attenuated by 28dB to prevent some signals (e.g. kick drum or
lead vocal) from overloading the preamp stage.The pad is used to bring a hot mic-input signal down to a controllable level.The pad is not functional when the LINE switch is depressed.
Line
The input preamp circuit is set up to accept a mic-level signal. This signal is brought in
via the XLR mic-input connector located on the rear panel.The 1/4" TRS input jack is disabled.
The input preamp circuit is set up to accept a line-level signal from either the XLR
mic-input connector or the 1/4" TRS input jack, both located on the rear panel.When a plug
is inserted into the 1/4" TRS input jack, the XLR mic-input connector is disabled.
Polarity reverse—ø
This feature is used for correcting or minimizing polarity and phase related errors. For
example, occasionally a balanced input connection is reverse-wired before it gets to the
mixing console. This can happen in microphones, or in snake line interfaces. By using the
polarity reverse feature, this type of error can be corrected.
Normal polarity
Polarity inverted
If the 48V phantom
power switch is
engaged, depressing this
Line switch disconnects
phantom power from the
mic input XLR.
+
When similar signals
from different channels are combined, phase
cancellations can occur.
Reversing the polarity of an
input signal often corrects
such phasing errors.
+
The 48V switch should
not be engaged when
using standard (dynamic)
microphones, or other
sources that do not use
phantom power.
a
p. 7
Mono input module
1
Input
Module
Controls
Block diagram
p. 8
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
BALANCED
IN
SPLIT
OUT
PIN 1 LIFT
LINE
SW
+48V
XFORMER
OPTION
26dB
PAD
P
LINE
LINE
SW
Ø
GAIN
15 - 70 DB
INPUT
PREAMP
HPF
20 - 400HZ
HPF
Features
Gain
The Input gain control range is closely related to the status of the PAD switch and the LINE
switch. In order to establish proper gain structure in the console, input gain settings must
be set correctly.
LINE—switch-up PA D —switch-up
12 to 72dB of gain can be added the mic-input signal.
The impedance at the input XLR is 4kΩ.
LINE—switch-up PA D —switch-down
-16 to 44dB of gain can be added to the mic-input signal.
The impedance at the input XLR is 4kΩ.
LINE—switch-down PA D —switch-up or -down
-10 to 45dB of gain can be added the line-input signal.
The impedance at the input XLR and input 1/4" TRS is 20kΩ.
High-pass filter—HPF
Proper use of the high-pass filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies without
substantially affecting the program material.Quite often such unwanted low frequencies are
included with in-coming mic- or line-input signals. For example, stage rumble or wind can
be picked up through vocal mics.The slope of the high-pass filter is -12dB per octave.
HPF
High-pass filter is on.
HPF—variable control
When the high-pass filter is on, this control selects a frequency between 20Hz and
400Hz as the point where attenuation begins.
If the channel peak
LED is illuminated,
first try lowering
the input gain control.
Only when this method is
unsuccessful should the pad
switch be engaged.
+
p. 9
Mono input module
1
Input
Module
Controls
Block diagram
E
R
E
p. 10
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
GAIN
- 70 DB
PUT
EAMP
HPF
20 - 400HZ
HPF
PRE
FADER
X-MONITOR INPUT
(24 32 OR 40 FITTED)
FREQ LEVEL LEVELFREQ LEVEL
LEVEL
12 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZ
FOUR BAND EQ
INPUT METER
+80-6SIG
LFLOW MIDHI MIDHF
PEAK
EQ
EQ
ON
FDR
PRE
SOURCE
SELECT
FADER AMP
NO
PRE-SOURCE
YES
AMP
+10
SOU
MUT
PR
Input EQ features
Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective eq in order
to be part of a good sounding mix.The X-Monitor Input EQ allows the user to tailor the
incoming sound.
The input EQ consists of four bands:high, high-mid,low-mid, and low. The high band is shelving, the low band offers shelving cut with a bell boost. The two mid-bands are bell shaped
with a Q of 2 and a generous overlap of adjacent operating frequencies. An independent,
variable high pass filter provides additional problem-solving flexibility.
High frequency—HF
Boost / Cut
15dB boost and cut at 12 kHz. Shelving eq.
High mid—HM
Boost / Cut
15dB boost and cut with a Q of 2.
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 400 Hz and 8 kHz.
Low mid—LM
Boost / Cut
15dB boost and cut with a Q of 2.
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 100 Hz and 2 kHz.
Low frequency—LF
Boost / Cut
15dB boost and cut at 100 Hz. Bell boost / Shelving cut.
Eq on
Equalizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be used to make
A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.
p. 11
Mono input module
1
Input
Module
Controls Block diagram
SOLO
p. 12
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
EVEL
EQ
ELECT
SWITCH
EQ
EQ
PRE
POST
ON
1/4” TRS
JACK
LF
00 HZ
DIR OUT
SELECT
0 VU
(XLR JACKS)
UT, PIN 1 FOR GND
RSE
FDR
PRE
SOURCE
SELECT
FDR
FADER AMP
NO
PRE-SOURCE
XLR
JACK
LEGENDS
YES
AMP
+10
PRE
SOURCE
MUTE ?
OBE
FRANK
1-4
PRE
5-8
PRE
9-12
PRE
MUTE
SAFE
PREVIEW
GROUP SENDS
1 THRU 12
1 - LEV
2 - PAN
3 - LEV
4 - PAN
5 - LEV
6 - PAN
7 - LEV
8 - PAN
9 - LEV
10 - PAN
11 - LEV
12 - PAN
MUTE
AND
SOLO
CTRL
1 OF 4
CIRCUITS
INPUT CHAN
MICRO
INTERFACE
CARD
MIX 1
MIX 2
1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 3
MIX 4
3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 5
MIX 6
5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 7
MIX 8
7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 9
MIX 10
9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 11
MIX 12
11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL
TO
NEXT
MODULE
FROM
PREV
MODULE
Mix send features
The X-Monitor input strip has twelve Mix sends. Pre/Post fader switching is done in three
groups of four, 1 through 4, 5 through 8, and 9 through 12.These Mix sends are routed to
their corresponding outputs for creating up to twelve individual mono monitor mixes.They
can also be configured as stereo pairs,creating up to six stereo mixes.When configured for
stereo operation, the odd numbered pot becomes the stereo level control and the even
numbered pot becomes the pan control.Stereo configuration is done in stereo pairs (1&2,
3&4, 5&6...) and is selected in the Group output section (see Group output section for
more information.
Mix Sends 1-4, 5-8, 9-12
These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the twelve outputs.Unity gain occurs
at the the zero (1 - 2 o’clock) setting.
In mono mode, each control independently determines the send level for the respective
mix. When stereo mode is selected, the top (odd numbered) control sets signal level while
the bottom (even numbered) control pans the signal between odd and even group buses
(odd = left, even = right).
Mix PRE switches 1-4, 5-8, 9-12
The PRE switches determine the source for the three groups of four MIX sends.The signal that these switches use for the PRE setting can be further defined by changing the position of a couple of internal jumpers. See
INTERNAL JUMPER OPTIONS.
MIX SENDS are post-insert, post-eq, post-mute, post-fader
MIX SENDS are post-insert, post-eq, post-mute, pre-fader
Safe preview
Safe Preview LED
See LOCAL MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL section
Mute
Mute switch
See LOCAL MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL section
With a FOH Console,
it's typical to make
Aux sends Post-fader
for driving effects, and Prefader when used for monitors. With a Stage Monitor
Console such as the XMonitor, all Mix Sends are
normally set for Post-Fader;
the Engineer uses the
Channel fader to control the
level to all mixes.
+
p. 13
Mono input module
1
LED
Input
Module
Controls Block diagram
SOLO
p. 14
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
EVEL
EQ
ELECT
SWITCH
EQ
EQ
PRE
POST
ON
1/4” TRS
JACK
LF
00 HZ
DIR OUT
SELECT
0 VU
(XLR JACKS)
UT, PIN 1 FOR GND
RSE
FDR
PRE
SOURCE
SELECT
FDR
FADER AMP
NO
PRE-SOURCE
XLR
JACK
LEGENDS
YES
AMP
+10
PRE
SOURCE
MUTE ?
OBE
FRANK
1-4
PRE
5-8
PRE
9-12
PRE
MUTE
SAFE
PREVIEW
GROUP SENDS
1 THRU 12
1 - LEV
2 - PAN
3 - LEV
4 - PAN
5 - LEV
6 - PAN
7 - LEV
8 - PAN
9 - LEV
10 - PAN
11 - LEV
12 - PAN
MUTE
AND
SOLO
CTRL
1 OF 4
CIRCUITS
INPUT CHAN
MICRO
INTERFACE
CARD
MIX 1
MIX 2
1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 3
MIX 4
3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 5
MIX 6
5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 7
MIX 8
7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 9
MIX 10
9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 11
MIX 12
11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL
TO
NEXT
MODULE
FROM
PREV
MODULE
Level meter features
Level meter
Each input includes a five-segment LED meter for visually moni-
toring signal levels.This is essential for setting up and maintaining proper gain structure.
Peak indicator—PK
The input signal is monitored at several points throughout the channel.These points
are the mic preamp, the EQ stage and the fader stage. Overload at any of these stages will
cause the red peak-LED to light.
The channel gain should reduced if this occurs.
Signal level LEDs
These three LEDs light up at +8—yellow,0—green,and -6 dB—green.This level range
-6 to +8 is the optimum operating range. Compressed or relatively constant signals should
remain close to 0.
Signal present indicator—SIG
This green-LED varies in brightness in response to signal levels between -40 dB and 6 dB.
p. 15
Mono input module
1
LEDLEDLEDLEDLED
LED
LED
LED
Input
Module
Controls Block diagram
SOLO
p. 16
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
EVEL
EQ
ELECT
SWITCH
EQ
EQ
PRE
POST
ON
1/4” TRS
JACK
LF
00 HZ
DIR OUT
SELECT
0 VU
(XLR JACKS)
UT, PIN 1 FOR GND
RSE
FDR
PRE
SOURCE
SELECT
FDR
FADER AMP
NO
PRE-SOURCE
XLR
JACK
LEGENDS
YES
AMP
+10
PRE
SOURCE
MUTE ?
OBE
FRANK
1-4
PRE
5-8
PRE
9-12
PRE
MUTE
SAFE
PREVIEW
GROUP SENDS
1 THRU 12
1 - LEV
2 - PAN
3 - LEV
4 - PAN
5 - LEV
6 - PAN
7 - LEV
8 - PAN
9 - LEV
10 - PAN
11 - LEV
12 - PAN
MUTE
AND
SOLO
CTRL
1 OF 4
CIRCUITS
INPUT CHAN
MICRO
INTERFACE
CARD
MIX 1
MIX 2
1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 3
MIX 4
3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 5
MIX 6
5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 7
MIX 8
7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 9
MIX 10
9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 11
MIX 12
11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL
TO
NEXT
MODULE
FROM
PREV
MODULE
Bus assignment features
In addition to providing full variable send capabilities in the Mix section,the X-Monitor also
offers audio grouping facilities for sending input signals to the output matrix section, and
directly to the A and B output masters for creating additional mixes. All assignments are
normally derived Post-fader(post-eq and post-mute).
Bus assignments 13, 14, 15 & 16
The input signal is assigned to Buses 13 thru 16 which feed Matrix 1 - 4, located above
the master control section.The feed to Buses 13-16 is normally Post-fader. All Bus 13-16
sends (from Inputs and Groups) can be globally switched to Pre-fader by using the 13-16
PRE switch, located in the Master section.
A Bus assignment
The Input signal is assigned to the main A output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.
B Bus assignment
The Input signal is assigned to the main B output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.
Input fader
The 100mm channel fader is the primary level control for all Post-fader signals being sent
to any of the console’s mix buses.The fader offers greater than 90dB of attenuation and up
to 10dB of boost . Normal operation is between -10 and 0.
Solo switch
Pressing this momentary switch will include (illuminate) or exclude (not-illuminated)
the channel from the consoles solo system. See Master Control Section for information on
Solo options.
p. 17
Mono input module
1
Input
Module
X-Monitor rear-view (28 channel, 40 position frame shown)
master groups
X-Monitor
mono inputs
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
X–Monitor Group 1–4
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 4
T= OUT
+
R= G COMP
S= GND
T= IN
+
R= IN
–
S= GND
1
2
3
1= GND
2= OUT
+
3= OUT
–
2
1
3
1= GND
2= IN
+
3= IN
–
XLR Female XLR Male 1/4” Output 1/4” Input
Ext Input
Local Rtn
Insert Rtn
Common Rtn
Alt Output
Insert Send
Split Out
Main Out
Group Out
Matrix Out
Monitor Out
Talkback Out
Mic In
Talkback In
4
Group Out
C
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 3
3
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 2
2
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 1
1
Group Out
4321
X–Monitor Group 5–8
Common
Return R
C
Common
Return L
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 8
8
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 7
7
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 6
6
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 5
5
Group Out
8765
In • MIDI • Out
To Meter Bridge
Lamp
Dim
DC IN
X–Monitor Group 9–12
1= +12V
2= +18V
3= AGND
4= AGND
5= DGND
6= +48V
7= –18V
12
345
67
C
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 12
12
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 11
11
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 10
10
Group Out
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
I
n
s
e
r
t
Local Rtn 9
9
Group Out
12 11 10 9
Insert
Send
Matrix 4
X–Monitor Master
Insert
Return
Ext
In
Out
Monitor
Out
L
Monitor
Out
R
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Main
Out
B
Main
Out
A
Alt
Out
B
Alt
Out
A
Ext Mon
Input
R
Ext
TB
In
TB
Out
C
Insert
Send
Insert
Return
Insert
Send
Matrix 3
Insert
Return
Ext
In
Insert
Send
Matrix 2
Insert
Return
Ext
In
Insert
Send
Matrix 1
Insert
Return
Ext
In
Out Out Out
4321
Ext Mon
Input
L
Block diagram
R
C
5
Rear Connector Panel
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
X–Monitor Input
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
C
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
R
t
n
Pin 1 Lift
Insert
Dir Out
Split Out
Bal Input
S
e
n
d
p. 18
1
Mono input module
X-Monitor owner’s manual
X-MONITOR INPUT
(24 32 OR 40 FITTED)
LEVEL
FREQ
12 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZ
PRE
FADER
POST
FADER
LEVEL LEVELFREQ LEVEL
FOUR BAND EQ
INPUT METER
+80-6SIG
PEAK
DIR OUT
SELECT
LFLOW MIDHI MIDHF
BALANCED
IN
SPLIT
OUT
PIN 1 LIFT
INSERT SEND
BAL INSERT RTN
DIRECT OUT
+48V
26dB
PAD
LINE
SW
XFORMER
OPTION
P
LINE
LINE
GAIN
HPF
15 - 70 DB
20 - 400HZ
Ø
INPUT
PREAMP
HPF
SW
GC
GC
EQ
EQ
PRE
POST
POST
FADER
PRE-FADER
POST-FADER
EQ
ON
FADER AMP
+10
PRE
SOURCE
FDR
PRE
SOURCE
SELECT
NO
YES
PRE-SOURCE
AMP
MUTE ?
1-4
PRE
FDR
5-8
PRE
CONTROL
SOLO CONTROL
& SWITCHING
MUTE
SAFE
PREVIEW
GROUP SENDS
1 THRU 12
1 - LEV
2 - PAN
3 - LEV
4 - PAN
-
SOLO LEFT
SOLO RIGHT
SOLO
CIRCUITS
INPUT CHAN
MICRO
INTERFACE
CARD
MIX 1
MIX 2
1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL
MIX 3
MIX 4
3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL
MUTE
SOLO
CTRL
1 OF 4
TO
NEXT
MODULE
AND
FROM
PREV
MODULE
Rear panel features
Direct out 1/4" TRS jack
The input channel's signal is available at this output jack.The D.O.signal is derived
Post-fader (post-eq and post-mute).This output jack is ground-compensated.
Insert points
Separate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the facilities for inserting an external signal processor into
the signal path of the input channel.
Insert send
This jack serves as an output for connection to the input of a signal processor.
The signal is derived after the mic preamp and HPF but before the eq section. Plugging a 1/4"
TRS plug into this jack does not break the signal flow of the channel.This output jack is
ground-compensated.
Insert return
The output of a signal processor is fed to this jack. It can accept a balanced or
unbalanced signal and is located pre-eq. Plugging a 1/4" TRS plug into this jack breaks the
normal signal flow of the channel.
Passive splitter features
The input of the X-Monitor includes a simple passive splitter for running input signals parallel to another desk, typically a front-of-house console. In most cases this can eliminate the
need for a separate splitter box.
Pin 1 lift
When this button is depressed, the XLR Mic-In and Splitter-Out Pin-1 connection is
isolated from the chassis ground of the console.The Pin-1connection is maintained between
the two jacks, but is isolated from the mixer ground.
NOTE: When the Pin-1 Lift switch is depressed, the phantom power (+48V) from the XMonitor won’t function for that XLR input. Phantom power needs the Pin-1 ground con-
nection for the return path for the +48 volts.
Balanced Input XLR connector—Bal In
This balanced female XLR (Pin 2 Hot) accepts a low-impedance microphone signal,or
a line-level signal, depending on position of the LINE switch on the front panel.
Splitter Out
This male XLR allows the channel input to be patched to another piece of audio
equipment, such as a front-of-house console. It is simply a parallel connection of whatever
is plugged into the Input XLR.
NOTE:All pins (1,2,3) are wired in parallel with the corresponding pins of the female XLR.
The Pin-1 Lift does NOT disconnect any of these parallel connections.
p. 19
Mono input module
1
+
T= OUT
R= G COMP
S= GND
+
T= OUT
R= G COMP
S= GND
2
Output groups
X-Monitor owner’s manual
Group
Module Pair
Controls
Block diagram
p. 20
FEED
MIX
1 TO 12
TO
INPUT
MICRO
CARDS
FROM
MASTER
MICRO
CARD
TB
TB TO
GROUP
SOLO CONTROL
& SWITCHING
GROUP
MICRO
INTER-
FACE
CARD
MUTE
SOLO
AND
STEREO
CTRL
1 OF 4
CIRCUITS
SHOWN
LEV/PAN CTRL
(TO INPUTS)
∑
GROUP
MIX AMP
GROUP
SOLO
SAFE
PREVIEW
SAFE
PREVIEW
SAFE
PREVIEW
GRP STEREO CTRL:
SW ON ODD GRP
LED ON EVEN GRP
LOCAL RTN
SOLO
GROUP PRE FDR
POST FDR
HPF
20 - 400HZ
HPF
GROUP PRE FDR
GROUP
MUTE
LOCAL RTN
MUTE
COMMON RTN
MUTE
STEREO
PAIR
PEAK
SIGNAL
PRESENT
POST FDR
LOC RTN PRE
POST
MAIN RIBBON:
TO MIX AMPS
& PRE CTRL
MIX 13
MIX 14
MIX 15
MIX 16
13-16 PRE CTRL
( FROM MASTER 2 )
MIX A
MIX B
GROUP ASSIGN
WHEN SELECTED FOR STEREO PAIR OPERATION:
CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGURED
FOR LEV/PAN OPERATION (ODD IS LEV, EVEN IS PAN).
GROUP SOLO IS CHANGED FROM MONO TO STEREO:
ODD GRP SOLOS TO LEFT, EVEN GRP TO RIGHT.
TO MIXES A & B
X-MONITOR GROUP
(1 OF 12 SHOWN)
GRP PRE
FADER
LEV LEVQF LEVQF LEVF
LEV
QFF
HI MIDHF
400 TO 8K2-16K
GROUP FIVE BAND EQ
GROUP
ASSIGN
TO MIXES
13 THRU 16
13
14
15
16
A
B
+6
GROUP
FADER AMP
GROUP
MUTE
MID LO MID
200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K
MIX 13-16
MUTE IF SET PRE ?
YES
NO
GROUP
MUTE
COM RTN
TO GROUP
MIX AMP
+10
GRP POST
FADER
GRP PRE
FADER
POST
GRP POST
FADER
40 TO 800
+6
COMMON RTN
LF
TO GROUP
MIX AMP
MUTE
LOC RTN
LEVEL
POST
GROUP OUT
Ø
( TO METERBRIDGE )
XFORMER
OPTION
GROUP
BAL OUT
GC
LOCAL
RETURN
COMMON RTN
FEED L & R
MASTERS 1 & 2
GROUP
INSERT SEND
BAL
INSERT RTN
FROM
EQ
ON
LOC RTN
PRE
+6
COMMON
RETURN
RETURN
LOCAL RTN
MUTE
GROUP
(TO EQ)
LEVEL
LEFT
IN
RIGHT
IN
Output EQ features
The five-band output EQ consists of two semi-parametric bands and three full parametric
bands.The High and Low bands are shelving eq with frequency select and boost/cut controls.The three mid bands, High mid, Mid, and Low mid are full parametric with frequency,
bandwidth, and boost / cut controls. All bands offer a generous overlap of adjacent operating frequencies.
High frequency—HF
Frequency
Continuously sweepable between 2 kHz and 16 kHz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving eq.
High mid—HM
Frequency
Continuously sweepable between 400 Hz and 8 kHz.
Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut.
Mid frequencies—MF
Frequency
Continuously sweepable between 200 Hz and 4 kHz.
Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut.
Low mid—LM
Frequency
Continuously sweepable between 100 Hz and 2 kHz.
Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut.
Low frequency—LF
Frequency
Continuously sweepable between 40 Hz and 800 Hz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving eq.
Eq on
Equalizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be used to
make A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.
HPF
High pass filter is on.The high pass filter cuts low frequencies to eliminate rumble
and feedback with minimal effect on program material.
HPF Frequency
Continuously variable between 20 Hz and 400 Hz.The high pass filter has a slope of
-12 dB per octave.
p. 21
Output groups
2
Group
Module Pair
Controls
Block diagram
p. 22
2
Output groups
X-Monitor owner’s manual
GROUP
MUTE
GRP POST
FADER
GRP PRE
FADER
LOC RTN
TO GROUP
MIX AMP
POST
LOC RTN
PRE
+6
LOCAL RTN
MUTE
LOCAL
RETURN
LEVEL
COM RTN
TO GROUP
MIX AMP
POST
+6
COMMON RTN
MUTE
LEVEL
COMMON
RETURN
LEFT
IN
RIGHT
IN
COMMON RTN
FEED L & R
FROM
MASTERS 1 & 2
Loading...