RCF LIVEPAD-24CX-USB, LIVEPAD-16CX-USB Datasheet
2015
ENG
MIXING CONSOLES
MIXING CONSOLES
The elegant and reliable solution for any audio applications for live or fixed installations.
L-PAD STORY
Since 1949 RCF has produced components such as drivers and woofers used
by some of the world’s most prestigious speaker manufacturers. For more than
30 years RCF has produced its own speakers, that have become a standard
reference in sound reinforcement applications at all professional levels, from
one-man bands to major rock concerts, with audience up to 100,000 people.
RCF also has a major presence in thousands of civil and industrial installations
such as stadia, railway, airports and theme parks worldwide. This constant
presence in the world of speakers has led RCF on to new challenges in their
quest for a completion of its offer; from this research the RCF L-PAD line has
been born.
MAIN FEATURES
RCF L-PAD is a line of compact but high performance audio mixers with enhanced flexibility. The elegant and modern Italian design completes the appeal
of these indispensable tools in any live audio application — from the performance of a rock band or a jazz quartet, to supporting a conference room or a
media centre rather than a museum or library.
The L-PAD line includes 9 different models of mixer:
L-PAD6 - 6 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
L-PAD6X - 6 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
L-PAD8C - 8 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
L-PAD8CX - 8 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
L-PAD10C - 10 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
L-PAD12C - 12 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
L-PAD12CX - 12 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
L-PAD16CX USB - 16 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
L-PAD24CX USB - 24 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
The models are distinguished by an uncompromising audio quality, by the presence of compressors in seven of the models and internal multi-effects in
five of the models, all in a compact layout with an accurate Italian design. Considerable research has been devoted to the design of warm–sounding and
transparent mic preamps. The compressors installed on the microphone channels of the RCF L-PAD mixer are highly intuitive, with a single knob that
controls the threshold and compression ratio at the same time. The compressors also have a very soft but effective action — the result of an accurate study
of the parameters. The three-band EQ (with selectable mid-frequency on L-PAD 16CX USB and L-PAD 24CX USB) on mono channels and the two bands on
the stereo channels (four bands on L-PAD 16CX USB and L-PAD 24CX USB) have a very effective intervention thanks to the right choice of frequency of
intervention and allow the user to process the input signal professionally. L-PAD8C - 8CX and 10C can rely on super-tested modular and 45mm faders while
on models 12C, 12CX, 16CX USB and 24CX USB 60mm faders are present. A sophisticated DSP takes care of the management of the internal effects; 16
presets are available in the compact L-PAD6X while L-PAD8CX, 12CX, 16CX USB and 24CX USB have a choice of 99 different presets.
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THE PERFECT MATCH
WITH RCF ACTIVE SPEAKERS
TRANSPARENT SOUND
The L-PAD mixer series inherits the RCF concept of “Sound Culture”.
Extreme care in the design and realization of circuits provides L-PAD mixers with sonic transparency, combined with an accurate dynamic and extreme
versatility of use.
RELIABILITY
All mixers in the L-PAD series undergo four extensive instrumental quality tests during their
construction.
At the end of the production process they are tested once again, this time via a listening test, and
are given an aesthetic quality control test to look for the presence of defects such as scratches or
dents. All this is to guarantee a high level of reliability and to ensure the customer purchases a
high quality standard product.
DESIGN
The unique design of the L-PAD series mixers comes from the typically Italian flair and creativity of the RCF design offices.
The line project of the L-PAD mixer combines a modern and ergonomically-superior design. The side profile presents an original aesthetic, ensuring at the
same time that the mixer can be grabbed in an easy and secure way.
ADD-ON BOARDS
Useful in any application. the L-PAD audio mixer line has the ability to
install an add-on board for the optional recording and playback of MP3
audio files.
Files can be collected in a USB pen size up to 32GB and managed by a
convenient, dedicated transport panel.
One further optional Bluetooth card allows connection of devices such as
smartphones or tablets to play music directly into the L-PAD mixer.
L-PAD Player Card p/n 133.60.287
L-PAD Player/Recorder Card p/n 133.60.288
L-PAD Bluetooth Card p/n 133.60.289
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L-PAD 24CX USB
18 MIC/LINE inputs, 4 STEREO inputs
8 single-control dynamic compressors (Ch. 1-Ch.8)
24 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
The L-PAD 24CX USB is a 24-channel, 4-bus mixer with 18 Mic/Line, 4 Stereo
Input, 4 Group out, EQ, 8 single-control compressors and internal effects, for
any live performance reinforcement. It features 18 transparent sound, ultralow noise microphone inputs with balanced XLR connector, or alternatively 16
mono line input with insert send/return, a three-band EQ with a sweepable mid
frequency on 16 channels, 4 channels of stereo inputs with 4-band fixed EQs,
and 4-groups assignable sub mixes, 60mm long-live extra smooth faders and
four AUX sends per channel (2 Pre/Post switchable pots). The L-PAD 24CX USB
gives you all the features you need to mix any professional live performance.
COMPRESSORS
The first 8 mic/line input are provided with
smooth-action single-control dynamic
compressors. Even the most demanding
signals are under control.
4 STEREO AUX returns
3-band EQ with sweepable MID Frequency on microphone channels
4-band fixed EQ on stereo line channels
4 AUX sends per channel: 2 PRE/POST faders switchable
4-GROUP MIX
24-bit DSP effects for 99 presets
USB port for PC audio recording and playback
INTERNAL EFFECTS
L-PAD 24CX USB offers a powerful
internal effects DSP. The 99 preset
selector allows you to choose
between several warm effects
HIGH HEADROOM, ULTRA LOW NOISE, TRANSPARENT MIC PREAMPS
All RCF L-PAD Series mixers are designed with high headroom and ultra low-noise, discrete mic
preamps to always get the full dynamic range of your mix.
FADERS
Long life extra smooth 60mm faders.
USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Capture your live mix with your laptop and DAW software by simply connecting a USB cable to the L-PAD 24CX USB. This USB-enabled professional mixing
console features a USB port that streams two channels of 24-bit audio out to your computer (Main Mix or Sub Mix 1/2). With the L-PAD 24CX USB you
can record band rehearsals, club gigs, speech, worship events, and any other live performance. Furthermore, this USB connection is bi-directional so you
can also reproduce audio from your laptop to the L-PAD 24CX USB for audio and music playback.
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p.n. 171.40.072 (US)
p.n. 171.40.071 (EU)
p.n. 171.40.068 (JA)
p.n. 171.40.069 (AU)
p.n. 171.40.070 (UK)
Mono Input Channels
Microphone Input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Phantom Power
Max. input SNR
Input impedance
SPECIFICATIONS
XLR Electronically Balanced
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
0dB to -50dB
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
114dB
1,4 kOhm
Frequency Response
Line input
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Input impedence
Low Cut
Insert
Channel insert return imped.
Insert send impedence
Stereo Input Channels
Microphone Input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Phantom Power
Max. input SNR
Input impedance
Line input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Input impedence
Low Cut
2-Track in
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz
20dBu to -30dBu
10 kOhm or greater
75 Hz
Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=ground
2,5 kOhm
120Ohm
XLR Electronically Balanced (Ch 17-18 /19-20)
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
0dB to -50dB
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
114dB
1,4 kOhm
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz
20dBu to -30dBu
10 kOhm or greater
75 Hz
RCA jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted
-∞ to +10dB
Mono Channels EQ.
High Frequences
Mid Frequences
Low Frequences
Stereo Channels EQ.
High Frequences
Mid High Frequences
Mid Low Frequences
Low Frequences
DSP Section
A/D and D/A converters
Type of effects
Controls
Main Mix and Bus Section
Max. Main Mix output
Max. Group output
Max. Control room output
Max. Aux output
Main Mix and Group Noise
Power
Dimensions
Net Weight
Three Bands with sweepable mid
+/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
+/-15dB @ 100Hz-8kHz sweepable
+/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
Four Bands
+/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
+/-15dB @ 3kHz
+/-15dB @ 500Hz
+/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
24Bit
Echo, Echo+Verb, Tremolo, Plate, Chorus, Vocal,
Rotary, Small Room, Flange+Verb, Large Hall
100 position preset selector (10 preset+10 variation),
Footswitch for FX return Mute with LED indicator: TIP=FX,
SLEEVE=GND
Balanced +28dBu +/-2dB - Unbalanced 22dBu +/-2dB
+22dBu
+22dBu
+22dBu
-94dBu Channels Muted
-92dBu with fader 0dB, channel muted, assigned and set
to unity gain
Internal switching Power Supply 100V to 240V
735 mm x 460 x 85 mm - (WxLxH) L-PAD24CXusb
9,670 kg
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10 MIC/LINE inputs - 4 STEREO inputs
L-PAD 16CX USB
16 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE
The L-PAD 16CX USB is a 16-channel, 4-bus mixer with 10 Mic/Line, 4 Stereo
Input, 4 Group out, EQ, 6 single-control compressors and internal effects, for
any live performance reinforcement. It features 10 transparent sound ultralow noise microphone inputs with balanced XLR connector, or alternatively 8
mono line input with insert send/return, a three-band EQ with a sweepable mid
frequency on 8 channels, 4 channels of stereo inputs with 4-band fixed EQs,
and 4-group assignable sub mixes, 60mm long-live extra smooth faders and
four AUX sends per channel (2 Pre/Post switchable pots). The L-PAD 16CX USB
gives you the all the features you need to mix any professional live performance.
MIC PREAMP
All RCF L-PAD Series mixers are designed
with high headroom and ultra low-noise,
discrete mic preamps to always get the
full dynamic range of your mix.
100 PRESET INTERNAL EFFECTS
Whether you’re mixing a Jazz quartet or a heavy metal band, give your mix
a professional touch with 100 internal 24-bit DSP effects. Choose from
room and echo delays, small and large hall, plate and flange reverbs and
more. The L-PAD 16CX USB offers 10 variations of 10 professional effects
from which to complete, improve and spatialize your sound.
COMPRESSORS
Smooth-action, single-control
dynamic compressors.
6 single-control dynamic compressors (Ch. 1-Ch.14)
4 STEREO AUX returns
3-band EQ with sweepable MID Frequency on microphone channels
4-band fixed EQ on stereo line channels
4 AUX sends per channel: 2 PRE/POST faders switchable
4-GROUP MIX
24-bit DSP effects for 99 presets
USB port for PC audio recording and playback
FADERS
Long Life Ultra reliable 60mm
faders, all passed a long life use
test including several tens of
thousands of complete cycles.
SLOT
Super versatile L-PAD slot: one of the
intelligent L-PAD option cards can be installed
here. MP3 PLAYER, MP3 PLAYER/RECORDER
or the BLUETOOTH Connection cards. These
optional cards expand your L-PAD mixer
usability adding an internal music player,
a super-intuitive recorder or allows you to
connect any Bluetooth device to reproduce
your favorite playlist.
FADERS
Long life extra smooth 60mm faders.
USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Capture your live mix with your laptop and DAW software by simply connecting a USB cable to the L-PAD 16CX USB. This USB-enabled professional mixing
console features a USB port that streams two channels of 24-bit audio out to your computer (Main Mix or Sub Mix 1/2). With the L-PAD 16CX USB you
can record band rehearsals, club gigs, speech, worship events, and any other live performance. Furthermore, this USB connection is bi-directional so you
can also reproduce audio from your laptop to the L-PAD 16CX USB for audio and music playback.
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p.n. 171.40.067 (US)
p.n. 171.40.066 (EU)
p.n. 171.40.063 (JA)
p.n. 171.40.064 (AU)
p.n. 171.40.065 (UK)
Mono Input Channels
Microphone Input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Phantom Power
Max. input SNR
Input impedance
SPECIFICATIONS
XLR Electronically Balanced
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
0dB to -50dB
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
114dB
1,4 kOhm
Frequency Response
Line input
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Input impedence
Low Cut
Insert
Channel insert return imped.
Insert send impedence
Stereo Input Channels
Microphone Input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Phantom Power
Max. input SNR
Input impedance
Line input
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Input impedence
Low Cut
2-Track in
Frequency Response
Distortion(THD+N)
Gain Range
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz
20dBu to -30dBu
10 kOhm or greater
75 Hz
Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=ground
2,5 kOhm
120Ohm
XLR Electronically Balanced (Ch 9-10 /11-12)
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
0dB to -50dB
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
114dB
1,4 kOhm
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz
20dBu to -30dBu
10 kOhm or greater
75 Hz
RCA jack
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
0,03% atb 0dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted
-∞ to +10dB
Mono Channels EQ.
High Frequences
Mid Frequences
Low Frequences
Stereo Channels EQ.
High Frequences
Mid High Frequences
Mid Low Frequences
Low Frequences
DSP Section
A/D and D/A converters
Type of effects
Controls
Main Mix and Bus Section
Max. Main Mix output
Max. Group output
Max. Control room output
Max. Aux output
Main Mix and Group Noise
Power
Dimensions
Net Weight
Three Bands with sweepable mid
+/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
+/-15dB @ 100Hz-8kHz sweepable
+/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
Four Bands
+/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
+/-15dB @ 3kHz
+/-15dB @ 500Hz
+/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
24Bit
Echo, Echo+Verb, Tremolo, Plate, Chorus, Vocal,
Rotary, Small Room, Flange+Verb, Large Hall
100 position preset selector (10 preset+10 variation),
Footswitch for FX return Mute with LED indicator: TIP=FX,
SLEEVE=GND
Balanced +28dBu +/-2dB - Unbalanced 22dBu +/-2dB
+22dBu
+22dBu
+22dBu
-94dBu Channels Muted
-92dBu with fader 0dB, channel muted, assigned and set
to unity gain
Internal switching Power Supply 100V to 240V
515 mm x 460 x 85 mm - (WxLxH)
6,965 kg
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L-PAD 12CX
12 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE WITH EFFECTS
With six transparent sound mic inputs, four stereo line inputs and the 2tk in/ out
L-PAD12CX is the ideal tool for small band gigs, complex conference, corporate
events and all situations where it is necessary to handle several signals. Four
single-control compressors on mic channels help to handle even the more
dynamic-complex signals. The 99 preset Internal FX DSP allows the sound to be
enhanced by adding accurate and warm effects. When not in use for Internal
effects the FX send and the AUX sends allow small stage control, with the
appropriate wedge monitors. The super versatile L-PAD slot permits the optional
L-PAD MP3 PLAYER, PLAYER/RECORDER or BLUETOOTH CONNECTION cards
to be inserted.
6 mono INPUT + 4 stereo INPUT
4 Compressors (Ch. 1-4)
3band/2band EQ
1 AUX send
1 FX send
Internal Digital Effects: 99 preset
Internal PSU 100V-240V, 50-60Hz, 40W
p.n. 171.40.041 (US)
p.n. 171.40.034 (EU)
p.n. 171.40.044 (JA)
p.n. 171.40.045 (AU)
p.n. 171.40.062 (UK)
COMPRESSORS
Smooth-action single-control dynamic
compressors. Thanks to this feature even
the most demanding signals are under
control. One knob, great control.
MICROPHONE PREAMPS
Transparent sound mic preamp with highrange gain scale and 75Hz low cut filter.
INTERNAL EFFECTS
L-PAD12CX offers a powerful
internal effects DSP. The 99 preset
selector allows you to choose
between several warm effects
SLOT
Super versatile L-PAD slot: one of the
intelligent L-PAD option cards can be installed
here. MP3 PLAYER, MP3 PLAYER/RECORDER
or the BLUETOOTH Connection cards. These
optional cards expand your L-PAD mixer
usability adding an internal music player,
a super-intuitive recorder or allows you to
connect any Bluetooth device to reproduce
your favorite playlist.
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FADERS
Long life extra smooth 60mm faders.
ERGONOMICALLY
DESIGNED ARMREST
The L-PAD series mixers unique design
comes from the typically Italian
creativity of RCF design offices.
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