MIXING CONSOLES
ENG
2015
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
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.
18 MIC/LINE inputs, 4 STEREO inputs
8 single-control dynamic compressors (Ch. 1-Ch.8) 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
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COMPRESSORS |
INTERNAL EFFECTS |
The first 8 mic/line input are provided with |
L-PAD 24CX USB offers a powerful |
smooth-action single-control dynamic |
internal effects DSP. The 99 preset |
compressors. Even the most demanding |
selector allows you to choose |
signals are under control. |
between several warm effects |
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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)
SPECIFICATIONS
Mono Input Channels
Microphone Input XLR Electronically Balanced
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
Distortion(THD+N) 0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
Gain Range 0dB to -50dB
Phantom Power Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
Max. input SNR 114dB
Input impedance 1,4 kOhm
Line input |
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
20dBu to -30dBu |
Input impedence |
10 kOhm or greater |
Low Cut |
75 Hz |
Insert |
Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=ground |
Channel insert return imped. 2,5 kOhm |
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Insert send impedence 120Ohm |
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Stereo Input Channels
Microphone Input |
XLR Electronically Balanced (Ch 17-18 /19-20) |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
0dB to -50dB |
Phantom Power |
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched |
Max. input SNR |
114dB |
Input impedance |
1,4 kOhm |
Line input |
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
20dBu to -30dBu |
Input impedence |
10 kOhm or greater |
Low Cut |
75 Hz |
2-Track in |
RCA jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% atb 0dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted |
Gain Range |
-∞ to +10dB |
Mono Channels EQ. Three Bands with sweepable mid
High Frequences +/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
Mid Frequences +/-15dB @ 100Hz-8kHz sweepable
Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
Stereo Channels EQ. Four Bands
High Frequences +/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
Mid High Frequences +/-15dB @ 3kHz
Mid Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 500Hz
Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
DSP Section
A/D and D/A converters 24Bit
Type of effects Echo, Echo+Verb, Tremolo, Plate, Chorus, Vocal, Rotary, Small Room, Flange+Verb, Large Hall
Controls 100 position preset selector (10 preset+10 variation), Footswitch for FX return Mute with LED indicator: TIP=FX, SLEEVE=GND
Main Mix and Bus Section
Max. Main Mix output Balanced +28dBu +/-2dB - Unbalanced 22dBu +/-2dB
Max. Group output +22dBu Max. Control room output +22dBu Max. Aux output +22dBu
Main Mix and Group Noise -94dBu Channels Muted
-92dBu with fader 0dB, channel muted, assigned and set to unity gain
Power Internal switching Power Supply 100V to 240V
Dimensions 735 mm x 460 x 85 mm - (WxLxH) L-PAD24CXusb
Net Weight 9,670 kg
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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.
10 MIC/LINE inputs - 4 STEREO inputs
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
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MIC PREAMP |
FADERS |
All RCF L-PAD Series mixers are designed |
Long Life Ultra reliable 60mm |
with high headroom and ultra low-noise, |
faders, all passed a long life use |
discrete mic preamps to always get the |
test including several tens of |
full dynamic range of your mix. |
thousands of complete cycles. |
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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.
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)
SPECIFICATIONS
Mono Input Channels
Microphone Input XLR Electronically Balanced
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB
Distortion(THD+N) 0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz
Gain Range 0dB to -50dB
Phantom Power Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched
Max. input SNR 114dB
Input impedance 1,4 kOhm
Line input |
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
20dBu to -30dBu |
Input impedence |
10 kOhm or greater |
Low Cut |
75 Hz |
Insert |
Tip=send, Ring=return, Sleeve=ground |
Channel insert return imped. 2,5 kOhm |
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Insert send impedence 120Ohm |
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Stereo Input Channels
Microphone Input |
XLR Electronically Balanced (Ch 9-10 /11-12) |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% atb 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
0dB to -50dB |
Phantom Power |
Mic Pin 2/Pin3 and Pin1 +48V - Switched |
Max. input SNR |
114dB |
Input impedance |
1,4 kOhm |
Line input |
Electronically Balanced/Unbalanced 1/4” TRS Jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% at 0dBu, 1kHz |
Gain Range |
20dBu to -30dBu |
Input impedence |
10 kOhm or greater |
Low Cut |
75 Hz |
2-Track in |
RCA jack |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-1dB |
Distortion(THD+N) |
0,03% atb 0dBu, 20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted |
Gain Range |
-∞ to +10dB |
Mono Channels EQ. Three Bands with sweepable mid
High Frequences +/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
Mid Frequences +/-15dB @ 100Hz-8kHz sweepable
Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
Stereo Channels EQ. Four Bands
High Frequences +/-15dB @ 12kHz - Shelving
Mid High Frequences +/-15dB @ 3kHz
Mid Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 500Hz
Low Frequences +/-15dB @ 80Hz - Shelving
DSP Section
A/D and D/A converters 24Bit
Type of effects Echo, Echo+Verb, Tremolo, Plate, Chorus, Vocal, Rotary, Small Room, Flange+Verb, Large Hall
Controls 100 position preset selector (10 preset+10 variation), Footswitch for FX return Mute with LED indicator: TIP=FX, SLEEVE=GND
Main Mix and Bus Section
Max. Main Mix output Balanced +28dBu +/-2dB - Unbalanced 22dBu +/-2dB
Max. Group output +22dBu Max. Control room output +22dBu Max. Aux output +22dBu
Main Mix and Group Noise -94dBu Channels Muted
-92dBu with fader 0dB, channel muted, assigned and set to unity gain
Power Internal switching Power Supply 100V to 240V
Dimensions 515 mm x 460 x 85 mm - (WxLxH)
Net Weight 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)
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COMPRESSORS |
INTERNAL EFFECTS |
Smooth-action single-control dynamic |
L-PAD12CX offers a powerful |
compressors. Thanks to this feature even |
internal effects DSP. The 99 preset |
the most demanding signals are under |
selector allows you to choose |
control. One knob, great control. |
between several warm effects |
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MICROPHONE PREAMPS
Transparent sound mic preamp with highrange gain scale and 75Hz low cut filter.
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.
ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED ARMREST
The L-PAD series mixers unique design comes from the typically Italian creativity of RCF design offices.
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