Crate Amplifiers CSM8, CSM12, CSM16, CSM24 Music Mixer User Manual


 
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CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer
Introduction:
In the world of professional sound reinforcement and audio reproduction there is no
room for compromise. It is absolutely vital that the emotions of a performance are projected
to your audience, not just sounds. Your new Crate Pro Audio CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer
is a powerful tool which allows you to successfully bridge the gap between performers and
audience without losing any of the “life” of the performance in the process. No matter what
your particular application, your Crate Pro Audio mixer is ready to meet the challenge with a
level of performance and control unequaled by its competition.
Crate Pro Audio mixers are the result of our interest in and experience with high-perfor-
mance audio equipment, combined with our extensive research and development procedures,
and guided by our love of musical performances. Each mixer is built using a variety of innova-
tive construction methods making it truly reliable and incredibly roadworthy. Its diverse features
offer you an extremely high degree of versatility and flexibility regardless of the application. The
mixer has been thoughtfully designed to keep you constantly in total control of your performing
environment, always with the best possible sound.
Features:
Crate Pro Audio CSM8/12/16/24 mixers combine the latest technology with contemporary
styling and flexible features. In addition, their exceptionally low noise, incredible headroom
make them perfect for use on stage, in the home studio, or for “institutional” use. Each of the
input channels offers you the choice of balanced XLR Low-Z or balanced 1/4" Hi-Z Input jacks,
an insert jack, a peak/signal LED, gain control, three bands of equalization, four fully-adjustable
aux sends, a pan control, mute and PFL switches, and a long range channel fader. The master
section offers left, right and mix XLR and 1/4” balanced output jacks, a PFL out jack, stereo
Tape In and Out jacks, four aux sends, two stereo aux returns with level and pan controls, dual
11-step LED meters, switchable Phantom Power, a Headphones jack with level control, PFL left,
right and mix selector switches, and four master faders: aux 1, left, right, and mix.
The color-coded knobs help you know at a glance if you’re reaching for a Level knob, an EQ
control, a Pan pot or Master slider.
About this Manual:
This manual is the compilation of many hours of discussions with engineers, musicians,
experts in the field of sound reproduction as well as novices, along with “hands-on” usage and
training. While we strive to provide as comprehensive and informative a manual as possible,
we realize we cannot convey every application imaginable or answer every possible question.
We have endeavored to cover as much as is practical in this owner’s manual and have provid-
ed suggested connection diagrams for you to use as a starting point for your application. Your
Crate Pro Audio dealer can assist you with additional information, or you can visit us on our
website at www.crateamps.com.