Crate Amplifiers CSM8, CSM12, CSM16, CSM24 manual Input Channels

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CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer

The Input Channels:

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1.LOW Z INPUT: The signal output from a low impedance microphone or a low impedance line level signal (such as a line out signal from an instrument ampli- fier) may be connected here by means of a shielded cable terminated with a male XLR plug. Pin 2 = “+,” pin 3 = “–,” and pin 1 = shield.

2.HIGH Z INPUT: The signal output from a high impedance microphone or a line level signal (such as an instrument, rhythm machine, tape deck, etc.) may be connected here by means of a shielded cable terminated with a male 1/4” plug. Tip = “+,” ring = “–,” and sleeve = shield.

3.INSERT: A signal processor may be connected here by means of a shielded stereo signal cable or shielded “Y” cord. (See page 8.) Ring = send, tip = return, and sleeve = ground.

4.PEAK/SIGNAL LED: This LED will illuminate green when a signal is present at the High or Low Z inputs. When the signal nears clipping, the LED will illumi- nate red. (See Gain control, #5.)

5.GAIN: Use this control to set the input signal level for the channel. Adjust this control so the peak LED (#4) flashes on strong signal peaks.

6.HIGH: Use this control to adjust the high frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 10kHz. Typical equalization diagrams are shown on page 7.

7.MID: Use this control to adjust the midrange frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 2kHz. Typical equalization dia- grams are shown on page 7.

8.LOW: Use this control to adjust the low frequency level for the channel. This control allows for 15dB of cut or boost at 100Hz. Typical equalization diagrams are shown on page 7.

9.AUX 1, AUX 2: Use these controls to set the channel’s output signal level at the aux 1 and aux 2 send jacks (#17, page 5). These are pre-EQ, pre-fader, and are typically used as monitor sends. Examples of some typical connection methods are shown on pages 8–13.

10.AUX 3, AUX 4: Use these controls to set the channel’s output signal level at the aux 3 and aux 4 send jacks (#17, page 5). These are post-EQ, post-fader, and are typically used as effects loop sends. Examples of some typical connection methods are shown on pages 8–13.

11.PAN: Use these controls to set the amount of the channel’s output signal sent to the left and right master faders (#30, page 6) and the left and right balanced out- put jacks (#15, page 5).

12.MUTE: This switch, when depressed, mutes the channel’s output signal sent to the left, right and mix master faders (#30, 31, page 6).

13.PFL: This switch, when depressed, sends the channel’s post-EQ, pre-fader signal to the headphones jack (#28, page 6) and the PFL output jack (#18, page 5).

14.FADER: Use this control to set the channel‘s signal level output sent to the left, right and mix master faders (#31, 32, page 6) and the aux 3 and aux 4 send jacks (#17, page 5).

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Contents CSM8/12/16/24 Table of Contents CongratulationsIntroduction FeaturesAbout this Manual Input Channels Master Section CSM8/12/16/24 Console Mixer Equalization Diagrams Differences in Cable TypesConnecting External Signal Processors Connecting an external signal processor to the insert jackApplications Basic Mono Operation Controlling The Mixer’s Output LevelsApplications Basic Stereo Operation Applications DJ Setup Applications House of Worship Installation Applications Separating Vocals and Instruments System Block Diagram Gain Level Diagram Technical Specifications System Inputs

CSM24, CSM16, CSM12, CSM8, CSM12, CSM16, CSM24 specifications

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