Introduction, Features, About this Manual

CMX62 Stereo 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 Audio CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer is a powerful tool which allows you to successfully bridge the gap between performers and audi- ence without losing any of the “life” of the performance in the process. No matter what your particular application, your Crate Audio mixer is ready to meet the challenge with a level of performance and control unequaled by its competition.

Crate Audio mixers are the result of our many years of experience with high-performance audio equipment combined with our extensive research and development procedures and guid- ed by our inherent 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 application and it is designed to keep you constantly in total control of your performing environment, always with the best possible sound.

Features:

Crate Audio mixers combine the latest technology with contemporary styling and flexible features. Exceptionally low noise, incredible headroom and outstanding features make the Crate Audio mixer perfect for use on stage, in the home studio, or for “institutional” use. This unique mixer offers stereo Tape In and Out jacks with Level controls, switchable Phantom Power, a level-controllable Headphones jack, dual 12-step LED ladders with Peak indicators, and more. Each of the six mono input channels offers you the choice of balanced XLR Low-Z or balanced 1/4" Hi-Z Input jacks, three bands of equalization, a Low Cut switch, a Pan con- trol, a pre/post switchable Aux send and an Effects send. Gain controls for each mono channel and signal and peak LEDs for all channels allow for optimum signal-to-noise ratios. High-qual- ity sliding faders allow smooth and precise control over each channel’s output. Two stereo line-level input channels are provided for additional flexibility. Every channel features a Group/ Main L/R assign switch and a PFL (pre-fader listen) switch for increased versatility and control. The stereo channels feature a +4/-10dBv input sensitivity switch to accomodate a wide range of input signals.

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.

These mixers are adaptable for mounting in a standard 19” rack if so desired. Your Crate Audio dealer has the optional rack-mount ears for the mixer.

About this Manual:

This manual is the compilation of many hours of discussions with engineers, musicians, experts in the field of sound reproduction and novices. While we strive to provide as compre- hensive 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 provided suggested wiring diagrams for you to use as a starting point for your application.