Crest Audio X-EIGHT HS Specifications

X-Eight HS console
description
The X-Eight HS is a dual-function console, equipped for both
front-of-house and stage-monitor duties. Designed specifically for
live-performance, professional sound contracting, industrial, rental, and
installation applications, the X-Eight HS provides those features most
needed by front-of-house and monitor engineers. The X-Eight HS
includes identical four-band eq on all mono and stereo input chan-
nels, and auxiliary sends 5/6 and 7/8 may be switched between
mono or stereo operation. Signal monitoring is provided on all input
and output fader channels, assisting the operator in setting correct
gain structure throughout the console. Stereo full-facility input chan-
nels are used for effect-returns on all faders.Twelve-channels of five-
band eq are provided on the Aux and Matrix outputs, switchable to
the group, left, right, and mono outputs. A microprocessor-based
muting system is provided on both inputs and outputs, and may be
operated manually or in sequential-mode.
sound fundamentals
Even in the most demanding environments, the sonic performance
of the X-Eight HS is sure to please discriminating sound engineers
and audiences alike. The X-Eight's circuitry delivers both extended
headroom and low-noise: exclusively employing the latest-generation
of integrated circuits and studio-grade proprietary-design micro-
phone pre-amplifiers.The X-Eight HS console has exceptional
phase-shift performance, exhibiting less than +/-30 degrees-of-shift
from input to output—significantly better results than most consoles,
regardless of price.
microprocessor-based muting system
The X-Eight HS's straightforward microprocessor-based muting
system was co-developed with JL Cooper, and combines muting
flexibility with ease of operation. Eight manual-mute groups are
provided, each with a dedicated activation-switch, any number of
which may be activated at one-time.The system includes 128 MIDI-
based sequential scene mutes that can work alone, or in conjunction
with the manual mute groups. Scene mutes can be controlled via
external MIDI signals, and each of the 128 mute scenes may be pre-
set to issue a MIDI program-change command to an external device.
features
• four-band eq with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs
• fader-reverse function optimizes operation
as a front-of-house or as a monitor-mix console
• direct output on all mono input channels
• five-segment LED level indication on all mono input-modules with variable
intensity indicator and multiple sample-point
SIGNAL PRESENT
• eight aux mixes, with aux and aux
5/6
• stereo solo system features switchable
and last-pressed functions, with master
• discrete bus assignment to groups, left/right and mono outputs
• true panning available on mono input-channels
LCR
• separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns on group,
auxiliary and primary outputs as well as on mono input-channels
• fully-balanced primary outputs and balanced mic- and line-inputs
• meter bridge as standard: thirteen mechanical meters with solid-state
illumination: eight groups, left, right, mono
wide range of configurations
X-Eight consoles are supplied with either 24, 32, 40, or 48 mono
input channels, plus four full-featured stereo line-input channels—
which can also serve as effect-returns.These standard configurations
include Master and Group modules—all other inputs may be
ordered as mono-mic/line or stereo-line, in four-channel blocks.
built to defy murphy's law
X-Eight HS consoles are manufactured to the same exacting
quality-standards as all Crest Audio console products. Each input
channel has its own discrete vertically-mounted circuit board,
for greater impact resistance and serviceability. All circuit boards
employ plate-through double-sided glass epoxy construction
—providing greater strength and integrity. The console's road-
worthy external frame is fabricated from 14-gauge galvanized steel.
X-Series power supplies utilize amplifier-engineering technology to
deliver stable voltages and long-term reliability, and provide built-in
facilities for a redundant back-up supply—ensuring that the show
will always go on.
PEAK INDICATOR
switchable to stereo operation
7/8
AFL / PFL mode
switch
SOLO CLEAR
center and solo-left/solo-right
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