Crest Audio X-FOUR Specifications

X-Four console
description
If your application requires all the features and performance of a
thoroughly-professional mixing console, but presents severe space-
restrictions, then the Crest Audio X-Four console is the ideal
solution. The compact X-Four is a dual-function console, equipped
for front-of-house or stage-monitor duties. It is intended for live-
performance, professional sound contracting, industrial, rental, and
installation sound applications. Despite its small footprint, X-Four is
equipped with those features most-needed by front-of-house and
monitor engineers. Four-band eq is provided on mono and stereo
input channels. Auxiliary sends 5/6 may be switched between
mono or stereo operation. Stereo full-facility input channels are
used for effect-returns on faders.
Mandatory for industrial applications, separate insert-send and
-return connectors are included on all groups, auxiliary, and
primary outputs, as well as on mono input channels. Signal moni-
toring is provided on all input and output fader channels, assisting
the operator in setting correct gain structure throughout the con-
sole. Eight-channels of four-band eq are provided on the Aux and
Matrix outputs, and are switchable to the group and left, right
and mono outputs.
sound fundamentals
Even in the most demanding environments, the sonic performance
of the X-Four is sure to please discriminating sound engineers and
audiences alike. The X-Four's circuitry delivers both extended
headroom and low-noise: exclusively employing the latest-
generation of integrated circuits and studio-grade proprietary-
design microphone pre-amplifiers.The X-Four console has excep-
tional phase-shift performance, exhibiting less than +/-30 degrees-
of-shift from input to output—significantly better results than most
consoles, regardless of price.
wide range of configurations
X-Four consoles are supplied with either 8, 16, 24, 32 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.
features
• four-band eq with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs
• eight-channels of four-band output eq—located on the six aux
and four matrix outputs: switchable to group, left, right, and mono
( center ) output channels
• inclusion of output eq reduces the need for external processing
and its associated wiring
• fader reverse function optimizes console for front-of-house
or monitor-mix applications
• multiple outputs, including
ALTERNATE OUTPUT
and dedicated outputs
ASSISTIVE LISTENING
• 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
• six auxiliary mixes, with switchable to stereo-operation
5/6
AUX
• stereo and solo system features
PFL AFL
dedicated left and right solo-metering
• discrete bus assignment to groups, left/right and mono outputs
• true panning available on mono input channels
LCR
• all solo / and mute buttons illuminate when active
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PFL AFL
• separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns
• fully-balanced primary outputs and balanced mic and line inputs
• talkback individually-assignable to each main, aux, and group output
• low-profile metering—nine 15 -segment meters:
LED
four groups, left, right, mono center
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• transformer isolation ( optional ) on mic inputs
and left, right, and mono outputs
built to defy murphy's law
X-Four 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 plated-
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.
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1–2
MATRIX
indicator
PEAK
and solo-left/solo-right
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