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Crest Audio X-Monitor Owner's Manual

Crest Audio X-Monitor Owner's Manual

Crest audio x-monitor mixing console owner's manual
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  • Page 1 X-Monitor Mixing Console S E R I E S Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    14-gauge galvanized steel modules are powder-coated 18-gauge galvanized steel see dimension-drawing five-years X-Monitor owner’s manual >80dB all 100 ohms balanced jack 12kHz , Q=1.5 400Hz–8kHz , Q=1.5 80Hz–2kHz...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents mono input module Mic and line inputs group module master section microprocessor control power supply p. 6 p. 20 p. 28 p. 48 p. 66 p. 3...
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  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    The intention is to make the manual easy to read while including all the technical details needed for getting the most out of the X-Monitor console, a flexible and feature-rich addition to Crest Audio's grow- ing line of audio mixing console products.

  • Page 6: Mono Input Module

    Mono input module Block diagram +48V BALANCED LINE XFORMER OPTION SPLIT PIN 1 LIFT Controls p. 6 26dB GAIN 15 - 70 DB 20 - 400HZ Ø LINE LINE INPUT PREAMP X-Monitor owner’s manual Input Module...

  • Page 7: Phantom Power +48V

    Features Phantom power +48V 48 volts DC is applied to pins 2 and 3 on the mic-input XLR connector. This option is used with condenser microphones and active direct boxes that require an external DC voltage (phantom power) in order to operate. The mic-input signal is attenuated by 28dB to prevent some signals (e.g.
  • Page 8 Mono input module Block diagram +48V BALANCED LINE XFORMER OPTION SPLIT PIN 1 LIFT Controls p. 8 26dB GAIN 15 - 70 DB 20 - 400HZ Ø LINE LINE INPUT PREAMP X-Monitor owner’s manual Input Module...

  • Page 9: High-Pass Filter-Hpf

    Features Gain The Input gain control range is closely related to the status of the switch. In order to establish proper gain structure in the console, input gain settings must be set correctly. —switch-up LINE 12 to 72dB of gain can be added the mic-input signal. The impedance at the input XLR is 4kΩ.

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    10 X-MONITOR INPUT FREQ LEVEL FREQ LEVEL LEVEL HI MID LOW MID 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZ FOUR BAND EQ INPUT METER PEAK X-Monitor owner’s manual FADER AMP SOUR MUTE SOURCE SELECT PRE-SOURCE Input Module...
  • Page 11 Input EQ features Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective eq in order to be part of a good sounding mix.The X-Monitor Input EQ allows the user to tailor the incoming sound. The input EQ consists of four bands:high,high-mid,low-mid,and low. The high band is shelv- ing, the low band offers shelving cut with a bell boost.
  • Page 12 12 Block diagram FADER AMP SOURCE MUTE ? SOURCE SELECT PRE-SOURCE POST 1/4” TRS JACK JACK FRANK 9-12 LEGENDS X-Monitor owner’s manual SOLO NEXT MODULE MUTE MUTE SOLO CTRL SAFE 1 OF 4 PREVIEW CIRCUITS FROM INPUT CHAN GROUP SENDS...
  • Page 13 Mix send features The X-Monitor input strip has twelve Mix sends. Pre/Post fader switching is done in three groups of four, 1 through 4, 5 through 8, and 9 through 12.These Mix sends are routed to their corresponding outputs for creating up to twelve individual mono monitor mixes.They can also be configured as stereo pairs, creating up to six stereo mixes.When configured for...
  • Page 14 14 Block diagram FADER AMP SOURCE MUTE ? SOURCE SELECT PRE-SOURCE POST 1/4” TRS JACK JACK FRANK 9-12 LEGENDS X-Monitor owner’s manual SOLO NEXT MODULE MUTE MUTE SOLO CTRL SAFE 1 OF 4 PREVIEW CIRCUITS FROM INPUT CHAN GROUP SENDS...

  • Page 15: Level Meter

    Level meter features Level meter Each input includes a five-segment LED meter for visually moni- L E D L E D L E D L E D L E D toring signal levels.This is essential for setting up and maintaining proper gain structure. Peak indicator—PK The input signal is monitored at several points throughout the channel.These points L E D...
  • Page 16 16 Block diagram FADER AMP SOURCE MUTE ? SOURCE SELECT PRE-SOURCE POST 1/4” TRS JACK JACK FRANK 9-12 LEGENDS X-Monitor owner’s manual SOLO NEXT MODULE MUTE MUTE SOLO CTRL SAFE 1 OF 4 PREVIEW CIRCUITS FROM INPUT CHAN GROUP SENDS...

  • Page 17: Input Fader

    Bus assignment features In addition to providing full variable send capabilities in the Mix section, the X-Monitor also offers audio grouping facilities for sending input signals to the output matrix section, and directly to the A and B output masters for creating additional mixes. All assignments are normally derived Post-fader(post-eq and post-mute).
  • Page 18 Mono input module X-Monitor rear-view (28 channel, 40 position frame shown) Lamp To Meter Bridge Matrix 4 Matrix 3 Matrix 2 Matrix 1 Group Out Group Out Group Out Group Out Group Out Group Out Group Out Insert Insert Insert...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Features

    Passive splitter features The input of the X-Monitor includes a simple passive splitter for running input signals par- allel to another desk, typically a front-of-house console. In most cases this can eliminate the need for a separate splitter box.

  • Page 20: Output Groups

    CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGURED FOR LEV/PAN OPERATION (ODD IS LEV, EVEN IS PAN). GROUP SOLO IS CHANGED FROM MONO TO STEREO: ODD GRP SOLOS TO LEFT, EVEN GRP TO RIGHT. X-Monitor owner’s manual GROUP OUT ( TO METERBRIDGE ) Ø...
  • Page 21 Output EQ features The five-band output EQ consists of two semi-parametric bands and three full parametric bands.The High and Low bands are shelving eq with frequency select and boost/cut con- trols.The three mid bands, High mid, Mid, and Low mid are full parametric with frequency, bandwidth, and boost / cut controls.
  • Page 22 Output groups X-Monitor owner’s manual Group Controls Module Pair Block diagram GROUP MUTE GRP POST FADER GRP PRE LOC RTN FADER LOCAL RETURN LEVEL LOC RTN POST TO GROUP MIX AMP LOCAL RTN MUTE COMMON LEFT RETURN LEVEL COM RTN...
  • Page 23 See Master Control Section for informa- tion on Solo options. Common Return The X-Monitor has a pair of 1/4” TRS balanced line level input connectors on the module rear panel.Any signals patched into these jacks are available to all of the output groups. Safe preview...
  • Page 24 CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGURED FOR LEV/PAN OPERATION (ODD IS LEV, EVEN IS PAN). GROUP SOLO IS CHANGED FROM MONO TO STEREO: ODD GRP SOLOS TO LEFT, EVEN GRP TO RIGHT. X-Monitor owner’s manual LO MID 200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K...

  • Page 25: Group Fader

    Output features Output Control Talk to The Talk back signal is assigned to the group.The level of the Talk back signal is con- trolled by the Talk Back level control in the Master section. Polarity reverse The polarity of the Group output is reversed. Stereo Pair This switch with accompanying LED globally sets the configuration of the input L E D...
  • Page 26 CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGURED FOR LEV/PAN OPERATION (ODD IS LEV, EVEN IS PAN). GROUP SOLO IS CHANGED FROM MONO TO STEREO: ODD GRP SOLOS TO LEFT, EVEN GRP TO RIGHT. X-Monitor owner’s manual Outputs 1-4 Group Out Group Out...
  • Page 27 Output features Output Connectors - Each Group Group Out Male XLR carries the post fader Group output signal. This output is designed to drive output impedances greater than 600 ohms. The associated group metering follows signal levels that appear on this output connector. Insert Send &...

  • Page 28: Block Diagrams

    Master section p. 28 X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (UPPER AREA) MIX A MIX AMP 5-BAND EQ INSERT MIX A TO EQ 1 MIX A SEND ∑ INST RTN SELECT SWITCH BETWEEN MTX 1 OR MIX A TALKBACK FEED PRE-FADER POST-FADER MIX A - LOCATED ON MASTER 1...

  • Page 29: Matrix Section

    • Solo Control Matrix section X-Monitor includes a unique matrix output system. Signal is assigned from Input and/or Group modules into a mix bus section. These mix buses contains no front panel control or output connectors, but rather are a source for the matrix system. Four output matrixes are included.
  • Page 30 ( 1 OF 4 SHOWN ) HI MID LO MID 400 TO 8K 200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K FIVE BAND EQ (1 OF 4) X-Monitor owner’s manual TO MATRIX 3 (4) PRE-FADER EQ TO MIX A (B) 20 TO 400 PATH SWITCHING BETWEEN MATRIX AND MAIN MIX ONLY AVAILABLE ON EQ 1 &...
  • Page 31 Output EQ features The five-band output EQ consists of a high-freq shelving band followed by four semi-para- metric bell-shaped bands.The four bands have frequency and boost / cut controls. All bands offer a generous overlap of adjacent operating frequencies.These Output EQs are normal- ly assigned to the Matrix Outputs.The first two (1 &...
  • Page 32 ( 1 OF 4 SHOWN ) HI MID LO MID 400 TO 8K 200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K 20 TO 400 FIVE BAND EQ (1 OF 4) X-Monitor owner’s manual MATRIX 3 (4) MATRIX MATRIX BAL OUT LEVEL POST-FADER MATRIX...
  • Page 33 SOLO MODE switch. Pre-fader monitors the actual Matrix mix-bus, Post-Fader monitors the Matrix signal after the Master Level and Mute controls. In the X-Monitor, the Solo system makes a distinction between Inputs and Outputs.The Matrix Solo is treated as an Output by the Solo system.
  • Page 34 MIX A - LOCATED ON MASTER 1 MIX AMP MIX B ∑ TALKBACK FEED MIX B - LOCATED ON MASTER 2 p.34 Block Diagram X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (UPPER AREA) MIX A 5-BAND EQ INSERT MIX A TO EQ 1 SEND A - PRE INST RTN...
  • Page 35 This switch is used to add/remove the Bus A (B) signal from the Solo Bus.The inter- nal LED (Yel) will illuminate whenever the Solo is active. In the X-Monitor, the Solo system makes a distinction between Inputs and Outputs.The Bus A (B) solo is treated as an Output by the Solo system.
  • Page 36 COMMON RTN COMMON RETURN LEFT & RIGHT TO ALL GROUPS SOLO COM R MONITOR MUTE SOLO AUTO MUTE X-Monitor owner’s manual COMMON LEFT RETURN LEVEL COMMON RTN FEED L & R FROM MASTERS 1 & 2 RIGHT MUTE Rear Panel (Group 5-8)
  • Page 37 This switch is used to add/remove the Common Return signal from the Solo Bus.The internal LED (Yel) will illuminate whenever the Solo is active.In the X-Monitor,the Solo sys- tem makes a distinction between Inputs and Outputs.The Common Return solo is treat- ed as an Input by the Solo system.
  • Page 38 Master section module Solo & TalkBack block diagram (TB Controls) X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (LOWER AREA) EXTERNAL TALKBACK RIGHT MONITOR LEVEL module (Solo Controls) RIGHT LEVEL ( A ) ES MIXES RU 16 ER INSTEAD POST-FADER p. 38 ALTERNATE OUT LEFT...
  • Page 39 Talkback features Talkback control The talkback section provides the facilities to take either an external input signal, or an internal- ly generated pink noise signal and route it to the consoles outputs.This is useful for making announcements from the mix position and for performing system diagnostics when other signal sources are not readily available.

  • Page 40: Rear Panel

    1 TRU 4 HEADPHONE CHANGES MIXES TO INPUTS 13 THRU 16 AND GROUPS TO PRE-FADER INSTEAD OF DEFAULT POST-FADER Rear panel (Master) X-Monitor owner’s manual TO METER BRIDGE L SOLO R ∑ SOLO SOLO AUDIO AMPS SOLO RIGHT ∑ EXT MONITOR IN...
  • Page 41 Monitor, headphone & alt out features Monitor, headphone & alt out control The Monitor output normally follows the Solo system, any signals that are solo’d can be heard in both the Headphone and Monitor outputs. A Mute button allows the operator to silence the Monitor output, while an EXT MON IN switch permits the operator to monitor an external source on the headphones.A pair of 1/4”...

  • Page 42: Solo Block Diagram

    AUDIO RIGHT SOLO AUDIO LEFT TAP TO LATCH HOLD FOR LEVEL LOCATED UNDER ARMREST HEADPHONE TALK BACK X-Monitor owner’s manual TO METER BRIDGE L SOLO R ∑ SOLO LEFT SOLO SOLO AUDIO AMPS SOLO RIGHT ∑ RIGHT SOLO CONTROL & STATUS...
  • Page 43 Solo features Solo Control System The X-Monitor is equipped with a powerful stereo solo system.Any input or output can be monitored pre-level (PFL) or after level control (AFL), as desired.The system may be set as additive (all channels selected on solo bus), or exclusive, so that only one solo switch is active at a time ("last pressed").
  • Page 44 Matrix 2 Insert Insert Insert Send Send Send Insert Insert Return Return Monitor Main Insert Send Insert Return Ext Mon Ext Mon Input Input X–Monitor Master X-Monitor owner’s manual Matrix 1 Insert Send Insert Return Main Insert Send Insert Return...
  • Page 45 Master module rear panel External Matrix Input connectors (1 through 4) These balanced TRS connectors allow external line level signals to be added to the four Matrix buses.Their levels are controlled by the Ext In pots located in the Matrix master section.
  • Page 46 50/60 HZ DC INPUT ( ON REAR ) 12V LAMP SOCKETS - 2 OR 4 +/- 18V, +12V, +48V ( ON REAR OF METER BRIDGE ) X-Monitor owner’s manual Group 9-12 Rear Panel Lamp To Meter Bridge Group Out Group Out...

  • Page 47: Midi In And Out

    Rear panel features On Master Module Rear Panel Ext TB In connector This bal XLR connector allows an external signal to be fed into the Talkback sec- tion. From there, it can be routed to any of the outputs that are fed by the TB bus. The Ext TB output from the FOH console can be patched into here to allow the FOH engineer to communicate with the stage.

  • Page 48: Microprocessor Control

    Microprocessor control HEADPHONE AND TALKBACK JACKS p. 48 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON LOCATED BELOW ARMREST X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 49 The following is a overview of the controls and indicators of the Mute Controller and the Channels (see diagrams on previous page).The follow- ing information pertains to X-Eight consoles with Rev 1.12 firmware, and X-Monitor consoles with Rev 1.00 firmware. p. 49...
  • Page 50 Microprocessor control p. 1 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 51 Mute controller A)Up/Down Each press of these switches increments or decriments the Patch Display (B). Holding either button down will allow quickly scrolling up or down.The buttons are also used to select the parameters and settings of the system while in Utility mode. B)Display This 4-character alpha-numeric display normally shows the current Patch (1 through 128) being recalled.
  • Page 52 Microprocessor control p. 52 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 53 Mute controller I)GO Each press of this switch increments the Sequenced Mutes by one, the display (B) will reflect this. Also used to activate the displayed Scene when an Up/Down (A) button was used to scroll to a new Scene. In this case, an "*" will be displayed as the first character in the display to indicate that the displayed number is not currently the active Scene.
  • Page 54 Microprocessor control p. 54 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 55 Channel mute controls J)Status LED This bi-color LED, associated with each controlled Mute, shows the condition of that mute. One of 5 possible states is possible: 1)Off- The channel is not controlled by the Mute Controller. 2)Steady Red- The channel is being muted by a Mute Scene. 3)Steady Green- The channel is in Safe Mode, can’t be muted by any Scene.
  • Page 56 Microprocessor control p. 56 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 57 Mute scenes There are nine possible Scene sources: Manual Mute Scenes 1 thru 8, and the Sequence Scene. The Sequence Scene button (G) is the enable switch for the 128 possible Sequenced Scenes. The 8 Manual Mutes are totally independent of the 128 Sequenced Scenes, giving the system a total of 136 possible mute patterns.
  • Page 58 Microprocessor control p. 58 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 59 Copying a mute scene Mute Scenes can be copied from a Sequenced Scene (Patch) to a Manual Mute Scene. Manual Mutes cannot be copied to Sequenced Scenes or to each other.To copy a Sequenced Scene into a Manual Mute Scene, follow the steps outlined below. 1) Press the Edit Preview button (C), it will begin to blink, indicating that the system is in Edit Preview Mode.
  • Page 60 Microprocessor control p. 60 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON typical input or output SAFE PREVIEW MUTE –6 X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 61 The Safe Scene There may be occasions when a channel needs to be made "Safe" from all programmed mutes.This may occur during a show when an on-stage microphone needs to be used as an announce mic, or a switch-over has to be made to a backup channel due to some technical difficulty.The Safe Scene allows a channel to be removed from the control of all Mute Scenes without having to edit any of the scenes.
  • Page 62 Microprocessor control p. 62 mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON HEADPHONE AND TALKBACK JACKS LOCATED BELOW ARMREST X-Monitor owner’s manual...
  • Page 63 Utilities The Mute Controller has a number of parameters that the user can change. A Utility Mode is provided for accessing these settings. The following is a current list of parameters, along with their default and other possible settings.The default setting is shown UNDERLINED.An explanation follows on how to review or change the different settings.
  • Page 64 Microprocessor control p. 64 Mute control panel 1 2 8 SEQUENCED SCENE EDIT EDIT PREVIEW SAFE SINGLE MICRO SCENE UTILITY SEQUENCE SCENE ON X-Monitor owner’s manual...

  • Page 65: Utility Mode

    Changing and reviewing the utility changes The Utility settings can be accessed by entering Utility Mode. Once there, the different para- meters can be changed to suit user’s preferences. The changes stay in effect until they are again modified by the user, or a System Reset is performed (detailed later) which changes them all back to their default settings.

  • Page 66: Power Supply

    -18V p. 65 MODEL: CONSOLE GND ±18V @ 5A CHASSIS GND + 12V @ 4A + 48V @ .75A X-Monitor owner’s manual Console Power Supply + 18V - 18V + 12V + 48V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR...

  • Page 67: Redundant Power Supplies

    Power supply power supply usage Console and power supply grounding Console chassis ground is electrically connected to: the audio ground, pin-1 of XLR connectors, the sleeves of 1/4” sockets, and to the terminal at the rear of the power supply. CONSOLE GROUND The AC third-wire connection in the power supply cable connects the metal chassis of the power supply to safety ground.
  • Page 68 -18V p. 68 MODEL: CONSOLE GND ±18V @ 5A + 12V @ 4A CHASSIS GND + 48V @ .75A X-Monitor owner’s manual Console Power Supply + 18V - 18V + 12V + 48V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR...

  • Page 69: Power Requirements

    Power supply Power supply usage Supply identification The type of power supply can be identified by the model number shown on the back of the chassis and panel label. Power requirements The X-Series power supplies have certain electrical requirements for proper operation. If possible the power supply should be connected to a dedicated circuit.
  • Page 70 -18V p. 70 MODEL: CONSOLE GND ±18V @ 5A CHASSIS GND + 12V @ 4A + 48V @ .75A X-Monitor owner’s manual Console Power Supply + 18V - 18V + 12V + 48V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE—NE PAS OUVRIR...

  • Page 71: Feature Identification

    Power supply Controls Feature identification The various switches, connectors, indicators and controls of the X-Series power supply are called out and described below. Front Panel A) Power switch. Used to turn the unit ON and OFF, it also acts as the circuit breaker for the supply.
  • Page 72 Crest Audio Inc. 16-00 Pollitt Dr., Fairlawn NJ 07410 USA TEL: 201.909.8700 FAX: 201.909.8744 v. 0.9 08/17/01 www.crestaudio.com...

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