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- Page 1 User’s Guide for the C R AT E A U D I O CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer In order to achieve maximum performance from your new Crate Audio Mixer we recommend that you read this user’s guide prior to its use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer Thank You, from Crate Audio. Introduction .......3 Features . -
Page 3: Introduction
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”... -
Page 4: The Mono Input Channels
The Mono Input Channels (1 – 6): CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer MIC IN: An XLR jack for balanced Low-Z mic inputs. When using a condenser mic, the Phantom Power switch (#63, rear panel - page 7) must be activated. LINE: A Tip/Ring/Sleeve 1/4” jack for balanced Hi-Z mics, instruments, drum machines, and similar high impedance line level signals. -
Page 5: The Stereo Input Channels
The Stereo Input Channels (7 – 10): CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer 18 LEFT/MONO: A Tip/Sleeve 1/4” jack for instruments, drum machines, tape/CD chan- nels and similar high impedance signals. For stereo inputs use this jack for the left channel input and the Right jack (#19) for the right channel input. For mono inputs use this jack only. -
Page 6: The Master Section
The Master Section: CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer 33 AUX RET: Returns the stereo or mono signal from an external device. Stereo devices use both the Left and Right jacks; mono devices use only the Left jack. 34 EFF RET: Returns the effected signal from an external effects device. Stereo devices use both the Left and Right jacks;... -
Page 7: The Rear Panel
DIP switch to the On position (switch down). This applies CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer 55 PFL LED: This LED illuminates when any of the PFL or the AFL 56 POWER LED: This LED illuminates when the mixer is plugged into 57 METER: This dual 12-stage LED meter monitors the Main L/R out- 58 MONO: Controls the level of the signal at the Mono jack (#37). -
Page 8: Applications: Basic Mono Operation
Please note that the sample connections shown in the Applications sections are NOT absolute mandates as to how to connect your sound system. They are merely intended to provide a springboard from which you may launch the system that will best suit your particular needs. CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer... -
Page 9: Home Studio
NOTE: You should set your computer software so that it does not send the signal it is recording back through the computer’s audio outputs. If this is not done a slapback delay could result due to the latency of the computer. CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer... -
Page 10: Dj Setup
Use the mixer’s Main L/R fader to adjust the house volume level. (To keep the turntable signals in true stereo, the Pan pots for the left channels must be rotated fully counterclockwise and the Pan pots for the right channels must be rotated fully clockwise. *Two matched mono amplifiers may be used in place of the stereo power amplifier. CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer... -
Page 11: House Of Worship Installation
CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer Applications: House of Worship: In this example the mixer’s Main Outs are used for the sanctuary mix, the Aux outs are used for a platform mix, and a mono signal is provided for the childcare room (or other remote location). -
Page 12: Separating Vocals And Instruments
Depress all of the vocal and instrument channels’ Grp/L/R buttons. Depress the master Group to L/R button. Now you can use the Group 1 fader to control the instrument submix to the Main L/R fader and the Group 2 fader for the vocal submix. CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer... -
Page 13: External Effects And Recorders
Applications: External Effects and Recorders: There are several ways to use the CMX62 with external signal processors (such as effects and delay units, limiters, etc.). For example, any (or all) of the six mono channels may have its own processor patched in by use of the Insert jack (#3, page 4). -
Page 14: Equalization Diagrams
Equalization Diagrams: Each input channel of the CMX62 has three bands of equalization which allows you to alter the tonal characteristics of the input signal. The EQs may be used to add “color” or to compensate for inadequacies of the original signal. They also may be used to cut frequencies which cause unnatural sounds or to de-emphasize over-pronounced tones and to reduce acoustic feedback. -
Page 15: Gain Level Diagram
CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer System Block Diagram: CH. 1 CH. 1 – 6: 6: +48V PEAK -20dB LOW CUT GAIN HIGH MID LOW LINE INSERT CH. 7,9: CH. 7,9: FADER +4/-10 PEAK HIGH MID LOW -20dB CH. 8,10: CH. 8,10:... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
CMX62 Stereo Console Mixer Technical Specifications SYSTEM INPUTS 6 mono mic/line and 2 stereo line input channels 1 stereo aux return 1 stereo effects return 1 stereo tape return CHANNELS 1-6 Low-Z Mic 1 3-pin “XLR” (balanced, pin 2 = “in phase”)
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