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Owner’s Manual

S E R I E S

X-MonitorMixing Console

p.2

Specifications X-Monitor owner’s manual

+0/-1dB 20Hz–20kHz ref 1kHz—any input to any output

any output <.01% THD 20Hz–20kHz @ +15dBu out

mic ein better-than -128dBu 20Hz–20kHz—150ohm source, 60dB gain

channel mute >80dB channel routing >80dB

channel fader attenuation >90dB aux send attenuation >75dB

< +/- 30 degrees, 20Hz–20kHz—mic-in to main-out

mic-in XLR 4k ohm balanced—max voltage gain to group balanced out = 98dB

line-in TRS >10k ohms balanced

left/right/mono—group, aux, matrix—monitor-out all 100 ohms balanced

headphones to drive > eight-ohms

send 50 ohms ground-compensated on TRS jack

return >10k ohms balanced on TRS jack

+4dBu max level +26dBu balanced into >1k ohms

high freq +/- 15dB shelf at 12kHz

hi-mid freq +/- 15dB bell freq range 400Hz–8kHz, Q=1.5

low-mid freq +/- 15dB bell freq range 80Hz–2kHz, Q=1.5

low freq +/- 15dB bell-boost /shelf-cut freq center 80Hz, Q=.7 on boost

high-pass filter -12dB/octave freq range 20Hz–400Hz

separate on-switches for eq and high-pass filter

five-band eq on all main outputs high-pass filter: -12dB/octave freq range 20Hz–400Hz

separate on-switches for eq and high-pass filter

five-segment LED ladder with VU-type response—displays pre-fader signal level

top red-LED warns of impending overload anywhere within the channel

fourteen mechanical VU-type meters with LED illumination

twelve-meters showing group-out

two dedicated solo-meters

pink-noise generator can feed the talk-back section

chassis is powder-coated 14-gauge galvanized steel with internal-bracing

modules are powder-coated 18-gauge galvanized steel with baked-epoxy screening

see dimension-drawing

five-years

frequency response

THD

noise

crosstalk

phase shift

inputs

outputs

insert

nominal output level

input channel eq

output features

channel metering

master metering

signal generator

construction

dimensions and weights

warranty

1

3

4

master section p. 28

microprocessor control p. 48

2group module p. 20

mono input module p. 6Mic and line inputs

5power supply p. 66

p.3

Table of contents

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FormatThis manual uses a format that is intended to be easy to read, yet technical for those who need toknow all the details. For feature descriptions, this is done by devoting the left side of each page to 1)an overall module picture, 2) a block diagram, and 3) a control closeup.These images all pertain to thefeatures and control descriptions on the right side of the page. Also, for certain features like the micro-processor system and the solo system that appear over and over again, references are made to sec-tions devoted to these features.

The intention is to make the manual easy to read while including all the technical details needed forgetting 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.

Conventions

Control IconsThis manual uses little pictures, or icons to illustrate what the control descriptions are referring to.Thismakes it possible to avoid redundant wording and makes the control descriptions clear.

Switch in the UP, non-activated position

Switch in DOWN, activated position

Switch that illuminates when in the DOWN position

Momentary switch that illuminates when activated

Illuminated LED, indicating that its associated feature is activated

Potentiometer

Standard 1/4" TRS jack (used for line level inputs and insert sends)

1/4" TRS jack with normal switching (used on insert returns)

Female XLR input jack

Male XLR output jack

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How to use this manual

InputModule

Controls

Block diagram

BALANCEDIN

INPUTPREAMP

GAIN15 - 70 DB

HPF

LINE

26dBPAD

+48V

XFORMEROPTION

HPF20 - 400HZ

SPLITOUT

LINESW

LINESW

PIN 1 LIFT

PØ

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1 Mono input module X-Monitor owner’s manual

Features

Phantom power +48V48 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 DCvoltage (phantom power) in order to operate.

PadThe mic-input signal is attenuated by 28dB to prevent some signals (e.g. kick drum or

lead vocal) from overloading the preamp stage.The pad is used to bring a hot mic-input sig-nal down to a controllable level.The pad is not functional when the LINE switch is depressed.

LineThe input preamp circuit is set up to accept a mic-level signal. This signal is brought in

via the XLR mic-input connector located on the rear panel.The 1/4" TRS input jack is dis-abled.

The input preamp circuit is set up to accept a line-level signal from either the XLRmic-input connector or the 1/4" TRS input jack,both located on the rear panel.When a plugis inserted into the 1/4" TRS input jack, the XLR mic-input connector is disabled.

Polarity reverse—øThis feature is used for correcting or minimizing polarity and phase related errors. Forexample, occasionally a balanced input connection is reverse-wired before it gets to themixing console.This can happen in microphones, or in snake line interfaces. By using thepolarity reverse feature, this type of error can be corrected.

Normal polarityPolarity inverted

If the 48V phantompower switch isengaged, depressing thisLine switch disconnectsphantom power from themic input XLR.

+

When similar signalsfrom different chan-nels are combined, phasecancellations can occur.

Reversing the polarity of aninput signal often correctssuch phasing errors.

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The 48V switch should not be engaged whenusing standard (dynamic)microphones, or othersources that do not usephantom power.

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Mono input module 1

InputModule

Controls

Block diagram

BALANCEDIN

INPUTPREAMP

GAIN15 - 70 DB

HPF

LINE

26dBPAD

+48V

XFORMEROPTION

HPF20 - 400HZ

SPLITOUT

LINESW

LINESW

PIN 1 LIFT

PØ

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FeaturesGain

The Input gain control range is closely related to the status of the PAD switch and the LINEswitch. In order to establish proper gain structure in the console, input gain settings mustbe set correctly.

LINE—switch-up PAD—switch-up 12 to 72dB of gain can be added the mic-input signal.The impedance at the input XLR is 4kΩ.

LINE—switch-up PAD—switch-down -16 to 44dB of gain can be added to the mic-input signal.The impedance at the input XLR is 4kΩ.

LINE—switch-down PAD—switch-up or -down-10 to 45dB of gain can be added the line-input signal.The impedance at the input XLR and input 1/4" TRS is 20kΩ.

High-pass filter—HPF Proper use of the high-pass filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies withoutsubstantially affecting the program material.Quite often such unwanted low frequencies areincluded with in-coming mic- or line-input signals. For example, stage rumble or wind canbe picked up through vocal mics.The slope of the high-pass filter is -12dB per octave.

HPF

High-pass filter is on.

HPF—variable control

When the high-pass filter is on, this control selects a frequency between 20Hz and400Hz as the point where attenuation begins.

If the channel peakLED is illuminated,first try lowering the input gain control. Only when this method isunsuccessful should the padswitch be engaged.

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p.9

Mono input module 1

InputModule

Controls

Block diagram

NPUTREAMP

GAIN - 70 DB

FOUR BAND EQ

LEVEL

LFLOW MIDHI MIDHF

HPF

X-MONITOR INPUT(24 32 OR 40 FITTED)

HPF20 - 400HZ

FREQ LEVEL LEVELFREQ LEVEL

12 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZ

PRESOURCESELECT

PRESOURMUTE

+10

EQON

PEAK

FADER AMP

PRE-SOURCEAMP

EQ FDR

NO YES+80-6SIG

INPUT METER

PREFADER

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Input EQ featuresMany audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective eq in orderto be part of a good sounding mix.The X-Monitor Input EQ allows the user to tailor theincoming 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. The two mid-bands are bell shapedwith a Q of 2 and a generous overlap of adjacent operating frequencies. An independent,variable high pass filter provides additional problem-solving flexibility.

High frequency—HF

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut at 12 kHz. Shelving eq.

High mid—HM

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut with a Q of 2.

Frequency Continuously sweepable between 400 Hz and 8 kHz.

Low mid—LM

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut with a Q of 2.


Low frequency—LF

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut at 100 Hz. Bell boost / Shelving cut.

Eq onEqualizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be used to make

A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.

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Mono input module 1

InputModuleControls Block diagram

HELECT

SWITCH

T 0 VUS (XLR JACKS)

PUT, PIN 1 FOR GNDERSE

1/4” TRSJACK

XLRJACK

OBEFRANK

LEGENDS

LF

LEVEL

100 HZ

PRESOURCESELECT

PRESOURCEMUTE ?

+10

EQON

K

FADER AMP

PRE-SOURCEAMP

EQ FDR

NO YES

EQ FDR

DIR OUTSELECT

PRE

POST

MUTE

GROUP SENDS1 THRU 121-4

PRE

INPUT CHANMICRO

INTERFACECARD

1 OF 4CIRCUITS

FROMPREV

MODULE

TONEXT

MODULE

1 - LEV

2 - PAN

3 - LEV

4 - PAN

5 - LEV

6 - PAN

7 - LEV

8 - PAN

9 - LEV

10 - PAN

11 - LEV

12 - PAN

5-8PRE

9-12PRE

1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL

3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL

5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL

7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL

11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL

MUTEAND

SOLOCTRL

MIX 1

MIX 2

MIX 3

MIX 4

MIX 5

MIX 6

MIX 7

MIX 8

MIX 9

MIX 10

MIX 11

MIX 12

SOLO

SAFEPREVIEW

9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL

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Mix send features

The X-Monitor input strip has twelve Mix sends. Pre/Post fader switching is done in threegroups of four, 1 through 4, 5 through 8, and 9 through 12.These Mix sends are routed totheir corresponding outputs for creating up to twelve individual mono monitor mixes.Theycan also be configured as stereo pairs, creating up to six stereo mixes.When configured forstereo operation, the odd numbered pot becomes the stereo level control and the evennumbered pot becomes the pan control. Stereo configuration is done in stereo pairs (1&2,3&4, 5&6...) and is selected in the Group output section (see Group output section formore information.

Mix Sends 1-4, 5-8, 9-12

These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the twelve outputs.Unity gain occursat the the zero (1 - 2 o’clock) setting.

In mono mode, each control independently determines the send level for the respectivemix. When stereo mode is selected, the top (odd numbered) control sets signal level whilethe bottom (even numbered) control pans the signal between odd and even group buses(odd = left, even = right).

Mix PRE switches 1-4, 5-8, 9-12The PRE switches determine the source for the three groups of four MIX sends.The sig-nal that these switches use for the PRE setting can be further defined by changing the posi-tion of a couple of internal jumpers. See INTERNAL JUMPER OPTIONS.

MIX SENDS are post-insert, post-eq, post-mute, post-faderMIX SENDS are post-insert, post-eq, post-mute, pre-fader

Safe previewSafe Preview LED

See LOCAL MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL section

Mute

Mute switchSee LOCAL MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL section

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With a FOH Console,it's typical to makeAux sends Post-faderfor driving effects, and Pre-fader when used for moni-tors. With a Stage MonitorConsole such as the X-Monitor, all Mix Sends arenormally set for Post-Fader;the Engineer uses theChannel fader to control thelevel to all mixes.

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Mono input module 1


HELECT

SWITCH

T 0 VUS (XLR JACKS)


1/4” TRSJACK

XLRJACK

OBEFRANK

LEGENDS

LF

LEVEL

100 HZ

PRESOURCESELECT

PRESOURCEMUTE ?

+10

EQON

K

FADER AMP

PRE-SOURCEAMP

EQ FDR

NO YES

EQ FDR

DIR OUTSELECT

PRE

POST

MUTE


PRE

INPUT CHANMICRO

INTERFACECARD

1 OF 4CIRCUITS

FROMPREV

MODULE

TONEXT

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1 - LEV

2 - PAN

3 - LEV

4 - PAN

5 - LEV

6 - PAN

7 - LEV

8 - PAN

9 - LEV

10 - PAN

11 - LEV

12 - PAN

5-8PRE

9-12PRE

1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL

3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL

5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL

7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL

11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL

MUTEAND

SOLOCTRL

MIX 1

MIX 2

MIX 3

MIX 4

MIX 5

MIX 6

MIX 7

MIX 8

MIX 9

MIX 10

MIX 11

MIX 12

SOLO

SAFEPREVIEW

9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL

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Level meter features

Level meterEach input includes a five-segment LED meter for visually moni-

toring signal levels.This is essential for setting up and maintaining proper gain structure.

Peak indicator—PKThe input signal is monitored at several points throughout the channel.These points

are the mic preamp, the EQ stage and the fader stage. Overload at any of these stages willcause the red peak-LED to light.The channel gain should reduced if this occurs.

Signal level LEDsThese three LEDs light up at +8—yellow,0—green,and -6 dB—green.This level range

-6 to +8 is the optimum operating range.Compressed or relatively constant signals shouldremain close to 0.

Signal present indicator—SIGThis green-LED varies in brightness in response to signal levels between -40 dB and -

6 dB.L E D

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Mono input module 1


HELECT

SWITCH

T 0 VUS (XLR JACKS)


1/4” TRSJACK

XLRJACK

OBEFRANK

LEGENDS

LF

LEVEL

100 HZ

PRESOURCESELECT

PRESOURCEMUTE ?

+10

EQON

K

FADER AMP

PRE-SOURCEAMP

EQ FDR

NO YES

EQ FDR

DIR OUTSELECT

PRE

POST

MUTE


PRE

INPUT CHANMICRO

INTERFACECARD

1 OF 4CIRCUITS

FROMPREV

MODULE

TONEXT

MODULE

1 - LEV

2 - PAN

3 - LEV

4 - PAN

5 - LEV

6 - PAN

7 - LEV

8 - PAN

9 - LEV

10 - PAN

11 - LEV

12 - PAN

5-8PRE

9-12PRE

1-2 LEV/PAN CTRL

3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL

5-6 LEV/PAN CTRL

7-8 LEV/PAN CTRL

11-12 LEV/PAN CTRL

MUTEAND

SOLOCTRL

MIX 1

MIX 2

MIX 3

MIX 4

MIX 5

MIX 6

MIX 7

MIX 8

MIX 9

MIX 10

MIX 11

MIX 12

SOLO

SAFEPREVIEW

9-10 LEV/PAN CTRL

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Bus assignment features

In addition to providing full variable send capabilities in the Mix section, the X-Monitor alsooffers audio grouping facilities for sending input signals to the output matrix section, anddirectly to the A and B output masters for creating additional mixes. All assignments arenormally derived Post-fader(post-eq and post-mute).

Bus assignments 13, 14, 15 & 16The input signal is assigned to Buses 13 thru 16 which feed Matrix 1 - 4, located above

the master control section.The feed to Buses 13-16 is normally Post-fader.All Bus 13-16sends (from Inputs and Groups) can be globally switched to Pre-fader by using the 13-16PRE switch, located in the Master section.

A Bus assignment The Input signal is assigned to the main A output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.

B Bus assignment The Input signal is assigned to the main B output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.

Input fader

The 100mm channel fader is the primary level control for all Post-fader signals being sentto any of the console’s mix buses.The fader offers greater than 90dB of attenuation and upto 10dB of boost . Normal operation is between -10 and 0.

Solo switchPressing this momentary switch will include (illuminate) or exclude (not-illuminated)

the channel from the consoles solo system.See Master Control Section for information onSolo options.

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Mono input module 1

InputModule

X-Monitor rear-view (28 channel, 40 position frame shown)

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

X–Monitor Input

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

X–Monitor Input

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

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Pin 1 Lift

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

X–Monitor Input

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

X–Monitor Input

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

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Insert

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Split Out

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Send

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Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

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Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

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X–Monitor Input

Insert

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

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Insert

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Send

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Insert

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Send

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Send

Rtn

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X–Monitor Input

Insert

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Send

C

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Send

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Split Out

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Send

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Split Out

Bal Input

Send

X–Monitor Group 1–4

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 4

T= OUT +

R= G COMPS= GND

T= IN +

R= IN –S= GND

1

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1= GND2= OUT +3= OUT –

2

13

1= GND2= IN +3= IN –

XLR Female XLR Male 1/4” Output 1/4” Input

Ext InputLocal RtnInsert RtnCommon Rtn

Alt OutputInsert Send

Split OutMain OutGroup OutMatrix OutMonitor OutTalkback Out

Mic InTalkback In

4Group Out

C

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 3

3Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 2

2Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 1

1Group Out

4 3 2 1


CommonReturn R

C

CommonReturn L

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 8

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Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 7

7Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 6

6Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 5

5Group Out

8 7 6 5

In • MIDI • Out

To Meter BridgeLampDim

DC IN


1= +12V2= +18V3= AGND4= AGND5= DGND6= +48V7= –18V

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3 4 5

6 7

C

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Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 12

12Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 11

11Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 10

10Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 9

9Group Out

12 11 10 9

InsertSend

Matrix 4

X–Monitor Master

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out

MonitorOutL

MonitorOutR

InsertSend

InsertReturn

MainOutB

MainOutA

AltOutB

AltOutA

Ext MonInputR

ExtTBIn

TBOut

C

InsertSend

InsertReturn

InsertSend

Matrix 3

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 2

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 1

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out Out Out

4 3 2 1

Ext MonInput

L

Block diagram

BALANCEDIN

INPUTPREAMP

GAIN15 - 70 DB

FOUR BAND EQ

LEVEL

LFLOW MIDHI MIDHF

HPF

LINE

26dBPAD

DIRECT OUT

INSERT SEND

+48V

X-MONITOR INPUT(24 32 OR 40 FITTED)

XFORMEROPTION

HPF20 - 400HZ

FREQ

BAL INSERT RTN

LEVEL LEVELFREQ LEVEL

12 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 80 - 2 KHZ 100 HZSPLITOUT

LINESW

LINESW

PIN 1 LIFT

PRESOURCESELECT

PRESOURCEMUTE ?

+10

EQON

PEAK

FADER AMP

PRE-SOURCEAMP

EQ FDR

NO YES+80-6SIG

INPUT METER

PREFADER

POSTFADER

EQ FDR

DIR OUTSELECT

PRE

POST

P

GC

GC

MUTE


PRE

INPUT CHANMICRO

INTERFACECARD

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FROMPREV

MODULE

TONEXT

MODULE

1 - LEV

2 - PAN

3 - LEV

4 - PAN

5 - LEV

5-8PRE

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3-4 LEV/PAN CTRL

MUTEAND

SOLOCTRL

MIX 1

MIX 2

MIX 3

MIX 4

SOLO

SOLO LEFT

RC

5SOLO RIGHT

SOLO CONTROL& SWITCHING

SAFEPREVIEW

POSTFADER

CONTROL

PRE-FADER

POST-FADER

Ø

Rear Connector Panel

Rtn

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X–Monitor Input

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

C

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Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

Pin 1 Lift

Insert

Dir Out

Split Out

Bal Input

Send

Rtn

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Rear panel features

Direct out 1/4" TRS jack

The input channel's signal is available at this output jack.The D.O.signal is derivedPost-fader (post-eq and post-mute).This output jack is ground-compensated.

Insert pointsSeparate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the facilities for inserting an external signal processor intothe signal path of the input channel.

Insert send

This jack serves as an output for connection to the input of a signal processor.The signal is derived after the mic preamp and HPF but before the eq section.Plugging a 1/4"TRS plug into this jack does not break the signal flow of the channel.This output jack isground-compensated.

Insert return

The output of a signal processor is fed to this jack. It can accept a balanced orunbalanced signal and is located pre-eq. Plugging a 1/4" TRS plug into this jack breaks thenormal signal flow of the channel.

Passive splitter featuresThe 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 theneed for a separate splitter box.

Pin 1 liftWhen this button is depressed, the XLR Mic-In and Splitter-Out Pin-1 connection is

isolated from the chassis ground of the console.The Pin-1connection is maintained betweenthe two jacks, but is isolated from the mixer ground.NOTE: When the Pin-1 Lift switch is depressed, the phantom power (+48V) from the X-Monitor won’t function for that XLR input. Phantom power needs the Pin-1 ground con-nection for the return path for the +48 volts.

Balanced Input XLR connector—Bal In

This balanced female XLR (Pin 2 Hot) accepts a low-impedance microphone signal,ora line-level signal, depending on position of the LINE switch on the front panel.

Splitter Out

This male XLR allows the channel input to be patched to another piece of audioequipment, such as a front-of-house console. It is simply a parallel connection of whateveris plugged into the Input XLR.NOTE:All pins (1,2,3) are wired in parallel with the corresponding pins of the female XLR.The Pin-1 Lift does NOT disconnect any of these parallel connections.

T= OUT +

R= G COMP

S= GND

T= OUT +

R= G COMP

S= GND

p.19

Mono input module 1

2 Output groups X-Monitor owner’s manual

GroupModule PairControls

Block diagram

TB TOGROUP

∑

X-MONITOR GROUP(1 OF 12 SHOWN)

GROUPMIX AMP


GROUPSOLO

LOCAL RTNSOLO

GROUP PRE FDRPOST FDR

LOC RTN PREPOST

GROUPMICROINTER-FACECARD

1 OF 4CIRCUITSSHOWN

GROUPMUTE

LOCAL RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW

SAFEPREVIEW

FROMMASTERMICROCARD

TOINPUTMICROCARDS

HPF

HPF20 - 400HZ

MUTESOLOAND

STEREOCTRL

SIGNALPRESENT

PEAK

GROUPFADER AMP

GRP PREFADER

STEREOPAIR

GRP STEREO CTRL:SW ON ODD GRP

LED ON EVEN GRP


COMMON RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW

LEV/PAN CTRL(TO INPUTS)

WHEN SELECTED FOR STEREO PAIR OPERATION:CORRESPONDING INPUT SEND PAIR IS RECONFIGUREDFOR 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.

MIX1 TO 12

TBFEED

LOCALRETURN

BALINSERT RTN

GROUPRETURN(TO EQ)

+6

LOCAL RTNMUTE

LOC RTNPOST

LOC RTNPRE

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP

COMMONRETURN

+6

COMMON RTNMUTE

COM RTNPOST

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP

COMMON RTNFEED L & R

FROMMASTERS 1 & 2

LEFTIN

RIGHTIN

+6

GRP POSTFADER

GRP PREFADER

MIX 13-16MUTE IF SET PRE ?

NO YESGROUPMUTE

GROUPINSERT SEND

GROUP FIVE BAND EQ

MID LO MID200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K

EQON

LF40 TO 800

LEV LEVQF LEVQF LEVF

GROUPMUTE

+10

GRP POSTFADER

XFORMEROPTION

GROUPBAL OUT

GROUP OUT( TO METERBRIDGE )

GC

Ø

LEV

HI MIDHF400 TO 8K2-16K

QF F

13

MIX 1314

MIX 1415

MIX 1516

MIX 16

A

MIX AB

MIX B

MAIN RIBBON:TO MIX AMPS& PRE CTRL

13-16 PRE CTRL( FROM MASTER 2 )

GROUPASSIGN

TO MIXES13 THRU 16

GROUP ASSIGNTO MIXES A & B

p. 20

Output EQ featuresThe five-band output EQ consists of two semi-parametric bands and three full parametricbands.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. All bands offer a generous overlap of adjacent oper-ating frequencies.

High frequency—HF

Frequency Continuously sweepable between 2 kHz and 16 kHz.

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving eq.

High mid—HM


Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut.

Mid frequencies—MF


Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7


Low mid—LM


Q (Bandwidth) Continuously variable between 3 and .7.


Low frequency—LF

Frequency Continuously sweepable between 40 Hz and 800 Hz.

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving eq.

Eq onEqualizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be used to

make A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.

HPFHigh pass filter is on.The high pass filter cuts low frequencies to eliminate rumble

and feedback with minimal effect on program material.

HPF Frequency

Continuously variable between 20 Hz and 400 Hz.The high pass filter has a slope of-12 dB per octave.

p.21

Output groups 2


Block diagram

LOCALRETURN

+6

LOCAL RTNMUTE

LOC RTNPOST

LOC RTNPRE

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP

COMMONRETURN

+6

COMMON RTNMUTE

COM RTNPOST

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP


FROMMASTERS 1 & 2

LEFTIN

RIGHTIN

GRP POSTFADER

GRP PREFADER

SGROUPMUTE

p. 22


Output featuresLocal Return

Each Output group has its own local return.This external input appears as a 1/4” TRS bal-anced line level input connector on the module rear panel.



Mute


Local return level

Controls the level of the local return signal into the group.


the local return from the consoles solo system. See Master Control Section for informa-tion on Solo options.

Common ReturnThe X-Monitor has a pair of 1/4” TRS balanced line level input connectors on the modulerear panel.Any signals patched into these jacks are available to all of the output groups.



Mute


Common return level

Controls the level of the Common return into the group.

Left in / Right in assignment buttonsThese buttons are used to assign the Left, Right or both of the Common return sig-

nals to the output group.

L E D

L E D

p.23

Output groups 2


Block diagram


GROUPSOLO

LOCAL RTNSOLO


LOC RTN PREPOST


1 OF 4CIRCUITSSHOWN

GROUPMUTE

LOCAL RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW

SAFEPREVIEW

FROMMASTERMICROCARD

TOINPUTMICROCARDS

MUTESOLOAND

STEREOCTRL

STEREOPAIR


LED ON EVEN GRP

COMMON RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW



+

LOC RTNPOST

LOC RTPRE

TO GROUPMIX AMP

CORE

+6

COMMON RTNMUTE

COM RTNPOST

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP

+6

GRP POSTFADER

GRP PREFADER


NO YESGROUPMUTE

GROUP FIVE BAND EQ


EQON

LF40 TO 800


13

MIX 1314

MIX 1415

MIX 1516

MIX 16

A

MIX AB

MIX B



GROUPASSIGN

TO MIXES13 THRU 16


p. 24


Output featuresOutput Control

Talk toThe 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 reverseThe polarity of the Group output is reversed.

Stereo PairThis switch with accompanying LED globally sets the configuration of the input

Mix pots associated with each pair of outputs. For each odd/even pair, the Mix send potsare configured as Level / Pan.The odd numbered control sets the level, and the even num-bered control adjusts the stereo placement (pan).



Mute


PK / SIGThe Peak / Signal level LED indicates the output level. It illuminates green, varying in

intensity with the level of the audio signal. Red (Peak) indicates peaks and distortion. Peakis sensed both before and after the fader, while signal level is sensed before the fader only.

Bus assignments 13, 14, 15 & 16The Group signal is assigned to Buses 13-16 which feed Matrix 1 - 4, located above

the master control section.The feed to Buses 13-16 is normally Post-fader.All Bus 13-16sends (from Inputs and Groups) can be globally switched to Pre-fader by using the 13-16PRE switch, located in the Master section.

Bus A assignment The Group signal is assigned to the main A output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.

Bus B assignment The Group signal is assigned to the main B output bus.This feed is always Post-fader.

Group faderThe 100mm fader controls the level of the Group output and any Post-fader send.


the group from the consoles solo system. See Master Control Section for information onSolo options.

L E D

L E D

L E D

p.25

Output groups 2


Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 4

T= OUT +

R= G COMPS= GND

T= IN +

R= IN –S= GND

1

23

1= GND2= OUT +3= OUT –

2

13

1= GND2= IN +3= IN –

XLR Female XLR Male 1/4” Output 1/4” Input

Ext InputLocal RtnInsert RtnCommon Rtn

Alt OutputInsert Send

Split OutMain OutGroup OutMatrix OutMonitor OutTalkback Out

Mic InTalkback In

4Group Out

C

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 3

3Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 2

2Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 1

1Group Out

4 3 2 1


CommonReturn R

C

CommonReturn L

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 8

8Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 7

7Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 6

6Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 5

5Group Out

8 7 6 5

In • MIDI • Out


DC IN



1 2

3 4 5

6 7

C

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 12

12Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 11

11Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 10

10Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 9

9Group Out

12 11 10 9

Group Output Rear Panel

Outputs 9-12 Outputs 5-8 Outputs 1-4

MVLE

TLE

MAINRIBBONCABLE

-50 WAY TB TO

GROUP

∑

X-MONITOR GROUP(1 OF 12 SHOWN)

GROUPMIX AMP


GROUPSOLO

LOCAL RTNSOLO


LOC RTN PREPOST


1 OF 4CIRCUITSSHOWN

GROUPMUTE

LOCAL RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW

SAFEPREVIEW

FROMMASTERMICROCARD

TOINPUTMICROCARDS

HPF

HPF20 - 400HZ

MUTESOLOAND

STEREOCTRL

SIGNALPRESENT

PEAK

GROUPFADER AMP

GRP PREFADER

STEREOPAIR


LED ON EVEN GRP


COMMON RTNMUTE

SAFEPREVIEW



MIX1 TO 12

TBFEED

LOCALRETURN

BALINSERT RTN

GROUPRETURN(TO EQ)

+6

LOCAL RTNMUTE

LOC RTNPOST

LOC RTNPRE

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP

COMMONRETURN

+6

COMMON RTNMUTE

COM RTNPOST

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP


FROMMASTERS 1 & 2

LEFTIN

RIGHTIN

+6

GRP POSTFADER

GRP PREFADER


NO YESGROUPMUTE

GROUPINSERT SEND

GROUP FIVE BAND EQ


EQON

LF40 TO 800

LEV LEVQF LEVQF LEVF

GROUPMUTE

+10

GRP POSTFADER

XFORMEROPTION

GROUPBAL OUT

GROUP OUT( TO METERBRIDGE )

GC

Ø

LEV


QF F

13

MIX 1314

MIX 1415

MIX 1516

MIX 16

A

MIX AB

MIX B



GROUPASSIGN

TO MIXES13 THRU 16


Block diagram

p. 26


Output featuresOutput Connectors - Each Group

Group Out

Male XLR carries the post fader Group output signal. This output is designed todrive output impedances greater than 600 ohms. The associated group metering followssignal levels that appear on this output connector.

Insert Send & ReturnSeparate 1/4" TRS jacks are used for pre fader insert connectors. Signal is fedfull time to ground compensated insert send connector. When a connector is

plugged into the fully balanced 1/4" return jack, the internal signal path is broken, with theexternal (processed) signal continuing its signal flow through the module. This pair of con-nectors is used to "patch" external signal processing such as 1/3 octave EQ into the mod-ule’s signal path.

Local return

1/4” TRS jack- Balanced (can accept balanced or unbalanced inputs).This inputfeeds the group by way of the front panel "Local Return" controls. This may be used tobring effects inputs or external mixes into the mix group output channel.

Common return (On Rear of Module 5-8)

A pair of 1/4” TRS jacks- Balanced (can accept balanced or unbalanced inputs).Signals into these jacks are sent to the Common-return controls on the Master module.Two separate inputs are provided to allow a common left and right signal to feed any of the12 group mix output channels. Master On switches are provided as well as pre and postfader Solo switching and master level controls. This section may be used to feed referenceor click tracks to any of the 12 main output mixes, or common ambience effects.

T= IN +

R= IN –

S= GND

T= IN +

R= IN –

S= GND

T= OUT +

R= G COMP

S= GND

p.27

Output groups 2

X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (UPPER AREA)

∑

MIX AMPA

TALKBACK

PK

SIG

MIX AINST RTN

TO EQ 1SELECT

-SWITCH BETWEEN

MTX 1 OR MIX A

A - PREFADER

PRE-FADER

POST-FADER

∑

MIX AMPB

MIX BINSERT

SEND RTN

TALKBACK

MIX BINST RTN

TO EQ 2SELECT

-SWITCH BETWEEN

MTX 2 OR MIX B

B - PREFADER

MIX AINSERT

SEND RTN

MIX A - LOCATED ON MASTER 1

MIX A

MIX B

TBFEED

TBFEED

5-BAND EQ

5-BAND EQ

TO SOLO&

MICRO

GC

GC

PK

SIG

MIX BMUTEPRE-FADER

POST-FADER

MUTE AND SOLO SWITCHING(MICRO CONTROLLED)

MATRIX 1 (2)MIX AMP

MATRIXINSERT

SEND RTN MATRIXINST RTN

TO EQ 1 (2)—

CAN SELECT EQTO BE ON EITHER

MATRIX 1 (2) -DEFAULTOR MIX A (B)-SWITCHED

∑

MATRIX 1 (2) - LOCATED ON MASTER 1 (2)( MATRIX 1 SHOWN, MATRIX 2 IS IDENTICAL )

MATRIXEXT IN

EXT IN

∑MIX 13 (14)MIX AMP

OUT 13

MATRIX 3 (4)MIX AMP

MATRIXINSERT

SEND RTNMATRIX

INST RTN TO EQ 3 (4)—

ALWAYS ONMATRIX PATH

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXMUTE

∑OUT 14

OUT 15

OUT 16

MATRIXEXT IN

MIX 15 (16)MIX AMP

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXPOST-FADER

MATRIX 3 (4)TO A (B)

MATRIX TALKBACK(FROM MASTER 2)


ALLOWS MATRIX 3 AND 4TO BE ADDED INTO

MIX A AND BTO MIX A (B)

TO MATRIX MIXES

TO MATRIX MIXES

MATRIX 1 AND 2 HAVE EQSTHAT CAN BE SWITCHED

INTO THE MIX A AND BPATHS INSTEAD OF THEDEFAULT MATRIX PATH

MATRIX 3 & 4 HAVE DEDICATEDEQS, AND THE MATRIX

OUTPUTS CAN BE ADDEDINTO MIXES A AND B

MIX13 (14)

MIX15 (16)

OUT15 (16)

OUT 13

OUT 14

OUT 15

OUT 16

5-BAND EQ

5-BAND EQ

TO SOLO&

MICRO


TO SOLO BUS & MICRO INTERFACE

GC

GC

EXT IN

∑

FROM MIX A (B)INSERT RETURN

LEV FR LEV FR LEV FR LEV

FROM MATRIX 1 (2)INSERT RETURN

5-BAND EQ - NORMALLY ON MATRIX PATH( 1 OF 4 SHOWN )


PATH SWITCHING BETWEENMATRIX AND MAIN MIX ONLY

AVAILABLE ON EQ 1 & 2

FIVE BAND EQ (1 OF 4)

LEV

MIDHI MIDHF

FR

LO MID400 TO 8K 200 TO 4K 100 TO 2K12K

LF20 TO 400

EQON

EQ TOMIX A (B)

TO MIX A (B)PRE-FADER

TO MATRIX 1 (2)PRE-FADER




SOLO

+10

MATRIX 3 (4)BAL OUT

MATRIXLEVEL MATRIX

POST-FADER


MUTE

SOLO

+10

B - POSTFADER

XFORMEROPTION

MIX BBAL OUT

MUTE

SOLO

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXMUTE

+10

MTX - POSTFADER

MUTE

MIX BLEVEL

MATRIXLEVEL


MATRIX 1 (2)BAL OUT


SOLO

MIX AMUTE

+10

A - POSTFADER

MIX ABAL OUT

MIX ALEVEL

MUTE

Ø


MIX B - LOCATED ON MASTER 2

OUT13 (14)

XFORMEROPTION

Ø

Block diagramsX-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (LOWER AREA)

SUMMONO

MONITORLEVEL

MONITOR OUTLEFT RIGHT

EXTERNAL TALKBACKOUT IN

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOAUTOMUTE

MONITORMUTE

COMMON RETURNLEFT RIGHT

COM RTN - RMASTER LEV

COM RTN - LMASTER LEV

M1

SOLOCOM L

TO SOLOMIX L&R

FROMPOST-FADER

CTRL

TALKBACKAUDIO

TB AUDIOTO MATRIX

1 TRU 4

TO INPUTSAND GROUPS

CHANGES MIXES13 THRU 16

TO PRE-FADER INSTEADOF DEFAULT POST-FADER

TB AUDIO(TO RIBBON)

LOCATED UNDER ARMREST

TAP TOLATCH

-HOLD FOR

MOMENTARY

M2 M3

TBLEVEL

( B )

SOLO CONTROLCOMMON RETURN

COMMON RETURNLEFT & RIGHT

TO ALL GROUPS

SOLOCOM R

MIX A & BCONTROLSLOCATED ON

MASTER 1

TALK BACK+48 VOLTOFF / ON

+48V

TALK BACKIN

PINKNOISE

PINKNOISEGEN

TBSWITCHLOGIC

TALK ON

TBLEVEL

( A )

TB

X-MONITOR BLK DIA-REV1.2-7/27/01

TBOUT

EXT TBON

LEFT RIGHT

+10

ON

SOLOCTRL

+10

ON

TALK TOMATRIX

13-16PRE-FADE

Ø

A B

TB

MUTE

SOLO

SAFEPREV

SEE BLOCK DIAGFOR DETAILS >

SIGPK

X-Monitor Block DiagramMICRO MUTE CONTROL

HEADPHONEOUT

HPLEVEL

EXTMON

IN

SOLOAUDIORIGHT

SOLOAUDIOLEFT

ALTLEVEL

A-BTO ALT

MIX A- PRE -MIX B

GC

GC

MASTERMICROINTER-FACECARD

-INPUT &GROUP

CONTROL

EXT MONITOR INLEFT RIGHT

INPUTPRIORITY

POSTFADER

∑

∑

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOMIX

AMPS

TO METER BRIDGEL SOLO R

M4

SOLOACTIVECLEAR

LASTPRESSED

INPUT

OUTPUT- ACTIVE -

ALTERNATE OUTLEFT RIGHT

SOLO CONTROL & STATUS

SOLO LEFT

SOLO RIGHT

TORIGHTSIDE

-INPUTMICROCARDS

TOLEFTSIDE

-GROUPMICROCARDS

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

GOSEQUENCESCENE ON

128

p. 28

3 Master section X-Monitor owner’s manual

Master Module Summary

The MASTER module of X-Monitor serves multiple purpose.The module contains the following sections:

• Matrix Output EQ and high pass filter• Matrix Output mix• Matrix Output control• A and B Output control with 100mm faders• Common Return master control• Microprocessor Mute Controller• Monitor control with 100mm fader• Alternate and Headphone Outputs• Talkback Control• Solo Control

Matrix section

X-Monitor includes a unique matrix output system. Signal is assigned from Input and/orGroup modules into a mix bus section. These mix buses contains no front panel control oroutput connectors, but rather are a source for the matrix system. Four output matrixes areincluded. Each has separate control of master levels from mixes 13, 14, 15, and 16, as well asan external input connector. Each matrix output includes level control, Solo switch andmicroprocessor mute system.A five-band output EQ is available on each matrix output.

The matrix section may be used in a number of different ways:

Effects Sends - The most basic application of the matrix system is to feed effects devices fromindividual input channels without any required re-patching. When used in this application,matrix 1 would have mix 13 level control set to unity with all other level controls on matrix1 (except output level) set fully counter-clockwise (or off). Matrix 2 would have mix 14 levelcontrol set to unity with all other level controls on matrix 2 (except output level) set fullycounter-clockwise (or off). This same set up would be repeated with matrix 3 (mix 15) andmatrix 4 (mix16).

p.29

Master section 3

MIX AMP

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXPOST-FADER





TO MATRIX MIXES

T6)









LEV

MIDHI MIDHF

FR


LF20 TO 400

EQON

EQ TOMIX A (B)






p. 30


Output EQ featuresThe 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 bandsoffer a generous overlap of adjacent operating frequencies.These Output EQs are normal-ly assigned to the Matrix Outputs.The first two (1 & 2) can be switched over to the Bus Aand Bus B Outputs with the EQ to A (B) switches.

high frequency—HF

Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving eq at 12kHz.

high mid—HM



mid frequencies—MF



Low mid—LM



Low frequency—LF

Frequency Continuously sweepable between 20 Hz and 400 Hz.


Eq onEqualizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be used to make

A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.

EQ TO A (B)

The EQ is in the Matrix signal path, the Bus A (B) path is flat (no EQ).

The EQ is switched to the Bus A(B) signal path, the Matrix path is flat (no EQ).

MTX TO A (B)

The post-fader Matrix signal is fed into the Bus A (B) mix. Matrix 3 can feed Bus A,Matrix 4 can feed Bus B.An internal jumper allows this feed to be changed to Matrix pre-fader.

p.31

Master section 1


OUT 13

MATRIX 3 (4)MIX AMP

MATRIXINSERT

SEND RTNMATRIX

INST RTN TO EQ 3 (4)—

ALWAYS ONMATRIX PATH

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXMUTE

∑OUT 14

OUT 15

OUT 16

MATRIXEXT IN

MIX 15 (16)MIX AMP

MATRIXPRE-FADER

MATRIXPOST-FADER






TO MATRIX MIXES

MATRIX 3 & 4 HAVE DEDICATEDEQS, AND THE MATRIX

OUTPUTS CAN BE ADDEDINTO MIXES A AND BMIX

15 (16)

OUT15 (16)

5-BAND EQ



GC

EXT IN

∑









LEV

MIDHI MIDHF

FR


LF20 TO 400

EQON

EQ TOMIX A (B)






+10

MATRIX 3 (4)BAL OUT

MATRIXLEVEL MATRIX

POST-FADER

MUTE

SOLO

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3 Master Section X-Monitor owner’s manual

Matrix Mix featuresThe Matrix section is fed from the internal Bus 13 thru 16 signals.These internal buses gettheir signal from the Input and Groups via the Bus 13-16 assignment switches.The assign-ment to Buses 13-16 is normally post-fader, a master switch globally changes this to pre-fader. Each Matrix also has its own External input which can be mixed in with the Bus 13-16 signals.The External Input signal comes from the four 1/4” TRS jacks located on the rearof the Master Module.

13- Bus 13 mix level into the Matrix.




EXT IN- External Input mix level into the Matrix, from TRS jack on rear panel

MUTE- Micro-controllable mute control. See Micro-instructions for operation.

LEV- Master Level control for Matrix output.

SOLO- Allows monitoring of the Matrix signal in the Solo system.This feed followsthe master SOLO MODE switch.Pre-fader monitors the actual Matrix mix-bus,Post-Fadermonitors the Matrix signal after the Master Level and Mute controls. In the X-Monitor, theSolo system makes a distinction between Inputs and Outputs.The Matrix Solo is treated asan Output by the Solo system. See the Solo Section of the manual for details on the differ-ent Solo functions and modes.

p.33

Master section 3

X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (UPPER AREA)

∑

MIX AMPA

TALKBACK

PK

SIG

MIX AINST RTN

TO EQ 1SELECT

-SWITCH BETWEEN

MTX 1 OR MIX A

A - PREFADER

PRE-FADER

POST-FADER

∑

MIX AMPB

MIX BINSERT

SEND RTN

TALKBACK

MIX BINST RTN

TO EQ 2SELECT

-SWITCH BETWEEN

MTX 2 OR MIX B

B - PREFADER

MIX AINSERT

SEND RTN

MIX A - LOCATED ON MASTER 1

MIX A

MIX B

TBFEED

TBFEED

5-BAND EQ

5-BAND EQ

TO SOLO&

MICRO

GC

GC

PK

SIG

MIX BMUTEPRE-FADER

POST-FADER


TO SOLO&

MICRO

+10

B - POSTFADER

XFORMEROPTION

MIX BBAL OUT

MUTE

SOLO

MIX BLEVEL


SOLO

MIX AMUTE

+10

A - POSTFADER

MIX ABAL OUT

MIX ALEVEL

MUTE

Ø

MIX B - LOCATED ON MASTER 2

XFORMEROPTION

Ø

Block DiagramModule

p.34


Bus A & Bus B master controls

The Bus A and Bus B circuits are internal mix buses that can be fed from any Input or Groupmodule by using the A and B assignment switches located next to the fader on each mod-ule.The feed to these buses is always post-fader.These buses are similar to the Bus 13-16internal buses except that:1) The feed to Bus A & B is always post-fader. Feed to Bus 13-16 can be globally switchedto pre-fader.2) The Bus A & B circuits have their own master faders with TB, Polarity, programmableMute and Solo switches. Bus 13-16 circuits only feed the matrix section.

SIG/ PK (Signal/Peak)

This dual-color LED shows the signal conditions within the Bus A (B) circuits.Varyingintensity GREEN shows signal present at the mix bus, RED indicates that signals areapproaching or have exceeded clip levels anywhere within the circuits.The Peak circuit mon-itors the mix bus and the pre and post fader signals.The LED will illuminate RED when anysignal comes within 3dB of clipping.

TLK TO (Talk To)

This switch (when depressed) allows the signal from the TalkBack section to be mixedinto the Bus A (B) circuits.

Ø (Polarity Reverse)The polarity of the Bus A (B) output is reversed when this switch is depressed.

MUTE (Micro-Programmable)

This switch mutes the Bus A (B) outputs.The SAFE/PREV LED located directly belowthe switch shows mico-mute status.See the Mico Section of the Owner’s manual for detailson its operation.

FaderThis 100mm fader controls the level of the post-fader output from Bus A (B)

SOLO

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 systemmakes a distinction between Inputs and Outputs.The Bus A (B) solo is treated as an Outputby the Solo system. Both the pre-fader and post-fader signals can be monitored, See theSolo Section of the manual for details on the different solo functions and modes.

L E D

p.35

Master section 3

Group Module PanelMaster Module Panel

Rear Panel (Group 5-8)


CommonReturn R

C

CommonReturn L

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 8

8Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 7

7Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 6

6Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 5

5Group Out

8 7 6 5

block diagram (Group)

COMMONRETURN

+6

COMMON RTNMUTE

COM RTNPOST

LEVEL

TO GROUPMIX AMP


FROMMASTERS 1 & 2

LEFTIN

RIGHTIN

block diagram (Master)

SOLOAUTOMUTE

MONITORMUTE

COMMON RETURNLEFT RIGHT


COM RTN - LMASTER LEV

SOLOCOM L

TO SOLOMIX L&R

FROMPOST-FADER

CTRL

SOLO CONTROLCOMMON RETURN


TO ALL GROUPS

SOLOCOM R

+10

ON

+10

ON

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Common Return InputsTwo separate inputs are provided to allow a common left and right signal to feed anyof the 12 group mix output channels. Master On switches are provided as well aspre and post fader Solo switching and master level controls. This section may beused to feed reference or click tracks to any of the 12 main output mixes, or com-mon ambience effects.The input jacks for the Common Returns are located on therear of Group Module 5-8.They are balanced 1/4” TRS jacks.

Controls (Master Module)

ON (Left & Right)Feeds the buffered input signals into the Common Return control section.

Master Level (Left & Right)

This pot controls the overall level of the Common Input.This post-level signal is whatis distributed to the twelve Group modules.

Solo

This switch is used to add/remove the Common Return signal from the Solo Bus.Theinternal 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. Both the pre-fader and post-fader signals can be moni-tored, See the Solo Section of the manual for details on the different solo functions andmodes.

Controls (Group Module)

MUTE (Micro-Programmable)

This switch mutes the combined mix of the Common Returns to the Group Mix bus.The SAFE/PREV LED located directly above the switch shows mico-mute status. See theMico Section of the Owner’s manual for details on its operation.

Level

This control adjusts the overall level of the combined Common returns to the Groupmix bus.This pot can be set independently for each Group to allow a different level of theCommon Returns to appear in each Group.The overall level of ALL the Common Returnsignals is controlled at the Master Module.

Left In

When this switch is depressed, the Common Return LEFT signal from the MasterModule is fed to the combining circuit driving the Level pot.

Right In

When this switch is depressed, the Common Return RIGHT signal from the MasterModule is fed to the combining circuit driving the Level pot.

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Master section 3

module(Solo Controls)

Rear panel(Master)

module(TB Controls)

Solo & TalkBack block diagram

X-MONITOR MASTER MODULE (LOWER AREA)

MONITORLEVEL

OUTRIGHT

EXTERNAL TALKBACKOUT IN

ES MIXESRU 16ER INSTEADPOST-FADER

TB AUDIO(TO RIBBON)


TAP TOLATCH

-HOLD FOR

MOMENTARY

M2 M3

TBLEVEL

( B )


+48V

TALK BACKIN

PINKNOISE

PINKNOISEGEN

TBSWITCHLOGIC

TALK ON

TBLEVEL

( A )

TB

TBOUT

EXT TBON

RIGHT

MICRO MUTE CONTROL

HEADPHONEOUT

HPLEVEL

EXTMON

IN

SOLOAUDIORIGHT

SOLOAUDIOLEFT

ALTLEVEL

A-BTO ALT

MIX A- PRE -MIX B

GC

GC


-INPUT &GROUP

CONTROL


INPUTPRIORITY

POSTFADER

∑

∑

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOMIX

AMPS


M4

SOLOACTIVECLEAR

LASTPRESSED

INPUT

OUTPUT- ACTIVE -



SOLO LEFT

SOLO RIGHT

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

GOSEQUENCESCENE ON

128

InsertSend

Matrix 4

X–Monitor Master

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out

MonitorOutL

MonitorOutR

InsertSend

InsertReturn

MainOutB

MainOutA

AltOutB

AltOutA

Ext MonInputR

ExtTBIn

TBOut

C

InsertSend

InsertReturn

InsertSend

Matrix 3

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 2

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 1

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out Out Out

4 3 2 1

Ext MonInput

L

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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 makingannouncements from the mix position and for performing system diagnostics when other signalsources are not readily available.

Talkback SourcesThe talkback control section can get its signal from three possible sources.1) TB IN- An XLR jack located below the consoles armrest. Suited for Mic level inputs, Phantompower is available on this jack via an internal jumper.2) Pink noise generator,The internal noise generator can be selected with the PINKNOISEswitch.Depressing this switch both activates the internal noise generator and de-selects the TBIN jack.Whichever of these two sources is selected is considered the “Internal” signal.NOTE: Itis ONLY this “Internal” signal that is fed to the External TB Out XLR jack when the TALK-BACK OUT switch is depressed.3) External TB IN- This XLR is located on the rear of the Master Module. Its line-level signal ismixed with the “Internal” signal whenever EXT TB ON is depressed.The combination of thisExt Input and the Internal source is what is fed to the modules when the Talkback is active.

Pink Noise switch

The talkback control section gets its internal source signal from the Talkback XLRmicinputs.

The talkback control section gets its internal signal from the pink noise generator.

Talkback Level

This control sets the level of the talkback signal,whether it is from the external input orconsists of the internal pink noise generator.

TB ON - Talk back onThis "soft" switch activates the Talkback section.An internal RED LED will illuminate to indicatethat the TB is active.The Talkback section must be activate in order for any of its features towork.

Tap switch once - This will toggle the Talkback section on and off.Tap once to turn it on,when you're done tap it again to turn it off.

Press and hold - The switch will work as a momentary button if pressed and held formore than two seconds.While the button is down, the Talkback section is activated.When yourelease the button, the Talkback section shuts off.

EXT TB ON

When this switch is depressed, the signal from the rear-panel Ext TB In jack is mixed withthe internal TB signal.The TB Level pot and TALK ON switch control this input.

TALKBACK OUT

When this switch is depressed, the internal signal from the TB section is sent to the rear-panel Ext TB Out jack.The TB Level pot and TALK ON switch control this output.

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Master section 3

module(Mon Controls)

Rear panel(Master)

module(HP Controls)

Monitor & HP block diagrams

R AREA)

D UNDER ARMREST

RRY

3

K

MICRO MUTE CONTROL

HEADPHONEOUT

HPLEVEL

EXTMON

IN

SOLOAUDIORIGHT

SOLOAUDIOLEFT

ALTLEVEL

A-BTO ALT

MIX A- PRE -MIX B

GC

GC


-INPUT &GROUP

CONTROL


INPUTPRIORITY

POSTFADER

∑

∑

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOMIX

AMPS


M4

SOLOACTIVECLEAR

LASTPRESSED

INPUT

OUTPUT- ACTIVE -



SOLO LEFT

SOLO RIGHT

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

GOSEQUENCESCENE ON

128

X-MO

SUMMONO

MONITORLEVEL

MONITOR OUTLEFT RIGHT

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOAUTOMUTE

MONITORMUTE

RETURN RIGHT


SOLOL&R

TALKBACKAUDIO

TB AUDIOTO MATRIX

1 TRU 4

TO INPUTSAND GROUPS

CHANGES MIXES13 THRU 16

TO PRE-FADER INSTEADOF DEFAULT POST-FADER

M2

N


TO ALL GROUPS

SOLOCOM R

LEFT RIGHT

+10

SOLOCTRL

TALK TOMATRIX

13-16PRE-FADE

InsertSend

Matrix 4

X–Monitor Master

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out

MonitorOutL

MonitorOutR

InsertSend

InsertReturn

MainOutB

MainOutA

AltOutB

AltOutA

Ext MonInputR

ExtTBIn

TBOut

C

InsertSend

InsertReturn

InsertSend

Matrix 3

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 2

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 1

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out Out Out

4 3 2 1

Ext MonInput

L

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Monitor, headphone & alt out features

Monitor, headphone & alt out control

The Monitor output normally follows the Solo system, any signals that are solo’d canbe heard in both the Headphone and Monitor outputs. A Mute button allows theoperator to silence the Monitor output, while an EXT MON IN switch permits theoperator to monitor an external source on the headphones.A pair of 1/4” TRS jackson the rear of the Master Module bring the Ext Input into the headphones.Additionally, another output is provided (Alt Out) which also normally follows theSolo system.An RTA or similar piece of monitoring gear can be driven from this out-put. For added versatility, the Bus A & B signals can alternately be fed to this output.

monitor controls

MUTE (Monitor Mute)The Monitor output is turned off.The XLR output jacks are located on the rearof the Master Module.

Fader (Monitor Level)This 100mm fader controls the level of the Monitor Out.

SUM MONO (Monitor Source Select)

The Monitor Out is stereo (for Stereo signals).

The Monitor Outs are summed to mono.This setting is useful if you are usinga single wedge as your monitor speaker.

Headphone controls

EXT MON IN (Headphone Source Select)

The Headphones follow the Solo system.

The Headphones are fed from the Ext Mon In jacks on the rear.

Lev (Headphone Level)This pot controls the level of the headphone output. The headphone jack is

located under the armrest, next to the TB In jack.

Alt-out controls

Lev (Alt-Out Level)This pot controls the level of the Alt Output.The TRS output jacks are locatedon the rear of the Master module.

A-B TO ALT (Alt-Out Source Select)

The Alt Out follows the Solo system.

The Alt Out is fed from the Bus A & B signals.These signals are not affected bythe Bus A & B main faders.

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Master section 3

module(Solo Controls) Solo block diagram

R MODULE (LOWER AREA)

LKBACK IN

TB AUDIO(TO RIBBON)


TAP TOLATCH

-HOLD FOR

MOMENTARY

M3

TBLEVEL

( B )


+48V

TALK BACKIN

TBSWITCHLOGIC

TALK ON

EXT TBON

MICRO MUTE CONTROL

HEADPHONEOUT

HPLEVEL

EXTMON

IN

SOLOAUDIORIGHT

SOLOAUDIOLEFT

ALTLEVEL

A-BTO ALT

MIX A- PRE -MIX B

GC

GC


-INPUT &GROUP

CONTROL


INPUTPRIORITY

POSTFADER

∑

∑

SOLOAUDIO

SOLOMIX

AMPS


M4

SOLOACTIVECLEAR

LASTPRESSED

INPUT

OUTPUT- ACTIVE -



SOLO LEFT

SOLO RIGHT

TORIGHTSIDE

-INPUTMICROCARDS

TOLEFTSIDE

-GROUPMICROCARDS

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

GOSEQUENCESCENE ON

128

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Solo featuresSolo Control SystemThe X-Monitor is equipped with a powerful stereo solo system.Any input or outputcan be monitored pre-level (PFL) or after level control (AFL), as desired.The systemmay be set as additive (all channels selected on solo bus), or exclusive, so that onlyone solo switch is active at a time ("last pressed"). Input Priority Mode is switch-selectable.This mode gives higher priority to the Inputs and automatically de-selectsany solo’d outputs when an Input is solo’d. When the Input is de-selected(or theCLEAR sw is pressed), the previously active Output solo(s) return. Individual LEDsindicate whether the solo system was triggered by an Input or Output. Any signalbeing solo'd appears on the dedicated left and right solo meters on the meter bridge,and is audible in the stereo headphone system and the Monitor outputs. Solo func-tions may be canceled by re-tapping any illuminated solo switch, or all solo switch-es may be simultaneously canceled using the Solo Clear switch.

Solo controls

SOLO ACTIVE (Solo status indicators)Input - This Green LED illuminates whenever an Input channel is solo’d.

Output - This Red LED illuminates whenever an Output channel is solo’d.

INPUT PRIORITY (Solo I/O preference)

All solo signal sources are given equal weight. Input and Output solos can bothbe monitored simultainiously.

Greater weight is given to Input Solos (Input channels, Common Returns, LocalReturns) than to Output solos.

LAST PRESSED (Solo Operating Mode)

Solo system is in “additive” mode. Pressing a solo switch will add that channelto the solo bus, pressing again will remove it. As many channels as desired can becombined and monitored. Input Priority has control over the mix (see above).

Solo system is in Last Pressed mode. Pressing any solo switch will clear (un-solo)any other solo’d. Only one source (the one last-pressed) can be monitored ata time. Pressing the same solo switch again will remove it from the solo system.

POST FADER (Solo source select)

Pre-fader signals are monitored by the Solo system. Fader, Output level con-trols and Mutes do not affect the signal.

Post-fader signals are monitored.This point is after the Fader or Output levelcontrol and also after the Mute switch.

SOLO ACTIVE / CLEAR (Solo tally / Master clear)This momentary, illuminated switch provides two functions.

1. Solo active - When any input/output on the console is solo'd, this switch it lit up.2. Clear - Pressing this switch will clear (shut off) any inputs/outputs on the consolethat are solo'd.This is especially useful when the solo system is in Additive mode, toclear multiple solos with one button press. When in Input Priority mode, the firstpress will clear any Input solos present, the second press will clear any Output solosthat may return.

L E D

L E D

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Master section 3

InsertSend

Matrix 4

X–Monitor Master

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out

MonitorOutL

MonitorOutR

InsertSend

InsertReturn

MainOutB

MainOutA

AltOutB

AltOutA

Ext MonInputR

ExtTBIn

TBOut

C

InsertSend

InsertReturn

InsertSend

Matrix 3

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 2

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 1

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out Out Out

4 3 2 1

Ext MonInput

L

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Master module rear panel

External Matrix Input connectors (1 through 4)These balanced TRS connectors allow external line level signals to be added to thefour Matrix buses.Their levels are controlled by the Ext In pots located in the Matrixmaster section.

Matrix output connectors (1 through 4)

These balanced male XLR connectors carry the Matrix master outputs 1 - 4.

Matrix Insert jacks (1 through 4)Insert Send- These ground-compensated TRS connectors allow external gear to bepatched into the Matrix signal path.The Insert Send jack is always active,it is fed fromthe Matrix pre-level signal.

Insert Return- These balanced TRS connectors allow external gear to be patchedinto the Matrix signal path.When a plug is inserted into the Insert Return jack, thenormal Matrix signal path is interupted.

Main Out A & B output connectors

These balanced male XLR connectors carry the Bus A & B master outputs.

Main Out A & B Insert jacksInsert Send- These ground-compensated TRS connectors allow external gear to bepatched into the Bus A & B signal paths.The Insert Send jack is always active, it is fedfrom the Bus A & B pre-fader signal.

Insert Return- These balanced TRS connectors allow external gear to be patchedinto the Bus A & B signal path.When a plug is inserted into the Insert Return jack,the normal Bus signal path is interupted.

Alt Out A & B

These ground-compensated TRS connectors carry the Alt A & B master outputs.

Monitor Out L & R connectors

These balanced male XLR connectors carry the Monitor master outputs.

External Monitor Input connectors L & RThese balanced TRS connectors bring external line level signals into the headphonesystem.They don’t feed any other circuits.

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Master section 3

Master Rear Panel

InsertSend

Matrix 4

X–Monitor Master

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out

MonitorOutL

MonitorOutR

InsertSend

InsertReturn

MainOutB

MainOutA

AltOutB

AltOutA

Ext MonInputR

ExtTBIn

TBOut

C

InsertSend

InsertReturn

InsertSend

Matrix 3

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 2

InsertReturn

ExtIn

InsertSend

Matrix 1

InsertReturn

ExtIn

Out Out Out

4 3 2 1

Ext MonInput

L

Group 9-12 Rear Panel

In • MIDI • Out


DC IN



1 2

3 4 5

6 7

C

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 12

12Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 11

11Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 10

10Group Out

Send

Rtn

Insert

Local Rtn 9

9Group Out

12 11 10 9

IN • MIDI • OUT( ON REAR PANEL )

DC INPUT ( ON REAR )+/- 18V, +12V, +48V

12V LAMP SOCKETS - 2 OR 4( ON REAR OF METER BRIDGE )

LAMP DIM( ON REAR )

METERBRIDGE - 14 MECHANICAL VU METERS WITH LED ILLUMINATION12 METERS FOR GROUP OUT , 2 FOR SOLO LEFT & RIGHT

DUAL DC CONNECTORS FORLINKING BACK-UP SUPPLY

LOW-NOISE FANFOR COOLING

STANDARD IECPOWER INLET

REMOVABLE LINK FORISOLATING CONSOLE

GROUND

CREST X-SERIES POWER SUPPLY ( REAR VIEW )MODEL 5A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 SOLO L SOLO R

90-250VAC50/60 HZ

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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.

Ext TB Out connectorThis bal XLR connector can feed the internal TB signal to the outside world. Usedin conjunction with the Ext TB In & Out of the FOH console,a two-way system canbe set up to allow the Monitoring position to communicate with the FOH position.

On Group Module 9-12 Rear Panel

Lamp Dim

This switch controls the intensity of the external little-lites plugged into therear of the meterbridge. In the UP position- full voltage is applied to the jacks.Thelamp-jacks are current limited to prevent accidents.

In the DOWN position- voltage is applied to the lamp-jacks thru droppingresistors.

Meterbridge ConnectorThis 34-way socket connects to the meterbridge.The 14 meter signals(Groups 1-12, SoloL-R) are carried to the meterbridge as audio signals, they are rectified to drive the meterswithin the bridge.Power for the meter illumination (LED) as well as for the little-lites is alsoprovided.All power feeds are current-limited.

Midi IN and OUTThese jacks allow the microprocessor system to communicate with MIDI gear.See the sec-tion on the Microprocessor for more information. Standard MIDI cabeling should be used.

DC InThis 7-pin connector is used to connect the power supply DC cable to the console.ONLYCrest approved power supplies should be used.A 25 ft DC cable is normally supplied withthe console. If two or more supplies are used for redundant operation, a separate 3 ft DC-Linking cable is used to tie power supplies together.

p.47

Master section 3

SEQUENCESCENE ON GO

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

HEADPHONE AND TALKBACK JACKSLOCATED BELOW ARMREST

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

1 2 8

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4 Microprocessor control X-Monitor owner’s manual

microprocessor controlled muting

The Crest X-Series of Consoles* is equipped with a micro-controlledMute Controller which permits the user to set-up a series of Mute Scenes,each controlling any combination of channels and outputs. These Scenescan then be recalled, either singly or in combination, to allow the opera-tor to easily control the mutes during a performance.

The Mute Controller features 128 Sequenced Scenes (Patches) along with8 Manual Mute Scenes.The 128 Patches can be stepped through using asingle button, or remotely activated by the use of MIDI patch-change com-mands.The Patches can be combined with the Manual Scenes to allow dif-ferent combinations of Channel mutes.

The following is a overview of the controls and indicators of the MuteController and the Channels (see diagrams on previous page).The follow-ing information pertains to X-Eight consoles with Rev 1.12 firmware, andX-Monitor consoles with Rev 1.00 firmware.

p.49

Microprocessor control 4

mute control panel

typical input or output

MUTE

PK

–60

SIG

+8

SAFEPREVIEW

J

K

L

SEQUENCESCENE ON GO

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

A B

D

F

I

H

G

E

C

1 2 8

p.1


Mute controller

A)Up/DownEach press of these switches increments or decriments the Patch Display (B).Holdingeither button down will allow quickly scrolling up or down.The buttons are also usedto select the parameters and settings of the system while in Utility mode.

B)DisplayThis 4-character alpha-numeric display normally shows the current Patch (1 through128) being recalled. It is also used to display the parameters and settings of the sys-tem while in Utility mode.

C)Edit PreviewPressing this switch puts the system into Edit/Preview mode, allowing the operatorto view and change the contents of any selected Mute Scene.The internal red LEDwill blink while in this mode, along with the status LEDs (J) of any channels assignedto the selected Mute Scene. Pressing a Channel Mute Sw (K) will add or remove achannel from that Scene. Pressing the Edit/Preview switch again will exit back to nor-mal operating mode.

D)Edit SafePressing this switch puts the system into Edit Safe mode, allowing the operator toview and change the contents of the SAFE memory.The internal green LED will blinkwhile in this mode, along with any channels assigned to the Safe Scene. Pressing aChannel Mute Sw (K) will add or remove a channel from the Safe Scene. If a channelis included in the Safe Scene, it can’t be muted from a Mute Scene.This allows theoperator to remove a channel all Scenes without having to edit any of the Scenesthemselves. Pressing the Edit Safe switch again will exit back to normal operatingmode.

E)Single SceneThere are 9 mute sources available from the Mute Controller: the 8 Manual MuteScenes (H), and the Sequence Scene (G). Normally any or all of theses 9 sources canbe active at one time, which allows the operator to combine different mute patterns.The Single Scene switch,when depressed, permits only 1 of the 9 sources to be activeat one time.

F)Micro UtilityThis latching switch will put the system into Utility mode. The operator can thenaccess and view the various parameters and functions of the controller using theUp/Down buttons (A) and the Display (B).

G)Sequence SceneThis switch activates the Sequenced Scene (Patch).The display (B) shows which ofthe 128 possible Scenes are active.

H)Manual MutesThese 8 switches activate the associated Manual Mute Scene. Additionally, theseswitches, along with (G), select which Mute Scene is being edited when in EditPreview Mode.

p.2


mute control panel


MUTE

PK

–60

SIG

+8

SAFEPREVIEW

J

K

L

SEQUENCESCENE ON GO

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

A B

D

F

I

H

G

E

C

1 2 8

p. 52


Mute controller

I)GOEach press of this switch increments the Sequenced Mutes by one, the display (B) willreflect this.Also used to activate the displayed Scene when an Up/Down (A) buttonwas used to scroll to a new Scene. In this case, an "*" will be displayed as the firstcharacter in the display to indicate that the displayed number is not currently theactive Scene. Pressing GO will put that displayed Scene into place and clear the "*"from the display.

NOTE: All of the above actions will take place, but the displayed Sequenced Scenewill not be active (mutes not enabled) unless the Sequence Scene switch (G) is lit.Each press of these switches increments or decriments the Patch Display (B).Holdingeither button down will allow quickly scrolling up or down.The buttons are also usedto select the parameters and settings of the system while in Utility mode.

p.53


mute control panel


MUTE

PK

–60

SIG

+8

SAFEPREVIEW

J

K

L

SEQUENCESCENE ON GO

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

A B

D

F

I

H

G

E

C

1 2 8

p. 54


Channel mute controls

J)Status LEDThis bi-color LED, associated with each controlled Mute, shows the condition of thatmute. 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.4)Blink Red- The system is in Edit Preview Mode and the channel is in the currentlyselected Scene (only 1 Scene active at a time).5)Blink Green- The system is in Edit Safe Mode and the channel is included in the SafeScene.

K)Mute SwitchThis momentary switch toggles the Channel’s local mute and is also used to assign /un-assign channels to Mute and Safe Scenes when in the Edit Modes.

L)Mute LEDThis internal Red LED will illuminate whenever the channel is muted, either locallyor by a Mute Scene.

NOTE: If a channel is already locally muted when a relevant Mute Scene is activated, this LEDwill remain lit. 2 sources are now telling the channel to mute; the Local Mute and the MuteScene. If the Mute Sw (K) is pressed once, the local mute will be cleared, but no apparentchange will occur.The Mute LED (L) will still be lit, and the Status LED (J) will still be steadyRed.At this point there is only one source telling the channel to mute; the Mute Scene. If theMute Scene is then disabled, the channel will un-mute because the Local Mute was previous-ly cleared.The user should be aware of this fact:The Local Mutes can toggle invisibly behinda Mute Scene. For an even number of presses on the Mute Sw (K), the Local Mute will returnto its original state, an odd number of presses will change the Local Mute to its opposite state.Each press of this switch increments the Sequenced Mutes by one, the display (B) will reflectthis. Also used to activate the displayed Scene when an Up/Down (A) button was used toscroll to a new Scene. In this case, an "*" will be displayed as the first character in the displayto indicate that the displayed number is not currently the active Scene. Pressing GO will putthat displayed Scene into place and clear the "*" from the display.

NOTE:All of the above actions will take place, but the displayed Sequenced Scene will not beactive (mutes not enabled) unless the Sequence Scene switch (G) is lit. Each press of theseswitches increments or decriments the Patch Display (B). Holding either button down willallow quickly scrolling up or down.The buttons are also used to select the parameters andsettings of the system while in Utility mode.

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mute control panel


MUTE

PK

–60

SIG

+8

SAFEPREVIEW

J

K

L

SEQUENCESCENE ON GO

SINGLESCENE

EDITPREVIEW

MICROUTILITY

EDITSAFE

SEQUENCEDSCENE

MANUAL

MUTE

SCENES

8

6

4

5

3

1

2

7

A B

D

F

I

H

G

E

C

1 2 8

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Mute scenes

There are nine possible Scene sources: Manual Mute Scenes 1 thru 8, and theSequence Scene. The Sequence Scene button (G) is the enable switch for the 128possible Sequenced Scenes.The 8 Manual Mutes are totally independent of the 128Sequenced Scenes, giving the system a total of 136 possible mute patterns. Each ofthe 136 patterns can consist of any combination of Channel and Output mutes, all ofthe nine possible sources can be combined to create additional patterns.

Creating a Mute Scene (or Editing an existing one):

1) Press the Edit Preview button (C), it will begin to blink, indicating that the systemis in Edit Preview Mode.

2) Select a Scene to Edit: The system will automatically choose a Scene to edit,depending on the status of the system when Edit Preview was selected. If the systemwas in Single Scene Mode (switch E depressed), the Mute Scene that was currentlyactive will be selected to edit. If the system was in Multiple Scene Mode (switch Enot depressed), the Sequence Scene will be automatically selected for editing. If a dif-ferent Scene than the default is to be edited, that scene should now be chosen bypressing 1 of the 9 possible Mute Scene buttons (G & H), it will illuminate to showits selection. Only one scene can be selected for editing, the condition of the SingleScene button (E) has no effect in Edit mode.

3) If Sequence Scene is selected: If Sequence Scene (G) was selected, then theUp/Down (A) buttons should be used to select the desired Sequenced Scene (Patch)to be edited.The Display (B) will indicate which of the 128 possible patches is beingworked on. Note:When returning to Normal Mode, the system will revert back tothe Patch that was in place before entering Edit Mode.

4) Assign channels to the Scene:Any channels currently assigned to the Scene beingedited will have their Status LEDs (J) blinking Red. Pressing the associated Mute Sw(K) will assign / de-assign that channel to the Scene.

5) Clearing a Mute Scene: If you wish to clear all assigned channels from a Scene,press and hold the Edit Safe (D) button.After a brief delay, the display will change toCLR?; continue to hold the button down until the display shows CLRD.All channelsassigned to that Scene will be de-assigned and you can start fresh.

6) Saving your edit: Once you have a Scene configured the way you want it, eitherpress the blinking Edit Preview (C) button to exit Edit Mode and return to NormalMode, or select another Scene to edit by pressing its associated switch (H), or, ifSequence Scene was selected, press the Up/Down (A) keys to select a new Patch toedit.There is no STORE button to press, the changes take place immediately whileediting, and the Scene is saved automatically when a new Scene is selected or uponexiting Edit mode. NOTE:This immediate change will be most apparent when editinga scene that is currently the active scene (the Mute Scene that was ON when youentered Edit mode).The Mute LED (L) will change along with the Status LED (J) as achannel is added or removed from the scene during editing.

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Copying a mute scene

Mute Scenes can be copied from a Sequenced Scene (Patch) to a Manual Mute Scene. ManualMutes cannot be copied to Sequenced Scenes or to each other.To copy a Sequenced Sceneinto a Manual Mute Scene, follow the steps outlined below.

1) Press the Edit Preview button (C), it will begin to blink, indicating that the systemis in Edit Preview Mode.

2) Select Sequenced Scenes by pressing the Sequence Scene (G) button; it will illu-minate.

3) Scroll to the Scene to be copied using the Up/Down (A) keys to change theDisplay (B).

4) Hold down the Sequence Scene button.The display will show "Cpy?".

5) Still holding down the Sequence Scene button (G), now also press the desiredManual Mute switch (H). The display will show "Copy", and the Sequenced SceneMute pattern is copied to the target Manual Mute, over-writing whatever pattern mayhave originally been there.

6) You can now select the newly created Manual Mute Scene for editing by pressingits select switch (G). The copied Mute pattern will be there, you can use that as astarting point for your edits.

7) Exit back to Normal mode when you’re done by pressing Edit Preview (C) again.

NOTE:You can use this copy feature as a way to "Back-up" your Manual Mute Scenes,even though you can’t copy from Manual Mutes to any other Mutes. Instead, use thehighest numbered Patches (120 to 127) to create the original versions of yourManual Mute Scenes.Then use the copy function to transfer those patterns into theManual Mutes.You can always go back to the originals (120 to 127) and re-load (copy)them into the Manual Mutes whenever needed.You can also use Patch 128 as an AllMute memory. Program it with all channels muted, you can then copy it to a ManualMute when you need to start a Scene with all channels muted instead of all channelsun-muted ( you already have a way to start a Scene with all channels un-muted, youcan hold down the Edit Safe button to clear all mutes in a Scene when editing).

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The Safe Scene

There may be occasions when a channel needs to be made "Safe" from all programmedmutes.This may occur during a show when an on-stage microphone needs to be used as anannounce mic, or a switch-over has to be made to a backup channel due to some technicaldifficulty.The Safe Scene allows a channel to be removed from the control of all Mute Sceneswithout having to edit any of the scenes. Once a channel is assigned to the Safe Scene, it willignore all Mute Scene commands.The Mute Scenes themselves are not altered, it’s only thechannel’s response that has been changed.This allows temporary changes to be made to ashow, due to nightly needs, without having to go in and edit the programmed scenes.You’llprobably need the original scenes, as is, the next time the show is performed. NOTE: TheLocal mute command is not affected by this Safe, the Local mute is always effective.

The Safe Scene is always active, if a channel is assigned to the Safe Scene, it will ignore anymute commands from a Mute Scene.The Status LED (J) of a channel will be a steady Greencolor if a channel is Safe.Editing the Safe Scene:

1) Enter Edit Safe Mode: Press the Edit Safe button (D), it will begin to blink, indi-cating that the system is in Edit Safe Mode.

2) Select a channel to safe: Pressing the Mute Sw (K) of a channel will assign/de-assign a channel to the Safe Scene.The status LED (J) of any channel assigned to theSafe Scene will blink Green. If a channel is currently muted because of a Mute Scene,assigning it to the Safe Scene will immediately un-mute it.

3) Clearing the Safe Scene: If you wish to clear all assigned channels from theSafe Scene, press and hold the Edit Preview (C) button. After a second or two, thedisplay will change to CLR?. Continue to hold the button down until the displayshows CLRD.All channels assigned to the Safe Scene will be de-assigned and you canstart fresh.

4) Exit Edit Safe Mode: Press the blinking Edit Safe button (D) again. It will stopblinking and the system will return to Normal mode.Any blinking Green status LEDswill turn to steady Green indicating that the channel is in Safe mode. If a channel waspreviously being muted by only a Mute Scene (status LED was steady Red), but is now"Safe", the status LED will show steady Green and the Mute LED (L) will be off. If thechannel was being muted by a Local mute, it will remain muted.The Safe Scene doesnot affect Local Mutes.

NOTE: Assigning a channel to the Safe Scene can be done quickly if an emergencyarises and a programmed channel has to be un-muted. It’s a simple 3 step process:

1) Press the Edit Safe Sw to enter Edit Safe mode 2) Press the Mute Sw of the desired channel- The channel will un-muted at this point.3) Press the Edit Safe Sw again to return to Normal mode

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Utilities

The Mute Controller has a number of parameters that the user can change.A Utility Modeis provided for accessing these settings. The following is a current list of parameters, alongwith their default and other possible settings.The default setting is shown UNDERLINED.Anexplanation follows on how to review or change the different settings.

Display Meaning Settings

uP Micro Processor ON or OFFDetermines whether the Mute System is ON or OFF.When OFF, the entire Mute Scene sys-tem is disabled, only the Local mutes will operate.This setting can be used if "Traditional"console operation is desired (i.e. No programmed scenes are wanted).

M Ch MIDI Channel 01 to 16Sets the MIDI channel that the Controller uses to communicate to the MIDI world.The MuteController can send and receive MIDI Program changes, MIDI dumps etc. It does so on thischannel.

Lock Edit Lock OFF or ONIf set to ON, prevents any changes to be made to any Mute Scene. If Edit Preview is pressedwhen LOCK is ON, "Lock" is displayed and the system will not enter Edit Mode.

Dmp? MIDI DumpWhen activated, the contents of all the Mute Scenes are transmitted via the MIDI Out jackusing SysEx protocol. A librarian or archiving MIDI program can be used to store the Mutesettings externally. Note: Loading of external data via SysEx command is always active.

Base MIDI Base 01 or 00There are 128 possible MIDI numbers. Do you want to start counting at 01 and count up to128, or start at 00 and count up to 127 ? Different MIDI devices do it either way.You get tochoose.

Ext External Ctrl OFF or ONNormally, the Mute System uses its internal Mute Scenes to control the Console mutes.Alternately, MIDI Note Commands can be used to control the channel mutes directly.WhenExt is ON, the Display(B) will show "Ext", and the normal Mute Scenes will be disabled.TheController will now respond only to externally received Note On/Off commands (via MIDIIn jack).

Pgm Program Chg ON or OFFThe Mute Controller normally sends a MIDI Program change command every time theRECALL (I) button is pressed, corresponding to the Patch number shown in the Display.Also,if a MIDI Pgm Chg is received, the Controller will respond by recalling the Patch Mute match-ing that Pgm Chng. Setting Pgm to OFF disables the sending and receiving of MIDI PgmChanges.

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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 areagain modified by the user, or a System Reset is performed (detailed later) which changesthem all back to their default settings.

Utility Mode:

1) Enter Utility Mode: Press the Micro Utility button (F), it is a latching switch,and the system will stay in Utility Mode while this button is depressed.The Display(B) now shows the first Parameter - " uP " of the Parameter List.

2) Select a Parameter to edit: Use the Up/Down keys (A) to scroll thru the listof available Parameters.

3) View the current Setting: Press the GO (I) button. The Display will changefrom showing the Parameter to showing the Parameters current setting.

4) Changing the setting:While the Display is showing Parameter Settings (not theParameter itself), the Up/Down keys will scroll thru the list of possible settings forthat Parameter. Use the keys to select the new setting and press the GO buttonagain.The Display will briefly show " **** ", the displayed setting will be activated andthe Display will go back to showing the Parameter. Note:The only way to get backto showing the Parameter is to press the GO button, so even if no change is desired,the GO button must be pressed. Make sure the display is showing the desiredsetting when you press GO. You are now back at Step 2, and can continue toselect and change Parameters.

5) Exit Utility Mode: Once you’re done, press and release the Micro Utility (F) key,the Mute System returns to Normal Mode with the new settings in place.

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S E R I E SConsole Power Supply

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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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power supply usageConsole and power supply groundingConsole chassis ground is electrically connected to: the audio ground, pin-1 of XLR connectors,the sleeves of 1/4” sockets,and to the terminal CONSOLE GROUND at the rear of the power supply.

The AC third-wire connection in the power supply cable connects the metal chassis of thepower supply to safety ground.

Rack-mounting—the power supply ground may transfer to the rack case through the front fix-ing screws, though this connection is not reliable.

Sound system use—the grounding requirements may call for the ground link to be disconnect-ed.This is permissible only when an alternative ground path has been provided. If in doubt seekthe advice of an experienced electrician.

Redundant power suppliesThe console power supply can be considered the single most important component in an entiresound system. If a power amplifier, a signal processor or a console input goes down in the mid-dle of a show,the show can still go on.But if the console loses its power supply, the show is over.For this reason, it is always good practice to incorporate redundant power supplies for mixingconsoles used in professional sound reinforcement applications.

This should be considered a high priority even when using a very reliable power supply. In eventhe most carefully designed sound systems,each component runs the risk of failure at sometimeor another.

Crest Audio uses two methods for attaching redundant power supplies to consoles. In bothmethods, the two (or more) power supplies should be kept on while the console is in use toinsure a smooth transition in the event that one shuts off.

If one power supply drops in voltage or shuts off completely, the other unit takes over withoutany interruptions or audible glitches.As an added precaution, the two (or more) power suppliescan be fed by separate AC lines.This will guarantee that the console does not shut off if one ofthe AC lines goes down.

Multiple power supplies in-seriesCrest Audio X-Series consoles use this method for backup. Since each power supply includesvoltage switching circuitry, more than two units can be hooked up in series. A DC-Link cableties the power supplies together.Normally two supplies are used for redundant (fail-safe) oper-ation, but there is no real limit to the number of supplies that can be used.A daisy-chain can beconstructed using DC-Link cables to tie each supply to the next.At the end of the chain, thelast power supply uses the normal DC power cable to tie the entire power supply chain to theConsole.

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Power supply usageSupply identificationThe type of power supply can be identified by the model number shown on the back of thechassis and panel label.

Power requirementsThe X-Series power supplies have certain electrical requirements for proper operation. If possiblethe power supply should be connected to a dedicated circuit. Should any other appliance on thesame circuit draw enough current to overload the circuit, the breaker or fuse will trip causing lossof power to the console.

The power switch on the supply front panel is also a circuit breaker; there is no power fuse.Should the supply ever shut down, or trip at start up, simply toggle the switch to the off posi-tion and then push on again.

Ground linkingSAFETY CONSIDERATIONS—each new power supply is shipped with the AC third-wire ground con-nected to the console chassis ground.The connection is made at the rear of the power supplyunit.This is necessary for safety reasons so that exposed metal parts are grounded. In the eventof a live conductor making contact with the console chassis or the power supply chassis then thecurrent will flow to ground without a safety hazard arising.

Uninterruptible grounding—in a fixed installation for example,make a connection directly to theconsole chassis from the safety ground. Disconnect the ground link on the rear of the powersupply.This disconnects console ground from power supply AC third-wire ground which couldpossibly create a hum-loop.

Twin-supply operationWhen twin-supplies (or more) are in use for automatic back-up, then the ground links on bothsupplies should be fitted.

In a situation where the safety ground to the console chassis has been connected and the groundpath via the power supply is causing a hum-loop, then disconnect the ground links on bothpower supplies.

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Power supply ControlsFeature identificationThe various switches, connectors, indicators and controls of the X-Series power supply arecalled out and described below.

Front PanelA) Power switch. Used to turn the unit ON and OFF, it also acts as the circuit breaker for the

supply. In the case of internal faults or overloads, the breaker will automatically switch to theOFF position.

B) Exhaust Vents.There is an internal fan mounted on the rear of the unit.The fan brings cool airin from the back and exhausts it through these front vents.To insure proper cooling,both thesevents and the rear fan should be kept clear of any obstructions.

C) DC Indicator LEDs.These four green LEDs show the status of the DC outputs of the supply.When illuminated, they indicate that the associated DC voltage is OK.

Rear PanelD) DC Output Connectors.These two parallel-wired connectors are used to connect the DC

output of the supply to the Console, either connector can be used.The spare connector isused when a backup supply is also connected to the Console. For power supply to Consoleconnection,use the normal 25ft male-to-female cable.When attaching a spare supply, use the4ft male-to-male DC-Link cable.

E) Ground Link.This terminal block makes both the Console Ground and PS Chassis Groundavailable for connection.Normally a shorting-link is provided that ties the two grounds togeth-er.The Console Gnd is the Audio Ground (0 volts) of the power supply, the Chassis Gnd isthe case of the PS chassis. Certain situations may arise where a hum-loop may occur due tomultiple ground paths being present in a system.Removing this shorting-link may solve a humproblem by breaking one of those paths.NOTE:Removing this shorting-link does NOT lift thePS chassis from the AC third-wire ground.The chassis is ALWAYS tied to the third-wire groundof the AC inlet connector and is there for AC shock protection. If an internal fault occurs inthe power supply that puts dangerous voltage on the chassis, this third-wire connection isthere to shunt that potentially dangerous voltage to AC ground.That safety connection shouldnever be tampered with.

F) Cooling Fan / Filter. A quiet constant-speed fan draws cooling air in through the external fan-filter and exhausts the heated air through the front panel vents.The filter should be cleanedwhenever dust buildup is observed.The snap-off cover can be removed to gain access to thefilter.The filter (foam) can be cleaned by rinsing with plain water or by vacuuming.

G) AC Inlet.This standard 15-amp IEC connector is used to bring the local AC mains voltage intothe power supply.The power supply is designed to work with any standard voltage used world-wide;100V to 240V 50/60 Hz.

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