X-Series (1999)
Crest Audio

Crest Audio X Series X-Four

X-series consoles offer application-tailored solutions for fixed installations, churches, stadiums, auditoriums, regional tour sound, broadcasting, and corporate A/V applications.

Each model incorporates the features, flexibility, audio quality, and rugged build required for its intended purpose, which makes consoles powerful professional tools and exceptional values.

X-series consoles share the research and design insights which inspired Crest Audio´s V12 flagship console. This engineering pedigree ensures their exceptional sonic performance, superior build quality, and intuitive control surfaces.

The X-series purpose-driven designs provide feature-sets optimized for the chosen application while keeping console cost and complexity manageable.

X-Four

If your application requires all the features and performance of a thoroughly professional mixing console but presents severe space restrictions, then the Crest Audio X-Four console is the ideal solution. The compact X-Four is a dual-function console, equipped for front-of-house or stage-monitor duties. It is intended for live-performance, professional sound contracting, industrial, rental, and installation sound applications. Despite its small footprint, X-Four is equipped with those features most-needed by front-of-house and monitor engineers.

four-band eq with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs
eight channels of four-band output eq--located on the six aux and four matrix outputs: switchable to group, left, right, and mono (center) output channels
including of output eq reduces the need for external processing and its associated wiring
fader reverse function optimizes consoles for front-of-house or monitor-mix applications
multiple outputs, including ALTERNATE OUTPUT, MATRIX 1-2 and dedicated ASSISTIVE LISTENING outputs
direct-output on all mono input channels
five-segment LED level indication on all mono input modules, with variable-intensity SIGNAL PRESENT indicator and multiple sample-point PEAK indicator
six auxiliary mixes, with AUX 5/6 switchable to stereo-operation
stereo PFL and AFL solo system features dedicated left and right solo-metering
discrete bus assignment to groups, left/right and mono outputs
true LCR panning available on mono input channels
all solo (PFL/AFL) and mute buttons illuminate when active
separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns
fully balanced primary outputs and balanced mic and line inputs
talkback individually assignable to each main, aux, and group output
low-profile LED metering--nine 15-segment meters: four groups, left, right, mono (center) and solo-left/solo-right
transformer isolation (optional) on mic inputs and left, right, and mono outputs

X-Eight

The X-Eight RT and HS consoles are designed specifically for sound contracting, industrial, rental, and installation applications. These live performance, front-of-house consoles are suitable for veterans and beginners alike.

four-band eq with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs
fader-reverse function optimizes operation as a front-of-house or as a monitor-mix console (HS version only)
microprocessor-based muting system enables outputs to be used for special-effects in theatrical applications
multiple outputs, including ALTERNATE OUTPUT, MATRIX 1-4, and dedicated ASSISTIVE LISTENING outputs (RT version only)
direct output on all mono input channels
five-segment LED level indication on all mono input-modules with variable intensity SIGNAL PRESENT indicator and multiple sample-point PEAK INDICATOR
eight aux mixes with aux 5/6 and aux 7/8 switchable to stereo operation
stereo solo system features switchable AFL/PFL mode and last-pressed functions, with master SOLO CLEAR switch
discrete bus assignment to groups, left/right and mono outputs
true LCR panning available on mono input-channels
separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns on group, auxiliary and primary outputs as well as on mono input-channels
fully-balanced primary outputs and balanced mic- and line-inputs
meter bridge as standard; thirteen mechanical meters with solid state illumination: eight groups, left, right, mono (center) and solo-left/solo-right

X-Monitor

Designed for today´s monitor-mixing techniques, X-Monitor is capable of generating both mono and stereo mixes, via the use of global mode-switches. X-Monitor may also be used in front-of-house applications where multiple mixed-outputs are required--as in special AV applications. Monitor consoles are available with 24, 32, 40, and 48 mono input channels.

four-band eq with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs
twelve monitor-mixes from inputs operated in mono--or in-pairs for stereo operation with level and pan functions
additional bus assignment to four MATRIX and A and B output mixes for a total of 18-outputs
built-in SPLITTER system with ground-lift switches
twelve-channels of six-band output eq with three fully-parametric mid-bands--HF and LF being sweepable, plus a continuously variable high-pass filter
four-channels of five-band eq on MATRIX outputs
five-segment LED level indication on all mono input modules, with variable-intensity SIGNAL PRESENT indicator and multiple sample point PEAK indicator
stereo solo-system features: switchable AFL/PFL mode, LAST-PRESSED functions, and input-priority with master SOLO CLEAR switch--all inputs and outputs may be monitored
signal-monitoring via headphone and alternate output, plus primary monitor output on 100mm fader
direct input assignment to matrix system enables effects-output control or the assembly of additional generic-mix outputs
direct input and group assignment to A and B output channels--providing additional monitor outputs (cross-stage monitor system) or primary outputs (front-of-house application)
separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns on group, matrix and left/right outputs
meter bridge--fourteen mechanical meters with solid-state illumination; outputs 1-12 and solo-left and solo-right

X-VCA

Simplicity of operation may be desirable in a generic console designed for users of all levels, but for the experienced professional, such products often fail to provide necessary professional features. Rather than employing a least-common-denominator approach, X-VCA includes those features most-desired by veteran front-of-house engineers.

eight VCA-masters control input and group channels--VCA assignment may be stored via the microprocessor control system
four-band eq and variable high-pass filter on all input channels
mono inputs have full-parametric eq, while stereo inputs are sweepable in all four bands
eight-channels of dynamics include variable-ratio COMPRESSOR/LIMITER and DOWNWARD EXPANDER (gate)
output eq and RMS-limiters on primary stereo and mono outputs
multiple outputs, including ALTERNATE OUTPUT, MATRIX 1-4 (option for additional external matrix outputs) and dedicated ASSISTIVE LISTENING OUTPUTS
direct-output on all mono input channels
five-segment level indication on all mono input modules, with variable intensity SIGNAL PRESENT indicator and multiple sample point PEAK indicator
stereo solo system features switchable AFL/PFL mode and LAST-PRESSED functions, with master SOLO CLEAR switch
discrete bus assignment to groups, left/right and mono outputs
true LCR panning available on mono input channels
separate ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns
fully-balanced primary outputs and balanced mic and line inputs

X-Matrix

X-Matrix is a 12 X 12 matrix mixer. Its primary application is to add additional matrix mixers to the X-VCA console. It can also be used as a stand-alone matrix mixer. As a companion piece to the X-VCA console, it provides the facilities to create additional mixes from the eight Sub groups and the Left, Right and Mono mix buses. In both applications, multiple units can be daisy-chained, offering almost unlimited expansion capabilities.

can be used as a dual output Matrix expander for the Crest X-VCA console, or as an independent 12X12 Line input mixer
Front panel rotary potentiometers for setting mix levels
Input and Output multi-pin connectors for linking multiple units
1/4" TRS balanced inputs and XLR balanced outputs
Insert send and return on each output channel
LED level meter and master level control for each output
Five Year Crest Audio warranty (U.S. only)