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Crest Audio HPW User's Manual

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4. fader These switches can be used individually if only Aux needs to be controlled or all can be switched when a full Monitor Console function is desired p 30 oo groups 5 group mixing features After using the groups to create the desired sub mixes you typically want to route and combine them with other signals or groups to create various Use the Matrix Sends to cre ate additional mixes from the output mixes These mixes be your final house mix L R Mono a spe main buses 8 Groups Left cial mix for a choir or vestibule area or an additional feed tailored specifi Right and Mono These additional cally for a video or TV broadcast mixes can be tailored to suit a spe cific need Mix in the signals you need or enhance the main mix 1 The bus assignment switches in conjunction with the Group Pan pot by adding additional instruments 2 The Matrix Sends where needed The two main methods for creating these additional mixes are The bus assignment switches take the post fader post mute group signal and routes it to the 3 main output buses The feed to the L R buses is always through the Group Pan pot The feed to the Mono bus does not depend on that pan pot 10 8 MTX 1 7 NE 20 o SVP 40 6 The Matrix Send These controls allow the user to mix the post fader post mute group signal with other groups and or the 3 main output mixes If the PRE button is
5. pressed the signal to the Matrix Sends is pre fader pre mute This allows totally inde pendent output mix to be created and the group fader level will not affect the Matrix mix The overall level of the entire Matrix mix is controlled by the Matrix Masters located at the far right of the Master section Matrix Sends are always fed from post level post mute Group audio or in PRE position from the post insert pre level pre mute Group audio See Matrix section for further matrix information NOTE These following controls are ALWAYS fed from the Group audio signal the Fader Reverse switch does not affect their function Matrix Sends MI and M2 Always fed from post level post mute Group audio or in PRE position from the post insert pre level pre mute Group audio Group Pan Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio Bus Assignment Mono and L R Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio a creating additional mixes There is yet another way to create additional output mixes from the Console but it involves using an external mixer an XR 20 or XRM would be nice The Groups have their own TRS output jacks that feed the post fader post mute group audio to the out SPADER le side world These group outputs can be fed into an external mixer where they can be combined into as many outputs as the external mixer is capable of providing In effect you are using the external mixer to create additional Matrix
6. p 28 groups O group monitoring features SAD Within this Group section the 100mm fader is normally in the Group audio path This can be changed with the use of the Fader Reverse switch When the Fader Reverse switch is depressed the corresponding Aux output is controlled by the 100mm fader the Group output is then controlled by the corresponding Aux rotary pot Since the actual signal at the fader can be either the Group or Aux mix the PK Sig LED and AFL switches will monitor whichever signal is at the fader In the following text the uppercase FADER represents this signal E NOTE These following controls are ALWAYS fed from the Group audio signal the Fader 10 g MIX1 Reverse switch does not affect their function Y 3 m 6 8 MTX2 Matrix Sends MI and M2 Always fed from post level post mute Group audio or in PRE position from the post insert pre level pre mute Group audio Group Pan Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio Bus Assignment Mono and L R Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio 5 See next page for Fader Reverse information See Matrix section for further matrix information PK Sig LED The FADER is equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending group overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Group clipping is sensed both pre and post fader so even if
7. stereo inputs channel muting features mute Pressing this switch mutes the stereo feed to any of the assigned buses and any Aux sends The mute is part of the mute scene programmable function and behaves just as the mutes in the mono channels do mute LED The associated red LED illuminates when the stereo channel is muted bus assignment features The bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility in creating what eventually becomes the main output mix Stereo Inputs can be assigned to the independent Mono bus the Left Right buses or any of the odd even paired subgroups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 All assignments are derived post fader post eq and post mute Since these are stereo inputs the assignments are done in stereo the left side input signal is assigned to the left and odd buses while the right side signal is assigned to the right and even buses The Mono bus is fed from a summed mix of the left and right side input sources Bus Assign M Mono Assigns the summed post fader channel signal to the Mono Bus The pan pot position does not affect the signal to the Mono bus L R Left Right Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Left and Right Buses 1 2 Groups 1 2 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group and Group 2 Buses 3 4 Groups 3 4 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals the Group 3 and Group 4 Buses 5 6 Groups 5 6 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to th
8. 17 18 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories provided by the manufacturer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power suppl
9. Normally the 8 Group outputs along with L and R main buses are displayed across the 10 meters If a Fader Reverse switch is depressed that corresponding Aux output 1 thru 10 is displayed instead The displayed signal is Post fader and Post Mute The meters have aVU type response showing the average levels of the signals being monitored Use the Peak LEDs on each individual output to check for any overload conditions for that signal The nominal output level of the HPW console is 4dBu This is indicated as OVU on the meter scale power supply monitor These 4 LEDs located above the Solo meters monitor the internal voltages of the Console Each green LED indicates the presence of its indicated voltage rail These LEDs will illuminate when the Console is powered EITHER from its internal supply OR from an external supply See Power Supply section for further details lamp connectors A 12V DC BNC lamp connector is provided on each channel module for console illumination There are two lamp groups one on each side of the master section These are current protected with fuses that automatically reset when an overload condition is removed A severe overload may require power cycling to restore lamp power A maximum of 750mA can be drawn from either group This corre sponds to two high intensity Halogen bulbs or four low intensity incandescent bulbs Gooseneck lamp assemblies are available separately Positive voltage is on the cen
10. Pin2 is Drive Pin3 is Drive Pinl is Chassis Ground Drive impedance is 5002 each leg Nominal Operating Level 4dBu Max Output Level 26dBu into 2kQ or higher insert jack 1 4 TRS jack This switching 1 4 TRS jack allows an external signal processor to be inserted into the signal path of the main audio bus The tip carries the SEND signal from the bus and the ring carries the RETURN signal back to the aux The Insert Send point is located directly after the main mix amp The Return comes back at the top of the main level control Tip is Send Ring is Return Sleeve is Audio Ground Send output impedance is 5002 Return input impedance is 5KQ Nominal Operating Level 2dBu NOTE To avoid any degradation of the HPW s signal path any processing gear patched into the insert jack should have a low impedance output lt 100 2 and must be capable of cleanly driving a 2KQ load to 21 dBu MONO INSERT p 38 matrix mix matrix mix The HPW features a 2 output Matrix section Each Matrix can consist of a mixture of any of the main mix buses the 8 audio subgroups Left Right and Mono Each of these main buses feed the 2 matrix buses through individual Matrix Send pots all located within the Master module above the fader of the associated bus These Sends were described in each of the previous sections describing the various buses Each Matrix mix can be used to create a unique combination of the vari
11. This is useful if a split accom paniment track is played with vocals on one track The pre fade source controls the mix of vocals added to the monitors to assist the performer s PRE switch When this switch is in the OUT position the Aux sends are an equal mix of the left and right signals taken Post fader When the switch is despressed IN the Aux sends become Pre fader Post EQ with the left right mix set by the Prefade source control NOTE The HPW offers three seperate controls to offer the most flex ibility Each PRE Switch controls the Aux Sends directly below the switch Aux Sends 1 6 7 8 and 9 10 aux sends 1 10 These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the corre sponding Aux buses Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 6dB additional gain avail able above that bal This control determines the signal s left right balance with respect to the assigned L R and Group buses Rotating the control counterclockwise increases the amount of the left signal sent to the L and odd numbered groups rotating clockwise increases the amount sent to the R and even numbered groups For example with the channel Bus Assign switch set to Groups 1 2 and the balance control set to the position rotat ing the control counterclockwise increases the amount of signal sent to Group 1 while rotating clockwise increases the amount sent to Group 2 The position is balanced and sends identical outputs signals
12. and equalized signals Ten aux sends are available for creating individual output mixes These mixes can be used for driving effects processors providing monitor mixes creating broadcast or alternate sound reinforcement mixes or other special requirements With the corresponding PRE switches in the OUT position the Aux sends are fed from the Post fader channel signal When the PRE switch is depressed IN the corresponding Aux sends are fed from the Channels Post EQ Pre fader signal An internal option allows the user to change this PRE point to the Pre Insert Pre EQ signal on a channel by channel basis All Aux sends are affected by the channel Mute switch mono in put owner s manual PRE aux 1 6 The default signal source for these Aux sends is post fader This switch is used for selecting the Pre fader signal for Auxes 1 6 The normal Pre fader signal is derived Post EQ See internal jumper options on page 18 AUX SENDS Aux sends are Post EQ Post fader n mm PRET 6 1 Aux sends are Post insert Post EQ Pre fader 3 aux send level 1 10 These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the corresponding AUX buses Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 6dB additional gain is available above that PRE aux 7 8 and aux 9 10 The default signal source for these AUX SENDS is post fader These switches are used for selecting the Pre fader signals for Auxes 7 8 and 9 10 The normal Pre fader sign
13. power supply external power supply The style and pinout of the DC Connectors on the HPW are the same as the Crest X Series of consoles X Eight X Four X Monitor and the existing X Series supply be used to power the HPW console The voltage requirements are the same but the current demands are less with the HPW The better and cheaper solution for an external supply is to use the supply designed for the HPW the model XPS SW3 This external supply uses the same basic PSU assembly from the HPW fitted in a 20 chassis The rack mount faceplate can be removed if a stand alone floor or desk mounted supply is desired AC power requirements are the same Any worldwide voltage can be used to power the supply power supply controls front power When this switch is ON AC power is supplied to the internal circuits DC status These four green LEDs show the condition of the four main DC supply voltages present on the rear panel DC output connector power supply controls rear input This is a standard 15 amp IEC power inlet connector A mating cord set is normally supplied with the Console to match local power requirements Any worldwide mains voltage is acceptable from 100 volts to 240 volts 50 60 Hz Maximum input power is 200 watts fan There is a low speed fan mounted within the power supply This fan will draw cooling air through the rear and exhaust it through the slots in the sides of the chassis
14. Aux outputs instead of the rotary controls by use of the Fader Reverse switch you will need to use a small tool in order to access the fader reverse switch Other controls associated with monitoring the signals also change functions when this switch is used NOTE These following controls are ALWAYS fed from the L R main audio signal The Fader Reverse switch does not affect their function a a u Matrix Sends MI and M2 Always fed from post level post mute main audio or in PRE position from the post insert pre level pre mute main audio REVERSE Bus Assignment Mono Always fed from the post level post mute main audio The Matrix Send pots allow the user to mix the post fader post mute main signal uw A with the other 2 main outputs plus the 8 groups If the PRE button is pressed the signal to the Matrix Send pots is pre fader pre mute This allows a totally independent output mix to be created The main fader level will not affect the Matrix mix The overall level of the entire Matrix mix is controlled by the Matrix Masters located at the far right of the Master section See Matrix section for further matrix information Pest LEFT RIGHT fader reverse w LED When this switch is UP LED Off the following controls perform these listed functions Mute w Led Mutes the Post fader main output 100mm Fader Controls the main audio output level Lower AFL switch below fader Monitors the main audio level via the
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16. Input channels are normally fed by the Post Fader Post Mute signal in the channel There is a PRE switch 3 associated with each set of Aux Sends that will change the feed to a Pre Fader point in the channel sig nal path There are two choices for this PRE point Pre Fader Post EQ and Pre Fader Pre Insert This change is done on a channel by channel basis each channel has its own set of solder pads All 3 of the PRE switches within that channel will be affected by the option change NOTE The channel MUTE always affects the Aux sends whether Pre or Post optioned or not Pre Fader Post EQ This is the default setting for the PRE switch The aux send signal is derived before the fader but after the channel EQ Pre Fader Pre Insert This is the option for the PRE switch The aux send signal is derived before the EQ and before the Insert Send jack so any external processing gear will NOT affect the Aux sends direct out D O option The Direct Out jack on the Mono Input channels is normally fed by the Pre Fader Post EQ signal in the channel The option changes this point to Pre Fader Pre EQ This change is done on a channel by channel basis each channel has its own set of solder pads NOTE The channel MUTE does NOT affect the Direct Out jack NOTE The channel insert DOES affect the Direct Out jack Pre Fader Post EQ This is the default setting for the D O jack The signal is derived before the fader but after the channel EQ Pr
17. OFF If the internal supply fails the external supply is then switched on This requires the operator to manually perform the switch over During the down time the console stops working and there could be a dis turbing POP when the power comes back on Choosing method 2 or 3 comes from one s belief as to what s more likely to happen A An internal failure of a power supply from a general component fault OR B An overall AC power related problem that causes a supply to fail If you believe A is more likely then use method 2 You are keeping both supplies always on line to cover for one another The switch over is seamless so the only way to later check for a faulty supply is to try to run the console on the internal or external supply only The External supply does have its own set of status LEDs If you believe that you re more likely to encounter AC power related problems severe enough to fry a supply use method 3 and keep the back up supply switched OFF until you need it Some users go as far as not even plugging the supply into the power strip until they re sure that the power is restored and good Our recommended method is 2 The supply both external and internal is designed to operate from 100 to 240 volts without a problem In fact it can handle 260 volts input and stay within spec It is unlikely that an input overvoltage condition will cause the supply to fail By keeping both supplies on at all times audio continuity is m
18. The Solo audio takes the place of the selected Monitor sources for both the Monitor outputs and the headphones If the Solo Off button is depressed the meters and headphones will still switch over however the Monitor Outputs WILL NOT be interrupted by the Solo This allows the Monitor Output jacks to be used as an additional output for any of the 7 avail able sources or their mixture Since the sources feeding the Monitor section are RETURN 2 Pre fader this additional output is controlled only by the Monitor Level pot and is independent of any of the main fader settings MENO L R source select switches The operator can choose which signals to listen to and view by using the Source c e Select switches These switches select the Pre Fader source of these seven sets of signals lt gt Stereo Return Mono bus L R buses Groups 1 2 Groups 3 4 Groups 5 6 cress Groups 7 8 EZ The Monitor System circuitry is stereo and these are all stereo sources except for ALL SOURCES PRE the Mono bus These 7 signals can be combined by selecting more than one source anes All sources that are selected will be equally mixed together This combined signal is wee then displayed on the Monitor LED meters and fed to the Monitor Level pot and to a 5 LEVEL the headphone system 7 3 2 8 1 El 2 10 sum to mono A Sum to Mono switch is provided which mixes the L and R monitor rear panel out puts together This switch is u
19. circuits are simultaneously adjusted Unity gain is at the mid point with a detent min and max gain adjust is 20dB The stereo inputs were designed for line level sources and can accommodate a wide range of input levels Use the appropriate input when patching in your external gear For most semi Pro or Pro outboard gear with balanced output jacks use Stereo Line input 1 The TRS input jacks accept balanced or unbalanced sources Use an adapter plug or cable to patch in XLR gear For semi Pro or consumer equipment with RCA output jacks use Stereo Line input 2 left right and mono switchs These buttons determine which signal s will be routed to the main buses subgroup buses or post fader aux sends The Pre Fader Source 27 determines the source for the pre fader aux sends both in the OUT position true stereo signal passes through left button only in the IN position only the left signal passes through right button only in the IN position only the right signal passes through both in the IN position a summed left and right mono signal passes through line 2 switch This button selects which inputs are active Line or Line 2 Inputs By depressing this switch IN position line input 2 becomes active features SALUDO Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective equaliza tion in order to be part of a good sounding mix Each Stereo Input is equip
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21. fader so even if the fader is down you will be informed of any bus related overload problems AFL AnAFL After Fader Listen switch is provided that lets the operator monitor the audio signal in the console s Solo system When depressed the Mono s post fader post mute signal sent to the consoles Solo system See Master section for details on the Solo system functions All Mono and Stereo Inputs along with the 8 groups and L R can be directly assigned to the Mono bus Use the Matrix Sends to create additional 9 mixes from the main buses 8 Groups Left Right and Mono These additional mixes can be tailored to suit a specific need Mix in the signals you need or enhance the main mix by adding addi tional instruments where needed p 37 left riaht mono output HPW owner s manual L R and mono connectors rear panel The HPW Mono output connections are located on the Master rear output panel The output features a male XLR output connector along with 1 4 TRS Insert con nector The output is a servo balanced XLR jack The TRS Insert jack is wired as Tip Send Ring Return Sleeve Audio Ground This is the industry standard wiring scheme for most single jack inserts The Insert send point is located directly after the main mix amp The Insert return feeds the top of the 100mm fader main Mono output male XLR jack The main output signal is available at this output jack
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24. the external supply to minimize hum NOTE Removing this link DOES NOT lift the chassis of the external supply from the AC safety ground the chassis of the power supply enclosure is ALWAYS attached to the 3rd wire ground of the AC inlet connector That connection is there for safety reasons it shunts to the AC ground plug any dangerous internal faults that may contact the chassis metalwork AT NOTIME SHOULDTHIS 3rd WIRE GROUND BE DEFEATED by cutting off the AC plug ground pin or by improperly using a ground lift adapter p 55 power supply power supply dual hookup Model Crest Audio CREST Console Power Supph i Re e XPSSW3 Professional Audio Products EE External Power Supply crouno LINKING e GROUND gt EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SOLD SEPARATELY DC POWER CABLE er E SOLD SEPARATELY SUPPLIED Designed amp Built in the USA DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT TO COUNTRY SPECIFIC AC PLUG LINE CORD SUPPLIED WITH CONSOLE HPW T GERI Dual Power Connection Detail AC PLUG NOTE When using an external supply in Redundant Mode External supply always powered ON with the Console having the Console and the External power supply plugged into two separate AC circuits will give an extra measure of backup If one o
25. turning red Channel clipping is sensed both pre and post fader so that preamp or EQ related problems are still indicated even when the fader is down A PFL Pre Fader Listen switch allows the operator to monitor the channels signal in the console s Solo system When depressed the channels pre fader signal is sent to the console s Solo system see Master section for details on the Solo system functions PK Sig LED Pre Fader signal is shown as varying GREEN intensity Channel clip warning displays RED PFL When this switch is depressed the channel s pre fader signal is sent to the con sole s Solo system The channel LED illuminates RED to indicate that the PFL is active The Solo meters then indicate the channel s PFL level Channel LED status flickering green low signal level in the channel steady green good signal levels within the channel green with flickering red good signal levels with occasional peaks steady red PFL selected The signal present circuitry is sensed at top of channel fader so it sees the audio path which runs from the preamp into the lo cut filter through the insert jack and finally through the EQ The signal path has to be intact through all these stages for the green LED to illuminate Any gain changes or audio processing affects the signal present LED Also since the PFL feed is taken from this same pre fader point the Solo meters and Solo headphones will monitor this overall channe
26. you won t feel a lot of air moving Do not block the vents the supply could overheat and be damaged DC output This 7 pin circular socket connector carries the DC voltages from the supply It should be connected via the DC power cable ONLY to the DC Input connector of approved Crest Consoles Even though the power supply is protected against output abuse it was specifically designed for Crest mixing consoles It may not function properly if attempts are made to power other devices including other manufacturer s consoles ground link When using an external supply the Console s internal supply is plugged into an AC outlet AND the console is con nected via the DC cable to an external supply which has its own AC plug and outlet These two different AC outlets may be at different ground potentials Depending on various sometimes unknown conditions a ground loop may occur This usually manifests itself as a low level hum in the console outputs This barrier strip is provided to allow the chassis ground of the external power supply to be lifted from the console audio ground thereby removing the 2nd loop path of the Console s audio ground to the outlet grounds The Console s internal supply ALWAYS has the console chassis ground and audio ground tied together inside the console Normally the supplied metal link ties the two barrier strip ground circuits together This link can be removed to sepa rate these two grounds of
27. 6 mono input 6 7 channel muting features channel monitoring features The HPWT is equipped with an 8 Scene muting system An input channel can be assigned to any of the 8 available groups 1 thru 8 When Mute Scene preset located in the Master module is active all channels assigned to that scene are muted In addition the local channel mute switch can be used to change the status of the channel indepen dently of any of the scenes Remember a channel that has been assigned to mute scene but independently muted or unmuted remains in the assigned group and will continue to react to any commands given to that scene mute local mute Pressing this switch will mute the output of the channel to any of the assigned buses and any Aux sends Pressing it when the channel is muted will unmute the channel mute led The associated red LED illuminates when the channel is muted either by its local mute switch or when part of an active Mute Scene channel fader The channel is fitted with a high quality 100mm fader Normal mixing range is around the 0 mark with up to 10dB fader boost available when needed All Post fader feeds from the channel are controlled by this fader Post Aux sends and Bus assignments The channel is equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the channel s Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending channel over load within 3dB of clipping by
28. ACKUP SUPPLY 200W www crestaudio com CONNECT ONLY TO APPROVED CREST SUPPLY Commerciale p 27 O grou ps audio subgroups HPW owner s manual features The HPW is equipped with 8 audio subgroups in addition to the main L R and Mono mix buses All of the Inputs Mono and Stereo have full assignment capabilities to all of these mix buses Typically these 8 groups are used to create sub mixes within the main program These sub mixes are then combined to create the overall mix The use of groups allows the operator to easily control and modify collections of instruments or voices Examples include drum mixes background vocals choir microphones etc Since the group assignment is done in odd even pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 stereo subgrouping is typically used Each input channel s pan pot is used to create a stereo sub mix within an odd even group pair After assigning related signals to a pair of groups specific equaliza tion or compression can be applied to that collection of signals by patching external processing gear into the groups insert jacks stereo EQ or compressors are often used That processed stereo group signal can then be assigned to any of the 3 main mix buses L R Mono via the group s bus assignment switches to create the final mix The feed to the L R buses is Post fader Post mute through the Group Pan Pot the assignment to the Mono bus is Post fader Post mute the Pan Pot is not involved Group Pan P
29. CREST AUDIO HPW Mixing Console Owner s Manual ee juo e e CREST AUDIO HPW Owner s Manual Model Number Serial Number opt external PSU Serial Owner Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Number Install Date Installed By Contact Number Pb Pb Pb gt gt Intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION Risk of electrical shock DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To prevent electrical shock or fire hazard this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus Before using this apparatus read the operating guide for further warnings Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislamiento dentro de la caja del producto y que puede tener una magnitud suficiente como para constituir riesgo de descarga el ctrica Este s mbolo tiene el prop sito de alertar
30. LOAD 3 LOW INTENSITY or 2 HIGH INTENSITY LAMPS PER SIDE THE NUMBER OF LAMP JACKS IS DEPENDENT ON CONSOLE SIZE __5 5 EDIT CANCEL MASTER MUTE 3 SCENE 4 5 9 CONTROLLER 5 5 STORE SINGLE SCENE ram p 13 mono in put owner s manual 48V 48 volts DC is applied equally through current limiting resistors to both pins 2 and 3 on the mic input XLR connector This feature is used with condenser micro phones and active direct boxes that require an external DC voltage phantom power in order to operate The 48V switch should A not be engaged when using standard dynamic microphones or other sources that do not use phantom power For dynamic or ribbon mics phantom voltage is not required and should be switched OFF NOTE Operating this switch ON or OFF causes large voltage swings to occur at the input of the mic preamp Care should be taken to insure that the channel is muted or the main faders are pulled down to prevent a pop from reaching the audi ence pad When engaged the input signal is attenuated by 25dB to prevent strong signals ne channel peak LEDS from kick drums or lead vocals for example from overloading the preamp stage The II pad is used to bring a hot mic input signal down to a controllable level or when a line the input gain control level signal is present at the XLR input jack This affects both the XLR and the 1 4 Onl
31. NE PRESETS EDIT CANCEL SINGLE O SCENE p 51 master section p 52 talkback section The operator can use the built in facilities of the HPW to talk to the main group or aux buses in the console Often times the operator will need to selectively commu nicate with a performer or slate a performance during a recording talkback input This front panel XLR jack can accept mic level signals and is equipped with a phan tom power option header internally located behind the XLR jack within the Master module The default setting for the phantom power is ON NOTE 18 volts phantom power is available for the TB mic Most condenser mics will operate at this voltage but there are some microphones that need the full 48 volts to properly function Only use dynamic microphones or condensers that can operate properly on 18 volts for the TB mic talkback level This control sets the level of the TB signal to be sent to the selected buses talk to talkback select switches The operator can choose which buses are fed by the Talkback audio using these 8 switches The 3 main buses all 8 groups or the Aux buses in pairs can be selected talk on talk back on with LED This latching switch feeds the Talkback audio to the selected buses The LED lights when it is active output metering Ten dedicated LED meters show the output level of whatever signal is being con trolled by the corresponding 100mm fader
32. Solo system Upper Rotary pot Controls the Aux output level Upper AFL switch Monitors the Aux level via the Solo system When this switch is down LED On the following controls perform these listed functions Use the Fader Reverse switches F whenever it is beneficial to Mute w Led Mutes the Post fader Aux 9 or 10 output 100mm Fader Controls the Aux output level Lower AFL switch below fader Monitors the Aux level via the Solo system eise en enra on fader These switches Upper Rotary pot Controls the main L or R output level can be used individually if only Aux needs to be controlled or all can be switched when a full The overall purpose of this reverse switch is to give the operator easier access to Monitor Console function the Aux level and control functions It shifts the Aux controls to the lower fader area is desired of the module when used as a Monitor console The main audio controls are shifted to the upper rotary area Upper AFL switch Monitors the audio level via the Solo system 36 mono main audio bus SALDO features The HPW is equipped with 3 main audio buses in addition to the 8 audio subgroups This section of the manual deals with of those 3 main buses the Mono bus The Mono bus is directly assignable from all of the Mono and Stereo Inputs the 8 audio subgroups and the L R main buses Since the Mono bus is directly assignable from all input sources an
33. Sound Level dBA Slow Response 8 90 6 92 4 95 BF 2 100 112 102 1 105 12 110 1 4 or less 115 According to OSHA any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss Ear plugs or protectors to the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set forth above To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE ACHTUNG Beim Einsatz von Elektroger ten m ssen u a grundlegende Vorsichtsma nahmen befolgt werden 1 00 74 M 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lesen Sie sich diese Anweisungen durch Bewahren Sie diese Anweisungen auf Beachten Sie alle Warnungen Befolgen Sie alle Anweisungen Setzen Sie dieses Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser ein Reinigen Sie es nur mit einem trockenen Tuch Blockieren Sie keine der L ftungs ffnungen F hren Sie die Installation gem den Anweisungen des Herstellers durch Installieren Sie das Ger t nicht neben W rmequellen wie Heizungen Heizger ten fen oder anderen Ger ten auc
34. TUS CONSOLE Be 2 eh nn XPS SW3 e NOTE The 2U rack mount panel can be removed from the chassis if a stand alone floor or desktop supply is preferred Remove the six 8 screws securing the front panel to the chassis Remove the front panel and store it away then replace the 8 screws to fill the threaded holes in the front of the chassis Attach the supplied feet to the bottom of the chassis in the four indicated positions external power supply rear Crest Audio Console Power Supply Model XPS SW3 Professional Audio Products USE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CREST CONSOLES SEE MANUAL FOR DETAILS are rounp External Power Supply LINKING Crest Consoles Designed and Built in the USA consoLe L GROUND CHASSIS SERIAL NUMBER GROUND DC E TO CONSOLE Audio Inc crestaudio com m external power supply DC out connector CONN PINOUT 1 12V 3A 2 18V 3A 3 AGND 4 AGND 5 DGND B 48V 5A 7 18V 3A USE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED CREST CONSOLES SEE MANUAL FOR DETAILS GROUND ES LINKING CONSOLE GROUND CHASSIS GROUND DC OUTPUT TO CONSOLE p 54 console rear external DC connection EXT DC PINOUT 12V 3A 18V 3A AGND AGND DGND 48V 1A EXTERNAL DC INPUT 18V FROM BACKUP SUPPLY CONNECT ONLY TO N APPROVED CREST SUPPLY SA
35. TX assigns the signal to the left while MTX2 assigns the signal to the right If only one MTX signal is assigned it is in mono output mono This button sets the alternate output for mono operation When button is in the OUT position the signal is output as stereo When button is in the IN position the signal is left and right summed ambience This knob is used to add the stereo ambience signal from the ambience input to the alternate output The ambience signal is post fader and is fully dependent on the ambience controls Adjusting or muting the ambience input signal will affect the alter nate output s ambience See Ambience Input on page 46 unity gain The unity gain is used for applications where the user should not have access to the master level controls such as a feed for a nursery or narthex This inset button disables the master level control and sets the gain to unity same as 0 on master control A small tool is required to activate the unity gain master section HPW owner s man ALTERNATE OUTPUT 1 SOURCE MONO MTX1 STEREO MTX2 OUTPUT MONO AMBIENCE do 10 o 20 6 30 10 MASTER UNITY GAIN 6 eee o 20 6 30 10 GAIN REDUCTION 12 15 LIMITER 0 dBu COMPRESSOR 10 GAIN dB EXPANDER 35 dBu 50 20 master section master master UNITY cain This knob controls the main level of the a
36. aintained if one of the supplies fail Method 4 was listed as a possible way to power the HPW External supply only Typically this method is only used in the event of an internal supply failure You can still operate the unit until an internal power supply replacement is obtained The internal failed supply should be switched OFF and no AC line cord should be fit ted If an internal supply fails it is unlikely that it will interfere with the External supply s operation NOTE You will NOT get better noise distortion or overall performance gains from the HPW if you power it from an external supply This may be true for some other brands of consoles but the HPW was designed for full performance even when operated from its internal supply p 57 p 58 specifications HPW owner s manual Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 5dB Any input to any output Ref IkHz 15dBu output level THD Noise Chan Input to Group or Main Output Left Right Mono lt 0 01 THD 20Hz to 20kHz at 15dBu out Noise 20Hz to 20kHz Mic EIN lt 127 dBu Measured 60dB gain 1500 source Bus Noise Better than 85dBu w 32 Channels Routed Crosstalk Measured 20Hz 20kHz Ref to 15dBu output Channel Mute gt 90dB Channel Routing gt 85dB Channel fader attenuation gt 85dB Aux Send attenuation gt 80dB Phase Shift lt 30 degrees 20Hz to 20kHz mic in to main out XLR Inputs 2k5 ohms Balanced Main Outputs Insert Points Internal Power Supp
37. al is derived Post EQ See internal jumper options on page 18 When button is in the OUT position aux sends are Post EQ Post fader When button is in the IN position aux sends are Post insert Post EQ Pre fader bus assignment features The Input bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility for creating what eventually becomes the main output mix Channels can be assigned to the indepen dent Mono bus the pan paired Left Right buses or any of the pan paired subgroups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 All assignments are derived post fader post eq and post mute pan control The pan control positions the post fader channel signal within the stereo left right field or between the Odd and Even groups of an assigned pair The signal is down by approximately 3dB at the center detent position when panning across the buses bus assign M Mono Assigns the post fader channel signal to the Mono Bus The pan pot position does not affect the signal to the Mono bus L R Left Right Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Left and Right Buses I 2 Groups 1 2 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group and Group 2 Buses 3 4 Groups 3 4 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group 3 and Group 4 Buses 5 6 Groups 5 6 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group 5 and Group 6 Buses 7 8 Groups 7 8 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group 7 and Group 8 Buses p 1
38. al usario de la presencia de instruccones importantes sobre la operaci n y mantenimiento en la informaci n que viene con el producto PRECAUCION Riesgo de descarga el ctrica NO ABRIR PRECAUCION Para disminuir el riesgo de descarga el ctrica no abra la cubierta No hay piezas tiles dentro Deje todo mantenimiento en manos del personal t cnico cualificado ADVERTENCIA Para prevenir choque electrico o riesgo de incendios este aparato no se debe exponer a la lluvia o a la humedad Los objetos llenos de liquidos como los floreros no se deben colocar encima de este aparato Antes de usar este aparato lea la guia de funcionamiento para otras advertencias Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer Putilisateur la pr sence d une tension dangereuse pouvant tre d amplitude suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc lectrique Ce symbole est utilis dans ce manuel pour indiquer Putilisateur qu il ou qu elle trouvera d importantes instructions concernant l utilisation et l entretien de Pappareil dans le paragraphe signal ATTENTION Risques de choc lectrique NE PAS OUVRIR ATTENTION Afin de r duire le risque de choc lectrique ne pas enlever le couvercle Il ne se trouve l int rieur aucune pi ce pouvant tre repar e par l utilisateur Confiez l entretien et la r paration de l appareil un r parateur Crest agr AVIS Dans le but de reduire les risques d incendie ou de decharge e
39. amp EQON Std Channels Only HI PASS N X LO LO MID HI MID HI p Compr GR Comp Thresh 4 Automix Enable Automix Controller 09 Mute Mute INSERT d 6 Cntr 4 nti Automix Av 1 Cntr Bus L 4 AS REMESAS d _Pre Fader Pre EQ DIRECT OUTPUT db I Mute Logic Signal gt Pre Source y Pre federrPost EQ 4 K e 4 Dir Out Post EQ Default die Pre Source Select Post EQ r hannels Only 1 no pex Mono channels Standard and Automix SimalpeakPFL Left Mute Logic Signal gt i m Mono A m Let 1008 a m i E 4 i Input 1 Gain 1 LO LOMID HEMID Right 1 Right 10d8 2 A Right gi nt 1 gt LO LO MID 1 lt Let N I o i Left Pre EQ Aux Pre source L R Bal 1 qp 4 Right Pre EQ We ab X 1 0 BALANCE Pre Source Default Post EQ E Mute Control Mute DIRECT OUTPUT Loft Pre EG WS _ Left Post EQ Right Pre EQ Signal Peak PFL a Right Post EQ ne Dir Out Post EQ Default Mute Switch i Left 1048 LeftMano HIPASS i Right Gain f UI GES Y HI PASS 1 48 MIC INPUT Direct Output UR Stereo Returns Preamp Signal Peak PFL Al
40. ander The attack and release characteristics have been x This knob sets the threshold level at which downward expansion begins optimized for voice perfor The corresponding LED will illuminate when the established threshold has mances been exceeded The ratio is preset to 122 SS AUDIO p 45 master section J uew ownersmanual ambience inputs features The HPW has been designed with a stereo mic ambience input for real life sound enhancement This feature allows sound from the room to be added to the sound system allowing better reflection of what the audience hears The ambience input has direct out puts and can be assigned to the auxes or alternate outputs gain This knob adjusts the gain level of the ambience input Both left and right circuits are simultaneously adjusted balance This knob determins the signal s left right balance Rotating the control counterclock wise increases the amount of left signal while rotating the control clockwise increases the amount of right signal sent from the ambience input to the assigned bus stereo lo cut filter This filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies without substantially affecting the program material Ambient microphones can easily pick up air handler or reverberant room noise that clouds the signal This filter can help clean it up The cut off frequency of the filter is 70 Hz and the slope is 18dB per octave This type of filter is also referred t
41. ase write in label The white area at the bottom of each channel may be written on with a grease marker and later wiped clean with a cloth moistened with isopropyl rubbing alcohol Artist Board tape may also be applied to this surface and the tape marked with a permanent marker NOTE Do not write directly on the Console s surface with a permanent marker Avoid using standard masking tape it dries out and leaves a hard to remove glue residue CREST AUDIO http www crestaudio com HPW Owner s Manual Version 1 0 05 31 06
42. ault to buses 5 8 To send to auxes 1 4 internal solder blob jumbers avail able NOTE Whenchang yy ing the aux sends be certain to cut and solder in correct pairs aux 1 5 2 6 3 7 and 4 8 For example if changing to Aux 1 be certain to remove the solder on Aux 5 PRE The default signal source for these AUX SENDS is post fader These switches are used for selecting the Pre fader signals for Auxes 5 8 or 1 4 if solder blobs have been changed The normal Pre fader signal is derived Post EQ INPUT When button is in the OUT position aux sends are Post EQ Post fader When button is in the IN position aux sends are Post insert Post EQ Pre fader level This knob adjust the amount of signal sent from the ambience input to the assigned bus and to the ambient level controls on the alternate outputs Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 10dB additional gain available above that Setting the ambience TI mute mute level allows the user to preset two ambi This button toggles between the ambience output level 100 and cuis leal Uso do ems the mute level The LED illuminates when mute is active The ambi ence mute button to select ence mute functions through the programmable mute scenes the mute level for spoken When button is in the OUT position the level is controled by the word and the main ambi ambience level 100 ence level for music When button is in th
43. but it stops the lo frequencies Reversing the polarity of an input lo cut switch When this button is depressed Lo Cut filter is on When performing outdoors EI wind induced low frequency rumble can get into the input channels thru the microphones Engaging the Lo Cut filter can eliminate these power stealing low frequencies mono input EO features aux send features SALDO Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective equaliza tion in order to be part of a good sounding mix The input EQ consists of four bands high high mid low mid and low The high and low bands have fixed frequencies while the high mid and low mid bands are sweepable with their higher and lower frequencies overlapping adjacent bands high frequency HF 15dB boost and cut at 12kHz Shelving Response high mid frequency HM Selectable frequency range of 500Hz to 10 kHz The response is bell shaped with a fixed Q of 1 5 15dB boost and cut centered at the selected frequency low mid frequency LM Selectable frequency range of 100Hz 2kHz The response is bell shaped with a fixed Q of 1 5 15dB boost and cut centered at the selected frequency low frequency LF 15dB boost and cut at 80Hz Shelving Response eq on When the button is OUT the EQ circuits are bypassed When the button is IN the EQ circuits are engaged This switch can be used to make A B comparisons between flat
44. cep MONO OUTPUT Solo Solo gt SgralPeakAFL INSERT n l D 7777 MONO OUTPUT MTX I o Na MATRIX OUTPUTS 1 2 al IND Solo A Signal Peak AFL P MATRIX 1 2 gt gt 10 dB MATRIX OUTPUT 1 2 GC ALTERNATE OUTPUTS 1 2 Solo L AR GEE Solo Re ALT OUTPUT 1 2 Signal Peak AFL Moro OUTPUT MONO Left Jc Sie 7 MTX1 e gt lt MTX2 gt GAIN REDUCTION AMBIENCE OUTPUT DYNAMICS CONTROL meL mer p i l Foe E LIMIT THR GAIN RATIOCMP THR EXP THR DIRECT OUTPUT L 166 LEFT CREST AUDIO Internal Jumper MIC INPUT TALKBACK Preamp MONITOR MONITOR SOURCES ARE PRE FADER SOLO CONTROL BUS block dia Mono De Mono gt Left U De gt GAP 1 8 gt AUX 1 2 gt AUX 5 6 6e AUX 9 10 GC 4 oddal AS LEFT SUM MONO GC MONITOR LEVEL SOLO OFF A E MONITOR OUTPUT N RIGHT i _ 1 A HDRHLEVER OUTPU i 7 SOLO av CN 7 12 V LAMP JACKS LEFT OF MASTER AUTO RESETABLE FUSE RIGHT OF MASTER MAX
45. d does not have Phantom Power available The Mic and Line inputs should not be used simultaneously BAL IN balanced XLR input connector This balanced female XLR accepts a low impedance microphone signal or a line level signal depending on the position of the PAD switch on the front panel NOTE Pin 2 on Crest Products will always be Hot for both in and out connections NOTE Directly adjacent to the stereo inputs rear panel there are four channels of mono inputs DIR OUT On these four channels there is a combo line mic input jack The line input accepts a 1 4 balanced TRS input or 6 3 mm plug In situations where the II preamp circuitry is not needed the Insert Return can be used as the channel s input such as when using an expensive outboard tube mic preamp for example In these cases the Tip contact of the plug should not be connected The signal from the external pre amp should feed the Ring contact the Sleeve contact is the ground return automix optional automix The automix option is comprised of a set of eight mono channels that have auto matic gain shared mixing capability The circuitry determines which input is the loud est and gives it dominance in the mix by reducing the level of other assigned inputs based on their individual instantaneous levels Adding priority will cause a channel to dominate even if its level is lower than others Also included is an adjustable thresh
46. d not a derived summed L R mix a variety of uses are possible Center cluster feed in a L C R church install subwoofer feed assign only the appropriate low frequency sources to the bus or use it to sum the L R mixes to create a mono mix The Matrix Send pots allow the user to mix the post fader post mute Mono sig nal with the other 2 main outputs plus the 8 groups If the PRE button is pressed the signal to the Matrix Send pots is pre fader pre mute This allows a totally independent output mix to be created The main fader level will not affect the Matrix mix The overall level of the entire Matrix mix is controlled by the Matrix Masters located at the far right of the Master section See Matrix section for further matrix information Mute Switch w LED This switch will mute the post fader output of the Mono audio bus The LED will illu minate when the mute is active NOTE These mute switches are NOT part of the programmable mute scenes 100mm Fader This high quality I 00mm fader is used to control the main output level Any Post fader feeds are affected by this control Nominal position is at the 0 mark with 1088 additional gain available above that point PK Sig LED The FADER is equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending audio overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Audio clipping is sensed both pre and post
47. e IN position aux sends are Pre fader Post EQ aux sends 1 2 or 9 10 These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the corresponding Aux buses Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 6dB additional gain available above that CREST 85 41 master section _____________HPw owmerismanual channel muting features MUTE and MUTE LED Pressing this switch will mute the stereo feed to any of the assigned buses and any Aux sends The associated red LED will illuminate when the stereo channel is muted 3ETURN 1 bus assignment features The bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility for creating what eventu ally becomes the main output mix Stereo Inputs can be assigned to the independent Mono bus the Left Right buses or any of the odd even paired subgroups 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 All assignments are derived post fader post eq and post mute Since these are stereo inputs the assignments are done in stereo the left side input signal is assigned to the left and odd buses the right side signal is assigned to the right and even buses The Mono bus is fed from a summed mix of the left and right side input sources Bus Assign M Mono Assigns the summed post fader channel signal to the Mono Bus L R Left Right Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Left and Right Buses 1 2 Groups 1 2 Assigns the post fader signals to the Group and Group 2 Buses 3 4 Groups 3 4 Assigns the post fader signal
48. e IN position the level is controlled by the mute level 102 mute level This knob adjusts the amount of signal sent from the ambience input to the assigned bus when the mute button has been engaged Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 1038 additional gain available above that p 47 p 48 master section HPW owner s manual master section monitoring and control overview The HPW is equipped with versatile monitoring talkback and muting sections that allow the operator to monitor and control the various signals within the console A brief overview of each is presented Each section will be described on its own fol lowing a brief overview monitor section The dedicated Monitor Section allows the user to listen to and view the various signals operating within the Console This section consists of the monitor select cir cuitry and dual LED meters the Solo system and the headphone system To better control the overall operation of the HPW the user should ensure that the signals within the console are being mixed as intended and are operating within the proper limits The Monitor section allows the operator to select any of the main mix buses alone or in combination and then listen to and view the levels of those signals A pair of TRS output jacks are provided to feed these signals to an external amplifier speaker system The rear panel jacks are controlled by the Monitor Level pot solo system Each In
49. e Fader Pre EQ This is the option for the D O jack The D O signal is derived before the fader and before the channel EQ The specified Solder Blob SBXX shown in the table should be linked by solder bridging to complete the circuit and implement the indicated option The table below shows the specific SBXX for each of the 8 channels on a cir cuitboard Before implementing an option by blobbing be SURE to cut the existing thin copper trace linking the two halves of the default SB Failure to do so will result in channel operation problems and possible circuit damage HPW Mono Input OPTIONS TABLE PRE Feed For Aux Sends Channel Direct Out Post EQ Default Pre Insert Post EQ Default Pre EQ 582 SBI SBI8 SBI7 Chan 2 SB4 SB3 5820 5819 3 586 585 5822 5821 4 588 587 5824 5823 5 5810 589 5826 5825 6 5812 SBI I SB28 SB27 Chan 7 5813 5814 5830 5829 8 5816 5815 5832 583 NOTE The astute observer will notice that because of the presence of the various solder points within the channel signal path there are other possible connection options For example The Pre EQ point that is used for the DO option CAN be used to feed the Aux Pre circuits Contact the factory for specific GRE information concerning non standard options O featu res overview HPW owner s manual p 20 rear panel features direct out 1 4 TRS jack The input channel s signal is available at this out
50. e Group 5 and Group 6 Buses 7 8 Groups 7 8 Assigns the post fader pan pot signals to the Group 7 and Group 8 Buses stereo fader The stereo inputs are provided with high quality 100mm stereo faders Normal mixing range is around the 0 mark with up to 10dB fader boost available when needed signal monitoring features The stereo inputs are equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the summed Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending chan nel overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Clipping is sensed both pre and post fader so even if the fader is down you will be informed of any preamp or EQ related overload problems A PFL Pre Fader Listen switch is provided that lets the operator monitor the stereo input signal in the console s Solo system VVhen depressed the channels pre fader signal is sent to the console s Solo system See Master section for details on the Solo system functions The Stereo Inputs are monitored in stereo in the Solo system PK Sig LED Pre Fader signal summed L and R is shown as varying GREEN intensity Channel clip warning displays RED PFL When this switch is depressed the stereo pre fader signal is sent to the console s Solo system The channel LED illuminates RED to indicate that the PFL is active eS AUDIO p 24 581 10 id j i R446 R217 R218 R361 u R404 il A 1 2 2 a i 6129 ozzy
51. e PFL is active rear panel connectors The connectors associated with both stereo returns are located on the Master rear panel The TRS inputs are balanced and can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals On all TRS inputs the Left input is normalled into the Right jack allowing mono signals to be fed to both sides of the Stereo input by plugging the signal into JUST the Left jack If nothing is plugged into the Right jack it will receive its source from the Left jack Once a plug is inserted into the Right jack this normal con nection is broken and the Right input receives its signal from the Right jack RETURN 1 dm RETURN 2 R 3ETURN 1 44 alternate outputs features The HPW has 2 alternate outputs located within the Master module These outputs are designed to allow the user to select the signal source that is being output This feature is especailly useful when sending audio for broadcast recording an attached room public spaces or assisted hearing devices These outputs have full control dynamics with expan sion compression and limiting source M Mono Assigns the mono pre fader signal to the alternate output L R Left Right Assigns the L R Stereo signal to the alternate ouput MTX I and 2 Assigns the Matrix Mix or Matrix Mix 2 signal to the alternate output Pressing both the and MTX 2 assigns a Matrix stereo signal to the alternate output M
52. e stereo inputs were designed for line level sources and can accom modate a wide range of input levels stereo lo cut filter This filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies to clean out the mud that often accompanies reverbs or synths The cut off frequency of the filter is 150 Hz and the slope is 18dB per octave This type of filter is also referred to as a Hi pass filter HPF It allows the hi frequencies to pass but stops the lo frequencies lo cut switch When the button is in the OUT position stereo Lo Cut filter is not engaged When the button is in the IN position stereo Lo Cut filter is on HPW owner s manual STEREO RETURN 1 0 GAIN G 12 20 20 150 HZ 15 15 AUX SENDS gt E Reverbs can have a Si sizable amount of low frequency rumble that is best removed with a low cut filter Some synth patches have so much low frequency energy that they lose definition and need high pass filtering Engaging the Lo Cut filter can eliminate these power stealing low frequencies master section EO features Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective equal ization in order to be part ofa good sounding mix Each stereo input is equipped with a fixed frequency three band EQ The HF and LF STEREO RETURN 1 bands have a shelving response The MF band is bell shaped centered at 3kHz The EQ circuitry is always in the signa
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54. f the AC circuits should fail overload bad cord someone tripping over a wire etc the other supply internal or external will continue to operate Wired in this way you are providing a redundant path for the AC power in addition to the redundancy provided by the supplies themselves p 56 power supply power supply dual CREST AUDIO powering the HPW There are 4 distinct ways to power the HPW 1 Internal Supply ONLY 2 Internal Supply PLUS an External Supply as a Redundant Supply 3 Internal Supply PLUS an External Supply as a Back Up Supply 4 External Supply ONLY is the default powering method The HPW comes equipped with an Internal Supply and line cord 2 and 3 differ only in their implementation Both depend on an external supply plus DC cable to take over if the internal supply fails but differ in the philosophy behind their operation For method 2 the External supply is always connected to the HPW and is powered up whenever the HPW s internal supply is on If the internal supply fails the external supply takes over immediately without any operator intervention or audio interruption The same thing happens if the external supply fails the internal supply keeps the console operating Basically you have two supplies powering the console If either of the supplies fail the other continues to operate For method 3 the external supply is connected to the HPW in the same way as 2 but the supply is switched
55. filtrage doit tre observ lors de l op ration cette unit ou des dommages irr versibles peuvent tre occasionn s Le port de ces syst mes doit tre observ par toutes personnes susceptibles d tre expo s es des conditions au del des limites d crites ci dessus GARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES PARA SU SEGURIDAD CUIDADO Cuando use productos electr nicos debe tomar precauciones b sicas incluyendo las siguientes 1 00 A UN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Lea estas instrucciones Guarde estas instrucciones Haga caso de todos los consejos Siga todas las instrucciones No usar este aparato cerca del agua Limpiar solamente con una tela seca No bloquear ninguna de las salidas de ventilaci n Instalar de acuerdo a las instrucciones del fabricante No instalar cerca de ninguna fuente de calor como radiadores estufas hornos u otros aparatos incluyendo amplificadores que produzcan calor No retire la patilla protectora del enchufe polarizado o de tipo a Tierra Un enchufe polarizado tiene dos puntas una de ellas m s ancha que la otra Un enchufe de tipo a Tierra tiene dos puntas y una tercera a Tierra La punta ancha la tercera se proporciona para su seguridad Si el enchufe proporcionado no encaja en su enchufe de red consulte a un electricista para que reemplaze su enchufe obsoleto Proteja el cable de alimentaci
56. h Verst rkern die W rme erzeugen Beeintr chtigen Sie nicht die Sicherheitswirkung des gepolten Steckers bzw des Erdungssteckers Ein gepolter Stecker weist zwei Stifte auf von denen einer breiter ist als der andere Ein Erdungsstecker weist zwei Stifte und einen dritten Erdungsstift auf Der breite Stift bzw der dritte Stift dient Ihrer Sicherheit Sollte der beiliegende Stecker nicht in Ihre Steckdose passen wenden Sie sich bitte an einen Elektriker um die ungeeignete Steckdose austauschen zu lassen Sch tzen Sie das Netzkabel sodass niemand darauf tritt oder es geknickt wird insbesondere an Steckern oder Buchsen und ihren Austrittsstellen aus dem Ger t Verwenden Sie nur die vom Hersteller erh ltlichen Zubeh rger te oder Zubeh rteile Verwenden Sie nur einen Wagen Stativ Dreifu Tr ger oder Tisch der den Angaben des Herstellers entspricht oder zusammen mit dem Ger t verkauft wurde Wird ein Wagen verwendet bewegen Sie den Wagen mit dem darauf befindlichen Ger t besonders vorsichtig damit er nicht umkippt und m glicherweise jemand verletzt wird Trennen Sie das Ger t w hrend eines Gewitters oder w hrend l ngerer Zeitr ume in denen es nicht benutzt wird von der Stromversorgung Lassen Sie s mtliche Wartungsarbeiten von qualifizierten Kundendiensttechnikern durchf hren Eine Wartung ist erforderlich wenn das Ger t in irgendeiner Art besch digt wurde etwa wenn das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker besch digt wurden
57. hat only 1 Input is ignored This allows a channel to be monitored and adjusted without being sent into selected to avoid errors any of the main mixes The operator has a chance to properly set the levels and EQ of a channel before anyone else might hear it For Outputs the AFL signal point allows the operator to hear exactly what is being fed to the outside world The output level as well as any inserted processing gear can be monitored by the Solo system For times that a Pre Fader point needs to be checked the Monitor Sources can be used to listen to a bus before its main fader DC PWR STATUS MONITOR SOURCE solo metering Whenever a Solo button is pressed PFL or AFL the SOLO LED indicator will illuminate and the Monitor Source LED meters will switch over to display the Solo bus level These meters are calibrated to properly display the different internal levels within the console The OVU point is the nominal operating level of whatever signal is being Soloed Use the Solo system and metering to set the gain of an Input chan nel monitor the output level of a bus or check on the vocal blend of an Aux moni tor mix p 50 CREST AUDIO master section headphone source The operator can use the headphones to listen to the various signals within the Console The headphones are normally fed from whatever sources are selected in the Monitor Section The level is controlled by the Phone Level control the Monitor
58. l path Set all EQ controls to 0 flat if no equaliza tion is desired high frequency HF 15dB boost and cut at 10kHz Shelving Response _ MET mid frequency MF 1548 boost and cut centered at the 3kHz of 1 5 low frequency LF 15848 boost and cut at 80Hz Shelving Response aux send features Two aux sends are available for creating individual output mixes from the Stereo 15 15 Returns These mixes can be used for driving effects processors providing monitor AUX SENDS mixes creating broadcast or alternate sound reinforcement mixes or other special requirements The signal fed to each of the Auxes is a sum of the Left and Right stereo H Bre 10 1 8 5 Y signals The Aux sends are normally fed from the Post fader stereo signal When the PRE switch is depressed the Aux sends are fed from the Post EQ Pre fader signal The Aux sends are always affected by the Mute switch Aux 1 2 or 9 10 selector button This button determines which Auxes receive the stereo return signal When the button is in the OUT position Aux and 2 are selected When the button is in the IN posiition Aux 9 and 10 are selected PRE The default signal source for the aux sends is post fader This switch is used for select ing the Pre fader signal for the Aux sends The Pre fader signal is derived Post EQ When the button is in the OUT position aux sends are Post fader When the button is in th
59. l signal SS AUDIO p 17 mono input options HPW owner s manual Solder Blob locations REGEN EF e im ae x AE ES Q e gt 2 op I zeel a J E gt 2 ur el d El dE Su A dea CHAN 5 ey E ore oN a SS ee 9 CHAN 7 CHAN 6 CHAN 5 CHAN 4 HPW Input EQ PCB upper w 17 E Re va EM dein SAD 18 mono input options user options There are a number of user options available for the Mono inputs These are implemented by way of solder pads on the back side of the Mono Input circuit boards upper EQ board of the pair There are a number of solder pads avail able made up of split circles of tinned copper Solder is bridged blobbed across the 2 halves to complete the circuit and implement the desired option For the default setting there is already a thin copper trace that connects the two halves completing the default connection This existing trace MUST be cut use an X acto knife before an option is implemented To change back to the default operation after an option was performed remove the blobbed solder from the option solder pads use a solder sucker or solder wick Add a blob link across the original default pads to replace the thin trace that was previously cut when the option was first performed aux PRE option The Aux Sends on the Mono
60. lectrique cet appareil ne doit pas etre expose a la pluie ou a l humidite et aucun objet rempli de liquide tel qu un vase ne doit etre pose sur celui ci Avant d utiliser de cet appareil lisez attentivement le guide fonctionnant pour avertissements suppl mentaires Dieses Symbol soll den Anwender vor unisolierten gef hrlichen Spannungen innerhalb des Geh uses warnen die von Ausreichender St rke sind um einen elektrischen Schlag verursachen zu k nnen Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer auf wichtige Instruktionen in der Bedienungsanleitung aufmerksam machen die Handhabung und Wartung des Produkts betreffen VORSICHT Risiko Elektrischer Schlag Nicht ffnen VORSICHT Um das Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden nicht die Abdeckung enfernen Es befinden sich keine Teile darin die vom Anwender repariert werden k nnten Reparaturen nur von qualifiziertem Fachpersonal durchf hren lassen WARNUNG Um elektrischen Schlag oder Brandgefahr zu verhindern sollte dieser Apparat nicht Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt werden und Gegenst nde mit Fl ssigkeiten gefuellt wie Vasen nicht auf diesen Apparat gesetzt werden Bevor dieser Apparat verwendet wird lesen Sie bitte den Funktionsf hrer f r weitere Warnungen IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical products basic cautions should always be followed including the following 1 Qo uw Qv MY ope D 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
61. level control will not affect the headphone level When Solo is active the headphones automatically switch over to the Solo bus Any channels that are assigned to the PFL or AFL bus will be heard The Monitor meters automatically switch over to the Solo bus to display the levels of any solo signals headphone jack 1 4 TRS The headphone signal is available on this jack and is located beneath the wrist rest on the front chassis The headphone driver is designed to drive headphones of 80 or higher impedance 300 is typical phones level This control adjusts the headphone level mute scene edit cancel This switch is used when programming the mute presets To edit a scene press this switch The mute preset lights flash until you select the preset you wish to edit At that time the selected mute scene preset light will flash along with the channel mutes that are currently assigned to that preset Turn on or off any mutes that need to be added or removed from the preset press the Store button 112 then push the button for the preset where you wish to store this setup To cancel a mute program made in error simply press the edit switch again to cancel the action instead of storing the changes mute group store Once a mute preset has been edited store it by pressing this switch The preset lights will flash with the one currently being edited lit solid Press the button of the preset that will receive the new setup To cancel a store
62. lternate output PK Sig LED B 10 EXPANDER The After Fader signal is shown as varying GREEN intensity while the channel clip MA warning illuminates RED Bor AFL When this switch is depressed the stereo after fader signal is sent to the monitoring system The channel LED is illuminated RED to indicate that the AFL is active ERE OUTPUT 1 gain reduction metering This meter array indicates the amount of gain reduction being applied to the alter nate ouput It indicates compressor expander and limiting activity The source of the gain reduction can be determined by examining the expander and limiters LEDs The one that is lit is the source If neither is lit it is the compressor that is active 12 15 LIMITER aa dBu 5 15 18 er limiter o COMPRESSOR This knob sets the threshold level at which limiting begins The corresponding LED 10 will illuminate when the established threshold has been exceeded compressor The HPW alternate outputs are equipped with full featured compressors Gain This knob controls the amount of make up gain applied to the alternate out put EXPANDER 35 Ratio This knob controls the slope of the compression At fully clockwise the so 20 compressor acts as a limiter Compression is effectively disabled when set to 1 1 Threshold When the signal exceeds the level set by this control it is attenuated by the amount set by the ratio control exp
63. ly Ext DC Power Requirements Max for 56 chan model Max Voltage Gain Mic In To Group To Left Right Balanced Out 90dB L R Mono Out 1000 Balanced Male XLR Max Output 26dBu Aux Group Out 50 Ground Compensated Impedance Balanced TRS Out 21 dBu Channel Direct Out 100 Impedance Balanced TRS Max Out 21 dBu TRS Jack Tip Send 100 Output Impedance Max Out 21 dBu Ring Return 5 Input Impedance Channel Insert Level 4dBu Bus Insert Level 2dBu AC Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz via 15A IEC Mains connector 7 Pin DC Connector provided for external redundant PSU Maximum power consumption 56 chan 200 watts 18 volts 3 amps Main analog rails 12 volts 3 amps LED and aux circuits 48 volts 6 amps Phantom voltage NOTE Use ONLY Crest Approved power supplies for the HPW Dimensions HPW 20 4 Weight HPW 20 4 Dimensions HPW 28 4 Weight HPW 28 4 Dimensions HPW 36 4 Weight HPW 36 4 Dimensions HPW 44 4 Weight HPW 44 4 Dimensions HPW 52 4 Weight HPW 52 4 Inches 46 5 X 28 X9 MM 1175 X 702 X 229 72 Ibs 33kG Inches 56 5 X 28 X9 MM 1424 X 702 X 229 90 lbs 4l kG Inches 66 X 28 X 9 MM 1673 X 702 X 229 110 lbs 50 kG Inches 76X28X9 MM 1922 X 702 X 229 125 lbs 57 kG Inches 86 X 28 X 9 MM 2171 X 702 X 229 145 lbs 66 kG Dimensions are Width X Depth Front to Back X Height NOTE Call for detailed chassis drawings before attempting to build a roadc
64. m the post insert pre level pre mute Group audio Group Pan Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio Bus Assignment Mono and L R Always fed from the post level post mute Group audio a a fader reverse w LED When this switch is up LED Off the following controls perform these listed functions 5 Mute w Led Mutes the Post fader Group output 100mm Fader Controls the Group output level Lower AFL switch below fader Monitors the Group level via the Solo system Upper Rotary pot Controls the Aux output level Upper AFL switch Monitors the Aux level via the Solo system FADER FADER REVERSE REVERSE When this switch is down LED On the following controls perform these listed func tions Mute w Led Mutes the Post fader Aux output 100mm Fader Controls the Aux output level Lower AFL switch below fader Monitors the Aux level via the Solo system Upper Rotary pot Controls the Group output level Upper AFL switch Monitors the Group level via the Solo system The overall purpose of this reverse switch is to give the operator easier access to the Aux level and control functions It shifts the Aux controls to the lower fader area of the module when used as a Monitor console The Group controls are shifted to the upper rotary area since the assignable Groups are not often used in a Monitor console Use the Fader Reverse switches whenever it is beneficial to have an Aux level control on
65. mented To change back to the default operation after an option was performed remove the blobbed solder from the option solder pads use a solder sucker or solder wick Add a blob link across the original default pads to replace the thin trace that was previously cut when the option was first performed The specified Solder Blob SBXX shown in the table should be linked by solder bridging to complete the circuit and implement the indicated option The table below shows the specific SBXX for each of the 8 channels on a cir cuitboard Before implementing an option by blobbing be SURE to cut the existing thin copper trace linking the two halves of the default SB Failure to do so will result in channel operation problems and possible circuit damage HPW Stereo Input OPTIONS TABLE PRE Feed For Aux Sends Channel Direct Out Post EQ Default Pre Insert Pre EQ Post EQ Default Pre EQ Chan mono SB2 SBI SB33 SBI8 SBI7 Chan 2 mono SB4 SB3 SB34 5820 5819 Chan 3 mono SB6 SB5 SB35 5822 5821 Chan 4 mono 588 SB7 SB36 SB24 SB23 L R L R L R L R Chan 5 stereo SB52 SB5 SB50 SB9 SBIO SBI2 SBI I SBI3 Chan 6 stereo SB28 SB29 SB26 SB27 5814 5816 SBI5 SB25 Chan 7 stereo SB40 SB4 SB30 SB39 5831 5837 5832 5838 8 stereo SB44 SB45 SB42 SB43 5846 5848 SB47 SB49 CREST AUDIO p 26 stereo in puts HPW owner s manual rear panel connectors The connectors associated with all the Stereo Inputs are located on the rear pa
66. mixes Internally you are limited to the 2 Matrix sends MI and M2 but externally you no longer have this limit If you need more than the internal two matrix mix The main difference is the feed YOU Can use the outputs of the console to create gt to the matrix sends internally additional mixes externally Use the main buses 8 you could choose Pre or Post Groups Left Right and Mono plus any of the 10 Auxes externally using the Group These additional mixes can be tailored to suit a specific Out TRS jack you only have need only mix in the signals you need or enhance the Post available However the main mix by adding additional instruments or vocals ar Bar Group Insert jack can be used where needed to derive a pre fader signal for use with an external mixer if the Tip and Ring contacts are tied together in the cable plug This creates a borrow cable that allows the signal to still flow through the internal audio path of the group but allows the pre fader insert send signal to be used as an external feed BAD p 31 p 32 roups HPW owner s manual group connectors rear panel The HPW group output connections are located on the Master rear output panel Each group features a 1 4 TRS output connector along with a 1 4 TRS Insert connector The output is a ground compensated impedance balanced TRS jack For wiring purposes treat this connector exactly like a balanced output When c
67. nel Line Input has 1 4 TRS jacks Line Input 2 has unbalanced RCA inputs The TRS inputs are balanced and can accept either balanced or unbalanced signals direct out 1 4 TRS jack The input channel s signal is available at this output jack The default signal routing is derived Pre fader Post EQ This can be changed by an internal option to Post insert Pre EQ The output jack is TRS tip left ring right sleeve ground line 2 RCA input jack These RCA input connectors are active when Line 2 is selected line 1 4 TRS jack These 1 4 TRS input connectors can be used for balanced or unbalanced sources and are active when the Line 2 switch is in the UP position Designed amp Built in the USA DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT L R DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT DIR OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Se WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK THIS APPARATUS SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO RAIN us OR MOISTURE AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH 2589 AS VASES SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS Equipement AVIS DANS LE BUT DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D INCENDIE EXT DC PINOUT Audio OU DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE CET APPAREIL NE DOIT PAS 12V 3A ETRE EXPOSE A LA PLUIE OU A L HUMIDITE ET AUCUN OBJET REMPLI DE LIQUIDE TEL QU UN VASE NE DOIT ETRE POSE CREST AUDIO SUR CELULCI CIIM HPW 100 240V u Crest Audio Inc EXTERNAL DC INPUT 50 60 Hz 8 Bus Console Meridian MS 39305 FROM B
68. ny processing gear patched into the group insert jack should have a low impedance output 100 2 and must be capable of cleanly driving a 2KQ load to 21 GROUP OUTPUTS Io oo oe eje ele INSI INSI ERT p ERT me P NOTE The Fader Reverse switch does not change the function of any of the rear panel jacks The Group Output and Insert jacks are always located here Similarly the Aux Output and Insert jacks always retain their same function auxes auxiliary mixes Ten Aux buses are available for creating individual output mixes from the Input chan nels of the Console These mixes can be used for driving effects processors provid ing monitor mixes creating broadcast or alternate sound reinforcement mixes or other special requirements The Aux buses are fed from the Aux Send controls on the Mono Inputs Stereo Inputs Stereo Returns and the Ambience Input Pre and Post switches are available for these send pots along with internal options to allow the user to configure the Aux mixes in a variety of ways aux master level This rotary pot is used to control the Aux output level Nominal position is at the 0 mark with 1088 additional gain available above that point When the FADER REVERSE switch is depressed located next to the 100mm fader this rotary pot will 20 ED 20 30 O 30 10 LI 10 instead control the associated Group Output level and the Aux Output level is
69. o as a Hi pass filter HPF It allows the hi frequencies to pass 15 through but stops the lo frequencies QUES EL lo cut switch When the button is in the OUT position the stereo Lo Cut filter is not enabled When the button is in the IN position the stereo Lo Cut filter is on EQ The ambience Input is equipped with a fixed frequency four band HF and LF bands have a shelving response The HM band is bell shaped centered at 4kHz The LM band is centered at 250Hz The EQ circuitry is always in the signal path Set all EQ con trols to 0 flat if no equalization is desired high frequency HF 15dB boost and cut at 10kHz Shelving Response high mid frequency HM 15488 boost and cut centered at the 4kHz of 1 5 low mid frequency LF 1548 boost and cut centered at the 250Hz of 1 5 low frequency LF 1588 boost and cut at 80Hz Shelving Response PK Sig LED Pre Fader signal summed L and R is shown as varying GREEN intensity while the channel clip warning illuminates RED PFL When this switch is depressed the stereo pre fader signal is sent to the console s Solo system The channel LED illuminates RED to indicate that the PFL is active p 46 CREST AUDIO master section aux send level 5 8 These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the corresponding AUX buses Unity gain occurs at the zero setting with 6dB additional gain available above that Note The Aux Sends def
70. old soft knee compressor with gain reduction metering that functions without affect ing the automatic mixing priorities patent applied for compressor threshold EME 0 This control sets the point at which the soft knee compression begins The status of this knob does not affect the the priority status of the channel when the automix feature is engaged 30 OFF meter X PRIORITY This meter array indicates the amount of gain reduction activity P STATUS _ AUTOMIX ENABLE priority This switch provides added weight to a speaker or performer by elevating the input above other automix inputs When this button is in the IN position priority is automatically given to this chan nel over others that are not pressed IN by signaling the automix circuitry that the input signal is louder than it actually is NOTE To avoid Si possible transient automix enable E noise channels This button places the channel in the automix function should be muted prior to i engaing the automix func When button is in the OUT position the channel operates as any other mono tion channel with the exception of compression When button is in the IN position the channel is operating in the automix function regardless of bus assignment SICREST AUDIO p 21 stereo input options gain 182 These controls adjust the input gains of the two selectable inputs TRS and RCA Both Left and Right
71. onnected to an unbalanced input the ground compensation circuitry will act to reduce the ground signal differences between the console and the remote gear The TRS Insert jack is wired as Tip Send Ring Return Sleeve Audio Ground This is the industry standard wiring scheme for most single jack inserts The Insert send point is located directly after the group mix amp the Insert return feeds the top of the group fader or the top of the level pot if Fader Reverse is active see Block Diagram group output 1 4 TRS jack The group output signal is available at this output jack The output jack is impedance balanced ground compensated Tip is Drive Ring is Drive Return Sleeve is Chassis Ground Send Drive impedance is 509 Ring impedance is 500 to Audio Ground Nominal Operating Level 4dBu Output Level 2 14 into 2kQ or higher insert jack 1 4 TRS jack This switching 1 4 TRS jack allows an external signal processor to be inserted into the signal path of the group The tip carries the SEND signal from the group and the ring car ries the RETURN signal back to the group The Insert Send point is located directly after the group mix amp the Return comes back at the top of the group level control Tip is Send Ring is Return Sleeve is Audio Ground Send output impedance is 502 Return input impedance is 5 Nominal Operating Level 2dBu NOTE To avoid any degradation of the HPW s group signal a
72. ot This control determines the group s placement in the L R stereo sound field The control only functions when the group is assigned to the L R bus It always has the group signal and is unaffected by the fader reverse switch Mute Switch w LED This switch normally will mute the post fader output of the audio group The LED will illuminate when the mute is active If the FADER REVERSE switch is depressed then this mute switch will affect the associated Aux output See Fader reverse description Note This mute is NOT part of the programmable mute scene system u Mono Bus Assign The output of the Group feeds the Mono bus when this switch is depressed The feed to the Mono bus is post fader post mute L R Bus Assign The output of the Group feeds the L and R main buses when this switch is depressed The Group Pan pot controls the L R position The feed to the L and R buses is post ee fader post mute REVERSE REVERSE mm e LIS a mn Eum 100mm Fader This high quality I 00mm fader is used to control the Group output level Post fader feeds are affected by this control Nominal position is at the 0 mark with 10dB additional gain available above that point When the FADER REVERSE switch is depressed this fader will control the associated Aux output level and the Group output level is then controlled by the Aux Level rotary pot See Fader reverse descrip tion following CRE CCR
73. ous sub mixes within the console Pre or Post fader mixes are possible with the use of the PRE switches associated with the Matrix Send pots of each of the buses The matrix outputs can be tailored to create the proper mix needed for each application Typical uses are to create a vocal rich feed for a video recording a lower level feed for the vestibule or waiting room a room independent mix for a performance video etc matrix output 1 4 TRS jack The matrix output signal is available at this output jack The jack is impedance bal anced ground compensated The matrix ouputs can also be used as the source for the Alt outputs This allows the dynamic range to be controlled and room ambi enced to be added to the matrix signal Tip is Drive Ring is Drive Return Sleeve is Chassis Ground Send Drive impedance is 509 Ring impedance is 500 to Audio Ground Nominal Operating Level 4dBu Max Output Level 21dBu into 2kQ or higher MATRIX 85 39 master section 40 stereo returns features The HPW has 2 stereo returns located within the Master module These inputs are designed to accept line level balanced signals from an effects unit a CD player or other line level source on their 1 4 TRS balanced jacks gain This control adjusts the gain of the input amplifiers Both Left and Right circuits are simultaneously adjusted Unity gain is at the mid point with a detent min and max gain adjust is 20dB Th
74. ove that point When the FADER REVERSE switch is depressed this fader will control the associated Aux Output level and the Main SIG d SIG Output level is then controlled by the Aux Level rotary pot see the following Fader LEFT RIGHT 7 m NE EN PK Sig LED The FADER is equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending group overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Audio clipping is sensed both pre and post fader so even if the fader is down you will be informed of any bus related overload problems AFL An AFL After Fader Listen switch is provided that lets the operator monitor the FADERS signal in the consoles Solo system When depressed the FADERS post fader post mute signal sent to the console s Solo system See Master section for details on the Solo system functions SO AUDIO p 35 9 left rig ht HPW owner s manual fader reverse function using the HPW as a monitor console Because of its 10 Aux sends the HPW can be used as a 10 output Monitor mixer Each input channel can access all of the individual Aux mixes allowing 10 unique mixes to be generated Normally the output level of each of these Aux mixes is controlled by the corresponding Aux Master rotary level pot In situations where the HPW is to be used as a dedicated Monitor Mixer the 100mm faders can be switched over to control the
75. ped with a fixed frequency four band EQ The HF and LF bands have a shelving response The HM band is bell shaped centered at 4kHz The LM band is centered at 250Hz The EQ circuitry is always in the signal path Set all EQ controls to 0 flat if no equalization is desired high frequency HF 15dB boost and cut at 10kHz Shelving Response high mid frequency HM 1588 boost and cut centered at the 4kHz of 1 5 low mid frequency LF 1548 boost and cut centered at the 250Hz of 1 5 low frequency LF 15dB boost and cut at 80Hz Shelving Response p 22 p 23 aux send features Ten aux sends are available for creating individual output mixes from the Stereo Inputs These mixes can be used for driving effects processors providing monitor mixes creating broadcast or alternate sound reinforcement mixes or other special requirements When in the default post fader configuration the signal is an equal sum of the Left and Right ste PREFADE SOURCE reo signals When set to PRE the AUX source is taken from the output of the PREFADE SOURCE control allowing adjustment of the left right blend The Aux sends are always AUX SENDS affected by the Mute switch amm PRET 6 pre fade source This control is similar to the left right mono switches but only 10 affects the fade aux sends This control allows a continous blended adjustment that is sent to the aux sends when they are in the pre position
76. press the edit cancel button instead of the preset button Alternatively pressing the store button without first pressing the edit button 111 allows you to store the mutes currently engaged single scene mode There are two modes of operation in the digital mute system In the default mode each of the mute scenes can be individually activiated and deactivated This mode works well for muting groups of microphones that share a common function The other mode of operation is the single mute scene mode where only one mute group button can be active at a time This scene works well for creating scenes that are for a particu lar part of the performance The scene would then unmute all needed mics and mute the unused mics at one time To activate the single scene mode simple use a small tool and press the recessed button presets Each preset holds a stored mute scene All the channel mutes and the ambient mute can be part of a preset When a preset button is pressed the channels assigned to that scene will mute When pressed again to disengage the Mute Scene those channels that are part of that scene will unmute unless the channel is locally muted or is muted as part of another mute scene Depending on the mode the 8 mute scene buttons can each be muted or un muted independently Pressing a mute scene button will cancel the previous selection when in single mute scene mode PHONES FOLLOWS MONITOR SOURCE SELECT LEVEL 456 MUTE SCE
77. put jack The default signal routing is derived Pre fader Post EQ This can be changed by an internal option to Post insert Pre EQ The output jack is TRS impedance balanced DIR OUT insert jack This switching 1 4 TRS jack allows an external signal processor to be inserted into the signal path of the channel The tip carries the SEND signal from the channel and the ring carries the RETURN signal back to the channel The Insert Send point is located directly after the Lo Cut filter on the channel The Return comes back into the channelat The insert jack can also Sl INSERT the top of the EQ section be used as an additional Tip is Send Ring is Return Sleeve is Audio Ground channel output when a Post low Send output impedance is 500 cut filter Pre EQ Pre fader signal Return input impedance is 5 is needed A Borrow plug can be Nominal Operating Level is 4dBu made by connecting the Tip and Ring contacts together The signal NOTE To avoid any degradation of the HPW s obtained will be the channel signal any processing gear patched into the channel insert should have a low impedance output lt 100Q and must be capable of cleanly driving a 2KQ load to 21dBu signal but the channel signal path will not be interrupted line in The Line Input is a 1 4 balanced TRS 10k ohm input The tip is the positive input which should be used for unbalanced inputs It has less gain than the XLR input an
78. put and Output circuit of the console is equipped with a Solo switch For the Inputs this switch is labeled PFL Pre Fader Listen for the Outputs AFL After Fader Listen Both types of these switches feed the associated Input or Output signal into the console s Solo bus The Solo System feeds the Monitor Section and allows the operator to listen to and view that soloed signal The Solo bus is a summing bus which will mix all selected signals together if multiple Solo switches are depressed the user will hear that mixture The Solo signal is displayed on the L and R Solo Meters shared with the Monitor Section headphone system The headphone system is normally fed by the Monitor Section The selected source can be listened to on the headphones If the Solo System becomes active the head phones automatically switch over to monitor the Solo bus talkback section The operator can use the built in facilities of the HPW to talk to the main group or aux buses in the console Often times the operator will need to selectively com municate with a performer or slate a performance during a recording The talkback section with its own microphone input jack can be used for this purpose mute scene section The HPW provides 8 programable mute scenes Each of the mono or stereo input channels can be assigned to any of these scenes allowing for selective muting control of different groups of input channels Different collections of voices or in
79. rom the front of the console The rear panel of that Input module has the normal compliment of input connectors plus the additional power supply related controls AC input A standard 15 amp IEC power inlet socket is used to bring AC power into the NOTE The proper Console Use the appropriate line cord for the country of operation Any worldwide line cord is sup sl voltage is acceptable from 100 to 240 volts 50 or 60Hz Input power is 200 watts plied with the HPW to max match the country of des tination If lost or missing a standard approved IEC This switch turns the internal supply on or off It has no direct effect on the External cord set can be used DC connector on off switch Ext DC Connector This 7 pin connector is used to bring DC voltages into the console from a back up or stand by redundant supply These externally sourced voltages are diode steered along with the voltages from the internal supply to provide power for the console Although this connector is protected against incorrect hookup reverse or over voltage ONLY Crest approved power supplies should be used Designed amp Built in the USA DIR OUT CREST AUDIO EXTERNAL DC INPUT 7 7 ACIN 100 2404 nc 50 60 Hz 8 Bus Console FROM BACKUP SUPPLY 200w io com CONNECT ONLY TO APPROVED CREST SUPPLY p 53 ower suppl external power supply front HPW owner s manual CRES T Al JI DC VOLTAGE STA
80. rschieden das Geh r wird jedoch bei jedem in gewissem Ma e gesch digt der ber einen bestimmten Zeitraum ausreichend starkem L rm ausgesetzt ist Die US Arbeitsschutzbeh rde Occupational and Health Administration OSHA hat die folgenden zul ssigen Pegel f r L rmbelastung festgelegt Dauer pro Tag in Stunden Ger uschpegel dBA langsame Reaktion 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 1 102 105 110 4 oder weniger 115 Laut OSHA kann jede Belastung ber den obenstehenden zul ssigen Grenzwerten zu einem gewissen Geh rverlust f hren Sollte die Belastung die obenstehenden Grenzwerte bersteigen m ssen beim Betrieb dieses Verst rkungssystems Ohrenstopfen oder Schutzvorrichtungen im Geh rgang oder ber den Ohren getragen werden um einen dauerhaften Geh rverlust zu verhindern Um sich vor einer m glicherweise gef hrlichen Belastung durch hohe Schalldruckpegel zu sch tzen wird allen Personen empfohlen die mit Ger ten arbeiten die wie dieses Verst rkungssystem hohe Schalldruckpegel erzeugen k nnen beim Betrieb dieses Ger ts einen Geh rschutz zu tra gen BEWAHREN SIE DIESE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE AUF ATTENTION L utilisation de tout appareil lectrique doit tre soumise aux precautions d usage incluant NE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE Lire ces instructions Gardez ce manuel pour futures r
81. s to the Group 3 and Group 4 Buses 5 6 Groups 5 6 Assigns the post fader signals to the Group 5 and Group 6 Buses 7 8 Groups 7 8 Assigns the post fader signals to the Group 7 and Group 8 Buses stereo fader The stereo inputs are provided with high quality 60mm stereo faders Normal mixing range is around the 0 mark with up to 1088 fader boost available when needed p 42 master section signal monitoring features SS AUDIO The stereo inputs are equipped with a bicolor LED that displays the summed Pre fader signal level with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impend ing channel overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Clipping is sensed both pre and post fader so even if the fader is down you will be informed of any preamp or EQ related overload problems A PFL Pre Fader Listen switch is provided that lets the operator monitor the ste reo input signal in the console Solo system When depressed the channels pre fader signal sent to the console s Solo system see Master section for details on the Solo system functions The Stereo Inputs are monitored in stereo in the Solo system PK Sig LED Pre Fader signal summed L and R is shown as varying GREEN intensity while channel clip warning illuminates RED PFL When this switch is depressed IN the stereo pre fader signal is sent to the console s Solo system The channel LED is illuminated RED to indicate that th
82. seful if feeding a single external monitor speaker The LED meters and headphones are not affected by this Sum switch Level This control feeds the Monitor Output jacks 1 4 TRS on the rear panel It does NOT affect the level of the headphone feed or the LED meters p 49 master section PW owners manual monitor output 1 4 TRS jack rear panel The monitor output signal is available on these output jacks The jacks are impedance balanced and ground compensated Tip is Drive Ring is Drive Return Sleeve is Chassis Ground Send Drive impedance is 509 Ring impedance is 500 to Audio Ground Nominal Operating Level 4dBu Max Output Level 21dBu into 20 or higher NOTE Since the Solo ZI solo operation System uses a sum ming bus if more than one Source is selected PFL switch is depressed the signal being The HPW is equipped with a stereo solo bus that allows the operator to monitor the various signals within the Console All Input channels have a PFL Pre Fader Listen switch Outputs are equipped with an AFL After Fader Listen switch The displayed and heard is a mixture PFL circuit on the Inputs allows the operator to properly set the channel internal of those selected signals When signal level using the channel s Gain pot and Pad switch Since the signal being moni setting the gain of an Input chan tored is PFL the mute status the channel fader level and any bus assignments are nel make sure t
83. struments can be grouped together for overall muting or different mute scenes can be con structed for the various sections of a performance output metering Ten dedicated LED meters show the output level of whatever signal is being con trolled by the 100mm faders Normally the 8 Group outputs along with L and R are displayed If a fader reverse switch is depressed that corresponding Aux output is displayed instead SALDO master section master section monitoring and control monitor section The dedicated Monitor Section allows the user to listen to and view the various sig nals operating within the Console This section consists of the monitor select circuitry and dual LED meters the Solo system and headphones monitor metering Two LED meters L and R are provided to display the level of the Monitor source These meters are calibrated to properly display the internal levels within the console The OVU point is the nominal operating level of whatever signal is being monitored If more than one source is selected the meters will display the level of those mixed sources If the solo circuitry has been activated the solo LED will light and the meters will display the level of the solo signal solo off MONITOR Normally the Monitor system will be interrupted by the Solo system If a Solo but ton is pressed PFL or AFL the Solo LED between the meters is illuminated and the Solo signal is displayed on the LED meters
84. ter pin The connector barrel is at 0 volts HPW owner s NOTE The 418 and 18 indicators are for the main analog voltage rails These are used to power the majority of the amps within the Console The 12 indicator shows the aux power rail used to power the LEDs and other non audio circuits of the Console The 448 LED monitors the phantom voltage NOTE Any 22 volt acces Sory can be powered from these BNC connectors as long as it draws less than 750mA total for lamp group You can try one of those 12 volt personal fans to keep cool when mixing on a hot day master section power supply internal 88 AUDIO internal supply The HPW is equipped with an internal power supply based on a universal input switch mode design As such you can power the HPW from any worldwide AC mains voltage from 100 to 240 volts 50 or 60Hz Input power is approx 200 watts maximum 56 chan console so power requirements are minimal A standard IEC power inlet socket is used along with a country specific line cord to bring AC power into the Console The power supply along with the entire console is UL CUL and CE rated for safety and emissions There is an internal fuse for safety reasons but no external fuse is provided There are no user serviceable parts inside The entire PSU assembly would be replaced in case of failure The power supply is always located under the first input module to the left of the Master module viewed f
85. the fader is down you will be informed of any bus related overload problems a a AFL An AFL After Fader Listen switch is provided which allows the operator to monitor the FADERS signal in the console Solo system When depressed the FADER s post fader post mute signal is sent to the console s Solo system See Master section for details on the Solo system functions E o lt O 5 __ a u FADER FADER REVERSE REVERSE SIG Em p 29 QO roups HPW owner s manual fader reverse function using the HPW as a monitor console niy 20 Because of its 10 Aux sends the HPW can be used as a 10 output Monitor mixer Each xA input channel can access all of the individual Aux mixes allowing 10 unique mixes to be jeu generated Normally the output level of each of these Aux mixes is controlled by the EE ECT corresponding Aux Master rotary level pot In situations where the HPW is to be used CESR paci as a dedicated Monitor Mixer the 100mm faders can be switched over to control the Aux outputs instead of the rotary controls by use of the Fader Reverse switch Other controls associated with monitoring the signals also change functions when this switch is used NOTE These following controls are ALWAYS fed from the Group audio signal the Fader Reverse switch does not affect their function Matrix Sends MI and M2 Always fed from post level post mute Group audio or in PRE position fro
86. then SIG PK SIG PK controlled by the 00mm fader see Fader Reverse description on Pg 36 55 aux monitoring The following controls are used to check the signal level and status of the Aux mix These controls monitor the audio signal present at the rotary pot Normally this is the Aux bus signal but if the FaderReverse switch is depressed these same controls will monitor the Group signal and the Aux bus will be monitored by the corresponding Fader related controls PK Sig LED A bicolor LED displays the Pre level signal with varying intensity green illumination and also indicates impending bus overload within 3dB of clipping by turning red Clipping is sensed both pre and post level control so even if the control is turned down you will be informed of any bus related overload problems AFL An AFL After Fader Listen switch is provided that lets the operator monitor the signal the consoles Solo system When depressed the post fader post mute signal is sent to the consoles Solo system see Master section for details on the Solo sys tem functions CREST AUDIO p 33 auxes aux connectors rear panel HPW owner s manual The HPW Aux output connections are located on the Master rear output panel All of the auxiliary outputs are fully balanced with auxes 1 8 featuring XLR connectors and auxes 9 and 10 having 1 4 TRS connectors All 10 auxes also have TRS inserts The TRS Insert jack is
87. usados cuando se opere con este sistema de sonido para preve nir una p rdida permanente la audici n si la exposici n excede los limites indicados m s arriba Para protegerse de una exposici n a altos niveles de sonido potencialmente peligrosa se recomienda que todas las personas expuestas a equipamiento capaz de producir altos niveles de presi n sonora tales como este sistema de amplificaci n se encuentren protegidas por protectores auditivos mientras esta uni dad est amp operando GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES table of contents 985056 1 2 9 block diagram mono input stereo inputs automix groups auxes left right mono output matrix mix 10 master section 11 power supply 12 specifications HPW owner s manual contents appendices p 10 block diagram Mute Logic Signal gt oes POLARITY 1 y Pre
88. wired as Tip Send Ring Return Sleeve Audio Ground This is the industry standard wiring scheme for most single jack inserts The Insert send point is located directly after the aux mix amp The Insert return feeds the top of the level pot or the top of the 100mm fader if Fader Reverse is active see Block Diagram aux output 1 4 TRS and male XLR jacks The aux output signal is available at this output jack The output is fully balanced Tip positive Ring negative Sleeve is Chassis Ground Outputs 1 8 Balanced 9 10 TRS Balanced Nominal Operating Level 4dBu Max Output Level 26dBu into 20 or higher insert jack 1 4 TRS jack This switching 1 4 TRS jack allows an external signal processor to be inserted into the signal path of the aux bus The tip carries the SEND signal from the aux and the ring carries the RETURN signal back to the aux The Insert Send point is located directly after the aux mix amp the Return comes back at the top of the aux level control Tip is Send Ring is Return Sleeve is Audio Ground Send output impedance is 509 Return input impedance is 5KQ Nominal Operating Level 2dBu NOTE To avoid any degradation of the HPW s aux signal any processing gear patched into the insert jack should have low impedance output lt 100 2 and must be capable of cleanly driving a 2KQ load to 21dBu TP 8 Zn 7 6 05 en 3 NOTE The Fader Si Reverse switch does not change the function of an
89. y cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Never break off the ground pin Write for our free booklet Shock Hazard and Grounding Connect only to a power supply of the type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack rear support should be provided Note for UK only If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the terminals in your plug proceed as follows a The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E the earth symbol colored green or colored green and yellow b The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black C The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss Individuals vary considerably in suscep tibility to noise induced hearing loss but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time The U S Government s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has specified the following permissible noise level exposures Duration Per Day In Hours
90. y of the rear panel jacks The Aux Output and Insert jacks are always located here Similarly the Group Output and Insert jacks always retain their same function 1 insert A I ner 00600000 left right o left and right main audio buses features The HPW is equipped with 3 main audio buses in addition to the 8 audio subgroups This section of the manual deals with 2 of those 3 main buses Left and Right and the Mono bus will be described later The assignment to the L R buses is always through a pan pot either from the Mono or Stereo input channels or from the 8 audio subgroups Typically these 2 main buses are used to create the overall stereo mix a a mute switch w LED This switch normally will mute the post fader output of the L or R audio bus The LED will illuminate when the mute is active If the FADER REVERSE switch is depressed then this mute switch will affect the associated Aux output See Fader Reverse description NOTE These mute switches are NOT part of the program mable mute scenes a 5 a FADER REVERSE mono bus assign The output of the Left or Right feeds the Mono bus when this switch is depressed The feed to the Mono bus is post fader post mute 100mm fader This high quality fader is used to control the main output level Any Post fader feeds are affected by this control Nominal position is at the 0 mark with 1088 additional gain available ab
91. y when this method is inputs unsuccessful should the pad switch be engaged gain The Input gain control range is closely related to the status of the PAD switch In order to establish proper gain structure in the console input gain settings must be set correctly using the PFL switch and Solo system The optimum gain setting will result in a OdB level when checked using the PFL metering polarity reverse This feature reverses the phase of the input signal and is used for correcting or minimizing polarity and phase related errors For example occasionally a bal anced input connection is reverse wired before it gets to the mixing console This can hap pen in microphones or in snake line interfaces By using the polarity button this type of error can be corrected When similar signals from gi normal polarity Pin 2 Hot switch IN position reverses polarity a Sag bcd bined phase cancellations can occur lo cut filter This filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies without substantially affecting the program material Quite often such unwanted low frequen ETUR cies are included with mic or line input signals For example stage rumble or wind can Signal can often minimize such be picked up through vocal mics The cut off frequency of the filter is 70 Hz and the phasing errors slope is 18dB per octave This type of filter is also referred to as a Hi pass filter HPF It allows the hi frequencies to pass

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