The X-Eight HS is a dual-function console, equipped for both
front-of-house and stage-monitor duties. Designed specifically for
live-performance, professional sound contracting, industrial, rental, and
installation applications, the X-Eight HS provides those features most
needed by front-of-house and monitor engineers. The X-Eight HS
includes identical four-band eq on all mono and stereo input channels,
and auxiliary sends 5/6 and 7/8 may be switched between
mono or stereo operation. Signal monitoring is provided on all input
and output fader channels, assisting the operator in setting correct
gain structure throughout the console. Stereo full-facility input channels
are used for effect-returns on all faders.Twelve-channels of fiveband
eq are provided on the Aux and Matrix outputs, switchable to
the group, left, right, and mono outputs. A microprocessor-based
muting system is provided on both inputs and outputs, and may be
operated manually or in sequential-mode.
sound fundamentals
Even in the most demanding environments, the sonic performance
of the X-Eight HS is sure to please discriminating sound engineers
and audiences alike. The X-Eight's circuitry delivers both extended
headroom and low-noise: exclusively employing the latest-generation
of integrated circuits and studio-grade proprietary-design microphone
pre-amplifiers.The X-Eight HS console has exceptional
phase-shift performance, exhibiting less than +/-30 degrees-of-shift
from input to output??significantly better results than most consoles,
regardless of price.
microprocessor-based muting system
The X-Eight HS's straightforward microprocessor-based muting
system was co-developed with JL Cooper, and combines muting
flexibility with ease of operation. Eight manual-mute groups are
provided, each with a dedicated activation-switch, any number of
which may be activated at one-time.The system includes 128 MIDIbased
sequential scene mutes that can work alone, or in conjunction
with the manual mute groups. Scene mutes can be controlled via
external MIDI signals, and each of the 128 mute scenes may be preset
to issue a MIDI program-change command to an external device.
Crest Audio
Not all audio components are created equally. Crest Audio has always striven to produce components which embody the finest audio quality and most rugged physical constructionâ??regardless of cost.
This design philosophy results in products which always exceed the audio specifications and physical demands of their target application.
Crest Audio components could be designed with lower cost in mind, but now without sacrificing the excellence of our brand has come to represent. This difference is clearly audible when placing our products in A/B comparisons with competitors.
Hands-on industry experience and research invests every aspect of the Crest Audio enterprise. Our engineering efforts are driven by a mandate to create products tailored to clearly defined applications and which apply proven technologies to well-researched user needs.
Such real-world input ensures responsive product development and results in audio components with intelligent feature-sets, transparent user-interfaces, and intuitive control surfaces.
Engineering is meaningless without quality construction. Crest Audio insists upon superior build quality employing the finest chassis design, components, mechanical construction, assembly, and quality control.
We are so certain about the quality of our products that we offer five-year warranty protection in the U.S. and many other countries.
Expert customer service and the industry's finest technical support complete the experience of owning and using Crest Audio productsâ??trusted by professionals the world over.
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