Crest Debuts XR-20 Rack-Mount Mixer
January 24, 2001Designed to have the features, versatility and quality typically found only
on larger, more expensive tabletop units, the innovative XR-20 is being introduced
at a very cost-effective price. The Crest XR-20 is designed to be used in a wide
range of applications including fixed installation, live sound reinforcement,
project studio and broadcast.
The secret to the XR-20's enormous flexibility is the number of features that
Crest has packed into the mixer, and the high degree of quality and reliability
engineered into its design. These features include a combination of 12 mono and
four stereo inputs (a total of 20 inputs), all with mic preamps and switched 48-volt
phantom power capability. Each input channel offers four-band EQ, with 18 dB-per-octave
high-pass filters on the mono input channels. Additionally, recording/studio-type
features are included such as insert points on all inputs, subgroups, aux outs
and left, right and mono outputs. There are six aux busses, which are selectable
pre- or post-fader in pairs. The XR-20's main outputs use XLR-type jacks, and
are switchable between mic and line.
In addition to these operational features, Crest's design team added a level
of quality not seen before on small rack-mount mixers. The XR-20's engineering
includes grounding design conforming to AES specifications, resulting in optimum
rejection of RF and ground-related noise. The XR-20 mixer exhibits less than +/-
30 degrees of input-to-output phase shift - again, the kind of engineering quality
generally reserved for only the most expensive studio consoles. One unique innovation
is the fact that this console is built on the front panel (utilizing individual
circuit boards), which allows the back pan to be removed, easily exposing each
module should repair be necessary.
Like all Crest products, the XR-20 comes with a full five-year warranty, guaranteeing
years of reliable service.
The new Crest XR-20 is the first in what will become a growing line of "X-Rack"
mixers, providing the solutions for a wide range of applications. For more information, visit their web site at www.crestaudio.com. |
