owner’s manual

X-Rack rack mount mixers

XR-20
XR-24
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 table of contents
Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of your new
Mono Input channels p. 7
Front panel controls and rear panel connections 1
Crest Audio X-Rack mixer. We’re confident that you will enjoy
many years of trouble-free service from it. You will quickly find
that it fits into a wide variety of mixing applications with ease.
Due to well thought out sets of features, coupled with intelli-
gent circuit design and the highest standards in construction &
Stereo Input channels p.17
Front panel controls and rear panel connections 2
3
workmanship, all Crest Audio console products excel above and
beyond the competitor’s products, in every area. Master section P .27
Aux masters, groups, main outs, monitor section.
This owner’s manual covers both the XR-20 and the XR-24 X- Front panel controls and rear panel connectors.
Rack mixers. Features are identical for both models, the only dif-
ference is the amount of Mono Inputs versus Stereo Inputs. The
XR-20 has 12 Mono inputs and 4 Stereo inputs, adding up to a
total of 20 microphone inputs. The XR-24 has 8 Mono inputs
and 8 Stereo inputs, adding up to a total of 24 microphone
Specifications P. 47 4
Inputs.

Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy for future
reference. If you have any operating concerns that are not cov-
ered in this manual, or have application questions of any type,
don’t hesitate to contact Crest Audio directly either by phone,
fax, or email. Here is our technical support contact information:
Phone: (201) 909 8700
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Email: techserve@crestaudio.com
XR-20/24 block diagram XR-20 / XR-24 owner’s manual

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 how to use this manual

format
This manual uses a format that is intended to be easy to read, yet technical for those
who need to know all the details. For feature descriptions, this is done by devoting the
left side of each page to 1) an overall module picture, 2) a block diagram, and 3) a con-
trol closeup. These images all pertain to the features and control descriptions on the
right side of the page. The intention is to make the manual easy to read while including
all the technical details needed for getting the most out of the X-Rack - a compact, flexi-
ble, feature-rich addition to Crest Audio's growing line of audio mixing console products.

conventions
Control Icons
This manual uses symbols to illustrate what the control descriptions are referring to. This
makes it possible to avoid redundant wording and makes the control descriptions clear.

Switch in the UP, non-activated position

Switch in DOWN, activated position

Switch that illuminates when in the DOWN position

Momentary switch that illuminates when activated

LEDthat is on, indicating that it's associated feature is activated

Potentiometer

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

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

Female XLRinput jack

Male XLR output jack

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Module Controls

Block diagram
+48V ON +48V

HPF
BAL MIC IN GAIN 70Hz
12 - 70 dB -18dB/Oct
LINE

HPF
BAL LINE IN
27dB INPUT
PAD PREAMP

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Front panel features
Mono Input channel features are identical for both the XR-20 and the XR-24. The XR-20
has 12 Mono inputs and the XR-24 has 8 Mono inputs.

Line Input (mic pad)

The input preamp circuit is set up to accept a mic-level signal. This signal is
brought in via the XLR mic-input connector located on the rear panel. The 1/4"
TRS input jack is disabled.
The input preamp circuit is set up to accept a line-level signal from either
the XLR mic-input connector or the 1/4" TRS input jack, both located on the rear
panel. Since the sensitivity of the input preamp is reduced, this control can also act
as a PAD for bringing a very hot microphone feed down to a controllable level,
avoiding overload. When a plug is inserted into the 1/4" TRS input jack, the XLR
mic-input connector is disabled.

Gain

The Input gain control is used to establish proper gain structure in the chan-
nel. For best results, use the Solo system to monitor the channel while you set
the gain. The goal is maximum gain without distortion. Both the main LED meters
(during Solo) and the channel’s Level/Peak indicator can be used for adjusting gain.

70 Hz high-pass filter
The high-pass filter reduces or eliminates unwanted low frequencies without sub-
stantially affecting the program material. Quite often such unwanted low frequen-
cies are included with mic- or line-input signals. For example, stage rumble or
wind can be picked up through vocal mics. The cut-off frequency of the high-pass
filter is 70 Hz and the slope is -18dB per octave.

HPF
High-pass filter is on.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

LEVEL FREQ LEVEL FREQ LEVEL LEVEL

EQ ON
LF LOW MID HI MID HF
80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ

FOUR BAND EQ

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Front panel features

EQ
Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of corrective eq
in order to be part of a good sounding mix. XR-20 & XR-24 offer a very useful
and great sounding eq section on each channel. The input EQ consists of four
bands: High, High-mid, Low-mid and Low. The High and Low frequency bands each
have a boost/cut control and their frequencies are fixed. The High-mid and Low-
mid bands each have variable boost/cut and variable frequency.

high frequency—HF
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving @ 12 kHz

high mid—HM
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 400 Hz and 8 kHz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Bell curve with a Q of 1

Low mid—LM
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 100 Hz and 2 kHz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Bell curve with a Q of 1

Low frequency—LF
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving @ 80 Hz.

EQ on
Equalizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be
used to make A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.

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Module Controls

Block diagram
MUTE

PAN MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4

EQ ON
CHAN
HF FADER FADER AMP
12 KHZ

BUS ASSIGN
+10
SWITCHES

100MM

YES PAN LEVEL

PRE A1-2 1-2 1-2
SOURCE PRE A1
MUTE ?

A2
PRE NO
EQ PRE
FADER A3-4 LEV 3
PRE A3
PRE-SOURCE
BUFFER
LEV 4
A4

PRE
INSERT A5-6 LEV 5
PRE-SOURCE A5
SELECT PRE

LEV 6
A6

AUX SENDS
1 THRU 6

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AUX send features

Six auxiliary sends are available for creating individual output mixes. These can be
used to drive effects processors, provide monitor mixes, create broadcast or
alternate sound reinforcement mixes, or for other special requirements.
Note: The default PRE setting for the Auxes is pre-fader, but post-mute,
post-insert, and post eq. Internal settings can be changed so that PRE is also pre-
eq and pre mute

Aux 1 - 2 PRE
AUX 1/2 stereo pair is post fader
AUX 1/2 stereo pair is pre-fader

Aux sends 1 & 2

Auxes 1 and 2 are configured as a stereo pair. The top knob controls the level
and the bottom knob acts as a PAN control. This stereo aux send can be used for
any type of stereo feed from the console, such as live two-track recording, stereo
in-ear monitors, alternate stereo feed for broadcast, and stereo signal processors.
Also, by properly using the pan control Auxes 1 and 2 can be used as discrete
mono Aux buses

Aux 1/2 level Send level for the Aux 1/2 stereo pair
Aux 1/2 PAN Stereo placement for the Aux 1/2 stereo pair

AUX 3-4 PRE

AUX 3 and AUX 4 are post fader
AUX 3 and AUX 4 are pre-fader

Aux sends 3, 4, 5 & 6

Auxes 3, 4, 5, & 6 are configured as descrete mono aux sends. They are typically
used to feed signal processors and for on-stage monitors.
Auxes 3, 4, 5, &6 level Set levels Auxes 3, 4, 5, & 6.

AUX 5-6 PRE

AUX 5 and AUX 6 are post fader.
AUX 5 and AUX 6 are pre-fader.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

PFL
SOLO LEFT

SOLO RIGHT
TO
PEAK
CIRCUIT SOLO DC
MUTE

PAN MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4

EQ ON
CHAN
FADER FADER AMP

BUS ASSIGN
+10
SWITCHES

100MM

YES PAN LEVEL

PRE A1-2 1-2 1-2
SOURCE PRE A1
MUTE ?

A2
PRE NO
EQ PRE
FADER A3-4 LEV 3
PRE A3
PRE-SOURCE
BUFFER
LEV 4
A4

A5-6 LEV 5
PRE-SOURCE A5
SELECT PRE

LEV 6
A6

AUX SENDS
1 THRU 6

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Bus assignment features
The bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility for creating what even-
tually becomes the main output mix. Two stereo subgroups are available for creat-
ing submixes or separate stereo mixes. All assignments are derived post-fader,
post-eq, and post-mute.

PAN control
The pan control positions the signal within the stereo left/right (or
odd/even) field. PAN affects signals that are assigned directly to Left-Right, Groups
1-2 and Groups 3-4

Mono bus assign

The channel is assigned to the MONO mix bus. PAN has no affect on
MONO

L-R bus assign

The channel is assigned to the Left and Right mix buses.

G 1-2 bus assign

The channel is assigned to Groups 1 and 2. Groups 1 and 2 are configured
as a stereo pair. They can also be treated as two discrete mono groups by using
the PAN control.

G 3-4 bus assign

The channel is assigned Groups 3 and 4. Groups 4 and 4 are configured as a
stereo pair. They can also be treated as two discrete mono groups by using the
PAN control.

Input fader (100mm)

The fader is the primary level control for signals being sent to any of the consoles
post fader mix buses,

MUTE
The input channel is muted and the MUTE LED is alluminated. All AUX
feeds and bus assignments are shut off. Insert send and SOLO signals are still
active.

PK / SIG LED indicator

This two-color(green & red) LED is used to monitor the channel’s signal
level. Signal present (green) is monitored pre-fader. Peak (red) is monitored at the
preamp and before & after the fader.

PFL
PFL -Pre fader listen. This button routes the channel’s signal to the Solo bus
for monitoring through headphones or in the control room. The Peak (red) LED
is illuminated to show PFL status.

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Rear panel Connectors

Block diagram
HPF
BAL MIC IN GAIN 70Hz
12 - 70 dB -18dB/Oct
LINE

HPF
BAL LINE IN
27dB INPUT
PAD PREAMP

INSERT
SEND / RTN

DIRECT OUT
SOURCE
POST
FADER
DIRECT OUT
GC

PRE
FADER

REAR PANEL

X-RACK MONO INPUT MODULE

12 OR 8 MO NO INPUTS AVAILABLE PFL
SOLO LEFT
+48V ON +48V
SOLO RIGHT
TO
PEAK
CIRCU IT SOLO DC
HPF
BAL MIC IN GAIN LEVEL FREQ LEVEL FREQ LEVEL LEVEL MUTE
70Hz
12 - 70 dB -18dB/Oct
LINE

PAN MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4

EQ ON
CHAN
LF LOWMID HI MID HF FAD ER FADER AMP
HPF 80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ

BAL LINE IN FOUR BAND EQ BUS ASSIG N

+10
27dB INPUT SW ITCH ES
PAD PREAMP

100MM
INPUT
SIGNAL SOLO
INSERT LED TRIGGER YES PAN LEVEL
SEND / RTN 1-2 1-2
PEAK R PRE A1-2
SOURCE PRE
(PFL) MUTE ? A1

DIRECT OUT A2
SOURCE SIG PRE NO
POST G EQ
FAD ER PRE
FADER A3-4 LEV 3
DIRECT OUT PRE A3
GC POST
FADER PRE-SOURCE
BUFFER
PRE LEV 4
PRE FADER A4
FADER
PRE
INSERT A5-6 LEV 5
REAR PANEL PRE-SOURCE A5
SELECT PRE

LEV 6
A6

AUX SENDS
1 THRU 6

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Rear panel features
48 V Phantom power
48 volts DC is applied to pins 2 and 3 on the mic-input XLR connector.This
option is used with condenser microphones and active direct boxes that require
an external DC voltage (phantom power ) in order to operate.

Line INPUT jack

Line-level signals, balanced or unbalanced, may be brought into the
input channel through this jack. The LINE INPUT switch must be pressed for this
jack to be active.
MIC INPUT jack

This balanced female XLR accepts a low-impedance microphone signal, or a

line-level signal, depending on the position of the LINE INPUT switch on the front
panel.
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 and
the ring carries the RETURN signal.
DIRECT OUT jack
The channel’s signal can be brought out of the console via the direct
out jack. The signal that appears at this jack is normally post fader.There is an
internal option for making it pre fader.

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Module Controls

Block diagram
+48V ON +48V

BAL MIC IN GAIN

LINE MONO BAL
15 - 60 dB

LEFT
BAL LINE IN

27dB
PAD PRE
EQ

BAL MIC IN

RIGHT INPUT
BAL LINE IN SIGNAL
LED
27dB INPUT
PREAMP PEAK R
PAD (PFL)

SIG

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Front panel features
Stereo Input channels features are identical for both the XR-20 and the XR-24. The XR-
20 has 4 Stereo inputs, and the XR-24 has and 8 Stereo inputs. On both models the
Stereo inputs are located to the left of the master section, to the right of the Mono
inputs. They can be treated as mono input channels, or as Stereo input channels.

Stereo Line Input (mic pad)

The stereo input preamp circuit is set up to accept mic-level signals. The sig-
nals are brought in via the XLR mic-input connectors located on the rear panel.
The 1/4" TRS input jacks are disabled.
The stereo input preamp circuits are set up to accept line-level signals from
either the XLR mic-input connectors or the 1/4" TRS input jacks, all located on
the rear panel. Since the sensitivity of the stereo input preamp is reduced, this
control can also act as a PAD for bringing very hot microphone feeds down to a
safe level, avoiding overload. When a plug is inserted into a 1/4" TRS input jack, the
XLR connector is disabled.

Gain

The Input gain control is used to establish proper gain structure in the chan-
nel. The GAIN control affects both the Left and Right input signals. For best
results, use the Solo system to monitor the channel while you set the gain. The
goal is maximum gain without distortion. Both the main LED meters (during Solo)
and the channel’s Level/Peak indicator can be used for adjusting gain.

SUM INPUTS
By summing the inputs, a stereo input channel can be used as a mono input chan-
nel.
The channel functions as a stereo input.
If signals are applied to both the Left and Right input jacks, they will be
summed together as a mono signal. If a signal is applied to just one of the input
jacks, it will be treated as a mono signal throughout the rest of the channel.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

PRE
FADER

ONO BAL LEVEL FREQ LEVEL FREQ LEVEL LEVEL MUTE

EQ ON
LF LOW MID HI MID HF
CHAN FA
80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ
FADER
FOUR BAND EQ - LEFT

PRE
EQ

LF LOW MID HI MID HF

80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ 100MM
FOUR BAND EQ - RIGHT

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Front panel features

Stereo EQ
The Stereo Input channel has two parallel EQ circuits that are controlled by the
same set of knobs.
high frequency—HF
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving @ 12 kHz

high mid—HM
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 400 Hz and 8 kHz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Bell curve with a Q of 1

Low mid—LM
Frequency Continuously sweepable between 100 Hz and 2 kHz.
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Bell curve with a Q of 1

Low frequency—LF
Boost / Cut 15dB boost and cut. Shelving @ 80 Hz.

EQ on
Equalizer is on. This switch is used to activate the EQ section and can be
used to make A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

PFL

SOLO LEFT

PRE
SOLO RIGHT
FADER

TO
PEAK
MUTE CIRCUIT SOLO DC

MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4

CHAN FADER AMPS
FADER
LEFT
+10
POST BUS ASSIGN
FADER SWITCHES
+10

100MM RIGHT
A1-2 PAN LEVEL
PRE 1-2 1-2
LEFT A1

RIGHT A2
YES
PRE A3-4
SOURCE LEV 3
PRE A3
MUTE ?

L&R
MIXED LEV 4
NO A4

LEFT
A5-6 LEV 5
PRE A5
PRE-SOURCE
BUFFERS L&R
MIXED LEV 6
A6
RIGHT
AUX SENDS
1 THRU 6

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AUX send features

Six auxiliary sends are available for creating individual output mixes. These can be
used to drive effects processors, provide monitor mixes, create broadcast or
alternate sound reinforcement mixes, or for other special requirements.
Note: The default PRE setting for the Auxes is pre-fader, but post-mute,
post-insert, and post eq. Internal settings changed be changed so that PRE is also
pre-eq and pre mute

Aux 1 - 2 PRE
AUX 1/2 stereo pair is post fader
AUX 1/2 stereo pair is pre-fader

Aux sends 1 & 2

Auxes 1 and 2 are configured as a stereo pair. If the channel is configured as a
stereo input, the Left and Right signals are routed to Auxes 1 and 2, retaining the
stereo split. The PAN knob acts as a balance control. This stereo aux send can be
used for any type of stereo feed from the console, such as live two-track record-
ing, stereo in-ear monitors, alternate stereo feed for broadcast, and stereo signal
processors. Also, by using the pan control to select a single bus, Auxes 1 and 2
can be used as discrete mono Aux buses

Aux 1/2 level Sets level for the Aux 1/2 stereo pair
Aux 1/2 PAN If the MONO SUM button is up, this knob controls the
stereo balance for Auxes 1 and 2. If the MONO SUM button is down, the
summed signal is panned between Auxes 1 and 2

AUX 3-4 PRE

AUX 3 and AUX 4 are post fader
AUX 3 and AUX 4 are pre-fader

Aux sends 3, 4, 5 & 6

Auxes 3, 4, 5, & 6 are configured as descrete mono aux sends. They are typically
used to feed signal processors and for on-stage monitors. Stereo signals are
summed together to make up the source for Auxes 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Auxes 3, 4, 5, & 6 level Set levels Auxes 3, 4, 5, & 6.

AUX 5-6 PRE

AUX 5 and AUX 6 are post fader.
AUX 5 and AUX 6 are pre-fader.

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Module Controls

PFL

SOLO LEFT

PRE
SOLO RIGHT
FADER

TO
PEAK
MUTE CIRCUIT SOLO DC

MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4

CHAN FADER AMPS
FADER
LEFT
+10
POST BUS ASSIGN
FADER SWITCHES
+10

100MM RIGHT
A1-2 PAN LEVEL
PRE 1-2 1-2
LEFT A1

RIGHT A2
YES
PRE A3-4
SOURCE LEV 3
PRE A3
MUTE ?

L&R
MIXED LEV 4
NO A4

LEFT
A5-6 LEV 5
PRE A5
PRE-SOURCE
BUFFERS L&R
MIXED LEV 6
A6
RIGHT
AUX SENDS
1 THRU 6

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 Stereo Input channel 2
Bus assignment features
The bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility for creating what even-
tually becomes the main output mix. Two stereo subgroups are available for creat-
ing submixes or separate stereo mixes. When the channel is being used as a
stereo input, Left/Right, Groups 1 & 2 Groups 3/4 bus assignments are configured
as true stereo pairs. Bus assignments are derived post-fader, post-eq, and post-
mute.

BAL control
The balance control adjusts the stereo balance for the Group and Left/Right
assignments.

Mono bus assign

The channel is assigned to the MONO mix bus. The Left and Right signals a
are summed to make up the MONO signal. BAL has no affect on MONO

L-R bus assign

The channel is assigned to the Left and Right mix buses.

G 1-2 bus assign

The channel is assigned Sub Groups 1 and 2. Groups 1 and 2 are configured
as a stereo pair. They can also be treated as two discrete mono groups by using
the BAL control as an GROUP 1/2 mix control.

G 3-4 bus assign

The channel is assigned Sub Groups 3 and 4. Groups 4 and 4 are configured
as a stereo pair. They can also be treated as two discrete mono groups by using
the BAL control as an GROUP 3/4 mix control.

Input fader
The fader is the primary level control for signals being sent to any of the consoles
mix buses, The signals affected are the AUX sends selected to be post-fader and
the Mono, L/R, and Groups 1-4.

MUTE
The input channel is muted and the MUTE LED is alluminated. All AUX
feeds and bus assignments are shut off. SOLO is still active.

PK / SIG LED indicator

This two-color(green & red) LED is used to monitor both the channel’s Left
and Right signal levels. Signal present (green) is monitored pre-fader. Peak (red ) is
monitored at the preamp and both before & after the fader.
PFL
PFL -Pre fader listen. This button routes the channel’s signal to the PFL bus
for monitoring through headphones or in the control room. The Peak (red) LED
is illuminated to show PFL status.Since the SOLO bus is stereo, stereo image is
preserved.

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Rear panel Connectors

Block diagram
BAL MIC IN GAIN LEVEL FREQ LEVEL
LINE MONO BAL
15 - 60 dB

LF LOW MID
LEFT 80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ

BAL LINE IN FOUR BAND

27dB
PAD PRE
EQ

LF LOW MID
80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ
BAL MIC IN FOUR BAND

RIGHT INPUT SOLO

BAL LINE IN SIGNAL TRIGGER
LED
27dB INPUT PRE-AMP
PREAMP PEAK R OUT
PAD (PFL) L&R

SIG
REAR PANEL G
POST
FADER

X-RACK STEREO INPUT MODULE

4 OR 8 STEREO INPUTS AVAILABLE PFL

+48V ON +48V SOLO LEFT

PRE SOLO RIGHT

FADER
TO
BAL MIC IN GAIN LEVEL FREQ LEVEL FREQ LEVEL LEVEL PEAK
LINE MONO BAL MUTE CIRCUIT
15 - 60 dB SOLO DC

EQ ON
MONO L-R G1-2 G3-4
LF LOW MID HI MID HF
CHAN FADER AMPS
80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ
LEFT FADER
LEFT
BAL LINE IN FOUR BAND EQ - LEFT
+10
27dB BUS ASSIGN
PRE POST
PAD EQ FADER SWITCHES
+10
LF LOW MID HI MID HF
80 HZ 80 - 2 KHZ 400 - 8 KHZ 12 KHZ 100MM RIGHT
BAL MIC IN FOUR BAND EQ - RIGHT A1-2 PAN LEVEL
PRE 1-2 1-2
LEFT A1

RIGHT A2
YES
RIGHT INPUT SOLO PRE A3-4
SIGNAL TRIGGER SOURCE LEV 3
BAL LINE IN PRE A3
LED MUTE ?
INPUT PRE-AMP
27dB PEAK R OUT L&R
PAD PREAMP
(PFL) L&R PRE MIXED LEV 4
FADER NO A4
LEFT
SIG PRE LEFT
EQ A5-6 LEV 5
REAR PANEL G PRE A5
POST PRE PRE-SOURCE
FADER FADER BUFFERS L&R
L&R RIGHT MIXED LEV 6
PRE A6
PRE EQ
FADER RIGHT
L&R PRE-SOURCE AUX SENDS
SELECT 1 THRU 6

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Rear panel features
48 V Phantom power
48 volts DC is applied to pins 2 and 3 on the mic-input XLR connectors.
This option is used with condenser microphones and active direct boxes that
require an external DC voltage (phantom power ) in order to operate.

Line INPUT jacks - Left and Right

Line-level signals, balanced or unbalanced, may be brought into the
input channel through this jack. The LINE INPUT switch must be pressed for
these jack to be active.
MIC INPUT jack - Left and Right

These balanced female XLRs accept low-impedance microphone signals, or

line-level signals, depending on the position of the LINE INPUT switch on the
front panel.

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Module Controls

Block diagram LED +9

6
METERS 3
0
FOLLOW SOLO, -3
NORMALLY SHOW 6
LEFT OUT L / R OUT 9
12
15
RIGHT OUT 18 ALT
21 LEFT
24 LEVEL
PRE-FADER GC
L
SOLO FEED ADD
MONO ALT
L-R OUT
RIGHT R
GC
SOLO CTRL PRE-FADER
SOLO PWR
ON ON

TO
AUDIO SOURCES FOR MONITOR - ALL PRE-FADER PHO NES
MONITOR SUM MO N-L
GRP3-4 GRP1-2 L-R MONO AUX1-2 TAPE IN SOLO OFF LEVEL MONO MO N-R

MONITOR SOURCE SELECT L GC

( SELECTED SOURCES ADD TOGETHER ) MONITOR
R OUT
GC
SOLO FEED
L-R

SOLO CTRL

SOLO
TAPE-IN TAPE TO MIX AMPS
AUX 1-2 SOLO LEFT
LEVEL SOLO
AUX-1 BUS FEED TO:
SOLO RIGHT L-R PHONES,
TAPE-IN L LEFT BUS
AUX-2 BUS MONITOR
R IGH T BUS &
TAPE IN METERS
L TAPE TO SOLO DC SO LO SOLO
L/R CO NTRO L CTRL
LOG IC

TO:
PHONES
TAPE-IN R &
MONITOR

TAPE IN ADD TAPE FROM SOLO HEADPHONE

R MONO IN MONITOR OFF LEVEL
(RECESSED)

LEFT OUT
TAPE-IN L
MON-L L
RIGHT OUT
TAPE-IN R MON-R R
HEADPHONE
MONO OUT AMPS
TO
MONO PRE ALT-OU T
SOLO FEED
L-R
SOLO CTRL

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Front panel features
The XR-20 & XR-24 have a comprehensive output section, including meters, master
level controls, and a flexable group assignment section.
Headphone control section
In normal use, the headphone out is used to monitor the Solo system. The Solo
system is made up of anything that is PFL’d (pre-fader-listen) or AFL’s (after fader
listen).
The hirarchy of what appears in the headphones when nothing is soloed, or when
the SOLO OFF button is pressed is as follows:
MONITOR when FROM MONITOR is engaged.
TAPE IN whenTAPE IN is engaged and FROM MONITOR is not engaged.
LEFT and RIGHT masters when neither FROM MONITOR nor TAPE IN
are engaged.
ADD TAPE FROM SOLO HEADPHONE
MONO IN MONITOR OFF LEVEL
(RECESSED)

LEFT OUT
TAPE-IN L
MON-L L
RIGHT OUT
TAPE-IN R MON-R R
HEADPHONE
MONO OUT AMPS
TO
MONO PRE ALT-OUT
SOLO FEED
L-R
SOLO CTRL

Headphone jack

This 1/4” TRS jack is intended for stereo headphones. It can also be
used as a stereo control-monitor output from the mixer. From this jack you can
get a number of signals, including SOLO, Left, Right & Mono, and Monitor / Tape
feeds.

Headphone level

This knob controls the level that appears at the Headphone Jack.

SOLO OFF
Solo (PFL or AFL) overrides the default headphone signals unless this button is
depressed.
Whenever something is Soloed, it appears in the headphones.
Soloed signals do not appear in the headphones.

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Module Controls

Block diagram LED +9

6
METERS 3
0
FOLLOW SOLO, -3
NORMALLY SHOW 6
LEFT OUT L / R OUT 9
12
15
RIGHT OUT 18 ALT
21 LEFT
24 LEVEL
PRE-FADER GC
L
SOLO FEED ADD
MONO ALT
L-R OUT
RIGHT R
GC
SOLO CTRL PRE-FADER
SOLO PWR
ON ON

TO
AUDIO SOURCES FOR MONITOR - ALL PRE-FADER PHO NES
MONITOR SUM MO N-L
GRP3-4 GRP1-2 L-R MONO AUX1-2 TAPE IN SOLO OFF LEVEL MONO MO N-R

MONITOR SOURCE SELECT L GC

( SELECTED SOURCES ADD TOGETHER ) MONITOR
R OUT
GC
SOLO FEED
L-R

SOLO CTRL

SOLO
TAPE-IN TAPE TO MIX AMPS
AUX 1-2 SOLO LEFT
LEVEL SOLO
AUX-1 BUS FEED TO:
SOLO RIGHT L-R PHONES,
TAPE-IN L LEFT BUS
AUX-2 BUS MONITOR
R IGH T BUS &
TAPE IN METERS
L TAPE TO SOLO DC SO LO SOLO
L/R CO NTRO L CTRL
LOG IC

TO:
PHONES
TAPE-IN R &
MONITOR

TAPE IN ADD TAPE FROM SOLO HEADPHONE

R MONO IN MONITOR OFF LEVEL
(RECESSED)

LEFT OUT
TAPE-IN L
MON-L L
RIGHT OUT
TAPE-IN R MON-R R
HEADPHONE
MONO OUT AMPS
TO
MONO PRE ALT-OU T
SOLO FEED
L-R
SOLO CTRL

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
FROM MONITOR
The post-level control MONITOR output becomes the signal in the head-
phones when nothing is soloed. This overrides TAPE IN if the TAPE IN button is
depressed.
TAPE IN
The TAPE IN signals appear in the headphones when the FROM MONITOR
button is not depressed and nothing is Soloed.

ADD MONO to Phones and ALT OUT

Mono, or Center can be added when the LEFT and RIGHT masters are present
at the Phone out, on the front panel and the ALT OUT jacks on the rear panel.
The switch is recessed to prevent it’s state from acidentaly being switched.
The default signal at the Headphone output and the ALT OUT jacks is the
stereo LEFT/RIGHT mix.
In addition to the LEFT/RIGHT mix at he the Headphone output and the
ALT OUT jacks, the MONO master signal is blended in.

12 V Lamp jack
A BNC jack is used for hooking up a goose-neck lamp. The center connection is
12 Volts DC and the outer connection is ground. A medium or high-intensity 12V
DC Littlite is can be used.

LED meters - Left and Right

A pair of LED arrays are provided for monitoring the output levels. They fol-
low the SOLO system, making it easy to adjust input and output levels by PFL’ing
and AFL’ing different sources. They normally show the LEFT and RIGHT output
levels. When something is Soloed, it replaces LEFT and RIGHT on the meters.

SOLO LED

This red LED lights up when anything on the mixer is soloed.

PWR LED

This green LED illuminates to indicate that the mixer is powered up and
ready for use.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

TAPE-IN TAPE TO
LEVEL AUX 1-2
AU
LEFT BUS
TAPE-IN L AU
RIGHT BUS
TAPE IN
L TAPE TO
L/R

TO:
PHONES
TAPE-IN R &
MONITOR

TAPE IN ADD
R MONO
(RECESSED)
LEFT OUT
TAPE-IN L

X-RACK AUX BUSES 1-2

(STEREO PAIR)
AUX AUX 1 INSERT
MIX AMPS SEND / RTN

AUX 2

AUX 1-2
MASTER
AFL
SOLO LEFT
+10
AUX 1
OUT
AUX 2
SOLO RIGHT GC OUT

GC
SOLO DC +10

X-RACK AUX BUSES 3 THRU 6

(1 OF 4 SHOWN) INSERT
AUX SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

AFL
AUX
MASTER
SOLO LEFT
+10
SOLO RIGHT
AUX
SOLO DC OUT

GC

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
TAPE IN level

On the rear panel there are Left and Right TAPE IN connectors, both 1/4”
TRS and RCA. They can be used to bring in a stereo source such as a two-track
playback from tape, CD, MD, or a sampler. This knob controls the level to the Aux
1/2 and Left/Right buses.

TAPE IN assignment
TO A1-2 This assigns the stereo TAPE IN to Auxes 1 and 2, which are con-
figured as a stereo pair. This is useful for stereo program monitoring.
TO L-R This assigns the stereo TAPE IN feed to the Left and Right mix
buses. This is useful for in-between-set background music and as an extra stereo
return.

AUX OUT 1-2 level control

This is the master stereo output level control for the AUX 1/2 pair.

Aux 1-2 AFL

This button assigns the AUX 1/2 stereo pair to the solo system. Since it is
AFL, the signal is monitored after the AUX insert and master level control. Auxes
1 & 2 show up in stereo in the System - 1 on the left and 2 on the right.

AUX OUT 3, 4, 5 & 6 level controls

These are the master output level controls for Auxes 3, 4, 5 &6.

Aux 3, 4, 5, & 6 AFL

These buttons assign Auxes 3, 4, 5 & 6 to the solo system. Since they are
AFL, the signals are monitored after the AUX inserts and master level controls.

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Module Controls

Block diagram

X-RACK GROUPS INSERT

GROUP (1 OF 4 SHOWN) SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

PRE
FADER
MONO LEFT RIGHT GROUP GROUP
FADER TO GROUP BUS IN
MIX-AMP
POST
GROUP-TO-MAIN FADER
ASSIGN +10
SWITCHES GROUP
LED
60MM GROUP
ODD GROUPS FEED PEAK R OUT
LEFT SOLO, EVENS (AFL)
FEED RIGHT SOLO AFL GC
SOLO LEFT
SIG
G
SOLO RIGHT
SOLO DC

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
GROUP assignment section
The XR-20 offers a flexible group assignment arrangement. Each of the four
Groups can be assigned to Left, Right and Mono busses, in any combination.
M - Mono assignments for Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4
Each of the four groups has a Mono assignment button for
routing its post-fader signal to the Mono mix bus.

L - Left assignments for Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each of the four groups has a Left assignment button for
routing its post-fader signal to the Left mix bus.

R - Right assignments for Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each of the four groups has a Right assignment button for
routing its post-fader signal to the Right mix bus.

Group Master Faders 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each Group has a master fader for adjusting its overall level. These signals show
up at the Group OUT jacks on the rear panel and can be assigned to the Left,
Right and Mono buses. They also feed the Solo system when the Group AFL but-
tons are down.

GroupPK / SIG LED indicators

These two-color(green & red) LEDs are used to monitor
each of the group’s signal levels. Signal present (green) is monitored pre-fader. Peak
(red ) is monitored at the preamp and both before & after the fader.

AFL buttons for Groups 1, 2, 3 & 4

Each of the four groups has an AFL button for monitoring
through the SOLO system. The signal assigned to the Solo bus is picked up after
the fader. The groups show up in stereo in the Solo system - odd - left, even -
right. The Peak (red) LEDs are illuminated to show AFL status.

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Module Controls

Block diagram
TO
AUDIO SOURCES FOR MONITOR - ALL PRE-FADER PHONES
MONITOR SUM MON-L
GRP3-4 GRP1-2 L-R MONO AUX1-2 TAPE IN SOLO OFF LEVEL MONO MON-R

MONITOR SOURCE SELECT L GC

( SELECTED SOURCES ADD TOGETHER ) MONITOR
R OUT
GC
SOLO FEED
L-R

SOLO CTRL

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
MONITOR Output section
The XR-20 and XR-24 offer an extensive monitoring system which can be used
for several alternate mix and remote listening purposes. The main L/R & M mixes,
the Groups, Auxes 1&2, the Tape IN, and the Solo system can all be routed to the
Monitor outs. Like the Headphone section, the SOLO system is automatically
routed to the Monitors. This can be defeated by pressing the SOLO OFF button.

MONITOR Level control

This knob controls the signal level that appears at the Monitor output on
the rear panel. This signal can also be assigned to the headphone system by press-
ing the FROM MONITOR button located below the Headphone level control.

SUM MONO
The MONITOR System operates in stereo, and has Left and Right outputs.You
can assign several stereo sources to the Monitor bus,including the Aux 1/2 stereo
pair, the Left/Right busses, the TAPE IN, and the Groups,in stereo odd/even pairs.
The MONITOR system operates in stereo. . Any stereo signals that are
assigned to the Monitor system remain stereo.
The MONITOR system operates in mono. Any stereo signals that are
assigned to the Monitor system are summed together.

SOLO OFF
Like the Headphone section, the Solo system is automatically routed to the moni-
tors.
.Solo takes overrides anything that is assigned to the monitors.
The Solo system does not appear in the monitors.

Note
If you are 1) routing the Monitor outs to the Headphone system by pressing the
FROM MONITOR button in the Headphone section, and, 2) you don’t want the
Solo system to show up in the headphones, you must press both SOLO OFF but-
tons -the one in the Headphone section and the one in the Monitor section.

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Module Controls

Block diagram
TO
AUDIO SOURCES FOR MONITOR - ALL PRE-FADER PHONES
MONITOR SUM MON-L
GRP3-4 GRP1-2 L-R MONO AUX1-2 TAPE IN SOLO OFF LEVEL MONO MON-R

MONITOR SOURCE SELECT L GC

( SELECTED SOURCES ADD TOGETHER ) MONITOR
R OUT
GC
SOLO FEED
L-R

SOLO CTRL

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
MONITOR Output section

SOURCE SELECT
The Source select portion of the Monitor system allows you do assign the prima-
ry mix buses to the Monitor outputs. All assignments are post insert, pre-fader. All
selected sources are added (summed) together.

TAPE IN
Assigns the TAPE IN L & R signals to the monitors. The TAPE IN jacks are
located on the rear panel. 1/4” TRS jacks and RCA phone plugs are provided for
easy hookup.

A1-2 (Aux 1 & 2)

Assigns Auxes 1 and 2 to the Monitor outputs. Auxes 1 and 2 are config-
ured as one stereo Aux bus (see Mono input channel description). 1 is Left and 2
is Right.

MONO
Assigns the Mono bus to both the Left and Right Monitor outs.

L-R (Left & Right)

Assigns the Left and Right buses to the Left and Right Monitor outs.

G1-2 (Groups 1 & 2)

Assigns Groups 1 and 2 to the Monitor outs.1 is Left and 2 is Right

G3-4 (Groups 2 & 4)

Assigns Groups 3 and 4 to the Monitor outs. 3 is Left and 4 is Right.

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Module Controls

Block diagram
X-RACK MAIN OUT L-INSERT
LEFT
MIX AMP
LEFT-RIGHT SEND / RTN

L-PRE
FADER LEFT MIC LEVEL
L/ R FADER
SIGNAL LEFT
LED L-POST BAL OUT
FADER
R +10 30dB
PEAK PAD

SIG 100MM
G
RIGHT R-INSERT
MIX AMP SEND / RTN

R-PRE
FADER RIGHT MIC LEVEL
RIGHT FADER
BUS IN RIGHT
R-POST BAL OUT
FADER 30dB
LEFT +10
BUS IN PAD

100MM

X-RACK MAIN OUT M-INSERT

MONO MONO SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

M-PRE
MONO FADER MONO MIC LEVEL
SIGNAL FADER
LED MONO
MONO M-POST BAL OUT
PEAK R FADER
BUS IN
(AFL) +10 30dB
PAD
AFL
SIG
SOLO LEFT G 100MM

SOLO RIGHT
SOLO DC

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 Master section 3
Front panel features
Mono PK/SIG LED
Green/Red - Flashes to indicate the Mono master level. Green during nor-
mal operation and red to indicate overload either at the mix amp or at the fader.

Left/Right PK/SIG LED

Green/Red - Flashes to indicate the summed Left/Right master levels. Green
during normal operation and red to indicate overload either at the mix amps or
at the faders.

MONO AFL
Assigns the post-fader Mono master signal to Solo bus, and illuminates the
Peak (red) LED.

MONO, LEFT & RIGHT Master faders (100mm)

These are the master level controls for the main Left, Right and Mono outputs.

ALT OUT (L-R)

Sets the level for the Alternate Left & Right outputs. These outputs are
made up of the pre-fader Left/Right mix. If the ADD MONO TO PHONES & ALT
OUT button is depressed, the pre-fader MONO mix becomes part of the ALT
OUT as well. Jacks are located on the rear panel. 1/4” TRS and RCA jacks are
provided for easy hookup.

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Rear panel Connectors

Block diagram
X-RACK MAIN OUT L-INSERT
LEFT LEFT-RIGHT SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

L-PRE
FADER LEFT MIC LEVEL
L/R FADER
SIGNAL LEFT
LED L-POST BAL OUT
FADER 30dB
R +10
PEAK PAD

SIG 100MM
G
RIGHT R-INSERT
MIX AMP SEND / RTN

R-PRE
FADER RIGHT MIC LEVEL
RIGHT FADER
BUS IN RIGHT
R-POST BAL OUT
FADER 30dB
LEFT +10
BUS IN
PAD

100MM

X-RACK MAIN OUT M-INSERT

MONO MONO SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

M-PRE
MONO FADER MONO MIC LEVEL
SIGNAL FADER
LED MONO
M-POST BAL OUT
MONO FADER
BUS IN PEAK R 30dB
(AFL) +10
PAD

AFL
SIG
SOLO LEFT G 100MM

SOLO RIGHT
SOLO DC

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Rear panel features
Left, Right and Mono bus inputs

These three female XLR’s are used to bring external signals directly into the
Left, Right and Mono mix buses. This is useful for linking multiple mixers together.
Group 1, 2, 3 & 4 bus inputs
These 1/4” TRS jacks are used to bring external signals directly into
the first four sub groups. This is useful for linking multiple mixers together.

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Rear panel

Block diagram
X-RACK GROUPS INSERT
GROUP (1 OF 4 SHOWN) SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

PRE
FADER
MONO LEFT RIGHT GROUP GROUP
FADER TO GROUP BUS IN
MIX-AMP
POST
GROUP-TO-MAIN FADER
ASSIGN +10
SWITCHES GROUP
LED
60MM GROUP
ODD GROUPS FEED PEAK R OUT
LEFT SOLO, EVENS (AFL)
FEED RIGHT SOLO AFL GC
SOLO LEFT
SIG
G
SOLO RIGHT
SOLO DC

X-RACK AUX BUSES 1-2

(STEREO PAIR)
AUX AUX 1 INSERT
MIX AMPS SEND / RTN

AUX 2

AUX 1-2
A FL
MASTER

SOLO LEFT
+10
AUX 1
OUT
AUX 2
SOLO RIGHT GC OUT
GC
SOLO DC +10

X-RACK AUX BUSES 3 THRU 6

AUX
(1 OF 4 SHOWN) INSERT
SEND / RTN
MIX AMP

AFL AUX
MASTER
SOLO LEFT
+10
SOLO RIGHT
AUX
SOLO DC OUT

GC

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 Master section 3
Rear panel features
AUX Inserts 1 through 6

The Aux masters have pre-fader inserts for patching in signal proces-
sors. This is useful when using Aux outputs for stage monitors. Tip is Send and
Ring is Return.
Aux OUT TRS Jacks 1 through 6
The six post-fader Aux master outputs are available at these 1/4” TRS
jacks.
Aux OUT XLR’s 1 through 6

The six post-fader Aux master outputs are also available at these male XLR
jacks. (pin 2 hot)
Group Inserts 1 through 4

The Groups have pre-fader inserts for patching in signal processors.

This is useful when using Group outputs for recording or stage monitors. Tip is
Send and Ring is Return.
Tape (line) in
The Left and Right Tape inputs are available as both 1/4” TRS and
RCA.
Alt Out
The Left and Right Alternate outputs are available as both 1/4” TRS
and RCA.
Monitor out
The Left and Right Monitor outputs are available as both 1/4” TRS and
RCA.
Left, Right and Mono Main Inserts
The Left, Right and Mono buses have pre-fader inserts for patching in
signal processors. Tip is Send and Ring is Return.
Left, Right and Mono main Outputs

The Left, Right and Mono post-fader signals appear at these male XLR’s.

Mic/Line Switches for Left, Right and Mono main outputs

These switch are recessed to prevent the from accidentally being hit
Output levels are presented at line level for feeding the line inputs on a sig-
nal processor, another mixer, or a power amplifier.
Output levels are reduced to mic level for feeding the Microphone inputs
on a signal processor or another mixer. Outputs are protected against phantom
power.

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Use 5-Pin DIN cable to SOLO-LINK:

interconnect two Consoles
TIES SOLO AUDIO AND
SOLO CONTROL BETWEEN
LINK CONSOLES. SLAVE SOLOS
SHOW UP ON MASTER
IN OUT CONSOLE.
BNC CONNECTOR
SOLO-LINK CONNECTORS. FOR 12VOLT LAMP
ON USE 5-PIN DIN CABLE FROM ( ON FRONT PANEL )
POLY
SLAVE CONSOLE OUT FUSES
P TO MASTER CONSOLE IN
O SHORT-CIRCUIT
W PROTECTION
E
R

+17V
-17V
UNIVERSAL INPUT-VOLTAGE
SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY +48V TO POWER
AC IN
100-240V ANALOG DISTRIBUTION
50 / 60 Hz GROUND RIBBONS
80W INTERNALLY FUSED AND
SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTED +12V
AUX DC
GROUND

X-RACK REAR PANEL:

AC INLET & SWITCH
SAFETY CHASSIS
GROUND GROUND

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 Master section 3
Rear panel features

Solo Link
When using multiple X-Rack mixers together, the solo systems can be linked.
A 5-pin DIN cable is used to link the Solo Audio and control signals.

AC Input
The XR-20 and XR-24 use an internal switching power supply which is capable of
accepting a wide range of line voltages. This industry-standard IEC connector will
mate up with any of the common IEC line cords. The in-coming voltage can be
anywhere between 100 and 240 volts, +/- 10%. The AC frequency can be 50 Hz
or 60 Hz.

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 Specifications 4
Specifications
Frequency response +0/-1dB 20Hz-20kHz ref 1kHz
(any input to any output)
THD any output <0.01% THD 20Hz-20kHz@ +15dBu out
Noise mic ein: better than –128dBu 20Hz to 20kHz 150 ohm source, 60dB gain
Bus Noise: better than -85dBu
Crosstalk channel mute >90dB, channel routing >80dB
channel fader attenuation >90dB
aux send attenuation >85dB
Phase Shift < +/- 30 degrees, 20Hz to 20kHz – mic-in to main out
Mic-in XLR 4k ohm balanced
max voltage gain to main outs = 100dB

Line-in XLR and TRS >10k Ohms balanced

RCA tape input >10k Ohms unbalanced
Bus inputs >10k Ohms balanced
L/R/M outputs XLR 100 ohms balanced
(switchable between line or mic level)
Group/direct out TRS 50 ohms ground compensated
Aux outputs XLR & TRS 50 ohms gnd compensated

Headphones Stereo, Intended to drive > eight-ohms

Dimensions 17.5" in height (10u) x 19" in width x 4.5" in depth behind panel

Internal Power Supply 100 -240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Warranty Five Years

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 Crest Audio
100 Eisenhower Drive
Crest P/N D7000025 Paramus NJ 07652
XR-20 / XR-24 owner’s manual (201) 909-8700
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