Crest Audio CPM 2462, Operating Manual

CPM

™

2462

Rack-Mountable Recording and Sound Reinforcement Mixer

II. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Crest Performance CPM

™

2462. The CPM 2462 was design to not only

provide maximum versatility and performance for live sound applications, but also to excel when
used for recording. To begin, let’s identify these features.

* Sixteen input channels with XLR mic inputs EQ, pan, aux and group assign controls

* Eight additional stereo line inputs (17-24)

* Four different types of input channel configurations for outstanding versatility
* Universal chassis design allowing rackmount or desktop placement
* Very-low-noise mic inputs (XLR) with gain trim on all input channels
* Smooth, 60 mm fader on each channel and Groups 1-4 
* Phantom power with separate defeat switches for Channels 1-2 and 3-16
* Channels 1-8 optimized for 8-track recording (direct output)
* Insert (in/out) jacks on Channels 1-8
* Six aux outputs (2 balanced XLR)
* Four mono subgroups (1 through 4)
* One stereo subgroup pair (5 and 6)
* Phase and pad switches on (1 and 2)
* Mute switch, clip LED and signal present LED on all input channels
* Switchable low cut filter on Channels 3-8
* Smooth, 60 mm left and right master faders
* PFL on all input channels and subgroups
* Stereo headphone and control room outputs
* Balanced mono output (XLR) with separate level control
* Balanced stereo L/R output (XLR) 
* Unbalanced stereo L/R output (1/4")
* Left and right master inserts (1/4")
* Stereo tape in (1/4" or RCA) and tape out (RCA) jacks
* Stereo control room outputs (1/4")

As you can see, this mixer is packed with features. Obviously, we can only begin to describe the 
infinite hookup configurations and applications of which the CPM 2462 is capable. We will, however,
explain each feature and suggest some common uses as we go along. As you use the CPM 2462
always keep in mind that the capabilities of this mixer are mostly limited to the imagination.

Now, let’s talk a bit about how this manual is set up and the format you can expect to encounter on 
the following pages.

ENGLISH

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