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CRATE AUDIO PA6FX - User Manual

CRATE AUDIO PA6FX
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User’s Guide
for the
CRATE AUDIO
PA6FX / PA8FX
Box Mixer with Digital Effects
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Main
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Monitor
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Tape In
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DSP
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SAR
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SPR
Delay
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DSP Ret
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Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of one of the most versatile and economical powered mixers available, the Crate Audio
PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects. These compact units feature Crate’s legendary performance and high quality con-
struction in rugged and easy to operate packages. Each mixer features a combination 1/4” and XLR-type balanced input jack
on every channel. The Master control section features a three-band EQ, DSP Return, Main Level control, an Effects Loop with
Return Level control, Aux In, Monitor Out with Level control, Tape In/Out jacks and a rotary DSP Effects Selector. The internal
power amplifier is capable of delivering 150 watts into 4 ohms and 220 watts into 2 ohms. Rear-panel Line In/Line Out jacks
and dual 1/4” speaker outputs give you even greater flexibility and performance from these small but power-packed units!
Your PA6FX/PA8FX is designed by musicians and built using only the best components. Extensive testing and Crate’s Five-
Year Warranty assure you that your new mixer is the absolute best it can be. In order to get the most out of it, we strongly
urge you to read this guide before using the mixer.
And thank you for choosing

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CRATE AUDIO PA6FX Specifications

PA6FX

Power Output IconPower Output
output power rating150 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load, 120VAC, 220 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 2 ohm load, 120VAC
Equalization IconEqualization
channel EQs low±15dB @ 80Hz
channel EQs mid±15dB @ 600Hz
channel EQs high±15dB @ 10kHz
master EQs low±15dB @ 50Hz
master EQs mid±15dB @ 600Hz
master EQs high±15dB @ 10kHz
Inputs and Outputs IconInputs and Outputs
input impedance high Z10k ohm
input impedance low Z1k ohm
input sensitivity high Z20mV RMS
input sensitivity low Z2mV RMS
max. input signal high Z4V RMS (11.25V peak-to-peak)
max. input signal low Z40mV RMS (1.25V peak-to-peak)
max. input signal aux in/effects return10V RMS (30V peak-to-peak)
line out/line in levels1V RMS
aux in/tape out levels1V RMS
effects return/effects send levels1V RMS
Power Requirements IconPower Requirements
power requirements 120VAC60 Hz, 160VA
power requirements 100/115VAC50/60Hz, 160VA
power requirements 230VAC50/60Hz, 160VA
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
height10”
width18”
depth9.5”
weight29 lbs.

PA8FX

Power Output IconPower Output
output power rating150 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load, 120VAC, 220 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 2 ohm load, 120VAC
Equalization IconEqualization
channel EQs low±15dB @ 80Hz
channel EQs mid±15dB @ 600Hz
channel EQs high±15dB @ 10kHz
master EQs low±15dB @ 50Hz
master EQs mid±15dB @ 600Hz
master EQs high±15dB @ 10kHz
Inputs and Outputs IconInputs and Outputs
input impedance high Z10k ohm
input impedance low Z1k ohm
input sensitivity high Z20mV RMS
input sensitivity low Z2mV RMS
max. input signal high Z4V RMS (11.25V peak-to-peak)
max. input signal low Z40mV RMS (1.25V peak-to-peak)
max. input signal aux in/effects return10V RMS (30V peak-to-peak)
line out/line in levels1V RMS
aux in/tape out levels1V RMS
effects return/effects send levels1V RMS
Power Requirements IconPower Requirements
power requirements 120VAC60 Hz, 160VA
power requirements 100/115VAC50/60Hz, 160VA
power requirements 230VAC50/60Hz, 160VA
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
height10”
width20.25”
depth9.5”
weight34 lbs.
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Graphical Symbols Explanation

Explanation of graphical symbols used in the manual and on the apparatus.

The Front Panel

Channel MIC Input

Input jack for connecting signals, supports 1/4" Hi-Z or XLR Lo-Z.

Channel LEVEL Control

Control to adjust the signal level of each channel.

Channel LOW EQ

Adjusts low frequency output (30dB boost/cut at 80Hz).

Channel MID EQ

Adjusts midrange frequency output (30dB boost/cut at 600Hz).

Channel HIGH EQ

Adjusts high frequency output (30dB boost/cut at 10kHz).

Channel MON Control

Adjusts signal level sent to the monitor bus.

Channel DSP;EFF Control

Adjusts signal level sent to internal DSP and Effects Send.

Master LOW EQ

Master EQ for low frequencies (30dB boost/cut at 50Hz).

Master MID EQ

Master EQ for midrange frequencies (30dB boost/cut at 600Hz).

Master HIGH EQ

Master EQ for high frequencies (30dB boost/cut at 10kHz).

POWER LED Indicator

Indicator light showing when the mixer is turned on.

DSP Effect Selector

Control to select one of sixteen on-board digital effects.

DSP Return Level

Adjusts level of effected signal from internal DSP.

Aux;Effects Return Level

Adjusts level from Aux In and Effects Return jacks.

TAPE IN LEVEL

Adjusts signal level from tape input jacks.

MAIN Level Control

Adjusts main mixed signal level to the power amplifier.

MONITOR Level Control

Adjusts signal level from channel Mon controls to Monitor Out.

MONITOR OUT Jack

Sends monitor signal to monitor amp and speakers.

EFFECTS SEND Jack

Sends signal to external effects devices.

EFFECTS RETURN Jack

Returns external effects device output into the mixer.

TAPE IN;TAPE OUT Jacks

Connects tape recorder for recording and playback.

AUX IN Jack

Connects auxiliary sources like CD/tape players.

The Digital Effects

The Rear Panel

POWER Switch

Heavy duty switch to turn the mixer ON or OFF.

POWER CORD

Connects to a grounded power outlet meeting electrical codes.

SPEAKER OUTS Jacks

Connects mixer output to speaker cabinets using heavy gauge cable.

EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE IN

Connects external signal processors like EQs or compressors.

EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE OUT

Sends a pre-amplified, post-EQ signal to an external effects device.

Basic Connections and Settings

Hi-Z vs. Low-Z Input

Guidance on connecting Hi-Z (1/4") and Low-Z (XLR) microphones.

Instrument Level Input

Setting Level control for guitars and basses (instrument level).

Keyboard;Line Level Input

Setting Level control for keyboards and drum machines (line level).

Aux In Functionality

Aux In sends signal before Master Level and Tone controls.

System Block Diagram

Technical Specifications

Output Power Rating

Details amplifier output wattage into different ohm loads.

Channel and Master EQs

Specifications for low, mid, and high frequency EQ adjustments.

Input Impedance and Sensitivity

Specifications for high-Z and low-Z input impedance and sensitivity.

Maximum Input Signal

Defines the maximum input signal levels for various inputs.

Line and Aux;Tape Levels

Specifications for line, aux, and tape output/input levels.

Power Requirements

Details voltage, frequency, and power consumption.

Size and Weight

Physical dimensions and weight for PA6FX and PA8FX models.