Crown XS900 Manuel d'utilisateur

®®®®®®Quick Start GuideThree-Way SetupAn illustrated guide to setting up your DriveRack® PA using three ampliers (high, mid, and low).PA

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Subharmonic SynthThis is the SUBHARMONIC SYNTH module.This is the SUBHARMONIC SYNTH button. Press this button to enter the Subharmonic Synth module.Mo

This is the input Subharmonic Synth module. It is used to add extremely low frequencies to material that otherwise lacks these frequencies.Subharmonic

This is the first page in the SUBHARMONIC SYNTH module.Here you can turn the Subharmonic Synth ON & OFF.Here you can set the MASTER LEVEL of the Su

This is the second page in the SUBHARMONIC SYNTH module.Here you can set the LEVEL of the first range of frequencies.Here you can set the LEVEL of the

Compressor/LimiterThese are the Dynamics (COMPRESSOR & LIMITER) modules. This is the COMP/LIMITER button. Press this button to enter the input COM

This is the input Compressor module. It is used to lower the dynamic range of the system. In other words, it brings louder signals down and softer sig

This is the first page in the input COMPRESSOR module.This is your GAIN REDUCTION METER. It shows how many dB of compression is taking place.Here you c

This is the second page in the COMPRESSOR module.This is your GAIN REDUCTION METER. It shows how many dB of compression is taking place.Here you can s

These are the output Limiter modules. They set a “ceiling” on the output level and help protect speakers from being overdriven and amplifiers from clip

This is the first (or high output) LIMITER module.This is your GAIN REDUCTION METER. It shows how many dB of limiting is taking place.This is your THRE

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This is the second (or mid output) LIMITER module. This page will only be shown in a 3 Way system.This is your GAIN REDUCTION METER. It shows how many

This is your GAIN REDUCTION METER. It shows how many dB of limiting is taking place.This is your THRESHOLD INDICATOR.“-”=Below Threshold“O”=In the Ove

Xover (Crossover)This is the XOVER (Crossover) module. This is the XOVER button. Press this button to enter the Crossover module.More InfoBack To Butt

This is the Xover module. It is used to send the proper range of frequencies to each loudspeaker driver.Back To X-Over More InfoXover (Crossover)Index

This is the first page in the XOVER module. This page is for editing the HIGH PASS filter on the “Low Outputs”. The low outputs will only be available i

This is the second page in the XOVER module. This page is for editing the LOW PASS filter on the “Low Outputs”. The low outputs will only be available

This is the third page in the XOVER module. This page is for editing the HIGH PASS filter on the “Mid Outputs”. The mid outputs will only be available

This is the fourth page in the XOVER module. This page is for editing the LOW PASS filter on the “Mid Outputs”. The mid outputs will only be available

This is the fifth page in the XOVER module. This page is for editing the HIGH PASS filter on the “High Outputs”.This GRAPH shows you how the crossover p

Active OutputsThese letters indicate which OUTPUTS are active and how they are configured.LH=Left HighRH=Right HighLM=Left MidRM=Right MidLL=Left LowRL

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Previous PageThis is the PREV PG (Previous Page) button. Press this button to go back to the previous page within the currently selected Last or modul

This is the NEXT PG (Next Page) button. Press this button to go to the next page within the currently selected Last or module.Back To ButtonsNext Page

DelayThis is the DELAY button. Press this button to enter the Delay module. Note: Pressing this button multiple times will toggle through the Delay mo

These are the output Delay modules. They are used to time align the drivers. These delays are suitable for driver alignment but not delay towers (10 m

This is the first (or high output) DELAY module.This shows which OUTPUTS you are editing.H=”Highs”Here you can change the delay TIME in coarse or fine i

Here you can turn the delay module ON & OFF.Here you select whether you want to set the time in MILLISECONDS, FEET, or METERS.Prev Slide Next Page

This shows which OUTPUTS you are editing.L=”Lows”Back To DelayHere you can turn the delay module ON & OFF.Here you select whether you want to set

ProgramThis is the PROGRAM button. Think of this button as an “Exit” button. It will take you back to the main program screen, backing you out of any

UtilityThis is the UTILITY button. Press this button to enter the Utility Last.WARNING! Do not press and hold the UTILITY button. doing so will take y

This is the UTILITY page.Back To UtilityHere you can adjust the CONTRAST of the LCD display.Here you can turn the SALES BANNER On & Off.Here you c

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StoreThis is the STORE button. Press this button to store your preset.Note: You must press this button a total of three times to actually store the pr

The first press of the Store button allows you to NAME the preset.•Press the SELECT button (DATA ENCODER) in to toggle between the characters which inc

Prev Slide Next PageThis is the second page in the Store menu. Here you can select the LOCATION to store the preset to. In other words, which USER PRE

The third press of the STORE button actually stores your preset with the name that you selected & at the location which you selected. The preset l

WizardThis is the WIZARD button. Press this button to enter the Wizard.Back To Buttons More InfoIndex70

This is the WIZARD menu. Here you can enter the SYSTEM SETUP WIZARD (step 1), AUTO EQ WIZARD (step 2), or AFS WIZARD (step 3).Back To WizardJust turn

Data EncoderThis is the DATA ENCODER. Turning it will change the currently selected parameter. It is also the SELECT button when pressed in. Pressing

Input MetersThese are the INPUT METERS measured using the dBu scale. These meters show the level of the audio that is driving the input stage of the D

Limiter Threshold LEDsThese are the OUTPUT LIMITER THRESHOLD indicators. They give you a visual indication when the output limiters are engaged.Note:

These are the OUTPUT METERS measured using the dBu scale. These meters show the level of the audio that is driving the output stage of the DriveRack P

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This is the POWER SWITCH. This turns the DriveRack PA on & off.Power SwitchNote: Always remember to turn your amps on last and off first.Back To Vi

This is the POWER RECEPTACLE. Plug the AC cable in here.Power ReceptacleNote: Make sure the text below the receptacle matches the voltage in your Coun

These are the LOW OUTPUT jacks. Connect these jacks to the subwoofers amplifier or low frequency drivers. These are the only outputs that can be mono s

These are the MID OUTPUT jacks. Connect these jacks to the mid frequency drivers amplifier when using a 3-Way system.Mid Output JacksNote: It is possib

These are the HIGH OUTPUT jacks. Connect these jacks to the high frequency drivers amplifier in a 2-Way or 3-Way system or the amplifier for a pair of f

This is the NOMINAL OPERATING LEVEL switch. This should be set to match the operating level of the device that is plugged into the DriveRack’s inputs

These are the INPUT jacks. They have a selectable nominal operating level of +4 dBu or -10 dBV. Connect these jacks to the device pre DriveRack (typic

This is the PIN 1 LIFT switch. If you are having problems with ground loops (i.e. hum), try pressing this switch in. This will break the connection be

IndexBack To Main Menu•AFS•AFS Wizard•Auto EQ Wizard•Auto EQ Plot•Block Diagram•Button Array•Comp/Limiter Button•Compressor•Crossover•Cursor•Data Enco

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Table of ContentsDriveRack® PAIntroduction0.1 Defining the DriveRack®PA ...ii0.2 Service Contact Info...

INTROCUSTOMER SERVICE INFODefining the DriveRackWARRANTY INFO®INTRODUCTIONDriveRack® PA

Introduction®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User ManualiiDriveRack® PADrive your PA to a whole new level of performance with the DriveRack®PA CompleteEqualizatio

®®®®®®IntroductionDriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualBy including every form of processing necessary to drive the signal from the mixer to the powe

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Introduction®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User ManualivDriveRack® PAThis warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and only in the United States. 1. Th

®Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack® PA

Getting Started®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual2Section 1DriveRack® PAIEC Power Cord ReceptacleThe DriveRack®PA comes with a power supply that will ac

Getting StartedSection 1DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User Manual®®®®®®LCD DisplayThe backlit LCD display of the DriveRack®PA provides the user with all

Getting Started®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual4Section 1DriveRack® PASignal Path Block DiagramThe following diagram shows the logical and intuitive

®®®®®®The RTA MIC input button is used to engage the RTA input connector. LCD Display-All operational information of the DriveRack®PA is displayed h

Getting Started®®®®®®6Section 1DriveRack® PA• Simply rotate the <DATA> wheel to select either a Dual Mono or Stereo linked 28-bandGraphic EQ.

®®®®®®• You will now rotate the <DATA>wheel to match the same setting as your amplifierof choice. Note that based on your amp selection, the D

Getting Started®®®®®®8Section 1DriveRack® PApanel RTA XLR input, and press the <RTA Input> button. It is recommended that you use theoptional

®®®®®®• Press the <NEXT PG> button and the display will read:• Once the gain level of the mixer has been turned down, press the <NEXT PG>

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Getting Started®®®®®®10Section 1DriveRack® PAtype has been selected, press the <NEXT PG> button and the display will read:• You are now promp

EDITINGFUNCTIONS®Editing FunctionsSection 2DriveRack® PA

Editing Functions®®®®®®12Section 2DriveRack® PAThe DriveRack®PA has been carefully designed and engineered to ensure that all aspects ofoperation ar

®®®®®®Navigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Delay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - C

Editing Functions®®®®®®14Section 2DriveRack® PANavigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module

®®®®®®Navigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module. Delay - On/OffLength - Delay Time - C

Editing Functions®®®®®®16Section 2DriveRack® PANavigating the Delay SectionThe NEXT and PREV buttons scroll through the pages of selected module

OPERATINGFUNCTIONS®SOFTWARESection 3DriveRack® PA

Operating Functions®®®®®®18Section 3DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualThe Operation section of the DriveRack®PA will be your key to successful na

®®®®®®Operating FunctionsSection 3DriveRack® PA19DriveRack®PA User Manual<PREV PG>- is used to navigate back through the various pages of any

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Operating Functions®®®®®®20Section 3DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User Manual• Rotating the <DATA> wheel will change the icons on the currently s

DETAILEDPARAMETERS®PARAMETERSSection 4DriveRack® PA

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®22Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The DriveRack®PA offers complete editing flexibility, by offering

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA23DriveRack®PA User ManualClear Live/AllThis parameter clears the filters. If Clear Live is selected

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®24Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The Subharmonic Synthesizer module has been specifically optimized

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA25DriveRack®PA User ManualIn addition to the pre-crossover EQ options within the signal path, the Dri

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®26Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4The DriveRack®PA also offers Compression and Limiter modules. The

®®®®®®Detailed ParametersSection 4DriveRack® PA27DriveRack®PA User ManualLIMITERLimiter On/OffTurns the Limiter module on and off.OverEasy (O) Off

Detailed Parameters®®®®®®28Section 4DriveRack® PADriveRack®PA User ManualSection 4USER NOTES

APPLICATIONGUIDE®Section 5DriveRack® PA

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Application Guide®®®®®®30Section 5DriveRack® PAThis Application guide section is provided to offer suggested installation applications of theDriveRa

®®®®®®Hardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®. 2. Connect the outputs of the DriveRack®PA and run to the selecte

Application Guide®®®®®®32Section 5DriveRack® PAHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®. 2. Connect the output

®®®®®®Application GuideSection 5DriveRack® PA33DriveRack®PA User ManualHardware1. Connect the outputs from the mixer to the inputs of the DriveRack®

Application Guide®®®®®®34Section 5DriveRack® PAUSER NOTESDriveRack®PA User Manual

®AppendixDriveRack® PA

®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual36Appendix ADriveRack® PAIn the event that a reset is required, the DriveRack®PA offers you the option of performing a

®®®®®®Analog Inputs:Number of Inputs: (2) Line inputs. (1) RTA Mic inputConnectors: (2) Female XLR line inputs, XLR RTA Mic inputType: Electronicall

®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual38Appendix ADriveRack® PAout positive affect. You may be able to see if a lifted band is a mode by manually adjusting

®®®®®®GEQGEQMetersLeft InputRight InputLeft HighRight HighLeft MidRight MidLeft LowRight LowMic InputOutputsStereo CompressorAFS Notch FiltersSubHarmo

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®®®®®®DriveRack®PA User Manual40Appendix ADriveRack® PAA.7 Program List / Speaker Tunings / Power Amp TuningsPROGRAM LIST1) Stereo 3Way2) Stereo 2W

®®®®®®The DriveRack PA offers a wide range of tools for sound system design and setup. These toolscan make your system more efficient and better soun

®®®®®®42Appendix ADriveRack™Once you have found the clip point of your amplifiers, you can mark this position and turn theamplifiers back up to the po

®®®®®®USER NOTESAppendix ADriveRack™43

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Main MenuOverviewBasic NavigationVirtual DriveRack PAGo To Index2

The DriveRack PA provides:•Input Graphic EQ•Advanced Feedback Suppression •Subharmonic Synthesis•Input Compression•Crossover (Up to 3-Way)•Output Para

OverviewThis illustration shows the DriveRack PA installed in a typical 3 Way system.ProceedPrev SlideIndex4

This illustration shows what the DriveRack PA actually replaces in a sound system.OverviewProceedPrev SlideIndex5

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The processsing in the DriveRack PA is stereo tied. The input GEQ (Graphic EQ) is the only exception. It can be configured in “Dual Mono” mode if desir

Don’t be afraid to experiment with the buttons and controls on the DriveRack PA. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with these controls b

This is the LCD display. This display allows you to view the various pages of the DriveRack PABasic NavigationProceedPrev SlideIndex8

This is the Button Array. Use these buttons to navigate through the DriveRack PA.Basic NavigationProceedPrev SlideIndex9

Pressing any of these buttons will take you to the corresponding function. Basic NavigationNote: Some buttons will toggle through the various input an

Pressing the PREV PG (Previous Page) & NEXT PG (Next Page) buttons allow you to navigate through the various pages within a module. Basic Navigati

The DATA ENCODER is your “SELECT” button when pressed in.Basic NavigationProceedPrev SlideIndex12

Pressing the DATA ENCODER in will move the cursor on the currently selected page.Basic NavigationProceedPrev SlideIndex13

Turning the DATA ENCODER will change the selected parameter.Basic NavigationBack To Main Menu Prev SlideIndex14

Virtual DriveRack PALeft Click on an item to learn more.Back To Main MenuIndex15

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This is the RTA INPUT jack. Connect the dbxRTA-M microphone to this connector using a standard XLR microphone cable. This connection supplies 15 Volts

RTA Input ButtonThis is the RTA INPUT button. Pressing this button will engage the Auto EQ.Back To Virtual PAIndex17

LCD/Button ArrayThis is the LCD DISPLAY. This display allows you to view the various pages within the DriveRack PA.This is the BUTTON ARRAY. Use these

Preset #This shows the currently selected PROGRAM or PRESET #.Note: There are USER and FACTORY presets. 1-25 are USER presets & can be overwritten

Preset NameThis is the NAME of the currently selected preset.Note: If this area reads “Not Loaded”, you must press the SELECT button (DATA ENCODER) in

Input ConfigurationThese letters indicate how the inputs are configured. The “L” stands for LEFT & the “R” stands for RIGHT.Note: If there is an “M”

GEQ/PEQThese are the EQ modules. The “G” is the input GRAPHIC EQ & the “P” stands for the output PARAMETRIC EQs. This is the EQ button. Press this

This is the input GEQ. It is used to help compensate for the coloration of the room and provides a more tonally balanced sounding system within a venu

This is the first page in the GEQ (Graphic EQ) module. The GEQ is the only processor within the DriveRack PA that can be unlinked.This displays which I

This is the second page in the GEQ (Graphic EQ) module.Here you can select the “FREQUENCY CENTER” or BAND that you would like to edit.This GRAPH shows

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These are the output PEQ modules. They are generally used to help flatten the response of the loudspeaker drivers.PEQ (Parametric EQ)Prev Slide More In

This is the first page in the PEQ (Parametric EQ) module.This displays which OUTPUT you have selected.Here you can turn the PEQ ON & OFF.This GRAPH

This displays which OUTPUT you have selected.This displays which BAND is selected. This is “FREQUENCY 1”.This GRAPH shows the PEQ curve when the EQ i

This displays which OUTPUT you have selected.This displays which BAND is selected. This is “FREQUENCY 2”.This GRAPH shows the PEQ curve when the EQ i

This displays which OUTPUT you have selected.This displays which BAND is selected. This is “FREQUENCY 3”.This GRAPH shows the PEQ curve when the EQ i

Feedback (AFS)This is the FEEDBACK or AFS module.This is the FEEDBACK button. Press this button to enter the AFS (Advanced Feedback Suppression) modul

This is the input AFS module. It is used to help control feedback in the system.Feedback (AFS)Back To AFS More InfoIndex32

Here you can CLEAR all filters or just the Live filters.Here you can turn the AFS ON & OFF.This is the first page in the FEEDBACK or AFS module.This

Here you can select whether AFS is in LIVE or FIXED mode.This shows you how many FIXED VS LIVE filters are allocated. It also shows you how many filters

Here you can turn the Live Filter Lift ON & OFF.This shows you how many FIXED VS LIVE filters are allocated. It also shows you how many filters are