Crest Audio Release New HP-W™ Mixing Console

March 16, 2006

Crest Audio proudly introduces the HP-W professional mixing console, a continuation of its celebrated, feature-packed HP-Eight™ Series consoles. The HP-W is available in 28-, 36- and 44-standard mono input frames—with four full stereo channels, eight mono Automix™ channels and two stereo line returns—making this console ideal for both mixed music and spoken word applications.

The HP-W mixing console combines Crest Audio's legendary sound and build quality with sought-after features such as four-band, double-swept mid EQ; eight analog subgroups; 100 mm faders; two-channel matrix; full talkback and monitor systems; and eight-scene mute. This quality console also includes 10 aux sends on each input channel with fader flip functions for use as a monitor mixer, plus four stereo line input channels with EQ, assignment and aux sends capable of handling dual-mono or split-track signals.

Also standard on all HP-W consoles are eight mono channels of Automix for "hands-off" spoken word mixing. Automix is a gain-sharing protocol that allows increased gain before feedback. Engaging the Automix priority switch will greatly reduce comb filtering by turning down unused or low priority inputs. HP-W consoles also include four stereo channels, a stereo ambient mic input and two alternate outputs with processing.

The HP-W will be available in Q1 2006 from authorized Crest Audio dealers.

Features

• 44, 36 or 28 standard mono input channels


• Eight analog subgroups


• 10 auxes


• Eight mono gain-sharing Automix™ input channels


• 11 x 2 matrix


• Four fully stereo input channels with assignments that can also handle dual-mono or split- track applications


• Two stereo line returns on 60 mm faders with assignment and two aux sends


• One stereo ambient mic input with four aux sends


• XLR and ¼" connectors on all mono inputs


• Individual 48-volt phantom power, mic/line and polarity reverse switches on all mono input channels


• Fader Flip function on aux outputs places aux masters on 100 mm faders in place of groups & L/R


• 100 mm high-quality faders on mono inputs, auto mix inputs, stereo inputs, groups and separate left, right and mono outputs


• Four-band, double-swept mid EQ


• Eight microprocessor-controlled mute scenes


• Full talkback and monitor systems


• Two alternate outputs that can be sourced from L, R, M or matrix outputs (stereo compressor, expander and limiter on both)


• XLR connectors on aux outputs


• Full talkback and monitor systems


• Internal power supply with provision for external, redundant supply


• Modular input blocks of eights channels for ease of service


• Made in the U.S.A.


• U.S. MSRP $TBA