HP-Eight (48 Frame)

Application
Bridging the world between high quality audio designs and efficient construction techniques, the Crest Audio HP-Eight enters the market filling the increasing needs of the professional install and portable markets.

The HP-Eight professional mixing console combines Crest's legendary high-quality audio design with modern, efficient construction. The HP-Eight is available in easily portable 24-channel and 32-channel models, as well as installation-size 40, 48 and 56-channel models, making this console ideal for a variety of medium-capacity live performance venues and houses of worship. This quality console also includes 10 aux sends on each mono input channel for use as a monitor mixer, plus five stereo line input channels with EQ, bus assignment and aux sends.

For example, Houses of Worship will find the HP-Eight filled with the functionality and performance that was once only available in much more expensive offerings.

If extreme flexibility as well as exacting audio performance are required, the HP-Eight delivers those attributes and more to the budget-conscious installer and end user.

Backed by a five-year warranty, the HP-Eight follows the tradition of high audio quality and reliability as established by all previous Crest console products.

Design Focus
Designed for music and installation professionals alike, the HP-Eight from Crest packs high-end features and performance into an affordable, Pro 8-bus board.

The internal switching power supply on the HP-Eight is designed to work on worldwide voltages at 50 or 60 Hz, and a DC connector allows attachment of an optional, external backup supply for worry-free, redundant operation.This console is made in the U.S.A. and backed by the same five-year warranty that covers Crest's larger consoles.

This dual-purpose (monitor or FOH) console is available with 24 to 56 mono input channels and five stereo line/effects returns.

Item Number:
CFA-XHP848-U2
Additional Models
HPWA 44
HPWA 36
HPWA 28
HPW 56
HPW 44
HPW 36
HPW 28
HPW 20
56 Frame
48 Frame (shown)
40 Frame
32 Frame
24 Frame
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Specifications (PDF - 1.08mb)
Manual (PDF - 2.03mb)
Review (PDF - 124KB)
Features
  • 48 Mono input channels - 8 analog subgroups - Left, Right, and Mono outputs
  • 5 Stereo Line Input channels on faders with EQ, bus assignment, and aux sends
  • Mono input channels have individual 48-volt phantom power, pad and polarity reverse switches
  • 4-band equalizer on Mono inputs with two swept mid frequencies and fixed frequency high-pass filter
  • 10 Auxiliary sends on mono input channels enables the console to be used as a monitor mixer
  • Direct output on all mono input channels
  • "Fader flip" function on aux outputs places aux masters on 100mm faders in place of groups and L/R
  • 100mm high-quality faders on mono inputs, groups and separate left, right, and mono outputs
  • 4-channel scene mute system
  • TRS Inserts on Mono inputs and all main buses (Auxes, Groups, L/R/M)
  • Full talkback and monitor systems
  • Modular input blocks of 8 channels
  • Internal Power supply with connector for external, redundant supply
  • 2 channel matrix system
  • Designed and manufactured in the U.S. by the same people who brought you the Century Series, X-Series, X-Rack Series, and V12 consoles
  • Five-Year Warranty
Dimensions
Model48 Frame
Dimensions76" W x 9" H x 28" D
(1931 mm x 229 mm x 712 mm)
Weight125 lbs. (57 kg)