Crate PA-6 Manual

User’s Guide
for the
C R AT E A U D I O
PA6FX / PA8FX
1 2 3 4 5 6
DSP Delay
DSP/ DSP/ DSP/ DSP/ DSP/ DSP/ High SPR
Eff Eff Eff Eff Eff Eff
LAR
Multi
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB SAR
Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mon Mid
DSP Ret
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB
0 10
High High High High High High Low
Aux/Eff
Ret
15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB
0 10
Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Main Tape In
Level
15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 0 10
0 10
Low Low Low Low Low Low Effects
Monitor
Return
15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB
0 10
Level Level Level Level Level Level
Monitor
Out Aux In
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 Effects Tape
Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic Mic Send In
Tape
Out
Box Mixer with Digital Effects

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

PA6FX/PA8FX Box Mixer with Digital Effects
Table of Contents:
The Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4
The Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic Connections and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
DO NOT OPEN NO ABRA NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE PRECAUCION: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIOS O DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS, NO PER- ATTENTION: PROTÉGEZ CET APPAREIL DE LA PLUIE ET DE L'HUMIDITÉ AFIN D'ÉVITER TOUT
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC MITA QUE ESTE APARATO QUEDE EXPUESTO A LA LLUVIA O LA HUMEDAD. PARA DISMINUOIR EL RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU D'ÉLECTROCUTION. POUR REDUIRE D'ELECTROCUTION NE PAS ENLEVER
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER RIESGO DE CORRIENTAZO. NO ABRA LA CUBIERTA. NO HAY PIEZAS ADENTRO QUE EL USARIO LE COUVERCLE. AUCUNE PIECE INTERNE N'EST REPRABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. POUR TOUTE
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PUEDO REPARAR DEJE TODO MANTENIMIENTO A LOS TECHNICOS CALIFICADOS. REPARATION, S'ADRESSER A UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ, FOLLOW, HEED, AND KEEP ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
• DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT BLOCK ANY VENTILATION OPENINGS ON THIS APPARATUS. FOR PROPER OPERATION, THIS UNIT REQUIRES 3”
(75CM) OF WELL VENTILATED SPACE AROUND HEATSINKS AND OTHER AIR FLOW PROVISIONS IN THE CABINET.
• DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR SPLASHING, FALLING, SPRAYING, OR STANDING LIQUIDS.
• CLEAN ONLY WITH LINT-FREE DAMP CLOTH AND DO NOT USE CLEANING AGENTS.
• ONLY CONNECT POWER CORD TO A POLARIZED, SAFETY GROUNDED OUTLET WIRED TO CURRENT ELECTRICAL CODES AND COMPATIBLE WITH VOLTAGE, POWER, AND
FREQUENCY REQUIREMENTS STATED ON THE REAR PANEL OF THE APPARATUS.
• PROTECT THE POWER CORD FROM DAMAGE DUE TO BEING WALKED ON, PINCHED, OR STRAINED.
• UNPLUG THE APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, STANDS, OR BRACKETS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR SAFE OPERATION AND TO AVOID INJURY.
• THIS APPARATUS DOES NOT OPERATE NORMALLY AND REQUIRES SERVICE WITH ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE FROM IMPACT OR ANY EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.
• SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• OUR AMPLIFIERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE PERMA-
NENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS RECOMMENDED IF UNIT IS OPERATED AT HIGH VOLUME.
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS: "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" "IT IS NECESSARY FOR THE USER TO REFER TO THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL"
EXPLICACION DE SIMBOLOS GRAFICOS: = “VOLTAJE PELIGROSO”
= “ES NECESARIO QUE EL USUARIO SE REFIERA AL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES.”
EXPLICATION DES SYMBÔLES GRAPHIQUES: "DANGER HAUTE TENSION" "REFERREZ-VOUS AU MANUAL D'UTILISATION"
2
The Front Panel:
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3 4 5 6
DSP Delay
7 LAR
Multi
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB SAR
DSP Ret
6
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB
0 10
Aux/Eff
5 Ret
15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB 15dB +15dB
0 10
Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Mid Main Tape In
4 Level
0 10
Monitor
3 Return
0 10
Monitor
2 Out Aux In
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10
Tape
1 Out
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
EACH CHANNEL: MASTER SECTION:

1: MIC: Use this jack to connect the input signal to the mixer. This combi- The Master tone controls serve as a three-band EQ to adjust the output of the
nation jack allows the use of a balanced 1/4” Hi-Z or XLR-type Lo-Z con- mixer to compensate for room acoustics or to fine-tune the overall sound.
nector. The wiring for this jack is as follows: 1/4” Tip = signal +, Ring = sig- The Low control is useful to reduce boominess. The Mid control greatly
nal –, Sleeve = signal ground; XLR pin 1 = signal ground, pin 2 = signal +, enhances the vocals and helps control feedback. The High control helps
pin 3 = signal –. compensate for heavily draped, acoustically absorbent rooms, or bare
2: LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the signal level of each channel. walled, acoustically reflective rooms, and can be used to help control feed-
back.
3. LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s low frequency output.
The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter 8: LOW EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s low frequency output. The
clockwise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter clock-
the low frequency output. The Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut at wise reduces the low frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases the
80Hz. low frequency output. The Master Low control provides 30dB of boost or cut
at 50Hz and below.
4. MID EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s midrange frequency
output. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control 9: MID EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s midrange frequency out-
counter clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clock- put. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control count-
wise increases the midrange frequency output. The Mid control provides er clockwise reduces the midrange frequency output; rotating it clockwise
30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz. increases the midrange frequency output. The Master Mid control provides
30dB of boost or cut at 600Hz.
5. HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust each channel’s high frequency out-
put. The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control count- 10: HIGH EQ: Use this control to adjust the mixer’s high frequency output.
er clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise The center position is flat - no boost or cut. Rotating the control counter
increases the high frequency output. The High control provides 30dB of clockwise reduces the high frequency output; rotating it clockwise increases
boost or cut at 10kHz. the high frequency output. The Master High control provides 30dB of boost
or cut at 10kHz and above.
6. MON: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each channel
to the Monitor bus. This signal is post-level, pre-eq. 11. POWER LED: This LED illuminates when the mixer is turned on.
7. DSP/EFF: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal sent to the inter- 12. DSP: Use this control to select one of the sixteen on-board digital effects.
nal DSP and the Effects Send jack (#19). These effects are described in the chart on page 4.
13. DSP RET: Use this control to adjust the level of effected signal coming
from the internal DSP.
14. AUX/EFF RET: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the
Aux In jack (#22) and the Effects Return jack (#20).
3
The Front Panel - continued:
15. TAPE IN LEVEL: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from the 20. EFFECTS RETURN: Use this jack to return the output signal of an external
tape In jacks (#21). effects device back into the mixer for processing.
16. MAIN: Use this control to adjust the main mixed signal level sent to the 21. TAPE IN/TAPE OUT: Use these jacks to connect a tape recorder to the
mixer’s internal power amplifier. To avoid overdriving the amplifier, this con- mixer. Connect the Tape Out jacks to the recorder’s In/Record jacks. Connect
trol should be set around 6 or 7 to allow sufficient headroom for peaks in the the Tape In jacks to the recorder’s Out/Play jacks. To avoid feedback, turn
program material. down the Tape In Level control (#15) when recording.
22. AUX IN: Use this jack to connect an auxiliary source (such as a tape play-
17. MONITOR: Use this control to adjust the level of the signal from each
er, CD payer, etc.) to the mixer. This jack is a mono input - a stereo signal will
channel’s Mon control (#6) sent to the Monitor Out jack (#18). have to be mixed down to a mono signal by means of a summing device. This
18. MONITOR OUT: Use this jack to send the monitor signal to your moni- input is especially useful for expanding the channel count of your P.A. by
tor amp and speakers. adding an external mixer (see page 6).
19. EFFECTS SEND: Use this jack to send the signal from the DSP/Eff bus
(from each channel’s DSP/Eff control, #7) to the input of an external effects
device. This signal is post-channel level, post-channel eq, pre-master.
The Digital Effects

The PA6FX/PA8FX features sixteen built-in digital effects. Rotate the DSP
control (#12) to select the desired effect. Each channel’s DSP/Eff control
(#7) adjusts the amount of effect applied to its channel. The main DSP
Ret control (#13) determines the overall amount of internal effects
applied to the output signal.
The following chart provides a list of the DSP settings along with a brief
description of each effect.
SAR:*
1
Small Room 8’ x 8’ empty room w/hardwood floor
DSP Delay Small Rehearsal Hall 20’ x 40’ hall, wood floors, hard walls
LAR:*
2
Large Hall 50’ x 100’ hall, about 50 persons
SPR
Concert Hall 5000-seat hall, full crowd
SPR:*
3
Plate Reverb Simulates studio steel plate reverb
LAR Spring Reverb Simulates multi-spring reverb tank

Delay: Slapback, short 125ms delay + reverb
Multi Slapback, Med-short 240ms delay + reverb
SAR Slapback, Medium 350ms delay + reverb
Slapback, Long 557ms delay - 630’ travel time
*1SAR - Small Area Reverbs
Multi: Short Med. Surface 280ms delay w/21.8% regen + reverb
*2LAR - Large Area Reverbs
Medium Hard Surface 335ms delay w/26.5% regen + reverb
*3SPR - Special Reverbs
Chor-Delay 400ms delay with modulation
Chor-Verb Hall reverb w/modulated pre-delay
Slap-Verb Medium hall w/200ms pre-delay
Instrument Doubler Simulates second track slightly out-of-sync
4
The Rear Panel:

23 24
7 43565 15531 9 GFX65
(21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083

Line: 120V Freq: 60 Pwr: 22VA
25 26 27
23. POWER: Use this heavy duty switch to turn the mixer ON (top of the 26. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE IN: Connecting an external signal processor,
switch depressed) and OFF (bottom of the switch depressed). The front- such as an equalizer or compressor, can be accomplished through the
panel “ON” LED (#11) illuminates when the power is on. Line In and Line Out jacks. Connect the OUTPUT of the external device
to the Line In jack using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” plugs. This
24. POWER CORD: The grounded power cord should only be plugged returns the line level signal into the mixer’s internal power amplifier.
into a grounded power outlet that meets all applicable electrical codes
and is compatible with the voltage, power, and frequency requirements 27. EFFECTS LOOP 2 LINE OUT: This carries a pre-amplified, post-EQ
stated on the rear panel. Do not attempt to defeat the safety ground signal to an external effects device. Connect the Line Out jack to the
connection. INPUT of the device using a shielded cable with mono 1/4” phone
plugs. This sends a line level signal out from the mixer.
25. SPEAKER OUTS: Use these jacks to connect the output of the mixer The rear panel effects loop is post-Main EQ and post-Main Level, there-
to your speaker cabinets. Be sure to use heavy gauge speaker cable – fore its tone and output level are governed by the setting of the Master
NOT instrument patch cords – for these connections. These jacks are EQ and Main level controls.
wired together in parallel.
The internal amplifier of the PA6FX/PA8FX can deliver its full output
into as low as 2 ohms. The chart below can help you determine the total
impedance load when connecting various combinations of speakers in
parallel. NEVER CONNECT THE MIXER TO ANY COMBINATION OF
SPEAKERS THAT HAVE A TOTAL IMPEDANCE BELOW 2 OHMS!
SPKR IMP. # OF SPKRS TOTAL IMP. SPKR IMP. # OF SPKRS TOTAL IMP.
4 ohms 2 2 ohms 16 ohms 2 8 ohms
5
Basic Connections and Settings: The illustration below offers some basics for using the box mixer. Actual connections
and settings will vary depending on the application. These are merely guidelines.
1 2 3 4 5 6 EQ
DSP Delay
LS1-131, etc.
LAR
Multi
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB SAR
DSP Ret
TO EFFECTS LOOP 2
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 15dB +15dB
0 10
JACKS ON BACK
Aux/Eff
Ret
Mid
15dB +15dB
Mid
15dB +15dB
Mid
15dB +15dB
Mid
15dB +15dB
Mid
15dB +15dB
Mid
15dB +15dB 15dB
Main
+15dB
0 10 SPEAKERS
Tape In (PE1510H, PE15H,
Level PSM15, etc.)
0 10
Monitor
Return
0 10
Monitor
Out Aux In
0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10
Tape
Out TO SPEAKER
JACKS ON BACK
2Ω MIN. LOAD
(UP TO FOUR
8Ω SPEAKERS)
SEE THE CHART
ON PAGE 5
*1
*1 LO-Z
HI-Z MIC
MIC
IN OUT
DRUM MIX*4
CMX62,
CSX8, etc.
EFFECTS MONO
SM1-SP, etc. OUT
REC
TAPE PLAYER/
RECORDER
PLAY
*2 EQ
GUITAR LS1-131, etc.
*2
BASS
CD OR MONITORS
POWER AMP UFM15H, etc.
D.I. BOX or AMP *3 TAPE SPA1400, etc.
LINE OUT KEYBOARD PLAYER
(OUTPUTS
SUMMED TO
MONO SIGNAL)
*1: There are two basic types of mics: Hi-Z (Z = imped- Typical Hi-Z (1/4”) mic connector:
ance) and Low-Z. Hi-Z connectors plug into the “Hi-Z
Line” inputs, Low-Z connectors plug into the “Lo-Z
Balanced” inputs. For Hi-Z mics, set the Level control Typical Lo-Z (XLR) mic connector:
around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control

around “4.”
*2: Most guitars have an “instrument level” signal and work best with the Level control set
at “5” or less.
*3: Most keyboards, drum machines, etc. have a “line level” signal and work best with the
Level control set around “2” or “3.”
*4: The Aux In jack sends its signal into the mixer just prior to its Master Level and Tone
controls.
6
System Block Diagram:
TYPICAL INPUT CHANNEL
DSP
DSP/
EFF
LEVEL DSP
LOW MID HIGH RET
EFFECTS
MON SEND
MONITOR
OUT
MONITOR
POWER
BUFFER AMP
LINE OUT LINE IN
SPEAKER
AUX IN
MAIN
AUX/EFF
RET LOW HIGH
MID
EFFECTS
RETURN
TAPE
OUT
TAPE
IN TAPE IN
LEVEL
7
Technical Specifications
Output Power Rating 150 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 4 ohm load, 120VAC
220 watts RMS @ 5% THD, 2 ohm load, 120VAC
Channel EQs Low ±15dB @ 80Hz
Mid ±15dB @ 600Hz
High ±15dB @ 10kHz
Master EQs Low ±15dB @ 50Hz
Mid ±15dB @ 600Hz
High ±15dB @ 10kHz
Input Impedance High Z 10k ohm
Low Z 1k ohm
Input Sensitivity High Z 20mV RMS
Low Z 2mV RMS
Aux In/Effects Return .25V RMS
Max. Input Signal High Z 4V RMS (11.25V peak-to-peak)
Low Z 40mV RMS (1.25V peak-to-peak)
Aux In/Effects Return 10V RMS (30V peak-to-peak)
Line Out/Line In Levels 1V RMS
Aux In/Tape Out Levels 1V RMS
Effects Return/Effects Send Levels 1V RMS
Power Requirements 120VAC, 60 Hz, 160VA
100/115VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA
230VAC, 50/60Hz, 160VA
Size and Weight PA6FX PA8FX
10”H x 18”W x 9.5”D 10”H x 20.25”W x 9.5”D
29 lbs. 34 lbs.
The PA Series Box Mixers are covered with a durable, high quality carpet-like material. Brush clean as needed.
Never spray cleaning agents onto the cabinet. Avoid abrasive cleansers which would damage the finish.
Due to ongoing product development and improvement, the specifications

contained herein are subject to change without notice.
Declaration Of Conformity
#17, Effective 01-01-2001
Manufacturer’s Name: SLM Electronics
Production Facility: 11880 Borman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA
Production Facility: 700 Hwy 202 W, Yellville, AR 72687, USA
Shipping Facility: 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Office Facility: 1400 Ferguson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133, USA
Product Type: Audio Amplifier
Complies with Standards:
LVD: 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC, & 73/23/EWG
Safety: EN60065
EMC: EN55013, EN55020, EN55022, EN61000-3-2,
& EN61000-3-3
Supplementary information provided by:
SLM Electronics - R & D Engineering
1901 Congressional Drive, St Louis, MO 63146, USA
Tel.: 314-569-0141, Fax: 314-569-0175
www.crateaudio.com
©2002 SLM Electronics, Inc. • A Division of St. Louis Music, Inc.
1400 Ferguson Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63133
47-608-01 • 092602

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CAUTION PRECAUCION ATTENTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The Front Panel:

EACH CHANNEL: MASTER SECTION:

The Front Panel - continued:

The Digital Effects

LAR Spring Reverb Simulates multi-spring reverb tank

The Rear Panel:

7 43565 15531 9 GFX65

(21) SERIAL# BMCDN20083

around “9.” For Lo-Z mics, set the Level control

System Block Diagram:

TYPICAL INPUT CHANNEL

Due to ongoing product development and improvement, the specifications

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