Crest Performance Debuts CPM-2462 Live/Studio Mixer at NAMM

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The Summer NAMM Expo brought with it the introduction the CPM-2462, a 16-channel desktop/rack-mountable mixer designed with quiet circuitry suitable for studio or live audio applications.

The CPM-2462 mixer features 16 channel strips with ultra-low-noise XLR mic inputs for handling a wide variety of inputs in various jobs. This mixer also features EQ, pan, aux and group assign controls, plus four input-channel configurations for flexibility. Its wedge design makes it ideal for easy desktop use or rack mounting.

A typical 16-mono-channel mixer can fill up fast with line-level inputs such as synthesizers, tone modules, drum machines and CD players, but the CPM-2462 has eight extra line inputs (for a total of 24 inputs) that can be used as mono inputs or paired with channels 9-16--ideal for pre- or post-production mixdown. These extra inputs can also be assigned to their own stereo sub group and then routed to auxes or main subgroups. This is a level of flexibility not found on any other comparably priced mic/line mixer.

The CPM-2462 is now available from authorized Crest Performance dealers.

Features

• 16 channel strips with ultra-low noise XLR mic inputs, EQ, pan, aux and group assign controls
• Four input-channel configurations for flexibility
• Eight extra stereo line inputs (channels 17-24), perfect for live A/V or recording mixdown
• Smooth 60 mm faders on channel strips and buses
• Mute, clip LED and signal present LED on all channel strips
• Six aux outputs (two balanced XLR)
• PFL on all input channels and subgroups
• Bank-switchable phantom power (channels 1-2 and 3-16)
• Four mono subgroups plus stereo subgroup pair
• Inserts on channels 1-8
• Separate control room and headphone outputs
• Polarity and pad switches on channels 1 and 2
• Low-cut filters on channels 3-8
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced 1/4" TS left/right outputs
• Balanced mono XLR output with separate level control
• Left and right master inserts
• 1/4" and RCA tape inputs and RCA tape outputs
• Wedge design for easy desktop use or rack mounting
• Steel chassis
• Built-in power supply
• U.S. MSRP $1239.98