Crest Audio V12

Crest Audio V12 mixing console 56 channels 48 mono + 4 stereo / Crest Audio V12 56 Kanälen Mischpult in 1A Top Zustand

33% reduction : price drop from 15.000€ inclusive Tax down to 10.000€ inclusive Tax

We will consider exchange or trade-in with speakers such as V-DOSC, VT-4889, HLA4895/4897, dV-DOSC dV-SUB for similar value.

Description:
The Crest V12 mixing console is the top-of-the-line model of the American brand known for the Century series but also for the manufacture of the Gamble EX56 console in partnership with Jim Gamble Associates. The Crest V12 mixing console is the American manufacturer's response to the Midas XL-4 with the flexibility of live (front of house/monitor), broadcast and theatre/broadway show applications.

The Crest V12 high-end audio performance with high-end servo integrated circuits with extended response (10Hz-150kHz) and low phase variation in the 20Hz-20kHz audio spectrum (less than 10 degrees), mute automation with MIDI interface and construction reliability recognized in the world of live and theater.

Crest V12 is based on the Gamble EX56 used by the Allman Brothers, Doobie Brothers, Greatful Dead https://www.mixonline.com/recording/allman-brothers-band-road-goes-forever-375018

Package content:
- 1x Crest V12 56 channels 48 mono + 4 stereo mixing console
- 1x Flightcase with large dog house with frame (console only) on wheels for transport and storage
- 2x power supply 16A 240V (3U high 32kg each) with 2x power power cables (without case)
- 4x Littlite swan-neck lamps, 1x cover, 1x kit of magnetic strips for channel labeling
- Documentation: 1 operator manual and 1 service manual (schematic)

Condition:
The aesthetic and technical condition is excellent (10/10) without the slightest trace or wear mark. This is due to the precautions of successive users and the very moderate use of the console over the years with good storage (excluding dust). The console has remained 100% original and unmodified since its production output from Crest in Paramus, NJ - USA.

History of this console:
No touring. 1st user: a church in the Netherlands governs by a stage manager for large service events with musical orchestra performance about 5-6 performances per year (probably 300 hours of annual operation) with operation and storage in direction. 2nd auxiliary console user in a hybrid studio with analog automation console and Pro Tools HD system for mixing 2.0 and 7.1 (private non-smoking studio).

Brochure and specifications https://www.manualslib.com/manual/380686/Crest-Audio-V-12.html
Manual/Handbuch https://www.manualslib.com/products/Crest-Audio-V12-301697.html

For recording: The Crest V12 offers 56 inputs with microphone preamplifiers and 56 direct outputs line level - stereo recording output of the stereo master.

For mixing: the Crest V12 offers 56 line inputs and 16 additional line entries by the auxiliary master modules, for a total of 72 inputs.

56 channels divided into 24 mono channels (left wing) and 24 mono channels (right wing) and 4 stereo channels:
- Routing 8 group and master LCR and panoramic knob. The 'direct out' output amplifier at an adjustable output level.
- V12 preamplifiers is a discrete AB-class transistors and servo integrated circuit (optional entry transformer) with a maximum gain of 72dB and a signal-to-noise ratio -129dBu EIN (20Hz-20kHz).
- The V12 integrated circuit equalizer with four parametric full-band servo offers gain with adjustable Bell circuit and Q selectivity from 0.7 to 3. The low LF and acute HF band is switchable to Bell or Shelving filter.
- V12 filter integrated circuits with servo pass-high adjustable from 20 to 400Hz at 12dB/octave slope.
- 8 mono auxiliaries (light grey buttons) and 4 stereo auxiliaries (dark grey co-axial)
- Large mute buttons, solo and LED meter
- Fader ALPS 100mm with 12 VCA assignment buttons

Central section is divided into 8 group/mono matrix modules, 4 hand/stereo matrix modules and 2 M1 and M2 master modules:
- 8 mono auxiliaries, 4 stereo auxiliaries, 8 stereo group
- 16x16 matrix
- Communication, signal generator and AFL/PFL monitoring and headphone listening level
- 12 VCA Fader ALPS 100mm with mute and solo and 3 master Fader ALPS 100mm Master stereo LR and Mono
- dB Outboard/Crest automation panel with 14 buttons and electro-luminescent LCD display. 10 fast-access scenes. 12 manual mute.

Construction:
- Chassis aluminum in sandwhich with lateral and internal reinforcement.
- 66 modules with a contoured front and screen-printed steel and double printed circuits
- 'Point-to-point' components and high-performance integrated audio circuits still available (no SMD miniature components)
- Active fan ventilation at adjustable speed (3 selectable speeds) distributed in the chassis with heat dissipation in the upper headband through the exit grids. Type 16A oversized power supply with active ventilation by low-speed fans. All components are exposed to a moderate temperature for an extended lifespan.
- Integrated circuits with high-end servo with extended response (10Hz-150kHz) that eliminate many capacitors in the signal path
- Double symmetrical circuits VCA THAT high performance to very low distortion