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Carl Cox model flagship three channel club/touring DJ Mixer.
The PMC-CX was essentially built to give Carl Cox what he always wanted. A solid, reliable, high quality mixer, that has enough features to allow him to give 110% during every performance, every time. The PMC-CX includes a number of features that will definitely give DJs a lot more creative freedom whilst "in the mix". Like 3 band isolators & great high, low and all pass filters on each PGM, a master out isolator section with anti phase and a matrix input control so you can mix in and out of inputs quickly and easily. Users from an intermediate level to a touring professional and installation level with find the CX enjoyable and easy to use because of its layout and great features, but will fall in love with it because of its high quality components and design. Without a doubt this mixer is the investment worth making for any serious performance mix DJ.
The PMC-CX is a revolutionary 19 mixer loaded with features that can not be found on any other mixer. Vestax combined the PMC-37pro and the PMC-500 to come up with the ultimate club mixer that not only caters to the needs of the DJs but also the needs of club owners and installation companies.
The PMC-CX offers:
1. Input Matrix
2. Three band filter per PGM
3. Three band isolator with oversized knobs that offers 100% cut and +4dB per PGM
4. 12 segment meters per PGM
5. User replaceable 60mm tight torque input faders with rotary option
6. 0dB or -10dB attenuation switches on all inputs and outputs
7. 3 Master BAL/UNBAL outputs for maximum signal routing options
8. Two mic inputs
9. PCV cross fader with full curve control.
FEATURES:
Input Matrix
The PMC-CX is the second mixer in the Vestax family that offers an input matrix per PGM. Just like the PMC-37pro, this mixer allows you to assign any input to any PGM. This is a radical idea that completely opens up new possibilities for the creative DJ.
Three Band Filter per PGM
Each PGM also has a high pass, low pass and notch filter to create some awesome effects. The filter section is clearly marked on the mixer by a large red knob under the three band Isolators.
Three Band Isolators per Channel
The PMC-CX uses three band isolators per PGM that offers 100% infinity cut and +4dB of boost. This is an EQ section that DJs dream about. The isolators have oversized EQ knobs that have the perfect amount of resistance when dropping in or out the desired frequencies. The +4dB of boost is just enough gain to allow the DJ to emphasize the frequencies without overdriving and creating distortion. Club owners also appreciate the +4dB of gain because DJs will not do any damage to their expensive sound system.
Meters per PGM
The PMC-CX has meters on the individual PGM inputs and the master outputs. All of the meters can be found in the upper right hand corner. There are two large VU meters for the master outputs and just below the VU meters are 12 segment LED meters for the individual PGM inputs.
Tight Torque Input Faders
The PMC-CX is equipped with the best faders in the world. These are 60mm tight torque PCV faders that offer the most accurate fade and smoothest feel on the market. The cross fader is a third generation PCV fader with curve control. The cross fader is user replaceable, but with a life expectancy of 2,000,000 passes it pretty much guarantees that it should never need replacing.
Input and Output Attenuation
All PGM inputs and master outputs have selectable gain attenuation switches of 0dB or -10dB allowing the owner to cut up to -20dB. This is a very important feature to have on mixers that will be used in very loud environments like clubs or bars. Club and bar owners can reduce the risk of damage to their sound system by limiting the amount of gain. DJs are notorious for running in the red. These attenuation options will prohibit DJs from over-gaining.
Output Section
The output section on the PMC-CX incorporates one of Carl Coxs favorite Vestax units, the DCR-1200, a three band isolator with antiphase. As if having isolators on each PGM wasnt enough this unit gives performers even more room to be creative. Using the master isolator allows finer control over the cut and boost of the low, mid, and high ranges when the effect it is selected. When combined with antiphase it is possible to create sensational reverb like effects over the whole mix. Antiphase inverts the isolator curve on both the low and mid frequency ranges.
On the rear panel you will find three balanced stereo XLR and unbalanced 1 /4 master outputs, a stereo RCA record output, and a stereo unbalanced 1 /4 master effect loop. The master loop is an insert across all the outputs, excellent for adding a compressor or an EQ.
With more than enough creative room for even the most experimental DJs the PMC-CX is truly suitable for almost any type of DJ. In addition to the features that have already been explained, there are a number of other features that make this mixer very user friendly. Without a doubt this mixer is worth the investment for any serious DJ.
VESTAX PMC-CX FEATURES:
Superb club mixing instrument 19 inch 6 U
3-way filter sections with frequency sweep control on each PGM
Multiple bal. and unbal. outputs for nearly any usage
I/P and O/P level attn. switches for perfect system matching
Save performance with user replaceable fader and crossfader
Matrix input system for flexible channel assignment
Large VU meters for easy viewing
Powerful 3/5 channel mixing instrument
with 2 Mic; 4 phono and 5 line inputs
3-Band full Isolator plus Filter on Channel 1-3
Various stereo effect processing facilities
Comprehensive Master Section with 3-Band
Isolator and Antiphase Effect
Booth Monitor with 3-band Equaliser and Mute
Faders user replaceable 60mm input
fader and 60 mm cross fader
Input 4 to 3 Assign Matrix selection
VESTAX PMC-CX SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUT: LINE IN (RCA) x 5
PHONO (RCA) x 4
MIC IN (XLR) x 1
MIC IN (1/4) x 1
MASRER RCV UNBALANCED (1/4) x 1
OUTPUT: MASTER 1 & 2 OUT (XLR) x 2 (1/4) x 2
MASTER OUT ATTENUATION -10dB or 0dB
BOOTH OUT (XLR) x 1 (1/4) x 1
BOOTH OUT ATTENUATION -10dB or 0dB
HEADPHONE OUT (1/4) x 1
MASTER SEND UNBALANCED (1/4) x 1
INPUT FADER: 60mm TIGHT TORQUE SLIDE FADER; 45mm & ROTARY FADER EXCHANGEABLE
DIMENSION(S): 482(W) x 90(H) x 308(D)mm
POWER: AC-20 ADAPTER (+20v/-20v, 1500mA).
Crossfader: VESTAX CF-PCV
Rotary Fader Kit: DF-CX
VESTAX PMC-CX FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. HOW DOES A MATRIX INPUT WORK?
There are four sets of inputs (4 phono and 4 line inputs) on the rear panel. Any input channel can then be assigned to ANY of the three PGM's or even to ALL three at the same time. This allows fast and creative routing of any music source.
2. WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE TO HAVE THE SAME SOURCE SIGNAL ON SEVERAL CHANNELS?
This allows much more creativity as you are now able to use differend EQ and Filter settings on these
channels and crossfade between these selected channels to achieve new sound effects.
3. WHAT IS THE CROSSFADER CURVE USED FOR?
Crossfader curves are common on hip-hop mixers, but are only found on higher end installation mixers. In a beatmixing application (as opposed to a scratching / turntablist application), this control is used to taper beatmixing curves, often during a mix itself, where the levels between the tracks will change but the output level from the mixer will stay the same.
3. WHAT IS THE MASTER LOOP USED FOR?
This feature is used for connection to external mastering tools during a performance. Often these
processors are carried by the artists themselves, hence the placement of the input and output connectors on the top panel. An example of such a unit is the Vestax DCR 1200 PRO 4 band isolator. The PGM I/O connectors on the front panel below the input faders offer the same feature for each individual channel, separate from the stereo effects send and return within the mixer.
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