Crest Audio PCX 1616 Digital Audio Matrix & Loudspeaker Management System
Advanced DSP‑based 32‑in / 32‑out matrix processor — full control for modern multi‑zone, live sound or installation audio systems.
The Crest Audio PCX 1616 is a powerful, DSP‑driven audio matrix and speaker management system designed for flexibility, precision and professional reliability. Supporting 32 input and 32 output channels — including 16 balanced analog inputs/outputs plus optional 16×16 digital streams (via an optional Dante network card) — the PCX 1616 enables routing, processing and distribution of audio across complex setups. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Equipped with a 96 kHz floating‑point DSP core and high‑resolution 24‑bit A/D and D/A converters for clean, accurate sound — ideal for front‑of‑house (FoH), monitoring, multi‑zone distribution or installed sound systems.
| DSP & Converters | 32‑bit SHARC DSP, 96 kHz sample rate, 24‑bit Delta‑Sigma A/D‑D/A converters |
|---|---|
| Analog I/O | 16 × Euroblock balanced inputs, 16 × Euroblock balanced outputs |
| Digital I/O (optional) | 16 in / 16 out via optional Dante® card |
| Routing Matrix | 32 inputs → 32 outputs; any input can route to any output |
| Input Processing (per channel) | Gain, mute, HP/LP filter, 5-band PEQ, phase/polarity, noise gate, feedback suppression, +48 V phantom power |
| Output Processing (per channel) | Gain, mute, 5-band EQ, compressor/limiter, delay (0–680 ms), crossover/band‑pass filters (Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz‑Riley; 1st–4th order), polarity, phase, output routing |
| Signal Generator | Sine, white noise, pink noise |
| Dynamic Range (I/O) | > 110 dB A‑weighted |
| Max Input/Output Level | +20 dBu (balanced) |
| Control Interfaces | Front-panel USB‑B (programming), rear-panel Ethernet, RS‑232 / RS‑485 serial control |
| Power Supply / AC Input | AC mains, 95–240 V, 50/60 Hz (auto voltage) |