Cerwin-Vega! Introduces New Line of Mixers for Recording, Live Use
A company long known for its speakers, Cerwin-Vega!, has branched out with a new line of professional audio mixers for recording and live performance applications.
The 16-channel CV Mixer highlights the new line from Cerwin-Vega!
The new mixer ranges is available in 10, 12 or 16 channel versions, offering features such as digital sound effects processing and USB input/output for laptop computer playback and recording.
MSRP’s are $149 for the 10-channel version, $299 for the 12-channel, and $399 for the 16-channel.
The CV mixer line is built using premium-grade components designed to deliver precision audio performance, and feature a commercial-grade metal housing for reliability and longevity. The mixers have clear markings and color-coordinated knobs that should allow for intuitive operation, fast adjustment and easy operation in low-light situations.
Additional features include professional studio quality microphone inputs, dedicated gain controls and switchable phantom power, the new CV Mixers accommodate virtually any microphone. INSERT, AUX and EFX sends allow connection to external dynamics, equalization and effects units giving a high level of customization. A peak LED indicator allows a user to check on the signal input of each channel, and the mixers also feature TAPE IN and REC OUT RCA jacks, which enable users to directly connect to a CD/MP3 player or an audio recorder.
All three models of the CV Mixers feature four stereo line inputs and a MAIN L/R quarter-inch balanced TRS jack output. The 10-channel version also includes two mono line inputs and four XLR microphone inputs; the 12-channel model has four mono line inputs and six XLR inputs and the 16-channel mixer features eight mono line and 10 XLR microphone inputs. Lastly, the 12- and 16-channel mixers also include a balanced XLR output and balanced sub group with alternate quarter-inch TRS output.
Will audio professionals be receptive to a line of mixers from Cerwin-Vega!? Only time will tell…
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