Description
The Citronic CMA-8 is a compact audio mixer built for small live setups, rehearsal spaces and home studios where you need plenty of routing without a large desk. It offers mono input channels with combo XLR/jack (US: phone jack) inputs, a stereo line input and an extra minijack stereo input. Each mono mic/line channel has a Gain control to match your source, a low-cut switch to filter out rumble and handling noise, High/Low EQ controls and an FX level control. Pairs of mono channels can be linked to work as a stereo left and right pair whenever you need it.
Onboard you get a DSP effects engine with 99 presets covering delay, reverb and modulation, each adjustable using two parameter controls and switchable by foot. Switchable +48V phantom power is available in pairs for the XLR inputs, so you can run condenser microphones alongside dynamic ones. A Bluetooth receiver (v5.1) has an illuminated pairing button and independent volume control, and the top-panel USB type-A port handles MP3 playback, recording of the main outputs to a USB storage device, or use as an external audio device when connected to a laptop or PC/Mac.
Main output runs to a pair of balanced XLR connectors for low-noise operation across studio or live work, with a 6.3mm headphone jack for monitoring. Power comes via a USB type-C supply (adaptor included), drawing a maximum of 5W, so it is easy to run from a range of sources. Frequency response is 20Hz to 22kHz (±1dB), THD+N is under 0.05% at 1kHz and the DSP runs at a 48kHz, 24-bit sample rate. The CMA-8 is supplied in a padded transit bag for carrying between venues.
Specification
| Weight |
1.12KG |
| Dimensions |
232mm x 183mm x 60mm |
| Inputs |
4 x combo XLR/jack + stereo L+R 6.3mm + stereo 3.5mm |
| Power supply |
5Vdc 1A min. (USB-C adaptor included) |
| Power consumption max. |
5W |
| Effects |
99 program DSP (2 parameter controls) |
| DSP sample rate |
48khz (24-bit) |
| Audio source |
Bluetooth receiver, USB mp3 player/recorder |
| Bluetooth version |
v5.1 (+BR+EDR+BLE) |
| USB version |
v1.1 audio (mp3/wav/ape/flac) |
| EQ: low |
±15dB @ 80Hz |
| EQ: high |
±15dB @ 12kHz |
| Phantom power |
+48V switchable in pairs (XLR inputs only) |
| Frequency response |
20Hz - 22kHz (±1dB) |
| Input level |
Mic +10dBu max. / Line +22dBu max. |
| Input impedance |
Balanced XLR 2k Ohm, Balanced TRS jack 10k Ohm |
| THD +N |
<0.05% @ 1kHz |
| Noise |
EIN -122dBu (22Hz - 22kHz) |
| CMRR |
>75dB (Mic 1kHz) |
| Sensitivity |
XLR -60 to +10dBu, TRS jack -20 to +20dBu, Stereo -20 to +14dBu |
| Crosstalk : stereo |
>80dB (1kHz fader shutoff) |
| Outputs |
Left + Right balanced XLR, Headphones 6.3mm jack |
| Max. output level |
XLR +22dBu, TRS +20dBu |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many input channels does the CMA-8 have?
The CMA-8 has mono mic/line input channels plus a stereo line input and a further minijack stereo input. Pairs of mono channels can also be linked to work as a stereo left and right pair.
Does it support phantom power for condenser microphones?
Yes. It provides +48V phantom power, switchable in pairs for the XLR inputs only, so you can run condenser microphones where needed.
Can I record directly from the mixer?
Yes. The USB type-A port lets you record the main outputs to a USB storage device, play back audio files, or use the mixer as an external audio device when connected to a laptop or PC/Mac.
How is the CMA-8 powered?
It runs from a USB type-C power supply, with a USB-C adaptor included. Power consumption is a maximum of 5W, needing 5Vdc at 1A minimum.
What effects are built in?
The onboard DSP effects engine has 99 presets covering delay, reverb and modulation. Each preset can be adjusted using two parameter controls and switched by foot.
Does the CMA-8 have Bluetooth?
Yes. It has a Bluetooth v5.1 receiver with an illuminated pairing button and independent volume control for wireless audio playback.