Description
The Citronic CMC-16 is a fully featured audio mixer built for live sound, project studios and venue installations. It gives you six mono mic/line channels, two stereo line inputs, a stereo Aux input and a further minijack stereo input. Each mono channel has a combo XLR/jack input, a Gain control for matching your source and a low-cut switch to filter out rumble or handling noise. You also get High/Mid/Low EQ, Aux out level, FX level, Pan and a 60mm channel fader on every mono channel, so you can shape each source individually.
The onboard DSP effects engine holds 99 presets covering delay, reverb and modulation, with two parameter controls per effect and foot-switch control for hands-free use. A built-in Bluetooth receiver (v5.1) has an illuminated pairing button and its own volume control, so you can stream backing tracks without touching your channel levels. The USB type-A port on the top panel plays audio files, records the main outputs to a USB storage device, or works as an external audio device when connected to a laptop (PC or Mac). Phantom power is +48V, switchable in pairs on the XLR inputs.
Outputs are handled by left and right main XLR, plus 6.3mm monitor and headphone outputs, along with the Aux send and stereo return loop. The 3-band EQ runs ±15dB across the low, mid and high bands, and each channel has a PFL switch for pre-fade listening. Frequency response is 20Hz to 22kHz (±1dB) with THD+N under 0.05% at 1kHz, so the CMC-16 stays clean under load. It runs on a universal 100-240Vac supply via IEC, making it easy to fit into most setups.
Specification
| Power supply |
100-240Vac, 50/60Hz (IEC) |
| Fuse |
T1.6AH |
| Effects |
99 program DSP (2 parameter controls) |
| Inputs : Line |
2 x stereo L+R 6.3mm, stereo RCA + stereo 3.5mm |
| Audio source |
Bluetooth receiver, USB mp3 player/recorder |
| Bluetooth version |
v5.1 (+BR+EDR+BLE) |
| EQ: low |
±15dB @ 80Hz |
| EQ: mid |
±15dB @ 2.5kHz |
| 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 (unbal 20k 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 |
>80dB (1kHz fader shutoff) |
| Outputs |
Main L+R XLR, L+R Monitor 6.3mm, Headphones 6.3mm |
| Max. output level |
XLR +22dBu, TRS +20dBu |
| Sends : returns |
1 Aux send, L+R return |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
How many channels does the CMC-16 have?
It has six mono mic/line channels, two stereo line inputs, a stereo Aux input and an additional minijack stereo input.
Does it have Bluetooth?
Yes. There is an onboard Bluetooth v5.1 receiver with an illuminated pairing button and independent volume control, so streamed audio is set separately from your channels.
Can I record with the USB port?
Yes. The top-panel USB type-A port plays audio files, records the main outputs to a USB storage device, or works as an external audio device when connected to a laptop.
What effects are included?
The DSP effects engine has 99 presets covering delay, reverb and modulation, each with two parameter controls, and it can be operated with a foot-switch.
Does it supply phantom power?
Yes. +48V phantom power is switchable in pairs on the XLR inputs for use with condenser microphones.
What outputs are provided?
Main left and right XLR outputs, left and right 6.3mm monitor outputs, a 6.3mm headphone output, plus an Aux send and stereo return loop.