Used Crest Audio X-Eight HS
Used Crest Audio X-Eight HS consoles offer a dual-function mixing solution designed for both front-of-house and stage-monitor duties in live, professional sound contracting, rental and installation environments. The second-hand X-Eight HS delivers four-band EQ on all input channels, eight aux mixes and a full meter bridge as standard. Scroll down to browse the used X-Eight HS listings currently available.
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Crest Audio X-Eight HS specifications
| Brand | Crest Audio |
| Segment | Audio |
About the Crest Audio X-Eight HS
The Crest Audio X-Eight HS is a dual-function mixing console built for live performance, professional sound contracting, industrial, rental and installation applications. It features four-band EQ with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs, a fader-reverse function to optimise operation as either a front-of-house or monitor-mix console, and direct outputs on all mono input channels. Eight aux mixes are provided, with aux 5/6 and 7/8 switchable to stereo operation. A stereo solo system supports switchable AFL/PFL and last-pressed modes with a master Solo Clear switch. Signal monitoring across all input and output fader channels is aided by five-segment LED level indication and a standard meter bridge comprising thirteen mechanical meters covering eight groups, left, right, mono and solo-left/solo-right channels. Ground-compensated insert sends and balanced returns are available on group, auxiliary, primary and mono input channels, and primary outputs are fully balanced.
Crest Audio X-Eight HS — buyer FAQs
What is the Crest Audio X-Eight HS and what is it designed for?
The Crest Audio X-Eight HS is a dual-function mixing console built for live performance, professional sound contracting, rental and installation applications. Its fader-reverse function lets engineers optimise it for either front-of-house or stage-monitor duties without reconfiguring the desk, making it a practical choice for venues and rental companies that need one console to serve both roles.
Who makes the X-Eight HS and where does it fit in the Crest Audio range?
Crest Audio is an American professional audio brand founded in the late 1970s in California, focused on touring and installed sound. Known for power amplifiers and mixing consoles, it has been part of Peavey Electronics since 1999. The X-Eight HS sits within Crest Audio's live-performance console line, targeting front-of-house and monitor engineers who need a full-featured desk suited to professional and rental environments.
What are the key mixing features on the X-Eight HS?
The X-Eight HS provides four-band EQ with sweepable mid-bands and high-pass filters on all inputs, direct outputs on every mono input channel, and eight aux mixes with aux 5/6 and 7/8 switchable to stereo operation. The stereo solo system offers switchable AFL/PFL and last-pressed modes with a master Solo Clear switch, and a standard meter bridge carries thirteen mechanical meters covering groups, left, right, mono and solo channels.
What should I check when buying a used Crest Audio X-Eight HS?
Check that the fader-reverse function operates correctly in both front-of-house and monitor modes, that all eight aux sends work in both mono and stereo configurations, and that the thirteen mechanical meters on the meter bridge illuminate properly. Confirm the five-segment LED indicators and peak indicators function on the mono input channels. Every listing on this page includes a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
How is the signal monitoring set up on the second-hand X-Eight HS?
The X-Eight HS provides signal monitoring across all input and output fader channels. Each mono input module carries five-segment LED level indication with variable intensity, a signal-present indicator and a multi-point peak indicator. The standard meter bridge adds thirteen mechanical meters with solid-state illumination, covering the eight group buses, left, right, mono centre and solo-left/solo-right outputs.
