Tabletop frames should be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface.

Countersunk frames are designed to fit flush within your studio furniture:

  • The frame has rounded-off edges so that it will fit smoothly into holes cut by a wood milling machine.
  • All cables can be hidden in the cable tray and connected to the console inlets at the rear of the frame.
  • If the Virtual Extension is included, then the cables to the VX module can be secured behind the display.
  • All countersunk frames have flat side parts without edges. Therefore, the installer must provide some kind of support onto which the surface will rest.
  • Please refer to the mechanical drawing for the frame variant for details.

In both cases, all plug-in connectors are located on the frame's rear connector board and at the rear of the Virtual Extension displays. When installing, please leave enough room for the cables (and sufficient airflow around the frame for cooling).

The external connections for the surface are described in crystal - Wiring. In particular, the crystal frame must be properly grounded.

For Virtual Extension frames, the VX module is shipped separately. This must be mounted into the frame before the frame is installed/connected. See crystal - Mounting a VX Module.

Airflow Requirements

The frame is designed for normal studio installation and needs no special air conditioning. You must make sure that there is sufficient airflow around the frame for cooling.

Power Consumption and Electrical Voltage

See crystal - Power Supplies.

Dimensions and Weight

The dimensions are as follows:

  • Modules (Main and Fader): 336mm (w) x 286mm (d)
  • Tabletop frame (without VX): 352mm (w) x 383mm (d) x 53mm (h)
  • Tabletop frame (with VX): 352mm (w) x 493mm (d) x 216mm (h)
  • Countersunk frame (without VX), above/below desk: 352/345mm (w) x 307/293mm (d) x 14/43mm (h)
  • Countersunk frame (with VX), above/below desk: 352/345mm (w) x 434/399mm (d) x 172/43mm (h)
  • End-plates for counter-sunk mounting: 10mm each

The weight is from 3.3 kg to 4.6 kg, depending on the frame and module type. Please refer to the crystal datasheet for specific information. 

Mechanical drawings for all frame types are available from the Lawo Download Center (after login).

The following images are extracted from the drawings. For simplicity, only the light editions are shown.

crystal Tabletop Frame

crystal Tabletop Frame with VX

crystal Countersunk Frame

crystal Countersunk Frame with VX