User manual SOUNDCRAFT FIVE BROCHURE

[. . . ] SERIES FIVE Solution Without Compromise · 24-56 channel frame sizes · 4 stereo mic / line inputs with full EQ as standard · Rugged power supply with three year warranty · 8 sub-groups · 12 auxiliary busses · 10 VCA groups · Built-in 16x10 output matrix · 4-band fully parametric EQ on both mono and stereo inputs · Sweepable filters on all input channels · Input metering on every channel · VU output meterbridge included as standard · 8 mute groups plus 256 MIDI controllable snapshots of all input and output mutes · MIDI program change transmission and DataFader continuous controller · Switchable LCR panning as standard · Compact, lightweight frame designed to withstand touring Soundcraft Innovation In Live Sound O ver 20 years of success in mixing console design and manufacture has given Soundcraft unique insight into the demands of leading audio professionals. Through the application of this experience, and having sought the opinions of top live sound engineers and designers, Soundcraft has arrived at what it strongly believes to be its best front of house console yet. Soundcraft set out to provide a great-sounding, fully-featured and affordable live sound console. This is now complete, and is called Series FIVE. Available in frame sizes of 24 to 56 input channels, Series FIVE is ideally suited to a whole range of demanding applications from touring to theatre installation. [. . . ] The Nominal LED on each fader allows fast and accurate return to unity gain. VCA control faders Series FIVE Master Section Master 1 module he Series FIVE master section is two modules wide and contains the main left, right and mono faders, as well as monitoring controls, talkback, and an array of controls which further enhance the flexibility of Series FIVE. T via the EXT button. An external talkback input is provided for accepting such a link with another Series FIVE. A front panel talkback mic input socket (XLR) is provided, together with a level control, a -30dB pad switch and a +48V phantom power button, and for convenience this socket is mirrored on the back panel. ALTERNATE STEREO OUTPUTS In addition to the main left-right stereo mix outputs, three alternate stereo outputs are provided, which allow the creation of feeds for broadcast or recording which would otherwise tie up several matrix outputs. ALT STE1 is controlled by two 100mm faders, and the levels of ALT STE2 and ALT STE3 are on rotary faders. All are switchable to be pre or post the main left-right faders, and all have a MNO button which sums the two sides of the stereo signal, thereby offering a mono feed. AUX RETURNS Two auxiliary returns are provided, with sensitivity switchable between -10dBV and +4dBu, and with the signal routed directly into the left-right mix bus. 2band shelving EQ at 60Hz and 12kHz is provided, and the input level is controlled by a rotary fader. Mute and Mute Safe are provided, and the Solo button will allow mono PFL or stereo AFL monitoring, depending on the setting of the console's global solo mode. PSU RAILS Voltage indicators for the +/-17V, +5V and +48V rails on the PSU are provided and offer constant visual confirmation that the power supply is providing an accurate voltage. TALKBACK AND OSCILLATOR The built-in oscillator can generate pink noise or a sine wave in a frequency range of 63Hz to 10kHz. The PINK button toggles between pink noise and sine wave, and the x10 button increases the range of the oscillator frequency control from 63Hz-1kHz to 630Hz-10kHz. An oscillator level pot is also provided. The oscillator can be routed to its dedicated output (on balanced XLR) or to a combination of sub-groups, aux busses, left, right and mono outputs. The busses which receive the oscillator signal are determined by a bank of illuminated switches, which also nominates the busses which will receive the talkback signal when the INT button is depressed. This facility is also provided on the matrix outputs, by using the TB switch on each matrix master. Talkback can also be routed to its Soundcraft proprietary intercom output (compatible with SM monitor consoles or another Series FIVE) Master / group lower rear connector panel Master 2 module SOLO CONTROLS Every aspect of Series FIVE's design has been carefully thought out, and the solo system is certainly no exception. It has been carefully developed in conjunction with mixing professionals, to ensure that this crucial aspect of the console's design is flawlessly implemented. The Master Mode button dictates whether the selection of a Solo function should result in mono PFL or stereo AFL monitoring, unless the large protected Solo-in-place button is lit. In this instance the destructive in-place stereo solo will be engaged, allowing the engineer to listen to a channel in its proper place in the stereo field, plus any associated effects. Rotary pots are provided to trim the level of the AFL and PFL busses. The Auto Cancel facility means that any Solo button selected will cancel the previous solo. When not in this mode, the selected Solos become additive. [. . . ] In (Left & Right) TB Mic I/P EXT TB I/P Aux Returns (L & R for 1 & 2) Channel Snd & Ret Matrix Snd & Ret Group/Aux Snd & Ret Main Mono, L &R Snd & Ret Direct Output Matrix Output Group Output Aux Output L/R/Mono/Alt 2&3 L&R Outputs Output Master Ext TB Output Oscillator Output Headphones Output Console Linking Inputs All Inputs Conn. Female XLR Female XLR Female XLR Female XLR Female XLR Female XLR TRS (1/4" Jack) TRS (1/4" Jack) TRS (1/4" Jack) TRS (1/4" Jack) Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR Male XLR TRS (1/4" Jack) Female XLR Pin Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Nom Level -70 to -2dBu -20 to +10dBu (Switched Range) -70 to -2dBu -20 to +10dBu (Switched Range) +4dBu -20 to -70dBu +4dBu +4dBu/ -10dBV Send +4dBu Return +4dBu Send +4dBu Return +4dBu Send +4dBu Return +4dBu Send +4dBu Return +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu +4dBu Max Level +30dBu +30dBu +26dBu 0dBu +26dBu +26dBu/ +12dBV +26dBu (into 1k) +21dBu +26dBu +21dBu +26dBu (into 1k) +21dBu +26dBu (into 1k) +21dBu +26dBu (into 1k) +26dBu (into 1k) +26dBu (into 1k) +26dBu (into 1k) +26dBu (into 1k) +26dBu (into 1k) +14dBu (into 1k) +20dBu (into 600) 0dBu (into 8) +26dBu Impedance 2k 2k > 10k 2k > 10k > 10k Send < 75 Return > 15k Send < 75 Return > 15k Send < 75 Return > 15k Send < 75 Return > 15k < 75 < 75 < 75 < 75 < 75 < 75 < 75 50 > 15k Master Insert points Mono Input Matrix Group/Aux Master Output Master Mono Input Matrix Group Master Tip - Signal Hot Ring - Signal Cold Sleeve - Ground EQ Curves dB Outputs Aux Master Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold Tip - Left Ring - Right Sleeve - Ground Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - Signal Hot Pin 3 - Signal Cold LF Section dB 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k LF Section dB LO-MID Section 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz dB HI-MID Section dB HF Section dB HF Section 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz Series FIVE Typical Specifications Frequency Response T. H. D. and Noise (All measurements at +20dBu) XLR input to any output: . +0/-0. 5dB, 20Hz - 20kHz XLR In to Direct Out (VCA Out) . [. . . ]