User manual SOUNDCRAFT FIVE MONITOR BROCHURE

[. . . ] The Perfect Companion · 40-60 channel frame sizes · Choice of 24 or 32-bus output structures · MIDI messaging to BSS FPC-900 VaricurveTM Remote for instant control of outboard equipment · Optional stereo mic / line inputs with full EQ · Rugged power supply with three year warranty · Built-in 23 x 12 or 23 x 16 output matrix · 8 VCA groups and 8 mute groups · 4-band fully parametric EQ on both mono and stereo inputs · Sweepable filters on all input channels · A and B XLR inputs for every channel · Input metering on every channel · VU output meterbridge included as standard · Two separate solo systems suitable for feeding a number of different output systems ­ such as wedges and in-ear · Sends can be globally configured as mono or stereo · Compact, lightweight frame designed to withstand touring Setting The Stage ore than 25 years' experience of professional mixing console design has given Soundcraft an unmatched knowledge of the field. Over the years, a series of now legendary consoles, such as Series Four and Europa, have earned Soundcraft worldwide respect for audio performance and unique British sound. M Central to the design of FIVE Monitor is a fully configurable stereo bus structure. Given the complexity of today's shows and concerts, more and more musicians are demanding in-ear monitoring systems, which are now more reliable than ever before. FIVE Monitor's highly flexible mono or stereo bus structure ensures that you can always meet the requirements of your performers. [. . . ] The MATRIX MASTER pot controls the overall level from the matrix output XLR. VCA FADERS A bank of 8 master faders for the 8 VCA groups controls the level of every input channel assigned to a VCA group. Every level, mute or solo change made on these faders is carried out on each assigned slave channel. This allows quick and easy control over a large number of channels with one quick button press. The NOMINAL LED lights when the fader is at unity ­ useful when two FIVE Monitors are cascaded, giving a flat VCA master overall. 24-bus output module with matrix option 32-bus output module with EQ option VCA fader (no 4 of 8) Master Section T he master module is a single module which is the same regardless of whether the console is the 24-bus or 32-bus version. SOLO The FIVE Monitor has several solo modes, set by the AUTO CANCEL and INPUT PRIORITY buttons: INPUT AUTO PRIORITY CANCEL ON OFF LAMP DIMMER & PSU RAILS The dimmer control governs the brightness of all the LittlitesTM connected to the desk. They will flash when a Clear-ComTM call arrives via the loop-through interface. The PSU RAILS LEDs confirm that the power supply rails are operating efficiently. MUTE FLASH DISABLE prevents the mute LED on an input from flashing (as is normal) when it is muted by a VCA or mute master. OSCILLATOR Tone or pink noise can be produced by the oscillator - FREQuency is adjustable from 63Hz to 10kHz. The oscillator can be routed to the external XLRs or to all busses. TALKBACK The FIVE Monitor's comprehensive talkback system allows communication to the group and matrix outputs, as well as to and from the front-of-house engineer via the EXT button, using Soundcraft's proprietary `Blythphone' system. The talkback microphone can be connected on the master module or to an input XLR on the rear connector panel. Incoming talkback will be sent to the headphone output and will automatically dim the level of the existing signal. The FOH light illuminates when the desk is in this state. The TO OUTPUTS VIA TB INT switch allows talkback to feed the group or L/R outputs. The TB buttons on each module must be pressed for the output to accept talkback from the master module. The MASTER MODE AFL/PFL switch determines, for the entire console, whether solos will act as pre or post-fade, and therefore be in mono (pre-fade) or stereo (post-fade). There is a PFL trim to control the level of the solos on the input section. Master connector panel (32-bus) OFF ON ON ON Input solos replace output solos - output solo heard again only once all input solos are released. Every new solo cancels the existing one. Input solos cancel other input solos as well as overriding output solos. The SOLO CLEAR button is a quick way to remove any active solos anywhere on the FIVE Monitor console. It illuminates when any solos are active. WEDGE OUTPUT FADER There are two balanced stereo outputs from the FIVE Monitor ­ wedge and alt wedge. [. . . ] Less than -80dBu (32ch routed) Group Output Residual Noise . Greater than 90dB Input Channel Fader Isolation . Greater than 90dB Input Send Pot Routing Isolation . Greater than 90dB Group to Group Crosstalk . [. . . ]