User manual SOUNDCRAFT NOTEPAD 124FX

[. . . ] USER GUIDE Soundcraft Notepad User Guide 1 IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time. This equipment complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC soundcraft@harman. com © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2009 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. BD10. 534000 Issue 1109 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. [. . . ] 9 PEAK LED This LED will light when the signal level approaches clipping at either of two monitored points: PRE-EQ and POST-EQ. 9 Soundcraft Notepad User Guide 19 STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (Notepad 124FX shown) There are four stereo inputs available. 1 1 STEREO INPUTS These inputs accept 3-pole 6. 35mm (1/4") jacks. * Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or processing units. The inputs are BALANCED for low noise and top quality from professional equipment, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown in the `Wiring Up' section earlier in this manual, although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible. Mono sources may be used by plugging into the left jack only. 2 3 4 5 2 AUX/FX SEND (FX send shown, Notepad 124FX) This is used to set up a separate mix for FOLDBACK, EFFECTS or RECORDING, and is mixed to the Aux or FX Send Output at the rear of the mixer. For the Notepad 124FX, it is desired that for the signal fades up and down with the fader (this is called POST-FADE), but for Foldback or Monitor feeds using the Notepad 102 and Notepad 124, it is important for the send to be independent of the fader (this is called PRE-FADE). 3 +4/-10 SWITCH (Notepad 124/124FX only) This switch allows you to change the input sensitivity of the stereo input. Most consumer-type equipment such as CD players has an output of -10dBv so this switch setting should be used. For professional equipment which has higher level outputs, the +4 setting should be used. If in doubt, always start with the +4 setting so that you do not overload the input. 4 BAL (BALANCE) This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Left and Right MIX buses, allowing you to balance the source in the stereo image. When the control is turned fully right or left you feed only that side of the signal to the mix. Unity gain is provided by the control in the centre-detented position. 5 INPUT CHANNEL LEVEL This control allows precise balancing of the various source signals being mixed to the Master Section. * The Notepad 102 features a combination of 3-pole jacks and RCA Phono connectors. The jack inputs are optimised for professional +4dBu levels, while the RCA Phono inputs are optimised for -10dBV level equipment such as CD or MP3 players and computer sound cards. 20 Soundcraft Notepad User Guide Notepad 102 Stereo Inputs Soundcraft Notepad User Guide 21 MASTER SECTION (Notepad 124FX shown) q 8 e 7 0 3 1 POWER INDICATOR This LED lights to show when power is connected to the console, and the power switch is ON. 2 PHANTOM POWER Many professional condenser mics need PHANTOM POWER, which is a method of sending a powering voltage down the same wires as the mic signal. Press the switch to enable the +48V power to all of the MIC inputs. The adjacent LED illuminates when the power is active. WARNING: TAKE CARE when using unbalanced mics which may be damaged by the phantom power voltage. Balanced dynamic mics can normally be used with phantom power switched on (contact your microphone manufacturer for guidance). Mics should always be plugged in, and all output faders set to minimum before switching the Phantom Power ON to avoid damage to external equipment. 2 1 9 2-TRACK r 3 INPUT FROM 2-TRACK These two RCA phono sockets are unbalanced Left and Right line-level inputs, used for connecting a playback device such as a CD player or MP3 player. 4 ROUTE 2-TRACK TO MAIN Press this switch to route the 2 Track input signals to the MIX Left/ Right signals. 5 ROUTE 2-TRACK TO MON Press this switch to route the 2 Track input signals to the MONITORING outputs. 4 5 6 w MONITOR OUT 6 MONITOR OUTPUT LEVEL This control sets the signal level fed to the MONITOR LEFT & RIGHT outputs and the Headphone outputs. 22 Soundcraft Notepad User Guide 7 MONITOR OUTPUTS The Monitor Outputs are on 3-pole 6. 35mm (1/4") jacks and are impedance balanced. [. . . ] Gain The amount of amplification in level of the signal. Headroom The available signal range above the nominal level before clipping occurs. Impedance balancing A technique used on unbalanced outputs to minimise the effect of hum and interference when connecting to external balanced inputs. Insert A break point in the signal path to allow the connection of external devices, for instance signal processors or other mixers at line level signals. [. . . ]