User manual SOUNDCRAFT SERIE M PART 1

[. . . ] M-SERIES S USER GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE Page Safety Symbol Guide Approvals and Notice Warranty Important Safety Instructions Cautions Warnings 2 3 4 5 5 6 1 USER GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these Symbols should be read carefully. CAUTIONS Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. WARNINGS Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. 2 IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before connecting your Mixer to the mains for the first time. © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2001 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. ZM0252 Issue: 1. 2 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. [. . . ] The Spirit M Series has been designed using the latest high-end software based engineering packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to stand up to all the stress and rigours of modern day mixing environments. The entire Spirit M Series is manufactured using some of the most advanced techniques in the world, from high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer aided test equipment able to measure signals well outside the range of normal hearing. As each console passes through to be quality checked before packing there is also a human listening station. Something we have learnt over the years is that the human touch counts - and only by using people can you ensure the product meets the high demands of the user. ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage hearing over time. Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don't understand (which we all do when we need to learn), make sure your monitors are turned down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you. Most importantly - don't be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound - this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best from your mixer and the most respect from your artists and audience. 10 INSTALLATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual describes the safety precautions, warnings, specifications, installation and operating procedures specific to the following Soundcraft products only: · · · Spirit M4 Spirit M8 Spirit M12 RW5631 UK / EU / US RW5632 UK / EU / US RW5633 UK / EU / US The information in this manual should be read by end users of one of the above products only. In particular, this manual should not be read in conjunction with any other product not listed above. The above products do not contain any user-serviceable parts and the user guide does not contain any technical servicing information. Qualified service personnel can obtain a separate Technical Manual incorporating the user guide, Part No ZM0255 from Soundcraft or one of its accredited distributors. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. INSTALLING THE MIXER Correct connection and positioning of your mixer is important for successful and trouble-free operation. The following sections are intended to give guidance with cabling, connections and configuration of your mixer. · · · Choose the mains supply for the sound system with care, and do not share sockets or earthing with lighting dimmers. Position the mixer where the sound can be heard clearly. Run audio cables separately from dimmer wiring, using balanced lines wherever possible. If necessary, cross audio and lighting cables at right angles to minimise the possibility of interference. Keep unbalanced cabling as short as possible. Check your cables regularly and label each end for easy identification. · SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully. In particular, you should also read the Cautions and Warnings on pages 5-6 of this manual. The console must only be connected to the Mains Power voltage indicated on the rear panel. To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with the correct value fuse, as indicated on the rear panel. 11 USER GUIDE WIRING UP Please refer to pages 35/36 for additional wiring details. MIC INPUT The mic input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whether from delicate vocals requiring the best low-noise performance or close-miked drum kits needing maximum headroom. Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE. [. . . ] Avoid cheaper high impedance microphones, which may suffer from interference over long cable runs, even with well-made cables. Grounding and shielding is still seen as a black art, and the suggestions above are only guidelines. If your system still hums, an earth loop is the most likely cause. Two examples of how an earth loop can occur are shown below. WARNING!Under NO circumstances must the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead. 14 PROBLEM SOLVING Basic problem solving is within the scope of any user if a few basic rules are followed. · · · Get to know the Block Diagram of your console (see page 36). [. . . ]