User manual SOUNDCRAFT SPIRIT FOLIO FX8

[. . . ] Custom moulded controls, designed for the best `feel and visual clarity complement the styling, resulting in a truly professional product which is ideal for both touring and fixed PA installations. SPIRIT FOLIO FX8 is available in 16, 24, 32 & 40 channel frame sizes. All frame sizes incorporate removeable side cheeks to enable the console to be fitted compactly in a flight case. SPIRIT FOLIO FX8 incorporates circuit technology identical to that used on some of the most sophisticated Soundcraft consoles, including new surface mount component techniques. [. . . ] It can also be used for filtering out low frequency hum. 5 EQUALISER The Equaliser(EQ) comprises four sections. The upper control provides H. F. (treble) boost and cut of +/-15dB at 13kHz, and the lower control provides L. F. (bass) boost and cut of +/-15dB at 60 Hz. The centre two pairs of knobs are arranged as HI and LO MID frequency sections, with a cut/boost control (lower knob) of +/- 15dB, and a SWEEP(frequency) control which determines at which frequency the boost/cut action will be centered. These MID sections, with a combined frequency range from 80Hz to 13kHz are particularly versatile for vocals, enabling particular characteristics of the singer to be lifted or suppressed very precisely. Set the cut/boost control of each section to the centre-detented position when not required. dB LF 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 Frequency/Hz Frequency/Hz dB LMF Section dB HMF 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 6 EQ SWITCH The EQ switch bypasses the Equalisation section when released. Alternately pressing and releasing the switch provides an easy way of comparing the equalised and unequalised signals. 7 AUXILIARY SENDS These controls route the input channel signal to any one or more Auxiliary buses. These are separate from the main outputs and can therefore provide additional outputs for foldback, echo units or extra loudspeaker `fills. AUX 1 & 2 are normally derived after the EQ section and before the channel fader (PRE FADE, POST EQ), and are therefore unaffected by the fader position and mute status. This makes them particularly suitable for foldback or monitor feeds, which need to be controlled separately from the main P. A. Aux 3 & 4 are normally POST EQ, POST FADE, but may be selected globally to be PRE FADE, POST EQ by pressing the appropriate AUX PRE switch on the Master section. Important: The Stereo Input muting does not affect this section. It is therefore important that the knob should be left fully anticlockwise when not required. 21 STEREO INPUT SECTION 17 GAIN This knob allows you to match the input level to suit a wide variety of professional, semiprofessional and hi-fi sources. Start with a low setting, especially for professional equipment, checking the level on the meters using PFL, and increase it if you cannot reach an adequate signal level with the fader at maximum. 22 23 18 24 EQUALISER The Equaliser section has HF and LF shelving controls, each with a range switch to provide two centre frequencies for each control. Turn the HF knob to the right to boost high (treble) frequencies by up to 15dB at a choice of 6kHz or 12kHz centre frequencies, adding crispness to percussion from drum machines, synths and electronic instruments. Turn to the left to cut these frequencies, reducing hiss or excessive brilliance. 25 Page 13 Turn the LF knob to the right to boost low (bass) frequencies by up to 15dB at a choice of 60Hz or 120Hz centre frequencies, adding extra punch to synths, guitars and drums. Turn to the left to reduce hum, boominess or improve a mushy sound. Set both knobs in the centre-detented position when not required. 19 EQ SWITCH The EQ switch bypasses the Equalisation section when released. Alternately pressing and releasing the switch provides an easy way of comparing the equalised and unequalised signals. 20 13 AUXILIARY SENDS These controls route a mono sum of the input channel signal to any one or more Auxiliary buses. These are separate from the main outputs and can therefore provide additional outputs for foldback, echo units or extra loudspeaker `fills. AUX 1 & 2 are normally derived after the EQ section and before the channel fader (PRE FADE, POST EQ), and are therefore unaffected by the fader position and mute status. This makes them particularly suitable for foldback or monitor feeds, which need to be controlled separately from the main P. A. [. . . ] a technique used on unbalanced outputs to minimise the effect of hum and interference when connecting to external balanced inputs. a break point in the signal path to allow the connection of external devices, for instance signal processors or to another mixer. line level signals at a nominal level of -10 to +6dBu, usually coming from a low impedance source. a method of combining the on/off status of a selection of channels under a single control button. abbreviation of panorama: controls levels sent to left and right outputs. [. . . ]