User manual SOUNDCRAFT 15 V2

[. . . ] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarised or grounding type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. [. . . ] Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 5 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO AVOID INVALIDATION OF THE WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully. WARNINGS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTIONS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING Contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels. 6 Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Soundcraft Si Compact mixer. The Si Compact series is an incredibly versatile but simple to use digital console optimized for live sound environments or other situations where fast and clear access to any control or parameter is needed. Along with many new technologies and features the Si Compact borrows much from its larger predecessors the Soundcraft Si1, Si2 & Si3 consoles and Soundcraft Vi series ensuring high reliability, fantastic audio quality and a mature & comprehensive feature set. This Quick Start Guide is intended to `get you going' and have a mix up & running in just a few minutes, it is written with the assumption that the console is starting from `factory defaults'. For full details on how to use all the features of your product please download the full user guide and any supplements from the Si Compact pages of the web site www. soundcraft. com NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use. Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 7 Si COMPACT KEY FEATURES · The 15 series includes many unique technological and operational qualities which include: · MIC amps from the renowned Vi series · Soundcraft parametric EQ on all inputs and outputs TM · Fader Glow illumination on all faders TM · BSS Graphic EQ on all bus and matrix outputs · Independent Centre/Mono bus TM · Quad Lexicon FX processors TM · tOTEM (The One Touch Easy Mix) system that instantly sets the console surface as you need it to create mixes quickly and easily · Lamp Outputs · Dedicated Stereo Line Inputs · Native AES inputs & outputs · 64x64 channel option card slot fully compatible with existing Si series consoles and cards · HiQNet compatibility · Ultra hard-wearing polycarbonate covered control surface resists wear & tear · Four Insert Send / Return loops (24 & 32 fader versions) · No layering of controls on the channel, all the controls are available all of the time · Colour touch screen interface · Mute Groups ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES Although your new console will not output any sound 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 are learning), 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. 8 Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 Si Compact Control Surface and Connector Overview Si Compact Front Panel Si Compact 24 fader shown: Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) Meters, Monitors USB & Power Colour LCD Touch Screen Lexicon FX Controller Buss Follow Keys Global Mode switches and encoders Cue Control Master Faders and associated controls Phones socket under faders Main Channel or Bus Master faders, meters and associated controls Mute Masters and Faders Bank controls Si Compact Rear Panel Si Compact 24 fader shown: Recallable Mic/Line Inputs x24 (32/16 on other size consoles) 16x Analogue Line Out Word Clock and MIDI In & OUT 4x Analogue Inserts (not 16 fader version) Option card Slot AES IN & OUT Analogue Line In HiQNet Ethernet Port Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 9 tOTEMTM (THE ONE TOUCH EASY MIX) KEYS These keys place the console into `MIX' mode allowing quick & easy mixing from Channels to Buses, Channels to FX or Buses to Matrix. Note that the Si Compact has already SOLO'd the FX Return for you, enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys. To control the processing of the FX Return use the controls on the ACS 4. Raise the Mono/SEL fader to bring the FX Return into the main mix NOTE: Assumes you have created a main L/R mix and Aux Mix as described. MIXING TO MATRIX BUSES To create a simple mix to Matrix Bus 1: 1. Press the MTX1 follow key, notice the faders have changed to BUS mode and have changed colour as they are now your sends from the buses to Matrix Bus 1 whilst the ON keys are now the routing ON/OFF from the buses to the Matrix. Also note the SEL key over the MONO/SEL fader is lit and the fader glow has changed colour to orange as this is now the MTX1 Master fader. Raise MONO/SEL fader #1 to ~0dB and fader#1 (Aux 1) to send Aux 1 to the Matrix; Note that the Si Compact has already SOLOd Matrix 1 for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys. To add contribution from the LR and MONO buses to a matrix mix press ALT + MTX1, the LR and MONO faders now operate as contribution from these buses to the matrix. To control the processing of the Matrix use the controls on the ACS a) You may now open the GEQ for Matrix 1 by pressing either the GEQ HI or LO key, close the GEQ by pressing the lit HI/LO key again. NOTE: Use ALT + MTX to have MONO and LR faders send to the selected matrix. NOTE: Assumes you have created a main L/R mix and Aux Mix as described. Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311 15 QUICK HINTS AND TIPS Full details of all functions are provided in the user guide if needed, but the following bullets cover some other common functions. · Snapshots -- Press the STORE key to create a snapshot, the CUE LIST key opens the list of snapshots and you can select the next cue to recall and amongst other things, edit the cue name. Home Page -- Pressing the MENU key will return the touch screen to the home page. Mute Groups -- Assigned using the SETUP key combined with the 1-4 keys and SELect keys on the channels and buses. [. . . ] Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor. If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid. This warranty shall only be valid if: a) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft's manual; and b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts, maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; and d) the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft's specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance with Soundcraft's recommendations. [. . . ]