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. [. . . ] Inserts can be switched out of the output path by pressing INSERT OUT, and the phase of the output is reversable with the ø key. Pressing MUTE will cut the signal from the output channel to all sends, including the matrix, rear connector panel and L/R outputs. The output SOLO depends on the position of the PFL/AFL switch on the master section. The output SOLO button can select the corresponding EQ control page on a BSS VaricurveTM remote control. EQ OUTPUT OPTION An alternative output module is available which provides 4-band parametric EQ on each output, instead of the matrix. This is ideal for in-ear monitoring applications, where EQ is often requested by performers. If this module option is specified, the matrix output XLR on Matrix connector panel (32-bus) The external input is derived from two XLRs on the console's back panel ­ one stereo external input feeds all matrix outputs. As this control pot is not dual-concentric, a mono sum of this L/R signal can be sent to the matrix, or the left path can be sent to odd number sections and the right to even. The TB button feeds the talkback signal into the matrix, in the process reducing the output by 6dB. The MUTE button will mute the output of the particular matrix whose mute has been engaged, although the TB will still work for that channel. 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. 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 Master Module shall offer fader, MUTE and SOLO control over the L/R outputs, with similar TB, INSERT, and PHASE and SOLO TRIM options as the regular output modules. The SOLO mode of the console may be configured with input priority and / or auto cancel. A SOLO CLEAR switch shall remove any solo selected anywhere on the console. A TB MIC input shall provide optional 48V phantom power and -30dB pad, and may be routed to the INTernal or EXTernal TB system. [. . . ]