User manual SOUNDCRAFT FX16

[. . . ] 16 Direct Outputs are individually switchable pre or post fader, making them equally useful for multitrack recording or live use. Both Solo In Place and PFL solo are available, for studio monitoring and channel gain set-up applications respectively. All 16 mic/line inputs are equipped with high quality UltraMicTM preamps while a `truly British' 3-band EQ with swept mid benefits from custom designed pots which give greater control across carefully chosen frequencies. There are 4 Auxiliary Sends, including a dedicated effects send, 1 prefade send and 2 pre/post-fader selectable sends which are equally useful as extra foldback sends or as effects sends in studio mixdown situations. [. . . ] With no internal Lexicon effects, EPM input channels replace the FX send with a second Aux send. The EPM stereo input channels features 2-band EQ. BLOCK DIAGRAMS MONO INPUT, STEREO INPUT & MASTER SECTION MONO INPUT MODULE Mic Input A gold-plated balanced female XLR connector accepts balanced or unbalanced mic signals. At -127dbu EIN the mic amp is extremely quiet and transparent with excellent overload characteristics. Line Input A balanced 1/4" jack for connecting balanced or unbalanced electronic instruments, such as keyboards. Insert Used for patching in compressors or additional EQ or for other signal processors. It can also be used for recording to multi-track recorders if necessary. Gain A rotary gain control on each input alters the gain of the input signal, from +5 to +60dB (Line Inputs have -15dB attenuation). Linear circuitry within the preamp delivers smooth gain control over the entire gain range. The shelving HF control provides 15dB of cut or boost (gain adjustment) for frequencies above 12kHz. A swept mid frequency control enables frequencies from 150Hz to 3. 5kHz to be adjusted with up to 15dB of cut or boost at the selected frequency. Signals below 80Hz can be adjusted with the LF control, which features ±15dB of gain adjustment (cut or boost). Monitor Outputs Available on balanced 1/4" jacks, the Headphone and Control Room monitor outputs feature independent level control. Mix Outputs The main left and right mix outputs are provided on balanced XLR connectors. Stereo Return (MFXi only) Available on 1/4" jacks with level control for use with external processors. Sub Groups Control over the Sub Groups comes via L-R Sub Group faders. The Sub Group outputs are 1/4" jacks Faders and Metering L-R Group faders control the Sub Group levels while overall stereo mix is handled by a single 60mm fader, with two 10-segment 3-colour LED peak-reading bargraph meters monitoring the mix left and right outputs. These meters normally follow the current monitor selection, so if any PFL button is pressed, the meters will switch to monitor this and the PFL Active LED will light. MFXi Mono Input Channel MFXi Stereo Input Channel MFXi Master Section MFXI - MPMI: THE DIFFERENCES MFXi input channels feature an FX send to the internal Lexicon effects processor, along with 2 Aux sends for use with external processors, or to create a monitor mix. MFXi consoles include an additional stereo return to mix with its own level control. With no internal Lexicon effects, MPMi input channels replace the FX send with a third Aux send. BLOCK DIAGRAMS AUX 3 POST AUX2 POST AUX2 PRE AUX1 PRE GRP(RIGHT) GRP (LEFT) MIX(RIGHT) MIX(LEFT) PFL / AFL PFL / AFL ENABLE AUX1 (MASTER) AUX1 O/P MONO CHANNEL (1 - 20 or 1 - 12 ALL IDENTICAL) AFL +48V `SP' PFL d/c MIC GAIN INSERT POINT TIP=SEND RING=RETURN MIX/SUB EQ PRE-FADER SIGNAL POST-FADER SIGNAL d/c POST/PRE AFL PAN AUX2 (MASTER) AUX OUTPUTS AUX2 O/P MUTE LINE -15dB HPF `PK' LF MF & HF SWEEP FADER d/c AUX3 (MASTER) AUX3 O/P AUX1 AFL d/c AUX2 SOLO METERS R L STEREO CHANNEL (STEREO 1 & 2 IDENTICAL) GAIN `SP' EQ MUTE LEFT/MONO AUX 3 MIX/SUB +16 +10 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -12 -16 -22 MONITOR & METERS STEREO/ MONO RIGHT LF MF HF FADER PFL BALANCE MONITORING SELECT (2 TRACK) MIX/SUB TO MONITOR `PK' d/c AUX1 MONITOR OUT LEVEL STEREO H/PHONES HEADPHONES LEVEL SUB TO MIX MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R POST-FADER SIGNAL AUX2 PRE-FADER SIGNAL R L REC OUT MIX OUTPUTS MIX/L OUT MONO OUTPUT MIX FADER AUX 3 L LEVEL SUB - L OUT MIX/R OUT 2 TRACK IN R TO MIX SUB-L FADER SUB OUTPUTS SUB - R OUT SUB-R FADER AUX2 POST AUX2 PRE AUX1 PRE GRP(RIGHT) GRP (LEFT) MIX(RIGHT) MIX(LEFT) FX (POST) PFL / AFL PFL / AFL ENABLE AUX1 (MASTER) AUX1 O/P AFL d/c AUX OUTPUTS AUX2 O/P MONO CHANNEL (1 - 20 or 1 - 12 or 1-8 ALL IDENTICAL) +48V `SP' PFL d/c MIC GAIN INSERT POINT TIP=SEND RING=RETURN MIX/SUB EQ PRE-FADER SIGNAL POST-FADER SIGNAL POST/PRE AFL AUX2 (MASTER) d/c MUTE LINE -15dB HPF `PK' LF MF & HF SWEEP PAN (FX to AUX1 IS SIMILAR, EXCEPT FEED IS TO AUX1 PRE BUS ONLY) FX to AUX2 FADER MUTE FX (ROTARY) AUX1 `SP' IN FX OUT EFFECTS FADER FX BYPASS FOOTSWITCH AFL d/c PFL FX BUS O/P AUX2 d/c SOLO METERS R L STEREO CHANNEL (STEREO 1 & 2 IDENTICAL) GAIN `SP' EQ MUTE LEFT/MONO FX MIX/SUB +16 +10 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -12 -16 -22 MONITOR & METERS STEREO/ MONO RIGHT LF MF HF FADER PFL BALANCE MONITORING SELECT (2 TRACK) MIX/SUB TO MONITOR `PK' d/c AUX1 MONITOR OUT LEVEL STEREO H/PHONES HEADPHONES LEVEL SUB TO MIX MONITOR OUT L MONITOR OUT R POST-FADER SIGNAL AUX2 L REC OUT R STEREO RETURN LEVEL LEFT/MONO PRE-FADER SIGNAL MIX OUTPUTS MIX/L OUT MONO OUTPUT MIX FADER FX RIGHT L LEVEL SUB - L OUT MIX/R OUT 2 TRACK IN R TO MIX SUB-L FADER SUB OUTPUTS SUB - R OUT SUB-R FADER MONO INPUT, STEREO INPUT & MASTER SECTION MONO INPUT MODULE Mic Input A female XLR connector accepts balanced or unbalanced mic signals. At -128. 5dbu EIN the mic amp is extremely quiet and transparent with excellent overload characteristics. Line Input A balanced 1/4" jack for connecting balanced or unbalanced electronic instruments, such as keyboards. Sensitivity A rotary control on each input alters the sensitivity of the input signal, with a gain range of 5 - 60dB. [. . . ] -126. 5dBu (150 source) Aux, Mix and Masters (@ 0dB, faders down). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < -85dBu Channel Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 96dB Aux Send Pots Offness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 86dB HF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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