User manual SOUNDCRAFT FX16II

[. . . ] TM USER GUIDE 1 IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the first time. © Harman International Industries Ltd. 2007 All rights reserved Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. ZM0357-02 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. [. . . ] This is a useful way of listening to any required input signal without interrupting the main mix, for making adjustments or tracing problems. 14 SOLO-IN-PLACE MODE In contrast to PFL, SOLO-IN-PLACE mode allows an individual channel, or selection of channels to be monitored in isolation from the rest of the mix, but at the correct mix levels and with all sends, pans and effects active. With SOLO MODE active (switch down), pressing any one or more SOLO switches on the input channel mutes all channels which are not SOLOed, leaving only the selected channels in the mix. The SIP ACTIVE LED warns when SOLO-IN-PLACE is on. Note that when SOLO MODE is active, pressing any SOLO switch interrupts the main MIX, and should therefore not be used during live performance. 15 BARGRAPH METERS 3-colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS are provided to monitor the 2TK, MIX or SUB signals, giving you a constant warning of excessive peaks in the signal which might cause overloading. Aim to keep the signal within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance. Similarly, if the output level is too low and hardly registering at all on the meters, the level of background noise may become significant. 20 When any SOLO or AFL switch is pressed, the L & R meters automatically switch to show the selected PFL/AFL signal on both meters, in mono. 16 MONITOR SOURCE SELECT These switches allow a choice source for the Phones, Monitor outputs and meters. Normally the monitor source is either MIX or SUB (or both, depending on which of the two right-hand switches is selected), but pressing the 2TK switch swaps the monitoring to the 2 Track input. 17 MONITOR CONTROL & OUTPUTS This control sets the output level to the MONITOR LEFT & RIGHT outputs without affecting the level to the meters. 18 HEADPHONES This control sets the level of the monitor signal to the MONITOR PHONES output. 19 MONITOR PHONES The MONITOR PHONES output appears on a 3-pole 1/4" jack, suitable for headphones with an impedance of 150 ohms or higher. 21 Lexicon® FX PROCESSOR The effects within the console have been designed with both live sound reinforcement and home recording in mind. Featuring the deep, rich reverb algorithms that Lexicon® are renowned for the effects processor offers increased versatility and high quality effects, all instantly accessible via the extremely intuitive front panel controls. The effects processor has 32 programs which are held in two banks of 16 programs which can be stored to allow you to create your own custom effect settings. Front panel controls include a Program Select knob, Tap Tempo and Store buttons, and three independent `Adjust' knobs that provide instant access and control over the most critical parameters for the selected effect. The table on page 30 lists the functions of the Parameter knobs for each fx program. Note: When the console is powered up the program recalled will always be the selected program in BANK A. FX OPERATION Select and Load a Program Turn the Program Select knob to choose a program. Note that the console has 32 programs which are held in two banks of 16 programs. There are individual BANK A and BANK B LED's to indicate which bank is currently active. When turning the rotary Program Select knob through 360 degrees (a full rotation) the selected bank will alternate between BANK A and BANK B. Set the gain on the input channel appropriate to the source (vocal microphone, guitar, keyboard, etc. ). Set the FX Send level on the appropriate input channel to the 12 o'clock position. [. . . ] If feedback persists, it may be necessary to use a Graphic Equaliser to reduce the system response at particular resonant frequencies. Note: The initial settings should only be regarded as a starting point for your mix. It is important to remember that many factors affect the sound during a live performance, for instance the size of the audience!You are now ready to start building the mix and this should be done progressively, listening carefully for each component in the mix and watching the meters for any hint of overload. If this occurs, back off the appropriate Channel Fader slightly until the level is out of the red segments, or adjust the Master Faders. [. . . ]