User manual SOUNDCRAFT GB2R

[. . . ] GB2R User Guide GB2R 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. B 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. [. . . ] Set up individual input channel as follows: Connect your sources (microphone, keyboard etc. ) to the required inputs and release the MUTE switches. Note: Phantom powered mics should be connected before the 48V is switched on. Set Master faders at 0, input faders at 0, route the channels to MIX and set power amplifier level to suit the application. Provide a typical performance level signal and press the PFL button on the first channel, monitoring the level on the bargraph meters. Adjust the input gain until the meter display is in the amber section, with occasional peaks to the first red LED at a typical maximum source level. This allows sufficient headroom to accommodate peaks and establishes the maximum level for normal operation (but see note below). If you cannot achieve satisfactory input level setting without feedback, check microphone and speaker placement and repeat the exercise. 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 channel EQ settings or even 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 Mix Master Faders. This procedure will ensure that the mixer is set up correctly, with adequate headroom. If more amplification is needed, adjust the power amplifier level controls. Check the mains fusing If only one of the power indicators is illuminated, consult your Soundcraft dealer Condenser Mic Not Working Is the 48V turned on?Is the mic cable a balanced 3-wire type? 10 GB2R User Guide Meters not showing any signal Has the input gain been set correctly?(see above. ) Is the source connected to the appropriate input socket for the level of signal?Do you have something connecetd on the Inserts, and is that external device switched on?Are the Master faders set at max. , are input faders set high enough and is the channel routed to the output being monitored?Is the Phones level set too high? GB2R User Guide 11 Audio Connector Pinouts 12 GB2R User Guide Introduction Introduction GB2R User Guide 13 Key Features Thank you for buying a GB2R 12/2 or GB2R 16 mixing console, the main features are: Individually switched 48V phantom power on every mono input module. Rack-mountable. 14 GB2R User Guide Warranty 1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. [. . . ] Mix L, R and Mono Outputs Each of the 2 main mix busses, Left and Right, has its own insert point. Each main mix bus has a Fader (6) which follows the insert point in its signal path. The post-fader signal for each bus is then routed to the following places: · its main output XLR on the rear connector panel, · the REC output sockets on the rear connector panel, · the MONITOR SOURCE select switch MIX (7). A mono sum of the L & R outputs is available on the MONO output XLR on the rear connector panel. [. . . ]