User manual SOUNDCRAFT K3 BROCHURE

[. . . ] K3 Theatre Typical Specifications Connections Low Impedance Input (XLR) High Impedance Input (Jack) Insert Send (Jack) Insert Return (Jack) Direct Out (Jack) FX Return (Jack) 2 - Trk Input (Jack) Group Insert Send (Jack) Group Insert Return (Jack) Group Output (XLR) Aux Output (Jack) Matrix Output (XLR) L/R/Mono Insert Send (Jack) L/R/Mono Insert Return (Jack) L/R/Mono Output (XLR) Impedance Level 1. 6k balanced . 1. 5/Shelf HMF LMF LF Auxiliaries 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Pre/Post fade switched Oscillator 63Hz to 10kHz/Pink Noise variable level Frequency response Any input to any output (measured at up to +50dB gain) +0/-0. 5dB, 20Hz -20kHz THD and Noise High impedance I/P to Group or Mix O/P (measured at +20dBu output) Less than 0. 005%THD@ 1kHz Mic input EIN (22Hz - 22kHz bandwidth, unweighted) Less than -127. 5dBu (150 source) Mix bus output noise (24ch routed) Less than -81dBu SOUNDCRAFT HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LTD. TEL: +44 (0)1707 665000 FAX: +44 (0)1707 660742 EMAIL: info@soundcraft. com http://www. soundcraft. com SOUNDCRAFT USA 1449 DONELSON PIKE NASHVILLE TN 37217, USA. TEL: 1-615-360-0471 FAX: 1-615-360-0273 EMAIL: soundcraft-usa@harman. com Crosstalk (All measurements at 1kHz) Channel muting and Channel fader attenuation Channel routing Greater than 90dB Greater than 85dB Dimensions (Width/Weight) CH mm inches kgs 33. 8 44. 8 53. 8 63. 8 73. 8 lbs 373. 40mm 14. 7" 262. 28mm 10. 32" Part No. A4; ZL0249 US; ZL0250 16 858 24 1112 32 1366 40 1620 48 1874 30 66 39 86 48 106 57 126 66 146 9. 80mm 0. 38" Soundcraft reserve the right to improve or otherwise alter any information supplied in this document or any other documentation supplied hereafter. [. . . ] Group output and metering facilities are the same as on the Dual Group/EQ Module, though the meters can also be switched to display the stereo return signal. The stereo return section features a WIDTH control, as on the stereo input channels, enabling the operator to manipulate the stereo line source before routing to the mix. 2-band shelving EQ, at 60Hz and 12kHz, provides tonal balance control, and the stereo signal is routed via a balance control and a 60mm fader to any pair of groups, to the stereo mix bus, or in mono to the mix bus. Aux busses 1-4 can be addressed from the stereo return, via two rotary send controls, switchable to 1 and 2 or 3 and 4. Full muting facilities are available on both the group output and stereo return, with PFL or solo-in-place on the return and AFL on the group output. MIDI Scene Set Module The MIDI Scene Set Module contains all the K3's facilities for internal mute configuration and external MIDI control. Up to 128 mute groups can be set up and selected from the front panel. In addition, the module can transmit a MIDI program change message on any channel when recalling a scene, to change an effects program, or select a new preset on an external device. MIDI control can also operate the other way around, using an external unit to select mute scenes or individual channel cuts on the K3. Any of the 128 mute groups can be instantly accessed by each of the 8 scene recall buttons. The DataFader on the MIDI module gives accurate control over almost any parameter on a range of effects and other units, such as reverb depth or pre-delay, using MIDI continuous controllers. Any single controller on any channel may be assigned in this way for each cue. A PREVIEW button is provided, which allows the operator to visually check any scene without forcing its operation. Additionally, an ALL function allows a common set of mutes to be copied to every scene before individual adjustments and programs are set. MIDI SysEx dumps in and out allow entire shows to be stored and recalled. Quad Matrix Module The single-width Quad Matrix Module provides facilities for distributing signals to a multiple speaker system which is, especially useful in theatre applications. Each matrix send can be fed from the eight subgroups, from the mono and stereo mix busses, and from a stereo external input at the rear of each matrix module. The external input can be set, by jumpers on the PCB, either to feed a mono sum signal to each matrix output or to feed the left input to odd numbered outputs and the right input to even numbered outputs. The slimline design of this module means that a full 12x4 matrix can be fitted into a console at the cost of only one input module. K3 Theatre consoles are fitted with one blank module which may be used for the first Quad Matrix Module. Outputs appear on individual balanced XLR connectors; external inputs utilise balanced jacks. Manual CUT and logic-controlled AFL buttons are illuminated for ease of use. Master Module The Master Module contains all controls for the stereo mix bus, mono and monitor outputs, plus master solo controls, oscillator, and 2-track returns. The stereo mix left and right signals are controlled by 100mm faders, and appear on balanced XLRs at the rear panel. The pre-fade master bus insert points employ a ground-compensated send and a balanced return, on separate jacks. [. . . ] 8 auxiliary sends shall be provided with individual level controls and pre/post fader switching in pairs with internal selection to pre-EQ, pre-mute and pre-insert. Routing to the 8 subgroups shall be via individual illuminated switches and switchable pan control which always feeds the stereo mix bus via the illuminated mix switch. Solo and Cut switches shall control the main signal path and allow the prefade signal to be monitored at all times, or post-fade solo-in-place signal to be monitored when the console is selected to that mode. An 8 segment LED meter and a separate peak indicator shall be provided, plus a Preview LED to indicate the mute status of each channel for the previewed scene. [. . . ]