User manual SOUNDCRAFT PROTRACKER BROCHURE

[. . . ] The output is impedance balanced to keep the signal free of hum and other interference. 39 44 40 42 3 2 41 43 45 16 19 20 1 14 Limiter Switch This switches the Limiter into each channel individually. 2 Line A jack socket with 50dB of gain range accepts both balanced and unbalanced line level signals from tape machines, keyboards or samplers. The high impedance balanced input offers extra protection against unwanted hum and noise in electromagnetic and electrically hostile live environments. ProTracker's line input also has a built in DI capability avoiding the need for DI boxes. 15 PFL (Pre-Fade Listen) Switch This allows you to set up the input gain for `0' on the meters, ensuring that the channel fader has a smooth, predictable response. [. . . ] This allows you to record onto tape and use ProTracker as a Front-ofHouse desk simultaneously. 4 Mic/Line Switch This switch connects the Mic or the Line input to the channel. It allows you to put the unit in the rack with all connections made. 18 Individual Tape Return A balanced 1/4" `A' gauge jack allows signals to be returned from a multitrack recorder. 30 Solo Led This Global LED tells you that you have a PFL switched on. 29 41 2 Trk Monitor -10dBV Connectors RCA Phono unbalanced left and right inputs allow semi-professional DAT/Cassette master tape playback to be monitored in the headphones or monitor Left & Right outputs. 12 Overload LED Indicator The overload LED is designed to illuminate 4dB before the signal peaks. This ensures a clean audio signal without distortion, essential in a recording environment. 5 Input Gain Control This gives you full control of the signal between 0 and 60dB. 31 2 Trk Replay Switch Select for switching the 2 jack inputs to the monitor bus. Use it for cassette/DAT master monitoring. 30 21 4 22 28 31 32 6 23 24 27 34 33 6 100Hz High Pass Filter The 12dB/Octave 100Hz filter is an effective tool for tackling mic popping or low frequency rumble on stage. 32 Aux Allows you to monitor ProTracker's Auxiliary bus. 42 Mix Output +4dBu XLR Balanced Left and Right outputs allow connections to professional DAT and public address amplifiers. 5 33 Mon 7/8 Allows you to monitor channels 7/8. 34 Mix Allows you to monitor the mix bus. 43 Mix Output -10dBV XLR Unbalanced left and right outputs allow connections to semiprofessional DAT and public address amplifiers. 8 7 9 35 Mon/Phones Pot 35 Sets the level of the headphones and monitor output left and right jacks. 44 Aux Send An unbalanced 1/4" `A' gauge jack connects ProTracker to effects processors and foldback monitoring systems. 36 Headphone Socket 10 37 12 13 14 26 15 11 36 Plug in your headphones to monitor 2 Tk replay, Aux, Mon 7/8 or Mix. 37 Power On/Off Switch The integrated custom built power supply can operate between 85 and 265 V, 50/60Hz AC. The power supply has been built in for ease of use in a rack mount situations. 45 Monitor Output Left & Right 2 unbalanced 1/4" `A' gauge jack inputs for connecting the monitor bus to an external amplifier. The headphones will override the monitor outputs when connected. 25 Stereo Return 2 balanced 1/4" `A' gauge jacks feed the main stereo mix via the stereo return control fader. This can be used for external effect processor returns or as another stereo input for CD, cassettes etc. 38 Expand Out A 9 way D-type connector takes unbalanced signals out to another ProTracker. This serial bus allows almost unlimited numbers of ProTrackers to be connected to each other. 19 Insert Send A 1/4" `A' gauge unbalanced jack sends pre-fader signals to processors such as graphic equalisers or compressors. Alternatively, it allows connection to a FOH console independent of the Tape Send. 26 Stereo Ret PFL Ideal for monitoring effect returns. 27 Mix Left and Right Faders Control ProTracker's final output level to the main impedance balanced outputs. 60mm faders with smooth custom fader laws give predictable response for perfect fades every time. 39 Expand In A balanced Input receives signals from other ProTrackers. 13 Limit LED Indicator This LED indicates that the Limiter is active and the signal is rising above the selected limit threshold which is set in the Master Section. 40 2 Trk Monitor +4dBu Connectors XLR Balanced left and right inputs allow professional DAT/reel-to-reel master tape playback to be monitored in the headphones or monitor left and right outputs. 20 Insert Return A 1/4" balanced jack returns signals from processors such as graphic equalisers or compressors. 28 Bargraph Meters 8 segment LED meters let you keep an eye on levels in the main stereo bus. WHAT IS PROTRACKER? It's never been easier to take a digital multitrack recorder out on the road. But teaming it up with a compact mixer that's up to the task of making "studio-quality" live digital recordings is not so easy. So Spirit have created ProTracker. An 8 channel in-line console in a 3U rack frame, ProTracker is ideal for digital and analogue multitracks. You can use ProTracker for live recording at venues without interfering with the vital role of the Front-ofHouse console. ProTracker is ideal for overdubbing in small studio setups and it'll even double as a Frontof-House mixer at small gigs. With a power supply that works around the world, ProTracker really frees you to make recordings anywhere where you can take your multitracks. With its Expand facility, you can daisy-chain almost any number of ProTrackers to accommodate much larger multitrack setups. [. . . ] No need for DI Boxes EQ To Channel Inserts DIGITAL MULTITRACK(S) To Channel Tape Send and Returns VOCAL MICS To Mic Input RECORDING AND MASTER BACK-UP ON THE SAME MACHINE This scenario allows you to record channels 1-6 onto multitrack individually, whilst simultaneously recording the entire mix through channels 7/8. This is done by pressing "Mix to 7/8", "I/p to Mix" Switches. A separate DAT master can also be recorded via the mix outputs if required. ADDITIONAL PROTRACKERS From Expand Out EFFECTS Connect Input to Aux Output, and returns to Stereo Return DAT RECORDER From Mix Output, to 2 Tk Monitor KEYBOARD, SYNTH OR SAMPLER To 2 Mono Inputs, panned hard L & R HEADPHONES From Headphone Socket Inputs 7 & 8 not used SIGNAL PROCESSOR To Channel Inserts L. A. STORY INPUT PREAMP HPF INSERT LIMITER MIX L/R MASTER From 7/8 Tape Sends ENGINEER MONITORS To Monitor Outs DIGITAL MULTITRACK(S) To Channel Tape Send and Returns SPIRIT CONSOLES are designed by perfectionists, but they are also specified by sheer enthusiasts who get serious kicks out of innovating a new board. [. . . ]