User manual SOUNDCRAFT SERIES 10S

[. . . ] It is important to ensure that the correct mains voltage is present at your mains outlet and that the correct fuse is fitted before switching on the unit. To change the mains operating voltage, refer to qualified service personnel. · REPLACING MAINS FUSE Switch the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse carrier from its location to the left of the mains power connector. Check the fuse is of the correct type and value and replace if necessary; also check that the voltage selection as marked on the rear panel is correct for the mains supply level before switching the unit ON again. [. . . ] When the PFL/AFL LED is lit, the meters show the level of the signal sourced 21 This controls the level of the signal sent to your monitoring system 21 21 This controls the level of the signal sent to the headphones jack socket This controls the level of the signal sent to the mono sum output 22 These four outputs can be used to send the channel signal to an FX unit or an artist's monitors (headphones/in-ear/stage monitors). Aux 1&2 are pre-fade, Aux 3&4 are post-fade 20 These four inputs can be used to connect the return signal from an FX unit, or a stereo feed from consumer devices such as CD-Players, Minidisc etc. The level of these inputs are controlled by the RET1, 2, 3 & 4 controls and are sub-mixed via the returns master control before being sent to the Mix Outputs 19 These four inputs can be used to connect line level stereo inputs from keyboards, sound modules, samplers, computer based audio cards etc. These inputs pass through a normal channel strip, with EQ, Auxes and a Balance control 19 Here you can connect the playback from your recording device 22 STEREO INPUTS (¼" Jack) PLAYBACK INPUT (RCA Phono) PLAYBACK CONTROLS RETURNS MASTER PHANTOM POWER MIXER POWER LED HEADPHONES (¼" Jack) SIGNAL PRESENT LED PEAK LED MONO SUM OUTPUT 100Hz FILTER Use this to control the level of the playback signal. There is also a PFL/AFL switch and a PLAYBACK REPLACES MIX switch 21 This controls the overall level of the stereo return inputs. There is also a MUTE switch so that you can quickly compare your mix, with and without FX 22 Press this to switch the phantom power (48V) on for condenser microphones WARNING: Do Not apply Phantom Power before connecting a microphone This LED will light when the unit is switched on Plug your headphones into this socket 27 18 21 21 This is used to indicate the presence of a signal on a specific channel This is used to indicate signal clipping on a specific channel 18 22 This output provides a Mono sum of the main L & R mix outputs 17 9 When pressed, this switch significantly reduces the level of frequencies below 100Hz USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft mixer. We take great pride in our latest addition to the Spirit range of mixing consoles - you have taken a step in the right direction and should never look back. The Packaging which your Spirit M Series arrived in, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use. Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry's leading manufacturers, and the results of nearly 3 decades of supporting some of the biggest names in the business. Our knowledge has been attained though working in close contact with leading professionals and institutes to bring you products designed to get the best possible results from your mixing. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you. Unplug any MIC connection when using the LINE input. INSERT POINT The unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path, allowing limiters, compressors, special EQ or other signal processing units to be added in the signal path. The Insert is a 3-pole `A' gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. When a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the EQ section. The signal from the channel appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING, with the sleeve as a common ground. The Send may be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct output if required, using a lead with tip and ring shorted together so that the signal path is not interrupted. 12 STEREO RETURNS RET-1/2/3/4 These accept RCA phono jacks to allow easy connection to hi-fi equipment or DAT players. The input is unbalanced, and ideal for pre-show music sources or signals that do not require any EQ or effects. These can also be used as effect returns using cables described later in this document. STEREO INPUTS STE-1/2/3/4 These accept 3-pole `A' gauge jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically ground the `cold' input. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or as returns from processing units. The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown, although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the cable. Mono sources can be fed to both paths by plugging into the Left jack only. MIX INSERTS The unbalanced, pre-fade Mix insert point is a break in the output signal path to allow the connection of, for example, a compressor/limiter or graphic equaliser. The Insert is a 3-pole `A' gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. [. . . ] Eliminate sections of the channel by using the insert point to re-route the signal to other inputs that are known to be working. Route channels to different outputs or to auxiliary sends to identify problems on the Master section. Compare a suspect channel with an adjacent channel which has been set up identically. Insert contact problems may be checked by using a dummy jack with tip and ring shorted together as shown below. [. . . ]