User manual SOUNDCRAFT TWO BROCHURE

[. . . ] From the all-new mic preamp design at the top to the flattened fader-tray at the bottom, the Series TWO's feature-packed mono input channel ensures optimum sound quality and control throughout the mix. INPUT SIGNAL METERING Every input channel on the Series TWO has its own, dedicated 12-segment LED bargraph meter which reads the peak level of the prefade, post-EQ input channel signal. The uppermost LED on the meter, identified by the adjacent legending `PK', has a peak hold facility which monitors both the insert send and pre-fade signals, warning the engineer in the event of clipping in either signal path. INPUT STAGE The -20dB gain change switch combines with the SENS control to create an input stage which allows signals from -60dBu up to a maximum of +26dBu to be accommodated, and by splitting the control into two ranges, allows finer adjustment. [. . . ] REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Inputs to the two stereo channels are via four balanced 1/4" jacks. STEREO INPUT CHANNEL All the Series TWO's frame sizes incorporate two stereo input channels, which are located just to the left of the master section and are designated as STE 1 and STE 2. Similar in operation to the mono channel, they provide that crucial additional flexibility required for complex live setups. INPUT SIGNAL METERING Just as the mono inputs, all four stereo inputs (L and R for each of STE 1 and STE 2) feature dedicated 12-segment LED bargraph input signal meters. INPUT STAGE The Series TWO's stereo input channels are designed for line level signals, and input gain is adjustable by a single rotary pot. Stereo rear panel connections Stereo input channel (2 included as standard with all frame sizes) Mono input channel Stereo input meters Mono input meter Stereo fader Mono fader Series TWO Master Section The Series TWO master section is positioned in the centre of the console, just to the right of the two stereo input channels. It provides final level controls for all console outputs, houses the four stereo returns, and contains controls for the 11x2 output matrix. STEREO RETURNS As well as the two fully-featured stereo input channels which are described earlier, the Series TWO also offers, as standard, four stereo returns which are ideal for introducing prerecorded sources or FX returns to the mix. The TILT control emphasises either the high or low end of the sound spectrum or, if left at its centre detent, has no effect. Routing is thoroughly comprehensive; all of the 8 Auxiliary busses can be accessed from 4 send pots (Aux 1/3, 2/4, 5/7, 6/8) which are shiftswitched in pairs to toggle between the former and latter of the designated busses. All the Group outputs and the main Stereo Mix outputs can be accessed via individual routing switches, while the 60mm fader is accompanied by LED-indicated MUTE and PFL switches. AUX MASTERS A bank of eight rotary master faders controls the final output levels of the Auxiliary busses. An AFL switch for each bus allows the output to be checked on the monitor and phones outputs. OUTPUT MATRIX The presence of the output matrix offers additional flexibility in the live mixing situation. It feeds two additional console outputs which can be sourced from any of 11 sources: the 8 Group outputs, either side of the Stereo Mix output, and the Mono bus. This feature is ideal for creating feeds for flown speaker systems or for other parts of the venue where different mixes are required. Two banks of 11 rotary faders govern the mix for the matrix, while master output rotary faders are provided with AFL facility. . RCA phono x 2 See back page for detailed I/O specifications. Master section rear panel connections Master section faders Master section Master section output meters System Block Diagram EQ Curves dB Architect's Specification HMF Section 20. 0 15. 0 10. 0 5. 0 0. 0 -5. 0 -10. 0 -15. 0 -20. 0 20 100 1k 10k 20k The Mixing Console shall be constructed in a rigid monocoque chassis, and shall be available in 24, 32, and 40 mono input sizes. The mixing console shall provide eight mono Auxiliary sends, eight mono subgroups, as well as Stereo and Mono outputs. A Mute Sceneset system shall be included, enabling up to 128 scenes to be stored and recalled, with eight mute groups. The console shall be provided with 2 Stereo Input channels, 4 FX Returns, Master Section and MIDI Scene Set Section. The console will be supplied with a separate DCP200 Power Supply with optional 19-inch rack-mount capability. [. . . ] A fixed MIDI Program change message shall be transmitted upon recalling a snapshot. Eight preset switches shall be used to assign mute groups; these shall work independently of the snapshot system. External devices may be triggered using MIDI Note On/Off messages transmitted when mute switches are pressed. The dimensions and specifications shall be as published on the rear cover of this brochure. [. . . ]