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Balanced

Unbalanced

Insert Leads

’Y’ Leads (Unbalanced)

’Y’ Leads (Balanced)

Headphone Splitter

Connecting Leads

Connecting Leads

Connecting Leads

Connecting Leads

Connecting Leads

Summary of Contents for lx7 II

Page 1: ...1 User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide...

Page 2: ...atsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means elec...

Page 3: ...General Wiring Procedures 11 Initial Wiring Considerations 12 Audio Wiring 12 Shielding 12 Points to Remember 13 Setting Up T Setting Up T Setting Up T Setting Up T Setting Up Tr r r r roubleshooting...

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Page 5: ...5 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION...

Page 6: ...difficult venues whilst the six auxiliary sends are pre post switchable in pairs from each channel providing a maximum of 4 pre fader and six post fader This makes LX7 II equally applicable for foldba...

Page 7: ...lst in transit both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft and postage must be prepaid 4 This warranty shall only be available if a the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructi...

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Page 9: ...9 INST INST INST INST INSTALLA ALLA ALLA ALLA ALLATION TION TION TION TION For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully...

Page 10: ...Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is ma...

Page 11: ...f an electrical storm or large mains voltage fluctuations immediately switch off the mixer and unplug from the mains Signal Levels It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console oth...

Page 12: ...screening of those interconnections This must be done in a logical sequence to avoid problems and assist in the localisation of problem equipment Connect the FOH or Monitor system to the console and c...

Page 13: ...It is important to remember that all equipment which is connected to the mains is a potential source of hum and interference and may radiate both electrostatic or electromagnetic radiation In addition...

Page 14: ...put 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 p...

Page 15: ...switch released on the relevant channels Is the appropriate monitor select switch pressed Is there a PFL AFL pressed on another channel No Mix output No Mix output No Mix output No Mix output No Mix...

Page 16: ...16 Balanced Unbalanced Insert Leads Y Leads Unbalanced Y Leads Balanced Headphone Splitter Connecting Leads Connecting Leads Connecting Leads Connecting Leads Connecting Leads...

Page 17: ...17 Audio Connector Pinouts Audio Connector Pinouts Audio Connector Pinouts Audio Connector Pinouts Audio Connector Pinouts...

Page 18: ...18 Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions...

Page 19: ...19 BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM BLOCK DIAGRAM...

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Page 21: ...21 USING THE CONSOLE USING THE CONSOLE USING THE CONSOLE USING THE CONSOLE USING THE CONSOLE...

Page 22: ...22 Overview A 16 channel frame is shown...

Page 23: ...o ow w w w wer er er er er Many professional condenser mics need an external powering voltage normally 48V also known as PHANTOM POWER This is a method of sending a powering voltage down the same wir...

Page 24: ...ontrol of recording levels in a studio recording application For live recording the outputs can be individually changed to PRE FADER by pressing this switch so that the direct output level remains una...

Page 25: ...EQ S 0 EQ S 0 EQ S 0 EQ SWIT WIT WIT WIT WITCH CH CH CH CH The EQ switch bypasses the Equalisation section when released Alternately pressing and releasing the switch provides an easy way of comparin...

Page 26: ...channel signal may also be routed to the separate centre mono bus by pressing the C switch unaffected by the position of the PAN control 1 1 1 1 16 PFL PEAK 6 PFL PEAK 6 PFL PEAK 6 PFL PEAK 6 PFL PEAK...

Page 27: ...boost low bass frequencies adding extra punch to synths guitars and drums Turn anticlockwise to reduce hum boominess or improve a mushy sound Set the knob to the centre detented position when not req...

Page 28: ...rloading Aim to keep the signal within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance Similarly if the output level is too low and hardly registering at all on the meters the level of backgrou...

Page 29: ...etting up channel levels adjusting EQ talking back to performers and monitoring any part of the mix including final Mix without affecting the sound to the audience Releasing the switch instantly swaps...

Page 30: ...30 Mark up Sheet You may freely copy this page to mark control positions to assist in resetting the desk between performances...

Page 31: ...sstalk 80dB Channel Mute 90dB Fader cut off rel 0 mark 90dB Aux Send pots offness 80dB Fr Fr Fr Fr Frequency Response equency Response equency Response equency Response equency Response Mic Line Input...

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