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RM1d/RM1ds User Guide

NOTE! All information given in bracketed italics refers to the RM1d/s exclusively

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing the oundcraft RM1d Broadcast mixing console, which is brought to
you with much pride by the Soundcraft team. Your RM1d console has been manufactured
exclusively by Soundcraft in the UK, combining state of the art technology with nearly 30 years
of experience in professional console design. The Soundcraft range gives you premier audio
quality and features, whatever your mixing requirements.

As always, we welcome User Feedback as part of our ongoing commitment to improving and
developing Soundcraft products to the highest degree. Please send any comments to the
address on the rear cover of this manual, or e-mail: [email protected]. Please also visit our
website regularly to see the latest product information and software updates at: http://
www.soundcraft.com/.

Quick start

See Section 2 Commissioning and Familiarisation but please

skim through Section 1 first which serves as a quick

reference and an overview of the RM1d.

The Soundcraft RM1d

The RM1d is designed first and foremost as a Broadcast Radio Console, which can simply drop
in to any existing setup with a minimum of fuss. This might be as a replacement for older
analogue equipment or integration into a totally digital environment. The instantly familiar
‘analogue’ control style of the RM1d, ensures that users do not have to ‘battle’ with the technology
in order to start using the powerful features on offer. The added benefits of automation to the
professional Radio Presenter are obvious - simple single button recall of a complete console
state with effects, routing and EQ all configured according to the user’s preferences. Whether
in a Studio or in an Outside Broadcast vehicle, the RM1d will offer the user repeatable, detailed
control over a powerful feature set, in a simple and uncomplicated manner.

All of this control would have been little use without the class-leading intuitive interface
incorporating the EDIT STRIP, which allows fast access to all audio parameters on the console,
when used in conjunction with the EDIT button present on each channel. Avoiding time-sapping
screen based systems, the “Tap and Adjust” functionality of RM1d provides even the first-time
operator with a familiar channel strip and conventional meter bridge.

Each channel has full access to the EDIT STRIP, which offers 3 band EQ with Semi-Parametric
Midrange Equalisation, variable High Pass Filter and 2 Auxiliary Sends, a digital Trim control
with a range of ±12dB and a Pan / Balance control. Every channel has an assignable stereo
dynamics processor offering a choice of compression, limiting and gating facilities.

The on-board Lexicon effects processor can be accessed from any channel by configuring either
the Aux 1 or Aux 2 send to operate as an effects send.

Immediacy is critical in the Broadcast environment and so it was important to have controls on
each channel like INPUT 2 switching. Also included are advanced but simple to use functions,
like how the Channel On buttons or Fader movements can trigger remote equipment, and how
the PFL button can activate talkback to cleanfeeds if required. Comprehensive talkback facilities
and compatibility with existing systems, ensure that the user is never out of touch even during
the most complex of outside broadcast Links.

The built-in Midi Ports allow full Backup and Restore of Console Presets via Midi System Exclusive
data transfers.