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USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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 E 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 through working in close contact with
leading professionals and institutes to bring you products designed to get the best possible
results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the
Spirit E Series is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent years researching
the most efficient methods of control for two key reasons:
1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few interruptions to the
creative process; our products have been designed to be almost transparent, allowing this
process to breathe.
2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity. Our products
have a user interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry standard because of its
efficiency.
The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which are used on
our most expensive consoles are employed in the Spirit E Series, bringing you the great Soundcraft
quality in a small format console without compromise.
You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the date of
purchase. The Spirit E Series has been designed using the latest high-end software based
engineering packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to stand up to all the
stress and rigours of modern day mixing environments.
The entire Spirit E Series is manufactured using some of the most advanced techniques in the
world, from high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer aided test equipment able
to measure signals well outside the range of normal hearing. As each console passes through
to be quality checked before packing, there is also a human listening station. Something we
have learnt over the years is that the human touch counts - and only by using people can you
ensure the product meets the high demands of the user.
ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability
to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage
hearing over time.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you
don’t understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned
down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and
they will look after you.
Most importantly - don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the
sound - this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best from your mixer and the
most respect from your artists and audience.
