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THE 10 SECOND TUTOR

THE 10 SECOND TUTOR

THE 10 SECOND TUTOR

THE 10 SECOND TUTOR

THE 10 SECOND TUTOR

1

 MIC INPUT (XLR)

MIC INPUT (XLR)

MIC INPUT (XLR)

MIC INPUT (XLR)

MIC INPUT (XLR)

Connect Microphones here.  If you are using a condenser mic, ensure phantom power

is supplied by pressing the switch at the top of the master section 

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WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:  Do Not apply Phantom Power before connecting a microphone

2

 LINE INPUT (

LINE INPUT (

LINE INPUT (

LINE INPUT (

LINE INPUT (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

Connect Line level sources here, e.g. Synth, Drum Machine, DI etc

3

 INSERT POINT (

INSERT POINT (

INSERT POINT (

INSERT POINT (

INSERT POINT (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

Connect Signal processors here, e.g. Compressor, Gate etc

4

 GAIN CONTROL

GAIN CONTROL

GAIN CONTROL

GAIN CONTROL

GAIN CONTROL

Adjust this to increase or decrease the level of the incoming signal

5

 EQ STAGE

EQ STAGE

EQ STAGE

EQ STAGE

EQ STAGE

Adjust these controls to change the signal tone (the character of the signal)

6

 AUX SENDS

AUX SENDS

AUX SENDS

AUX SENDS

AUX SENDS

Adjust these controls to change the level of the signal to an FX unit or an artist’s
monitors (headphones/in-ear/stage monitors).  Aux 1&2 are switchable pre/post
fade

7

 PAN CONTROL

PAN CONTROL

PAN CONTROL

PAN CONTROL

PAN CONTROL

Use this control to position the signal within the stereo field

8

 MUTE SWITCH

MUTE SWITCH

MUTE SWITCH

MUTE SWITCH

MUTE SWITCH

When this is pressed you will hear no signal from the channel (post-mute signals)

9

 SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

SOLO

When pressed the signal will appear on the monitor outputs - use this to monitor the
post EQ signal from the channel

0

 PEAK LED

PEAK LED

PEAK LED

PEAK LED

PEAK LED

This is used to indicate that the signal close to distorting (clipping) on a specific
channel

q

 INPUT CHANNEL FADER

INPUT CHANNEL FADER

INPUT CHANNEL FADER

INPUT CHANNEL FADER

INPUT CHANNEL FADER

This is used to control the level fed to the Mix Bus and post-fade sends

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 MIX OUTPUTS (XLR)

MIX OUTPUTS (XLR)

MIX OUTPUTS (XLR)

MIX OUTPUTS (XLR)

MIX OUTPUTS (XLR)

Connect these to your analogue recording device, or to your amplification system

e

 MIX INSERTS (

MIX INSERTS (

MIX INSERTS (

MIX INSERTS (

MIX INSERTS (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

This is a pre-fade break in the signal path which can be used to feed a dynamics or
mastering  device. The signal is sent from the tip of the jack plug and the return path
comes back in on the ring of the jack plug

r

 MONITOR O/Ps (

MONITOR O/Ps (

MONITOR O/Ps (

MONITOR O/Ps (

MONITOR O/Ps (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

These are used to feed your monitoring system. This can be directly connected to
powered monitors, or  indirectly via an amplifier to standard monitors

t

 MASTER FADERS

MASTER FADERS

MASTER FADERS

MASTER FADERS

MASTER FADERS

These faders control the overall level of the mix bus

y

 MAIN METERS

MAIN METERS

MAIN METERS

MAIN METERS

MAIN METERS

These show the level of the mix outputs. When the SOLO LED is lit, the meters show

the level of the signal sourced

u

 MONITOR CONTROL

MONITOR CONTROL

MONITOR CONTROL

MONITOR CONTROL

MONITOR CONTROL

This controls the level of the signal sent to your monitoring system

i

 PHONES CONTROL

PHONES CONTROL

PHONES CONTROL

PHONES CONTROL

PHONES CONTROL

This controls the level of the signal sent to the headphones jack socket

o

 AUX OUTPUTS (

AUX OUTPUTS (

AUX OUTPUTS (

AUX OUTPUTS (

AUX OUTPUTS (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

These two 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 switchable pre/post
fade

p

 AUX CONTROLS

AUX CONTROLS

AUX CONTROLS

AUX CONTROLS

AUX CONTROLS

These two switches globally switch the AUX1 and AUX2 feeds respectively, on all the
input modules to be either pre or post-fade

a

 STEREO INPUTS (

STEREO INPUTS (

STEREO INPUTS (

STEREO INPUTS (

STEREO INPUTS (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

These two 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

s

 PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)

PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)

PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)

PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)

PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono) Here you can connect the playback from your recording device

d

 PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAYBACK CONTROLS

PLAYBACK CONTROLS

Use these to control the playback signal. The MONITOR PLAYBACK switch sends the

signal to the monitor outputs and phones, whilst the PLAYBACK TO MIX switch sends it
to the main mix

f

 RECORD OUTPUTS

RECORD OUTPUTS

RECORD OUTPUTS

RECORD OUTPUTS

RECORD OUTPUTS

Here you can connect the input to your recording device

g

 PHANTOM POWER

PHANTOM POWER

PHANTOM POWER

PHANTOM POWER

PHANTOM POWER

Press this to switch the phantom power (48V) on for condenser microphones

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:  Do Not apply Phantom Power before connecting a microphone

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 HEADPHONES (

HEADPHONES (

HEADPHONES (

HEADPHONES (

HEADPHONES (

¼

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

” Jack)

Plug your headphones into this socket

Summary of Contents for Spirit E series

Page 1: ...Notice ovals and Notice ovals and Notice ovals and Notice ovals and Notice 3 3 3 3 3 W W W W War ar ar ar arranty ranty ranty ranty ranty 4 4 4 4 4 Impor Impor Impor Impor Important Safety Instr tant...

Page 2: ...y Symbol Guide For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully CAUTIONS Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury WARN...

Page 3: ...a com mitment on the part of the vendor Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual No part of this manua...

Page 4: ...the risk of the End User whilst in transit both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft and postage must be prepaid 4 This warranty shall only be valid if a the Equipment has been properly installed in a...

Page 5: ...e and referred to the Soundcraft dealer from where the equipment was purchased THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead ATTENTION Cet...

Page 6: ...en unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appa ratus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged...

Page 7: ...1 Live Sound Reinfor Application 1 Live Sound Reinfor Application 1 Live Sound Reinforcement cement cement cement cement 26 26 26 26 26 Application 2 Multispeaker Applications Application 2 Multispea...

Page 8: ...ew view view view To get you working as fast as possible this manual begins with a 10 second tutorial Here you can find quick information on any feature of the console and a page reference where you c...

Page 9: ...plug r MONITOR O Ps MONITOR O Ps MONITOR O Ps MONITOR O Ps MONITOR O Ps Jack Jack Jack Jack Jack These are used to feed your monitoring system This can be directly connected to powered monitors or ind...

Page 10: ...ed 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 on...

Page 11: ...ance with cabling connections and configuration of your mixer Choose the mains supply for the sound system with care and do not share sockets or earthing with lighting dimmers Position the mixer where...

Page 12: ...nterference 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 Note that...

Page 13: ...e is unbalanced 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 connect...

Page 14: ...d that all signal cables have their screens connected to ground In some unusual circumstances to avoid earth or ground loops ensure that all cable screens and other signal earths are connected to grou...

Page 15: ...Master section Compare a suspect channel with an adjacent channel which has been set up identically Use SOLO to monitor the signal in each section Insert contact problems may be checked by using an in...

Page 16: ...as keyboards drum machines synths tape machines or DI d guitars The input is BALANCED for low noise and top quality from professional equipment but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jack...

Page 17: ...EQ There are two knobs which work together to form a SWEPT MID EQ The lower knob provides 15dB of boost and cut just like the HF EQ knob but the frequency at which this occurs can be set by the upper...

Page 18: ...the fader See the Initial Setup section on page 23 for help in setting a suitable signal level 0 SOLO When the latching SOLO switch is pressed the pre fade pre mute signal is fed to the headphones co...

Page 19: ...ight to boost low bass frequencies adding extra punch to synths guitars and drums Turn to the left to reduce hum boominess or improve a mushy sound Set the knob to the centre detented position when no...

Page 20: ...in setting the right level 8 SOLO When the latching SOLO switch is pressed the pre fade pre mute signal is fed in mono to the headphones control room output and meters where it replaces the MIX The S...

Page 21: ...rectly set to give maxi mum travel on the faders for smoothest control 4 MIX OUTPUTS INSERTS The Mix LEFT and RIGHT outputs are sent from the XLR sockets as balanced signals The Mix INSERT points are...

Page 22: ...UTS The Monitor Outputs are on 3 pole A gauge jacks and are balanced connections w PHONES LEVEL This control sets the output level to the Headphone outputs If headphones are plugged into the PHONES ja...

Page 23: ...are no exact rules let your ears be the judge In the end the position that gives the desired effect is the correct position INITIAL SETUP Once you have connected up your system see the sections on co...

Page 24: ...er to increase output level Note Note Note Note Note The level of any source signal in the final output is affected by many factors princi pally the Input Gain control Channel Fader and Mix Faders You...

Page 25: ...EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS Note when rackmounting the E6 and E8 a rack extender is available from Soundcraft to make the console...

Page 26: ...CATION 1 LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REI...

Page 27: ...PPLICATION 3 PLACES OF WORSHIP This configuration uses the Aux 2 output to drive an induction loop for the hard of hearing Aux 1 output is used to generate foldback monitoring for the speaker singer T...

Page 28: ...LICATION 4 RECORDING The insert points on channels 1 8 may be used to feed a multitrack recorder as shown link the send and return signals The Mix outputs are used for a preliminary stereo mix on a DA...

Page 29: ...r a device that allows the boosting or cutting of selected bands of frequencies in the signal path fader a linear control providing level adjustment feedback the howling sound caused by bringing a mic...

Page 30: ...after the monitor or master fader and therefore affected by fader position pre fade the point in the signal path before the monitor or master fader position and therefore unaffected by the fader posi...

Page 31: ...Frequency r equency r equency r equency r equency response esponse esponse esponse esponse Mic Line input to any output 0 5dB 20Hz 20kHz THD Noise THD Noise THD Noise THD Noise THD Noise Mic gain 30d...

Page 32: ...ERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION QUIESCENT AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION QUIESCENT AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION QUIESCENT E6 13 Watts E8 14 5 Watts E12 17 Watts MIN MAX OPERA MIN MAX OPERA MIN MAX OPERA MIN MAX OPERA...

Page 33: ...33 E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions...

Page 34: ...34 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions...

Page 35: ...35 E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions...

Page 36: ...36 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS...

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Page 38: ...38 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM...

Page 39: ...CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you...

Page 40: ...NTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this...

Page 41: ...CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you...

Page 42: ...42 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE...

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