SoundCraft Spirit FX16, User Manual

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SOLO-IN-PLACE
In contrast to PFL, SOLO-IN-PLACE mode allows an individual channel, or
selection of channels to be monitored in isolation from the rest of the mix,
but at the correct mix levels and with all sends, pans and effects active.
With SOLO MODE active (switch down), pressing any one or more SOLO
switches on the input channel mutes all channels which are not SOLOed,
leaving only the selected channels in the mix. When the SOLO switches are
released the original mix is restored.
Note that when SOLO MODE is active, pressing any
SOLO switch interrupts the main MIX, and should
therefore not be used during live performance.
PFL/AFL
The PFL/AFL LED illuminates to show that a PFL/AFL is active and is the
source for the monitors and meters. The LED will normally be OFF
BARGRAPH METERS
3-colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS are provided to monitor the
2TK, MIX or SUB signals, giving you a constant warning of excessive peaks
in the signal which might cause overloading. 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 background noise may become significant. Take care to
set up the input levels for best performance.
When any SOLO or AFL switch is pressed, the L & R meters automatically
switch to show the selected PFL/AFL signal on both meters, in mono.
MONITOR
This control sets the output level to the MONITOR LEFT & RIGHT outputs
without affecting the level to the meters.
PHONES
This control sets the level of the monitor signal to the MONITOR PHONES
output.
MONITOR PHONES
The MONITOR PHONES output appears on a 3-pole 1/4” jack, suitable
for headphones with an impedance of 200 W W or higher .
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POWER INDICATOR
This LED illuminates to show that power is being supplied to the console.
MIC 48V (Phantom Power)
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 wires as the mic signal. Press
the switch to supply the 48V power to all of the MIC inputs. The adjacent
LED illuminates when the power is active.
DO NOT USE unbalanced mics with 48V switched on
as they may be damaged by the phantom power
voltage. Balanced dynamic mics and leads can
normally be used with 48V switched on (contact your
microphone manufacturer for guidance)
Mics should always be plugged in, and all output faders
set to minimum before switching 48V ON to avoid
damage to external equipment
2TK LEVEL
The rotary control sets the level of the 2 Track Tape input, which is routed
to the headphones, monitor outputs and meters, or directly to the Mix
outputs by pressing the adjacent switch (14). These unbalanced inputs, on
RCA phono connectors, are ideal to connect the playback of a tape machine
for monitoring.
2TK TO MIX
Pressing this switch adds the 2Track Tape input to the Mix and is an ideal
way of feeding pre-show music to the main outputs in live applications
without using up valuable input channels.
MONITOR SOURCE SELECT
These switches allow a choice source for the Phones, Monitor outputs and
meters. Normally the monitor source is either MIX or SUB (or both,
depending on which of the two right-hand switches is selected), but
pressing the 2TK switch swaps the monitoring to the 2 Track input. When
the switch is released the normal MIX/SUB selection is restored.
SOLO MODE
This switch selects either non-destructive AFL/PFL (switch UP), or SOLO-
IN-PLACE monitoring (switch DOWN). The two modes are described
below:
PFL
When any input channel SOLO switch or master section AFL switch is
pressed, the selected signal is fed to the headphones, control room output
and meters, where it replaces the selected monitor source. The PFL/AFL
LED illuminates to warn that a PFL is active. This is a useful way of listening
to any required input signal without interrupting the main mix, for making
adjustments or tracing problems.
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