SoundCraft SPIRIT LIVE 4 2, User Manual

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ongratulations on your purchase of a SPIRIT LIVE 42 mixer. Owning a Soundcraft console
brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s leading manufacturers and
the results of over 22 years experience supporting some of the biggest names in the business.
Designed by engineers who understand the individual needs of musicians, SPIRIT LIVE 42
has been built to the highest standards using quality components and employing automated
assembly techniques beyond the reach of most manufacturers of compact mixers.
A rugged steel chassis is combined with moulded side trims to give protection and distinctive
appearance. Custom moulded controls, designed for the best `feel’ and visual clarity comple-
ment the styling, resulting in a truly professional product which is ideal for both touring and
fixed PA installations.
SPIRIT LIVE 42 is available in 12, 16, 24 & 32 channel frame sizes. All frame sizes incorporate
removeable side cheeks to enable the console to be fitted compactly in a flight case.
SPIRIT LIVE 42 incorporates circuit technology identical to that used on some of the most
sophisticated Soundcraft consoles. The input channels are able to accept a wide range of
Microphone and Line level signals from separate input sockets. Every channel features a wide
range gain control, Phase switch, 4-band Equalisation with swept Hi and Lo Mid ranges, plus a
Hi-Pass Filter, 6 Auxiliary Sends (2 pre-fade, 2 pre or post and 2 post-fade), PFL(Pre Fade
Listen), Peak LED, Panning to a Stereo Bus and routing in pairs to four Output Groups. Each
channel has a separate Direct Output and is controlled by a high-quality long throw fader. All
input channels may be assigned to a choice of four Mute Groups..
All frame sizes are provided as standard with dedicated stereo inputs. 1 stereo input is
included on the 12 channel frame and 2 stereo inputs on all other frame sizes. Each stereo
input comprises two separate input sections, one provided with comparable facilities to the
mono inputs, and one more basic input for a cassette or CD player which routes to the stereo
mix and two of the Aux outputs only.
The four Output Groups provide submixing to the Mix L/R, either as stereo pairs or as
mono sends to L & R. The Group outputs are available on separate connectors to feed external
equipment directly. Each Group section incorporates matrix sends, PFL monitoring & bargraph
metering. Four external Stereo Return inputs are provided for effects or submixing from exter-
nal sources and these route to Mix or to a pair of Groups.
Two Matrix outputs receive sends from each Group or Mix L & R as required.
The Master section provides master level control for the Left, Right, Matrix and Auxiliary
Send buses, with separate AFL monitoring on each Matrix and Auxiliary output.
The Mix L/R and Group outputs all have insert points for the connection of external signal
processing or graphic equalisation.
Comprehensive Talkback facilities are provided, which allow a talkback microphone to be
routed to Mix L/R, Groups and Auxes 1-2 or 3-4. Six 12-segment, 3-colour peak reading LED
bargraph meters provide clear display of Mix L/R, Group and PFL signals. Pressing any PFL or
AFL switch puts the selected signal onto both sides of the headphones output and the L & R
bargraph meters in place of the Mix signal. Two LEDs monitor the status of the console power
supply.
SPIRIT LIVE 42 is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, but a few minutes spent read-
ing through this manual will help you become familiar with the product away from the pressure
of a live session, and allow you to gain full benefit from the superb performance offered by your
new mixer.
Above all, remember that your SPIRIT mixer is designed to extend your creativity. The
more you explore the controls and the effect they have on the sound output, the more you will
appreciate how you can influence and enhance the final sound.