SoundCraft SPIRIT LIVE 42, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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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 manu-
facturers 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 complement 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, and the 12 and 16
channel sizes may be extended by adding an 8 channel Extender. All frame sizes incor-
porate 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 the new U™ input with 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 facili-
ties 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 moni-
toring & bargraph metering. Four external Stereo Return inputs are provided for effects
or submixing from external 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 head-
phones output and the L & R bargraph meters in place of the Mix signal. Two LEDs mon-
itor the status of the console power supply.
SPIRIT LIVE 42 is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, but a few minutes spent
reading 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 perfor-
mance offered by your new mixer.
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