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Soundcraft SX Series User Guide V1.0
3. SX SERIES CONTROLS
30- SOLO MODE BUTTON
This button provides two modes: up for PFL (Pre-Fader-Listen) mode, down for AFL (After-Fad-
er- Listen) mode. Engage the button, the soloed signal will output after the Level control, other-
wise, release the button will output the soloed signal before the Level control.
NOTE: The SOLO function can never affect the mix at main recording output,
and also can’t be affected by channel’s MUTE switch.
31- PHONES/CTRL ROOM CONTROL
Rotate this knob to adjust the stereo level of CTRL ROOM & PHONES outputs separately, which
can be varied from - to MAX.
32- CONTROL ROOM SOURCE
You can choose to monitor any combination of MAIN L-R, SUB1-2, SUB 3-4 and CENTER via these
Matrix switches. Engaging these switches, the stereo signals will be delivered to the Phones,
Control Room and Meters display.
NOTE: When any SOLO switch was engaged, the SOLO signal will replace other
signals, and also be sent to the Control Room, Phones and Meters.
33- SUBGROUPS FADER
These faders are used to control the levels of the signal send to the SUB-GROUPS OUT, the ad-
justable range goes from - to +10 dB. Any channel that is assigned to the subgroups, not muted
and not turned down will be assigned to the SUB OUTS.
34- MAIN MIX LEVEL FADER
This fader sets the amount of signal send either to the Main Mix Output or to the Tape Output.
35- TALKBACK LEVEL
This is the main level control for the talkback section.
36- TALKBACK SWITCH
This switch activates and sends the talkback signal to its selected outputs.
37- TALKBACK SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT SWITCHES
AUX1-2,AUX3-4, AUX5-6
switches will allow the sound engineer to address the SOURCES
signal to Auxiliaries. In this way you can send, e.g.,The Talkback signal to all stage monitors to
communicate directly with performers while audience will hear
SUB1-2,SUB3-4,MAIN L-R, CENTER
switches allow the sound engineer to assign the talkback
signal to the audio path he wants to. The odd/even numbered switches are used to send the
signal to subgroups (then you can send their signal to L/R outs) while L/R switch sends the
signal directly to Main Mix.
3.3 REAR PANEL
1- +48 V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH
It is available only to the XLR MIC sockets. Never plug in a microphone when phantom power is
already on. Before turning phantom power on, make sure that all faders are totally down. In this
way, you will protect your stage monitors and main loudspeakers.
TALK BACK
ON
SUB1 2
CENTER
SUB3 4
MAIN L R
AUX1 2
AUX3 4
AUX5-6
RIGHT
LINE IN 23
(MONO)
LEFT
BAL/UNBAL
MIC18
LINE IN 24
PHANTOM
ON
OFF
1
2
3
1
5
1
2
3
INSERT
BAL/UNBAL
LINE IN 4
MIC4
DIRECT OUT
PHANTOM
ON
OFF
1
2
3
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