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Technical Specifications

Frequency Response

Stagebox Mic input to Line output....................................................................................................................+0/-1dB, 20Hz-20kHz
AES/EBU In to AES/EBU Out........................................................................................................................+0/-0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz

T.H.D. & Noise

Stagebox Mic In (min gain) to Local Line Out, 22Hz-22kHz .....................................................................................<0.003% @ 1kHz
Stagebox Mic In (max gain) to Local Line Out, 22Hz-22kHz ....................................................................................<0.020% @ 1kHz
Local Line In to Line Out, 22Hz-22kHz ....................................................................................................................<0.003% @ 1kHz
Mic Input E.I.N (22Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted)................................................................................<-126dBu (150Ω source)
Residual Noise, Stagebox line output; no inputs routed, Mix fader @0dB.................................................................................-95dBu
CMRR, Stagebox Mic input.............................................................................................................................................80dB @ 1kHz

Sampling Frequency.................................................................................44.1kHz, 48kHz (96kHz with DSP upgrade, when available)
Latency, Stagebox Mic Input to Local Line output........................................................................................................< 2ms @48kHz
AES/EBU Input Sample Rate.............................................................................................................32–108kHz (with SRC enabled)
DSP resolution....................................................................................................................................................40-bit floating point
Internal clock accuracy...................................................................................................................................................< +/-50ppm
Internal clock jitter...............................................................................................................................................................< +/-5ns
External Sync............................................................................................................BNC Wordclock, AES/EBU sync in, Video sync in

Input & Output Levels  

Mic Inputs........................................................................................................................+28dBu max 

 

 

 

Line Inputs.......................................................................................................................+18dBu max

 

 

 

Line Outputs.....................................................................................................................+18dBu max

 

 

 

Nominal Operating Level.............................................................................................0dBu (-18dBFS)

Input & Output Impedances  Mic Inputs...................................................................................................................................2k7Ω
 

 

 

All other analogue Inputs...........................................................................................................>10kΩ

 

Line Ouptuts................................................................................................................................<75Ω

 

AES/EBU Outputs.......................................................................................................................110Ω 

 

 

Oscillator...................................................................................................................20Hz to 20kHz/Pink/White Noise, variable level
Stagebox HP Filter..................................................................................................................................80Hz fixed, 12dB per octave
Channel HP filter.................................................................................................................................20Hz-600Hz, 18dB per octave 
Channel LP filter...................................................................................................................................1kHz-20kHz, 18dB per octave
EQ (Inputs and bus Outputs)................................................................................HF: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving
 

 

 

 

 

 

                                Hi-Mid: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                Lo-Mid: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                LF: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving

Metering.................................Internal 20-segment LED bargraphs plus 9-segment gain reduction meters for all inputs and Outputs.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     Peak hold variable from 0-2s.

Mains Voltage operating range...........................................................................................................90-264V, 47-63Hz, autoranging
Mains Power Consumption.............................................................................Control Surface:  155W (165W with redundant option)

                   Local Rack: 140W (150W with redundant option)
                      Stagebox: 140W (150W with redundant option)

Operating Temperature Range ................................................................................................................0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F)
Relative Humidity.........................................................................................................0% – 90%, non-condensing Ta=40°C (104°F)
Storage Temperature Range.................................................................................................................-20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)

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Soundcraft reserves the right to improve or otherwise alter any information supplied in this document or any other documentation supplied hereafter. E&OE 03/06

Summary of Contents for Vi Series

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL INFORMATION March 2007 ...

Page 2: ...and contains the DSP processing engine as well as some I O The Stage Box which is used for all main analogue and digital where fitted I O and will be located at the stage or point where most signals originate This document outlines the main functionality of the Local Rack and Stagebox and shows the full I O connectivity and interconnections of the Soundcraft Vi Series console system TECHNICAL INFOR...

Page 3: ... Line outputs 16 Analogue Line Inputs 16 Analogue Line Outputs 8 pairs of AES EBU inputs 8 pairs of AES EBU outputs 8 GPIO Contact Closures Cat5 Data Link 3 LCR local monitor A Analogue Line outputs 2 LR local monitor B Analogue Line outputs Talkback Line Output 64 Channel MADI I O Redundant 64 Channel MADI I O connection 16 GPIO Contact Closures Stage Box Local Rack Console Surface Phones TB Audi...

Page 4: ...rack plus as standard 8 pairs of AES EBU inputs and outputs This means that there are in total 96 potential input connections 64 of which may be mixed simultaneously Local Rack There is also an optical MADI I O card which provides an additional 64 channels of input and output for applications such as hard disk recording or broadcast feeds This can feed a ProTools system if a 3rd party interface is...

Page 5: ...pplied with a fibre optic redundant connection to the Local Rack Optional AES EBU inputs and outputs Each analogue input card contains 8 inputs This can be replaced by an optional AES EBU input card which holds 4 pairs of AES EBU inputs with built in Sample Rate Convertors Similarly each analogue output card con tains 8 outputs This can be replaced by an optional AES EBU output card which holds 4 p...

Page 6: ...1 INS RET KEY OUT MIDI IN THRU SO IN BLEND SEL B SEL HP Left Right Center Left Center Right MON_A_Source MON_HP_Source MON_B_Source MON_A_Source MON_B_Source MON_HP_Source 3 3 3 3 3 SEL MTX 1 SEL MTX 16 32 MTX 1_SRC 32 32 32 TB from ext BUS MTX BUS MTX 1 16 Left Center Right MTX 16_SRC ON ON ON ON 37 CASCADE_IN 37 LINK ST to CH Dyn of same Bay A B INP 2 OSC S E L I N S OSC SEL TB TB_SRC TB_MIC inf...

Page 7: ...able IN OUT SOLO Enable TB to EXT if Centre 24 37 CASCADE_OUT CAS OUT HP OUT from LINE a a 37 p p INS SEND LEVEL TB EXT to MTX to MTX GRM TB DIM TB DIM TB DIM TB DIM TRIM Logic A or B SOLO pre TRIM Source pre BLEND ENAB A B D D D D D D D D SFC D D D D D D d d d d d d a a D A D A a D A a D A a D A a D A a D A a D A a D A a LINE OUT STAGE BOX 0 7 04 07 05 HB LOW CUT I N S to MTX SOLO EQUALIZER 4 ban...

Page 8: ...terminated with Amphenol RJF connectors Suitable 80m cable mounted on a lightweight drum is available from Soundcraft part number RZ2713 These cables are not included with the standard console and must be ordered separately Two 5m patch cables are supplied with each console as standard Cat 7 Maximum 130m 422 feet using AMP Netconnect 57893 PiMF cable Note this cable is solid core and only suitable...

Page 9: ...the DSP core and stagebox and fans in a non Soundcraft flightcase or rack allow for cabling and connector space behind unit Do not install without supplied fans The DSP Core requires an additional 4U XLR breakout box to be mounted behind the rack not shown Dimensions include the additional 1U fan and 1U Deflector unit as shown Height 8U 356mm 14 Width 483mm 19 Depth 380mm 15 max chassis size no cabl...

Page 10: ... Stand PL1319 Dimensions when cased including wheels Height Length Width Weight Part No Control Surface Soundcraft Vi6 960mm 1840mm 565mm 130kg PL1318 1319 Control Surface Soundcraft Vi4 960mm 1840mm 565mm 120kg PL1322 Local Rack 810mm 940mm 580mm 50kg PL1320 Stagebox 810mm 940mm 580mm 40kg PL1320 This case is available with or without the integral stand Soundcraft Vi6 only Soundcraft Part Nos Wit...

Page 11: ...L1317 1200mm 960mm 735mm 1840mm 565mm Soundcraft Vi6 Deluxe Control Surface Flightcase Dimensions This case is available with or without the integral stand Soundcraft Part Nos With Stand PL1318 Without Stand PL1319 1200mm 960mm 735mm 1840mm 565mm Soundcraft Vi6 Deluxe Control Surface Flightcase Dimensions This case is available with or without the integral stand Soundcraft Part Nos With Stand PL13...

Page 12: ...nk White Noise variable level Stagebox HP Filter 80Hz fixed 12dB per octave Channel HP filter 20Hz 600Hz 18dB per octave Channel LP filter 1kHz 20kHz 18dB per octave EQ Inputs and bus Outputs HF 20Hz 20kHz 18dB Q 0 3 8 7 or shelving Hi Mid 20Hz 20kHz 18dB Q 0 3 8 7 Lo Mid 20Hz 20kHz 18dB Q 0 3 8 7 LF 20Hz 20kHz 18dB Q 0 3 8 7 or shelving Metering Internal 20 segment LED bargraphs plus 9 segment gain ...

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