SoundCraft Vienna II, User Manual

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Introduction to Vi en na II
Introduction to Vienna II
The Vienna II range of consoles continues the Soundcraft tradition in sound
reinforcement, offering superb performance, ruggedness, versatility and value for
money - equally at home in the theatre, on tour, in a conference hall, auditorium
or place of worship.
Vienna II has been designed to provide oustanding sound quality and facilities, a
clear and practical control surface and the sturdy frame with built-in handles offers
the strength to survive many years, either as part of a fixed installation or 'on the
road'.
The console is available in 24, 32 or 40 channel frame sizes, all with eight groups
and eight stereo effects returns a<; standard. The console may be specified with eight
VCA groups in addition to the audio groups, and may be fitted with optional dual
Matrix Output modules in blocks of four where space is available.
The Input module is available in VCA or standard versions, with a patented padless
- microphone amp, hi-pass filter and a four band equaliser specifically designed for
live sound applications. The channel signal may be fed to eight auxilliary sends,
each with individual pre/post switching, and routed to eight audio groups and left,
right and mono mix outputs. Comprehensive muting and solo facilities are included
and the signal is monitored by individual LED bargraph meters.
The optional Stereo Input module allows connection of stereo Mic and 2 stereo Line
sources and features full 4-band EQ and access to all Aux Sends, Groups and Mix.
The Group module comprises an audio subgroup with low-noise summing
amplifier, PFL monitoring and routing to the main mix outputs, plus a full-featured
stereo line input for use as an additional input or as an effects return. This stereo
input has full muting and routing facilities, stereo image control and access to four
of the auxiliary sends. On VCA consoles a similar module also houses a VCA group
master fader.
On VCA consoles, a Grand Master module provides an additional two VCA grand
master faders, which can be assigned to any of the eight VCA master faders.
Comprehensive master and monitor functions are provided on the central Master
module, including versatile talkback facilities either from the local engineer to desk
outputs or as two way communication with a separate monitor console.
The Auxiliary Master section includes Insert Points on each output.
The Dual Matrix output module allows additional submixes to be created from the
group outputs, main mix outputs and a separate external input. These modules may
be fitted in blocks of four where space is available.
Vienna II is designed to allow two consoles to be linked in a master/client
configuration, with opto-isolated control signals and balanced, buffered audio
connections for maximum noise immunity. The interface allows two Vienna II
consoles, or one Vienna II and one Europa console to be linked.
Simplicity and clarity of operation is ensured by careful layout of controls, internally
illuminated buttons and provision for three Littlelites on the top surface of the
console, with an inbuilt dimmer.
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