Soundcraft Compact Stagebox User/Installation Guide
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WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND
Although your new unit will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce
sounds which when monitored through a PA system or headphones can damage hearing over time.
The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on Occupational
noise exposure (1926.52):
PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE
DURATION PER DAY, HOURS
SOUND LEVEL dBA SLOW RESPONSE
8
90
6
92
4
95
3
97
2
100
1.5
102
1
105
0.5
110
<0.25
115
Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused by long listening periods. A
simple rule to follow is the longer you listen the lower the average volume should be.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don’t under-
stand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down. Remember that
your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.
Most importantly - don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound - this
will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results.
Recommended headphone impedance is 50-600 ohms.
WARRANTY
1.
Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.
End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation.
Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided
such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.
Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.
2.
If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective
by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof
is materially affected the Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and
subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any compo-
nents replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.
3.
Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer
or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.
4.
This warranty shall only be available if:
a) the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft’s manual; and
b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and
c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts
maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; and
d) the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such operating
supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s recommenda
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tions.
5.
Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chemical or
electro-chemical or electrical influences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-con
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ditioning or humidity control.
6.
The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.
7.
End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect any other
rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.
