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achieve satisfactory input level setting without feedback, check
microphone and speaker placement and repeat the exercise.  If
feedback persists, it may be necessary to use a Graphic Equaliser
to reduce the system response at particular resonant frequencies.

Note:

The initial settings should only be regarded as a starting point for your
mix. It is important to remember that many factors affect the sound dur-
ing a live performance, for instance the size of the audience!
You are now ready to start building the mix and this should be done
progressively, listening carefully for each component in the mix and watch-
ing the meters for any hint of overload.  If this occurs, back off the appro-
priate Channel Fader slightly until the level is out of the red segments, or
adjust the Master Faders.
Remember that the mixer is a mixer, not an amplifier.  Increasing the
overall level is the job of the amplifier, and if it is impossible to provide
adequate level, it is probable that the amplifier is too small for the appli-
cation.  Choose your amplifier carefully, and do not try to compensate for
lack of power by using the mixer to increase output level.

Note:

The level of any source signal in the final output is affected by many
factors, principally the Input Gain control, Channel Fader and Mix Faders.
You should try to use only as much microphone gain as required to achieve
a good balance between signals, with the faders set as described above.
If the input gain is set too high, the channel fader will need to be pulled
down too far in compensation to leave enough travel for successful mix-
ing and there is a greater risk of feedback because small fader move-
ments will have a very significant effect on output level.  Also there will be
a chance of distortion as the signal overloads the  channel and causes
clipping.
If the gain is set too low, you will not find enough gain on the faders to
bring the signal up to an adequate level, and backgound hiss will be
more noticeable.
This is illustrated below:

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Страница 1: ...1 User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide User Guide TM TM...

Страница 2: ...ver arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electroni...

Страница 3: ...18 MASTER SECTION 21 Lexicon FX PROCESSOR OVERVIEW 22 FX OPERATION 22 FX PROCESSOR CONTROLS 23 REVERBS 24 REVERB CONTROLS 25 DELAYS 26 DELAY CONTROLS 26 MODULATED EFFECTS 27 FACTORY RESET 29 EFFECTS...

Страница 4: ...hin the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTIONS The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert t...

Страница 5: ...to your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs conven ience receptacles and the point where t...

Страница 6: ...e objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilat...

Страница 7: ...e employed in the EFX bring ing you the great Soundcraft quality in a small format console without compro mise You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the dat...

Страница 8: ...EQ STAGE Adjust these controls to change the signal tone the character of the signal 6 AUX 1 SEND Adjust this control to change the level of the signal to an artist s monitors headphones in ear stage...

Страница 9: ...the input modules to be either pre or post fade 22 STEREO INPUTS Jack These two inputs can be used to connect line level stereo inputs from key boards sound modules samplers computer based audio cards...

Страница 10: ...by wiring up the jacks as shown although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick up on the cable Note that the ring must be grounded if the source is unba...

Страница 11: ...Inserts The unbalanced pre fade Mix insert point is a break in the output signal path to allow the connection of for example a compressor limiter or graphic equal iser The Insert is a 3 pole A gauge j...

Страница 12: ...nd loops ensure that all cable screens and other signal earths are connected to ground only at their source and not at both ends If the use of unbalanced connections is unavoidable you can minimise no...

Страница 13: ...ifferent outputs or to auxiliary sends to identify problems on the Master section Compare a suspect channel with an adjacent channel which has been set up identically Use PFL to monitor the signal in...

Страница 14: ...14 BLOCK DIAGRAM...

Страница 15: ...ut you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown below al though you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible Unplug anything in the MIC input if you want to use this socke...

Страница 16: ...the knob in the centre detented position when not required MID EQ There are two knobs which work together to form a SWEPT MID EQ The lower knob provides 15dB of boost and cut just like the HF EQ knob...

Страница 17: ...el in the channel strip allows precise bal ancing of the various source signals being mixed to the Master Section You get most control when the input GAIN is set up correctly giving full travel on the...

Страница 18: ...giving 15dB of boost or cut at 12kHz MF EQ Turn to the right to boost mid frequencies turn to the left to cut these frequencies The centre frquency of the MID EQ is 720Hz LF EQ Turn to the right to bo...

Страница 19: ...ection It is important that the input level is set correctly to give maximum travel on the fader which should normally be used at around the 0 mark See the Initial Setup section on page 31 for help in...

Страница 20: ...you a constant warning of excessive peaks in the signal which might cause overloading Aim to keep the signal within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance Similarly if the output leve...

Страница 21: ...the Monitor output levels 13 HEADPHONES JACK The PHONES output is a 3 pole A gauge jack wired as a stereo output as shown ideally for headphones of 150 or greater 8 headphones are not recommended 14...

Страница 22: ...lect knob to choose a program Note that the console has 32 programs which are held in two banks of 16 programs There are individual BANK A and BANK B LED s to indicate which bank is currently active W...

Страница 23: ...ng to the required pro gram will initiate the loading of the program which take approximately 1 second The knob can be rotated clockwise or anticlockwise and will alternate between BANK A and BANK B e...

Страница 24: ...erb A Plate reverb is a large thin sheet of metal suspended upright under tension on springs Transducers at tached to the plate transmit a signal that makes the plate vibrate causing sounds to appear...

Страница 25: ...er acting as a microphone connected by a simple set of springs The characteristic boing of a spring is an important component of many classic rock and rockabilly guitar sounds REVERB CONTROLS Pre Dela...

Страница 26: ...the tape moving in the space between the record and playback heads while delay time was adjusted by changing the speed of the tape loop Although very musical sounding wow and flutter combined with a s...

Страница 27: ...ond tap occurs later than they did at the 12 o clock position When the knob is turned clockwise the first tap occurs later and the second tap occurs earlier Depth This controls the intensity of modula...

Страница 28: ...r Knob 1 Speed Controls the modulation rate of the Tremolo Panner Knob 2 Depth Controls the intensity of the volume amplitude change Knob 3 Phase Controls whether the amplitude change occurs in both c...

Страница 29: ...nd right channel waveforms out of phase resulting in a leftto right panning motion This effect shifts the frequency spectrum of the input signal Altering the pitch of a sound produces a wide range eff...

Страница 30: ...TIME RANGE 275ms 20ms 2 5s FEEDBACK 15 0 99 H DUCK THRESHOLD 6dB 70 0dB 18 DIGITAL DELAY TIME RANGE 800ms 20ms 5 0s FEEDBACK 20 0 99 H DUCK THRESHOLD 8dB 70 0dB 19 TAPE DELAY TIME RANGE 500ms 20ms 5...

Страница 31: ...ne as close as physically possible to the source to cut out unwanted sur rounding sounds allow a lower gain setting on the mixer and avoid feedback Also a well chosen and well placed microphone should...

Страница 32: ...er and if it is impossible to provide adequate level it is probable that the amplifier is too small for the appli cation Choose your amplifier carefully and do not try to compensate for lack of power...

Страница 33: ...33 APPLICATIONS APPLICATION 1 LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT APPLICATION 2 MULTISPEAKER APPLICATIONS This configuration demonstrates how multiple speaker configurations can be driven by the EFX...

Страница 34: ...impaired it is assumed that the FX processor isn t being used in this configuration Aux 1 output is used to generate foldback monitoring for the speaker singer The main outputs are used to drive the m...

Страница 35: ...CATION 4 RECORDING The insert points on channels 1 8 may be used to feed a multitrack recorder as shown link the send and return signals The Mix outputs are used for a preliminary stereo mix on a DAT...

Страница 36: ...device with frequency Gain The amount of amplication in level of the signal Headroom The available signal range above the nominal level before clipping occurs Impedance balancing A technique used on u...

Страница 37: ...ponse Spill Acoustic interference from other sources Transient A momentary rise in the signal level Unbalanced A method of audio connection which uses a single wire and the cable screen as the signal...

Страница 38: ...38 TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS...

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Страница 40: ...40 MARK UP SHEETS You may freely copy these pages and use them to record the settings used for particular applications gigs...

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Страница 42: ...The part numbers for the kits are RW5745 RACK MOUNTING KIT EFX8 RW5746 RACK MOUNTING KIT EFX12 Note a rack extender is included in the EFX8 rack mounting kit to make the console fit into a 19 frame s...

Страница 43: ...Q Mono inputs HF 12kHz 15dB MF swept 150Hz 3 5kHz 15dB LF 80Hz 15dB Q 1 5 EQ Stereo inputs HF 12kHz 15dB MF 720Hz 15dB LF 80Hz 15dB Power Consumption Less than 35W Operating Conditions Temperature Ran...

Страница 44: ...o and from the Dealer or Soundcraft and postage must be prepaid 4 This warranty shall only be valid if a the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcra...

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