Grp/Aux 1-8 & Fx Returns - SoundCraft MH2 User Manual

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Grp/Aux 1-8 & FX Returns
The key to the dual-purpose capability of the MH2 is the reversible signal path which allows
either the Group or the Aux Output signal to be controlled by a linear fader, and have access
to an insert point.
For FOH applications, the groups are required on faders for subgrouping duties, and the
insert point allows external EQ or dynamics to be used on the group. The Aux sends in this
application will be used for FX sends, so rotary master controls are appropriate.
By pressing the recessed GRP/AUX ON FDR button (1), thereby changing it to AUX mode,
the console is set up for Stage Monitor use, where the Aux Output is controlled by the fader,
and has use of the insert point for EQ insertion. Meanwhile the group output is swapped to the
rotary fader.
It is possible to swap the fader mode for each of the 8 outputs individually, allowing a combination
of subgroups and monitor sends on faders. This flexibility is essential when doing monitor
mixes from FOH.
Group Path –SWAP not pressed
FX RET
TB/OSC
GRP SUM
Fader Output Section
Each of the 8 Fader master sections comprises a 60mm fader (2) which feeds either the
Group or Aux signals to their respective balanced XLRs on the rear panel. A pre-fade balanced
insert point, via separate 1/4" jacks, allows insertion of EQ or dynamics. Each fader knob is
colour co-ordinated with its Aux bus send control for easy identification when controlling Monitor
mixes, and the 12-segment bargraph meter (3) at the top of the module provides line-of-sight
metering of any fader-controlled output.
The TB (osc) button (4) routes talkback or tone from the central talkback/oscillator section to
whichever output is being controlled by the fader.
Illuminated Mute (5) and AFL solo (6) buttons are provided for each fader.
If stereo subgroups or In-Ear sends are in use, the AFLs can be linked as a stereo pair by
pressing both adjacent buttons at the same time; when linked, the AFL appears as a stereo
AFL in the stereo wedge & phones outputs. Once a pair of AFLs are linked they stay linked
until the two AFL buttons are pressed simultaneously again. Linked pairs remain linked even
if the console is powered down and then powered up again.
Group to Mix Section
The Group signal path, regardless of whether it is controlled by the fader or not, can always be
routed to the main mix busses using the MIX (7) and C (8) switches and the PAN (9) control.
INS
SWAP(a)
Also linked to Swap (c) and (d)
Meter
Fdr
MUTE
SWAP(b)
GRP AFL
GRP>LRC
GRP>MTX
GRP O/P
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