SoundCraft Si Expression Quick Start Manual

SoundCraft Si Expression Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 ® HARMAN Quick Start Guide v1.0...
  • Page 2 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (THE ONE TOUCH EASY MIX) KEYS FADER LAYER KEYS FADERGLOW™ PATCHING & FADER LAYERS Si EXPRESSION 1 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si EXPRESSION 2 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si EXPRESSION 3 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si EXPRESSION Fader Output Patching & Layers: MIXING TO MAIN L&R BUSES...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    NOTE: It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
  • Page 5 This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Soundcraft Si Expression Quick Start Guide 1112...
  • Page 6: Safety Symbol Guide

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING Contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels. Soundcraft Si Expression Quick Start Guide 1112...
  • Page 7 ‘factory defaults’. For full details on how to use all the features of your product please download the full user guide and any supplements from the Si EXPRESSION pages of the web site www.soundcraft.com NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use.
  • Page 8: Si Expression Key Features

    Si EXPRESSION KEY FEATURES The SI EXPRESSION series includes many unique technological and operational qualities which include: MIC pre amps from the renowned Vi series. • Soundcraft 4-band EQ on all inputs and outputs. • ™ Fader Glow illumination on all faders.
  • Page 9: Si Expression Control Surface And Connector Overview

    Si EXPRESSION Rear Panel Si EXPRESSION 2 shown: Recallable Mic/Line Inputs x24 (16 on Si Expression 1 and 32 on Si Expression 3) 16x Analogue Line Out Word Clock and MIDI In & OUT Option card slot AES IN &...
  • Page 10: Totem™ (The One Touch Easy Mix) Keys

    NOTE: A second press of the active MTX key allows individual contributions to be sent from left, right and mono buses to Matrix 'n' from faders 12, 13 & 14 (Si Expression 1), faders 20, 21 & 22 (Si Expression 2) and 28, 29 and 30 (Si Expression 3).
  • Page 11: Fader Layer Keys

    Stereo input patched as an FX return or contribution from an input to an FX mix. Magenta: Stereo input patched to a line source other than an FX processor. White: Linked mono channel. Soundcraft Si Expression Quick Start Guide 1112...
  • Page 12: Patching & Fader Layers

    PATCHING AND FADER LAYERS The fader layers on Si EXPRESSION are arranged in a simple and logical form, by default the fader layers are as follows: A: Nominally first bank of mono channels (1-14 EXPRESSION 1, 1-22 EXPRESSION 2, •...
  • Page 13: Si Expression Fader Output Patching & Layers

    Si EXPRESSION OUTPUT PATCHING & LAYERS: As all Si EXPRESSION models offer the same level of output processing and number of physical output all models have almost identical Output Layers & Patching systems: MIXES 1-14 > Fader Layer C faders 1-14 > Analogue Line Out 1-14. .
  • Page 14: Mixing To Main L&R Buses

    MONO/SEL fader is lit and the FaderGlow has changed colour to Yellow, this is now Mix 1 Master fader. 4. Raise the channel faders and balance your mix, note that the Si EXPRESSION has already SOLOd the bus for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys.
  • Page 15: Mixing To Fx Buses

    MTX1 Master fader. 3. Raise fader#1 (Mix 1) to send Mix 1 to the Matrix; Note that the Si EXPRESSION has already SOLOd Matrix 1 for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys.
  • Page 16: Quick Hints & Tips

    Security — The default administrator password is: password (lower case). Only lock • the console if you have the password to unlock it again! Soundcraft Si Expression Quick Start Guide 1112...
  • Page 17: Power Off

    POWER OFF The Si EXPRESSION incorporates a safety feature to prevent the power ‘accidently’ being turned off. To shut down the console: 1. Press and hold the POWER key for ~2 seconds, the power light will flash orange. 2. To confirm the shut down press the POWER key again whilst the light is flashing.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    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;...
  • Page 19 OUT-OF-WARRANTY PRODUCTS For out-of-warranty consoles purchased in the United Kingdom, please contact the Customer Services Department (e-mail: soundcraft.csd@harman.com) at the factory in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Telephone +44 (0)1707 665000. For all other out-of-warranty consoles, please contact the appropriate territorial distributor.
  • Page 20 ® HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom +44 (0)1707 665000 www.soundcraft.com...

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