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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.
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.
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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...
(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...
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‘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.
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.
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 &...
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).
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...
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, •...
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. .
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.
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.
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...
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.
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;...
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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.
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® 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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