SoundCraft M16 User Manual

SoundCraft M16 User Manual

Nano series, multi-channel analog mixing console

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USER GUIDE

NANO SERIES
MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXING CONSOLE
M16 / M24
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® USER GUIDE NANO SERIES MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXING CONSOLE M16 / M24 ®...
  • 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: Safety Instructions

    Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth. • All maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, • authorized agents. Soundcraft cannot accept...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® Index Introductions - M16 / M24 ..................................06 Quick Start ......................................07 Product Overview ....................................08 Controls and Features ..................................09 Effect Presets ..................................... 17 Specifications ..................................... 18 Dimensions ......................................19 Block Diagram ....................................20 Audio Connectors ....................................21...
  • Page 6: Introductions - M16 / M24

    7-band GEQ and an insert point. M16 and M24 accommodate all the control and connection elements in a robust steel case and install connectors built from metallic materials of highest industrial standards. Compact and ultra-light build, cutting-edge design, and acclaimed SOUNDCRAFT artisan- ship make NANO an optimal choice for band gigging, studio recording or fixed installation.
  • Page 7: Quick Start

    11. When the OUTPUT LEVEL meter registers the red segment, slightly lower the output signal level using the MAIN MIX control. Electronic Guitar Microphone Headphone Electronic Keyboard Media Player USB Memory Connection Example Amplifier Footswitch Monitor Speakers Main Speakers NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    ® Product Overview (M24 is shown) NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    ® Controls and Features The following features are applicable to both M16 and M24. In case where different features need to be described for each model, M16 will be described first, followed by M24 1. MIC INPUT JACKS (CH 1 to CH 11/12 for M16, CH 1 to CH 19/20 for M24) These MIC input uses balanced XLR-type input jacks and are designed to accepts BAL- ANCED or UNBALANCED signals.
  • Page 10 11. EQ CONTROLS There are 3-band EQ with sweepable MID on all mono input channels (CH 1-8 for M16; CH 1-16 for M24): HI, MID and LOW band. There are 4-band fixed frequency EQ on the stereo channels (CH 9-16 for M16;...
  • Page 11 GROUP 3-4 or MAIN MIX L-R, and will also be affected by the PAN switch. 20. PFL Each channel is equipped with a PFL switch. When pressed down, the channel signal will be routed to CTRL ROOM / PHONES outputs and the PFL LED will illuminate. NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 12 This control is used to assign the signal from FX to MAIN MIX output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB. 30. OUTPUT LEVEL METER The 12-segment three-color LED meter are provided to monitor the overall output signal level. Aim to keep the signal within the NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 13 This LED illuminates when the phantom power (at the rear panel) is switched on. 39. EQ OFF / ON Press down the switch will engage the Stereo Graphic EQ for the MAIN MIX. Release the switch will bypass the Stereo Graphic NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 14 The channel INSERT point uses a ¼” jack and is a break in the channel signal path just before the EQ section, allowing limiters, compressors, special equalizers or other signal processing units to be added in the signal path. NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 15 This USB port is used to connect the mixer to work with a digital audio system or computer-based digital audio workstation for playback or recording. When it is playback mode, it connects to the stereo channel of CH 13/14 of M16 or CH 21/22 of M24.
  • Page 16 POWER Press and hold the button for 2-3 seconds will turn on or off the USB player. h. DISPLAY The LCD screen displays all the USB player information and status. NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 17: Effect Presets

    Simulate to play with another person carrying out the Decay time: 1.5~2.9s 80~89 Flanger+Verb same notes on the same instrument and reverb. Rate: 0.8Hz~2.52Hz Pre-delay: 23~55ms 90~99 Large Hall Simulate a large acoustic space of the sound. Decay time: 3.6~5.4s NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    100 V-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input Physical Net weight 6.59 kg 9.18 kg Gross weight 8.2 kg 11.2 kg Dimensions 504.62 x 425.00 x 88.34 mm 724.62 x 425.00 x 88.34 mm NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 19: Dimensions

    ® Dimensions Measured in mm NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 20: Block Diagram

    ® Block Diagram NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    (Enables the Insert to be used as a Direct Output while maintaining the channel signal flow) 1/4" Mono (TS) Jack Plug Ring=Return Signal Sleeve Ring Strain Clamp Tip=Send Signal Sleeve=Ground/Screen Use for Pre-Gain Channel Inserts 1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 22 ® NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE 09/2017...

This manual is also suitable for:

M24

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