SoundCraft SPIRIT FOLIO User Manual page 5

Turn to the right to boost high (treble) frequencies,
adding crispness to cymbals, vocals and
electronic instruments. Turn to the left to cut these
frequencies, reducing hiss or distorted consonants
which can occur with certain types of microphone.
Set the knob in the centre-detented position for a
neutral EQ response.
There are two knobs which work together to form a SWEPT MID EQ. The lower knob provides boost and cut, just
like the HF EQ knob, but the frequency at which this occurs is set by the upper knob over a wide range. This
allows some truly creative improvement of the signal in live situations, because this mid band covers the range of
most vocals. Listen carefully as you use these controls together to find how particular characteristics of a vocal
signal can be enhanced or reduced. Set the lower knob to the centre-detented position for a neutral EQ
response.
This is similar to the Aux Send 1
control, but is always POST-FADE.
The linear FADER gives you smooth control of the
overall signal level in the channel strip, allowing
precise balancing of the various source signals
being mixed to the Master Section. It is important to
set up the input GAIN correctly to give full travel
(i.e. maximum control) on the fader. See the `Initial
Setting Up' section on page 10 for help in setting a
suitable signal level.
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This is used to set up a separate mix for FOLDBACK, EFFECTS or recording, and the combination
of all the Aux 1 Sends is mixed to the Aux 1 Output. For Effects it is useful for this to fade up and
down with the FADER (this is called POST-FADE), but for Foldback or Monitor feeds it is important
for the send to be independent of the FADER (this is called PRE-FADE). The Master Section AUX1
PRE switch allows you to chose pre- or post-fade across the whole mixer as required. Leave the
knob turned down when not in use.
The Equaliser (EQ) allows fine manipulation of the sound, particularly
to improve the sound in live PA applications where the original signal
is often far from ideal.
There are three sections (HF , MID & LF) giving the sort of control
usually only found on much larger mixers. The EQ knobs can have a
dramatic effect on the sound, so use them sparingly and listen carefully
to the result.
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This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the
Right and Left MIX outputs, allowing you to move the source
smoothly across the stereo image. When the control is
turned fully right or left you are able to place the signal to
either left or right of the output.
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When the PFL (Pre-Fade-Listen) switch is pressed the pre-fade
channel signal is fed to the monitor output or headphones,
replacing the normal source (either Mix or Tape Return).
You use this switch to listen to a channel signal without
affecting the mixer outputs, to check the signal quality or
simply to check that it is there! You would also use the PFL
switch to set the input GAIN, and this is explained on page
10 - `Initial Setting Up'.
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