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MINI STAGEBOX 16
User & Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 ® HARMAN MINI STAGEBOX 16 User & Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Part No. 5038776 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY NOTICES SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND FEATURES MINI STAGEBOX FRONT PANEL MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Vi2-Vi6 RANGE CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SAFETY NOTICES FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO AVOID INVALIDATION OF THE WARRANTY PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully. WARNINGS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the safety earth be disconnected from the mains lead. The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use. If any part of the mains cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced.
  • Page 6: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). The lifespan of assemblies contain ing such components can be drastically reduced by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please observe the following rules when handling ESD sensitive components: •...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 8: Working Safely With Sound

    WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND Although your new unit will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through a PA system or headphones can damage hearing over time. The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on occupational noise exposure (1926.52): PERMISSIBLE NOISE EXPOSURE DURATION PER DAY,...
  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES The Mini Stagebox 16 is ideal for for expanding the I/O capabilities of any of the Vi or Si range of consoles regardless of whether that I/O is needed locally or hundreds of metres away on the stage. The Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 requires only 2U of rack space and, in this tiny footprint, provides 16 recallable mic/line inputs and 8 balanced line outputs, all lifted directly from the Vi1 and the larger Compact Stagebox.
  • Page 10: Mini Stagebox Front Panel

    MINI STAGEBOX FRONT PANEL 1. MIC/LINE IN 1-16 - CARD A 3. MADI CARD (OPTICAL OR CAT5) 2. LINE OUT 1-8 - CARD <TBD> 4. 48V PHANTOM POWER INDICATOR MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL 1. AC INLET AND POWER SWITCH Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 11: Mounting Mini Stagebox 16

    MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX 16 When installed in a 19" rack mount ensure all four mounting holes are used. If mounted with other equipment that may get hot (~power requirement of ‘other’ equipment >100W) it is recommended to leave a 1U gap between the equipment.
  • Page 12: Connecting It Up

    CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX 16 CONNECTING TO VI2-VI6 RANGE CONSOLES Note: Connections from the local rack to the Mini Stagebox 16 may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options. Local Rack MINI Stagebox 16 Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 13: Mini Stagebox Connecting To Si Or Vi1 Consoles

    MINI STAGEBOX 16 CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES • Connections from the console to the Mini Stagebox 16 may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options. • For Si1, 2 and 3 consoles, including their ‘PLUS’ variants, read the Si Option Slot and Option Card User Guide if using more than 1 option card in the console.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    MINI STAGEBOX TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Mic / Line Input to any Output: +0/-1dB, 20Hz – 20kHz T.H.D. Mic Sensitivity -30dBu: < 0.01% @ 1kHz Noise Residual noise: -85dBu Mic Input E.I.N. (maximum gain): -125dBu (150Ω source) Mix noise, masters at unity: <...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    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 16 ® HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom...

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