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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE ®...
  • Page 3 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 4 Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents. Part No. BD10.531000 Issue 1210 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Informa- tion in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................4 SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE....................6 INTRODUCTION........................11 THE 60-SECOND GUIDE - MFXi..................12 THE 60-SECOND GUIDE - MPMi..................14 WIRING UP.........................16 BLOCK DIAGRAM - MFXi....................20 BLOCK DIAGRAM - MPMi....................21 MONO INPUT CHANNELS (MFXi shown)................22 STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (MFXi shown)..............25 MASTER SECTION (MFXi)....................28 MASTER SECTION (MPMi)....................29 Lexicon®...

  • Page 6: 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 7 No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the safety earth be disconnected from the mains lead.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbol Guide

    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...
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  • Page 10 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Lisez ces instructions. Conservez ces instructions. Respectez toutes les consignes de sécurité. Suivez toutes les instructions. N’utilisez pas cet appareil près d’une source liquide. Nettoyez l’appareil uniquement avec un tissu sec. N’obstruez pas les ouïes de ventilation. Installez uniquement en suivant les recom- mandations du fabricant.
  • Page 11 ATTENTION : Pour réduire les risques d’incendie ou d’électrocution, n’exposez pas ce produit à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Ce produit ne doit être exposé à aucune source liquide, et aucun contenant rempli de liquide, tel un vase, ne doit être déposé sur celui-ci. Ne placez aucune source à...
  • Page 12 Pour assurer votre sécurité et éviter toute annulation de la garantie, veuillez lire attentivement les paragraphes repérés par ces symboles de sécurité. GUIDE DES SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ Pour assurer votre sécurité et éviter toute annulation de la garantie, veuillez lire attentivement les paragraphes repérés par ces symboles de sécurité.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft MPMi/MFXi mixer. The MPMi and MFXi ranges are our most cost-effective mixing solutions, bringing you all the features and performance that you expect from a Soundcraft product, at an extraordinarily low price. The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use.

  • Page 14: The 60-Second Guide - Mfxi

    THE 60-SECOND GUIDE - MFXi To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 60-second guide. Here you can find quick information on any feature of the console. This shows the MFXi console. MUTE PHANTOM PO WER MONITOR OUT SUB OUT MONO...
  • Page 15 this to monitor the post-EQ signal from the channel. 12 MIX/SUB SWITCH When this switch is up, the channel’s post-pan-pot signal is routed to the Mix (left and right) buses. When the switch is depressed, the post-pan-pot signal is routed to the Sub-group (left and right) buses.

  • Page 16: The 60-Second Guide - Mpmi

    THE 60-SECOND GUIDE - MPMi To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 60-second guide. Here you can find quick information on any feature of the console. . PHANTOM POWER MONITOR OUT SUB OUT MONO MONO MIX-L LINE...
  • Page 17 12 PEAK LED This is used to indicate that the signal is close to distorting (clipping) on a specific channel. 13 SP LED The SP LED glows when a signal is present. The feed point for the LED is post-insert, pre-EQ.

  • Page 18: Wiring Up

    WIRING UP Mic Input The MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whether from delicate vocals requiring the best low-noise performance, or drum kits needing maximum headroom. Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE.

  • Page 19: Mix Output

    A ‘Y’ lead may be required to connect to equipment with separate send and return jacks as shown below: Stereo Inputs STEREO 1/2 These accept 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4”) jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically ground the ‘cold’ input. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or as returns from process- ing units.
  • Page 20 Polarity (Phase) You will probably be familiar with the concept of polarity in electrical signals and this is of particular importance to balanced audio signals. Just as a balanced signal is highly effective at cancelling out unwanted interference, so two microphones pick- ing up the same signal can cancel out, or cause serious degradation of the signal if one of the cables has the +ve and -ve wires reversed.
  • Page 21 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 22: Block Diagram - Mfxi

    BLOCK DIAGRAM - MFXi FX (POST) AUX2 POST AUX2 PRE AUX1 PRE GRP(RIGHT) GRP (LEFT) MIX(RIGHT) MIX(LEFT) PFL / AFL PFL / AFL ENABLE Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 23: Block Diagram - Mpmi

    BLOCK DIAGRAM - MPMi AUX 3 POST AUX2 POST AUX2 PRE AUX1 PRE GRP(RIGHT) GRP (LEFT) MIX(RIGHT) MIX(LEFT) PFL / AFL PFL / AFL ENABLE Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 24: Mono Input Channels (Mfxi Shown)

    MONO INPUT CHANNELS (MFXi shown) 1 Mic Input The MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals. Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics are best because these will be LOW IMPEDANCE. You can use low-cost HIGH LINE IMPEDANCE mics, but the level of background noise will be higher.
  • Page 25 5 Gain This knob sets how much of the source signal is sent to the rest of the mixer. Too high, and the signal will distort as it overloads the channel. Too low, and the level of any background hiss will be more noticeable and you may not be able to get enough signal level to the output of the mixer.
  • Page 26 3.5k 8 FX SEND (MFXi only) AUX1 AUX1 This control sets the level of the post-fade signal being sent to the FX bus; from there it is routed to the FX processor. The FX Send is fixed post-fader. AUX2 9 PAN This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Left and Right MIX buses, allowing AUX3 you to move the source smoothly across the stereo image.

  • Page 27: Stereo Input Channels (Mfxi Shown)

    STEREO INPUT CHANNELS (MFXi shown) 1 INPUTS STEREO 1/2 [MONO] These inputs accept 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4”) jacks. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, tape machines or processing units. The inputs are BALANCED for low noise and top quality from professional equipment, but you STEREO 1 can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown in the ‘Wiring Up’...
  • Page 28 5 FX SEND (MFXi) This control sets the level of the post-fade signal being sent to the FX bus; from there it is routed to the FX processor. The FX Send is always post-fader. 6 BALANCE This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Left and Right MIX buses, allowing you to balance the source in the stereo image.
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  • Page 30: Master Section (Mfxi)

    MASTER SECTION (MFXi) MUTE PHANTOM POWER MONITOR OUT SUB OUT MONO MIX-L AUX1 AUX2 FX BUS 2TRK 2TRK LEVEL MIX-R HEADPHONES [MONO] TO MIX STEREO RETURN MNTR LEVEL LEVEL AUX1 AUX2 POST MNTR MIX / SOLO LEVEL SUB TO SOLO SUB-L SUB-R Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 31: Master Section (Mpmi)

    MASTER SECTION (MPMi) PHANTOM POWER MONITOR OUT SUB OUT MONO MONO MIX-L AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 2TRK 2TRK LEVEL MIX-R HEADPHONES TO MIX MNTR LEVEL AUX1 AUX2 POST AUX3 MNTR MIX / SOLO LEVEL SUB TO SOLO SUB-L SUB-R Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...
  • Page 32 1 POWER INDICATOR This LED lights to show when power is connected to the console. 2 PHANTOM POWER Many professional condenser mics need PHANTOM POWER, which is a method of sending a powering voltage down the same wires as the mic signal. Press the switch to enable the +48V power to all of the MIC inputs. The adjacent LED illuminates when the power is active.
  • Page 33 12 METERS & SOLO LED The three-colour peak reading BARGRAPH METERS normally show the level of the signal(s) selected by the monitor source-select switches, giving you a constant warning of excessive peaks in the signal(s) which might cause overloading. Aim to keep the signal within the amber segments at peak levels for best performance. Similarly, if the output level is too low and hardly registering at all on the meters, the level of background noise may become significant.
  • Page 34 23 PRE/POST SWITCH This switch globally selects the AUX 2 feeds on all the input modules to be either pre-fade or post-fade. 24 AUX OUTPUTS 1 & 2 (and 3 on MPMi) These outputs are on 3-pole 6.35mm (1/4”) jacks and are balanced. The following controls are found on the MFXi Console only For detailed instructions on using the FX Processor see the section which starts on the next page.

  • Page 35: Lexicon® Fx Processor Overview

    Lexicon® FX PROCESSOR OVERVIEW The effects within the console have been designed with both live sound reinforcement and home recording in mind. Featuring the deep, rich reverb algorithms that Lexicon® are renowned for the effects processor offers increased versatility and high quality effects, all instantly accessible via the extremely intuitive front panel controls.

  • Page 36: Fx Processor Controls (Mfxi Only)

    FX PROCESSOR CONTROLS (MFXi only) 1. Tempo Button - Tapping this button twice sets the Delay Time of the selected program. The LED flashes to indicate current tempo. Can be tapped in time with 24-BIT DIGITAL EFFECTS PROCESSOR A: PRE-DEL music source to synchronise the delay.

  • Page 37: Reverbs

    REVERBS Reverberation (or “reverb” for short) is the complex effect created by the way we perceive sound in an en- closed space. When sound waves encounter an object or boundary, they don’t just stop. Some of the sound is absorbed by the object, but most of the sound is reflected or is diffused. In an enclosed space, reverb is dependent on many features of that space, including the size, shape and the type of materials that line the walls.

  • Page 38: Reverb Controls

    Reverse Reverb Reverse reverb works in the opposite fashion from normal reverb. Whereas a normal reverb has the loudest series of reflections heard first that then become quieter over time, the Reverse reverb has the softest reflec- tions (essentially the tail of the reverb) heard first, and then grows louder over time until they abruptly cut off. Ambience Reverb Ambience is used to simulate the effect of a small or medium sized room without noticeable decay.

  • Page 39: Delays

    Diffusion Controls the initial echo density. High settings of Diffusion result in high initial echo density, and low settings cause low initial density. In a real-world situation, irregular walls cause high diffusion, while large flat walls cause low diffusion. For drums and percussion, try using higher Diffusion settings. Shape This control helps give a sense of both room shape and room size.

  • Page 40: Delay Controls

    DELAY CONTROLS Time Range Controls the length of the delay relative to Tap Tempo. At the 12 o’clock position, delay repeats are synchro- nous with the Tempo light (represented by a Quarter Note); lower values create faster repeats, higher values increase the time between repeats.

  • Page 41: Factory Reset

    Knob 2: Depth Controls the amount of pitch shifting for each voice. Lower settings provide subtle thickening and warmth to a track, while higher settings give a more pronounced, multi-voice effect. Knob 3: Voices Controls the number of additional Chorus voices. Up to 8 voices can be added, continuously variable in 100 individual steps.

  • Page 42: Effects Data Chart

    EFFECTS DATA CHART Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 43: Mfxi/Mpmi Typical Specifications

    MFXi/MPMi TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response Mic / Line Input to any Output ..........+/-1.5dB, 20Hz – 20kHz T.H.D. Mic Sensitivity -30dBu, +14dBu @ Mix output ......< 0.01% @ 1kHz Noise Mic Input E.I.N. (maximum gain) ......……..-126.5dBu (150Ω source) Aux, Mix and Masters (@ 0dB, faders down)........………< -82dBu Crosstalk (@ 1kHz) Channel Mute....................>...

  • Page 44: Using Your Mfxi/Mpmi Console

    USING YOUR MFXi/MPMi CONSOLE The final output from your sound system can only ever be as good as the weakest link in the chain, and especially important is the quality of the source signal because this is the starting point of the chain. Just as you need to become familiar with the control functions of your mixer, so you must recognise the importance of correct choice of inputs, microphone placement and input channel settings.
  • Page 45 • Repeat this procedure on other channels as required. As more channels are added to the mix, the meters may move into the red section. Adjust the overall level using the Master Faders if necessary. • Listen carefully for the characteristic sound of “feedback”. If you cannot achieve satisfactory input level setting without feedback, check microphone and speaker placement and repeat the exercise.

  • Page 46: Mfxi Mark-Up Sheets

    MFXi MARK-UP SHEETS You may freely copy this page, and use it to record the settings used for particular applications/gigs. Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 47: Mpmi Mark-Up Sheets

    MPMi MARK-UP SHEETS You may freely copy this page, and use it to record the settings used for particular applications/gigs. Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 48: Fitting Optional Rack-Mount Brackets

    FITTING OPTIONAL RACK-MOUNT BRACKETS The rack-mount kit is included with the MFXi12/2 and MPMi12/2. For MFXi8/2 the rack-mount bracket kit is part number RW5765. This may also be used on the MFXi 20/2 and MPMi 20/2 for furniture mounting. WARNING: ensure that the mixer is disconnected from the mains supply and all other equipment before fitting the rack-mounting brackets.

  • Page 49: Dimensions

    Fitting the Extender Plate (MFXi8 ONLY) The extender plate is fitted to the rackmounting bracket as shown below with M6 screws/cage nuts. Attach captive rack nuts at points Attach rack bolts through points and into fitted rack nuts at points A .

  • Page 50: Applications

    APPLICATIONS APPLICATION 1 - LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...
  • Page 51 APPLICATION 2 - MULTISPEAKER APPLICATIONS This configuration demonstrates how multiple speaker configurations can be driven by the MFXi. Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...
  • Page 52 APPLICATION 3 - PLACES OF WORSHIP This configuration uses the Aux 2 output to drive an induction loop for the hard of hearing. Aux 1 output is used to generate foldback monitoring for the speaker/singer. The main outputs are used to drive the main speaker system.
  • Page 53 APPLICATION 4 - RECORDING The insert points on channels 1-8 may be used to feed a multitrack recorder as shown (link the send and return signals). The Mix outputs are used for a preliminary stereo mix on a DAT recorder. Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...

  • Page 54: Typical Connecting Leads

    TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...
  • Page 55 ‘Y’ Cables (Balanced) Where used … Aux, Mix outputs Ring Sleeve SLEEVE RING Ring Sleeve RING SLEEVE Ring Sleeve SLEEVE RING Ring Sleeve RING SLEEVE Headphone Separator Note: for every doubling of headphones the load impedance is halved. Do not go below 32 Ohms. Ring Sleeve Ring...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    GLOSSARY After-fade listen: a function that allows the operator to monitor the post-fade signal in a channel independently of the main mix. Auxiliary send An output from the console comprising a mix of signals from channels derived inde- pendently of the main stereo mix. Balance The relative levels of the left and right channels of a stereo signal.
  • Page 57 Pre-fade The point in the signal path before a fader, and therefore unaffected by the fader position. Rolloff A fall in gain at the extremes of the frequency response. Shelving An equaliser response affecting all frequencies above or below the break frequency i.e.

  • Page 58: Warranty

    WARRANTY Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd . End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.
  • Page 59 Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue 1210...
  • Page 60 ® SOUNDCRAFT SOUNDCRAFT USA A Division of Harman International Industries Ltd 8500 Balboa Boulevard Cranborne House, Cranborne Road, Northridge Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3JN, UK CA 91329 USA Tel +44 (0) 1707 665000 Tel: +1-818-920-3212 Fax: +44 (0) 1707 660742...

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