Introduction - SoundCraft MFXI User Manual

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 per-
formance 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.
Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the
industry's leading manufacturers, and the results of over three decades of support-
ing some of the biggest names in the business. Our knowledge has been attained
through working in close contact with leading professionals and institutes to bring
you products designed to get the best possible results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technol-
ogy, the MPMi/MFXi is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent
years researching the most efficient methods of control for two key reasons:
1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few inter-
ruptions to the creative process; our products have been designed to be almost
transparent, allowing this process to breathe.
2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity.
Our products have a user interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry
standard because of its efficiency.
The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which
are used on our most expensive consoles are employed in the MPMi/MFXi, bringing
you the great Soundcraft quality in a small format console without compromise.
You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from
the date of purchase. The MPMi/MFXi has been designed using the latest high-end
software based engineering packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been
proven to stand up to all the stress and rigours of modern day mixing environments.
The entire MPMi/MFXi range is manufactured using some of the most advanced
techniques in the world, from high density surface mount PCB technology, to com-
puter aided test equipment able to measure signals well outside the range of normal
hearing. As each console passes through to be quality checked before packing,
there is also a human listening station. Something we have learnt over the years is
that the human touch counts - and only by using people can you ensure the product
meets the high demands of the user.
ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has
the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or
headphones can damage hearing over time.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls
which you don't understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your
monitors are turned down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of
your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.
Most importantly - don't be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter
affects the sound - this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best from
your mixer and the most respect from your artists and audience.
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