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SoundCraft CPS800 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • 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, or through any mis-operation or fault in hardware contained in the product.
  • Page 3 Safety Precautions...
  • Page 4 Sicherheitshinweise...
  • Page 5 Precauciones De Seguridad...
  • Page 6 Precautions...
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  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions 1.iii Sicherheitshinweise 1.iv Precauciones De Seguridad Precautions 1.vi Sicurezza 1.vii Introduction Introduction Warranty Installation Dimensions and Configurations Precautions and Safety Instructions Mains Installation Connections Block Diagrams Mono Input Stereo Input Metering, Monitoring & Console Linking Mono Aux/Matrix Output Group/Stereo Aux Output Mix &...
  • Page 9 Dual Aux Output Module 4.16 Stereo Group Output Module 4.20 VCA master Fader Panel & Assigning VCA Groups 4.25 Master Modules & Fader Panel 4.26 Solo System 4.31 VU Meterbridge 4.35 Automation Automation CPU Panel Rear Panel Mute Groups Scene Control Section User Modes Power Down Settings Resetting the CPU...
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  • Page 31: Console Operation

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  • Page 32: Mono Input

    Mono Input Module GAIN GAIN adjusts the sensitivity of the electronically balanced XLR input. XLR input gain: +15dBu to +60dBu, with -20dB gain change switch. The Split Output XLR carries a parallel passive split from the signal connected to the input XLR, for output to a FOH console if the MH4 is being used in Monitor mode.
  • Page 33 The slope of the shelving response is steeper than previous designs; this creates a more focussed EQ which affects the high frequencies without boosting harsh upper mids. The HIGH MID section has maximum cut or boost of 15dB (upper dual-concentric knob) and the frequency is variable between 750Hz and 12kHz (lower dual-concentric knob.) The Q control varies the Q from 0.5 to 3.
  • Page 34 The default source is post-fader, but can be changed to Pre-EQ by changing solder links on the pcb. If the DIR switch is pressed (see above) this source is replaced by the Aux 8 pot. Groups and Mono/Stereo Aux sends The dual-purpose FOH/Monitor capability of the MH4 comes from the way in which the lower Aux sends and Group routing switches can function differently depending on the required application.
  • Page 35 The MNO/STEREO Aux Mode switches have no effect in FOH mode. As a bonus in FOH mode, the top knobs of the dual concentric pots are not wasted -these become an additional 4 mono Aux sends, numbered A17, 18, 19 and 20. These can be used for additional FX sends, and can be switched pre or post fader by the PRE switches.
  • Page 36 Fader The fader is a long-throw 100mm type, with an expanded scale around the unity gain position. MUTE The MUTE switch mutes the signal to all busses, including pre-fade Aux sends. The mute circuit can also be activated by the mute group system, a SIP mute signal, a VCA mute signal or internal snapshot control from the scene computer.
  • Page 37 Solder Link Options The MH4 contains some optional links which allow certain internal signal feeds to be changed to suit user preference. For maximum reliability these are solder links, rather than push-on jumpers, in most cases. Each link has its function identified by text on the pcb. To change the default setting it is necessary to remove a surface-mount resistor which sets the default routing, and then create a solder bridge between the relevant pair of solder pads.

  • Page 38: Rear Connectors

    Rear Connectors INPUT (3 pin female XLR) Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold SPLIT O/P (3-pin male XLR) Pin1 Ground Pin2 Signal Hot Pin3 Signal Cold INSERT SEND (1/4" TSR Jack) Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground INSERT RETURN (1/4"...

  • Page 39: Stereo Input

    Stereo Input Module Four stereo input modules are fitted as standard to all frame sizes, but more can be added in by replacing mono channels. The integral backpanel and common fader panel mean that individual stereo inputs can be fitted anywhere within the input section of the console. GAIN GAIN adjusts the sensitivity of left and right inputs together.
  • Page 40 High-Pass Filter The HI-PASS IN switch switches in a second order filter with turnover at 80Hz. The EQ section is a stereo 4 band, with sweepable frequencies on all bands. The HF section has cut or boost of 15dB (upper dual-concentric knob) and the frequency is variable between 1.2kHz and 20kHz (lower dual-concentric knob.) The section has a shelving response.
  • Page 41 Global GRP mode NOT SELECTED (’Monitor’ Mode) If the GRP mode switches are not selected, the console is in ’Monitor’ mode on those busses. In this mode the bottom four sends function as Mono or Stereo Aux sends, numbered A9-10, A11-12, A13-14, A15-16, ideal for use as either stereo In-Ear or mono wedge sends.
  • Page 42 The C bus is always fed directly with a mono sum of the stereo post-fader signal. The relative contribution of left and right signals to the mono sum, used for mono auxes and centre bus feed, is also controlled by the balance control.
  • Page 43 Meter A 12-segment LED bar-graph meter next to the fader meters the stereo signal and displays the highest of left or right, at the input amplifier (this can be changed to be post-fade using solder links on the input module pcb).
  • Page 44 Input and Output Levels L, R INPUTS gain +15dBu to +60dBu, (-5 to +40dBu with -20 switch pressed) maximum input level +26dBu input impedance 2kohms INSERT SENDS nominal level 0dBu maximum output level +21dBu into 2kohms output impedance <75ohms INSERT RETURNS (electronically balanced) sensitivity 0dBu...

  • Page 45: Output Section - Overview

    Output Section - Overview Dual Aux Stereo Group The Output Section is made up of eight 2-wy Output modules, giving control of the 16 output busses plus the additional 4 Aux busses which are only available in GRP mode. The fader panel below these output modules contains the 8 VCA master faders.

  • Page 46: Dual Aux Output Module

    Dual Aux Output Module The first half of the output section is made up of four 2-wy Aux-only output modules, handling the outputs from the full-time Aux sends 1-8 on the input modules. Aux Insert Point (on rear panel) The Aux Insert point provides send and return on separate 1/4" jack sockets on the rear panel.

  • Page 47: Talkback

    The AFL switch feeds the post fade output signal to the stereo AFL busses. The AFL signal is actually derived from the Output Pan control -this allows a stereo AFL signal to be generated which is likely to be appropriate to the application. EG: If using as stereo auxes, the pan pots can be turned hard left and right on adjacent outputs and this will generate a stereo AFL, if both adjacent AFL buttons are pressed.

  • Page 48: Matrix Section

    Matrix Section Each 2-wy Aux-only Output module contains two of the eight Matrix Output sections, together with sends from each of the two Aux outputs on the module, into the 8 matrix outputs. The 8 Group/Aux output sections also have sends into the 8 matrix outputs. Together with an external input to each matrix, (shared with the Aux bus input) and the matrix sends on the master module from Mix and C, this gives a matrix configuration of 20x8.
  • Page 49 The External Input Each Matrix section can steal the external input from the Aux bus external input socket by pressing the EXT to MTX (arrow) switch below each matrix master section. This allows the external input to be mixed in, via its existing level control and ON switch, to the matrix output.

  • Page 50: Stereo Group Output Module

    Stereo Group Output Module The second half of the output section consists of four dual-function Group/Aux modules, which handle the outputs from either the 4 mono/stereo Aux sends (9-16), or 8 Groups, plus the 4 additional mono Aux sends 17-20. Group/Aux Insert Point (on rear panel) The Group/Aux Insert point provides send and return on separate 1/4"...
  • Page 51 SAFE/PREV LED The SAFE/PREV LED is used to indicate Mute safe mode or Preview mode. The group/aux is toggled in or out of safe mode using the MUTE switch, after first engaging EDIT SAFES mode on the master cpu panel. Preview status is indicated by flashing illumination, upon entering Preview mode from the master cpu panel, if the Mute is present in the previewed mute group or scene.
  • Page 52 Aux Master Aux 17-20 Outputs Each of the four ’extra’ aux send outputs are only available when the corresponding output module is set to global GRP mode, and receives signal from the top knobs of the input dual concentric send pots via 4 additional dedicated busses.
  • Page 53 Input and Output Levels INSERT SENDS nominal level 0dBu maximum output level +21dBu into 2kohms output impedance <75ohms GROUP/AUX/MTX OUTPUTS nominal level 0dBu maximum output level +21dBu into 2kohms output impedance <75ohms INSERT RETURNS, EXTERNAL INPUTS sensitivity 0dBu maximum i/p level +21dBu input impedance >10k balanced...
  • Page 54 Rear Connectors INSERT RETURN, GRP/AUX/MTX EXTERNAL INPUTS (1/4" TSR Jack) Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground INSERT SEND (1/4" TSR Jack) Signal Hot Ring Signal Cold Sleeve Ground GROUP/AUX/MTX OUTPUTS (3 pin male XLR) Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold...

  • Page 55: Vca Master Fader Panel & Assigning Vca Groups

    VCA master Fader Panel & Assigning VCA Groups The fader panel below the Stereo Group and Dual Aux output modules contains the master faders and Mute and SOLO switches for the 8 VCA groups. The SOLO switches are also used for programming VCA assignments, when the console is in VCA Assign mode.

  • Page 56: Master Modules & Fader Panel

    Master Modules & Fader Panel The master faciliies are split between two modules situated immediately to the right of the last Stereo Group Output module. This section contains the stereo mix output, alternate stereo mix output, mono (C) mix output, a noise or sine wave test oscillator, and internal/external talkback functions.

  • Page 57: Matrix Sends

    The talkback system allows communication by the operator to the all group, aux (not aux 17-20), matrix, stereo and mono outputs, and to and from an external console, using either the Soundcraft proprietary system or Clearcom-compatible 3-wire intercom interface. The talkback switches (CALL, EXT, INT) are above the C Fader.
  • Page 58 If a 15V common-mode voltage is detected on the TB IN XLR, indicating Soundcraft talkback from the remote console, then the TB IN signal is switched to the ’phones output, dimming the existing signal by 15dB. The EXT switch LED also illuminates. In this case the switching is automatic, it is not necessary to press the EXT switch.

  • Page 59: Monitor And Headphones Outputs

    Monitor and Headphones Outputs The Monitor Outputs and Headphones output share a common signal source and are controlled by the Monitor and Phones level controls respectively. If the Fader to Mntr switch adjacent to the Centre O/P fader is pressed, the Centre O/P fader will take control of the Monitor level, becoming in effect a ’Wedge’...
  • Page 60 Output The REC Output is a stereo pair of RCA/phono outputs which are fed by a copy of the main MIX signal, level-reduced to -10dBV, for feeding to a cassette or minidisc recorder or similar. The +CENTRE switch adds the Centre Output signal to the left and right record outputs, to allow the recording to pick up the centre feed.

  • Page 61: Introduction

    Solo System Introduction The solo system works in one of three modes: mono/stereo PFL · stereo AFL · SIP (Solo-in-Place). · The selected mode applies to the whole console. PFL & AFL PFL and AFL are non-destructive modes, where the soloed signal is switched onto a stereo solo bus, and the monitor/phones and master meters are automatically switched over to receive the signal from this bus when a logic signal is detected from the soloed module.

  • Page 62: Console Linking

    Auto Cancel When AUTO CANCEL is activated by its ON button, any solo/AFL switch will cancel any currently active solo, so only one channel can be active at once (except if Input Priority is enabled, see below). Input Priority If INPUT PRIORITY is activated by the ON button, an input solo will not clear an output AFL (even if autocancel is selected) but will cause the output solo audio signal to be replaced by the input solo audio for the duration of the input solo.
  • Page 63 Output/Input Levels MIX, ALT L/R, CENTRE, OSC, EXT TB, MNTR L/R, SOLO L,R OUTPUTS Nominal level: 0dBu Maximum output level: +21dBu into 2k ohms Output Impedance: <75 ohms EXT TB OUTPUT (Electronically Balanced, with 15V common mode dc voltage) Nominal level: 0dBu Maximum output level: +21dBu into 2k ohms...
  • Page 64 Rear Connectors MIX, ALT L/R, Centre, Osc, Ext TB, Mntr L/R outputs, SOLO L,R Outputs (3 pin male XLR) Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold CLEARCOM IN (3 pin female XLR) & CLEARCOM THRU( 3 pin male XLR) Pin 1 Intercom Ground Pin 2...
  • Page 65 VU Meterbridge The Meterbridge is not designed to be removable from the console. Meters Three large VU meters with integral Peak LEDs meter the Mix left, right and Centre output signals. The left and right meters are sourced from the monitor section of the master modules, and they will automatically switch over to read PFL/AFL signals.
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