Stereo Inputs - SoundCraft LIVE 8 User Manual

STEREO INPUTS

Each Stereo Input section comprises two independent pairs of inputs. The Stereo Input feeds a full-
facility input channel, very similar to the mono input. The second input is intended for a cassette or CD
source, typically to provide background music before a performance and are fed to the stereo mix only
and Aux 1 & 2.
CASS/CD INPUT SECTION
13 GAIN
The GAIN switch provides two input sensitivities. The LO setting (switch released) should be selected
for -10dBV semi-professional equipment such as CD players or cassette, and the HI setting (switch
pressed) should be selected for -20dBV Hi-Fi equipment. Start with the LO setting if the source level
is unknown.
14 AUXILIARY SENDS
These controls route a mono sum of the input channel signal to Auxiliary busses 1 & 2. These are
separate from the main outputs and can therefore provide additional outputs for foldback, echo units
or extra loudspeaker `fills'.
The sends are derived before the LEVEL TO MIX control and are therefore not affected by the
position of that control. This makes them particularly suitable for foldback or monitor feeds, which
need to be controlled separately from the main P.A. mix.
15 PFL
When the PFL switch is pressed, a mono sum of the pre-fade signal is fed to the headphones and L
& R meters, where it replaces the normal Mix L/R signal. The PFL/AFL ON LED on the master section
illuminates to warn that the headphones and the meters are now responding to the PFL/AFL selection
and the PFL LED on the input section lights to identify the active channel. This is a useful way of
listening to any required input signal without interrupting the main mix, for making adjustments or
tracing problems.
16 LEVEL TO MIX
This control sets the level of the stereo signal to the stereo MIX.
Important: The Stereo Input muting does not affect
this section. It is therefore important that the knob
should be left fully anticlockwise when not required.
STEREO INPUT SECTION
17 GAIN
This knob allows you to match the input level to suit a wide variety of professional, semi-professional
and hi-fi sources. Start with a low setting, especially for professional equipment, checking the level on
the meters using PFL, and increase it if you cannot reach an adequate signal level with the fader at
maximum.
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