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SoundCraft Spirit E series Safety Manual

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  • Page 1 SAFETY GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE SAFETY GUIDE Page Page Page Page Page Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide 2 2 2 2 2 Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Appr Appr Approvals and Notice ovals and Notice ovals and Notice ovals and Notice...
  • Page 2 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully.
  • Page 3 Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 4 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 5 ON again. If the mains fuse fails repeatedly this may be because an electrical safety hazard exists. The unit must be taken out of service and referred to the Soundcraft dealer from where the equipment was purchased.
  • Page 6 It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability what- soever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthor- ised personnel.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Application 5 Linking Two Spirit E Series Consoles Application 5 Linking Two Spirit E Series Consoles Application 5 Linking Two Spirit E Series Consoles Application 5 Linking Two Spirit E Series Consoles Application 5 Linking Two Spirit E Series Consoles 28 Glossar Glossar Glossar...

  • Page 8: Over Overview View

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Over Over view view Over Over Overview view view To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 10 second tutorial. Here you can find quick information on any feature of the console, and a page reference where you can find a more detailed explanation.
  • Page 9 THE 10 SECOND TUTOR THE 10 SECOND TUTOR THE 10 SECOND TUTOR THE 10 SECOND TUTOR THE 10 SECOND TUTOR MIC INPUT (XLR) MIC INPUT (XLR) MIC INPUT (XLR) MIC INPUT (XLR) MIC INPUT (XLR) Connect Microphones here. If you are using a condenser mic, ensure phantom power is supplied by pressing the switch at the top of the master section WARNING: WARNING:...

  • Page 10: Advice For Those Who Push The Boundaries

    Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the Spirit E Series 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 interruptions to the creative process;...

  • Page 11: Installation & Safety Pr Installation & Safety Precautions Ecautions

    Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a com- mitment 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.

  • Page 12: Wiring Up

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP Please refer to pages 36/37 for additional wiring details. 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 requir- ing the best low-noise performance, or drum kits needing maximum headroom.
  • Page 13 Stereo Inputs STEREO 1/2 These accept 3-pole ‘A’ gauge 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 processing units. The input is BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown, although you should then keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the...

  • Page 14: Aux Outputs

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Aux Outputs The Aux outputs are on 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack sockets, wired as shown on the left, and are balanced, allowing long cable runs to balanced amplifiers and other equip- ment.

  • Page 15: Problem Solving

    Keep a few in your gig tool box. If in doubt please contact Soundcraft customer support. PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY USA customers should contact the National Service Manager at Soundcraft USA, telephone: (615) 360-0458, e-mail: soundcraft-usa@harman.com. UK customers should contact their local Dealer.

  • Page 16: Mono Input Channels

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Mono Input Channel Mono Input Channel Mono Input Channel Mono Input Channel Mono Input Channel Mic Input The MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals.

  • Page 17: Aux Sends

    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 18 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MUTE All outputs from the channel except inserts are on when the MUTE switch is released and muted when the switch is down, allowing levels to be pre-set before the signal is required. INPUT CHANNEL FADER The 100mm FADER, with a custom-designed law to give even smoother control of the overall signal level in the channel strip, allows precise balancing of the various source...

  • Page 19: Ster Stereo Input Channels Eo Input Channels

    STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS INPUTS STEREO 1/2 These inputs accept 3-pole ‘A’ gauge (TRS) 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 can use UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown in the “Wiring it Up”...
  • Page 20 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE FADER The 100mm FADER gives you smooth control of the overall signal level in the channel strip, allowing precise balancing of the various source signals being mixed to the Master Section.

  • Page 21: Master Section

    Master Section Master Section Master Section Master Section Master Section 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 22 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE PLAYBACK TO MIX Press this switch to route the Playback in signals, connected to the Left and Right RCA sockets , to the MIX Left/Right signal at the MIX outputs. MONITOR PLAYBACK Press this switch to route the Playback signal to the monitor and phones, over- riding the default Monitor/Phones signal.

  • Page 23: Using Y Using Your Spirit E Series Console Our Spirit E Series Console

    USING YOUR USING YOUR USING YOUR SPIRIT SPIRIT SPIRIT E SERIES CONSOLE E SERIES CONSOLE E SERIES CONSOLE The final sound from your PA 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.
  • Page 24 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE You are now ready to start building the mix and this should be done progressively, listening carefully for each component in the mix and watching the meters for any hint of overload. If this occurs, back off the appropriate Channel Fader slightly until the level is out of the red segments, or adjust the Master Faders.

  • Page 25: Fitting Rackmount Ears

    FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS FITTING RACKMOUNT EARS Note: when rackmounting the E6 and E8 a rack extender is available from Soundcraft to make the console fit into a 19" frame.

  • Page 26: Application 1 Live Sound Reinfor Application 1 Live Sound Reinforcement Cement

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE APPLICA APPLICA APPLICATIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS APPLICA APPLICA TIONS APPLICATION 1 - LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS Using Delay in REINFORCEMENT SYSTEMS The drawing below illustrates how to calculate delay settings for fill speakers in multiple speaker...

  • Page 27: Application 2 Multispeaker Applications

    APPLICATION 2 - MULTISPEAKER APPLICATIONS This configuration demonstrates how multiple speaker configurations can be driven by the Spirit E Series. 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.

  • Page 28: Application 4 Recor Application 4 Recording Ding

    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. APPLICATION 5 - LINKING TWO SPIRIT E SERIES CONSOLES...

  • Page 29: Glossary Y Y Y Y Glossar

    Glossar Glossary y y y y Glossar Glossar Glossar AFL (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 and groups derived independently of the main stereo mixes.
  • Page 30 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE phase a term used to describe the relationship of two audio signals. In- phase signals reinforce each other, out-of-phase signals result in cancellation. Phase is a measurement of relative displacement between two waves of identical frequency.

  • Page 31: Typical Specifications

    TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TIONS TIONS TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS TIONS TIONS Noise (22Hz-22kHz measur Noise (22Hz-22kHz measur ement bandwidth) ement bandwidth) Noise (22Hz-22kHz measur Noise (22Hz-22kHz measur Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) ement bandwidth) ement bandwidth) Mic EIN @ max gain, 150 W source impedance ................-128dBu Mix @max, faders down ........................
  • Page 32 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT E6 ..........................5.75 kg (12.68 lbs) E8 ..........................6.75 kg (14.88 lbs) E12 ..........................7.75 kg (17.09 lbs) AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION (QUIESCENT) AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION (QUIESCENT) AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION (QUIESCENT) AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION (QUIESCENT) AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION (QUIESCENT)

  • Page 33: Dimensions

    E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions E6 Dimensions...
  • Page 34 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions E8 Dimensions...
  • Page 35 E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions E12 Dimensions...

  • Page 36: Typical Connecting Leads

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS...

  • Page 38: System Block Diagram

    USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM...

  • Page 39: Contr Control Position Markup Sheets Ol Position Markup Sheets

    CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you like, and use the copies to make a note of your control settings.
  • Page 40 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you like, and use the copies to make a note of your control settings.
  • Page 41 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you like, and use the copies to make a note of your control settings.
  • Page 42 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE...

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