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SoundCraft Si PERFORMER User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® HARMAN User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 2 Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE INTRODUCTION SI PERFORMER KEY FEATURES SI PERFORMER CONTROL SURFACE AND CONNECTOR OVERVIEW WIRING UP ASSIGNABLE CHANNEL STRIP INPUT SECTION GATE SECTION COMPRESSOR SECTION: PARAMETRIC EQ SECTION OUT SECTION: AUDIO INTERROGATE VCA & MUTE INTERROGATE...
  • Page 5 MIXING TO FX BUSES MIXING TO MATRIX BUSES CREATING DMX CUES (SNAPSHOTS) MANUAL DMX SCENES QUICK HINTS AND TIPS WORD CLOCK WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS BLOCK DIAGRAMS SI PERFORMER TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS GLOSSARY WARRANTY APPENDIX A Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    NOTE: 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 whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
  • Page 7 This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 8: Safety Symbol Guide

    (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING Contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the Soundcraft Si PERFORMER 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 10: Si Performer Key Features

    Si COMPACT KEY FEATURES The SI PERFORMER series includes many unique technological and operational qualities which include: MIC amps from the renowned Vi series. • Soundcraft parametric EQ on all inputs and outputs. • ™ Fader Glow illumination on all faders.

  • Page 11: Si Performer Control Surface And Connector Overview

    SI PERFORMER CONTROL SURFACE AND CONNECTOR OVERVIEW Si PERFORMER Front Panel Si PERFORMER 2 shown: Meters, Monitors Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) USB#1 & Power Colour LCD Touch Screen Lexicon FX Controller tOTEM Fader Follow keys Global Mode switches and encoders...

  • Page 12: Wiring Up

    To External Device Output Screen Signal - Unbalanced Connection From Signal + Impedance-Balanced To External Device Output Screen Signal - Experience has shown that sometimes it is better not to connect screen at external device end. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 13 This is a standard 5-pin 1800 DIN connector conforming to the MIDI standard as shown. Word Clock 75ohm BNC coaxial connector used to lock the Si PERFORMER to other digital equipment. HiQNet Standard 100MB/s RJ45 connector used to connect the Si PERFORMER to a LAN.
  • Page 14 DMX devices for specific details and requirements. 1. Signal Common 2. Data 1- (Primary Data Link) 3. Data 1+ (Primary Data Link) 4. Unused 5. Unused Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 15 If your system still hums, an earth/ground loop is the most likely cause. Two examples of how an earth loop can occur are shown below. Warning! Under NO circumstances must the AC power mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 16: Assignable Channel Strip

    6. HPF key: toggles the High Pass Filter as IN or OUT; illuminates when HPF is IN. Press the key to toggle the filter IN/OUT. Pressing and holding the key will activate INTERROGATE mode for this function. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 17: Gate Section

    6. COMP key: toggles the compressor IN/OUT; illuminates when compressor is IN, press the key to toggle the compressor IN/ OUT. Pressing and holding the key will activate interrogate mode for this function. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 18: Parametric Eq Section

    NOTE: LCR pan is not applicable to stereo channels or stereo buses. 5. LR & MONO keys: toggle the routing of the channel or bus to the main LR and MONO buses. Pressing and holding these keys will activate INTERROGATE mode for these functions. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 19: Audio Interrogate

    AUDIO INTERROGATE The Si PERFORMER offers a quick and convenient method for checking and in many cases changing the status of many parameters, this is known as ‘interrogate’. Example #1 – To check the status of the LR routing switch from inputs to the main LR bus: a.

  • Page 20: Power Meters And Monitors

    NOTE: An ‘Auto Start’ boot mode is available allowing the console to start booting immediately after the AC is applied provided the rear AC isolate on the Si PERFORMER is ON. See Appendix for details.

  • Page 21: Lexicon Interface

    3 are greyed out as appropriate if there are no parameters on those tabs. NOTE: Pressing the FX key while COPY/PASTE is active will enter the FX copy/paste mode; see COPY/PASTE for more details. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 22: Totem™ (The One Touch Easy Mix) Keys

    -inf if send is off. NOTE: A second press of the active MTX key allows individual contributions to be sent from left, right and mono buses to Matrix 'n' from faders 20, 21 & 22 (Si PERFORMER 2) or 28, 29, 30 (Si PERFORMER 3).

  • Page 23: Global Mode Encoders And Functions

    NOTE: When mixing to a stereo bus using the tOTEM follow keys the global encoders will switch to PAN mode and shall act as the PAN or BALANCE control from the channels to the bus. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 24: Cue Control - See Also Cue List

    NOTE: If the CUE LIST is open you may scroll to any cue and press the SCROLL/ADJUST encoder to instantly recall it. NOTE: For more information on the Cue List and Snapshot Control see also CUE LIST. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 25: Alt Key

    CAUTION: ALT+ CLR+ function key within the ACS (such as EQ, GATE or COMP) will reset all associated parameters on all channels to the factory defaults. 2. SOLO CLR: Pressing this key when lit will clear all active PFL or AFL selections. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 26: Mute & Mute Master Keys

    MUTE key. NOTE: For any channels or buses muted by a mute master the channel or bus ON key changes from green to red. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 27: Vca Setup

    NOTE: While in normal operation you may interrogate the VCA assignments to channels on the current layer by pressing and holding the VCA key. NOTE: For any channels muted by a VCA master the ON key changes from green to red. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 28: Master Lr Fader And Associated Keys

    FX FOLLOW 1-4 active – SELects FX Return channel ‘n’ to the ACS. • Fader Layer [ALT A/B/C/D] active – Focus LCD to DMX master A/B/C/D - • context dependant on active LCD screen mode. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 29: Fader Layer Keys

    Stereo input patched as an FX return or contribution from an input to an FX mix. Magenta: Stereo input patched to a line source other than an FX processor. Blue: VCA master. White: DMX controller fader. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 30: Channel Faders And Associated Keys & Displays

    VCA group master – VCA master level • DMX master or slave – DMX channel or master level • Follow Mode - send from channel/bus ‘n’ to mix/matrix ‘x’ level • GEQ Mode - GEQ band gain • Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 31: Geq

    The Si PERFORMER features a 28 band Graphic EQ on every mix, matrix and main master; having a GEQ on every bus means there is no need to ‘patch’ the GEQ, just enable it when required with no risk of running out of DSP .

  • Page 32: Lexicontm Fx

    LEXICON The Si PERFORMER features four amazing Lexicon FX processors, each processor has it’s own dedicated bus and up to four stereo input channels may be assigned as the FX Returns; The selected The active patch FX processor The current page...

  • Page 33: Function Focus

    FUNCTION FOCUS Function Focus is a feature introduced on the Soundcraft Si Compact brought into the Si PERFORMER by popular demand allowing pinpoint adjustment of any controls and settings. Whenever any active control on the surface is adjusted the appropriate function focus window...

  • Page 34: Main Lcd Screens

    MAIN LCD SCREENS The Soundcraft Si PERFORMER has such a versatile control surface that the colour touch screen is never required for mixing and is employed only for editing parameters like naming, channel setup and patching. Typical main MENU screen & associated controls: 1.
  • Page 35 NOTE: If a file in the same folder has the same name a warning regarding file overwrite is displayed with the option for the action to be aborted. NOTE: When using the Off-Line Editor importing or saving shows opens a typical Windows file open/save dialogue. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 36: System Menu

    CLOCKING: Select from INTernal or EXTernal word clock – See ‘Word Clock’. When set to EXTernal an icon is displayed on the LCD screen: If incoming word clock is OK. If incoming clock is lost, or out of range. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 37 RESET PATCHING: Resets all system patching to factory default. RESET ALL: Resets all parameters including names and patches to factory default. NOTE: With all RESET menus a confirm dialogue is provided allowing the action to be cancelled. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 38: Copy & Paste

    7. SENDS – Copies channel to bus or bus to matrix sends and on/off status (where applicable). 8. GEQ – Copies GEQ (where applicable). Elements of the channel or bus such as COMPressor may be toggled on/off of the clipboard by touching the icon on the screen. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 39 Lexicon processors; select the source processor by touching it’s icon. To paste the processor press and hold the PASTE button while pressing FX ’n’ keys of the destination processors. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 40: Security

    NOTE: A profile cannot be deleted if a user is assigned that profile. NOTE: Attempting to change any locked function causes the function focus to display the locked icon. NOTE: Passwords cannot be easily recovered if lost or forgotten. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 41: Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide

    D.O.G.S. function is turned off. For more information refer to the White Paper section of the Soundcraft web site. NOTE: DOGS operates on a cue-by-cue basis against any manual adjustment to mic amp gain, it is not an offset that offset that ripples through to subsequent uses.

  • Page 42: Fader Setup

    Assign Mixes – All 14 mix bus masters. • Assign MTX – All 4 matrix bus masters. • Assign VCA – All 8 VCA group masters. • Assign DMX – All 4 DMX masters. • Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 43 – this is correct and normal behavior. NOTE: The same control fader may be placed a maximum of twice on any layer. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 44: Insert

    NOTE: The insert patch system will always present the 128 option slot inputs (slot 1 digital in 1-64 and slot 2 digital in 65-128) and 96 option slot outputs (slot 1 digital out 1-64 and slot 2 digital out 65-96) Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 45: Solo Menu & Solo Systems

    SOLO TRIM: Offers ±10dB of trim to the level of the SOLO bus to the monitor system independent of the main monitor level control, this setting is changed using the scroll/ adjust encoder. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 46: Osc Menu

    Use the scroll/adjust encoder to highlight the item and select a patch. NOTE: Oscillator is always active when patched regardless of any other oscillator settings. NOTE: Only Oscillator patches are stored per cue. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 47: Monitor Menu

    Monitor L&R Out Patch: Allows the stereo monitor signal to be patched to any pair of system outputs in addition to the monitor signal being routed to the headphones; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 48: Inputs & Vca Menu

    Direct Out Pre/Post: Allows the pick-up point of the direct out to be set as either pre or post high pass filter. NOTE: Direct Out Pre/Post has no function and is not available unless a Direct Out patch is made. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 49 NOTE: Channel pre/post settings are stored per cue, a cue will need to be stored or updated to make any change permanent. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 50: Outputs & Dmx Menu

    Nominally sets all sends from channels to MIX’n’ as either Pre fader (FaderGlow bus master is yellow) or post fader (FaderGlow bus master is green). NOTE: Fader Pre/Post can be changed per channel per mix see Inputs & VCA. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 51 Displays the destinations(s) patched to the mix outputs; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. NOTE: ‘Right’ options greyed out and unavailable on mono mix and matrix buses. * Not Matrix bus types. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 52: Clear

    NOTE: Not all functions are present in all modes e.g. Buses have no HPF function, in these events the action has no function. NOTE: Not all functions are present in all modes e.g. Buses have no HPF function; in these events the action has no function. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 53: Default Patching And Fader Layers

    DEFAULT PATCHING AND FADER LAYERS The fader layers on Si PERFORMER are arranged in a simple and logical form, by default the fader layers are as follows: A: Nominally first bank of mono channels (1-22 PERFORMER 2, 1-30 PERFORMER 3).
  • Page 54 Si PERFORMER OUTPUT PATCHING & LAYERS: As all Si PERFORMER models offer the same level of output processing and number of physical output all models have almost identical Output Layers & Patching systems: MIXES 1-14 > Fader Layer C faders 1-14 > Analogue Line Out 1-14.

  • Page 55: Patching

    PATCHING The patching system on the Si PERFORMER allows almost any source to feed any channel and any mix to feed any output; the following functionality is available: Input Patch — Source for an input channel, selected from the INPUTS & VCA menu •...
  • Page 56 NOTE: The L & R buses will always patch as an odd/even pair. NOTE: There are two patch destinations for all mix outputs, the patch being made will depend upon which ‘Patch’ you selected to enter the patching pages, either Patch 01 or Patch 02. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 57 14 to line out 14. However if you started with mix bus 1 to line out 9 then’ AUTO COMPLETE’, the process will stop at mix bus 8 to line out 16. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 58: Cue List

    EDIT CUE The EDIT CUE button in the CUE LIST menu allows the cue to be renamed and other parameters regarding the cue concerning DMX, MIDI and HiQnet events to be edited. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 59: Dmx

    MIDI As part of the cue replay function Si PERFORMER can send MIDI messages when a cue is replayed to trigger events in other systems or replay a cue in response to an incoming MIDI message.

  • Page 60: Hiqnet

    HiQNet™ As part of the cue replay function Si PERFORMER can send HiQnet messages when a cue is replayed to trigger events in a HiQnet system. Set-up for the HiQnet function is from within the CUE LIST, scroll to the cue in which you wish the HiQnet event to happen and press the EDIT CUE button: Venue Recall –...

  • Page 61: Headphone Out & Monitoring

    HEADPHONE OUT & MONITORING The Si PERFORMER features a comprehensive monitoring system. The active monitor signal is always available on the headphone output (located below fader 1) with level controlled by the MON LEVEL encoder however the monitor signal may also be patched in parallel to other outputs on the console, see PATCHING.

  • Page 62: Si Permer Dmx Functionality

    SI PERMER DMX FUNCTIONALITY The Si PERFORMER DMX control system operates in a similar manner to a 2, 3 or 4 channel preset lighting console. There are 4 DMX controller fader layers accessed by a press and hold of the [ALT] key plus A/B/C/D.

  • Page 63: Software Updates

    POWER OFF The Si PERFORMER incorporates a safety feature to prevent the power ‘accidently’ being turned off. To shut down the console: a. Press and hold the POWER key for ~2 seconds, the power light will flash orange. b. To confirm the shut down press the POWER key again whilst the light is flashing.

  • Page 64: Using Your Si Performer Console

    If feedback persists, it may be necessary to use a Graphic Equaliser to reduce the system response at particular resonant frequencies. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 65 If the gain is set too low, you will not find enough gain on the faders to bring the signal up to an adequate level, and backgound hiss will be more noticeable. This is illustrated below: Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 66: Mixing To Main L&R Buses

    MONO/SEL fader is lit and the FaderGlow has changed colour to Yellow, this is now Mix 1 Master fader. d. Raise the channel faders and balance your mix, note that the Si PERFORMER has already SOLOd the bus for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys.

  • Page 67: Mixing To Fx Buses

    MTX1 Master fader. c. Raise fader#1 (Mix 1) to send Mix 1 to the Matrix; Note that the Si PERFORMER has already SOLOd Matrix 1 for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys.

  • Page 68: Creating Dmx Cues (Snapshots)

    ALT key and fader layer A/B/C/D. Assign the DMX masters to faders on any of the normal A/B/C/D fader layers using the FADER SETUP function. g. Fade each master up/down to fade between the scenes set on those layers. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 69: Quick Hints And Tips

    DMX — To access the DMX controller fader layers press and hold the [ALT] key plus • A/B/C/D. Whilst on a DMX layer the fader layer keys are lit orange and the DMX master for the active layer (A-D) is assigned to the MONO/SEL fader. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 70: Word Clock

    WORD CLOCK Si PERFORMER consoles can be set as Word Clock Slave or Master. The status is set from the Clocking option in the SYSTEM menu. When set to EXTernal the console will attempt to clock from incoming word clock, if clock is detected the console will lock to with a CLOCK icon displayed on the title bar.

  • Page 71: Weights & Dimensions

    Si PERFORMER 3 170mm (6.7") 940mm (37") 536mm (21.2") 21.5kg (47.5lbs) Si PERFORMER 2 Si PERFORMER 3 NOTE: Detailed DXF files are available for download from the Si Performer pages of the Soundcraft web site www.soundcraft.com Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 72: Block Diagrams

    BLOCK DIAGRAMS To GEQ From GEQ ROUTING MIX & MATRIX OUTPUT To GEQ From GEQ To GEQ From GEQ Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 73: Mono Input

    LMGai n MUTE FADER HMFreq HMGai n HFFreq HFGai n PRE Source Stereo Mode Level Note: the Pre Source is controlled by the Output Bus setting PRE Source -3dB Mono Mode Level MUTE -3dB Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 74: Si Performer Typical Specifications

    All Bands 22Hz – 20KHz, +/-15dB Q 6-0.3 Shelf (HF) 800Hz – 20KHz, +/-15dB Shelf (LF) 20Hz – 500Hz, +/-15dB 40Hz – 1KHz Delay User adjustable delay 1sample – 500ms 31Hz – 16KHz 1/3 octave Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 75 AC Input voltage range 88-264VAC auto sensing AC Frequency range 47-63Hz Operating Conditions Temperature Range 5°C to 45°C Humidity 0% - 90%, non-condensing Ta=40°C E & OE. Soundcraft reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 76: Glossary

    It can also describe an equaliser response curve affecting only a band of frequencies, (like on a graphic equaliser), “peaking” at the centre of that band. Peak LED A visual indication of the signal peaking just before the onset of clipping, which will distort the signal. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 77 A method of audio connection which uses a single wire and the cable screen as the signal return. This method does not provide the noise immunity of a balanced input (see above). +48V The phantom power supply, available at the channel mic inputs, for condenser microphones and active DI boxes. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...

  • Page 78: Warranty

    Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.

  • Page 79: Appendix A

    The jumper is fitted in the RH position as shown below. NOTE: As this procedure requires opening the console the work must only be carried out by an authorized service centre to avoid invalidating the warranty. Soundcraft Si Performer User Guide 0912...
  • Page 80 ® HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom +44 (0)1707 665000 www.soundcraft.com...

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