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- Page 2 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 3 Intr Intr oduction oduction Intr oduction oduction Intr Intr oduction MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 4 8 VCA groups and 8 Mute groups with snapshot automation and MIDI control · Integrated control of BSS Audio Varicurve™ and dbx DriveRack™ · Integral LED bargraph metering for all inputs and outputs · Optional VU output meterbridge MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 5 Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft's manual; and b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment;...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 8 Dimensions and Configurations Dimensions and Configurations Dimensions and Configurations Dimensions and Configurations Dimensions and Configurations MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 9: General Precautions
Likewise, on all balanced inputs avoid sources with large common mode DC, AC or RF voltages, as these will reduce the available signal range on the inputs. Note that OdBu =0.775V RMS. Refer to the Specifications section for details of input and output levels. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... -
Page 10: Mains Installation
Mains Installation General Wiring Procedures To take full advantage of the excellent signal to noise ratio and low distortion of Soundcraft consoles, care must be taken to ensure that incorrect installation and wiring does not degrade the performance of the desk. Hum, buzz, instability and Radio Frequency interference can usually be traced to earth loops and inferior earthing systems. -
Page 11: Points To Remember
In extreme cases there will be no alternative but to provide a completely separate and independent `technical earth' to replace the incoming 'noisy earth'. However, always consult your local electricity supply authority to ensure that safety regulations are not being infringed. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 12 Connections Connections Connections Connections Connections MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 13: Block Diagrams
BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... -
Page 14: Mono Input Module
Mono Input Module Mono Input Module Mono Input Module Mono Input Module Mono Input Module MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 15 Ster Ster Stereo Input Module eo Input Module eo Input Module eo Input Module Ster Ster eo Input Module MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 16 Gr Gr Gr Group/Aux/FX Master oup/Aux/FX Master oup/Aux/FX Master oup/Aux/FX Master oup/Aux/FX Master MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 17 Aux/Matrix Master Aux/Matrix Master Aux/Matrix Master Aux/Matrix Master Aux/Matrix Master MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 18 Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 19 VCA/CPU VCA/CPU VCA/CPU VCA/CPU VCA/CPU MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 21: Console Operation
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Page 22: Aux Sends
EQ and HI-PASS Filter This new design retains the traditional Soundcraft response, but incorporates steeper slopes on the HF stage focussing the control where you want it, and some carefully tailored overshoot on the LF band, which automatically controls the muddy lower-mid frequencies when boosting lows. - Page 23 The solo buttons also feature automatic momentary operation, by pressing and holding for more than 0.5sec. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 24 VCA element is replaced during servicing. Solder Link Options The MH3 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.
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Page 25: Input Stage
The BAL (20) control allows the left signal to be faded down to zero level when turned fully clockwise, and vice-versa for the right signal. In the centre position, both channels are fed at unity gain to the Mix bus. The balance control also affects the L-R balance within the mono sum MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 26 VCA solo when assigned to a VCA group, giving Stereo AFL. Intercancel or additive soloing is possible, with or without input priority, and solos can be cleared with a single button press at the master section. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 27 VCA elements are replaced during servicing. Solder Link Options The MH3 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.
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Page 28: Output Section
The 8 faders on this module can control either Group or Aux Outputs, depending on recessed switch settings –this is the key to the dual purpose capability of the MH3. The Master/Matrix module houses the remaining 4 Aux Outputs (Aux 9-12), which are always controlled by faders, plus the 4 Matrix outputs, and all the Master facilities including LCR master faders, monitoring and talkback. - Page 29 The key to the dual-purpose capability of the MH3 is the reversible signal path which allows either the Group or the Aux Output signal to be controlled by a linear fader, and have access to an insert point.
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Page 30: Rear Connector
Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold Note: mono signals can be connected to the Left input jack and this will automatically be fed to both sides of the stereo return. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... -
Page 31: Rear Connector Pinouts
AUX & MATRIX OUTPUTS (3 pin male XLR) AUX & MATRIX OUTPUTS (3 pin male XLR) AUX & MATRIX OUTPUTS (3 pin male XLR) Pin 1 Ground Pin 2 Signal Hot Pin 3 Signal Cold MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... -
Page 32: Master Section
The mic signal can be routed either to selected internal busses, by pressing the INT button (8) together with the appropriate TB(Osc) button(s), or sent to a proprietary intercom output (compatible with Soundcraft MH4, Series FIVE and SM-Series consoles) using the EXT button (9). The INT and EXT buttons are momentary if pressed for more than 0.5 seconds, otherwise they are latching. -
Page 33: Monitor And Headphones Outputs
The AUX 9-12 switch selects the Aux 9-12 signals to be fed to the first 4 meters. The MTX switch selects the Matrix 1-4 signals (and 5-8 if the optional matrix expander is fitted) to be fed to the 4/8 meters. The three switches are interlocked. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 34 •Miscellaneous •Miscellaneous •Miscellaneous User modes for Recall VCA assignments in scenes, Recall mutes in scenes, Transmit Program Changes on/off, Mute Groups as scene shortcuts, Auto increment on scene recall, MIDI automation Note Mode, Hard Reset MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 35: Mute Preview
Note that the mute safe status of channels cannot be seen whilst Mute Preview mode is active because the same LED is used. No MIDI control to or from the console is possible when Preview Mode is active. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... -
Page 36: Mute Group Master Switches
Up/Dwn and Recall switches, then hold down the Store switch above the Mute Masters, and press the required Mute Master switch. The console is supplied by default to have Scenes 1-8 assigned to Mute Masters 1-8. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 37 128 will be lost! When pressed the display will show <scene number><yes><no>. The Insert/ ⇑/⇓ LEDs will flash alternately. Press ⇑(Yes) to insert the scene and erase any data in scene 128. Press ⇓(No) to cancel the insert operation. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 38: User Modes
Recall or Next switches could then result in the current VCA assignments being unassigned during a performance, so this function is disabled. For theatrical applications it can be useful to have VCAs change their assignments with scene changes -if this is required VCA Recall can be enabled. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 39 Connect anel Connect anel Connector or or or or MIDI In, Out & Thr MIDI In, Out & Thr MIDI In, Out & Thru R u Rear P ear P ear Panel Connect anel Connect MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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Page 40: Power Down Settings
A hard reset clears out all saved data, restoring the 'factory defaults'. All scenes will be 'empty' (i.e. no mutes/VCA assignments), all mute groups will be 'empty', all User modes reset, all mutes/safes reset etc. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 41 On receiving a valid Dump Sysex Packet the console will enter Dump In mode. Dump In mode won't be entered for a Dump Request SysEx. A Dump In will be ignored if in Preview/SIP Active modes, or if currently dumping out. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 42 Logic Linking -VCAs, Mute Groups and Solos A 15-way proprietary link cable is used to link the VCAs and other facilities. This is compatible with Soundcraft MH4 consoles. Linking of the VCAs is done using a parallel interface with VCA bus inputs on the TO MASTER connector, and outputs on the TO SLAVE connector.
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Page 43: Cascaded Operation
The solo automation controls hence are always kept consistent with each other over both consoles, i.e. activating the SIP switch on the master console will also invoke the slave console to enter relevant SIP mode MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue... - Page 44 MIDI Suspend state. In this state, all scene/mode automation is disabled plus the display shows '---'. When the console finishes dumping, a message is automatically sent to the other console, invoking it to exit MIDI Suspend state, returning to normal console operation. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
- Page 45 MIDI Loop Mode aricur e MIDI Loop Mode e MIDI Loop Mode e MIDI Loop Mode e MIDI Loop Mode The BSS MIDI Loop AFL implementation functions locally for each console. MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...
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- Page 48 40 Ch ........................... 92kg (202lb) 48 Ch ..........................103kg (227lb) 56 Ch ..........................115kg (253lb) Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Temperature Range ....................... -10° to +30° Relative Humidity........................0% to 80% MH3 User Guide Preliminary Issue...