Introduction - SoundCraft Si Compact User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft Si Compact mixer. The Soundcraft Si Compact
series is an incredibly versatile but simple to use digital console optimized for live sound
environments or other situations where fast and clear access to any control or parameter
is needed. Along with many new technologies and features, the Si Compact borrows much
from its larger predecessors the Si 1, 2 & 3 consoles and Soundcraft Vi series ensuring
high reliability, fantastic audio quality and a mature and comprehensive feature set.
Some of the technologies employed by the Si Compact include Mic amps from the
Vi1, classic Soundcraft EQ modeling, Lexicon® FX processors, BSS® Graphic EQ and
dynamics processors developed with world leaders in this field DBX®. The Si Compact
series hardware and software systems have been designed to make mixing as simple
as possible and we believe you will find this one of the quickest consoles to learn.
Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry's
leading manufacturers, and the results of over three decades of supporting some of the
biggest names in the business. Our knowledge has been attained through working in close
contact with leading professionals and institutes to bring you products designed to get the
best possible results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology,
the Soundcraft Si Compact 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; our products have been designed to be almost transparent,
allowing this process to breathe.
2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity. Our
products have a user interface which is recognized by millions to be the industry
standard because of its efficiency.
The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary and some of the same designs used
on our most expensive consoles are employed in the Si Compact, bringing you the great
Soundcraft quality in a small format console without compromise.
You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the
date of purchase. The Soundcraft Si Compact has been designed using the latest high-end
software based engineering packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to
stand up to all the stress and rigours of modern day mixing environments.
The entire Soundcraft Si Compact range is manufactured using some of the most advanced
techniques in the world, from high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer
aided test equipment able to measure signals well outside the range of normal hearing.
As each console passes through to be quality checked before packing, there is also a
human listening station. Something we have learnt over the years is that the human touch
counts and only by using people can we ensure that the product meets the high demands
of the user.
NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and
must be retained for future use.
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