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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.
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.
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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 Compact Quick Start Guide 0311...
(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 Compact Quick Start Guide 0311...
‘factory defaults’. For full details on how to use all the features of your product please download the full user guide and any supplements from the Si Compact pages of the web site www.soundcraft.com NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use.
Si COMPACT KEY FEATURES • The SI COMPACT 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 ™...
Si Compact Control Surface and Connector Overview Si Compact Front Panel Si Compact 24 fader shown: Meters, Monitors Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) USB & Power Colour LCD Touch Screen Lexicon FX Controller Buss Follow Keys Global Mode switches and encoders...
• SOLOs the selected bus. • Selects the ACS to the appropriate Matrix bus. NOTE: Use ALT + MTX to have MONO and LR faders send to the selected matrix MONO, L & R meters. Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311...
Faders in matrix master OR faders in FOLLOW mode to a MATRIX bus Red: Faders in GEQ mode Cyan: A channel assigned as an FX Return or faders in FX follow mode Magenta: Channel Faders assigned to Stereo channels Soundcraft Si Compact Quick Start Guide 0311...
PATCHING AND FADER LAYERS The fader layers on Si Compact are arranged in a simple and logical form, by default the fader layers are as follows: • IN A: all MONO channels (16ch: 1-14, 24ch: 1-22, 32ch 1-30) • IN B: all STEREO channels (16ch: 15-24, 24ch: 23-32, 32ch 31-40) • BUS: all Aux Buses (1-14)
Si COMPACT OUTPUT PATCHING & LAYERS: As all Si Compact models offer the same level of output processing and number of physical output all models have the same Output Layers & Patching system: • Buses 1-14 > Fader Layer BUS faders 1-14 > Analogue Line Out 1-14 • MTX 1-4 >...
3. Raise the MONO/SEL fader to ~0dB. 4. Raise the channel faders and balance your mix, note that the Si Compact has already SOLOd the bus for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys...
2. Raise MONO/SEL fader #1 to ~0dB and fader#1 (Aux 1) to send Aux 1 to the Matrix; Note that the Si Compact has already SOLOd Matrix 1 for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys. To add contribution from the LR and MONO buses to a matrix mix press ALT + MTX1, the LR and MONO faders now operate as contribution from these buses to the matrix.
(or buses) to BUS’n’ POWER OFF The Si Compact incorporates a safety feature to prevent the power ‘accidently’ being turned off. To shut down the console: 1. Press & hold the POWER ON key for ~@2 seconds the power light will flash orange 2.
SOFTWARE UPDATES The Si Compact software is updated via the USB port on the front panel. Details and special instructions for any release will be included with the software release package however the ‘normal’ procedure is listed below for reference: 1.
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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OUT-OF-WARRANTY PRODUCTS For out-of-warranty consoles purchased in the United Kingdom, please contact the Customer Services Department (e-mail: soundcraft.csd@harman.com) at the factory in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire: Telephone +44 (0)1707 665000. For all other out-of-warranty consoles, please contact the appropriate territorial distributor.
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® HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom +44 (0)1707 665000 www.soundcraft.com...