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MINI STAGEBOX 32
User & Installation Guide

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  • Page 1 ® HARMAN MINI STAGEBOX 32 User & Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Harman International Industries Ltd

    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 HARMAN not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MINI STAGEBOX REAR PANEL MOUNTING MINI STAGEBOX MADI LINK CARD CONNECTING IT UP MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Vi2-Vi6 RANGE CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES MINI STAGEBOX CONNECTING TO TWO CONSOLES SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels. ESD WARNING The crossed-out hand symbol is intended to alert the user to devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Please refer to the instructions on page 6. Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Warnings

    This unit is capable of operating over a range of mains voltages as marked on the rear panel. The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer. Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 6: Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    To prevent the components from undefined transient stress and possible damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents, electrical connections should only be established or separated when the equipment is switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed. Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Working Safely With Sound

    Most importantly — don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound — this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results. Recommended headphone impedance is 50-600 ohms. Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES The Mini Stagebox 32 is ideal for for expanding the I/O capabilities of any of the Vi or Si range of consoles regardless of whether that I/O is needed locally or hundreds of metres away on the stage. The Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 requires only 3U of rack space and, in this tiny footprint, provides 32 recallable mic/line inputs, 8 balanced line outputs and 4 pairs of AES outputs, all lifted directly from the Vi1 and larger Compact Stagebox.
  • Page 10: Mini Stagebox Front Panel

    2. MIC LINE IN 17-32 - CARD C 5. MADI CARD (OPTICAL OR CAT5) 3. LINE OUT 1-8 - CARD I 6. POWER INDICATOR MINI STAGEBOX 32 REAR PANEL 1. AC INLET AND POWER SWITCH Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 11: Mounting Mini Stagebox 32

    This card provides the audio and control connections to the console through either a Cat-5 or an Optical-fibre MADI link. The corresponding MADI card in the console transmits the clock for the Mini Stagebox 32 down the MADI stream. The second (AUX) connector on the card can be used to provide a redundant connection to the console, The MADI HD card indicates its clock status with the ‘LOCK’...
  • Page 12: Connecting It Up

    CONNECTING IT UP MINI Stagebox Connecting to Vi2-Vi6 Range Consoles Note: Connections from the local rack to the Mini Stagebox 32 may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options. Local Rack Optical or RJ45 Cables depending on MADI card type...
  • Page 13: Mini Stagebox Connecting To Si Or Vi1 Consoles

    MINI STAGEBOX 32 CONNECTING TO Si OR Vi1 CONSOLES • Connections from the console to the MINI Stagebox may vary depending on actual flightcase and breakout panel options. • For Si1, 2 and 3 consoles, including their ‘PLUS’ variants, read the Si Option Slot and Option Card User Guide if using more than 1 option card in the console.
  • Page 14: Mini Stagebox Connecting To Two Consoles

    Mini Stagebox outputs. Note: Optical MADI shown. Dual console setup is not possible with Cat version due to the input and output being within the same 'AUX' Ethercon connector. Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Mains voltage operating range: 90 — 264 VAC, 47 — 63Hz -10 o C — +50 o C Operating temperature range: Relative humidity: 0 — 90% -10 o C — +50 o C Storage temperature range: Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 0813...
  • Page 16: 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.
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  • Page 20 ® 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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