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Vi2 Power Supplies
Compatibility of spares with Vi4/6
Like the Vi4 and 6, the Vi2 contains dual-redundant mains power supplies. The actual power units are of a
different type to the ones in the Vi4/6 in that they have a lower power output of 110W, compared to 300W
on Vi4/6.
The lower power consumption means that the Vi2 power supplies are physically smaller in size compared
with Vi4/6 type, and two Vi2 units are fitted in the same space that one Vi4/6 power supply would occupy.
For this reason, it is possible in an emergency should both Vi2 power supplies fail, to fit a single spare
power supply unit from a Vi4/6. The Vi4/6 unit can be bolted straight in in place of the dual Vi2 unit, as
both have the same footprint.
Hints on using a UPS (uninterruptable power supply)
The power button on the front panel of the Vi2 (as with Vi4/6) uses illumination colour to indicate the
state of the two mains power supplies: If both power supplies have mains connected and are functioning,
the button illuminates GREEN. If only one of the two power supplies is connected or functioning, the but-
ton illuminates in RED.
This feature can be used to advantage when using a UPS to protect the console from power failures. One
problem that can arise when using a UPS is that it may not be obvious if the mains power has actually
failed, since if this happens in the middle of a show, the audible alarm on the UPS will probably not be
467mm/18.4"
heard! The solution is to connect only one of the Vi2 surface's power supplies to the UPS, and connect
the other one direct to the mains. In this case, if the mains fails, the power button on the surface will turn
RED and give a visual warning that there are only minutes of power left!
(Tip courtesy of Gert Sanner, FOH Deep Purple)
Soundcraft Vi2 Dimensions
148mm/5.82"
Weight when cased
Control Surface, Soundcraft Vi6
Control Surface, Soundcraft Vi4
Control Surface, Soundcraft Vi2
Local Rack/ Stagebox
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Control Surface Dimensions.
Soundcraft Vi2
Soundcraft Vi4
Soundcraft Vi6
Soundcraft Vi2/Vi4/Vi6
97kg/214lbs
82kg/180lbs
81kg/180lbs
50kg/110lbs
Soundcraft Vi2™ User Guide Supplement 0210 BD10.947003 Rev 0
840mm (33")
Script Tray
An optional Script Tray is
Vi4 and Vi6 control surfa
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