Harman 1210KA manual Introduction, Advice for Those WHO Push the Boundaries

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft EFX/EPM mixer. The EFX/EPM range is a most cost-effective mixing solution, bringing you all the features and performance that you expect from a Soundcraft product, at an extraordinarily low price. The packaging, in which your mixer arrived, forms part of the product and must be retained for future use.

Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s leading manufacturers, and the results of nearly 3 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 mixer 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 commod- ity. Our products have a user interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry standard because of its efficiency.

The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which are used on our most expensive consoles are employed in the EFX and EPM, 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 mixer 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 mixer 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 you ensure the product meets the high demands of the user.

ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through an ampli- fier or headphones can damage hearing over time.

Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don’t understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will look after you.

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 from your mixer and the most respect from your artists and audience.

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User Guide Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue User Guide EPM Models Contents Safety Symbol Guide Important Safety Instructions Neutral Blue US White Live Hot Brown US Black Introduction Advice for Those WHO Push the Boundaries60-SECOND Guide EFX OverviewPeak LED Phantom PowerMaster Faders Main Meters60-SECOND Guide EPM AUX 1/2 SendsPFL Mono OUT ¼ Jack 22 2-TRACK Inputs23 2-TRACK Controls Mic Input Wiring UPLine Input Insert PointMix Inserts Stereo Inputs Stereo 1/2 and StereoMix Outputs Aux & FX Bus OutputsHeadphones Polarity PhaseGrounding and Shielding Problem Solving Products Under Warranty OUT-OF-WARRANTY ProductsIf in doubt please contact Soundcraft customer support Block Diagram Soundcraft EFX Block Diagram Soundcraft EPM Gain Mono Input Channel EFX shownHF EQ MID EQLF EQ PAN Aux 2 Send EPM onlyMute Input Channel FaderInputs Stereo 1/2 Gain control sets the level of the channel signalGain MF EQBalance FaderChannel Peak LED Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Master Section EFX Power IndicatorMIX OUTPUTS, Inserts & Mono Output Bargraph MetersAUX 1 PRE/POST Switch and AUX 2 on EPM Headphones JackTrack Track to MIXFX BUS Output EFX only Aux 2 on EPM Footswitch EFX onlyStereo Return Inputs EFX only Stereo Return Level EFX onlyFX Operation Select and Load a ProgramSet Audio Levels FX Processor Controls EFX only Reverbs Karaoke Reverb ControlsDelays Modulated Effects Delay ControlsFlanger PhaserTremelo/Pan VibratoFactory Reset Effects Data Chart EFX only Using Your EFX or EPM Console Microphone PlacementInitial Setup Page Applications Application 3 Places of Worship using EFX Application 4 Recording Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Glossary Phase Distort the signalPeaking BandTypical Connecting Leads Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Karaoke MARK-UP Sheets EPM Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Part numbers for the kits are Fitting Optional Rackmount EarsSoundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue EPM/EFX Typical Specifications Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User WarrantySoundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Soundcraft EFX/EPM User Guide Issue Page Balboa Boulevard Soundcraft Soundcraft USA