Harman MFXI, MPMI manual Introduction, Advice for Those WHO Push the Boundaries

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft MPMi/MFXi mixer. The MPMi and MFXi ranges are our most cost-effective mixing solutions, bringing you all the features and performance that you expect from a Soundcraft product, at an extraordinarily low price. The packaging, in which your console 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 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 MPMi/MFXi 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 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 MPMi/ MFXi, 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 MPMi/MFXi 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 MPMi/MFXi 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 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 amplifier 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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Contents User Guide Page User Guide Potters BAR Contents Important Safety Instructions Neutral Blue US White Live Hot Brown US Black Safety Symbol Guide Soundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue Consignes DE Sécurité Importantes Vert et Jaune US Vert/Jaune Avertissement Guide DES Symboles DE SécuritéRemarques Informations utiles sur l’utilisation de la consoleIntroduction Advice for Those WHO Push the Boundaries60-SECOND Guide MFXi SUB-GROUP Routing MIC 60-SECOND Guide MPMiBe monitored also, see item 30 below Mic Input Wiring UPLine Input Insert PointStereo Inputs Stereo 1/2 HeadphonesMix Outputs Aux and FX Bus OutputsGrounding and Shielding Polarity PhaseCables Products Under Warranty Problem SolvingOUT-OF-WARRANTY Products UK customers should contact their local dealerAUX Outputs Block Diagram MFXiMPMi High-pass Filter Mono Input Channels MFXi shownMID EQ HF EQLF EQ PAN Signal Present SP LEDMute Input Channel FaderInputs Stereo 1/2 Stereo Input Channels MFXi shownGain MF EQFader BalancePFL Channel Peak LEDSoundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue Master Section MFXi Master Section MPMi Phantom Power Power IndicatorHeadphones Level Headphones SocketMIX Fader Meters & Solo LEDSUB Faders SUB to MIXMute FX Footswitch 23 PRE/POST SwitchFX Master FX AFLFX Operation Lexicon FX Processor OverviewSelect and Load a Program Set Audio LevelsFX Processor Controls MFXi only Reverbs Karaoke Reverb ControlsDelays Modulated Effects Delay ControlsPhaser Factory ResetFlanger Tremelo/PanEffects Data Chart Crosstalk @ 1kHz MFXi/MPMi Typical SpecificationsMicrophone Placement Using Your MFXi/MPMi ConsoleInitial Setup Page STE1 STE2 Effects 48V Used forFitting Optional RACK-MOUNT Brackets Extender DimensionsMixer Applications Instrument and Vocal Sources Configurations can be driven by the MFXiPlayer Application 3 Places of WorshipStudio Control Room Application 4 RecordingTypical Connecting Leads ‘Y’ Cables Unbalanced Glossary Position Pre-fadeA highpass or lowpass derived response See aboveBenefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User WarrantySoundcraft MFXi MPMi User Guide Issue Balboa Boulevard Soundcraft Soundcraft USA
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