SoundCraft Audio Mixing Console Model Spirit Studio manual User Guide

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User Guide

Contents

Introduction	. . . . . . . . .	2
Basic Principles of Multitrack Recording		4
Getting Started	. . . . . . . . .	6
Connections and Connectors	. . . . . . . . .	6
Fault Finding Guide	. . . . . . . . .	9
Getting to know your console . .	. . . . . . . .	10
Facilities	. . . . . . . .	10
Input - Channel Path	. . . . . . . .	10
Input - Monitor Path	. . . . . . . .	15
Group Section	. . . . . . . .	16
Master Section	. . . . . . . .	18
Using your SPIRIT STUDIO Console	. . . . . . .	21
Initial Set Up	. . . . . . . .	21
Applications	. . . . . . . .	24
Recording	. . . . . . . .	24
Playback/Mix-Down	. . . . . . . .	25
Overdubbing	. . . . . . . .	26
Live P.A	. . . . . . . .	27
Care of your mixer	. . . . . . . .	28
Glossary	. . . . . . . .	28
Selectable Options	. . . . . . . .	30
Specifications	. . . . . . . .	31
Front Panel Layout	fold out rear cover
Block Diagram	. inside rear cover

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Contents Page WD6 5PZ User Guide Introduction Page Mixer Basic Principles of RecordingClipped Signal Noise Getting Started Connections and ConnectorsPole stereo Jack Pole mono Jack Balanced and UnbalancedGrounding and Shielding PolarityPage Microphone Input +48V Phantom PowerGetting to Know Your Console Input Channel PathCHANNEL/MONITOR Input Reverse Line InputLine Select Gain ControlHF/LF Equaliser DirectEQ to Monitor High and LOW MID Sweep EQAuxiliary Sends Channel PAN Channel PFL/PEAK LEDChannel on Tape Send & Return Input Monitor PathMIX & Groups Channel FaderGroup Section PFL Group FadersGroup Outputs Group InsertsTrim Auxiliary MasterAuxiliary Output Stereo Effects ReturnMaster Section Foldback Master Faders MIX InsertsMIX Master Faders OscillatorTrack Replay LinkFoldback Outputs RM Source to FB1 & FB2Initial SET UP Using Your Spirit Studio ConsolePage Page Applications Example 2 Playback/ Mix-Down Example 3 Overdubbing Example 4 Live Public Address Glossary Care of Your MixerPage Selecting Average Response on Bargraphs Selectable OptionsMaster PCB SC2973 Modification of Tape Sends & 2 Track Return LevelR.R NoiseBuss Noise Mix NoiseInput & Output Levels CrosstalkFrequency Response Input & Output Impedances