SoundCraft 1601E manual Quick Start, Connections, Setting UP, Activating the Effects

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QUICK START

If you want to quickly try out the performance of 1601E Effects, please read the following points carefully:

CONNECTIONS

Make sure all connections have been made correctly and the volume controls on mixer and amplifier system are all turned completely down.

Connect the IEC power cord to the rear panel of the mixer and plug it into a suitable AC outlet.

Turn on the power to the mixing desk and then turn on the power of the amplifier system.

SETTING UP

Select a suitable audio track (dance orientated music with defined beat information), start the playback on the connected sound source.

Adjust the channel trim so that the input signal is peaking at or above zero (0) on the input meters.

Select where you want to apply the EFFECTS, channel 1, channel 2 or master. The [BEAT] indicator should be "on" indicating the BPM is locked.

ACTIVATING THE EFFECTS

Select [A](single mode) on [BANK] . Press the [FILTER] button.

Move the [MIX] fader to the mid position to hear the filter effect. Try adjusting the X and Y encoders to change the sound.

To change the [BEATS] FX Speed setting, simply switch from [1/4] ~ [2/1]. The timing of the effect triggering will change instantly to the new setting. Try the whole range of preset timings to hear the way they change the feel or 'groove' of the music.

To select [MULTI] mode, rotate the [BANK] switch through [B] to [F]. In multi programs the active effects are indicated by the indicators in the main effect select buttons when you hold down the multi-effect bank buttons 1-5.

Please read the following "OPERATION" section fully to appreciate the range of features and facilities 1601E has to offer.

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Contents Page Potters BAR Contents Important Safety Instructions Green and Yellow US Green/Yellow Headphones Safety Warning Safety Symbol GuideTIP Recommended Headphone Impedance = 200 OhmsBPM Effects IntroductionPage Installation General PrecautionsMains Installation Initial Wiring Considerations Audio WiringShielding Working Safely with Sound Points to RememberPowering Inspection and InstallationUnpacking and Inspection Environmental ConsiderationsConnecting to a Typical Sound System Setting The Pre-trim Pads Making Adjustments and Fitting SparesChanging The Orientation Of The Phono/Line Switches Replacing The FadersPage TOP Panel DescriptionBPM FX MIX Fader BPM FX Section seeRear Connector Panel Balanced Master Outputs -XLR ConnectorsBalanced Booth Outputs -XLR Connectors EQ CUT -Rotary Front PanelOperation Combi -XLR ConnectorGetting Started MIC / Line InputEQ -LOW Control Level ControlEQ -HIGH Control MIC Insert Socket rearconInput Selector Switches Clip IndicatorsPRE-TRIM Pads Trim Channel Volume FadersHI EQ MID EQSend -LEVEL FX Send & Return / AUXRecord OUT Send -SELECTFX ON/OFF Switch Clip IndicatorFX SEND/RETURN RE-CONFIGURATION Return / AUX -LEVELMaster / Booth Output Fader ExciterFader Curve Level Headphone MonitorMASTER/CUE Select Headphone SocketsMonitor Beats Indicator Bank ModeBPM FX Module Operating CriteriaTAP/CLEAR IsolatorY Controls BPM FX MIX ON-OFF switchesQuick Start Setting UPConnections Activating the EffectsBPM Range OperationTAP/CLEAR Button TAP -Tempo EditApplying the BPM-FX Effect Start SyncEffect Controls MIX FaderRotary Encoder Band Isolator SINGLE/MULTI Mode Operation Mode Bank selectSingle Mode Multi Mode Additional speed settings for FILTER/FLANGER/PANNERProgram Edit and Recall Effects FilterFrequency SUB-MENU Delay SpeedRepeats Y PAN SPSWAY Split Y Cutter Depth X mark space ratioSlope Y Flange Resonance is factory set @ 75%Depth Y Hints & Tips PRE-SET Voice ListBlock Diagram Connecting Leads Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Post after the channel fader GlossaryEqualising the system to notch out the offending frequencies Riaa