SoundCraft 4 manual

The TAPE RETURN jacks are an ideal place to connect the playback of a tape machine, without using up any of the LINE inputs. This pot sets the level of playback signal fed either to the MIX (when MIX is pressed) or MONITOR, when MIX/2TK is pressed. The inputs accept signals from either 100mV semi-professional equipment or +4dBu professional machines.

The TAPE RETURN is also the best way of connecting a tape or CD player to feed pre-show music to a PA rig, since this leaves all input settings unaltered. It can also serve as the return from an Effects unit to save using up Line Inputs.

Press this switch to route the TAPE RETURN signal direct to the mix outputs. Adjust the input level with the TAPE RETURN LEVEL control. The Tape Return signal will now be present at the Mix outputs, at a level set by the Master Faders, and the meters will display this same signal.

DO NOT press this switch if recording via the Mix output to the same tape machine or oscillation may occur.

Press this switch to route the TAPE RETURN signal to the MONITOR and PHONES outputs. Adjust the input level with the TAPE RETURN LEVEL control. The PPM meters will now be directly reading the level of the Tape Return.

Normally the Monitor and Phones outputs receive either the Mix signal or the 2 Track Return signal, depending on the position of the MIX/2TK switch.

STEREO LISTEN provides a further choice of sources from Aux Sends 5-8, Groups 1-4 or Stereo Returns PFL. The switches are non-interlocking to allow several sources to be monitored simultaneously. The PPM meters monitor the selected signal.

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This control sets the output level to the MONITOR LEFT & RIGHT outputs. If HEADPHONES are plugged into the PHONES jack the Monitor outputs are cut off, and the knob then sets the headphone listening level. When the PHONES are unplugged the Monitor output is restored.