SoundCraft Audio Mixing Console Model Spirit Studio manual Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a SPIRIT STUDIO mixer. Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s leading manufacturers and the results of over 17 years experi- ence supporting some of the biggest names in the business. Packed full of features for track-laying, mixdown and overdubbing SPIRIT STUDIO provides you with access to the full range of professional mul- titrack techniques from an unusually compact mixer.

Designed by engineers who understand the individual needs of musicians, SPIRIT STUDIO has been built to the highest standards using quality Japanese compo- nents and employing automated assembly techniques beyond the reach of most manufacturers of compact mixers.

A rugged steel chassis is combined with moulded side trims to give protection and distinctive appearance. Custom-moulded controls, designed for the best ‘feel’ and visual clarity complement the styling, resulting in a truly professional product which is ideal for all types of multitrack recording from 8-track all the way up to 24- track.

An in-line console available in two frame sizes (16/8/2 and 24/8/2) there is no shortage of inputs on SPIRIT STUDIO, since in mixdown mode the multitrack moni- tor inputs double as extra line inputs.

The input channels are able to accept a wide range of Microphone and Line level signals from separate input sockets. Every channel features a separate Channel and Tape Monitor section, with unique flexibility to swap functions between the two paths. The 4-band EQ is in two sections - normally the HL/LF section is be- fore the insert point and the LOW MID and HI MID after the insert point, thus allowing separate EQ of Send and Return. If EQ to Monitor switch is pressed the HF/LF EQ is switched into the Monitor path leaving the LOW MID and HI MID section after the Insert point in the

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