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SoundCraft Five Monitor Series manual Input Module, Input A/B B

Models: Five Monitor Series

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Input Module

1SENS (Sensitivity)

The SENSitivity Control adjusts the level of the signal which is present on the Input XLRs. The input can handle mic or line level signals up to +30dBu, with the RANGE switch (see below) selecting high or low sensitivity.

2INPUT A/B - B

Every input has A and B XLR inputs, allowing a large number of inputs to be con- nected to the console without repatching. Normally the A input is active, unless the B switch is pressed to select the alternative input.

3Ø (Phase)

The PHASE switch reverses the phase of the selected input signal, to compensate for incorrect wiring or mic placement. The switch is internally illuminated when phase is reversed.

4RNGE (Range)

The RNGE (Range) switch selects between an input range of -2dBu to -70dBu (switch released), and +10dBu to -20dBu (switch pressed and lit), enabling both mic and line level signals to be handled by a common input stage.

CAUTION: Phantom power should not be switched on when unbalanced sources are connected to the XLR input.

548V A and B

The 48V switches, when depressed, place 48V phantom power on pins 2 & 3 of the respective XLRs. Integral LEDs illuminate when the phantom power is on.

6INS (Insert Point)

The Insert Point may be switched in circuit by the INS switch. The insert uses sep- arate balanced jacks for send and return. It is normally positioned after the filter and before the equaliser, but can be repositioned using internal jumpers to be post-EQ if required. The insert is in-circuit when the switch is illuminated.

7HPF (Highpass Filter)

Two sweepable filters are provided, offering the capability of cleaning up both ends of the input signal, minimising the amount of corrective EQ which needs to be applied.

The High-pass Filter (HPF) control (upper knob) sets the cutoff (-3dB) frequency of the High-pass filter: it is adjustable between 20Hz and 600Hz. The control also has a built-in switch to switch the filter out of circuit when rotated fully anticlock- wise.

The Low-pass Filter (LPF) control (lower knob) sets the cutoff (-3dB) frequency of the Low-pass filter: it is adjustable between 1kHz and 20kHz. The control also has a built-in switch to switch the filter out of circuit when rotated fully anticlock- wise.

8EQ

The EQ section comprises four fully parametric bands, with adjustable Q. The EQ is enabled when the EQ switch is pressed, and bypassed when the switch is released. The EQ is active when the EQ switch is illuminated.

Each section has a dual concentric control providing 15dB boost or cut (upper knob) at a variable frequency (lower knob) and a separate Q control.

FIVE Monitor Functional Description

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Five Monitor Series specifications

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Equipped with advanced digital signal processing (DSP), the SoundCraft Five provides unparalleled sound clarity and precision. The built-in EQ features, including parametric equalizers, allow sound engineers to tailor the audio output to the specific acoustics of the venue. This adaptability ensures that performers are always heard at their best, regardless of the environment.

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