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USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
W W W W W ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE
ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE
ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE
ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE
ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE
Safety Symbol Guide
Safety Symbol Guide
Safety Symbol Guide
Safety Symbol Guide
Safety Symbol Guide
Approvals and Notice
Approvals and Notice
Approvals and Notice
Approvals and Notice
Approvals and Notice
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
Warranty
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Important Safety Instr
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Cautions
Cautions
Cautions
Cautions
Cautions
Warnings
Warnings
Warnings
Warnings
Warnings
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions
Precautions
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- Page 1 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE W W W W W ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE ARRANTY AND SAFETY GUIDE Page Page Page Page Page Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide Safety Symbol Guide...
- Page 2 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with these symbols should be read carefully.
- Page 3 Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
- Page 4 End User means the person who first puts the equipment into regular operation. Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, provided such a person is authorised for this purpose by Soundcraft or its accredited Distributor.
- Page 5 Do not use the AC adaptor for any other purpose. Replace the complete AC adaptor if the plug, lead or adaptor is damaged. Refer to the Soundcraft dealer from where the equipment was purchased. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: UK &...
- Page 6 It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by • Soundcraft or its authorised agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
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Page 7: About This Manual
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. - Page 8 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully. In particular, you should also read the Cautions and Warnings on pages 5-6 of this manual. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid storing or using the mixer in conditions of excessive heat or cold, or in positions where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Diagram e Diagram e Diagram e Diagram e Diagram Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 10 Mark-Up Sheet Compact 10 Mark-Up Sheet... -
Page 10: Compact User Inter Compact User Inter Face Face
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMP COMP ACT USER INTERF ACT USER INTERF COMP COMP COMPACT USER INTERF ACT USER INTERF ACT USER INTERFACE To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 10 second tutorial. Here you can find quick information on any feature of the console, and a page reference where you can find a more detailed explanation. -
Page 11: The 10 Second T The 10 Second Tutor Utor
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE THE 10 SECOND TUTOR - COMP THE 10 SECOND TUTOR - COMP ACT4 / COMP ACT4 / COMP ACT 10 ACT 10 THE 10 SECOND TUTOR - COMP THE 10 SECOND TUTOR - COMPACT4 / COMP THE 10 SECOND TUTOR - COMP ACT4 / COMP ACT4 / COMPACT 10... -
Page 12: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft mixer. We take great pride in our latest addition to our range of mixing consoles - you have taken a step in the right direction and we will be with you all the way. -
Page 13: Working Safely With Sound
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE WORKING SAFEL WORKING SAFEL Y WITH SOUND Y WITH SOUND WORKING SAFEL WORKING SAFEL WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND Y WITH SOUND Y WITH SOUND Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage hearing over time. -
Page 14: The Mixer Explained
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE THE MIXER EXPLAINED THE MIXER EXPLAINED THE MIXER EXPLAINED THE MIXER EXPLAINED THE MIXER EXPLAINED What is an audio mixer ? What is an audio mixer ? What is an audio mixer ? What is an audio mixer ? What is an audio mixer ? The term “mixing”... - Page 15 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE What kind of things can I plug into it ? What kind of things can I plug into it ? What kind of things can I plug into it ? What kind of things can I plug into it ? What kind of things can I plug into it ? We can’t possibly list all of them here, but below are a few of the most common sources:...
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Page 16: Mixing Audio Path
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MIXING AUDIO P MIXING AUDIO PA A A A A TH MIXING AUDIO P MIXING AUDIO P MIXING AUDIO P So how does audio get mixed ? So how does audio get mixed ? So how does audio get mixed ? So how does audio get mixed ? So how does audio get mixed ? -
Page 17: Monitoring Audio Path
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MONITORING AUDIO P MONITORING AUDIO PA A A A A TH MONITORING AUDIO P MONITORING AUDIO P MONITORING AUDIO P So how do I listen to audio ? So how do I listen to audio ? So how do I listen to audio ? So how do I listen to audio ? So how do I listen to audio ? -
Page 18: Wiring Up
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP WIRING UP Mic Input Mic Input Mic Input Mic Input Mic Input The outer ring of the combination input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whether from delicate vocals requiring the best low-noise performance, or drum kits needing maximum headroom. -
Page 19: Stereo Input
Cable t Cable t Cable t Cable Shown below is the wiring diagram for an insert cable. Your Soundcraft dealer or local disributor should also stock this type of cable. Stereo Inputs Compact4 Stereo Inputs Compact4 Stereo Inputs Compact4... -
Page 20: Headphones (@ 200Ω)
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Ar Ar Ar Artist and Engineer Headphones tist and Engineer Headphones tist and Engineer Headphones tist and Engineer Headphones tist and Engineer Headphones The Headphones outputs are on a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack, wired as a stereo output as shown, The output level is designed ideally for headphones of 200Ω... -
Page 21: Problem Solving
Keep a few in your gig tool box. If in doubt please contact Soundcraft customer support. PRODUCTS UNDER WARRANTY USA customers should contact the National Service Manager at Soundcraft USA, telephone: (615) 360-0458, e-mail: soundcraft-usa@harman.com. UK customers should contact their local Dealer. -
Page 22: Mono Input Channels
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MONO INPUT CHANNELS MONO INPUT CHANNELS MONO INPUT CHANNELS MONO INPUT CHANNELS MONO INPUT CHANNELS PHANTOM POWER When using condensor microphones +48v phantom power is required to be present at the contacts of the microphone (XLR) socket for the microphone to operate correctly. - Page 23 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE DIRECT INJECTION SWITCH This switch activates the high impedance mode for the 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack input. The high impedance is used to match the signal from a high-impedance source such as bass guitars. When activating you will notice the guitar sound will become much bolder.
- Page 24 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MONO INPUT CHANNELS - CONTINUED MONO INPUT CHANNELS - CONTINUED MONO INPUT CHANNELS - CONTINUED MONO INPUT CHANNELS - CONTINUED MONO INPUT CHANNELS - CONTINUED This control sets the amount of the channel signal feeding the Left and Right MIX buses, allowing you to move the source smoothly across the stereo image.
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Page 25: Stereo Input Channels
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS STEREO INPUT CHANNELS INPUTS STEREO 1/2 These inputs accept 2-pole Phono plugs. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum machines, synths, CD/DVD Players, tape machines or processing units. -
Page 26: Master Section
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MONITOR OUTPUTS The Monitor LEFT and RIGHT outputs are sent from the 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jacks sockets as balanced signals. MONITOR LEVEL This control sets the level to the MONITOR LEFT &... - Page 27 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION ARTIST HEADPHPONES OUTPUT The Artist Headphones Outputs are on 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jacks and are unbalanced connections wired as a stereo output. There is a substantial amount of power at these sockets depending on the type of headphones you use.
- Page 28 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION MASTER SECTION RECORD OUTPUT LEVEL This control sets the output level to the RECORD outputs. The input monitor of your soundcard/ sequencer should be checked for a good level of signal. If you have followed the set-up procedure, this knob should be around the 0dB position.
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Page 29: Using Y Using Your Compact4/10 Console Our Compact4/10 Console
USER GUIDE USING YOUR COMP USING YOUR COMP USING YOUR COMP USING YOUR COMP USING YOUR COMPACT 4/10 MIXER ACT 4/10 MIXER ACT 4/10 MIXER ACT 4/10 MIXER ACT 4/10 MIXER The final sound from your monitoring system can only ever be as good as the weakest link in the chain, and especially important is the quality of the source signal because this is the starting point of the chain. -
Page 30: Channel Set-Up
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET-UP CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET In order to get the best results from your mixing experience it is vital that you follow one golden rule - GET THE SIGNAL LEVEL RIGHT FROM THE INPUT. -
Page 31: Operational Notes
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE OPERA OPERA TIONAL NOTES TIONAL NOTES OPERA OPERA OPERATIONAL NOTES TIONAL NOTES TIONAL NOTES RECORDING A TRACK AGAINST EXISTING MATERIAL RECORDING A TRACK AGAINST EXISTING MATERIAL RECORDING A TRACK AGAINST EXISTING MATERIAL RECORDING A TRACK AGAINST EXISTING MATERIAL RECORDING A TRACK AGAINST EXISTING MATERIAL If using a metronome, to hear the click, activate the metronome in your sequencer / hard disc... -
Page 32: Application 1 : Computer Based Recording
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMPUTER BASED RECORDING COMPUTER BASED RECORDING COMPUTER BASED RECORDING COMPUTER BASED RECORDING COMPUTER BASED RECORDING DJ/VJ PERFORMACE MIXING DJ/VJ PERFORMACE MIXING DJ/VJ PERFORMACE MIXING DJ/VJ PERFORMACE MIXING DJ/VJ PERFORMACE MIXING... -
Page 33: Application 2 : Live Per Application 2 : Live Per For For Formance Mixing Mance Mixing
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE LIVE PERFORMANCE MIXING LIVE PERFORMANCE MIXING LIVE PERFORMANCE MIXING LIVE PERFORMANCE MIXING LIVE PERFORMANCE MIXING ELECTRONIC NEWS GA ELECTRONIC NEWS GA ELECTRONIC NEWS GATHERING MIXING THERING MIXING THERING MIXING THERING MIXING ELECTRONIC NEWS GA ELECTRONIC NEWS GA THERING MIXING... -
Page 34: Application 5 ; Broadcast Studio
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE BROADCAST STUDIO BROADCAST STUDIO BROADCAST STUDIO BROADCAST STUDIO BROADCAST STUDIO HOUSE OF WORSHIP HOUSE OF WORSHIP HOUSE OF WORSHIP HOUSE OF WORSHIP HOUSE OF WORSHIP... -
Page 35: Fur Further Infor Ther Infor Ther Information Mation
SOUNDCRAFT WEBSITE SOUNDCRAFT WEBSITE SOUNDCRAFT WEBSITE SOUNDCRAFT WEBSITE SOUNDCRAFT WEBSITE Please visit http://www.soundcraft.com/ for more information Please visit http://www.soundcraft.com/ for more information Please visit http://www.soundcraft.com/ for more information Please visit http://www.soundcraft.com/ for more information Please visit http://www.soundcraft.com/ for more information regarding operation with specific hardware. -
Page 36: Glossar Glossar Y Of T Y Of Ter Er Er Er Erms Used Y Of T Ms Used
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE Glossar Glossar Glossary y y y y Glossar Glossar balance the relative levels of the left and right channels of a stereo signal. balanced a method of audio connection which ‘balances’ the wanted signal between two wires and a screen which carries no signal. -
Page 37: Typical Specifications
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS TYPICAL SPECIFICA TYPICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) Noise (22Hz-22kHz measurement bandwidth) Mic EIN @ max gain, 150 ohm source impedance ................-128dBu Mix @ unity, faders down ........................<-85dBu... -
Page 38: Compact 4 Dimensions
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMP COMP COMPACT4 Dimensions ACT4 Dimensions ACT4 Dimensions ACT4 Dimensions COMP COMP ACT4 Dimensions... -
Page 39: Compact 10 Dimensions
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMP COMP COMPACT10 Dimensions ACT10 Dimensions ACT10 Dimensions ACT10 Dimensions COMP COMP ACT10 Dimensions... -
Page 40: Typical Connecting Leads
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS... - Page 41 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS TYPICAL CONNECTING LEADS...
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Page 42: System Block Diagram
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM... -
Page 43: Gain Str Gain Structur Uctur Ucture Diagram E Diagram
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM GAIN STRUCTURE DIAGRAM... -
Page 44: Compact 4 Mark-Up Sheet
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMPACT4 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT4 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT4 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT4 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT4 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you like, and use the copies to make a note of your control settings. -
Page 45: Compact 10 Mark-Up Sheet
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE COMPACT10 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT10 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT10 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT10 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET COMPACT10 CONTROL POSITION MARK-UP SHEET To assist you in restoring the console to a previous setting you may copy this sheet as many times as you like, and use the copies to make a note of your control settings. - Page 46 USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE USER GUIDE NOTES SHEET NOTES SHEET NOTES SHEET NOTES SHEET NOTES SHEET Please use the following pages to make any notes specific to the operation of your console to act as reminders, or guides for other users:...
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