Page 1: User Guide
Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 2 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. 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 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS ..................1 -2 WARNINGS ............................1 -3 WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND..................1 -4 WARRANTY ........................1 -4 Soundcraft Vi6™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ............1 -5 Audio Channels ..........................1 -5 I/O Capability ..........................1 -5 Miscellaneous ..........................1 -6 Channel Processing ..........................
Page 4 GRP (Mono) ........................... 4 -14 GRP (Stereo) ..........................4 -14 Empty ............................. 4 -14 PANNING ........................4 -15 General ............................4 -15 PAN Function LR Mode ........................4 -15 PAN Function LCR Mode ......................... 4 -16 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 5 Temporary Layer ..........................8 -2 OUTPUTS ......................... 8 -3 Master Fader section ........................8 -3 ALL Busses ............................8 -4 VST Master Area ..........................8 -5 VCA & MUTE GROUPS 9 -1 VCA/MUTE GROUP INDICATION ..................9 -1 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 6 Solo Operation Logic ........................11 -12 Input Priority Mode ........................11 -13 Autocancel Behaviour ........................11 -14 Follow Output Solo Mode ......................11 -15 TALKBACK & OSCILLATOR 12 -1 DESK VIEW ........................12 -1 Setup Key ............................12 -1 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 7 Cue List ............................15 -3 MANAGING SHOWS......................15 -4 Hard Drive ............................15 -4 Memory Stick ..........................15 -5 Exporting A Show To A Memory Stick....................15 -5 Importing A Show From A Memory Stick..................15 -5 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 8 COPY TO LIBRARY ......................18 - 11 PASTE FROM LIBRARY ....................18 - 12 EXPORTING AND IMPORTING LIBRARIES ..............18 - 13 SOUNDCRAFT Vi6™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 19 -1 AUDIO CHANNELS ......................19 -1 Max number of simultaneous mixing channels ................. 19 -1 Insert points ...........................
Page 9 Misc ............................... 19 -3 Vi6 TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................19 -4 BLOCK DIAGRAM 20 -1 Vi Processor™ Card 21 - 1 General ......................... 21 - 1 LEXICON® Effects ........................... 21 - 1 BSS® Graphic Equalisers ........................ 21 - 1 LEXICON® Effects Format....................21 - 1 FX Overview Page ......................
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Page 11: Introduction
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 1 - 1...
Page 12: Important Safety Warnings
Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed. The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer. Page 1 - 2...
Page 13: Warnings
• The disconnect device is the mains plug; it must remain accessible so as to be readily operable in use. • 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.
Page 14: Working Safely With Sound
Equipment or the defective component should be returned to the Dealer or to Soundcraft and subject to the following conditions the Dealer or Soundcraft will repair or replace the defective components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.
Page 15: Soundcraft Vi6™ Features And Specifications
Soundcraft Vi6™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Audio Channels Max number of simultaneous mixing channels 64 mono inputs into 35 mix busses. Pairs of mono inputs can be linked to create stereo channels. Insert points 24 insert send/return pairs can be configured (using available I/O) and assigned to any of the 64 inputs...
Page 16: Miscellaneous
Pan (Output bus to LCR) – LR or LCR switchable. Bus Feed feature – allows switched routing of one bus to another. Graphic EQ 1/3-octave (with FX Card) Assignable Lexicon Multi-FX processors x8 (with FX Card) Page 1 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 17: Control Surface
Input faders can be assigned to the 16 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups. Input faders can be switched to control all 32 Grp/Aux/Matrix Outputs, or can control an individual Aux send mix, using the switchable ‘Follow Solo’ function. Soundcraft FaderGlow™ clearly indicates using colours when faders are not controlling inputs.
Page 18: Console Overview
* The Master bay contains 8 Output Fader strips, the 3 Masters and 16 Output encoders that give a total of 27 Output levels that can be directly controlled without changing Layers. General Functions like Snap- shot, Monitoring, TB & OSC and so on are also located on the Master bay. Page 1 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 19: Layers
LCR masters. To do this the console has a number of layers which the user accesses via the layer controls shown above. Full details are given in chapter 8 of this manual. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 1 - 9...
Page 20: Encoders
* There are four panel-mounted encoders with LED rings: the TB/OSC Level Control encoder, and the Sold Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume encoders. These are dedicated to their respective functions. A detailed explanation of encoder use is given in chapter 7 of this manual. Page 1 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 21: Master Audio Functions
* The Monitoring system contains the functionality to listen to and monitor the audio signal at several points in the console. * TB/OSC system contains the Talkback functionality and the oscillator settings. * The Meter panel provides a full overview of all 64 Input and 35 Output levels. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 1 - 11...
Page 22: Master Control
* Copy / paste functionality can be used in different modes and speeds up repetative tasks.. * Gang is a superb feature that links channels functions together for temporary changes. * [Power] switches the Desk on and off, while [MUTE ALL] Outputs is helpful in emergency situations. Page 1 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 23: System Components
SYSTEM COMPONENTS Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 1...
Page 24: System Hardware Overview
SYSTEM HARDWARE OVERVIEW Figure 2-1. The System’s Three Component Parts. Page 2 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 25: Note On Installation Of The Cooling Fans/Filters
Figure 2-2b: Layout Of Stage Box. NOTE: Ensure fan units on Local Rack and Stagebox are connected and operational. CLEAN FILTERS REGULARLY! The filters are outlined in yellow in the figures above. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 3...
Page 26: The Console Rear Connectors
Local Rack. The cable to do this (part number RL0267-01) is supplied with the system. The function of each of the connectors in this cable is marked with a cable Page 2 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 27 Figure 2-4: Console Rearcon Panel. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 5...
Page 28: Local Rack
LOCAL RACK Local Rack Description The Local Rack is the audio ‘brain’ of the Soundcraft Vi6™, it contains the DSP mixing processor and the local I/O connections. The rack consists of a 6U processing and I/O unit, developed by Studer, called the S-Core. Below this is a 4U low-noise cooling fan unit.
Page 29: Local Rack Rear
1 X MADI Stage Box interface card ( normally Cat 5, but it can optionally be replaced by an optical MADI card). 1 X Optical MADI card, providing 64 MADI input and 64 MADI output channels. See page 2-10 for more details. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 7...
Page 30 The rear view is shown below. Note that the last remaining connector from the console surface (the RJ45 ethernet connector) goes into the top socket on the bridge card. Figure 2-6: Local Rack Rear View. Page 2 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 31 Local Rack Audio Pinouts Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 9...
Page 32: Card Function Overview
56ch or 64ch MADI mode, depending on the connected device. Merger Card The D-type connectors on this card are not used. This card is used only for internal communications. Page 2 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 33 The breakout box provides connections for 16 line inputs, 16 line outputs, 16 AES/EBU input channels, 16 AES/EBU output channels, 5 local monitor outputs, a talkback output, 3 mic inputs, and 3 connectors for the link cable to the control surface. Figure 2-7: XLR Breakout Box. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 11...
Page 34 Cat 5 Breakout Panel Note that this panel was not fitted to early models. Figure 2-8: Cat 5 Breakout Panel. Page 2 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 35: Stage Box
96KHz, provide a redundant connection to the Local rack or to connect to a second system if two consoles are to be used for a monitor/FOH configuration. The Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 13...
Page 36: Redundant Madi Cable Operation
NOTE: Do NOT operate with the switch in ‘RED’ mode when only one cable is being used. Although this may appear to work, audio may not be restored if the cable is temporarily unplugged. Page 2 - 14 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 37: Front Panel
Front Panel Figure 2-9: Stage Box Front Panel. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 15...
Page 38: Connecting The Parts Of The System
CONNECTING THE PARTS OF THE SYSTEM (With Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted) Figure 2-10a: System Interconnections With Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted. Page 2 - 16 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 39 NOTE: Ensure fan units on Local Rack and Stagebox are connected and operational. CLEAN FILTERS REGULARLY! Figure 2-10b: System Interconnections With Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 17...
Page 40: Connecting The Parts Of The System
CONNECTING THE PARTS OF THE SYSTEM (Without Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted) Note that the Cat 5 Breakout panel was not fitted to early models. Figure 2-11a: System Interconnections Without Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted. Page 2 - 18 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 41 NOTE: Ensure fan units on Local Rack and Stagebox are connected and operational. CLEAN FILTERS REGULARLY! Figure 2-11b: System Interconnections Without Cat 5 Breakout Panel Fitted. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 2 - 19...
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Page 43: Operation Overview
Figure 3-1: Input Bay Screen Areas and Fields. Note: each TFT screen may have up to 4 permanently bright or permanently dark pixels, and still be within the TFT screen manufacturer’s specifications. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 3 - 1...
Page 44: Screen Colour Codes
Output Patch Control Grey For the Soundcraft FaderGlow™ colours see chapter 18. Soundcraft FaderGlow™ (Pat. Pend.) is a unique feature that gives the user an additional level of status overview, and can significantly reduce operating errors. Page 3 - 2...
Page 45: Vistonics Ii™ Knobs
The keys on the Vistonics area also operate in the same way. The touch-screen buttons/areas operate in a latching mode only. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 3 - 3...
Page 46: Solo/Sel Keys
Labelling can be done with the on-screen keyboard or an external USB keyboard. The on-screen keyboard is context sensitive and shows only the allowed character and symbols. Fig 3-3: The On-screen Keyboard. Page 3 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 47: Channel Labels
Channel Labels By default the channels are labelled CH-1 to CH-64. Soundcraft VI6™ uses long labels for the Screens and short labels for the LCDs. Long labels can contain up to 10 characters, whereas short labels are restricted to 6 characters.
Page 48: Bus Configuration
BUS CONFIGURATION The most important configuration of the Soundcraft VI6™ is the bus configuration, and this is done using the [ALL BUSSES] view on the four input bays. Figure 3-5: The Input Screen If [ALL BUSSES] Layer Is Active. The TYPE field can be set to one of three values: AUX, GRP or MTX, the encoder is used to change the Bus Type.
Page 49: Gang
Gang Mode was switched ON. The amber ‘Solo’ illumination of the Solo/Sel switches cannot be seen whilst gang mode is ON. It is recomended that Gangs are cleared down after use, particularly if GANG ALL is used. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 3 - 7...
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Page 51: Input
INPUT SIGNAL FLOW Figure 4-1: The Signal Flow In An Input Channel. Only one of the two insert points can be used per channel at any time. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 1...
Page 52: Input Channel Strip
INPUT CHANNEL STRIP Figure 4-2. Input Channel Strip. The Level Meter reads from -36dB to +18db, The GRM (Gain Reduction Meter) reads from -1 to -20dB. Page 4 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 53: Input Channel Touch Fields
* change the parameter. * Press the touch field again to go back the default VST view OR * Press another touch field. Figure 4-4: the relationship between touch fields and channel functions. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 3...
Page 54: Input
Select source IN1 or IN2. If OSC is active the central oscillator is patched to this channel and the selector is disabled. Pressing the {IN1 PATCH} or {IN2 PATCH} VST config key opens the Input Patch Configuration page. Figure 4-6. Input Patch Configuration Page. Page 4 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 55: Gain Field
Displays the channel label. {Its VST config button} opens the channel label configuration page. DLY field Encoder changes the input delay in the range 0.. 100 mS. {IN} enables the delay function. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 5...
Page 56: Stereo Configuration
* Optionally change the copy direction with <FROM>, <TO>. * Leave the page with {EXIT} or {PAIRING}. HINT: If a destination candidate is used in another pair you must first release that pairing. Page 4 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 57: Stereo Busses
The advantage is that more masters can be directly accessed (rather than tying up two Output controls). In the Encoder section stereo bus masters also use only 1 VST Field. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 7...
Page 58: Equaliser
Additionally, two blue bars at the top of the Equaliser touch field clearly indicate the Low and High Cut filter frequencies. (The filters are adjusted from within the INPUT Vistonics™ II page.) Page 4 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 59: Equaliser Band Highlight
{SHELF} changes the response characteristic to SHELF. (12dB/oct) EQUALISER Field {IN} enables the full Equaliser section (without filters). For preparation, all Parameters including the band IN switches can be set, even if the Equaliser is switched off. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 9...
Page 60: Dynamics
The Gate contains a side-chain input with filters, a Key listen SOLO and it can also operate in ducking mode. State Indication The Gate status is indicated on the right side of the Dynamics touch field: * ON green * HOLD yellow * OFF Page 4 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 61 MODE field Encoder switches the operational mode between GATE or Deesser. {Key} opens the key signal patch page -see chapter 10. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 11...
Page 62: De-Ess Function
DE-ESS Function A de-esser is normally used to reduce the sibilance (“s” components) in a singer’s voice. Soundcraft VI6™ includes a real de-esser function that works as dynamically controlled filter. The filter can be set using the FREQ and Q encoders.
Page 63: Compressor Function
Makeup adjusts the overall output level from the Limiter and Compressor sections. GAIN Encoder manually adjusts the output level to compensate for gain reduction. {AUTO} automatically adjusts the output level depending on the settingd of the THRS and RATIO controls. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 13...
Page 64: Bus
{ON} routes the signal to this bus. GRP (Stereo) {ON} route the signals to both busses. Empty If a bus has been configured as a Matrix, it is not visible in this page. Page 4 - 14 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 65: Panning
{ON} routes the channel signal to the Left and Right master busses. MASTER C {ON} routes the channel signal to the Centre master bus. MODE Switches the pan mode between LR or LCR. This field is not available for stereo-paired inputs. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 15...
Page 66: Pan Function Lcr Mode
In LCR mode, the encoder adjusts the level of an additional amount of signal sent to both left and right outputs. MASTER LCR {ON} routes the channel signal to the Left, Right and Centre masters. Page 4 - 16 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 67: Audio Format
* LCR Input Channels Soundcraft VI6 contains 64 MONO Input channels. A STEREO Input can be built by horizontally or vertically pairing two input channels in the same bay. Vertically and horizontally pairing can be used at the same time. See Pairing of input channels.
Page 68: Pan/Bal
If a panning mode is set to LCR, then the WIDTH function will become active. LCR PAN with WIDTH = 0 0 dB -3 dB Figure 4-15c. LCR PAN with WIDTH = 100 LCR PAN with WIDTH = 100 Figure 4-15d. Page 4 - 18 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 69: Insert Function
* Pre Filter * Pre Processing * Pre Fader * Post Fader. PATCH Field Displays the patched Output. Its {VST config button} opens the Direct Output patch configuration page (see page 10-8). Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 4 - 19...
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Page 71: Outputs
OUTPUTS SIGNAL FLOW Figure 5-1: The Signal Flow In An LRC Master Or A MIX Master. Only one of the three possible insert points can be used per master at any time. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 1...
Page 72: General
The parameters of these busses are controlled via the Master Processing Page (see Figure 5-2). The Soundcraft VI6™ allows three different ways to access, control the level of , and change the param- eters of, the other 32 output busses. These are: via the Master Bay’s Output Strips, and selecting the fader page* required,...
Page 73: L,R & C Master Processing
11 except that the PAN, MASTER LR and MASTER C fields will not be present. Note: The output levels of the L R & C Master outputs are always controlled by their dedicated faders. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 3...
Page 74: Master Eq Linking (V2.0 Software And Above)
The settings of the EQ and GEQ Linking for the Master busses is stored in the current Show. The links are set to ON for L,R and C busses for both EQ and GEQ, in the factory default Shows that are supplied with the console. Page 5 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 75: Master Bay Output Strips
Master screen (see Figure 5-4). HINT: [METER LOCK] must be off, otherwise the processing strip will not be displayed. If multiple Output Solo are activated the processing for the last-pressed Master Solo is displayed. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 5...
Page 76: Bus Master Processing
VST area is similar to the lower half of Figures 5-9, 5-10 or 5-11. HINT: Stereo Busses are linked. Therefore the processing strip will control both channels. Page 5 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 77: Input Bay Strip Using [All Busses]
In order to change the parameters for EQ, Dynamics or Pan, the appropriate area on the touch-screen above the required strip must be pressed; doing so will open a page similar to Figures 5-9, 5-10 or 5-11. Figure 5-5.Intput Bay Strip With [ALL BUSSES] Active. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 7...
Page 78: Master Bay Vistonics™ Encoders & Keys
OFF or SOLO/SEL, where SOLO/SEL is the default setting. The function is the same for ALL Encoders in both pages. The [PAGE A] key displays busses 1-16 in the VST area, [PAGE B] displays busses 17-32. Figure 5-7: VISTONICS SWITCH FUNCTION Panel. Page 5 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 79: Changing Output Bus Parameters
* change the parameter * Press the touch field again to go back to the default VST view * Press another touch field. Figure 5-8: The Relationship Between Touch Fields And Master Functions. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 9...
Page 80: Equaliser
Figure 5-9. Equaliser Controls. The controls are identical to those of the input channels’ EQ. The VST encoders and keys allow the 4-band parametric EQ to be adjusted and switched in or out of circuit. Page 5 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 81: Dynamic
DYNAMIC Figure 5-10. Dynamics Controls. The controls are identical to those of the input channels, except there are no Gate or De-Esser modes available for output busses. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 5 - 11...
Page 82: Pan
{IN} switches the Low Cut filter in and out. PHASE Field {PHASE} inverts the phase at the output. DLY Field The encoder changes the output delay in the range 0 - 1000 mS. {IN} enables the delay function. Page 5 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 83: Matrix
Only one of up to 16 matrix paths is visible in figure 6-1. FUNCTION Instead of a simple Output matrix Soundcraft VI6™ has a built-in freely-configurable matrix that can have up to 16 Outputs (mono). Each matrix output is a mix of up to 32 configurable sources and contains full processing including Equal- iser, compressor/limiter and Delay.
Page 84 MTX Source MTX Point MTX master name [function] [Isolate] Level meter & GRM Strip number (1..32) [ON] Source VCA display FADER (Source) FADER GLOW [SOLO/SEL] Figure 6-2: Matrix Strip. Page 6 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 85: Adjusting A Matrix Send Level
This screen opens on all 4 input bays after pressing SOLO/SEL on a matrix master. Figure 6-3:Matrix Configuration Page SOURCE field Displays the patched source. key opens the Matrix patch configuration page - see chapter 11. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 6 - 3...
Page 86: Mtx Point Field
The encoder changes the point from where the matrix source signal is taken. Which points are available depends on the Source selected. Input Pre Filter Pre- Pre Fader Post Fader Post ON Source Processing Input Direct OUT Master bus Page 6 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 87: Encoders
TB/OSC Level Control encoder, and the Sold Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume encoders. These last four are dedicated to their respective functions. Figure 7-1A: Input Channel Strip Encoders. Figure 7-1B: Master Section Panel Encoders. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 7 - 1...
Page 88: Channel Encoders
HINT: If Stereo Aux sends are assigned to the channel faders (using FLW Output Solo), the channel encod- ers control the PAN for their channel’s contribution to the soloed Stereo Aux bus. Page 7 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 89: Channel Vst Encoder 1& 2
HINT: If any touch field is activated, the 16 VST encoders are assigned with expanded channel function parameters (see Chapter 4 for full details). By default, the VST encoders 1 & 2 are assigned as AUX 1 and AUX 2 send level controls for their input channels. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 7 - 3...
Page 90: Changing Encoder Function
The [PRE/POST] key isn’t used for any encoder functions, but for the sake of completeness its function is described here. The [PRE/POST] key allows the user to configure Aux sends from channels, when they are assigned to the two VST encoder rows, as pre or post-fader. Page 7 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 91: Master Bay Panel Encoders
These functions are all described in detail in chapter 5 of this manual. HINT: [METER LOCK] must not be enabled, otherwise the Processing Area will not be displayed. If multiple Output Solos are activated, the parameters for the LAST soloed Master are displayed. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 7 - 5...
Page 92: Master Vistonics Switch Function Panel
[ON/OFF] or [SOLO/SEL]. [SOLO/SEL] is the default. The assigned function is the same for both Page A and Page B. These VST switch functions are, of course, over-ridden when the encoders are assigned to expanded functions. Page 7 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 93: Layering (Fader Pages)
INPUTS The Control Surface for the Soundcraft VI6™ contains four fully equipped Input Bays that allow direct access and state information overview for 32 Input Channels. Therefore two layers are required to allow operation for all 64 input channels.
Page 94: Temporary Layer
A highlighted box appears around the 8 selected meters when they have been touched. Figure 8-3: Input Meter Fields. Page 8 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 95: Outputs
25-32, E maps VCA 9-16. In the factory-default Front-Of-House Show, busses 1-16 are set as Aux, busses 17-24 are Groups, and busses 25-32 are set to Matrix. Figure 8-4: Master Bay In VCA Operation. Figure 8-5: Master Bay In Layer A-E Operation. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 8 - 3...
Page 96: All Busses
Fader Bays. This Layer allows a quick way to compare the outputs or quickly change the processing of the Busses. HINT: Configuration of the BUSSES, e.g. Format (mono/stereo) and Type (Aux, Grp, Matrix) is also handled in this Layer. Figure 8-6: ALL BUSSES Operation. Page 8 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 97: Vst Master Area
There are two layers of encoders: Page A displays busses 1-8 and busses 9-16, Page B displays busses 17-24 and busses 25-32. In the factory-default Front-Of-House Show, busses 1-16 are set as Aux, busses 17-24 are Groups, and busses 25-32 are set to Matrix. Figure 8-7: VST Master Area. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 8 - 5...
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Page 99: Vca & Mute Groups
VCA & MUTE GROUPS Soundcraft VI6™ supports up to 4 MUTE Groups (MG) and 16 VCA masters. Display Mute Groups (red) [SETUP] Display VCA 1..8 (blue) MUTE Groups 1..4 Display VCA 9..16 (pink) Figure 9-1: MUTE & VCA Front Panel Keys VCA/MUTE GROUP INDICATION Each input and output strip contains a VCA/mute group display.
Page 100: Mute Group Master Switches
Red helps to identify ‘Muted’ VCA masters. * The [SOLO/SEL] switch on the VCA Master fader acts as a remote control for all member channels’ Solo switches. The channel ‘Sel’ function is not activated however. Page 9 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 101: Assigning Vcas
VCA GROUPS WHEN AUX SENDS ARE CONTROLLED BY CHANNEL FADERS The VCA Groups on the Soundcraft VI6™ are normally used to control groups of the input channel faders, for use by FOH engineers. In this case they are used to group mono and/or stereo channels together under control of a single master fader, for easier control during a mix.
Page 102: Procedure
[VCA]. VCA 4’s fader will now control the Aux 5 feeds from input channels 2, 3 & 4; and VCA 1’s fader will now control the Aux 5 feed from input channel 1. Figure 9-3. How VCA Groups Operate on Aux Sends. Page 9 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 103: Patch System
PATCH SYSTEM SIGNAL FLOW DIR OUT INS RET INS SEND MATRIX TIE LINES Figure 10-1: Patch Signal Flow. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 10 - 1...
Page 104: Overview
OVERVIEW The patch system of the Soundcraft VI6™ is divided into functional groups allowing it to be accessed easily and intuitively via the console work surface. The following table gives an overview of where the Patch functions are located on the console work surface.
Page 105: Input
The small blue A/B legend in the Channel Label area shows which other channels use the same signal, where A means this channel on the Input Layer A and B means this channel on the Input Layer B. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 10 - 3...
Page 106: Patch A Source To An Input Channel
4 channels via their IN2 patch. In the event that one of the main mics fails it is easy to change the appropriate channel’s input from IN1 to IN2. Figure 10-4: Spare Mic Connected To Several Inputs. Page 10 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 107: Output
Location groups (e.g., Stage box, Local I/O, etc) can be changed by directly selecting the alternate groups. HINT: If you adjust a STEREO Bus the desired patch page can be selected with <LEFT> and <RIGHT> . Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 10 - 5...
Page 108: Insert
A specific pair of connectors can be set up for each device, and the device name entered for easy recognition. Press <SETUP> to access the Insert Point Setup page (see Figure 10- Page 10 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 109: Stereo Inserts
Stereo inserts can be configured odd/even wise with <LINK> from the even insert number. The following table shows the valid Format combinations. MONO CHANNEL PAIRED CHANNEL or STEREO BUS MONO INSERT STEREO audio is feed to both insert INSERT sends, returns are down mixed Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 10 - 7...
Page 110: Direct Out
Figure 10-8: Direct OUT Patch Configuration Page. HINT: If the channel is paired, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> comes up and allows toggling between the L & R direct out patch of the paired channel. Page 10 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 111: Key Signal
KEY SIGNAL The key signal patch feeds a channel direct out or an input signal from the patch to the key input of the GATE. Figure 10-9: Key Signal Patch Configuration Page. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 10 - 9...
Page 112: Matrix
The matrix patch page connects a channel direct out, an input signal, MADI channel, or a master signal to become a source for a Matrix output. Figure 10-10: Matrix Source Patch Page. Pressing the required VST key opens the Matrix Source Patch Page. Page 10 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 113: Tie Lines
Figure 10-11: Tie Line Setup Page. Soundcraft VI6™ supports up to 24 tie lines. 8 of them are arranged per page. The desired page can chosen using the <1-8>, <9-16>,<17-24> buttons.. <IN> opens the input patch configuration page, while <OUT> opens the output patch configuration page.
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Page 115: Monitoring
MONITORING SIGNAL FLOW Figure 11-1: Monitor Block Diagram. FUNCTION The Monitoring section in the Soundcraft VI6™ has three individual monitoring outputs: Monitor A 3 channel (LCR) format (it can be used as stereo by ignoring C) Monitor B Stereo format Headphones Stereo format.
Page 116: Desk View
50-600 ohms. SETUP When this is pressed the Monitor Setup Page (see Figure 11-3) is displayed on the master screen. The setup key glows blue when it is active. Page 11 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 117: Level Meter
This selects either the A or the B monitor to be displayed on the meter, to be controlled by the fader, and to be switched on and off by the ON switch. Hint: both monitor A and B continue to operate irrespective of the selection made by the Monitor B switch. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 3...
Page 118: Monitor Setup Page
Activates the SOLO-IN-PLACE mode. This is a destructive mode for use only during soundchecks or rehearsals. When a channel is soloed in SIP mode, all other channels are muted, so that only the soloed channel is heard, in its stereo position, at the console’s mix outputs. Page 11 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 119: Mntr A Section
Sets the Monitor A Source to USER A. This could, for example, be used for a 2-track return. <USER B> Sets the monitor A Source to USER B. This could, for example, be used for a 2-track return. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 5...
Page 120: Mntr B And Hp Sections
The Centre signal is not affected. MNTR B and HP Sections Figure 11-5: Summary Of Monitor B and Headphones Option Functionality. Page 11 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 121: Dly Field
This parameter applies to all three monitor circuits. The monitor delay allows the headphones and/or monitor speakers to be time-aligned to the output from the main PA system, when working at a distance from the PA speakers. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 7...
Page 122: Monitor Setup Sub-Page
LABEL B field Displays the USER B label. Its {VST config button} opens the USER B label configuration page, which displays the internal keyboard, and allows the USER B label to be edited. Page 11 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 123 The User A and User B sources are normally stereo, but a mono source can be used by patching the same source to L and R channels in the patch page shown above. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 9...
Page 124: Output Solo Selection
The <NONE> key deselects all of them. <EXIT> makes the display go back to the previous page. The selctions made are mirrorred in the small OUT SOLO areas of the VST area. The colours indicate the type of each output: Aux Group or Matrix. Page 11 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 125: Solo System
SOLO SYSTEM AFL ,PFL and SIP The solo system on Soundcraft VI6™ comprises a non-destructive PFL and AFL Solo capability from Inputs and Outputs, and also the option of a destructive Solo-In-Place mode, for use only during soundchecks or rehearsals.
Page 126: Solo Operation Logic
* Solos can be switched off manually. * Solos can be cleared by pressing other Solos, under the rules of the Autocancel system (see later in this chapter). Figure 11-9: SOLO CLEAR Key Page 11 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 127: Input Priority Mode
The Input Priority mode ensures that they automatically return to the Output Solo they were listening to, after the Input Solo is deactivated. Figure 11-10: INPUT PRIORITY Key Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 13...
Page 128: Autocancel Behaviour
ON at any time. This speeds up operation by eliminating the need to switch solos off before soloing the next channel. The Soundcraft VI6™ includes an optimised version of this system, allowing solos to autocancel in normal operation, but also allowing the operator to select multiple solos at once if required.
Page 129: Follow Output Solo Mode
Figure 11-11: Location Of FOLLOW SOLO keys. Note: the lower [FLW] key has an additional function in allowing VCAs to control the Aux sends of input channels. See chapter 9 for details. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 11 - 15...
Page 130 Page 11 - 16 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 131: Talkback & Oscillator
Local Rack, Stage Box or MADI interface (see Figure 12-6). PRESET 1 - 3 Presets 1-3 are user-programmable press-to-talk (momentary & latching) switches which talk directly to specified outputs. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 12 - 1...
Page 132: Setup
SETUP [SETUP] opens the configuration page, which contains the central oscillator and the Talkback Send and Talk Back return configuration of the Soundcraft VI6™. Figure 12-2: Setup Page. OSC Section HINT: The oscillator can also be patched to the Input Channels by using the {OSC} key in the Input Channel VST screen.
Page 133 Figure 12-3: Bus Assign Page. OSC OUT field Its {VST config button} opens the output patch configuration page (see Figure 12-4). Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 12 - 3...
Page 134 1-64. The user selects the appropriate screen by selecting one of the following touch screen buttons: <Dynamics Key>, <MADI>, <StageBox> or <Local>. Page 12 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 135: Tb Send Section
TB Send Section This section allows the console operator to route the TB mic signal to various outputs of the Soundcraft Vi6™. TB Source Field Displays the source name. If nothing is selected the console’s TB mic XLR (parallelled) pair is automatically selected.
Page 136: Tb Return Section
Return TB Its {VST config button} opens the patch configuration page to choose the physical connector that will be used for the TB return signal (this page is similar to Figure 12-5). Page 12 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 137: Metering
The GRM shows the overall gain reduction of the limiter and compressor, if they are engaged. Figure 13-1:Meter Panel (Level Meter & Gain Reduction Meter) Figure 13-2:Selecting the Input Meter Measuring Point Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 13 - 1...
Page 138: Bus Master Meters
Gain reduction is displayed in the Range 0 - 20 dB. HINT: Soundcraft VI6™ contains full floating-point calculation, which means that the audio signal inside the mixer cannot be overloaded. If the signal level is too high at the master output meters, it is necessary only to pull down the master fader level until the correct level is ob- tained.
Page 139: Meters On The Master Section Screen
The selection can be cancelled in one of three ways: i) by touching another 8-channel block on the input meter screen, ii) touching the same block again, or iii) pressing one of the [A] or [B] buttons mentioned above. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 13 - 3...
Page 140: Peak Hold
(20.8 uS @ 48 kHz) and has no integration time. The GRMs have no ballistics, because they show the actual dynamics control value (with time constants according to those set by the user in the Dynamics VST page). Page 13 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 141: Main Menu
{LOCK} locks all switches, encoders and faders on the console, except fot the {LOCK} key. BRIGHTNESS Control The user has a choice of three brightness levels for the screens, illuminated keys and FaderGlow™. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 1...
Page 142: Show
SHOW Figure 14-3: Show Page. A complete explanation of Shows is given in chapter 15 of this manual. Page 14 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 143: Gpio
GPIO Figure 14-4: GPIO Page. A complete explanation of GPIO usage is given in chapter 18 of this manual. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 3...
Page 144: Sync
EXT indicator, together with the WCLK, AESor VIDEO indicators (as appropriate) will illuminate. In order for the console to lock to the external clock its frequency must be 48kHz +/-100ppm. Page 14 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 145: Tie Lines
TIE LINES Figure 14-6: Tie Lines Page. A complete explanation of Tie lines usage is given in chapter 11 of this manual. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 5...
Page 146 Figure 14-7: FX Page. See Chapter 21. Page 14 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 147: Midi
MIDI Figure 14-8: MIDI Page. This page is reserved for future expansion. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 7...
Page 148: Log
Error Log Display Area (see Figure 14-11). The message is cleared from the main screen after the Log page has been viewed by the user. Note that the Log page can be reached as described above, or by touching the Error Log Display Area on the main screen. Page 14 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 149: Settings
If strong RF Fields are present (such as from a nearby MW radio transmitter), the operation of the fader touch sensors may be affected. The Fader Touch can be deactivated, to allow the faders to function without interference. The Fader Touch is set to deactivated as the factory default. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 9...
Page 150: System Monitoring
System Monitoring Overview Display Area. When the System page has been opened, there are 4 sub-pages which are accessed via the touch-pads on the right hand side: DESK, LOCAL I/O, STAGE BOX and HiQnet™. Page 14 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 151: Desk
This page displays the current status of the desk’s 5 bays. The numerical data displayed for each bay gives the revision number of the firmware currently installed in each bay. This information may be needed by Soundcraft service personnel if technical or service support is requested.
Page 152: Local Io
If the card configuration of the Local Rack is changed (e.g., when optional cards are fitted in place of existing cards), the card labels will be automatically updated with the new card types if the ‘Reconfig’ button on the Local Rack has been pressed after changing the cards. Page 14 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 153: Stage Box
‘Reconfig’ button on the Stagebox front panel has been pressed after changing the cards. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 14 - 13...
Page 154: Hiqnet
HiQNET Figure 14-15: Settings Page This page is reserved for future expansion. Page 14 - 14 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 155: Snapshots And Cues
The Cues of the currently-loaded show are displayed in the Cue List displayed on the master screen (see Figure 15-1). The Show’s title is also displayed. Cue List Figure 15-1: Cue List. The Snapshot/Cue keys (see Figure 15-2) are used as described below. Figure 15-2:Front Panel Snapshot/Cue Controls. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 15 - 1...
Page 156: Setup
When the required Cue is reached, the user presses [RECALL]: this causes any settings pointed to by the selected Cue to be loaded into the desk, i.e. the desk is configured according to the settings held against this Cue. This Cue becomes the current one in the list. Page 15 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 157: Setup
The currently-selected Cue is indicated by a double-height yellow- outlined box. Using the keys below the Cue List, the user can Delete [DEL] or Rename [NAME] the selected Cue. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 15 - 3...
Page 158: Managing Shows
The <LOAD> button will load the selected Show into the console (note that the loaded show’s Page 15 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 159: Usb Data Storage Device
Importing A Show From A USB Data Storage Device. Pressing the left-facing arrow will import the currently-selected Show from an installed USB data storage device. Note that the date and time of the latest save is shown in both lists. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 15 - 5...
Page 160: Recorded Data
HiQnet Setup. MIDI Configuration Setup: MIDI Channel names. ISO switch status (Input & Output). O/P Vistonics Lock Mtr switch status. O/P Vistonics Solo/OnOff/TB switches. All parameters in the menu/settings page. Follow Solo switches. Page 15 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 161: Settings Recorded Within Audio Settings
Copy/Paste/Undo switch status. Set Pre/Post modes switch status. Pan/Level toggle switch status. Upper & Lower Encoder Row Assign switches status. Gang Mode switch status. Solo Clear switch status. Mute Group Master switch status. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 15 - 7...
Page 162 Page 15 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 163: Gpio
In the GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) Page you can configure all GPIO channels that are available in the Soundcraft VI6™. To access the GPIO page, press the [MENU] key, this opens the Main menu page on the master section screen, then touch the <GPIO> tab (see also chapter 14).
Page 164: Gpi Vst Keys & Encoders
It is also suggested that no pulse time is set when the EDGE field is set to ‘BOTH’. See Figure 16-3 for a timing diagram of relay operation using fader start. Edge Field This field displays the triggered Edge. The encoder adjust the triggered Edge between rising/falling/both. Page 16 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 165 Figure 16-2: Summary Of Available Settings. Figure 16-3: Relay timing diagram. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 16 - 3...
Page 166: Hardware
(GND) terminals, together with the relay contacts, may be used to generate an output signal. Total current supplied by all +5 VDC pins of one card must not exceed 600 mA. Page 16 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 167: Pin Lists
Pin Lists Figure 16-5: Pin Lists. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 16 - 5...
Page 168 Page 16 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 169: Soundcraft Faderglow
SOUNDCRAFT FaderGlow ™ GENERAL Soundcraft FaderGlow™ (Pat. Pend.) is a unique feature that gives the user an additional level of status indication, and can significantly reduce operating errors. On the console, several different functions can be assigned to a particular fader, it can therefore be easy to forget which function is currently being controlled, especially when grabbing a fader in a hurry.
Page 170 Page 17 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 171: Memory Stick
[UNDO] can be pressed after a PASTE operation to restore the previous settings. If you wish to do this note that [UNDO] must be pressed before PASTE is switched off. Figure 18-1: EDIT Keys Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 1...
Page 172: Copy & Paste Principles
HINT: You can enter the ‘Zoom’ mode where individual parameters can be selected, with a long press on a touch field. Alternatively you can enter the Zoom mode, before you activate Copy mode, by pressing the touch field in the normal way and entering ‘Zoom’ mode. Page 18 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 173: Parameters Not Included In Channel & Bus Copy Modes
Note that additional parameters can be added to –or subtracted from- the channel copy by using the ‘long-press’ on the touch screen in the required field and then selecting or deselecting various parameters. It is never possible to select the Insert point or Direct Out however. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 3...
Page 174: Channel Copy: Items Not Included In Copy With Sel Button
(the IN1 PATCH text changes to yellow to indicate selection) . Press PASTE and select the destination channel(s) to paste the selected channel including the patch setting. Page 18 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 175: Copying Fx Parameters
. Select the required FX Unit, either using the FX Select Encoders displayed in the central screen, or touching the FX unit’s icon on the Channel or Bus strip, if one has been assigned and is visible on the strip. Parameters are copied to the clipboard Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 5...
Page 176 The FX unit settings on the clipboard are immediately copied to the destination FX unit. . The operation can be undone by pressing [UNDO], before exiting Paste mode. . End the function by pressing [PASTE] again. Page 18 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 177: Libraries
Within each Category, the actual Library settings are stored - these are called Entries. This structure and the names of the folders are fixed and cannot be modified. The folder structure is as follows: Figure 18-6: Library Folder Structure Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 7...
Page 178 Currently, only a combination of EQ and Dynamics can be stored in the Misc category, but this may be extended with a future software update to allow storing of any of the various channel parameters which do not have their own Category, as well as any combination of these parameters. Page 18 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 179: Navigating And Managing Libraries
Note that Category names cannot be edited, so the {NAME} button is greyed out at this level. {DEL} Deletes the currently highlighted Library or Entry. Since the Category level folders cannot be deleted, Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 9...
Page 180 The QWERTY keyboard is opened to allow the new name to be entered. NEW button: Only displayed at the top Library level. Creates a new empty Library with the default name newLib_x. The new Library contains only the folder structure, but no Entries. Page 18 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 181: Copy To Library
A new library item will automatically be stored in the EQ catagory, with the name newItem_x · Press <NAME> to open the QWERTY keyboard and rename the new item · Press [COPY] on DESK to return the console to normal operation. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 11...
Page 182: Paste From Library
The library will automatically change to the EQ library category, and the available EQ entries will be visible · Press <LOAD> within the library list on the central screen to load the EQ to the Desk Page 18 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 183: Exporting And Importing Libraries
Exporting the Library creates a new folder called Libraries on the USB stick, and then copies the entire Library folder structure to that folder on the USB stick The folder structure can be examined later on an external computer, and a copy made for archiving/ backup purposes. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 18 - 13...
Page 184 Library on the USB stick in the right-hand window. Then press the {left-arrow} button between the windows to copy the selected Library to the console. A dialogue box indicates the progress of the copy operation. Page 18 - 14 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 185: Soundcraft Vi6™ Features And Specifications
SOUNDCRAFT Vi6™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO CHANNELS Max number of simultaneous mixing channels 64 mono inputs into 35 Outputs. Pairs of mono inputs can be linked to create stereo channels. Insert points 24 insert send/return pairs can be configured (using available I/O) and assigned to any of the 64 inputs...
Page 186: Miscellaneous
Pan (Output bus to LCR) – LR or LCR switchable. Bus Feed feature – allows switched routing of one bus to another. Graphic EQ 1/3-octave (with FX Card) Assignable Lexicon Multi-FX processors x8 (with FX Card) Page 19 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 187: Control Surface
Input faders can be assigned to the 16 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups. Input faders can be switched to control all 32 Grp/Aux/Matrix Outputs, or can control an individual Aux send mix, using the switchable ‘Follow Solo’ function. Soundcraft Fader Glow clearly indicates using colours when faders are not controlling inputs.
Page 188: Vi6 Typical Specifications
+28dBu max Line Inputs +18dBu max Line Outputs +18dBu max Nominal Operating Level 0dBu (-18dBFS) Input & Output Impedances Mic Inputs 2k7Ω All other analogue Inputs >10kΩ Line Ouptuts <75Ω AES/EBU Outputs 110Ω Page 19 - 4 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 189 0% - 90%, non-condensing T = 40°C (104°F) Storage Temperature Range -20°C - 60°C (-4°F - 140°F) Soundcraft reserves the right to make changes to the above data without prior notice. E&OE. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 19 - 5...
Page 190 Page 19 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 191: Vi Processor™ Card
Vi Processor™ Card General The Vi Processor™ Card fitted to the Soundcraft Vi6™ contains 8 powerful LEXICON® Effects Processing Units and 35 high-quality BSS® 30-band Graphic Equalisers. LEXICON® Effects Each Effects Unit can be inserted into any Output/Main Master bus or into any Input Channel, or it can be patched as an FX Return to an Input Channel, fed from an Aux send.
Page 192: Fx Overview Page
All Parameters from all Effect Types for each of the eight processors are stored in the console Snapshots. In the Basic implementation each of the 8 FX processors can be fully isolated. Page 21 - 2 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 193: Tap
Currently it is possible to assign the F1-6 keys to remotely control the Lexicon TAP buttons in up to six of the Lexicon FX units. The Tempo signal from the Lexicon units can be assigned to the F-key LEDs, in order to provide a visual indication of the current tempo. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 3...
Page 194: Changing The Assignment Of F-Keys To Tap Function
Use a similar procedure for other FX units. Up to 6 of the 8 units can be assigned to F1-6 using this method. The settings will be stored when you save the current Show. ASSIGNING FX PROCESSORS Vi6 supports three different ways to patch an FX processor: • Insert in an Input Channel • Insert in a Bus Master •...
Page 195 Figure 21-7. The parameters available for adjustment will depend upon the type of FX which is selected. A description of the Effects and their associated controls is given in the section which starts on page 13 of this chapter. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 5...
Page 196 Figure 21-6: An FX Processor As An Insert Effect. Figure 21-7: Adjusting An FX Processor. Page 21 - 6 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 197: Master Insert
Figure 21-10. The parameters available for adjustment will depend upon the type of FX which is selected. A description of the Effects and their associated controls is given in the section which starts on page 13 of this chapter. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 7...
Page 198 Figure 21-9: Selecting An FX Processor As A Master Bus Insert Effect. Figure 21-10: Adjusting An FX Processor. Page 21 - 8 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 199: Return In Channel Section
Press {IN1 PATCH} to open the Input Patch page (see Figure 21-13). Press <Lexicon Out> to open the FX selection options. Select the desired FX processor. If the processor is in use, a dialog asks if you want to move it from its current location. Press <EXIT>. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 9...
Page 200 Figure 21-12: Patching An FX Processor To A Master Bus Output. Figure 21-13: Patching An FX Processor To An Input Channel’s Input. Page 21 - 10 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 201: Fx Type
HINT: Selecting an FX Type always loads the last user parameter settings for this Type. Figure 21-14: Type Selection Page (Reverb). This page is opened by pressing the {TYPE} button. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 11...
Page 202 Figure 21-15: Type Selection Page (Delay). Figure 21-16: Type Selection Page (Misc). Page 21 - 12 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 203: Fx Descriptions
The Plates in the Vi6 FX units model the sound of metal plates with high initial diffusion and a relatively bright, colored sound. Plate reverbs are designed to be heard as part of the music, mellowing and thickening the initial sound.
Page 204 For drums and percussion, try using higher Diffusion settings. Shape & Spread In the Hall reverbs, Shape and Spread work together to control the overall ambience of the reverberation. Page 21 - 14 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 205: Delays
Delays repeat a sound a short time after it first occurs. Delay becomes echo when the output is fed back into the input (feedback). This turns a single repeat into a series of repeats, each a little softer than the last. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 15...
Page 206 Controls the length of the delay time relative to Tempo. At the middle of its range, delay repeats are syn- chronous with the Tempo button; lower values create faster repeats, while higher values increase the time between repeats. Page 21 - 16 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 207: Misc Effects
Chorus is commonly used to fatten up tracks and to add body to guitars without coloring the original tone. Chorus can also be used with discretion to thicken a vocal track. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 17...
Page 208 It is also useful for creating a wide stereo signal from a mono source, by setting a small detune amount up on one Page 21 - 18 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 209 Sets the minimum speed at which the effect will oscillate. Maximum Speed Sets the maximum speed at which the effect will oscillate. Doppler Increases or decreases the Doppler pitch effect that is created by the physics of a rotating speaker. Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide Page 21 - 19...
Page 210 Adjusts how much of the shifted signal is sent back through the delay line in Pitch Shift and Detune for creating cascading arpeggio type effects. Pan 1 & 2 Sets the pan position in the stereo field for each tap in the 2-Tap Delay. Page 21 - 20 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...
Page 211: Bss® Graphic Equalisers
BSS® GRAPHIC EQUALISERS The VI6 contains a total of 35 high quality BSS® Graphic Equalisers (GEQ). Each of the 32 Busses and the three Main Masters are equipped with a 30-band Graphic Equalizer from BSS®. To access any of the GEQs first press the [ALL BUSSES] key.
Page 212 {FLAT ALL} set the Gains of all 30 bands to 0 dB GEQ {IN} GEQ {IN} switches the GEQ on. The colour of the graph in the <GEQ Field> of the output in question changes to red when it is switched on. Page 21 - 22 Soundcraft Vi6™ User Guide...

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Soundcraft Vi6™ FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS

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Patch System

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