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- Page 1 ® HARMAN User Guide V2...
- Page 2 Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Insert Sends Headphones MIDI IN & OUT Word Clock HiQNet Polarity (Phase) Grounding and Shielding SI COMPACT CONTROL SURFACE & CONNECTOR OVER-VIEW Si Compact Front Panel Si Compact Rear Panel ASSIGNABLE CHANNEL STRIP (ACS) INPUT/OUTPUT section GATE section: COMPRESSOR section:... - Page 5 INPUTS MENU OUTPUS MENU CLEAR PATCHING & FADER LAYERS Si Compact 16 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si Compact 24 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si Compact 32 Fader Input Patching & Layers: Si Compact Output Patching & Layers: PATCHING...
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: 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 7 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 Si Compact User Guide 1211...
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Page 8: Safety Symbol Guide
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTES Contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment. HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING Contain important information and useful tips on headphone outputs and monitoring levels. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 9: Introduction
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the Soundcraft Si Compact is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent years researching the most efficient methods of control for two key reasons: 1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few interruptions to the creative process;... -
Page 10: Si Compact Key Features
Si COMPACT KEY FEATURES The SI COMPACT series includes many unique technological and operational qualities which include: MIC amps from the renowned Vi series • Soundcraft parametric EQ on all inputs and outputs • Fader Glow illumination on all faders •... -
Page 11: About Si Compact V2
ABOUT Si COMPACT V2 Soundcraft Si Compact Version 2 software builds almost exponentially on the features offered in Version 1, besides new and enhanced features V2 also offers many improvements such as faster booting, more flexible fader operation, improved navigation, and other subtle changes that enhance the Si Compact user experience. -
Page 12: Wiring Up
This is a balanced 2-channel digital input using a single XLR wires as per the balanced mic inputs. Although it is possible to use standard balanced audio cable with AES signals it is recommended to use AES cable which has the correct 110R impedance. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 13: Line Outputs
This is a standard 5-pin 1800 DIN connector conforming to the MIDI standard as shown. Word Clock 75ohm BNC coaxial connector used to lock the Si Compact to other digital equipment. HiQNet Standard 100MB/s RJ45 connector used to connect the Si Compact to a LAN. -
Page 14: Polarity (Phase)
If your system still hums, an earth/ground loop is the most likely cause. Two examples of how an earth loop can occur are shown below. Warning! Under NO circumstances must the AC power mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 15: Si Compact Control Surface & Connector Over-View
Si Compact Control Surface and Connector Overview Si Compact Front Panel Si Compact 24 fader shown: Meters, Monitors Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) USB & Power Colour LCD Touch Screen Lexicon FX Controller Buss Follow (tOTEM) Keys Global Mode switches and... -
Page 16: Assignable Channel Strip (Acs)
6. HPF key: toggles the High Pass Filter as IN or OUT; illuminates when HPF is IN. Press the key to toggle the filter IN/OUT. Pressing and holding the key will activate INTERROGATE mode for this function. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 17: Gate Section
5. GAIN REDUCTION INDICATOR: indicates the amount of dB attenuation applied by the compressor. 6. COMP key: toggles the compressor IN or OUT. Pressing and holding the key will activate INTERROGATE mode for this function. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 18: Parametric Eq Section
LR bus. 3. LR & MONO keys: toggles the routing of the channel or bus to the main LR and MONO buses. Pressing and holding these keys will activate INTERROGATE mode for the function. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 19: Interrogate
INTERROGATE The Si Compact offers a quick and convenient method for checking and changing the status of any given switch function in the ACS across many channels, this is known as ‘interrogate’. Example #1 – To check the status of the LR routing switch from Inputs to the main LR bus: 1. -
Page 20: Power Meters And Monitors
3. APPLY key: Press when lit to ‘APPLY’ a change such as re-naming a cue, channel, show or similar. 4. SCROLL/ADJUST encoder: Rotate to scroll up/down lists, press to select or activate a highlighted function. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 21: Lexicon Tm Interface
Effects: 8 types including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser and Rotary 5. PAGE TABS: used to navigate through parameters available in the selected patch; tabs 2 and 3 are greyed out as appropriate if there are no parameters on those tabs. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 22: Totem™ (The One Touch Easy Mix) Keys
NOTE: A second press of the active MTX key allows individual contributions to be sent from left, right and mono buses to Matrix 'n' from faders 12, 13 & 14 (16ch), 20, 21 & 22 (24ch) or 28, 29, 30 (32ch). Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 23: Global Mode Encoders & Functions
NOTE: If the CUE LIST is open you may scroll to any cue and press the SCROLL/ADJUST encoder to instantly recall it. NOTE: For more information on the Cue List and Snapshot Control see also CUE LIST. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 24: Alt Key
CAUTION: ALT+ CLR+ function key within the ACS (such as EQ, GATE or COMP) will reset all associated parameters on all channels to the factory defaults. 2. SOLO CLR: Pressing this key when lit will clear all active PFL or AFL selections. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 25: Mute Set-Up & Mute Master Keys
MUTE (turn off) any channels within the mute group. NOTE: A channel may be a member of more than one mute group, in this situation the MUTE Masters operate in a logical ‘OR’ manner. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 26: Master L-R Fader & Associated Keys
FADER FOLLOW is active, in this event the key may act as one of the following: FADER FOLLOW 1-14 or MTX1-4 active – SELects Bus ‘n’ to the ACS. • FADER FOLLOW FX1-4 active – SELects associated FX Return channel ‘x’ • to the ACS. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 27: Fader Layer Keys
Faders in matrix master OR faders in FOLLOW mode to a MATRIX bus. Red: Faders in GEQ mode. Cyan: A channel assigned as an FX Return or faders in FX follow mode. Magenta: Channel Faders assigned to Stereo channels. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 28: Channel Faders & Associated Keys & Displays
GEQ Mode: sets the GEQ band gain. • NOTE: The Fader Glow function and ‘pattern’ on the faders will assist in guiding you as to the function of the fader. See Fader Layers and Fader Glow for more information. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 29: Geq
The Si Compact features a 28 band Graphic EQ on every bus on each and every Aux, Matrix, and Master Bus; having a GEQ on every bus means there is no need to ‘patch’ the GEQ, just enable it when required with no risk of running out of DSP! The GEQ function is available when in BUS or MTX mode, when the LR or MONO master is SELected or when FOLLOWing a bus, at all other times the GEQ keys will have no function. -
Page 30: Lexicon Fx
LEXICON The Si Compact features four amazing Lexicon FX processors, each processor has it’s own dedicated bus and up to four stereo input channels may be assigned as the FX Returns; The selected The active patch FX processor The current page... -
Page 31: Function Focus
FUNCTION FOCUS Function Focus is a unique feature to the Soundcraft Si Compact series allowing pinpoint adjustment of any controls and settings; whenever any active control on the surface is adjusted the appropriate Function Focus window opens on the LCD detailing the control you are adjusting, it’s name, and absolute value. -
Page 32: Screens
SCREENS The Soundcraft Si Compact has such a versatile control surface that the colour touch screen is never required for mixing and is employed only for editing parameters like naming, channel setup and patching. Typical main MENU screen & associated controls: 1. -
Page 33: New Show
NOTE: If a file in the same folder has the same name a warning regarding file overwrite is displayed with the option to abort. NOTE: When using the Off-Line Editor importing or saving shows opens a typical Windows file open/save dialogue. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 34: Edit Show - Global Recall Isolate
I/O systems that may have been attached to the console and forces a ‘re- discovery’ of any installed option cards or connected I/O system such as a Soundcraft Compact Stagebox; see I/O Discovery for further details. SYSTEM MENU... - Page 35 RESET PATCHING: Resets all system patching to factory default. RESET ALL: Resets all parameters including names and patches to factory default. NOTE: With all RESET menus a confirm dialogue is provided allowing the action to be cancelled. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
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Page 36: Word Clock
If there is no valid signal the icon is shown with an exclamation mark and the console will run from internal clock until external clock returns. NOTE: The Si Compact has a single word clock connector, this operates as an output when set to INTernal and as an input when set to EXTernal. -
Page 37: Copy & Paste
COPY & PASTE will copy to the clipboard bus send levels and ON/OFF from all channels to bus ‘n’. To paste the contributions from to another bus press and hold the PASTE button whilst pressing BUS’n’ key(s) of the destination buses. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 38: Security
Locked or Unlocked accordingly; NEW PROFILE works in a similar manner. NEW PROFILE allows creation of new profiles in addition to the default Administrator, Guest and House. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 39: User Preferences
NOTE: When disabling DOGS any offsets are reset which may result in an increase/ decrease in level on any systems fed from the Si Compact direct outputs. NOTE: DOGS is intended for use live, DOGS offsets are NOT stored with any cue or cue update. -
Page 40: Fader Setup
NOTE: To avoid complication only inputs may be placed on the IN A and IN B layers whilst only bus masters may be placed on the BUS and MATRIX layers. NOTE: the same channel or bus may only be placed twice on any layer. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 41: Insert Menu
PRE EQ, POST EQ and POST FADE. NOTE: When making a patch to a linked channel, stereo channel or stereo bus inserts are assigned as an odd/even pair. NOTE: Once assigned an insert is always ‘IN’, it cannot be bypassed. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 42: Solo Menu & Solo Systems
SOLO MENU & SOLO SYSTEMS Home screen displays all SOLO options available on the system. Si Compact uses intelligent automatic SOLOing to provide the best source for any given task or SOLO key operation; indicators above the monitor volume encoder indicate the current state of the SOLO system;... -
Page 43: Osc Menu
Use the SCROLL/ADJUST encoder to highlight the item and select a patch. NOTE: Oscillator is always active when patched regardless of any other oscillator settings. NOTE: Only Oscillator patches are stored per cue. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 44: Monitor Menu
Monitor L/R Out Patch: Allows the stereo monitor signal to be patched to any of the system outputs in addition to the monitor signal being routed to the headphones; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 45: Inputs Menu
Displays the source patched to the channel; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. Direct Out Patch: Displays the destination patch of the channel direct out function; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 46: Outputs Menu
Pre Fader Source*: Allows the pre fader send from the channels to be either Pre or Post the input channel EQ. Patch 01 and Patch 02: Displays the destinations(s) patched to the bus; see PATCHING for details of the system patching functionality. * Not applicable to LR, MONO or Matrix. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 47: Clear
GEQ HI or LO — Sets all GEQ bands to 0db for SELected bus NOTE: Not all functions are present in all modes e.g. Buses have no HPF function, in these events the action has no function. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 48: Patching & Fader Layers
PATCHING AND FADER LAYERS The fader layers on Si Compact are arranged in a simple and logical form, by default the fader layers are as follows: IIN A: Nominally 1st bank of mono channels (16ch: 1-14, 24ch: 1-22, 32ch 1-30) •... -
Page 49: Si Compact Output Patching & Layers
Si COMPACT OUTPUT PATCHING & LAYERS: As all Si Compact models offer the same level of output processing and number of physical outputs, therefore all models have the same Output Layers & Patching system: Buses 1-14 > Fader Layer BUS faders 1-14 > Analogue Line Out 1-14 •... -
Page 50: Patching
NOTE: The system will display a warning requiring confirmation before the AUTO re-patch happens. NOTE: Any single input may be used a maximum of four times, in the event you attempt to use a single source more than this a warning will be displayed. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 51: Setting Or Changing The Direct Out Patch
To have the system automatically patch multiple channels press the AUTO COMPETE button; this will increment the input by 1 and patch by 1 until a logical group of patches is complete. To leave the PATCH set-up press MENU, CUE LIST or LEX Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 52: Setting Or Changing The Bus Or Master Output Patch
NOTE: The L & R buses will always patch as an odd/even pair. NOTE: There are two patch destinations for all bus outputs, the patch being made will depend upon which ‘Patch’ you selected to enter the patching pages, either Patch 01 or Patch 02. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 53: Setting Oscillator And Monitor Patches
It is possible to isolate patching changes from the automation for the EDIT SHOW menu to prevent the automation for changing system patching when a cue is recalled. To isolate an item scroll to the desired list item, press the encoder and select Isolate. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 54: Midi
MIDI As part of the cue replay function Si Compact can send MIDI messages when a cue is replayed to trigger events in other systems or replay a cue in response to an incoming MIDI message. Set-up for the MIDI function is from within the CUE LIST, scroll to the cue in which you wish the MIDI event to happen and press the EDIT CUE button: NOTE: If MIDI Program Change is set On, the MIDI icon in the Cue List view will be lit blue. -
Page 55: Hiqnet
OPTION CARD SLOT The Si Compact features a 64 in x 64 out expansion slot compatible with all Si option cards. For a detailed description of the cards and theory of operation for the option slot please refer to the Si Option Card User Manual available from www.soundcraft.com... -
Page 56: Headphone Out & Monitoring
HEADPHONE OUT & MONITORING The Si Compact features a comprehensive monitoring system. The active monitor signal is always available on the headphone output (located below the armrest near fader 1) with level controlled by the Monitor Level encoder but can also be patched in parallel to other outputs on the console, see PATCHING. -
Page 57: Software Updates
SOFTWARE UPDATES The Si Compact software is updated via the USB port on the front panel. Details and special instructions for any release will be included with the software release package however the ‘normal’ procedure is listed below for reference: 1. -
Page 58: Using Your Si Compact Console
If feedback persists, it may be necessary to use a Graphic Equaliser to reduce the system response at particular resonant frequencies. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... - Page 59 If the gain is set too low, you will not find enough gain on the faders to bring the signal up to an adequate level, and backgound hiss will be more noticeable. This is illustrated below: Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
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Page 60: Mixing To Main Lr Buses
Yellow, this is now Bus 1 Master fader 3. Raise the channel faders and balance your mix, note that the Si Compact has already SOLO’ d the bus for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys... -
Page 61: Mixing To Fx Buses
MTX1 Master fader. 2. Raise fader#1 (Aux 1) to send Aux 1 to the Matrix; Note that the Si Compact has already SOLOd Matrix 1 for you enabling you to hear it without the need to press any other keys. -
Page 62: Weights & Dimensions
Si Compact 32: Gross (in carton) 250mm (9.8") 1022mm (40.2") 635mm (25.0") 25.1kg (55.2lbs) 169mm (6.7") 928mm (36.5") 520mm (20.5") 21.0kg (46.2lbs) Si Compact 16 445.00 10° 167.84 482.60 10.00 11.60 18.90 440.60 520.05 76.14 Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... - Page 63 Si Compact 24 692.83 716.36 10° 168.85 36.64 643.08 36.64 9.00 10.60 17.90 441.79 520.74 77.03 Si Compact 32 904.45 928.28 10° 168.85 36.64 855.00 36.64 9.00 10.60 17.90 441.79 520.74 77.03 Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
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Page 64: Block Diagrams
BLOCK DIAGRAMS To GEQ From GEQ ROUTING MIX & MATRIX OUTPUT To GEQ From GEQ To GEQ From GEQ Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 65: Stereo Input
LMGai n MUTE FADER HMFreq HMGai n HFFreq HFGai n PRE Source Stereo Mode Level Note: the Pre Source is controlled by the Output Bus setting PRE Source -3dB Mono Mode Level MUTE -3dB Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 66: Typical Specifications
Headphones (@150Ω) (recommended impedance 32 to 200Ω) 300mW Input & Output Impedances Mic Input 2kΩ Line Input 10kΩ Stereo Input 45kΩ Outputs 150Ω (balanced), 75Ω (unbalanced) E & OE. Soundcraft reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... -
Page 67: Glossary
It can also describe an equaliser response curve affecting only a band of frequencies, (like on a graphic equaliser), “peaking” at the centre of that band. Peak LED A visual indication of the signal peaking just before the onset of clipping, which will distort the signal. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... - Page 68 A method of audio connection which uses a single wire and the cable screen as the signal return. This method does not provide the noise immunity of a balanced input (see above). +48V The phantom power supply, available at the channel mic inputs, for condenser microphones and active DI boxes. Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
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Page 69: Warranty
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 70: Notes
NOTES Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211... - Page 71 NOTES Soundcraft Si Compact User Guide 1211...
- Page 72 ® HARMAN Soundcraft Harman International Industries Ltd Cranborne House Cranborne Road Potters Bar Herts. EN6 3JN United Kingdom +44 (0)1707 665000 www.soundcraft.com...
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