Page 1: User Guide
User Guide ® Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 2: Harman International Industries Ltd
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION........................1 - 5 WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND ..................1 - 6 WARRANTY ........................1 - 7 Soundcraft Vi1™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ............. 1 - 8 Audio Channels ..........................1 - 8 I/O Capability ............................ 1 - 8 Miscellaneous ............................ 1 - 8 Channel Processing ..........................
Page 4 PAN Function LCR Mode ........................4-15 AUDIO FORMAT ....................... 4-16 General .............................. 4-16 Input Channels ..........................4-16 Mix Busses ............................4-16 Masters ............................. 4-16 PAN/BAL ............................4-17 INSERT Function ..........................4-18 Direct Out Function ..........................4-18 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 5 Master Vistonics Switch Function Panel ....................7-5 LAYERING (FADER PAGES) GENERAL .......................... 8-1 INPUTS ..........................8-1 Temporary Layer ........................... 8-2 User Layers............................8-2 OUTPUTS ........................... 8-4 Master Fader section ........................... 8-4 ALL Busses ............................8-5 VST Master Area ........................... 8-6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 6 MONITOR SETUP SUB-PAGE ....................11-8 Output Solo Selection ........................11-8 SOLO SYSTEM ........................ 11-10 Solo Operation Logic ........................11-11 Input Priority Mode .......................... 11-12 Autocancel Behaviour ........................11-13 Follow Output Solo Mode ........................11-14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 7 DEACTIVATE FADER TOUCH ........................ 14 - 6 SYSTEM MONITORING ....................14 - 7 Overview ............................14 - 7 DESK ............................... 14 - 8 LOCAL IO ............................14 - 9 STAGE BOX ............................. 14 - 10 HiQNET ............................14 - 11 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 8 16-1 CONFIGURATION ......................16-1 Screen Touch-Pads ..........................16-1 GPI VST Keys & Encoders ........................16-1 GPO VST Keys & Encoders ........................16-2 HARDWARE ........................16-4 Schematic Diagram ..........................16-4 Pin Lists ............................16-5 viii Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 9 FX Overview Page ......................20-2 Snapshot integration ......................20-2 TAP ..........................20-2 Assigning FX processors ....................20-4 Channel Insert ........................... 20-4 Master Insert ............................. 20-6 Return in Channel section ........................20-8 FX TYPE .......................... 20-10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 10 Main Menu –MIDI page open & Transmit Device IDs list selected ........21 - 4 MIDI Event Types ......................21 - 5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLOCK DIAGRAM 22-1 Soundcraft Vi1 Block Diagram ..................22 - 1 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
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Page 12: Important Safety Instructions
Note: It is recommended that all maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Sound- craft 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 13 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 1 - 3...
Page 14: 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. Page 1 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 15: Installation
MAINS INSTALLATION General Wiring Procedures To take full advantage of the excellent signal to noise ratio and low distortion of Soundcraft consoles, care must be taken to ensure that incorrect installation and wiring does not degrade the performance of the desk.
Page 16: Working Safely With Sound
Most importantly - don’t be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound - this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results. Recommended headphone impedance is 50-600 ohms. Page 1 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 17: Warranty
Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Sound- craft’s manual; and b) the End User has notified Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and c) no persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment;...
Page 18: Soundcraft Vi1™ Features And Specifications
24 insert send/return pairs can be configured (using available I/O) and assigned to any of the 64 inputs or 27 output channels Direct Outputs All 32 input channels on the Vi1 can have direct outputs in addition to their internal bus routing, assuming sufficient I/O is available (eg via 64ch optical MADI card, see below) Busses 24 Grp/Aux/Matrix*, plus main LCR Mix and LR Solo busses.
Page 19: Channel Processing
Input faders can be assigned to the 8 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups. Input faders can be switched to control all 24 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 20 Controls for assignment of Vistonics™ rows to bus sends (when channel parameters are not assigned to Vistonics). Snapshot automation controls. Talkback & Oscillator controls. Controls for Monitor Output level, phones level and Solo Trim and blend level. Page 1 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 21: Console Overview
* The Master bay contains 8 Output Fader strips, the Masters and 16 Output encoders that give a total of 27 Output levels that can be directly controlled without changing Layers. General Functions like Snapshot, Monitoring, TB & OSC and so on are also located on the Master bay. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 1 - 11...
Page 22: 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. Page 1 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 23: 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 1 - 13...
Page 24: 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 Input and Output levels. Page 1 - 14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 25: 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 1 - 15...
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Page 27: System Components
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Page 28: System Hardware Overview
SYSTEM HARDWARE OVERVIEW - SOUNDCRAFT Vi1™ Control Surface with I/O Optional Stage Box (Vi6 type) 6U Stage Box 3U fan unit Optional Stage Box (Compact type, planned availability October 2010) 4U Stage Box Page 2 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 29: The Console Rear Connectors
These are provided by the usual 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. USB Connectors There are 2 USB connectors for connecting external keyboards, mice or external storage devices. HiQNet™ Connector This is an XLR-housed EtherCon connector. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 2 - 3...
Page 30 Console Rearcon Panel. Page 2 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 31: Stage Box Description
STAGE BOX (OPTIONAL EXPANSION WITH MADI CARD) The optional Stage Box requires the addition of a standard D21m MADI card to the Vi1 option card slot, and contains 12 Slots for 6U-high Audio I/O Cards, a GPIO/LED Card and the MADI HD Card which con- tains the Stage Box-to-Console connection.
Page 32 MADI HD link card This card provides audio and control connection with the Vi1 console via MADI. The corresponding MADI card in the console transmits the clock for the Stagebox down the MADI stream. The second input on the card can be used to provide a redundant connection to the console or to connect to a second system if two consoles are to be used for a monitor/FOH configuration.
Page 33: Front Panel
Front Panel Optional Stage Box (Vi6 type) Front Panel. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 2 - 7...
Page 34 Optional Stage Box (Compact type) Front Panel. Planned availability October 2010 Page 2 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 35: Screens
Bus 17-24 Pan and Insert VST Area Label area Figure 3-1: Main Screen Areas and Fields. Further details about these areas and fields can be found in chapter 4. Soundcraft Vi1 ™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 3 - 1...
Page 36: 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 37: Widescreen Vistonics™ 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 Vi1 ™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 3 - 3...
Page 38: 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 39: Channel Labels
By default the channels are labelled CH-1 to CH-32. The Soundcraft Vi1™ uses long labels for the Screens and short labels for the LCDs. Long labels can con- tain up to 10 characters, whereas short labels are restricted to 6 characters.
Page 40: Bus Configuration
BUS CONFIGURATION The most important configuration of the Soundcraft Vi1™ is the bus configuration, and this is done using the [ALL BUSSES] view on the input bays. 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 41: Gang
‘Solo’ illumination of the Solo/Sel switches cannot be seen whilst gang mode is ON. NOTE: It is recomended that Gangs are cleared down after use, particularly if GANG ALL is used. Soundcraft Vi1 ™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 3 - 7...
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Page 43: Input
INPUT SIGNAL FLOW Only one of the two insert points can be used per channel at any time. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 1...
Page 44: Input Channel Strip
INPUT CHANNEL STRIP The Level Meter reads from -36dB to +18db, The GRM (Gain Reduction Meter) reads from -2 to -20dB. Page 4 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 45: Input Channel Touch Fields
* Press the desired touch field, the corresponding VST area will open, * change the parameter. * Press the touch field again to go back the default VST view OR * Press another touch field. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 3...
Page 46: Input
{LO CUT} inserts the pre AD converter analogue low cut filter (Vi6 Stagebox inputs only). LO CUT field Encoder adjusts the Low cut frequency in the range 20 to 600 Hz. {IN} switches the Low Cut filter in and out. Page 4 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 47: Hi Cut Field
Encoder changes the input delay in the range 0.. 100 mS. {IN} enables the delay function. DLY FIN field This allows fine adjustment of the input delay in steps of 0.02mS Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 5...
Page 48: Stereo Configuration
Linked Parameters on Paired Channels In general, most parameters are linked between the two paired channels. the following parameters, how- ever, are not linked: GAIN, TRIM, 48V, PHASE, DELAY, INPUT PATCH, DIRECT OUT PATCH, PAN Page 4 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 49: 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 page.) Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 7...
Page 50: Equaliser Band Highlight
{SHELF} changes the response characteristic to SHELF. (12dB/oct) (HF/LF only) 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. Page 4 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 51: Dynamics
Encoder adjusts the release time in the range 2.2mS to 3.7S. RNG field Encoder adjusts the attenuation RNG value in the range 0 to -60dB. {SC SOLO} switches the side-chain signal to the solo bus. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 9...
Page 52 MODE field Encoder switches the operational mode between GATE or Deesser. {Key} opens the key signal patch page -see chapter 10. Page 4 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 53: De-Ess Function
A de-esser is normally used to reduce the sibilance (“s” components) in a singer’s voice. Soundcraft Vi Series™ includes a real de-esser function that works as dynamically controlled filter. The filter can be set using the FREQ and Q encoders.
Page 54: 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. Page 4 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 55: 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 13...
Page 56: 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. Page 4 - 14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 57: 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 15...
Page 58: Audio Format
* LCR Input Channels Soundcraft Vi1™ Series contains up to 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 59 MONO Input signal. MONO PAN If a panning mode is set to LCR, then the WIDTH function will become active. LCR PAN with WIDTH = 0 LCR PAN with WIDTH = 100 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810 Page 4 - 17...
Page 60: 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). Page 4 - 18 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide 0810...
Page 61: Outputs
• Delay long delay 1 mS - 5 Sec. • Insert Send with Trim * Only one of the three insert points can be used per master at any time. Page 5 - 1 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 62: General
The LR and C Masters are always operated with their dedicated master fader strips in the master bay. The parameters of these busses are controlled via the Master Processing Page. The Soundcraft Vi1™ allows three different ways to access, control the level of, and change the parameters of, the other 24 output busses.
Page 63: L,R & C Master Processing
5-10 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. Page 5 - 3 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 64: 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Isuue 0810 Page 5 - 4...
Page 65: Master Bay Output Strips
[SOLO/SEL] key opens the processing Area in the Master screen (see yellow highlight in screenshot above). HINT: If multiple Output Solo’s are activated the processing for the last-pressed Master Solo is displayed. Page 5 - 5 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 66: Bus Master Processing
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 the input channel processing. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Isuue 0810 Page 5 - 6...
Page 67: Master Bay Vistonics™ Encoders & Keys
TB Assign, ON/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. Page 5 - 7 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 68: Changing Output Bus Parameters
* Press the touch field again to go back to the default VST view * Press another touch field. The picture shows the relation between touch fields and master functions. Equaliser Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Isuue 0810 Page 5 - 8...
Page 69: Equaliser
The VST encoders and key areas allow the 4-band parametric EQ to be adjusted and switched in or out of circuit. DYNAMIC The controls are identical to those of the input channels, except there are no Gate or De-Esser modes available for output busses. Page 5 - 9 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 70: Pan
The encoder changes the output delay in the range 0 - 1000 mS. {IN} enables the delay function. DLY FIN Field This allows fine adjustment of the input delay in steps of 0.02mS. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Isuue 0810 Page 5 - 10...
Page 71: Matrix
Only one of up to 8 matrix paths is visible. FUNCTION Instead of a simple Output matrix the Soundcraft Vi1™ has a built-in freely-configurable matrix that can have up to 8 Outputs (mono). Each matrix output is a mix of up to 16 configurable sources and contains full processing including Equaliser, compressor/limiter and Delay.
Page 72: Adjusting A Matrix Send Level
Local I/O, MADI card, or Stagebox. For each source it is possible to choose a variety of ‘poitns’ within the signal path - see next page. Page 6 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 73: Mtx Point Field
Which points are available depends on the Source selected. Matrix Point setting available MTX Source Type Input Pre Filter Pre-processing Pre Fader Post Fader Post ON Input Direct OUT Master Bus Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 6 - 3...
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Page 75: Encoders
The master section has 16 VST encoders and 5 panel-mounted encoders with LED rings: the TB/OSC Level Control, the Solo Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume & Monitor Level encoders. These last five are dedicated to their respective functions. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 7 - 1...
Page 76: Channel Encoders
AUX 1 and the AUX 2 levels respectively. HINT: If [ALL BUSSES] is active or a MATRIX output is soloed, the channel encoders are disabled and have no function (the previous function is remembered however). Page 7 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 77: Channel Vst Encoder 1& 2
Hint: Only Output Masters which are configured as Auxes use the encoders. Group Masters do, however, use the VST button next to the encoder. HINT: Fast assign mapping is removed by pressing/releasing [FAST ASSN]. Fast assign always works GLOBALLY for all input strips Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 7 - 3...
Page 78 The [PRE/POST] key allows the user to configure Aux sends from channels, when they are assigned to the VST encoder row, as pre or post-fader. Page 7 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 79: Master Bay Panel Encoders
If then a paticular touch-area is touched, the VST encoders are assigned to appropriate expanded functions. These functions are all described in detail in chapter 5 of this manual. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 7 - 5...
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Page 81: Layering (Fader Pages)
INPUTS The Control Surface for the Soundcraft Vi1™ contains one 16-fader Input Bay that allows direct access and state information overview for 16 Input Channels. Therefore four layers are required to allow operation for all 64 inputs, or 2 layers for 32 input channels.
Page 82 The tabs on the right side of the screen allow all available input channels or the VCA Masters to be accessed. Page 8 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 83 Hint: It is also possible to leave the channel select screen open, without selecting an channel or VCA, and use the Solo/Sel buttons on the fader panels below the desk to scroll to a different fader strip to the one you started with, before selecting the required channel. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610 Page 8 - 3...
Page 84: Outputs
(see screenshot on next page). Changing the assignment is done exactly as described for input fader pages (see page 8-2). Page 8 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 85: All Busses
HINT: Configuration of the BUSSES, e.g. Format (mono/stereo) and Type (Aux, Grp, Matrix) is also handled in these Layers. In fact, this is the only method of accessing the format and type. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610 Page 8 - 5...
Page 86: Vst Master Area
There are two layers of encoders: Page A displays busses 1-16, Page B displays busses 17-24. In the factory-default Front-Of-House Show, busses 1-8 are set as Aux, busses 9-16 as Groups, and busses 17-24 are set to Matrix. Page 8 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610...
Page 87: Vca & Mute Groups
VCA & MUTE GROUPS The Soundcraft Vi1™ supports up to 4 MUTE Groups (MG) and 8 VCA masters. VCA/MUTE GROUP INDICATION Each input and output strip meter contains a set of 8 VCA and 4 mute group display legends, which show the VCA and Mute Group assignment on the meter leds when DISPLAY [VCA/MG] is pressed instead of [METER], for all strips.
Page 88: 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 89: Assigning Vcas
VCA GROUPS WHEN AUX SENDS ARE CONTROLLED BY CHANNEL FADERS The VCA Groups on the Soundcraft Vi1™ 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 90: 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. Page 9 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 91: Patch System
‘blue’ indicates patching for inputs arriving at the console, and red arrows indicate patching for signals leaving the console. the control panels for patching within the console are coloured in accordance with this convention. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 10 - 1...
Page 92: Overview
OVERVIEW The patch system of the Soundcraft Vi1™ 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 93: Input
HINT: If the channel is paired, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> comes up and allows toggling between the input patch for L & R of the paired channel. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 10 - 3...
Page 94: Using A Spare Mic For Several Inputs
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. Page 10 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 95: 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 10 - 5...
Page 96: Insert
The following table shows the valid Format combinations. MONO CHANNEL PAIRED CHANNEL or STEREO BUS √ MONO INSERT √ √ STEREO audio is fed to both insert INSERT sends, returns are down mixed Page 10 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 97: Direct Out
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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 10 - 7...
Page 98: Key Signal
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. Pressing the required VST area opens the Matrix Source Patch Page. Page 10 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 99: Tie Lines
To open the Tie Line Setup page press the [MENU] key, and then press the <Tie Lines> tab at the top of the master area touch screen The Soundcraft Vi1™ 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..
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Page 101: Monitoring
MONITORING SIGNAL FLOW FUNCTION The Monitoring section in the Soundcraft Vi1™ 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. For each monitoring output, the following parameters can be set or configured:...
Page 102: Desk View
The stereo Level Meter shows the level of the A or B outputs, depending upon the selection made via the Monitor B switch. The meters follow the Monitor Volume Fader. PFL/AFL Indication These two LEDs show if an active solo is a PFL or an AFL. Page 11 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 103: Monitor Volume
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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 11 - 3...
Page 104: Monitor Setup Page
Input channels can be toggled with the Channel’s SEL Key. The state for a given channel is indicated by that channel’s Mute Safe LED. This configuration mode is disabled when the setup page is exited. <MON SETUP> Enters the monitor setup sub-page. (see page 11-8) Page 11 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 105: Mntr A Section
Mono left and right source is summed and fed to left and right monitor. The Centre signal is not affected. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 11 - 5...
Page 106: Mntr B And Hp Sections
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. Page 11 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
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Page 108: Monitor Setup Sub-Page
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 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 109 Talkback function is activated via the GPIO facility (see Chapter 16) or if any of the Talkback buttons (EXT, INT, PRESET 1, 2, 3) on the desk are pressed (see Section 12, Talkback & Osc). Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 11 - 9...
Page 110: Solo System
SOLO SYSTEM AFL ,PFL and SIP The solo system on the Soundcraft Vi1™ 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. Solo-In-Place mode has to be enabled from within the Monitor Setup and changes the mode of operation of the Solo System.
Page 111: Solo Operation Logic
Section of the console. This switch illuminates when any Solos are active. * 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). Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 11 - 11...
Page 112: 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. Page 11 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 113: 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 Vi1™ 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 114: Follow Output Solo Mode
Outputs to the Soloed Matrix Output. 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. Page 11 - 14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 115: Talkback & Oscillator
The TB signal can be routed to any output on the console local I/O, Stagebox or MADI interface. PRESET 1 - 3 Presets 1-3 are user-programmable press-to-talk (momentary & latching) switches which talk directly to specified outputs. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 12 - 1...
Page 116: Setup
SETUP [SETUP] opens the configuration page, which contains the central oscillator and the Talkback Send and Talk Back return configuration of the Soundcraft Vi1™ OSC Section HINT: The oscillator can also be patched to the Input Channels by using the {OSC} key in the Input Chan- nel VST screen.
Page 117 1-64. The user selects the appropriate screen by selecting one of the following touch screen buttons: <Dynamics Key>, <MADI>, <StageBox> or <Local>. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 12 - 3...
Page 118: Tb Send Section
TB Send Section This section allows the console operator to route the TB mic signal to various outputs of the Soundcraft Vi1™. TB Source Field Displays the source name. If nothing is selected the console’s TB mic XLR is automatically selected. Its {VST config button} opens the TB source patch configuration page.
Page 119: Tb Return Section
Its {VST config button} opens the patch configuration page to choose the physical connector that will be used for the TB return signal. Hint! : Choose a Stagebox mic input as the Return TB source, in order to provide communication from remote engineers. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 12 - 5...
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Page 121: Metering
The default setting. The Meter Point is after the digital trim and filters, but before the Gate/EQ/Dynamics. The Meter Point is after the Gate/EQ/Dynamics, but before the fader. The Meter Point is post-fader. Soundcraft Vi Series™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 13 - 1...
Page 122: Bus Master Meters
4dB higher. Gain reduction is displayed in the Range 2 - 20 dB. HINT: The Soundcraft Vi1™ 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 obtained.
Page 123: Meters On The Master Section Screen
Stereo Busses are indicated by the two meters being joined at the lower end of the bar. Paired Input channels are displayed with a white border, showing either horizontal or vertical pairing. Soundcraft Vi Series™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 13 - 3...
Page 124: Peak Hold
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 Vi Series™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 125: Main Menu
The software Release number and Build must be quoted when requesting technical support from Soundcraft personnel. BRIGHTNESS Control The user has a choice of three brightness levels for the screens, illuminated keys and FaderGlow™. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 1...
Page 126: Show
A complete explanation of Shows is given in chapter 15 of this manual. GPIO A complete explanation of GPIO usage is given in chapter 18 of this manual. GPIO is only available when the optional Vi6 Stagebox is attached. Page 14 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 127: Sync
In order for the console to lock to the external clock its frequency must be 48kHz +/-100ppm (+/- 0.01%). TIE LINES A complete explanation of Tie lines usage is given in chapter 11 of this manual. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 3...
Page 128: Midi
Global MIDI Receive Channel, On/Off and Global Receive MIDI Device ID · Global MIDI Transmit Channel and On/Off switch. · MIDI Timecode RX global On/Off switch and Frame Rate control. Further information is given in Chapter 21. Page 14 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 129: Log
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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 5...
Page 130: Settings
The {SETUP} button allows the date and time to be edited, as well as allowing a choice of different date formats and 12 or 24 hour time format. Page 14 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 131: 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™. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 7...
Page 132: Desk
This page displays the current status of the desk’s 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 133: Local Io
A blue label under the card indicates that it equipped with inputs, a red label indicates that it is equiped with outputs. Some cards have both inputs and outputs, they are shown with both colours in triangles. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 9...
Page 134: Stage Box
‘Reconfig’ button on the Stagebox front panel has been pressed after changing the cards. Page 14 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 135: Hiqnet
Note: when changing settings on the HiQNet page there will be a delay of up to several seconds before the change is actioned. This normal, and is due to the configuration time of the internal network interface hardware. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 14 - 11...
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Page 137: Snapshots, Cues And Shows
Control Surface & Audio engine Parameters only recall if NOT set to Isolate… Global Filter Mask ...and are s witched ON in Sna pshot Scope Snapshot Scope Mask Snapshot Memory Data Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 1...
Page 138: Front Panel Display And Controls
Press the [PREV MODE] key puts the encoder into Preview mode. In this mode, cues can be recalled to the console surface, but without affecting any audio settings. See page 15-15 for more details. Page 15 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 139: Last
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 and the cue name is displayed in green text to indicate this. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 3...
Page 140: Setup
The columns of the list are able to display various icons that represent the various types of event that are possible to trigger, or be triggered by, the cues: Snapshot icon: this is displayed in all Cues to represent the presence of the desk snapshot in the Page 15 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 141 Cues. When set to off, no GPIO messages will be sent or received, even if the GPI or GPO events are switched On within individual Cues. For HiQnet, no HiQnet messages will be sent, even if the HiQnet events are switched On within individual Cues. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 5...
Page 142: Edit & Control Buttons
Note that only a continuous range of Cues can be moved – the Move operation will be inhibited if a selection of non-adjacent Cues is active when Move is pressed. Page 15 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 143 Pressing this button twice can therefore be used as a shortcut to clearing any existing selections in the Cue List. Cues Selected field: A number is displayed next to the Select button, indicating how many of the Cues are currently selected. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 7...
Page 144: Cue Numbering
QWERTY keyboard for renaming the Cue. The top left field in the keyboard allows the Cue number to be selected and a new number typed in. The Cue will be moved to the appropriate place in the list, according to the number given. Page 15 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 145: Snapshot Scope Gui
When a new Cue is created, by touching the <NEW CUE> button, the Snapshot scope settings used for the new Cue will be the same as are currently displayed in the Scope GUI. They can then be edited after the Cue is created. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 9...
Page 146 These are selected by Bay number. Bay Numbers corresponding to Input Fader Bays give access to all input channels plus all busses, via the A, B, C, D and VCA MASTERS row of latching enable buttons. Page 15 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 147: Scroll Cue List
If a number of cues have a trigger timecode value set, pressing the {SORT BY TIMECODE} key allows the cues to be automatically re-arranged into timecode order. Cues that have no timecode trigger values are placed together in numerical order at the end of the list. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 11...
Page 148: Apply Changes To Scoped Params In Selected Cues
Note that you will see controls moving on the surface as this is happening, but no audio will be changed during the process. Page 15 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 149: Cue List Page - Cue Number Field Touched
Cue. Pressing {STEAL} will reassign this value to the current Cue. The default value of all fields will be ‘-‘ (= no value). The values will be shown greyed out if they match the values of another cue. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 13...
Page 150: Cue List Page - Cue Name Field Touched
Cue. In other words, the XFADE time can be thought of as an ‘In’ time for the Cue. Each Cue can have its own ‘In’ time set using the XFADE control. Page 15 - 14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 151 You can also use Preview mode to ‘lock’ the audio before you change to a new Show file – the audio settings will remain as per the old show, and when you switch off the Preview mode the new Show settings will be applied to the audio. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 15...
Page 152: Cue List Page - Midi Field Touched
Pressing the {STEAL} key when it is visible immediately reassigns the displayed parameters to the current Cue. Default settings stored in current Show are: On key = OFF Channel = ‘No device’ REC key = OFF Message Type= blank Value 1&2 = blank Page 15 - 16 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 153: Midi Out Setup
OUT1:1-16 and OUT2:1-16 is taken from the Device Name field of the MIDI Devices LIST in the Main Menu\MIDI page. The Devices list allows MIDI Channels to be mapped to a text name for easier identification of the devices being selected. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 17...
Page 154 Events Setup to be compared between Cues. Default settings stored in current Show are (for each of the 20 Events): On key = OFF Channel = ‘No device’ Message Type= blank Value 1&2 = blank Page 15 - 18 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 155: Cue List Page - Midi Field Touched & Event List Open
If more than 20 Events are necessary, the Sequencer function (see page 15-13) can be used to ‘chain’ two or more Cues together from a single Recall command. The sub-page is closed again by pressing the sub-page key (there is no Exit button). Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 19...
Page 156: Cue List Page - Gpio/Misc Field Touched
CUE LIST PAGE - GPIO/Misc Field Touched Note: GPIO functionality is only possible on the Vi1 if a stagebox is attached, or a GPIO card is fitted to the D21m option slot. GPI {ON} key: Enables/disables reception of the defined GPI signal from recalling the current Cue.
Page 157: Global Filter
Global Filter, which may be being held in memory, and start a ‘new’ Global Filter on the surface with the newly-selected parameters. The Global Filter On switch in the Cue List page will automatically change to the ON state when the first parameter is selected. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 21...
Page 158: Edit Global Filter Mode
Isolate mode, the latching Edit Global Mode will be easier to use. The [SEL] key is used to select whole channel to isolate mode. The [ISO] key can still also be used. Page 15 - 22 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 159: Load Iso With Show
Setting LOAD ISO WITH SHOW to NO, and then switching the required parts of the show to ISO, will allow the show to be loaded without changing the isolated parts. The state of the key is not saved but defaults to YES when the desk is powered up. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 15 - 23...
Page 160: Managing Shows
The user can select a default show or another existing show and use the <SAVE AS> button. The user will then be asked to enter a name for the new Show using the on-screen keyboard. This new show can then be edited as required. Page 15 - 24 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 161: Updating A Show
This file can be edited in a PC spreadsheet package and then imported back into the desk. The file name is Soundcraft Vi channel labels.csv. Pressing the appropriate GO key immediately exports or imports the file to a USB memory device. These keys are only available if a USB memory device is connected.
Page 162: Recorded Data
This depends on the setting of the LOAD ISO WITH SHOW parameter in the Cue List page. O/P Vistonics Lock Mtr switch status. O/P Vistonics Solo/OnOff/TB switches. All parameters in the menu/settings page. Follow Solo switches. Mute Group Master switch status. Page 15 - 26 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 163: Settings Recorded Within Audio Settings
Vi4 and Vi6 Consoles Shows which are saved on a Vi1 can be loaded on a Vi2, Vi4 or Vi6. All settings will be recalled except for the channel pairing, which is not imported due to the differing vertical arrangement of channels in the fader pages.
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Page 165: Gpio (Stagebox Only)
In the GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) Page you can configure all GPIO channels that are available in the Soundcraft Vi1™ if the optional Vi6-type stagebox is fitted. 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 166: Gpo Vst Keys & Encoders
It is also suggested that no pulse time is set when the EDGE field is set to ‘BOTH’. See Figure 16-2 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 167 Figure 16-1: Summary Of Available Settings. Figure 16-2: Relay timing diagram. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 16 - 3...
Page 168: 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 169: Pin Lists
Pin Lists Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 16 - 5...
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Page 171: Soundcraft Faderglow
GENERAL General Soundcraft FaderGlow™ (Pat. Pend.) is a unique feature that gives the user an additional level of status Fader Glow (Pat. Pend.) is a unique feature that gives the user an additional level of status indication, and can significantly reduce operating errors.
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Page 173: Copy, Paste & Libraries
[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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 1...
Page 174: Copy & Paste Principles
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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 175: Copying Channel Or Bus Parameters
‘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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 3...
Page 176: Channel Copy: Items Not Included In Copy With Sel Button
Press PASTE and select the destination channel(s) to paste the selected channel includ- ing the patch setting. COPYING FX PARAMETERS Parameter settings from any of the 4 internal Lexicon FX units can be copied from one device and pasted to another. Page 18 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 177 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. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 5...
Page 178: 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: Page 18 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 179 Category, as well as any combination of these parameters. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 7...
Page 180: Navigating And Managing Libraries
SAVE AS button: Only displayed at the top Library level. Saves a copy of the currently loaded Library, with a new name. The QWERTY keyboard is opened to allow the new name to be entered. Page 18 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 9...
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 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
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/back- up purposes. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 18 - 11...
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 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 185: Soundcraft Vi1™ Features And Specifications
SOUNDCRAFT Vi1™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO CHANNELS Max number of simultaneous mixing channels Soundcraft Vi1 standalone: 32 mic/line + 4 AES + 2 S/PDIF +8 FX Returns = 46 Soundcraft Vi1 with stagebox: 64 Insert points 24 insert send/return pairs can be configured (using available I/O) and assigned to any of the 64 inputs...
Page 186: Channel Processing
Input faders can be assigned to the 8 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups. Input faders can be switched to control all 24 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 187: Misc
Controls for assignment of Vistonics rows to bus sends (when channel parameters are not selected to Vistonics). Snapshot automation controls Talkback & Oscillator controls Controls for Monitor Output level, phones level and Solo Trim and blend level. Copy & Paste controls Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 19 - 3...
Page 188: Vi1 Typical Specifications
Line Inputs +22dBu max Line Outputs +22dBu 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 19 - 5...
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Page 191: Vi1 Fx Processor
Vi1 FX Processor General The Soundcraft Vi1™ contains 4 powerful LEXICON® Effects Processing Units and 27 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
In live situations it is often advantageous to be able to easily control the TAP function from a large button which is permanently accessible on the console surface. The large F1-6 keys below the monitor section can now be used for this purpose. Page 20 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 193 Use a similar procedure for other FX units. All 4 of the FX units can be assigned to any of the F1-6 buttons using this method. The settings will be stored when you save the current Show. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 3...
Page 194: Assigning Fx Processors
Assigning FX processors The Vi1 supports three different ways to patch an FX processor: • Insert in an Input Channel • Insert in a Bus Master • Patch as an FX return Channel Insert This Mode is used for Channel effects.
Page 195 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 5...
Page 196: Master Insert
Pressing the <FX> button opens 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. Page 20 - 6 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 197 FX which is selected. A description of the Effects and their associated controls is given in the section which starts on page 11 of this chapter. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 7...
Page 198: Return In Channel Section
Right Lexicon In. (The right bus will be patched automatically in this case) Select the required FX processor. If the processor is in use, a dialog asks if you want to move it from its current location. Press <EXIT>. Page 20 - 8 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 199 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 Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 9...
Page 200: Fx Type
A description of the Effects and their associated controls is given in the section which starts on page 11 of this chapter. This page is opened by pressing the {TYPE} button. HINT: Selecting an FX Type always loads the last user parameter settings for this Type. Page 20 - 10 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 201: Fx Descriptions
Room produces an excellent simulation of a very small room which is useful for dialogue and speech applications. Room is also practical when used judiciously for fattening up high energy signals like electric guitar amp recordings. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 11...
Page 202 In a real-world situation, irregular walls cause high diffusion, while large flat walls cause low diffusion. For drums and percussion, try using higher Diffusion settings. Page 20 - 12 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 203 Adjusts the Plate reverb’s presence and prominence. Boing This is a unique parameter to the Spring reverb, designed to increase or decrease the amount of spring rattle that is a physical characteristic of spring tank reverbs. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 13...
Page 204: Delays
The actual delay time, as tapped in by the Tempo button. This time is expressed as tempo in BPM (beats per minute). Tempo works in conjunction with Delay Time to set the actual delay time that is heard. Page 20 - 14 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 205: Misc Effects
This controls the intensity of modulation, or “depth” in the Modulated Delay. Lower settings produce a more subtle chorus effect, while higher values give a more lush chorusing of the delay repeats. MISC EFFECTS The MISC category provides primarily modulated and pitch-varying effects. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 15...
Page 206 Pitch Shift is very useful with guitar tracks, monophonic synth lines, or where special vocal effects are needed. Page 20 - 16 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 207 Increases or decreases the stereo imaging of the Rotary effect. Drive Provides overdrive gain to the preamp section of the rotary speaker effect. Minimum Speed Sets the minimum speed at which the effect will oscillate. Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 20 - 17...
Page 208 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 20 - 18 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 209: Bss® Graphic Equalisers
BSS® Graphic Equalisers The Vi1 uses a total of 27 high-quality BSS® Graphic Equalisers (GEQ). Each of the 24 Busses and the three Main Masters are equipped with a 30-band Graphic Equalizer modelled on the FCS-960 from BSS®. To access any of the GEQs first press the [BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17-24] key.
Page 210 – they effectively move the view by half a page (4 bands) with each press. Two adjacent page buttons illuminate when the displayed frequency page is ‘half way between’ two of the fixed pages. Page 20 - 20 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 211: Midi
The SCROLL LIST encoder allows fast scrolling of the selected list. The List wraps around when scrolled – ie it is possible to scroll down from Chan 1 to Chan 16, and up Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 21 - 1...
Page 212 MIDI OUT: The red area of the screen controls parameters relating to MIDI output. Page 21 - 2 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 213: Main Menu -Midi Page Open & Tx Channel List Selected
The NAME sub-page button opens the QWERTY keyboard and allows the default Device names to be edited. The unedited names have the format: OUT1: Channel 1 OUT1: Channel 2 OUT1: Channel 16 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 21 - 3...
Page 214: Main Menu -Midi Page Open & Transmit Device Ids List Selected
With MIDI Device IDs, the number 127 is a special case that is reserved for transmitting to ALL connected devices. Therefore the Device name for the number 127 is fixed as ‘ALL’ and it is not possible for the User to edit it. Page 21 - 4 Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810...
Page 215: Midi Event Types
EJECT, CHASE, MMC FF PAUSE MMC RW MMC Eject MMC Chase MIDI Machine DEVICE ID#, 0-127 Control (MMC): MMC Loc LOCATE Timecode value, Hrs:min:sec:frames Timecode value, MIDI Timecode Hrs:min:sec:frames (MTC) Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 21 - 5...
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Page 217: Block Diagram
PHONES LEFT Left Delay MON_HP_Source Center 0.1 02.02.09 HUR 0.2 10.02.09 HUR 0.3 13.02.09 HUR PHONES RIGHT Right Delay TB from ext TIE LINE TIE LINE Regensdorf Switzerland Audio Block Diagram Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 22 - 1...

SoundCraft Vi1 User Manual

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Symbol Guide

Installation

Working Safely with Sound

Warranty

Soundcraft Vi1™ FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS

Console Overview

System Components

System Hardware Overview

The Console Rear Connectors

Optional Stage Box

General Rules

Operation Overview

Conventions Used in this Manual

Screens

Widescreen Vistonics™ Knobs

Audio Function States

Momentary/Latching Control Action

Solo/Sel Keys

Labelling

Bus Configuration

Gang

Input

Signal Flow

Input Channel Strip

Input Channel Touch Fields

Input

Stereo Configuration

Equaliser

Dynamics

Bus

Panning

Audio Format

Outputs

Signal Flow

General

MASTER EQ LINKING (V2.0 Software and Above)

Master Bay Output Strips

Input Bay Strip Using [All Busses]

Master Bay Vistonics™ Encoders & Keys

Changing Output Bus Parameters

Equaliser

Dynamic

Pan

Matrix

Signal Flow

Function

Matrix Configuration

Encoders

General Introduction

Channel Encoders

Channel Vst Encoder 1& 2

Master Bay Panel Encoders

Layering (Fader Pages)

General

Inputs

Outputs

Vca & Mute Groups

Vca/Mute Group Indication

Mute Group Master Switches

Vca Control Group Behaviour

Audio Behaviour

ASSIGNING Vcas

Assigning Mute Groups

Assigning Vcas and Mute Groups to Output Channels

Vca Groups When Aux Sends Are Controlled by Channel Faders

Patch System

Signal Flow

Overview

General Rules

Input

Output

Insert

Direct out

Key Signal

Matrix

Tie Lines

Monitoring