SoundCraft Spirit Live 3-2 - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
T hanks for purchasing a SPIRIT LIVE 3 2 mixer. Owning a Soundcraft console brings
you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s leading manufacturers and the
results of over 22 years experience supporting some of the biggest names in the busi-
ness.
Designed by engineers who understand the individual needs of musicians, SPIRIT
LIVE 3 2 has been built to the highest standards using quality components and employing
automated assembly techniques beyond the reach of most manufacturers of compact
mixers.
A rugged steel chassis is combined with moulded side trims to give protection and a
distinctive appearance. Custom moulded controls, designed for the best `feel’ and visual
clarity, complement the styling, resulting in a truly professional product which is ideal for
both touring and fixed PA installations.
SPIRIT LIVE 3 2 is available in 8, 12, 16 and 24 channel frame sizes, which may be
extended by adding an 8 channel Expander. The Expander can be attached quickly and
securely to the console, requiring only a screwdriver and a steady hand to complete the
installation.
SPIRIT LIVE 3 2 incorporates circuit technology identical to that used on some of the
most sophisticated Soundcraft consoles. The input channels are able to accept a wide
range of Microphone and Line level signals from separate input sockets. Every channel
features wide-range gain control, 4-band Equalisation with swept Hi and Lo Mid ranges,
plus a Hi-Pass Filter, 4 Auxiliary Sends, PFL(Pre Fade Listen), Peak LED, Panning to a
Stereo bus and routing to a separate Mono bus. The additional bus is a unique feature at
this price level and is ideal for driving a centre loudspeaker cluster, or with the Left and
Right busses used as subgroups and mixed down to the Mono bus, as the main output.
Each channel is controlled by a high-quality long throw fader.
All frame sizes are provided as standard with two dedicated stereo inputs. Each
stereo input comprises switchable input gain, two-band EQ and sends to Aux 1 & 2, Mix
and Mono busses.
The Master section provides master level control for the Left, Right, Mono and
Auxiliary Send buses, with separate AFL monitoring on each Auxiliary Send. Aux 2 & 3
may both be selected as PRE or POST fade sends, allowing flexibility for foldback or
effects.
Two Stereo Effects Returns are provided, with switchable input gain and mixing to
Left and Right busses.
A dedicated stereo output is provided for recording the Mix. By selecting internal
links the Mono output can also be recorded via this stereo output.
The Mix L/R and Mono outputs all have insert points for the connection of external
signal processors. Two 12-segment, 3-colour peak-reading LED bargraph meters display
the selected headphones source, allowing monitoring of Mix or Mono signals. Pressing
any PFL or AFL switch puts the selected signal onto both sides of the headphones out-
put, and the L & R bargraph meters in place of the selected signal.
SPIRIT Live 3 2 is designed to be as user-friendly as possible, but a few minutes spent
reading through this manual will help you become familiar with the product away from
the pressure of a live session, and allow you to gain full benefit from the superb perfor-
mance offered by your new mixer.
Above all, remember that your SPIRIT mixer is designed to extend your creativity.
The more you explore the controls and the effect they have on the sound output, the
more you will appreciate how you can influence and enhance the final sound.
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