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SoundCraft B400 User Manual

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4.4

B400 Functional Description

When the input is in line level mode and the CUE switch is pressed, this will

(optionally) trigger the remote start/stop facility which has two sets of relay con-

tacts, available via the rear panel D-type connector. These relays can be set to

either latching or pulsed operation via internal jumpers, enabling most types of

machines to be remotely started and stopped.

Under no circumstances should mains voltages be placed on the

contacts of the remote Start/Stop relays.

When both CUE and ON are selected, the cue will (optionally) be cancelled auto-

matically and the signal will be live, provided that the fader is already raised. If the

fader is down, the cue will only be cancelled when raised from its end position.

MMEETTEERR

The 8-segment LED meter may be set to pre-fade (post Mute) or pre-EQ by an

internal jumper. Optionally the meter can be configured to normally display the

signal selected above and follow the Direct output when DIR is pressed.

PPKK ((PPeeaakk))

The 3-input PK LED monitors pre-EQ, post-EQ and post-fade signal levels. If any

of these points rises to 6dB below clipping the LED will illuminate.

FFAADDEERR

The VCA Fader controls the final channel level before PAN and Routing with10dB

of gain in hand. Note that the Insert point may be configured post-fader if

required (see 8 above). External VCA control of the fader is available via the D-

type connector on the rear panel if required.

RROOUUTTIINNGG

The module’s output may be routed to any or all of the pairs of Group busses(1-2,

3-4, 5-6, 7-8), or the stereo master bus (ST), subject to the position of the PAN

control (see 14 above).