SoundCraft B400 User Manual

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© Harman International Industries Ltd. 1997, 1998 All rights reserved

Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.

Part No. ZM0215

Issue 1

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 loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Soundcraft.

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.

Harman International Industries Limited.

Cranborne House,

Cranborne Road,

Cranborne Industrial Estate,

Potters Bar,

Herts.,

EN6 3JN

UK.

Tel: 01707 665000

Fax: 01707 660482

B400

Contents

1.

Introduction

1.1

 

 

Introduction

1.2

 

 

Warranty

1.3

2.

Installation

2.1

 

 

Dimensions

2.2

 

 

Earthing the Console

2.3

 

 

Meterbridge

2.3

 

 

Rear Connector Panel EDAC Connectors

2.4

 

 

Rear Connector Panel D-type Connectors

2.6

 

 

Jumper Options

2.8

 

 

Internal Monitor Source Selection

2.11

Block Diagrams

3.1

 

 

Mono Input Module

3.2

 

 

Stereo Input Module

3.3

 

 

Mono Group Module

3.4

 

 

Stereo Master Module

3.5

 

 

Communications Module

3.6

 

 

Monitor Module

3.7

Functional Description

4.1

 

 

Mono Input Module

4.2

 

 

Stereo Input Module

4.6

 

 

Mono Group Module

4.10

 

 

Stereo Group Module

4.14

 

 

Stereo Master Module

4.18

 

 

Communication Module

4.21

 

 

Monitor Module

4.24

B400 Contents

i

Specifications

5.1

 

B400 Typical Specifications

5.2

ii

B400 Contents

B400

1Introduction

B400 Introduction

1.1

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing a Soundcraft console.

The B400 has been designed to meet the needs of Live TV & Radio Broadcast and Production Facilities including OB vehicles. Based on the highly successful B800, the B400 delivers a level of configurability unrivalled in its class.

System Overview

l24, 32, 40, 48 and 56-module frames

l1 stereo and 3 mono auxes

lLED indication on all switches

lWide variation in module audio and logic / control functions via internal jumpers

lStereo ISDN cleanfeed facilities via direct outputs on Telco channels

lVersatile and highly configurable monitoring via speakers and studio and guest headphones

lLimiters on master output

lWide range of meterbridge options

lBalanced audio inputs and outputs throughout, on XLRs and EDACs

lPseudo-balanced internal bussing

1.2

B400 Introduction

Power Supply

l The B400 uses the CPS275 Power Supply.

Warranty

1Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd .

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.

Equipment means the equipment supplied with this manual.

2If within the period of twelve months from the date of delivery of the Equipment to the End User it shall prove defective by reason only of faulty materials and/or workmanship to such an extent that the effectiveness and/or usability thereof is materially affected the 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.

3Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.

4This warranty shall only be available if:

a)the Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft’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; and

d)the End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such operating supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specifications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s recommendations.

5Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chemical or electro-chemical or electrical influences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deficiency in electrical power, air-conditioning or humidity control.

6 The benefit of this Warranty may not be assigned by the End User.

7End Users who are consumers should note their rights under this Warranty are in addition to and do not affect any other rights to which they may be entitled against the seller of the Equipment.

B400 Introduction

1.3

1.4

B400 Introduction

B400

2Installation

B400 Installation

2.1

SoundCraft B400 User Manual

Dimensions

 

 

24-Module

833.72mm / 32.82"

32-Module

1087.72mm / 42.82"

40-Module

1341.72mm / 52.82"

48-Module

1595.72mm / 62.82"

56-Module

1849.72mm / 72.82

 

 

2.2

B400 Installation

Earthing the Console

Important Notice.

The console has two earth posts on the rear connector panel. They are located near to the power supply connectors. The un-insulated metal post is the chassis ground, and the insulated post is the system ground. The console is supplied with these two posts linked together. It is essential that the console is operated with these two earths linked. They may, however, be linked at a different point in the installation: for example, a technical earth in the installation site. In this case the wire link between the two posts must be removed.

Meterbridge

The meterbridge has a number of connectors as shown below:

The MONITOR/COMMS D-type connector routes signals to the Monitor Selector PCB ( see the Meterbridge connector list on the previous page for pin details).

The ANCILLARY METERS D-type connector carries the Groups and Auxes into the meterbridge. The actual connections used will depend on the number of ancillary meters which are fitted. The connections are:

1

Ground

14

Ground

2

Group 8

15

Group 7

3

Group 6

16

Group 5

4

Group 4

17

Group 3

5

Group 2

18

Group 1

6

Not Used

19

Not Used

7

Not Used

20

Not Used

8

 

21

Aux 1

9

 

22

Aux 2

10

 

23

Aux 3

11

 

24

 

12

Aux 4L

25

Aux 4R

13

Not Used

 

 

The EXTERNAL INPUTS XLRs are also routed to the Monitor Selector PCB. The inputs here may be monitored on the Meters which are associated with the Monitor Selector PCB.

There are also 2 additional XLRs: these are for future expansion.

B400 Installation

2.3

Rear Connector Panel EDAC Connectors

There are two female 90-way EDAC connectors on the rear connector panel. The illustration below shows the pin labelling (as viewed from the outside of the console).

The pins are listed in circuits below - the circuit functions for each EDAC are shown on the following pages.

 

HI (+)

LO (-)

GND

CCT 1

A

B

C

CCT 2

H

J

K

CCT 3

R

S

T

CCT 4

X

Y

Z

CCT 5

AE

AF

AH

CCT 6

AM

AN

AP

CCT 7

BJ

BK

BL

CCT 8

BS

BI

BU

CCT 9

BY

BZ

CA

CCT 10

CF

CH

CJ

CCT 11

CN

CP

CR

CCT 12

CW

CX

CY

CCT 13

F

E

D

CCT 14

P

N

M

CCT 15

W

V

U

CCT 16

AD

AC

AB

CCT 17

AL

AK

AJ

CCT 18

AU

AT

AS

CCT 19

BR

BP

BN

CCT 20

BX

BW

BV

CCT 21

CE

CD

CC

CCT 22

CM

CL

CK

CCT 23

CV

CU

CT

CCT 24

DB

PA

CZ

2.4

B400 Installation

90-Way EDAC 1 & 2 Connectors

EDAC 1

Circuit Number

CCT 1

CCT 2

CCT 3

CCT 4

CCT 5

CCT 6

CCT 7

CCT 8

CCT 9

CCT 10

CCT 11

CCT 12

CCT 13

CCT 14

CCT15

CCT16

CCT17

CCT18

CCT19

CCT20

CCT21

CCT22

CCT 23

CCT 24

EDAC 2

Circuit Number

CCT 1

CCT 2

CCT 3

CCT 4

CCT 5

CCT 6

CCT 7

CCT 8

CCT 9

CCT 10

CCT 11

CCT 12

CCT13

CCT14

CCT 15

CCT 16

CCT 17

CCT 18

CCT 19

CCT 20

CCT 21

CCT 22

CCT 23

CCT 24

Function not used Ext Cue I/P Prod T/B I/P T/B to Ext Oscillator L Oscillator R

Ext Mon I/P L Ext Mon I/P R Stud Spkr L Stud Spkr R PH1L Studio PH1R Studio T/B to opt 1 T/B to opt 2 Ext 1L

Ext 1R

Ext 2L

Ext 2R

Ext 3L

Ext 3R

Ext 4L

Ext 4R PH2L Guest PH2R Guest

Function

Mono

Aux 1

Aux 2

Aux 3

Aux 4L

Aux 4R

Ext 5L

Ext 5R

Ext 6L

Ext 6R

Ext 7L

Ext 7R

RTN T/B

T/B Line I/P ST1L ST1R Mono

No connection No connection No connection No connection No connection Ext 8L

Ext 8R

B400 Installation

2.5

Rear Connector Panel D-Type Connectors

There are a number of 25-way D-type female connectors (depending upon the number of input channels) on the rear connector panel. The connector layout varies with the configuration of input modules and mono and stereo input modules differ in the facilities available.

lEach block of four Mono inputs has one D-type connector for external mutes, and one D-type for Mic Live Remotes.

lEach block of four Stereo inputs has one D-type connector for external mutes, and one D-type for Remote Stop/Starts.

The diagram opposite shows the pin labelling (as viewed from the outside of the console).

The pin-outs of the various D-types are given below.

13

1

25

14

REMOTE 25-Way D-Types

 

 

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

Channel 4, 8, 12 etc., Grp 3, Grp 7

 

 

1

EXT MUTE (active low)

14

VCA CTL (0V=0dB, 5V= -)

2

STOP #2(n/o relay contact)

15

STOP#1(n/o relay contact)

3

REMOTE START#2 (n/o relay contact)

16

REMOTE START#1(n/o relay contact)

Channel 3, 7, 11 etc., Grp 2, grp 6

 

 

4

EXT MUTE

17

VCA CTL

5

STOP#2(n/o relay contact)

18

STOP #1(n/o relay contact)

6

REMOTE START#2(n/o relay contact)

19

REMOTE START#1(n/o relay contact)

Channel 2, 6, 10 etc., Grp 1, Grp 5, ST

 

 

7

EXT MUTE

20

VCA CTL

8

STOP #2(n/o relay contact)

21

STOP #1(n/o relay contact)

9

REMOTE START #2(n/o relay contact)

22

REMOTE START#1(n/o relay contact)

Channel 1, 5, 9 etc. Grp 4

 

 

10

EXT MUTE

23

VCA CTL

11

STOP #2(n/o relay contact)

24

STOP #1(n/o relay contact)

12

REMOTE START #2(n/o relay contact)

25

REMOTE START #1(n/o relay contact)

13

not used

 

 

Notes: GRP & ST Master modules do not utilise the "stop" function.

Ground Ref. for EXT MUTE and VCA CTL is on EXT LOGIC D-type connector.

MONO INPUT MIC LIVE REMOTES

 

 

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

MIC LIVE#2 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

14

MIC LIVE#1 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

2

 

15

 

3

MIC LIVE#2 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

16

MIC LIVE#1 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

4

 

17

 

5

MIC LIVE#2 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

18

MIC LIVE#1 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

6

 

19

 

7

MIC LIVE#2 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

20

MIC LIVE#1 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

8

 

21

 

9

Not used

22

Not used

10

Not used

23

Not used

11

Not used

24

Not used

12

Not used

25

Not used

13

Not used

 

 

2.6

B400 Installation

STEREO INPUT REMOTES

 

 

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

REMOTE START #4 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

14

REMOTE START #3 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

2

REMOTE STOP #4 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

15

REMOTE STOP #3 (Ch 4, 8, 12 etc.)

3

REMOTE START #4 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

16

REMOTE START #3 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

4

REMOTE STOP #4 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

17

REMOTE STOP #3 (Ch 3, 7, 11 etc.)

5

REMOTE START #4 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

18

REMOTE START #3 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

6

REMOTE STOP #4 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

19

REMOTE STOP #3 (Ch 2, 6, 10 etc.)

7

REMOTE START #4 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

20

REMOTE START #3 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

8

REMOTE STOP #4 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

21

REMOTE STOP #3 (Ch 1, 5, 9 etc.)

9

Not used

22

Not used

10

Not used

23

Not used

11

Not used

24

Not used

12

Not used

25

Not used

13

Not used

 

 

NOTE: Each input slot may be fitted with a Mono or Stereo module, and the pinouts for the last two connectors may therefore be a combination of the two versions on some frames.

EXT LOGIC

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

GND

14

GND

2

GND

15

Prod T/B Stud CTL

3

Prod T/B to Ext CTL (I/P)

16

Ext mute I/P (studio spkr)

4

Prod T/B to Eng CTL (I/P)

17

Talk to Ext CTL O/P

5

Option 2 - CTL #2

18

Option 2 - CTL #1

6

Option 1 - CTL #2

19

Option 1 - CTL #1

7

On-Air o/p #

20

On-Air O/P #2

8

On-Air i/p #1

21

On-Air I/P #2

9

Not Used

22

Not Used

10

Ext Mntr (Level CTL I/P)

23

Ext CUE (Level CTL I/P)

11

RET T/B CTL (I/P)

24

Ext A/B CTL R (I/P)

12

Ext A/B CTL L (I/P)

25

Ext mute R (I/P)

13

Ext mute L (I/P)

 

 

METERBRIDGE

This connects via a ribbon cable to the Monitor/Comms D-type on the meterbridge.

1

Not used

14

Not used

2

ST Mntr/Meter

15

ST Mntr/Meter

3

MONO Mntr/Meter

16

MONO Mntr/Meter

4

not used

17

not used

5

not used

18

not used

6

Not Used

19

GND

7

TB Mic

20

TB Mic +1V5

8

Studio Meter R

21

Studio Meter L

9

Ext VCA Warning LED

22

Monitor Meter L

10

Monitor Meter R

23

O/Press Meter

11

O/Press Ctl

24

Squawk Feed

12

Cue Meter R

25

Cue Meter L

13

Cue Ctl

 

 

B400 Installation

2.7

Jumper Options

* = DEFAULT

MONO INPUT

Audio

 

 

SW19

Released = Insert Point is Pre-fade (see links 1 to 4)

 

Depressed= Insert Point is Post-fade (links 1 to 4 have no effect, but

they must be

present)

LK1-4

Pre-fade Insert

1-2 = Pre Eq

 

 

2-3 = Post Eq*

J1,2

HF EQ

1-2 = Bell*

 

 

2-3 = Shelf

J3

Meter Input

1-2 = Pre EQ

 

 

2-3 = Pre Fade*

J4

Stereo Aux 4 pre fade source

1-2 = Pre mute*

 

 

2-3 = Post mute

J5

Mono Aux 1-3 pre fade source

1-2 = Pre mute*

 

 

2-3 = Post mute

J6

Dir O/P via Aux 1 Level pot

1-2 = Dir O/P*

 

 

2-3 = J3 setting

Logic

 

 

SW21-A

Closure disables dual action of Cue sw.

Open

SW21-B

Closure enables Cue Cancel from fader open

Closed

SW21-C

Open enables Rem Com in mic mode

Closed

SW21-D

Closure enables latching start in line mode

Open

SW21-E

Closure enables momentart start in line mode

Closed

SW21-F

Closure enables start/stop function from PFL

Closed

SW21-G

Closure for mic live studio mute

Closed

SW21-H

Closure for mic live control room mute

Open

STEREO INPUT

Audio

 

 

 

J1, 2

Dir output source L/R (removed on Telco)

1-2 = Post fade*

 

 

2-3 = pre mute

J3, 4

Meter source L/R

1-2 = Post fade

 

 

2-3 = Pre EQ*

J5, 6

Aux 4 pre fade source L/R

1-2 = Post mute*

 

 

2-3 = Pre mute

J7, 8

Aux 1-3 pre fade source L + R

1-2 = Post mute*

 

 

2-3 = Pre mute

*Telco Version, on Sub Board

 

 

J1, 2

Dir O/P pre fade source L/R

1-2

= Post mute*

 

 

2-3

= Pre mute

J11

Input ‘B’ mode

1-2

= Telco ‘CLNFD’

 

 

2-3

= Dir O/P

2.8

B400 Installation

Logic

 

 

SW21-A

Closure disables dual action of Cue sw.

Open

SW21-B

Closure enables Cue Cancel from fader open

Closed

SW21-C

Open enables latching start line 1

Open

SW21-D

Closure enables momentart start in line 1

Closed

SW21-E

Closure enables latching start in line 2

 

 

from fader/On and PFL

Open

SW21-F

Closure enables momentary start in line 2

Closed

SW21-G

Closure enables line 1 momentary start/stop

 

 

from PFL (active only when CUE is pressed)

Closed

SW21-H

Closure enables line 2 momentary start/stop

Closed

 

from PFL (active only when CUE is pressed)

 

MONO GRP

J1

Remote Common

A = local*

 

 

B = rem com

J2

Talkback to Group replaces or mixes with Prog

Fit = replaces*

 

 

Omit = mixes

J3

Slate replaces or mixes with Prog

Fit = replaces*

 

 

Omit = mixes

J4

ON-AIR kills Talkback Enable

A = No effect*

 

 

B = kills

J7

Aux 1-3 pre-fade source

A = Pre mute

 

 

B = post mute*

J8

Stereo Aux 4 pre-fade source

A = Pre mute

 

 

B = Post mute*

SW30

Internal Insert Pre/post selection

Released = Pre-fade*

 

 

Pressed = Post-fade

STEREO GRP

J1

Remote Common

1-2 = local*

 

 

2-3 = rem com

J2

Talkback to Group replaces or mixes with Prog

Fit = replaces*

 

 

Omit = mixes

J3

Slate replaces or mixes with Prog

Fit = replaces*

 

 

Omit = mixes

J4

ON-AIR kills Talkback Enable

1-2 = No effect*

 

 

2-3 = kills

J9, 10

Aux 4 pre-fade source

1-2

= Pre mute

 

 

2-3

= post mute*

J11, 12

Aux 1-3 pre-fade source

1-2

= Pre mute

 

 

2-3

= Post mute*

SW30, 31 Internal Insert Pre/post selection L/R

Released = Pre-fade*

 

 

Pressed = Post-fade

B400 Installation

2.9

STEREO MASTER

J1

Remote Common

1-2

= Local *

 

 

2-3

= Rem com

J2 - J3

Mono Output post fade,pre limiter/post limiter

1-2

= Post limiter*

 

 

2-3

= Pre limiter

J4

Talkback replaces or mixes with Program

Fit = Replaces*

 

 

Omit = Mixes

J5, 6

Limiter Pre-emphasis

Fit = On

 

 

Omit = Off*

MONITOR MODULE

J1

Ext 8 Input Sensitivity

1-2 = +4dBu *

 

 

2-3 = -10dBV

J2, 3, 4 Cue to Monitor/Talk to Studio (2 Mntr Mods.)

1-2

= Cue*

 

 

2-3

= Talk

J5-9

Talkback Selection (with 2 Monitor Modules)

1-2

= Default *

 

 

2-3

= T/B to studio

J10 & J11

 

 

 

If the Cue Speaker Outputs are not being used, link J10 pins 1 to 2, and link J11 pins 1 to 2. In this configuration, a sum of the Cue Left and Right Signals are routed to the Cue Speaker on the Overbridge. This feed is muted by using the Overpress facility (if it is fitted).

If the Cue Speaker Outputs are being used, link J10 pin1 to J11 pin1, and link J10 pin 2 to J11 pin 2. In this configuration the sum of the Cue Left and Cue Right signals is never routed to the Cue Speaker on the Overbridge. The individual Cue Left and Cue Right signals are routed to their respective Cue Speaker Outputs, but these are muted by using the Overpress facility (if it is fitted). Alternatively if only pins J10 pin2 and J11 pin 2 are linked then the Overpress facility will not mute the Cue L & R signals to the Cue Speaker Outputs.

J12

Cue to Headphones mixes or replaces Program 1-2

= Mixes *

 

 

2-3

= Replaces

J13

Monitor Dim or Mute from DIM bus

1-2

= Dim*

 

 

2-3

= Mute

J14

Studio DIm bus

1-2

= Studio Mute*

 

 

2-3

= Studio Dim

COMMS MODULE

J1, 2

Feeds T/.B to the external destinations.

1-2 = Cue signal*

 

When not operated these can be either an

2-3 = No signal

 

external cue input signal or no signal

 

 

J3

Talkback to Studio Speakers

1- 2 = Mute kills T/B*

 

 

2- 3 = T/B overrides

J4

T/B to Studio Speakers mixes or replaces Prog.

1-2

= Mixes*

 

 

2-3

= Replaces

J5, 6

Engineer talkback to cleanfeed L/R busses

1-2

= Enabled

 

 

2-3

= Disabled*

2.10

B400 Installation

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