Soundcraft DIGITAL 328 XD BROCHURE

Digital Mixing Console

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The E-Strip Makes It Easy

Input Channels

Each of the 328XD’s 16 analogue input channels have:

Balanced XLR mic inputs

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Balanced 1/4" jack line inputs

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TRS insert points

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UltraMic+™ mic preamps

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High pass filter

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10 segment peak reading

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meters
3 band parametric EQ

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4 external (pre/post fade)

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auxes

Settings can be easily copied and pasted between channels.

Moving Fader Automation

2 internal (pre/post fade)

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Lexicon FX sends
Pan control

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Direct outputs

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(pre/post fade)
Mute - channel input,

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tape return
Solo - PFL, AFL or SIP solo

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for the channel input, tape
return and stereos/FX
100mm motorised fader

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The key to the 328XD’s ‘analogue’ feel is its unique E-Strip.
This row of 16 rotary encoders can operate as a horizontal
channel strip just like an analogue console, displaying EQ, pan
and aux levels at a glance. One button push makes it a single
function row of pan, auxiliary or level controls for inputs 1-16 or
17-32, or another button push will put the dynamics processor

controls onto the E-Strip. A 15 segment LED ring around every
encoder on the E-Strip provides clear visual indication of its
position at all times, so you can work quickly and intuitively
without the need to page through LCD screens for reference.
Production deadlines can be easily met when you use a console
with transparent operation.

MIDI Controller Mode

All 16 faders, 16 encoders and 32 switches can be
programmed to act as independent MIDI controllers.

Group / Master Section

Comprehensive connectivity includes:

Control room outputs

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2 x 2-track returns

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2 pairs of analogue mix

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outputs

An illuminated LCD assists offline editing and
desk configuration, and also provides access to
the 328XD’s snapshot and effects sections.
5 modes can be selected:

Value: Displays parameter values for the
E-Strip encoder being adjusted

Snapshot: Selects any of the 100 snapshots
for recall or editing

Dynamics: Displays dynamic parameter values as
they are adjusted

Effects: Displays effects presets and parameters

Menu: Assists global set up of functions including

wordclock source, sampling rates, etc.

Phantom power

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4 x auxiliary outputs

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2 x stereo inputs

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Headphones

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The 328XD’s Snapshot Control
Panel is used to store and
select up to 100 snapshots, in
which every digital parameter is
instantly recallable. The Select
Panel also provides swift and
intuitive routing and assignment
for the selected channel.

Most parameters of the 328XD can be automated using
MIDI continuous controller messages. The merging of
sequenced audio and automation data means you don’t
have to look at two different systems to complete a mix. In
addition precision alignment of automation to audio is
made easy. 100mm moving faders are used for all input
channels, groups, aux, solo and mix levels.

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328XD Digital Mixing Console

Snapshots can be recalled manually, against timecode or
dynamically from your sequencer software.The 328XD reads
SMPTE in all frame rates
and also writes MTC.
A transport bar and large
timecode display are
provided to control a
variety of multitrack
recording devices, with 2
store and locate points.