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For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked with
these symbols should be read carefully.
CAUTIONS
Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
WARNINGS
Must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
NOTES
Contain important information and useful tips on
the operation of your equipment.
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IMPORTANT
Please read this manual carefully before
connecting your mixer to the mains for the first
time.
© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2002
All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Part No. ZM0261
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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 any 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.
Harman International Industries Limited
Cranborne House
Cranborne Road
POTTERS BAR
Hertfordshire
EN6 3JN
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1707 665000
Fax: +44 (0)1707 660742
http://www.soundcraft.com
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1 Soundcraft 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.
2 If 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.
3 Any 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.
4 This warranty shall only be valid 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 with Soundcraft’s
recommendations.
5 Defects 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.
7 End 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.
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CAUTIONS
• To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with the correct type and value
fuse, as marked on the bottom of the product.
• ATTENTION: - Afin de réduire le risque de feu remplacer seulement avec fusible de
même type.
• MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTION
This setting is NOT User Adjustable.
The units are capable of operating at either 230V AC or 115V AC mains voltages ±10%.
• REPLACING MAINS FUSE
Remove the mains lead from the connector. Use a small screwdriver to unscrew the
fuse carrier from its location to the left of the mains power connector. Check the fuse is
of the correct type and value and replace if necessary; also check that the voltage
selection as marked on the rear panel is correct for the mains supply level before
switching the unit ON again.
If the mains fuse fails repeatedly this may be because an electrical safety hazard
exists. The unit must be taken out of service and referred to the Soundcraft dealer from
where the equipment was purchased.
• THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED
Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead.
• ATTENTION: - Cet appareil doit être branché à la terre.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Replacement Part No: FJ8016 (UK) : FJ8017 (EU) : FJ8018 (US & CAN)
UK & EU US & CAN
Earth / Ground: Green and Yellow Green and Yellow
Neutral: Blue White
Live: Brown Black
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth / ground symbol:
The wire which is coloured Blue or White must be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N.
The wire which is coloured Brown or Black must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L.
Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being
changed.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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• Do not use this apparatus near water. The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping
or splashing. Objects containing liquid must not be placed on the apparatus.
• The disconnect device is the mains plug or the appliance connector: either one must
remain accessible so as to be readily operable in use.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. When the provided plug doesnot fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conven-
ience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use cables and hardware specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appa-
ratus has been damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged.,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
• 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.
• If a trolley is used, use caution when moving the trolley / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
WARNINGS
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualified service
engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.
• Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.
• DO NOT block any of the ventilation openings. DO NOT install where air cannot flow over
the rear of the unit. DO Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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To get you working as fast as possible, this manual begins with a 10 second tutorial. Here you can find quick information on any feature
of the console, and a page reference where you can find a more detailed explanation.
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MIC INPUT (XLR)MIC INPUT (XLR)
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MIC INPUT (XLR) Connect Microphones here. If you are using a condenser mic, ensure phantom power
MIC INPUT (XLR)MIC INPUT (XLR)
is supplied by pressing the switch at the top of the master section
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WARNING: Do Not apply Phantom Power before connecting a microphone
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GAIN CONTROLGAIN CONTROL
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GAIN CONTROL Adjust this to increase or decrease the level of the incoming signal
GAIN CONTROLGAIN CONTROL
EQ STAGEEQ STAGE
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EQ STAGE Adjust these controls to change the signal tone (the character of the signal)
EQ STAGEEQ STAGE
AUX SENDSAUX SENDS
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AUX SENDS Adjust these controls to change the level of the signal to an FX unit or an artist’s
AUX SENDSAUX SENDS
PAN CONTROLPAN CONTROL
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PAN CONTROL Use this control to position the signal within the stereo field
PAN CONTROLPAN CONTROL
MUTE SWITCHMUTE SWITCH
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MUTE SWITCH When this is pressed you will hear no signal from the channel (post-mute signals)
MUTE SWITCHMUTE SWITCH
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SOLO When pressed the signal will appear on the monitor outputs - use this to monitor the
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PEAK LEDPEAK LED
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PEAK LED This is used to indicate that the signal close to distorting (clipping) on a specific
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INPUT CHANNEL FADERINPUT CHANNEL FADER
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INPUT CHANNEL FADER This is used to control the level fed to the Mix Bus and post-fade sends
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MONITOR CONTROL This controls the level of the signal sent to your monitoring system
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PHONES CONTROL This controls the level of the signal sent to the headphones jack socket
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PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)PLAYBACK INPUTS (RCA Phono)
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RECORD OUTPUTS Here you can connect the input to your recording device
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” Jack) Connect Signal processors here, e.g. Compressor, Gate etc
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post EQ signal from the channel
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” Jack) This is a pre-fade break in the signal path which can be used to feed a dynamics or
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mastering device. The signal is sent from the tip of the jack plug and the return path
comes back in on the ring of the jack plug
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” Jack) These are used to feed your monitoring system. This can be directly connected to
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powered monitors, or indirectly via an amplifier to standard monitors
the level of the signal sourced
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” Jack) These two outputs can be used to send the channel signal to an FX unit or an artist’s
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monitors (headphones/in-ear/stage monitors). Aux 1&2 are switchable pre/post
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input modules to be either pre or post-fade
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” Jack) These two inputs can be used to connect line level stereo inputs from keyboards,
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sound modules, samplers, computer based audio cards etc. These inputs pass
through a normal channel strip, with EQ, Auxes and a Balance control
signal to the monitor outputs and phones, whilst the PLAYBACK TO MIX switch sends it
to the main mix
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Soundcraft mixer. We take great pride in our latest addition to the
Spirit range of mixing consoles - you have taken a step in the right direction and should never
look back.
The packaging which your Spirit E Series arrived in, forms part of the product and must be
retained for future use.
Owning a Soundcraft console brings you the expertise and support of one of the industry’s
leading manufacturers, and the results of nearly 3 decades of supporting some of the biggest
names in the business. Our knowledge has been attained through working in close contact with
leading professionals and institutes to bring you products designed to get the best possible
results from your mixing.
Built to the highest standards using quality components and surface mount technology, the
Spirit E Series is designed to be as easy to use as possible. We have spent years researching
the most efficient methods of control for two key reasons:
1) Engineers, musicians, writers and programmers all need to have very few interruptions to the
creative process; our products have been designed to be almost transparent, allowing this
process to breathe.
2) Whether performing or recording, time is a very expensive and rare commodity. Our products
have a user interface which is recognised by millions to be the industry standard because of its
efficiency.
The sonic qualities of our products are exemplary - some of the same circuits which are used on
our most expensive consoles are employed in the Spirit E Series, bringing you the great Soundcraft
quality in a small format console without compromise.
You will also be glad to know you have a one year warranty with your product from the date of
purchase. The Spirit E Series has been designed using the latest high-end software based
engineering packages. Every console from Soundcraft has been proven to stand up to all the
stress and rigours of modern day mixing environments.
The entire Spirit E Series is manufactured using some of the most advanced techniques in the
world, from high density surface mount PCB technology, to computer aided test equipment able
to measure signals well outside the range of normal hearing. As each console passes through
to be quality checked before packing, there is also a human listening station. Something we
have learnt over the years is that the human touch counts - and only by using people can you
ensure the product meets the high demands of the user.
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ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES
Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability
to produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage
hearing over time.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you
don’t understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned
down. Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and
they will look after you.
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 from your mixer and the
most respect from your artists and audience.
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual describes the safety precautions, warnings, specifications, installation and operating procedures specific to the following Soundcraft products only:
Spirit E6 RW5650 UK / EU / US
Spirit E8 RW5651 UK / EU / US
Spirit E12 RW5652 UK / EU / US
The information in this manual should be read by end users of one of the above products only.
In particular, this manual should not be read in conjunction with any other product not listed
above.
The above products do not contain any user-serviceable parts and the user guide does not
contain any technical servicing information. Qualified service personnel can obtain a separate
Technical Manual incorporating the user guide, Part No ZM0262 from Soundcraft or one of its
accredited distributors.
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 any loss or damage
whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
INSTALLING THE MIXER
Correct connection and positioning of your mixer is important for successful and trouble-free
operation. The following sections are intended to give guidance with cabling, connections and
configuration of your mixer.
• Choose the mains supply for the sound system with care, and do not share sockets or
earthing with lighting dimmers.
• Position the mixer where the sound can be heard clearly.
• Run audio cables separately from dimmer wiring, using balanced lines wherever possi-
ble. If necessary, cross audio and lighting cables at right angles to minimise the possibility of interference. Keep unbalanced cabling as short as possible.
• Check your cables regularly and label each end for easy identification.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully.
In particular, you should also read the Cautions and Warnings on pages 5-6 of this manual.
The console must only be connected to the Mains Voltage
indicated on the rear panel.
To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with
the correct value fuse, as indicated on the rear panel.
General Precautions
Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings.
Avoid storing or using the mixer in conditions of excessive heat or cold, or in positions
where it is likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture.
Keep the mixer clean using a soft dry brush, and an occasional wipe with a damp cloth
or ethyl alcohol. Do not use any other solvents which may cause damage to paint or
plastic parts.
Avoid placing drinks or smoking materials on or near the mixer. Sticky drinks and cigarette ash are frequent causes of damage to faders and switches.
Regular care and inspection will be rewarded by a long life and maximum reliability.
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Please refer to pages 36/37 for additional wiring details.
Mic Input
The MIC input accepts XLR-type connectors and is designed to suit a wide range of
BALANCED or UNBALANCED low-level signals, whether from delicate vocals requiring the best low-noise performance, or drum kits needing maximum headroom.
Professional dynamic, condenser or ribbon mics are best because these will be
LOW IMPEDANCE. While you can use low-cost HIGH IMPEDANCE mics, you do not
get the same degree of immunity to interference on the microphone cable and as a
result the level of background noise may be higher. If you turn the PHANTOM
POWER on, the socket provides a suitable powering voltage for professional condenser mics.
DO NOT use UNBALANCED sources with the
phantom power switched on. The voltage on pins
2 & 3 of the XLR connector may cause serious
damage. BALANCED dynamic mics may normally
be used with phantom power switched on
(contact your microphone manufacturer for
guidance)
The input level is set using the input GAIN knob.
The LINE input offers the same gain range as the MIC input, but at a higher input
impedance, and is 20dB less sensitive. This is suitable for most line level sources.
WARNING !
Start with the input GAIN knob turned fully
anticlockwise when plugging high level sources
into the LINE input to avoid overloading the input
channel or giving you a very loud surprise!
Line Input
Accepts 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically ground
the ‘cold’ input. Use this input for sources other than mics, such as keyboards,
drum machines, synths, tape machines or guitars. The input is BALANCED for low
noise and immunity from interference, but you can use UNBALANCED sources by
wiring up the jacks as shown, although you should then keep cable lengths as short
as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the cable. Note that the ring must
be grounded if the source is unbalanced. Set the input level using the GAIN knob,
starting with the knob turned fully anticlockwise. Unplug any MIC connection when
using the LINE input.
Insert Point
The unbalanced, pre-EQ insert point is a break in the channel signal path, allowing
limiters, compressors, special EQ or other signal processing units to be added in
the signal path. The Insert is a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack socket which is normally
bypassed. When a jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the EQ
section.
The signal from the channel appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the
RING, with the sleeve as a common ground.
The Send may be tapped off as an alternative pre-fade, pre-EQ direct output if
required, using a lead with tip and ring shorted together so that the signal path is
not interrupted.
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Stereo Inputs STEREO 1/2
These accept 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jacks, or 2-pole mono jacks which will automatically
ground the ‘cold’ input. Use these inputs for sources such as keyboards, drum
machines, synths, tape machines or as returns from processing units. The input is
BALANCED for low noise and immunity from interference, but you can use
UNBALANCED sources by wiring up the jacks as shown, although you should then
keep cable lengths as short as possible to minimise interference pick-up on the
cable. Note that the ring must be grounded if the source is unbalanced.
Mono sources can be fed to both paths by plugging into the Left jack only.
Mix Inserts
The unbalanced, pre-fade Mix insert point is a break in the output signal path to
allow the connection of, for example, a compressor/limiter or graphic equaliser.
The Insert is a 3-pole ‘A’ gauge jack socket which is normally bypassed. When a
jack is inserted, the signal path is broken, just before the mix fader.
The mix signal appears on the TIP of the plug and is returned on the RING. A ‘Y’ lead
may be required to connect to equipment with separate send and return jacks as
shown below:
Mix Outputs
The MIX outputs are on XLR’s, wired as shown, and incorporate impedance balancing, allowing long cable runs to balanced amplifiers and other equipment.
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