Soundcraft Gicrac1000st User Manual

GREAT SOUND MADE EASY

User Guide

PROFESSIONAL POWERED MIXER

IMPORTANT

Please read this manual carefully before using

your GigRac1000st for the first time.

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

Part No. ZM0301-01

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 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

This equipment complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC Modified by 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 91/263/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC modified by 93/68/EEC

This product is approved to safety standards:

IEC 60065: 2001 EN60065:2002 UL6500 7th Edition: 2003 CAN/CSA-E60065-00

And EMC standards EN55103-1: 1996 (E2)

For further details contact:

Harman International Industries Ltd. Cranborne House, Cranborne Road Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JN, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1707 665000 Fax: +44 (0) 1707 660742 e-mail: info@soundcraft.com

EN55103-2: 1996 (E2)

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4

Introduction ............................................................ 7

Quick Start Guide .................................................... 8

Quick Start Guide Key .............................................. 9

A Note on Channel Use ........................................... 14

Front Panel ........................................................... 15

Master Section ...................................................... 18

Rear Panel............................................................. 24

Rackmounting Your GigRac ...................................... 26

Using your GigMat ................................................. 27

Connectors and Leads ............................................ 28

Block Diagram........................................................ 29

Warranty .............................................................. 30

Specifications ........................................................ 31

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTIONS

• To avoid the risk of fire, replace the mains fuse only with the correct type and value fuse, as marked on the rear 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 rating 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:

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.

Replacement Part No: FJ8016 (UK) : FJ8017 (EU) : FJ8018 (US &

CAN)

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• 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 does not 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 and convenience receptacles.

• 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 apparatus has been damaged in any way such as, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, the apparatus does not operate normally or has been dropped.

• If the power cord is damaged obtain a replacement from your Soundcraft dealer.

• 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.

Introduction

Firstly we’d like to thank you for choosing the Soundcraft GigRac 1000st. We hope you have many happy years together!

Features

8 Microphone Inputs 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones (Inputs 1-4 only) PAD buttons for controlling loud input signals (Inputs 1-4 only) 4 Stereo inputs Treble, Mid and Bass controls Pan/Bal controls Individual volume controls on each channel for Monitor level. Individual volume controls on each channel for Main level. Individual send controls for GiGFX on each channel 2 x 7 Band Graphic Equaliser 10 x Digital Effects (24 Bit/48 kHz) Record Output Playback Input FX bypass switch FX bus output socket Submix input 2 x Amplifier ‘Clip’ warning lights 2 x 10 segment LED output level meters

The GigRac case.

Your GigRac is cased in a structural foam copolymer polypropylene resin, which gives an optimum combination of strength and impact resistance. This material also helps to keep the shell in good condition as it very resistant to dents and scratches.

The nature of the moulding process leaves the irregular streaky surface finish that gives the GigRac its tough and unique look.

Amplifier Power Ratings

GigRac 1000st

2 x 500W @ 4 Ohms.

2 x 300W @ 8 Ohms.

Quick Start Guide

If like most people you can’t wait to use your GigRac for the first time, then use the Quick Start Guide to get things started. The Quick Start Guide covers the following:

1. Connecting up your loudspeakers to the GigRac

2. Plugging in a vocal microphone

3. Adding Treble, Mid or Bass to the signals

4. Plugging in a guitar or stereo keyboard

5. Apply one of the 10 GigFX digital effects to the signals

Note: We recommend that you read through the entire GigRac user guide to familiarise yourself with all of the

features on offer.

Quick Start Guide Key

1. Connecting up your loudspeakers to the GigRac

Note: Make sure your GigRac is not powered up. This is very important to prevent any damage to either the

GigRac or your loudspeakers!

Using good quality speaker cables connect the loudspeakers to the Speaker outputs on the rear of the GigRac.

If you have cables equipped with Neutrik Speakon® connectors then use the Speakon® connectors on the rear of the GigRac. Alternatively if you have cables equipped with jack plugs then use the jack sockets on the rear of the GigRac.

Make sure that the Main Master Volume control (1 - see the key on page 9) and the Monitor (Mon) Master Volume control (2) are turned fully down.

Decide if you want to configure the 2 internal amplifiers to work as a stereo pair, or mono mix and monitor. Set the amplifier source select switch (3) as desired. It is assumed in these quick start instructions that you have configured the amps as a stereo pair.

Now switch the GigRac on using the Power switch on the rear of the unit.

2. Plugging in a vocal microphone

Note: Before connecting a microphone to channels 1-4,

make sure that the 48V phantom power switch (4) is

switched off (The red LED should not be illuminated).

Connect the microphone cable to one of the first four inputs on the front of the GigRac (5).

(The inputs on the GigRac can receive either 3-Pin XLR or standard Jack connectors.)

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