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USER GUIDE

NANO SERIES

MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXING CONSOLE

M16 / M24

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24

USER GUIDE

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE

For further information, please contact:

Harman International Industries Ltd, 8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge,CA 91329 USA

Email: soundcraft@harman.com.

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

8500 Balboa Blvd. Northridge,CA 91329 USA

http://www.soundcraft.com

Please read this manual carefully before

using your mixer for the rst time!

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For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty please read this section carefully.

IMPORTANT SYMBOLS

Caution

Alerts the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning

Alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

Protect your ears

Alerts the user that the product is capability to produce sound which, when monitored through an

amplier or headphones, can damage hearing over

time.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus (including

ampliers) that produce heat.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• 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 t 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, convenience receptacles and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the

manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus 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.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles or

cigarettes etc., should be placed on the apparatus.

• No user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a

qualied service engineer, through the appropriate

Soundcraft dealer.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment

and shall be easily accessible

THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED. Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead.

All maintenance and service on the product should be carried out by Soundcraft or its authorized agents. Soundcraft cannot accept any liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorized personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not expose the apparatus to d ripping or splashing and do not place

objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. No naked ame sources, such

as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc.

Safety Instructions

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

End User means the person who rst 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 available if:

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

b) The End User has notied 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 sup-

plies as meet Soundcraft’s specications 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 elec-

tro-chemical or electrical inuences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deciency in electrical power, air-conditioning or

humidity control.

6. The benet 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.

Warranty

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Introductions - M16 / M24 .................................................................................................................................................................... 06

Quick Start .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 07

Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................... 08

Controls and Features ........................................................................................................................................................................ 09

Effect Presets .....................................................................................................................................................................................17

Specications ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Audio Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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NANO Series multi-channel analog mixing console inherits legendary SOUNDCRAFT craftsmanship and is designed to meet

various application requirements from live performance, studio recording and xed installations. NANO Series owns two models in

its product portfolio: M16 (16 channels) and M24 (24 channels) and represents a new level of design, quality and performance.

M16 and M24 offer all the functionalities required for live mixing and studio recording: 8/16 mono input channels with ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamp and +48V phantom power; 4 stereo input channels; each mono input channel equipped with 3-band EQ and sweepable MID; each stereo input channel equipped with 4-band EQ; 4 auxiliary controls; 12-segment output level meter; 2-track input routable to main mix, control room / headphones.

M16 and M24 identify themselves for their cutting-edge and eye-catching appearance. The uniquely-designed Atmos Meter showcases SOUNDCRAFT’s dedication to engineering innovation and adds extra visual effects to live performance. The built-in USB player supports MP3 playback and recording. 24-bit DSP processor provides up to 100 effect presets. Main mix out comes with a

7-band GEQ and an insert point.

M16 and M24 accommodate all the control and connection elements in a robust steel case and install connectors built from metallic materials of highest industrial standards. Compact and ultra-light build, cutting-edge design, and acclaimed SOUNDCRAFT artisan-

ship make NANO an optimal choice for band gigging, studio recording or xed installation.

Features

• Ultra-low noise discrete MIC preamp with +48V phantom power.

• 8 / 16 mono input channels and 4 stereo input channels.

• Each input channel accepts balanced XLR MIC input and TRS LINE input.

• Low cut for each MIC input.

• Each mono input channel is equipped with 3-band EQ, sweepable MID and PEAK LED.

• 2 stereo input channels accept mono XLR or TRS input; 2 stereo input channels accepts RCA input.

• Each stereo input channel is equipped with 4-band EQ and PEAK LED.

• 8 compressor controls and 8 channel insert points.

• AUX 1 & AUX 2 send post/pre-fader signal for monitoring or external effects; AUX 3 & FX send post-fader for internal effects or

monitoring.

• PFL/MUTE and 60mm fader for each channel.

• GR1/2, GR3/4 and MAIN L-R buss assignment for each channel.

• MAIN MIX installs a pair of balanced XLR and a pair of unbalanced TRS connectors and can be equalized via a 7-band GEQ.

• MAIN MIX supports external effect insert.

• 24-bit DSP processor provides up to 100 effect presets.

• USB player for MP3 playback and recording.

• Switch-mode power supply for 100-240Voltage.

• USB port for MAIN MIX recording or playback through CH 15/16 (M16) or CH 23/24 (M24).

• Cutting-edge and eye-catching design. Uniquely-designed Atmos Meter adds extra visual effects to live performance.

Packing List

• NANO Series Mixing Console x 1

• Power Cord x 1

• User Guide (This document) x 1

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WARNING: Read and follow all the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when setting up and operating the unit.

WARNING: Disconnect the power before setting up the unit.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should the mains earth be disconnected from the mains lead.

CAUTION: Turn all the input and output controls down before connecting the unit.

Please refer to the “Connection Example” to set up your audio system with NANO Series mixer:

1. Ensure the mixer and external devices to be connected are completely disconnected from power and all the input and output controls of the mixer are turned down.

2. Connect external devices, e.g. micro-phones, ampliers, speakers, effects, etc.

3. Power on the devices and the mixer.

NOTE: To power on the system, please power on the mixer rst, then ampliers or powered speakers. To power off the system, power off the ampliers or powered speakers rst, then the mixer.

4. Set the output level of your mixer or the connected amplier to no more than 75%.

5. Set the CONTROL ROOM / PHONE level to no more than 50%.

6. Position HI, MID and LOW EQ controls to the middle.

7. Position PAN / BAL controls to the center.

8. While speaking to the microphone (or playing the instrument), adjust the channel level control so that the CLIP LED blinks occasionally. In this way, you will maintain an ideal headroom and dynamic range.

9. You can shape the tone of each channel by adjusting the EQ controls as desired.

10. Repeat the above steps for each active channel.

11. When the OUTPUT LEVEL meter registers the red segment, slightly lower the output signal level using the MAIN MIX control.

Quick Start

Microphone

Electronic Guitar

Electronic Keyboard

Media Player

USB Memory

Headphone

Footswitch

Monitor Speakers

Main Speakers

Amplifier

Connection Example

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Product Overview

(M24 is shown)

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The following features are applicable to both M16 and M24. In case where different features need to be described for each model,

M16 will be described rst, followed by M24

1. MIC INPUT JACKS (CH 1 to CH 11/12 for M16, CH 1 to CH 19/20 for M24)

These MIC input uses balanced XLR-type input jacks and are designed to accepts BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals. A +48V phantom power switch (at the rear panel) is provided to power professional condenser mics.

NOTE: ONLY connect condenser microphones with the +48V phantom power switched OFF, and ONLY switch on or off the +48V phantom power with all output faders DOWN (∞), to prevent damage to the mixer or external devices.

2. LINE INPUT JACKS (CH 1 to CH 8 for M16, CH 1 to CH 16 for M24)

These LINE input use balanced TRS jacks and accept either BALANCED or UNBALANCED signals.

NOTE: Unplug anything in the MIC input if you want to use this socket.

3. STEREO INPUT JACKS (CH 9/10 to CH 11/12 for M16, CH 17/18 to CH 19/20 for M24)

These L-R stereo input are organized in pairs of ¼” phone sockets. To connect a stereo device, plug both the left and right input connectors. To connect a mono input signal, only use the left input, the output signal will appear on both sides.

4. LOW CUT

By pressing this button you will activate a 75Hz low frequency lter with a slope of 18dB per octave which reduces the hum noise

infected by the mains power supply or the stage rumble while using the microphone.

5. RCA INPUT JACKS (CH 13/14 to CH 15/16 for M16, CH 21/22 to CH 23/24 for M24)

These RCA input jacks are organized in stereo pairs. To connect a stereo device, plug both the left and right input connectors.

6. HI-Z

Press the HI-Z switch will change the channel input to a high impedance input.

7. GAIN CONTROL

Adjusts the knob to set the input signal level. To achieve the best balance between S/N and dynamic range, adjust the level so that the CLIP LED indicator light occasionally only on the highest input transients. For each

channel the MIC input adjustment range of the GAIN is 0-50dB and the sensitivity of line input is +20 to -30dB.

8. COMP CONTROL

Adjusts the amount compression applied to the channel. Turn the knob to the right to increase the compression ratio and the output gain will automatically adjusted. The result is smoother, more even dynamics because louder signals are attenuated which the overall level is boosted.

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9. LINE / USB SWTICH

Press down the button switches to the USB mode, then the USB signal will be sent to this channel. Press up this button will send LINE IN signal to the channel.

10. LINE / USB PLAYER SWITCH

Press down the button will switch to the USB PLAYER mode, then the signal of USB PLAYER module will be sent to the channel.

11. EQ CONTROLS

There are 3-band EQ with sweepable MID on all mono input channels (CH 1-8 for M16; CH

1-16 for M24): HI, MID and LOW band. There are 4-band xed frequency EQ on the stereo

channels (CH 9-16 for M16; CH 17-24 for M24): HI, HI-MID, MID-LOW and LOW band. All bands provide up to 15dB of boost or cut.

If you turn this control up, you will boost all frequencies above 12kHz (shelving lter). You will add transparency to vocals and guitar

and also make cymbals crispier. Turn the control down will cut all frequencies above 12kHz. In such way, you can reduce sibilance of human voice or reduce the hiss of a tape player.

MID

This is a peaking lter and boosts or cuts frequencies from 100Hz to 8kHz depending on the position of the MID control. This control will affect especially upper male and lower female vocal ranges and also the harmonics of most musical instruments.

HI-MID

This control gives you up to 15dB boost or cut at 3kHz. It is useful for controlling voice and can accurately polish your performance via adjusting this knob.

MID-LOW

This control gives you up to 15dB boost or cut at 500Hz.

LOW

If you turn this control up, you will boost all frequencies below 80Hz. This will add more punch to bass drum and bass guitar and make the vocalist more “macho”. Turn it down, you will cut all frequencies below 80Hz. This will reduce low frequency vibrations and resonance thus preserving the life of your woofers.

12. EQ ON/ EQ OFF SWITCH

This switch allows user to engage or bypass the EQ section in signal path. It can be used to make A/B comparisons between equalized and non-equalized signals. It also can be used to apply equalized at a certain point of the show, excluding it when it’s not necessary.

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13. AUX SEND CONTROLS

These four controls are used to adjust the level of the respective signal sent to AUX bus and the

adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

14. PRE / POST SWITCH

Use the button to switch AUX 1 and AUX 2 to PRE/POST fader. This is helpful when AUX 1 and/or

AUX 2 are used for monitoring or effect & sound processor input. AUX 3 and AUX 4 are congured as

POST fader.

15. PAN / BAL CONTROL

The PAN control moves a mono signal source from left to right. The BAL control moves the whole stereo image from left to right.

16. MUTE

Each channel is equipped with a MUTE button. When the button is pressed down, it equals to turning the fader down, and can mute the corresponding channel output except for the PRE AUX sends, channel INSERT send and PFL. The MUTE LED will illuminate when the MUTE button is engaged.

17. SIG / CLIP

The SIG LED illuminates when there is signal present in the channel. The CLIP LED will indicate

when the signal is about to clip or distort.

18. CHANNEL LEVEL FADER

The 60mm fader allows precise balancing of the various channel signals being mixed to the main

output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

19. GR 1-2 / GR 3-4 / L-R

Each channel provides three push-buttons: GR 1-2, GR 3-4 and L-R, which can be considered as signal assignment switches. For instance, press the GR 1-2 down and the channel signal will be assigned to GROUP 1-2. You can depend on the PAN control to adjust the amount of channel signal sent to the GROUP 1 versus GROUP 2. When the PAN control is turned to completely left, then the signal will be controlled by GROUP 1 only and vice versa. Likewise, pressing the GR 3-4 or L-R will assign the channel signal to GROUP 3-4 or MAIN MIX L-R, and will also be affected by the PAN switch.

20. PFL

Each channel is equipped with a PFL switch. When pressed down, the channel signal will be routed to CTRL ROOM / PHONES outputs and the PFL LED will illuminate.

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21. GROUPS LEVEL FADER

These 60mm faders are used to set the nal levels of signals sent to GROUP OUT. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

22. MAIN MIX LEVEL FADER

The 60mm fader sets the amount of signal sent to the MAIN MIX OUTPUT. The

adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

23. DIGITAL EFFECTS

The LCD screen displays the effect preset selected.

24. PARAMETER (PRESS)

Rotate the knob to select the desired effect from the 100 preset options, which in-

clude Echo, Vocal, Plate and versatile dual-effect combinations. When you are satised with the selection, push the knob to conrm the selection, then the LCD screen stops ashing.

25. FX / MUTE

Press down the button to disable the internal effect processor. In this case the red PEAK LED will be on permanently.

26. FX TO AUX 1 / 2

The two knobs assign the FX signals to their respective AUX 1 or AUX 2.

27. AUX SEND

These four controls are used to determine the master AUX SEND

levels. The adjustable range of each control is from -∞ to +10dB.

When external effect units which have no input gain control are connected to the mixer, you will get an extra +10dB gain from these AUX SEND outputs. As for AUX 4, it also provides level adjustment for the internal effect signal.

28. FX OUT

This control is used to determine the internal DSP module levels and

FX SEND output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

29. FX TO MAIN

This control is used to assign the signal from FX to MAIN MIX output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

30. OUTPUT LEVEL METER

The 12-segment three-color LED meter are provided to monitor the overall output signal level. Aim to keep the signal within the

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amber segments at peak levels for best performance and avoiding overloading. When any PFL switch is pressed down on any channel, the PFL below the meter will illuminate.

31. MAIN / GR & GR 1/2 / GR 3/4

When the MAIN / GR button is released, the signal from the MAIN MIX output will be monitored. When the MAIN / GR button is pressed down, the signal from the GROUP output will be monitored: release the GR 1/2 / GR 3/4 button to monitor signal from the GR 1 / 2 output, or press the GR 1/2 / GR 3/4 button to monitor signal from the GR 3 / 4 output.

32. PHONES

This control is used to adjust the signal present at the PHONEs output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

33. CONTROL ROOM

This control is used to adjust the signal present at the CONTROL ROOM output. The adjustable range is from -∞ to +10dB.

34. POWER LAMP SOCKET

The standard-A USB power socket supplies power of 5.0V 500mA and can be connected to USB-powered/chargeable peripherals like a USB lamp.

35. PHONES

The phone output appears on a ¼” TRS jack connector and is used to send the mix signal to a pair of headphone.

36. STEREO GRAPHIC EQ

The 7-band STEREO GRAPHIC EQ is used to modify the frequency “contour” of the MAIN MIX L-R. Each one of the faders will boost or attenuate (+/- 12dB) the selected frequency at a preset bandwidth. When all the faders are in the center position, the

output of the equalizer is at response.

37. PWR LED

This LED illuminates when the mixer is properly powered on.

38. +48V LED

This LED illuminates when the phantom power (at the rear panel) is switched on.

39. EQ OFF / ON

Press down the switch will engage the Stereo Graphic EQ for the MAIN MIX. Release the switch will bypass the Stereo Graphic

EQ.

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40. MAIN MIX OUTPUT

These stereo outputs are supplied with a pair of balanced XLR connectors and a pair of unbalanced ¼” phone jacks and are controlled by the MAIN MIX LEVEL fader.

41. MAIN INSERT

The MAIN INSERT installs a pair of ¼” TRS jacks and are used to connect processors such as compressors, equalizers, etc. When an external processor are connected, the Main stereo signal will be taken out after the main bus and returned into the MAIN MIX output before the MAIN MIX fader.

42. FX OUT

The FX OUT installs a pair of ¼” TRS jack and are used to send signal from FX mix buss to external devices.

FOOT SW.

This ¼” TRS jack is used to connect an external footswitch, which has the same function as FX MUTE button.

43. CTRL ROOM

These ¼” sockets sends signal to studio monitor speakers or a second set of PA.

44. GROUP OUT

These ¼” TRS jacks are used to send signals from

GROUP 1-4 busses to

external devices.

45. AUX SEND

These ¼” phone jacks are used to send signal from AUX 1-4 busses to external devices such as effects.

46. INSERT

The channel INSERT point uses a ¼” jack and is a break in the channel signal path just before the EQ section, allowing limiters, compressors, special equalizers or other signal processing units to be added in the signal path.

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47. AC INPUT

Connect the mixer to the main AC with the supplied AC cord. Please check the voltage available in your country and how the

voltage for your mixer is congured before

attempting to connect your mixer to the main AC.

NOTE: Always replace the mains fuse only with the correct value fuse, as marked on the rear panel.

48. POWER SWITCH

This switch is used to turn on or off the main power of the mixer.

49. +48V PHANTOM POWER SWITCH

When the switch is turned on, +48V phantom power will be available to the XLR MIC inputs, to which professional condenser microphones can be connected.

NOTE: ONLY connect condenser microphones with the +48V phantom power switched OFF, and ONLY switch on or off the +48V phantom power with all output faders DOWN, to prevent damage to the mixer or external devices.

50. USB IN/OUT

This USB port is used to connect the mixer to work with a digital audio system or computer-based digital audio workstation for playback or recording. When it is playback mode, it connects to the stereo channel of CH 13/14 of M16 or CH 21/22 of M24.

51. USB PLAYER

The USB PLAYER can be used to playback MP3 soundtracks from or record MAIN MIX in MP3 format to a USB stick connected.

a. USB PORT

This USB port is used to connect a USB memory stick for playback and recoding.

PRE

When the USB player is in pause state, press this button will return to the previous track and remain the pause state. When the player is in play state, press this button will return to the previous track and remain the play state. When the USB player is in play

state, press the button for 2 seconds, the player will switch to soundtracks in the previous media le stored in the USB memory; press the button for more than 2 seconds, the player will switch among media les stored in the USB memory.

When the USB player is in pause state, press this button will go to the next track and remain the pause state. When the player is in play state, press the button will go to the next track and remain the play state. When the USB player is in play state, press the

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button for 2 seconds, the player will switch to soundtracks in the next media le stored in the USB memory; press the button for more than 2 seconds, the player will switch among media les stored in the USB memory.

RPT

Press the button to select from the following repeat modes for the player.

• When

appears on the LCD screen, all the tracks in the USB memory stick will be repeated.

• When

appears on the LCD screen, one track (the current track) will be repeated.

• When A appears on the LCD screen, the tracks will be played at random.

• When no symbol appears on the LCD screen, the tracked will be played according to their order.

PLAY / PAUSE

Press the button to start playing or pause the player.

f. REC

When the USB player is in use, press the REC button will switch the player to the recording mode. Press the REC button again will start recording.

When the USB player is in recording mode, the rest player functions will not be opera-table until the recording mode is terminated through the POWER button.

In case the “Err” appears on the LCD screen, it means an error happens to recording. In such situation, press POWER button to stop recording.

g. POWER

Press and hold the button for 2-3 seconds will turn on or off the USB player.

h. DISPLAY

The LCD screen displays all the USB player information and status.

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NO. PRESET DESCRIPTION PARAMETER

00~09 Echo

Reproduce the sound in input on the output after a lapse of time or delay.

Delay time: 145~205ms

10~19 Echo+Verb Echo with room effect.

Delay time: 208~650ms Decay time: 1.7~2.1s

20~29 Tremolo Amplitude modulation of the signal. Rate: 0.6 Hz~5 Hz

30~39 Plate

Simulate the transducers sound like classic bright vocal plate.

Decay time: 0.9s~3.6s

40~49 Chorus

Recreate the illusion of more than one instrument from a single instrument sound.

Rate: 0.92Hz~1.72Hz

50~59 Vocal Simulate a small space with slight decay time.

Rev. decay time: 0.8~0.9s Pre-delay: 0~45ms

60~69 Rotary

Simulate the sound effect achieved by rotating horn speakers and a bass cylinder.

Modulation depth: 20%~80%

70~79 Small Room Simulate a bright studio room.

Decay time: 0.7~2.1s Pre-delay: 20~45ms

80~89 Flanger+Verb

Simulate to play with another person carrying out the same notes on the same instrument and reverb.

Decay time: 1.5~2.9s Rate: 0.8Hz~2.52Hz

90~99 Large Hall Simulate a large acoustic space of the sound.

Pre-delay: 23~55ms Decay time: 3.6~5.4s

Effect Presets

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M16 M24

Noise

Hum & noise <-80 dB @ 20 Hz~22 KHz A-weighted, 1 channel & main level: 0 dB, the other: minimum

Crosstalk

Crosstalk <-80 dB @ 0 dB 20 Hz~22 KHz A-weighted, main level: 0 dB, the other: minimum

Frequency Response

Mic/Line Input to any output, 20 Hz-20 kHz <1 dB <1 dB

THD + N

Mic sens. -30 dBu, +20 dBu at all outputs @ 1 kHz <0.006% <0.006%

CMRR

Typical @ max gain @ 1 kHz >80 dB >80 dB

Typical @ any gain @ 50 Hz >60 dB >60 dB

Input & Output Impedance

Mic Input 1.8 kΩ 1.8 kΩ

Line Input 23.6 kΩ 23.6 kΩ

Stereo Input 20 kΩ 20 kΩ

Mix, Aux and Insert Sends 120 Ω 120 Ω

Input & Output Levels

Mic Input max. level +20 dBu +20 dBu

Line Input max. level +30 dBu +30 dBu

Stereo Input max. level +30 dBu +30 dBu

Headphones (@ 200 Ω) 150 mW 150 mW

Compressor

Gain 0 - 9 dB 0 - 9 dB

Threshold

20 dB →↓5 dB 20 dB →↓5 dB

USB 2.0 (Standard B)

Inputs / Outputs 2-in, 2-out 2-in, 2-out

Bit Depth 16-bit 16-bit

Sampling rate 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz

USB Player

Inputs / Outputs 2-in, 2-out 2-in, 2-out

Record sampling rate 44.1 kHz 44.1 kHz

Power Consumption

Mains voltage 100 V-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input 100 V-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input

Physical

Net weight 6.59 kg 9.18 kg

Gross weight 8.2 kg 11.2 kg

Dimensions 504.62 x 425.00 x 88.34 mm 724.62 x 425.00 x 88.34 mm

Specications

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE

Dimensions

M16

M24

Measured in mm

504.62

724.62

88.34

74.46

425

5.8

425

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24

USER GUIDE

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE

3-BAND EQ

12K100Hz-8kHz80

LEFT-BUS

RIGHT-BU

AUX1

AUX2

RIGHT

LEFT

AUX1

AUX2

AUX1

LEFT

RIGHT

+/-15db

4-BAND EQ

12K50080

+/-15db

MAIN MIX

LEFT(XLR)

LEVEL

(FREQ)

AUX2

AUX1

FADER

POST

PRE

BAL

FADER

3c5e1a

FT(MONO)

3c5e1a

RIGHT

-+-

PFL-L

PFL-R

EFX SEND

LEFT

RIGHT

AUX1

AUX2

DFX SEND

SOLO CTR

SOLO CTRL

GR1

GR2

GR1

GR2

GR1

CONTROL ROOM SOURCE

ASSIGN

MID

M-H

L-M

12K50080 3K

GR3

GR4

GR3

GR4

AUX3

AUX4

GR4

GR3

AUX3

AUX4

MUTE

AUX4

AUX3

AUX4

MIC IN

+48V

PHANTOM

POWER

RIGHT

LEFT

GR2

GR1

ASSIGN

GR4

GR3

AUX2

POST

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

STEREO TRIM

MUTE

AUX1

CTRL/L

CTRL/R

(AUX SEND 2/3 IDENTICAL)

AUX/DFX SEND

1a4d2b

AUX SEND 1/2

4-BAND EQ

+/-15db

CTRL/L

CTRL/R

POST

PRE

CH1-CH8 FOR M16

CH9-CH12 FOR M16

CH17-CH20 FOR M24

CH1-CH16 FOR M24

213

MIC IN

+48V

PEAK

PHANTOM

GAIN

POWER

MIC GAIN:0~50dB

LINE IN GAIN:-20dB~30dB

(TRIM)

1a4d2b

LINE IN

LO CUT

COPM.

SIG

LEFT(TRS)

1a4d2b

RIGHT(TRS)

AUX SEND1

LEVEL

HI-Z

PFL-L

SOLO CTRL

CH1~8

CH1~4

PFL-R

PFL-L

SOLO CTRL

PEAK

SIG

EQ BYPASS

PAN

4-BAND EQ

12K50080

+/-15db

BAL

FADER

M-H

L-M

12K50080 3K

RIGHT

LEFT

GR2

GR1

ASSIGN

GR4

GR3

AUX2

POST

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

STEREO TRIM

MUTE

AUX1

4-BAND EQ

+/-15db

PFL-R

PFL-L

SOLO CTRL

PEAK

SIG

EQ BYPASS

RIGHT

LEFT

USB BOARD

PLAYBACK

RECORD

MAIN OUT LEFT

MAIN OUT RIGHT

TO PC

CH13-CH14 FOR M16

CH21-CH22 FOR M24

4-BAND EQ

12K50080

+/-15db

BAL

LEVEL

LO M-H HIL-M

12K50080 3K

GR2

GR1

ASSIGN

GR4

GR3

AUX2

POST

PRE

AUX3

AUX4

STEREO TRIM

MUTE

AUX1

4-BAND EQ

+/-15db

PFL-R

PFL-L

SOLO CTRL

PEAK

SIG

EQ BYPASS

CH15-CH16 FOR M16

CH23-CH24 FOR M24

USB PLAYER

PLAYBACK

RECORD

MAIN OUT LEFT

MAIN OUT RIGHT

TO USB DISK

213

RIGHT(XLR)

AUX SEND4

LEVEL

AUX4

GR1

(GR 3/4 IDENTICAL)

5e1a4d

GR1 OUT

GR1-2

LEVEL

GR2

3c5e1a

GR2 OUT

GR1-2 TO MIX

RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

LEFT

GR1 OUT

GR2 OUT

GR3 OUT

GR4 OUT

MAIN OUT LEFT

MAIN OUT RIGHT

L-L

L-R

OLO CTRL

SOLO ACTIVE

PFL-L

PFL-R

SOLO CTRL

LEVEL

PHONES

LEVEL

CTRL ROOM

CTRL RIGHT

3c5e1a

CTRL LEFT

5e1a4d

PHONES

LEFT METER

RIGHT METER

PRESETS

MUTE

FX OUT L

FX OUT R

AUX1

AUX2

RIGHT

LEFT

EFX SEND

EFX SEND FX IN

DSP MODULE

AUX2

AUX1

AUX4

AUX3

AUX2

AUX1

AUX4

AUX3

AUX2

AUX1

AUX4

AUX3

DFX TO MAIN

DFX TO AUX1

DFX TO AUX2

CONTROL

LEFT INSERT

1a4d2b

RIGHT INSERT

7-BAND EQ

EQ BYPASS

INSERT

FOR CH1-CH8

RIGHT

LEFT

Block Diagram

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24 USER GUIDE

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Tip=Signal

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Ring=Return Signal (Connected together)

To Channel Insert

To Tape or FX Input

'Tapped' Connection Direct Output Lead

(Enables the Insert t o be used a saDirect Output

while maintaining the channel signal flow)

Sleeve

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Ring=Return Signal

Tip=Send Signal

To Channel Insert

To Processor Input

To Processor Output

Ring

Tip

Y-Stereo lead for insert Connection

(To be used when the processor does not employ a

single jack connection for the In/Out Connections)

Strain Clamp

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Ring=Right Signal

Tip=Left Signal

Use for Headphone, Stereo Return

1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug

2=Hot(+)

3=Cold(-)

1=Ground/Screen

(seen from soldering side)

Use for Balanced Mic Inputs

(For unbalanced use, connect pin1to 3)

3-pin XLR Male Plug

2=Hot(+)

3=Cold(-)

1=Ground/Screen

Use for Main output

(For unbalanced use, leave pin3unconnected)

3-pin XLR Line Socket

(seen from soldering side)

Sleeve

Tip

Ring

Ring=Return Signal

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Tip=Send Signal

Use for Pre-Gain Channel Inserts

1/4" Stereo (TRS) Jack Plug

Strain Clamp

Sleeve

Tip

Sleeve=Ground/Screen

Tip=Signal

Use for Mono Line In, Mono 1/4"Jack Plugs

1/4" Mono (TS) Jack Plug

Strain Clamp

Audio Connectors

NANO SERIES - M16 / M24

USER GUIDE

09/2017

SoundCraft M16, M24 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual