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USER GUIDE
NANO SERIES
MULTI-CHANNEL ANALOG MIXING CONSOLE
M16 / M24
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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 sufcient 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
amplier 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
ampliers) 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 specied by the
manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualied 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
specied 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
qualied 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 notied 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 specications 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 inuences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deciency in electrical power, air-conditioning or
humidity control.
6. The benet 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
Specications ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Audio Connectors ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Index
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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, ampliers, speakers, effects, etc.
3. Power on the devices and the mixer.
NOTE: To power on the system, please power on the mixer rst, then ampliers or powered speakers. To power off the
system, power off the ampliers or powered speakers rst, then the mixer.
4. Set the output level of your mixer or the connected amplier 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
PC
Amplifier
Connection Example
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