Soundcraft SI COMPACT Quick start guide

Quick Start Guide

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This equipment complies
with the EMC Directive
2004/108/EC and LVD
2006/95/EC

IMPORTANT

Please read this manual carefully before using

your mixer for the rst time.

© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2010
All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Part No. BD10.522004
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

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http://www.soundcraft.com

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Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4

SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE 6

INTRODUCTION 7

Si COMPACT KEY FEATURES 8

Si Compact Control Surface and Connector Overview 9

Si Compact Front Panel 9

Si Compact Rear Panel 9

tOTEM™ (THE ONE TOUCH EASY MIX) KEYS 10

FADER LAYER KEYS 11

FADER GLOW 11

PATCHING & FADER LAYERS 12

Si Compact 16 Fader Input Patching & Layers: 12

Si Compact 24 Fader Input Patching & Layers: 12

Si Compact 32 Fader Input Patching & Layers: 12

Si Compact Output Patching & Layers: 13

MIXING TO MAIN L/R BUSES 14

MIXING TO AUX BUSES 14

MIXING TO FX BUSES 15

MIXING TO MATRIX BUSES 15

QUICK HINTS & TIPS 16

POWER OFF 16

SOFTWARE UPDATES 17

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT 17

WARRANTY 18

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of a polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised
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. If 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.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer,

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

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 fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

NOTE: 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.

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 dripping 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.

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

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

The mains supply disconnect device is the mains plug. It must remain accessible so as
to be readily operable when the apparatus is in use.

If any part of the mains cord set is damaged, the complete cord set should be replaced.
The following information is for reference only.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Earth (Ground): Green and Yellow (US - Green/Yellow)
Neutral: Blue (US - White)

Live (Hot): Brown (US - 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 symbol.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter N

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug

which is marked with the letter L

Ensure that these colour codes are followed carefully in the event of the plug being

changed

This unit is capable of operating over a range of mains voltages as marked on the rear panel.

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 own expense.

This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND TO AVOID INVALIDATION OF THE WARRANTY

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE

For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty all text marked
with these symbols should be read carefully.

WARNINGS

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTIONS

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended

to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

NOTES

Contain important information and useful tips on the operation

of your equipment.

HEADPHONES SAFETY WARNING

Contain important information and useful tips on headphone

outputs and monitoring levels.

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