Soundcraft SiEx 1 operation manual

User Guide v2.0

For Soundcraft Si Expression 1, 2 & 3

Incorporating Software version 1.6

User Manual

INFORMATION

IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer

for the rst time.

This equipment complies with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. This product is approved to safety standards:

IEC 60065:2005 (Seventh Edition) +A1:2005 EN60065:2006 +A1:2006 +A1:2008 UL60065 2012 7th Edition CAN/CSA-E60065-03 + A1: 2006 And EMC standards EN55103-1: 2009 (E2) EN55103-2: 2009 (E2)

Warning: Any modication or changes made to this device, unless explicitly approved by Harman, will

invalidate the authorisation of this device. Operation of an unauthorised device is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications act of 1934, as amended, and Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna * Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For further details contact: Harman International Industries Ltd, Cranbourne House, Cranbourne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3JN, UK. Telephone +44 (0)1707 665000 Fax: +44 (0)1707 660742 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 Cranborne House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JN, UK Tel: +44 (0)1707 665000 Fax: +44 (0)1707 660742 http://www.soundcraft.com

INFORMATION

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

1.0 AN INTRODUCTION TO Si EXPRESSION

1.1: Safety

1.2: Warranty

 1.3:Specications

2.0: GETTING STARTED

2.1:ConsoleOverview

 2.2:PartsOfTheConsole

 2.3:FaderGlow

3.0: ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS

3.1: Fader Layers

3.2:ControlChannels  3.2.1:ControlChannelAssignment

3.3:GlobalModeEncoders

3.4:AssignableChannelStrip

3.5:tOTEM(FaderFollow)

4.0: TOUCH SCREEN OPERATION

4.1: Main Menu

7.0: DSP ELEMENTS

 7.1:FunctionFocus  7.2:ACS/ChannelStripElements   7.2.1:ACSInput   7.2.2:ACSGate   7.2.3:ACSCompressor   7.2.4:ACSEqualiser   7.2.5:ACSOutput  7.3:ControlChannel  7.4:GraphicEQ(GEQ)

8.0: MIX FEATURES

 8.1:MuteGroups  8.2:CopyAndPaste  8.3:AudioInterrogate  8.4:SoloSystem  8.5:Monitoring  8.6:CLR&ALT+CLR

9.0: SHOWS, CUELISTS, AND SNAPSHOTS

 9.1:Shows  9.2:Cuelist&Snapshots

9.2.1: Edit Cue

5.0: INPUTS & OUTPUTS

 5.1:Patching

  5.1.1:SoundwebPatching/Control

 5.2:DefaultPatching

 5.3:ViSiConnectI/O(OptionCards)

  5.3.1:OptionCards

  5.3.2:Stageboxes

6.0: CHANNELS & BUSSES

 6.1:InputChannels

  6.1.1:InputSetup

 6.2:MixOutputs

  6.2.1:MixOutputsSetup

 6.3:MatrixOutputs

  6.3.1:MatrixOutputsSetup

 6.4:MainMixOutputs

  6.4.1:MainMixOutputsSetup

6.5: FX Busses

10.0: LEXICON FX

 10.1:Reverbs   10.1.1:ReverbParameters

10.2: Delays

  10.2.1:DelayParameters

10.3: Misc FX

  10.3.1:MiscFXParameters

11.0: PREFERENCES, SYSTEM, SECURITY

11.1: Preferences

 11.2:SystemSettings  11.3:SecuritySettings   11.3.1:Add/EditUser   11.3.2:Proles  11.4:SoftwareUpdates  11.5:ResetConsole

12.0: OSCILLATOR

APPENDIX 01: NO SOUND?

ATroubleShootingGuide.

For clarity, this manual uses section references rather than page numbers. In some instances, one section reference may extend to several pages.

CONTENTS

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1.0: INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION TO EXPRESSION

The Soundcraft Si Expression is a compact digital console optimised for live sound. It is designed to be powerful, yet simple to use, with intuitive controls, consistent colour-coded feedback, and rapid parameter access. Features such as motorised faders, the Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) and tOTEM Fader Follow buttons mean that any aspect of your mix can be served to the surface in an instant, with analogue-style control of its comprehensive feature-set.

• Recallable GB mic inputs with locking connectors and phantom power indicators.

• 4 Balanced-Jack line ins, 16 XLR analogue line outs, AES in and out, W ordclock, MIDI, Headphones out.

• HiQnet Ethernet Port and compatibility (Venue Events, Soundweb Control).

• 64 in x 64 out option card slot fully compatible with all ViSi Connect series cards and Soundcraft Stageboxes.

• Up to 66 channels to mix (54 Mono input channels, 6 Stereo input channels).

• Soundcraft 4-band British EQ on all inputs and outputs.

• Soundcraft Dynamics available on all channels.

• Delay available on all channels.

• BSS™ Graphic EQ on all Mix, Matrix, and Main Bus Masters.

• Quad Lexicon™ FX processors.

• Fader Glow™ illumination on all faders for at-a-glance display of current fader function.

• D.O.G.S. (Direct Out Gain Stabiliser) technology .

• tOTEM™ (The One Touch Easy Mix) system for ‘Fader Follow’ functionality for all Mix, Matrix, and FX Send busses -

create mixes quickly and easily .

• Assignable Control Strip (ACS)

for instant access to all channel pa-

rameters.

• Colour touch screen interface for patching,

routing, show set-up and security settings.

• Versatile Global Mode Encoders for exible control.

• Comprehensive Show, Snapshot, and Cuelist system with USB storage.

• 4 user-assignable fader layers.

• 4 Matrix mixes that can operate in mono or stereo.

• 14 Aux-style Mix Busses, 6 of which can operate in mono or stereo.

• 4 Mute Groups.

• Comprehensive input, output, gain reduction and status metering/monitoring.

• Independent Main Mono and Left/Right busses.

• Ultra hard-wearing, polycarbonate-covered control surface resists wear and tear.

• 12V Lamp Connector.

1.0: WELCOME TO EXPRESSION

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1.1: SAFETY

INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

SAFETY NOTICES

For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty

please read this section carefully.

Important Symbols

Cautions

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

Warnings

Alerts the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s

enclosure that may be of siufecient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED

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

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Earth: Green and Yellow (Green/Yellow - US)

Neutral: Blue (White - US) Live (Hot): Brown (Black - US)

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 codings 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.

The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualied service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.

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1.1: SAFETY

INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

WARNINGS

• 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.

• 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.

• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items

such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc.

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1.1: SAFETY

INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

WARNINGS

ADVICE FOR THOSE WHO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES

Although your new console will not output any sound until you feed it signals, it has the

capability to produce sounds which, when monitored through an amplier 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 nd out how each parameter affects the sound —

this will extend your creativity and help.

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.

NOTE: The packaging, in which your console arrived, forms part of the product and must

be retained for future use.

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1.2: WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY

WARRANTY

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.

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 supplies as meet Soundcraft’s specications and otherwise in all respects in accordance Soundcraft’s

recommendations.

5 Defects arising as a result of the following are not covered by this Warranty: faulty or negligent handling, chem-

ical or electro-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.

1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY

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INTRODUCTION > SPECIFICATIONS

1.3: SPECIFICATIONS

Si EXPRESSION TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency Response

- Mic / Line In to any Output: +/-1.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz

• T.H.D.

- Mic Sensitivity -30dBu < 0.01% @ 1kHz

• Noise

- Residual noise -86dBu

- Mic Input E.I.N. 22Hz - 22kHz, Unweighted. (max gain)

-126dBu (150Ω source)

- Mix noise, masters at unity < -86dBu

- 1 input to mix at unity gain -84dBu

- CMRR mic @1KHz (max gain) -80dBu

• Crosstalk (@ 1kHz)

- Channel ON attenuation <120dB

- Channel Fader attenuation <120dB

- Mic – Mic -100dB @ 1KHz, -85dB@10kHz

- Line – Line -100dB @ 1KHz, -85dB@10kHz

• Input Gain

- Mic Gain -5dB – 58dB integrated pad design, 1dB steps

- Line Trim -10dB - +16dB

• Gate

- Threshold -60dBfs - -6dBfs

- Depth -60dB – 3dB

- Attack 0.1ms – 200ms

- Release 20ms – 500ms

- Side-chain HPF 22Hz – 2.5kHz

- Side-chain LPF 160Hz – 20klHz

• Compressor

- Threshold -52dBfs - -6dBfs

- Ratio 1:1 – 20:1

- Attack 0.1ms – 200ms

- Release 5ms – 900ms

- Makeup Gain 0dB – 24dB

• EQ

- HI MID & LO MID 22Hz – 20KHz, +/-15dB Q 6-0.3

- Shelf (HF) 800Hz – 20kHz, +/-15dB

- Shelf (LF) 20Hz – 500Hz, +/-15dB

- HPF 40Hz – 1KHz

• Delay

- User adjustable delay 1sample – 500ms

- GEQ 31Hz – 16KHz 1/3 octave

• Digital I/O

- AES Sample rate converter range 8KHz – 200KHz

- External Word Clock In range 48KHz +/-7Hz (internal systems), +/-3Hz with stageboxes.

- Word clock out jitter +/- 7ns

- Analogue out for 0dBfs +21.5dBu

- Converter resolution 24-bit

- DSP resolution 40-bit oating point

• Latency

- Mic In to Line Out <0.8 ms

- Analogue in to AES out <0.6 ms

- AES in to Line Out <0.8ms

- AES in to AES out <0.5ms

- Stagebox Mic In to Stagebox <0.9mS

• Input & Output Levels

- Mic Input +22dBu max

- Line Input +22dBu max

- Mix Output +21.5dBu max

- Headphones (@150Ω) 300mW (recommended imped-

ance 75Ω to 200Ω)

• Input & Output Impedances

- Mic Input 3kΩ

- Line Input 10kΩ

- AES Input 110Ω

- Outputs 150Ω (balanced), 75Ω (unbalanced)

- Word Clock used as Output 50Ω

- Word Clock used as Input 4K7Ω

- AES Output 110Ω

• USB

- Max current 200mA

• Lamp Output

- 12v DC 100mA max (per socket)

• Power

- Consumption (typical) <130w Si EXPRESSION 3

- AC Input voltage range 88-264VAC auto sensing

- AC Frequency range 47-63Hz

• Operating Conditions

- Operating Temperature Range 5°C to 45°C

- Humidity 0%-90%, non condensing Ta=40°C (104°F)

- Storage Temperature Range -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

E & OE.

Soundcraft reserves the right to change specications

without notice.

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2.0: GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS MANUAL

Anyone with minimal audio experience should be able to operate the Si Expression console without reading too much of this manual, though we do recommend you take the time to go through it. An excellent place to start would be the feature list on the introductory page (chapter reference 1.0), which will familiarise you with all of the main possibilities, facilities, and functions.

Please note: Most of the illustrations in this manual are based on the Si Expression 2 model. Where there are fundamental differences between operation of Si Expression 1, 2, and 3, it is noted in the relevant section.

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2.1: OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED > OVERVIEW

Si Expression consoles offer an incredible amount of exibility and ease-of-use for their relatively compact size. To achieve this, there are several assignable features it is advisable you understand before using the console for performance.

Assignability

The Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) and Global Mode Encoders are relatively straight forward and work in conjunction with the Select (SEL) Control Channel buttons and the Encoder Mode buttons.

Essentially , assignability means that one button can assign a function to many other buttons. For example, pressing a Control Channel SEL button assigns that channel’s entire channel strip and associated controls to the Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) section. In this way, the ACS can take the place of many sets of repeated controls.

In addition, the console has 14 Mix busses, four stereo Matrix busses, and four internal FX send busses, most conveniently accessed with the tOTEM (FADER FOLLOW) controls, which assign bus control to the console faders.

For full detail on the Si Expression’s assignable controls, please see section 3. Also note that the MIX 1-14 Busses and Bus masters serve the same function as Auxiliary Mix bus-

ses and masters.

Physical I/O, DSP Channels, Control Channels

Because the console has inputs and outputs that can be patched anywhere, and DSP channels that can be controlled by any Control Channel, these elements are considered separate in this manual.

Section 5 deals with the console’s patching system, which connects physical inputs and outputs to DSP channels. Section 6 deals with DSP channels (Input Channels, Mix busses and masters, and so on), routing, and channel-type-specic settings. Section 7 deals with the assignable control channels (console

surface controls) and the channel processing elements that they control.

Section 8 (Mix Features) deals with console performance functions that sit outside the assignable channel structure, such as Mute Groups, Copy And Paste, the interrogation function, the Solo system, and so on.

T ouch Screen

The console Touch Screen has a simple, one-layer

menu structure. The main menu is the default screen and can always be accessed by pressing the MENU button next to it. The Main Menu options are clearly labelled and lead to simple menus or special functionality , such as a QWER TY keyboard for text input etc. Please see Chapter 4 for more detail on the Main Menu options. The individual Menus themselves are dealt with in the relevant chapter references (For example, the INPUTS menu is dealt with in the Input Channels reference).

Power

The Si Expression incorporates a safety feature to prevent accidental shut-down. To shut down the console

press and hold the POWER key for at least two seconds (it will ash orange) then press it again to conrm the

power-down action. If you don’t press power key the second time, it will revert to a steady green state and you will have to go through the process again to shut down.

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GETTING STARTED > PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

2.2: PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

2.2: GETTING STARTED > PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

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2.2: PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

2.2: INTRODUCTION > PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

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2.3: FADERGLOW

GETTING STARTED > FADERGLOW

Soundcraft FaderGlow™ (Pat. Pend.) is a unique feature that gives the user an additional level of status

indication, and can signicantly reduce operating errors.

Several different functions can be assigned to the console faders, so it can be easy to lose track of which function is currently being controlled, especially when grabbing a fader in a hurry. The main principle of FaderGlow is to indicate the current fader function with colour, so more immediate recognition is possible.

Soundcraft FaderGlow is tted to all console faders that can change their function.

The Si Expression FaderGlow colours are:

YELLOW

MIX 1-14 PRE-FADE bus master or contribution.

GREEN

MIX 1-14 POST FADE bus master or contribution

ORANGE

MATRIX master or matrix contribution.

CYAN

Stereo Input patched as an FX return or contribution.

MAGENTA

Stereo Input patched as a line source other than FX.

WHITE

Linked Mono channel.

RED

GEQ (Graphic Equaliser).

2.3: GETTING STARTED > FADERGLOW

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3.0 ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS

ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS

At the heart of the Expression is a group of assignable controls that make the console easier and faster to navigate and operate. Assignable controls work by changing the function of sections of the console surface. In this way, a single control can do several jobs, depending on the mode the console is working in. It is important that you understand the assignable controls on the Expression console in order to use it effectively - especially the way in which the FADERS and FADER FOLLOW buttons together determine the functionality of the Control Channels and Faders.

The main assignable controls on the Expression console are:

Control Channels

These are the vertical strips containing a Fader, Encoder, Status/Meter screen, plus the SOLO, SEL, and ON switches. They are assigned to control real input and output channels as well as GEQ bands and DMX channels or Mas-

ters. A group of Control Channels makes a Fader Layer .

Fader Layers (the FADERS button group)

Switch between whole layers of Control Channels. There are four DSP Control Channel Fader Layers, four DMX Fader layers, and two GEQ Fader Layers.

Assignable Channel Strip (ACS)

Used to control nearly all parameters on the active channel. Press a Control Channel SEL button to ‘focus’ the ACS.

Global Mode Encoders

Control Channel Encoders (top of Control Channels) change function depending on the Global Encoder Mode.

tOTEM (FADER FOLLOW button group)

The One Touch Easy Mix system used to assign Mix, Matrix, and FX Send busses to the Control Channel Faders.

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3.1 FADER LAYERS

ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS > FADER LAYERS

The are four main Fader Layers on the Expression console, selected by the FADERS button (A, B, C, and D) group to the right of the Control Channels. The additional buttons in this group assign Graphic EQ bands across the faders for convenient control.

Each layer is made up of a number of Control Channel assignments. The Expression 1 has 14 Control Channels, the Expression 2 has 22, and the Expression 3 has 30 - plus the Left/Right and Mono main mix Control Channels.

By default, Layers A and B are assigned to input channels, with the Stereo input channels on the right hand end of

layer B; Layer C is assigned to Mix Master channels; and the rst four Control Channels of Layer D are assigned to

the Matrix Master channels.

These assignments are user congurable in the FADER SETUP Touch Screen menu (see the Control Channels section of this reference chapter)

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3.2 CONTROL CHANNELS

ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS > CONTROL CHANNELS

A Control Channel is an assignable Channel Strip for DSP Channels, with Encoder, Fader, indicators, plus ON, SOLO, and SEL buttons. The SEL button is used to focus the Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) on that channel. The DSP channel controlled by a Control Channel is determined by the current Fader Layer (FADERS button group) and assignment (FADER SETUP Touch Screen menu).

For more information on the individual controls, see section 7.3. Control Channel assignment is dealt with in 3.2.1.

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3.2.1 CONTROL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

CONTROL CHANNELS > ASSIGNMENT

Control Channel Assignment is accessed via the FADER SETUP button in the Touch Screen Main Menu. Select the Control channel using the Fader Layer and SEL buttons in the usual way - the current Fader Bank and Slot Number cannot be edited in the FADER SETUP menu.

A DSP channel can be assigned to more than one Control channel, however, the Assignments are exclusive - you cannot assign more than one DSP channel to a selected Control Channel.

Fader Bank

Shows the currently selected Fader Layer.

This parameter cannot be edited in the menu - use the FADER button group to switch Fader Layers.

Slot Number

Shows the currently selected Slot Number (Control Channel Number) in current Fader Layer.

This parameter cannot be edited in the menu - use the Control Channel SEL buttons to choose a Slot/Control Channel Number.

Assign Mono Inputs

Assign a Mono Input channel to the currently selected Control Channel.

Touching the value ﬁeld will bring up a scrollable list of available Mono Input Channel names.

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Assign Stereo Inputs

Assign a Stereo Input channel to the currently selected Control Channel.

Touching the value ﬁeld will bring up a scrollable list of available Stereo Input Channel names.

Assign Mixes

Assign a MIX Master channel to the currently selected Control Channel.

Touching the value ﬁeld will bring up a scrollable list of available MIX Master Channel names.

Assign MTX

3.2.1 CONTROL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

Assign a Matrix Master Channel to the currently selected Control Channel.

Touching the value ﬁeld will bring up a scrollable list of available Matrix Master Channel names.

RESET LAYER

Reset the currently selected Fader Layer to its default Control Channel Assignments.

You will be asked to conﬁrm this action as it will destroy any custom assignments on the current Fader Layer.

INSERT BLANK

Insert a blank Control Channel into the currently selected Control Channel Slot and shift the others to the left or right.

Choosing INSERT BLANK >> (right), for example, will push all Control Channels to the right of the currently selected slot, one slot to the right. The rightmost control channel will be lost. You will be asked to conﬁrm this action.

SHIFT

Shift the currently selected channel allocation to the left or the right, as long as there is an unassigned slot available.

SHIFT>> and/or SHIFT<< will only be available when an adjacent unassigned Control Channel slot is available in the direction of the Shift.

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ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS > GLOBAL ENCODER MODE

Global Mode - Control Channel Encoders

The encoders at the tops of the control channels can be switched globally between three different functions - GAIN/TRIM, FILT (HPF adjust), and PAN - simply by pressing the corresponding Global Encoder Mode button. The Global Encoder Mode button group is situation on the right-hand end of the console, above the LR and M Main Mix Control Channels.

3.3 GLOBAL ENCODER MODE

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ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS > ACS

By pressing the SEL (Select) button on any available channel, you assign that channel’s controls to the ACS. From the ACS you can control all input, EQ, dynamics, and output functions available to the selected channel. Adjusting an ACS control will trigger the ‘Function Focus’ feature and the

console Touch Screen will reect any changes you make in greater detail, as you make them.

For more information on the ACS controls and processing elements, see section 7.2.

3.4 ASSIGNABLE CHANNEL STRIP

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3.5 tOTEM (FADER FOLLOW)

ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS > tOTEM (FADER FOLLOW)

tOTEM (The One Touch Easy Mix) buttons MIX 1-14, MTX 1-4, FX 1-4, situated just below the ACS, make up the FADER FOLLOW button group and allow rapid access to bus contributions from channels in any current Fader Layer.

If your current fader layer is the default ‘A’ layer (all input channels), then pressing the MIX 1 Fader Follow button will assign all channel faders to control the Mix 1 sends for those channels and the Mono control channel fader to control of the bus master. This allows one-touch access to complete bus mixes.

In addition, when a tOTEM button is pressed all existing solos will be cleared, the selected bus will be soloed, and the ACS will be assigned to the selected bus master channel.

If a tOTEM Fader Follow button is selected that is not applicable to a channel type, then the fader will have no function (selecting a Matrix (MTX) bus contribution for an input channel, for example).

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4.0: TOUCH SCREEN

TOUCH SCREEN

The console colour Touch Screen can be used through direct touch, or in conjunction with the Scroll Encoder and the MENU / APPLY buttons. It provides access to System settings and preferences, Copy/Paste and cuelist / Show functionality, as well as settings for inputs, outputs monitoring, the solo system, plus a frequency response-type display of the 4-band EQ.

Access the Touch Screen Main Menu.

Encoder

Scroll or adjust parameters, and select value elds.

Turn the Encoder to navigate a menu; press the Encoder to select a value ﬁeld for adjustment, then turn the encoder again to adjust the value ﬁeld.

APPLY

Apply the set value, where applicable.

The Apply button will illuminate white when required to conﬁrm values.

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TOUCH SCREEN > MAIN MENU

The Touch Screen Main Menu can be accessed at any time by pressing the MENU button next to the Touch Screen. From here you can navigate to any of the settings menus.

SHOW

Show File operations and global Isolate settings, plus the RESET CONFIG function.

New show, load, reset functions for show ﬁles. Isolate settings are used to isolate parameters from show recalls. See section 9.1 - Show Storage and recall - for more detail. The RESET CONFIG function forces the console to re-discover and reset the I/O conﬁrguration.

COPY PASTE

Used to copy and paste settings between channels.

Press copy to copy to clipboard, then press and hold PASTE-HOLD and use the SEL buttons to Paste. See Reference 8.2 for more detail.

SECURITY

Console Admin settings and selective 'lock-out'.

See section 11.3 for more detail.

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SYSTEM

System information, HiQnet and IP addressing, selective console reset functions, and the Event Log.

Use the system menu to reset channels, busses, patching, and the whole console. See section 11.2 for more detail.

PREFS

Brightness settings and D.O.G.S. system (Direct Out Gain Stabiliser) On/Off.

When enabled, D.O.G.S. Adjusts the direct output level from each channel inversely to any manual change of a mic gain control. See section 11.1 for more detail.

4.1: MAIN MENU

FADER SETUP

Assign DSP channels to Control Channel slots.

Use FADER SETUP to create custom Fader Layers. See section 3.2.1 for more detail.

INSERT

Setup and patching of the four available insert sends and returns.

See section 5 - Inputs & Outputs - For more information. Remember, an insert interrupts signal ﬂow, so if an insert is assigned to a channel, the signal must have a return path.

SOLO

Solo system settings.

Options include Highlight, Blend, and Solo Trim levels, as well as Solo In Place and Input Priority On/O. See section 8.4 for more information.

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OSC

Settings and operations for the built in Oscillator.

Routing, waveform, frequency, and output options. See section 13 for more detail.

MONITOR

Settings for the monitoring systems.

Delay, patching, and Mono Check. See section 8.5 for more information.

4.1: MAIN MENU

INPUTS

Input channel-specic settings.

Active when an Input channel is selected. For The menu will show Naming, patching, Channel Isolate, Mix contribution routing, and so on. See section 6.1.1 for more information.

OUTPUTS

Output channel-specic settings.

Active when an Output channel (Mix Bus Master, Matrix Master, LR or M/C Main) is selected. The menu will show Naming, patching, bus routing, and so on. See section 6.2.1 for more detail.

Graphic representation of the EQ for the selected channel.

Simply touch the EQ Touch Screen button to see the frequency response graphic - incorporates the HPF and 4-band EQ, but not the Graphic EQ. See section 7.2.4 more more on the ACS EQ section.

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5.0: INPUTS & OUTPUTS

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The console has an assignable patching system for all inputs and outputs. In other words, any internal audio signal input or output can be assigned a physical input or output. At its simplest, this might mean that the input to Channel 1 is patched to MIC01 (the rst local mic/line XLR socket).

The console does have a factory default patching conguration, which is used whenever the console is reset to its default (SYSTEM menu > RESET PATCHING or RESET ALL).

Additionally, the console has a ViSi compatible option card slot with 64-in / 64-out expansion

capability that can be used with a wide range of I/O cards, or a Soundcraft Stagebox (when a MADI

card is installed).

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5.1: PATCHING

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS > PATCHING

When patching an input or output, you will be presented with an I/O selection screen. The current

patch is shown with an orange tick over the relevant patch icon.

Scroll left or right through the available options and select from the labelled patch icons. The system will

only show option cards if they are tted, or if the show was created on a console with expansion cards

tted, or if the show was created with option cards in the ofine editor.

The internal Stereo FX returns are shown as available inputs - these are assigned by default to Stereo

Input channels 3-6.

You can use console SEL buttons to choose other channels while the patching screen is open.

Stereo Channels

When stereo channels are patched, the system will allow you to choose consecutive odd/even pairs. In any patching menus, the odd-numbered channel will be listed as the current patch. For example, if the Stereo Input channel ST 01 shows LINE IN1 in the Input Patch menu item, then the left channel will be patched to LINE IN1 and the right channel will be patched to LINE IN2. In the patching screen, both LINE IN 1 and LINE IN2 patch icons will be shown with ticks.

NOTE: Stereo channels can only be line level or digital inputs, or FX returns - not microphone inputs.

Auto Complete

To have the system automatically patch multiple channels press the AUTO COMPLETE button; this will

increment the input by 1 and patch by 1 until a logical ‘group’ of patches is complete. The logical ‘group’ idea exiists to prevent AUTO COMPLETE overwriting too many channels and mix

buses, or physical inputs and outputs. The auto complete boundaries are nominally grouped in eights (e.g.

mic inputs 1-8, mic inputs 9-16, input channels 17-24, input channels 25-32).

However, Auto Complete groups may be smaller if there are fewer than eight channels available in that

type. For example, if you start Mix Bus 9 patched to Line Out 9 then press AUTO COMPLETE, the

process will stop at Mix Bus 14 to Line Out 14. However if you started with Mix Bus 1 to Line Out 9 then press

AUTO COMPLETE, the process will stop at Mix Bus 8 to Line Out 16.

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Patching for the various inputs and outputs on the console can be accessed as follows:

Input Patch

Source for an Input Channel. Input Channel selected > INPUTS menu.

Direct Output Patch

Direct output from an Input Channel. Input Channel selected > INPUTS menu

Also, see D.O.G.S. below.

Bus Master Output

Two available outputs from each Mix, Matrix, LR, or M Master Channel. Bus Master selected > OUTPUTS

menu.

Oscillator Patch

Physical output for Oscillator signal. OSC menu.

Monitor Patch

Physical stereo output for Monitor line output. MONITOR menu.

Insert Patch

Inserts are set up in the INSERT menu. Use the INSERT ASSIGN menu to assign insert points to channels, and use the INSERT SETUP button on the same screen to assign insert sends and returns to physical

outputs.

NOTE: Patch changes are stored per cue. Having made any patch changes the cue must be stored or

updated to make the change permanent.

D.O.G.S. - Direct Output Gain Stabiliser System

D.O.G.S. is a tool to help maintain stored gain structure between channel input and direct output

when multiple devices are sharing a single source. In other words, it prevents Direct Output levels

from changing when a Mic Gain is changed - so any feeds taken from the console remain stable.

When enabled, D.O.G.S. adjusts the direct output level from each channel inversely to any manual change of a mic gain control (across a change of +16/-10dB) on that channel.

You can enable or disable D.O.G.S in the Preferences Menu via PREFS. See section 11.1.

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5.1.1: SOUNDWEB CONTROL

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS > PATCHING > SOUNDWEB

With V1.6 software, Si Performer and Si Expression consoles can now control BSS Soundweb London devices’ preamp controls via Harman’s HiQnet protocol. When a digital audio transport card (i.e. Dante, BLU Link, Cobranet, etc.) is installed in a Si Performer/Expression and your Si console is connected to a network with Soundweb London devices via the HiQnet port on the back of the console, you can now bring up the SOUNDWEB LONDON EXTERNAL PREAMP control.

Soundweb External Preamp Control device setup is saved in show les and Mic Gain and 48V values can be recalled with snapshots. Snapshot recall of these values can also be disabled with the ISOLATE feature

Network Settings

The rst step to conguring Soundweb London devices is setting up the IP settings in the SYSTEM menu on your Si console. The Soundweb London device and the Si console must be on the same subnet in order to communicate. See chapter reference 11.2 for more detail.

Control Access

Press and hold a digital input patch icon to add Soundweb London external preamp control to that channel. This will bring up the Soundweb London Control Menu (see below). input channels 17-24, input channels 25-32).

Note: Soundweb London preamps are controlled in 6dB increments. Trim control can be performed in 1dB

increments.

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