Soundcraft SIGNATURE-12MTK User Manual

Signature 12 MTK Signature 22 MTK

Channels 12 22

USB Interface 14-in/12-out 24-in/22-out

Soundcraft

Soundcraft® Sapphyre EQ 3-band

dbx

Lexicon® Effects Single Engine Dual Engine

Auxes 3 5

Subgroups 2 mono/1stereo 4 mono/2 stereo

Faders 60mm 100mm

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Ghost Preamps 8 16

(1 band of swept mids)

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Limiters on inputs 2 8

4-band
(2 bands of swept mids)

LEGENDARY BRITISH SOUND

Also available: Non Multi-track versions with 2-in/2-out USB audio interface

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Multi-Track USB Interface

Part No: 5055925 E & OE 01/2015

and Analogue Mixing Console

Mix, record and produce

your Signature sound

LEGENDARY BRITISH SOUND

Drawing on over 40 years experience in live sound mixing, the Signature Multi-Track mixers bring together an ultra-low latency USB recording interface, a superb
analogue mixer and the unrivalled British sound of Soundcraft. Whether you’re recording a live gig or a studio rehearsal, mixing a band, or producing a demo,
Signature Multi-Track mixers deliver great sounding results thanks to high-grade Ghost® preamps, the most musical EQ in the business, pristine Lexicon® effects
and powerful dbx® dynamics - all designed to let you discover your Signature sound.

The legendary
British sound

From humble beginnings in London
more than 40 years ago and still
designed and engineered in the UK,
Soundcraft defined the term ‘British
sound’ in live sound mixing consoles.
Acclaimed Ghost mic preamps and our
Sapphyre ‘British’ equaliser ensure the
Signature range carries Soundcraft
signature sound today.

Ultra-low latency
USB interface

Includes

Primed for live or studio recording,
Signature MTK mixers features a
superb low-latency USB recording/
playback interface, capturing every
channel for further mixdown and
production sessions with any DAW.

Straight out of the box, Signature Series
mixers come bundled with Ableton Live
9 Lite.

Iconic Soundcraft®
Ghost Mic Preamps

It’s no secret that great sound starts
with a great microphone preamp.

Inheriting technology from our top­of-the-line professional consoles, our
industry-acclaimed Ghost mic preamp
delivers stunning audio fidelity and
class-leading performance, with high
headroom, wide dynamic range and
superb signal to noise ratio. Trust us ­great sound starts here.

Soundcraft® Sapphyre
British EQ

To get every element sounding great in
your mix, from the kick drum to the lead
vocal, you need a great EQ.

Famed for its musical sound and
unmistakable ‘British’ quality, Signature
Multi-Track mixers feature our highly
regarded Sapphyre EQ. Signature 12 MTK
features a 3-band EQ with sweepable
mid. Signature 22 MTK features a 4-band
EQ with dual-sweepable mid bands.

Key features

• High-Performance 12- or 22-input small format analogue mixer with onboard

effects and multi-track USB recording and playback

• 14-in/12-out (12 MTK) and 24-in/22-out (22 MTK) ultra-low latency USB

playback and recording interface

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Iconic Soundcraft® Ghost mic preamps with ultra-low noise performance

• Lexicon® Effects Engines featuring award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses and

Modulations

• Renowned Soundcraft

channel

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Sapphyre British EQ with sweepable mid-bands per

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Limiters (High-ratio Compressors) on input channels

• dbx

• Switchable Hi-Z inputs for guitars, basses and other instruments

• Hi-Pass Filters (low-cut) and 48V Phantom Power on all mic channels

• Comprehensive Soundcraft

switching) and subgroups with switching and dedicated outputs

• Smooth premium-quality faders (100mm on 22 MTK)

• Robust metal construction for tour-grade build quality and reliability

• Internal universal power supply

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GB series audio routing with Auxes (flexible pre/post

Award-winning
Lexicon® effects

Need effects? You’ve got Lexicon®. With
the Signature Series you don’t just get
generic, dull processing algorithms. The
Lexicon® Effects Engine (Dual-Effects
Engines on Signature 22 MTK) powers
your mix with studio-grade Reverbs,
Delays, Choruses and Modulations,
designed to add a truly professional
edge to your productions. Also included
is the Lexicon MPX-L plug-in for native
processing on your PC or Mac.

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Built tough
for the long haul

We understand the importance of
reliability. Every night, Soundcraft
consoles run the biggest shows in the
world. With a robust metal construction
and premium-quality components,
Signature Series mixers are built to
withstand the rigours of extensive use
and deliver years of maintenance-free
operation.

Switchable Hi-Z
instrument inputs

Eliminate fuss by connecting
instruments direct to your mixer.

Removing the need for DI boxes or
additional hardware, Signature Series
mixers make it simple to get a great
instrument channel sound using the
switchable Hi-Z inputs, optimised for
acoustic guitars, electric guitars and
basses.

Flexible Soundcraft®
GB audio routing

Giving you maximum flexibility,
Signature Series mixers feature
comprehensive Soundcraft GB® series
audio routing with flexible pre/post
switching on each Aux and subgroups
with powerful routing and switching
options as well as dedicated outputs.