Soundcraft SM24 BROCHURE
FROM THE TOP
Soundcraft has been at the centre of the sound reinforcement
industry since its early days, satisfying the needs of the world’s
most exacting headline acts. On stage, this type of experience
matters most - where every piece of equipment must help the
engineer to achieve the best possible sound under difficult
conditions. Reliability, ease of use and the right facilities are of
prime importance to any monitor engineer.
Access All Areas
The Soundcraft SM24 is a new generation of audio console, and
represents the ideal solution to a wide range of problems. As a
purpose-built twenty-six bus monitor console specified by some of
the world’s top monitor engineers, it will rise to any challenge; yet
as a front-of-house desk it offers much more flexibility than
conventional designs. A proven, compact frame reduces
transportation costs and increases on-stage space, while the
SM24’s state-of-the-art electronic design helps to ensure a reliable
performance every time.
Instant Stereo Configuration
The SM24 is available in 32, 40 and 48-input versions which may be
intelligently linked together to provide as many channels as
required. A total of twenty-six outputs are provided, including
eight dedicated mono sends and a stereo sidefill mix. Sixteen of
the SM24’s outputs are individually configured at the touch of a
button to act as independent mono mixes or true stereo feeds,
which means that the SM24 fits the bill whatever the application;
conventional mono systems, stereo (and in-ear) monitoring, or a
combination of both.
Going Solo
Soundcraft has enhanced its advanced Logic Controlled Soloing
system for the SM24; the engineer is now offered no less than four
ways to use the console’s comprehensive solo facilities. All the
output solo points may be switched to compare processed and
‘dry’ signals, and the engineer may choose to monitor in mono or
stereo.
The Bottom Line
The biggest benefit however, is a commercial one - for the
engineer, rental company or venue owner. As a top-spec monitor
console which is just as effective ‘out front’ as on-stage, the SM24
will never be off the road!
THE INPUT MODULE
The standard input features Soundcraft’s low-noise
wide-range input amplifier, which allows any lowimpedance source to be connected to the rearmounted XLR. Sensitivity is adjustable from -70dBu to
+10dBu to suit microphone and line level inputs. 48V
phantom power is individually switched, and a phase
reverse switch is fitted.
4-band Parametric EQ
The SM24 benefits from a precise four-band parametric
EQ section with three-way switched ‘Q’ values. This
allows the engineer to use both general tonal
adjustments and ‘notch’ filtering on the same source.
The four frequency bands overlap for maximum
flexibility, with ranges of 32Hz to 660Hz, 70Hz to
1.4kHz, 470 Hz to 10kHz and 700Hz to 14kHz. Each
band may be selected to operate with Q values of 0.5,
1.2 or 2.5. In addition, a variable high-pass filter (30Hz
to 400Hz) is provided.
An insert point is fitted to the mono input; this may be
selected internally to be pre or post EQ, and may be
bypassed if not required.
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Mono and Stereo Configuration
The SM24 boasts a unique configuration system which
offers the engineer eight mono outputs, plus either
sixteen further monos or up to eight stereo sends. In
mono mode, the upper and lower dual-concentric
controls are configured as two separate mono sends. In
stereo mode, the controls are configured as Level
(upper) and Pan (lower). A separate stereo bus is also
provided for the creation of a side-fill mix. All sends are
selectable as pre or post fade by the front panel
switches, minimising preparation time.
Muting and VCA Assignment
Each input may be muted using the illuminated CUT
switch, and may be assigned to any combination of 8
mute groups, controlled from the VCA Master module.
The eight VCA Masters are used to affect input levels;
each channel may be assigned to one or more VCA
groups if required.
The engineer may monitor a channel by pressing the
illuminated PFL switch. Channel level is controlled by a
100m long-throw fader; pre fade input level is displayed
by an LED bargraph in the console meter bridge. A
peak LED is used to warn of pre fade signals within 6dB
of clipping.
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