Soundcraft Vi1 operation manual

User Guide

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Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0610 i

IMPORTANT

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Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the rst time.

This equipment complies with the EMC directive: EMC 2004/108/EC

And low voltage: Low Voltage 2006/95/EC

This product is approved to safety standards:
IEC 60065:2001 + Amd 1:2005
EN 60065:2001 + Amd 1:2006 + A11:2008
UL 60065-07, CSA C22.1 No 60065-03 + Amd 1:2006

And EMC standards: EN55103-1:2009, EN55103-2:2009

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

t 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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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 furtherr details contact

Harman International Industries Ltd, Cranborne House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 3JN, UK
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] email: [e-mail]

© Harman International Industries Ltd. 2010
All rights reserved
Parts of the design of this product may be protected by worldwide patents.
Part No. BD10.947002 Rev1 Issue 0910
E&OE September 2010

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 photo-

copying 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: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
http://www.soundcraft.com

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Contents

INTRODUCTION 1 - 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 1 - 2

SAFETY SYMBOL GUIDE .................................................................................................... 1 - 4

INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................1 - 5

WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND ........................................................................................ 1 - 6

WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................... 1 - 7

Soundcraft Vi1™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 1 - 8

Audio Channels ..................................................................................................................................1 - 8

I/O Capability .................................................................................................................................... 1 - 8

Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................................... 1 - 8

Channel Processing ............................................................................................................................ 1 - 9

Control Surface ..................................................................................................................................1 - 9

CONSOLE OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 1 - 11

Bays ................................................................................................................................................1 - 11

Layers ..............................................................................................................................................1 - 12

Encoders..........................................................................................................................................1 - 13

Master Audio Functions .................................................................................................................... 1 - 14

Master Control .................................................................................................................................1 - 15

SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2-1

SYSTEM HARDWARE OVERVIEW .......................................................................................... 2-2

THE CONSOLE REAR CONNECTORS ...................................................................................... 2-3

Mains Power Supply Inlet .....................................................................................................................2-3

Audio And Data Rearcon ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

OPTIONAL STAGE BOX ......................................................................................................... 2-5

Stage Box Description .......................................................................................................................... 2-5

Card Function Overview ........................................................................................................................2-5

Redundant MADI Cable Operation ........................................................................................................2-6

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 2-7

OPERATION OVERVIEW 3-1

GENERAL RULES ................................................................................................................ 3-1

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL................................................................................. 3-1

SCREENS .......................................................................................................................... 3-1

Input Screens ......................................................................................................................................3-1

Screen Colour Codes ............................................................................................................................ 3-2

WIDESCREEN VISTONICS™ KNOBS ...................................................................................... 3-3

AUDIO FUNCTION STATES .................................................................................................... 3-3

MOMENTARY/LATCHING CONTROL ACTION .......................................................................... 3-3

SOLO/SEL KEYS ................................................................................................................. 3-4

LABELLING ......................................................................................................................... 3-4

General ................................................................................................................................................ 3-4

Channel Labels ....................................................................................................................................3-5

BUS CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 3-6

GANG................................................................................................................................. 3-7

General ................................................................................................................................................ 3-7

Creating A Gang ................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Switching-Off Gang Mode ..................................................................................................................... 3-7

Clearing A Gang ................................................................................................................................... 3-7

Gang All Input Channels .......................................................................................................................3-7

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INPUT 4-1

SIGNAL FLOW ..................................................................................................................... 4-1

INPUT CHANNEL STRIP ....................................................................................................... 4-2

INPUT CHANNEL TOUCH FIELDS .......................................................................................... 4-3

Change A Parameter Of An Input Channel .............................................................................................4-3

INPUT ................................................................................................................................ 4-4

INPUT eld...........................................................................................................................................4-4

GAIN eld ............................................................................................................................................4-4

TRIM eld ............................................................................................................................................ 4-4

LO CUT eld .........................................................................................................................................4-4

HI CUT eld .........................................................................................................................................4-5

FORMAT eld .......................................................................................................................................4-5

PAIRING eld .......................................................................................................................................4-5

PHANTOM eld .....................................................................................................................................4-5

PHASE eld .........................................................................................................................................4-5

IN1 PATCH eld .................................................................................................................................... 4-5

IN2 PATCH eld ................................................................................................................................... 4-5

CH Label eld ......................................................................................................................................4-5

DLY eld .............................................................................................................................................. 4-5

STEREO CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 4-6

Pairing of input channels......................................................................................................................4-6

Pair An input Channel ........................................................................................................................... 4-6

EQUALISER ........................................................................................................................ 4-7

General ................................................................................................................................................ 4-7

Equaliser Band Highlight ...................................................................................................................... 4-8

BAND Field ..........................................................................................................................................4-8

SHELF Switch .......................................................................................................................................4-8

EQUALISER Field .................................................................................................................................. 4-8

DYNAMICS ......................................................................................................................... 4-9

General ................................................................................................................................................ 4-9

GATE Function ...................................................................................................................................... 4-9

DE-ESS Function ................................................................................................................................4-11

COMPRESSOR Function ...................................................................................................................... 4-12

LIMITER Function ............................................................................................................................... 4-12

MKUP ................................................................................................................................................ 4-12

BUS ................................................................................................................................. 4-13

General .............................................................................................................................................. 4-13

AUX (Mono) .......................................................................................................................................4-13

AUX (Stereo) ......................................................................................................................................4-13

GRP (Mono) .......................................................................................................................................4-13

GRP (Stereo) .....................................................................................................................................4-13

Empty ................................................................................................................................................4-13

PANNING ......................................................................................................................... 4-14

General .............................................................................................................................................. 4-14

PAN Function LR Mode .......................................................................................................................4-14

PAN Function LCR Mode .....................................................................................................................4-15

AUDIO FORMAT ............................................................................................................... 4-16

General .............................................................................................................................................. 4-16

Input Channels ..................................................................................................................................4-16

Mix Busses ........................................................................................................................................4-16

Masters .............................................................................................................................................4-16

PAN/BAL ...........................................................................................................................................4-17

INSERT Function ................................................................................................................................4-18

Direct Out Function ............................................................................................................................ 4-18

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OUTPUTS 5-1

SIGNAL FLOW ..................................................................................................................... 5-1

GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 5-2

L,R & C Master Processing ...................................................................................................................5-3

MASTER EQ LINKING (V2.0 Software and above) ................................................................. 5-4

Default settings ...................................................................................................................................5-4

MASTER BAY OUTPUT STRIPS ............................................................................................. 5-5

Bus Master Processing ........................................................................................................................ 5-6

INPUT BAY STRIP USING [ALL BUSSES] .............................................................................. 5-6

MASTER BAY VISTONICS™ ENCODERS & KEYS..................................................................... 5-7

VST Key Function .................................................................................................................................. 5-7

CHANGING OUTPUT BUS PARAMETERS ............................................................................... 5-8

Changing A Parameter Of A Bus ............................................................................................................ 5-8

EQUALISER ........................................................................................................................ 5-9

DYNAMIC ........................................................................................................................... 5-9

PAN ................................................................................................................................. 5-10

LOW CUT Field ...................................................................................................................................5-10

PHASE Field .......................................................................................................................................5-10

DLY Field ...........................................................................................................................................5-10

MATRIX 6-1

SIGNAL FLOW ..................................................................................................................... 6-1

FUNCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6-1

Adjusting A Matrix Send Level ...............................................................................................................6-2

MATRIX CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 6-2

SOURCE eld ....................................................................................................................................... 6-2

MTX Point Field ....................................................................................................................................6-3

ENCODERS 7-1

GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 7-1

CHANNEL ENCODERS ......................................................................................................... 7-2

CHANNEL VST ENCODER 1& 2 ............................................................................................. 7-3

VST Encoder Priority .............................................................................................................................7-3

Changing Encoder Function .................................................................................................................. 7-3

MASTER BAY PANEL ENCODERS .......................................................................................... 7-5

MASTER BAY VST ENCODERS .............................................................................................. 7-5

Master Vistonics Switch Function Panel ................................................................................................ 7-5

LAYERING (FADER PAGES) 8-1

GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 8-1

INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 8-1

Temporary Layer ...................................................................................................................................8-2

User Layers..........................................................................................................................................8-2

OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................... 8-4

Master Fader section ...........................................................................................................................8-4

ALL Busses ..........................................................................................................................................8-5

VST Master Area ...................................................................................................................................8-6

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VCA & MUTE GROUPS 9-1

VCA/MUTE GROUP INDICATION .......................................................................................... 9-1

MUTE GROUP MASTER SWITCHES ...................................................................................... 9-2

VCA CONTROL GROUP BEHAVIOUR ...................................................................................... 9-2

AUDIO BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................................................. 9-2

ASSIGNING VCAs ................................................................................................................ 9-3

ASSIGNING MUTE GROUPS ................................................................................................. 9-3

ASSIGNING VCAS AND MUTE GROUPS TO OUTPUT CHANNELS .............................................. 9-3

VCA GROUPS WHEN AUX SENDS ARE CONTROLLED BY CHANNEL FADERS ............................. 9-3

Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 9-4

PATCH SYSTEM 10-1

SIGNAL FLOW ................................................................................................................... 10-1

OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 10-2

GENERAL RULES .............................................................................................................. 10-2

INPUT .............................................................................................................................. 10-3

Patch A Source To An Input Channel .................................................................................................... 10-3

Using A Spare Mic For Several Inputs..................................................................................................10-4

OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................... 10-5

Patch a BUS to an OUTPUT .................................................................................................................10-5

INSERT ............................................................................................................................ 10-6

Patching An Insert Point To An Input Channel ..................................................................................... 10-6

Patching Insert Send Or Return Signals To The Connectors Or MADI Channels ...................................... 10-6

Stereo Inserts ....................................................................................................................................10-6

DIRECT OUT ..................................................................................................................... 10-7

KEY SIGNAL ..................................................................................................................... 10-8

MATRIX ............................................................................................................................ 10-8

TIE LINES ......................................................................................................................... 10-9

MONITORING 11-1

SIGNAL FLOW ................................................................................................................... 11-1

FUNCTION ........................................................................................................................ 11-1

DESK VIEW ....................................................................................................................... 11-2

SOLO TRIM ......................................................................................................................................... 11-2

SOLO BLEND ......................................................................................................................................11-2

PHONES Volume .................................................................................................................................11-2

SETUP ................................................................................................................................................ 11-2

Level Meter ........................................................................................................................................11-2

PFL/AFL Indication ............................................................................................................................11-2

ON.....................................................................................................................................................11-3

Monitor Volume ..................................................................................................................................11-3

Monitor B ..........................................................................................................................................11-3

MONITOR SETUP PAGE...................................................................................................... 11-4

SOLO Section .....................................................................................................................................11-4

MNTR A Section .................................................................................................................................11-5

MNTR B and HP Sections ...................................................................................................................11-6

DLY Field ...........................................................................................................................................11-6

MONITOR SETUP SUB-PAGE .............................................................................................. 11-8

Output Solo Selection ........................................................................................................................11-8

SOLO SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 11-10

Solo Operation Logic ........................................................................................................................ 11-11

Input Priority Mode ..........................................................................................................................11-12

Autocancel Behaviour ....................................................................................................................... 11-13

Follow Output Solo Mode .................................................................................................................. 11-14

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TALKBACK & OSCILLATOR 12-1

DESK VIEW ....................................................................................................................... 12-1

Setup Key ..........................................................................................................................................12-1

TB Mic XLR ........................................................................................................................................12-1

TB /Osc Level control .........................................................................................................................12-1

Routing the TB signal ......................................................................................................................... 12-1

SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 12-2

OSC Section ....................................................................................................................................... 12-2

TB Send Section ................................................................................................................................. 12-4

TB Return Section ..............................................................................................................................12-5

METERING 13-1

Input Channel Meter ........................................................................................................ 13-1

Bus Master Meters .......................................................................................................... 13-2

Master Output Meters ...................................................................................................... 13-2

Monitor Meters ................................................................................................................ 13-2

Scale ............................................................................................................................... 13-2

Meters On The Master Section Screen .............................................................................. 13-3

Touch Selection .................................................................................................................................. 13-3

Peak Hold ........................................................................................................................ 13-4

Ballistics ........................................................................................................................ 13-4

MAIN MENU 14 - 1

MAIN ............................................................................................................................. 14 - 1

SECURITY Field ................................................................................................................................14 - 1

BRIGHTNESS Control ........................................................................................................................14 - 1

SHOW ............................................................................................................................ 14 - 2

GPIO .............................................................................................................................. 14 - 2

SYNC ............................................................................................................................. 14 - 3

TIE LINES ....................................................................................................................... 14 - 3

FX...................................................................................................................................14 - 4

MIDI .............................................................................................................................. 14 - 4

LOG ............................................................................................................................... 14 - 5

SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 14 - 6

POINT .............................................................................................................................................14 - 6

ENABLE NEXT/LAST ..........................................................................................................................14 - 6

DEACTIVATE FADER TOUCH ................................................................................................................14 - 6

SYSTEM MONITORING .................................................................................................... 14 - 7

Overview ..........................................................................................................................................14 - 7

DESK ...............................................................................................................................................14 - 8

LOCAL IO .........................................................................................................................................14 - 9

STAGE BOX ..................................................................................................................................... 14 - 10

HiQNET ..........................................................................................................................................14 - 11

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SNAPSHOTS, CUES and SHOWS 15 - 1

SNAPSHOT FILTERING ..................................................................................................... 15 - 1

FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ........................................................................... 15 - 2

SETUP .............................................................................................................................................. 15 - 2

DATA Socket .....................................................................................................................................15 - 2

STORE .............................................................................................................................................. 15 - 2

UNDO ..............................................................................................................................................15 - 3

PREV MODE .....................................................................................................................................15 - 3

LAST ................................................................................................................................................15 - 3

NEXT ................................................................................................................................................15 - 3

The Arrow Keys and RECALL .............................................................................................................. 15 - 3

SETUP ............................................................................................................................ 15 - 4

HIDE SCOPE/SHOW SCOPE Buttons .................................................................................................15 - 4

The Cue List Touch-Screen Controls ..................................................................................................15 - 4

Cue List Display ..............................................................................................................................15 - 5

Edit & Control Buttons ....................................................................................................................15 - 6

CUE NUMBERING .............................................................................................................................15 - 8

Snapshot Scope GUI .......................................................................................................................15 - 9

SCROLL CUE LIST ........................................................................................................................... 15 - 11

SHOW TIMECODES ........................................................................................................................15 - 11

APPLY CHANGES TO SCOPED PARAMS IN SELECTED CUES ............................................................... 15 - 12

CUE LIST PAGE - Cue Number Field Touched ....................................................................................15 - 13

CUE LIST PAGE - Cue NAME Field Touched.......................................................................................15 - 14

CUE LIST PAGE - MIDI Field Touched ............................................................................................... 15 - 16

MIDI OUT Setup .............................................................................................................................15 - 17

CUE LIST PAGE - MIDI Field Touched & Event List Open ...................................................................15 - 19

CUE LIST PAGE - GPIO/Misc Field Touched .....................................................................................15 - 20

Global Filter ................................................................................................................. 15 - 21

ISO Key Functionality ................................................................................................................................. 15 - 21

Press & Hold ISO Key Functionality .................................................................................................15 - 21

Global Filter ON/OFF switch ........................................................................................................... 15 - 21

Edit Global Filter Mode ..................................................................................................................15 - 22

LOAD ISO WITH SHOW ....................................................................................................................15 - 23

MANAGING SHOWS ............................................................................................. 15 - 24

Flash Drive .....................................................................................................................................15 - 24

Updating A Show ............................................................................................................................ 15 - 24

USB Data Storage Device ...............................................................................................................15 - 25

Exporting A Show To A USB Data Storage Device. .............................................................................15 - 25

Importing A Show From A USB Data Storage Device. ........................................................................15 - 25

Export/Import Channel Labels ........................................................................................................15 - 25

Export Exception Files ....................................................................................................................15 - 25

RECORDED DATA .......................................................................................................... 15 - 26

Settings Recorded Within A Show Snapshot’s Show Settings ............................................................ 15 - 26

Settings Recorded Within Audio Settings ........................................................................................15 - 27

Settings Not Recorded ...................................................................................................................15 - 27

Settings Restored To Their State At the Last Power-Down .................................................................15 - 27

Show Compatability ........................................................................................................................ 15 - 27

GPIO (Stagebox only) 16-1

CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 16-1

Screen Touch-Pads .............................................................................................................................16-1

GPI VST Keys & Encoders ....................................................................................................................16-1

GPO VST Keys & Encoders ................................................................................................................... 16-2

HARDWARE ...................................................................................................................... 16-4

Schematic Diagram ............................................................................................................................16-4

Pin Lists ............................................................................................................................................16-5

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SOUNDCRAFT FaderGlow ™ 17-1

GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 17-1

Colour Code ....................................................................................................................................... 17-1

COPY, PASTE & LIBRARIES 18 - 1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 18 - 1

CONSOLE CONTROL KEYS ............................................................................................... 18 - 1

COPY & PASTE PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................ 18 - 2

DATA SELECTION & INDICATORS ...................................................................................... 18 - 2

COPYING CHANNEL OR BUS PARAMETERS ...................................................................... 18 - 3

COPYING A BUS MASTER INCLUDING ALL CHANNEL SEND LEVELS ................................... 18 - 3

PARAMETERS NOT INCLUDED IN CHANNEL & BUS COPY MODES...................................... 18 - 3

CHANNEL COPY: ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN COPY WITH SEL BUTTON .................................. 18 - 4

BUS OUTPUT COPY: ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN COPY WITH SEL BUTTON ............................ 18 - 4

EXAMPLE: COPYING A WHOLE CHANNEL, INCLUDING THE ‘IN1 PATCH’ PARAMETER........... 18 - 4

COPYING FX PARAMETERS .............................................................................................. 18 - 4

LIBRARIES ..................................................................................................................... 18 - 6

NAVIGATING AND MANAGING LIBRARIES ......................................................................... 18 - 8

COPY TO LIBRARY ........................................................................................................... 18 - 9

PASTE FROM LIBRARY .................................................................................................. 18 - 10

EXPORTING AND IMPORTING LIBRARIES ....................................................................... 18 - 11

SOUNDCRAFT Vi1™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS 19-1

AUDIO CHANNELS ............................................................................................................ 19-1

Max number of simultaneous mixing channels ....................................................................................19-1

Insert points ......................................................................................................................................19-1

Direct Outputs ...................................................................................................................................19-1

Busses ............................................................................................................................................... 19-1

I/O CAPABILITY ................................................................................................................ 19-1

CHANNEL PROCESSING .................................................................................................... 19-2

Inputs ................................................................................................................................................19-2

Ouputs ...............................................................................................................................................19-2

CONTROL SURFACE .......................................................................................................... 19-2

Inputs ................................................................................................................................................19-2

Outputs .............................................................................................................................................19-2

Misc ..................................................................................................................................................19-3

Vi1 TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 19-4

Vi1 FX Processor 20-1

General ............................................................................................................................ 20-1

LEXICON® Effects ...............................................................................................................................20-1

BSS® Graphic Equalisers ...................................................................................................................20-1

LEXICON® Effects Format ................................................................................................. 20-1

FX Overview Page ............................................................................................................. 20-2

Snapshot integration ........................................................................................................ 20-2

TAP .................................................................................................................................. 20-2

Assigning FX processors ................................................................................................... 20-4

Channel Insert ...................................................................................................................................20-4

Master Insert ..................................................................................................................................... 20-6

Return in Channel section ..................................................................................................................20-8

FX TYPE .......................................................................................................................... 20-10

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FX DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 20-11

REVERBS .........................................................................................................................................20-11

DELAYS ............................................................................................................................................20-14

MISC EFFECTS .................................................................................................................................20-15

BSS® Graphic Equalisers ................................................................................................ 20-19

MIDI 21 - 1

Main Menu –MIDI page open & RX Channel list selected ................................................ 21 - 1

DEVICE LISTS ...................................................................................................................................21 - 1

Main Menu –MIDI page open & TX Channel list selected ................................................. 21 - 3

Main Menu –MIDI page open & Transmit Device IDs list selected .................................... 21 - 4

MIDI Event Types ............................................................................................................ 21 - 5

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLOCK DIAGRAM 22-1

Soundcraft Vi1 Block Diagram ........................................................................................ 22 - 1

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Soundcraft Vi1™ User Guide Issue 0810 Page 1 - 1

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 only a Qualied and Approved 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.

Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re
or the like.

This apparatus may not be used as a Television set.

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.

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No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Warning: Do not use this apparatus in very dusty atmospheres, or in atmospheres containing ammable
gases or chemicals.

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 equipmentis 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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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 prod-

uct’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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INSTALLATION

General Precautions

Avoid storing or using the mixing console in conditions of excessive heat or cold, or in positions where it is
likely to be subject to vibration, dust or moisture. Do not use any liquids to clean the fascia of the unit: a
soft dry cloth is ideal.
Avoid using the console close to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation (e.g. video monitors, high­power electric cabling): this may cause degradation of the audio quality due to induced voltages in con­necting leads and chassis.

Caution! In all cases, refer servicing to qualied personnel.

Handling and Transport

The console is supplied in a strong carton. If it is necessary to move it any distance after installation it is
recommended that this packing is used to protect it. Be sure to disconnect all cabling before moving. If
the console is to be regularly moved we recommend that it is installed in a foam lined ightcase. At all
times avoid applying excessive force to any knobs, switches or connectors.

Power Cable

Always use the power supply cable supplied with the mixer: the use of alternative cables may cause dam­age and voids the warranty.

W a r n i n g ! In the event of an electrical storm, or large mains voltage uctuations, immediately

switch off the mixer and unplug from the mains.

Signal Levels

It is important to supply the correct input levels to the console, otherwise signal to noise ratio or distortion
performance may be degraded; and in extreme cases, damage to the internal) circuitry may result. Like­wise, on all balanced inputs avoid sources with large common mode DC, AC or RF voltages, as these will
reduce the available signal range on the inputs. Note that OdBu =0.775V RMS.
Refer to the Specications section for details of input and output levels.

MAINS INSTALLATION

General Wiring Procedures

To take full advantage of the excellent signal to noise ratio and low distortion of Soundcraft consoles, care
must be taken to ensure that incorrect installation and wiring does not degrade the performance of the
desk. Hum, buzz, instability and Radio Frequency interference can usually be traced to earth loops and
inferior earthing systems. In some areas, especially heavily industrial areas, the incoming mains earth will
not be adequate and a separate technical earth for all the audio equipment must be supplied. However,
check with your local electricity supply company to ensure that safety regulations are not infringed or
negated.

The successful, hum free, installation of a system requires forethought, and the establishment of a set of
ground rules, which must be consistently adhered to at all stages of installation.

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WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND

Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to pro­duce sounds which when monitored through a PA system or headphones can damage hearing over time.
The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on Occupational
noise exposure (1926.52):

PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE
DURATION PER DAY, HOURS SOUND LEVEL dBA SLOW RESPONSE
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100

1.5 102
1 105

0.5 110
<0.25 115

Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused by long listening periods. A
simple rule to follow is the longer you listen the lower the average volume should be.
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 you to get the best results.

Recommended headphone impedance is 50-600 ohms.

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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 Sound-

craft’s manual; and

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 han-

dling, chemical 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.

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Soundcraft Vi1™ FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Channels

Max number of simultaneous mixing channels

64 mono inputs into 27 mix busses.
Pairs of mono inputs can be linked to create stereo channels.

Insert points

24 insert send/return pairs can be congured (using available I/O) and assigned to any of the 64 inputs
or 27 output channels

Direct Outputs

All 32 input channels on the Vi1 can have direct outputs in addition to their internal bus
routing, assuming sufcient I/O is available (eg via 64ch optical MADI card, see below)

Busses

24 Grp/Aux/Matrix*, plus main LCR Mix and LR Solo busses.
* a maximum of 8 matrix outputs can be congured.

I/O Capability

The following I/O is available and can be patched to any channel input, direct output, bus output or insert
point as required:

Local Inputs

• 32 analogue mic/line inputs

• 1 Talkback Mic input (mounted on control surface)

• 2 pairs of AES/EBU inputs (=4 channels)

• 64ch MADI In via optical SC connectors via optional card

(Optional) Stagebox Inputs

• 32 analogue mic/line inputs (with remote gain control, PAD, 48V and pre-A-D 80Hz HPF)

Stagebox Outputs

• 32 analogue line outputs

Miscellaneous

GPIO facility

• 8 GPIO inputs and outputs on the stagebox (All outputs are relay contact closure)

MIDI

• 1 MIDI Input and 2 MIDI Outputs on rear of control surface.

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Channel Processing

Inputs

• Analogue gain (remote control of stagebox or local mic preamp)

• Digital Gain Trim (+18/-36dB)

• Delay (0-100ms)

• HPF, LPF (variable 20-600Hz and 1-20kHz)

• 4-band fully parametric EQ, shelf mode on HF/LF.

• Compressor (variable threshold, attack, release, ratio, makeup gain with ‘auto’ mode)

• Limiter (variable threshold, attack, release)

• Gate or De-Esser. Gate switchable to ducker.

• Insert point for external processing.

• Pan – LR or LCR switchable.

• Direct Output, patchable to any I/O and with selectable tap-off point.

Outputs

• HPF (variable 20-600Hz)

• 4-band fully parametric EQ, shelf mode on HF/LF.

• Compressor

• Limiter

• Delay (0-1sec)

• Insert point for external processing.

• Pan (Output bus to LCR) – LR or LCR switchable.

• Bus Feed feature – allows switched routing of one bus to another.

• Graphic EQ 1/3-octave (with FX Card)

• Assignable Lexicon Multi-FX processors x8 (with FX Card)

Control Surface

Inputs

16 input faders, switchable in 4 xed and 5 congurable layers to access 64 inputs
Widescreen Vistonics™ channel strip interface x controlling 16 input channels at a time.
Fader tray contains motorised faders, Mute, Solo, Isolate and F (user dened) switches, plus one assign­able rotary encoder with LED display ring. This encoder is globally assignable to Gain, Pan, Gate Threshold,
or one of 2 user-denable parameters.

Input level and gain reduction meters are located above each fader.

Input faders can be assigned to the 8 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups.

Input faders can be switched to control all 24 Grp/Aux/Matrix Outputs, or can control an individual Aux
send mix, using the switchable ‘Follow Solo’ function. Soundcraft FaderGlow™ clearly indicates using
colours when faders are not controlling inputs.

Outputs

8 assignable Output faders, plus dedicated LR and C Master faders, plus 16 assignable rotary Output
faders. Output faders are colour-coded using Soundcraft FaderGlow.

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Output faders can be assigned to the 8 VCA (control group) masters and/or 4 Mute Groups.

Widescreen Vistonics™ interface for Output processing control, also functions as complete meter overview
display for all Inputs & Outputs, plus snapshot Cue List and diagnostics info display.

Misc

Gang mode for temporary linking of any number of channels or outputs for quick adjustment and setup
Controls for Mute Group and VCA Group assignment.
Controls for assignment of Vistonics™ rows to bus sends (when channel parameters are not assigned to
Vistonics).
Snapshot automation controls.
Talkback & Oscillator controls.
Controls for Monitor Output level, phones level and Solo Trim and blend level.

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CONSOLE OVERVIEW

Bays

The Desk is based on 1 input section and 1 Control bay:

* The Input section contains 16 complete Fader strips with full state overview.

* The Master bay contains 8 Output Fader strips, the Masters and 16 Output encoders that give a total of
27 Output levels that can be directly controlled without changing Layers. General Functions like Snapshot,
Monitoring, TB & OSC and so on are also located on the Master bay.

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Layers

The console is able to control up to 64 inputs and 27 mix busses via its 16 input strips, 8 bus master
strips and the LCR masters. To do this the console has a number of layers which the user accesses via the
layer controls shown above.

Full details are given in chapter 8 of this manual.

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Encoders

* The Widescreen Vistonics™ upper and lower encoders, are used in different modes, in which they can
change in order to show various functions in a context-sensitive way.

* In normal operation they act as Input channel related controls.

* The Channel encoders are assigned with Input channel related functions.

* The output encoders are normally used as Output faders and are also context sensitive.

* There are four panel-mounted encoders with LED rings: the TB/OSC Level Control encoder, and the Sold
Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume encoders. These are dedicated to their respective functions.

A detailed explanation of encoder use is given in chapter 7 of this manual.

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Master Audio Functions

* The Monitoring system contains the functionality to listen to and monitor the audio signal at several
points in the console.

* TB/OSC system contains the Talkback functionality and the oscillator settings.

* The Meter panel provides a full overview of all Input and Output levels.

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Master Control

* VCA/Mute Groups: this functional block contains the VCA (control groups in VCA style) and Mute Group
functions.

* Snapshot allows the console’s automated settings to be saved and recalled.

* Menu opens the Menu page where central congurations can be done.

* Copy / paste functionality can be used in different modes and speeds up repetative tasks..

* Gang is a superb feature that links channels functions together for temporary changes.

* [Power] switches the Desk on and off.

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SYSTEM COMPONENTS

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SYSTEM HARDWARE OVERVIEW - SOUNDCRAFT Vi1™

Control Surface with I/O

Optional Stage Box (Vi6 type)

6U Stage Box

3U fan unit

Optional Stage Box (Compact type, planned availability October 2010)

4U Stage Box

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THE CONSOLE REAR CONNECTORS

(refer to picture on next page)

Mains Power Supply Inlet

The mains input is via an IEC connector, with an associated switch, as shown below. This feeds power to
the primary PSU. A redundant primary supply is also tted as standard. Its inlet connector is as shown
below.

Audio And Data Connectors

Mic/Line Input XLR

These 32 XLR connectors are the primray audio inputs to the console.

AES/EBU input XLRs

There are 2 pairs (4 channels) of AES/EBU input on 2 XLRs.

S/PDIF Input

There is one RCA Phono socket for S/PDIF input (2 channels)

Line Output XLRs

There are 24 bus output XLRs (Group/Aux/Matrix), 3 Master output XLRs (L, R, C) and 2 sets of 3 connec­tors for the Monitor A (L, R, C) and Monitor B (L, R) outputs.

AES/EBU output XLRs

There are 2 pairs (4 channels) of AES/EBU output on 2 XLRs.

S/PDIF Output

There is one RCA Phono socket for S/PDIF input (2 channels)

MIDI Connectors

These are provided by the usual 5-pin DIN connectors for MIDI IN and MIDI OUT.

USB Connectors

There are 2 USB connectors for connecting external keyboards, mice or external storage devices.

HiQNet™ Connector

This is an XLR-housed EtherCon connector.

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Console Rearcon Panel.

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STAGE BOX (OPTIONAL EXPANSION WITH MADI CARD)

The optional Stage Box requires the addition of a standard D21m MADI card to the Vi1 option card slot,
and contains 12 Slots for 6U-high Audio I/O Cards, a GPIO/LED Card and the MADI HD Card which con­tains the Stage Box-to-Console connection.

Slots are labelled from left to right A-L, and the connectors on the cards are numbered from top to bottom
1-8. These labelling references are used by the patching system (see chapter 11) when the user wishes to
patch the connectors to input channels or output busses.

The primary power supplies and the ventilation monitoring connector can be found on the rear panel.

Stage Box Description

Primary power supply

The primary power supply connects directly to the IEC inlet and provides a full range ac inlet, converting
100V to 240V ac to 24V dc. The Stage box is normally tted with two power supplies, providing redun­dancy for those that require it.

Audio I/O Cards

The following cards are supported.

6 X Mic/Line Input cards each providing eight electronically balanced Mic/Line Input channels,
each with digitally-controlled analogue gain, a 20dB pad, a 80Hz low-cut lter, and phantom
power.
3 X Line Output cards, each providing eight line output channels.

Optional Cards

AES Input card, providing 8 AES input channels (replaces 1 Mic/Line Input card).

AES Output card, providing 8 AES output channels (replaces 1 Mic/Line Output card).
Aviom® card providing 16 output channels in A-Net16 format
CobraNet® card providing 32-in and 32-out channels to a CobraNet® network.
EtherSound® card providing up to 64 in and 64 out channels to an EtherSound® network.

Card Function Overview

Input card

Input cards handle 8 x mic amp, phantom power, pad, analogue low pass lter, phase reverse and A to
D. The card has an internal ID, which indicates whether it is input or output and analogue or digital. This
means that the system can automatically recognise if the card conguration has been changed.

Output Card

Output cards handle 8 x D to A. The card has a set of relays, which will mute the outputs if the power fails.
The module type is identied by the internal ID of the module.
Normally 3 output cards are tted, giving 24 outputs, however, more cards, up to a maximum of 8 cards
giving 64 outputs, can be tted if input cards are removed.

LED/GPIO/Status card.

Handles GPIO, which is controlled remotely from the Control Surface. The inputs are on opto-isolators and
the outputs are relay contacts. The card also has status indicators for power rails, clock status and IO, and
a RECONFIG button which must be pressed if the card conguration has been changed.

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MADI HD link card

This card provides audio and control connection with the Vi1 console via MADI. The corresponding MADI
card in the console transmits the clock for the Stagebox down the MADI stream. The second input on the
card can be used to provide a redundant connection to the console or to connect to a second system if
two consoles are to be used for a monitor/FOH conguration. The MADI card indicates its clock status
using the lock LED on the card. An RS422 link output is also tted, allowing RS422 data to be transmitted
via a ‘pipeline’ within the MADI stream from a corresponding port on console’s MADI card to allow remote
RS422 control.

For single cable operation: the switch must be set to either ‘MAIN’ or ‘AUX’, depending on which
socket is being used.

For Redundant operation with two cables, the switch must be set to ‘RED’ mode.

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Front Panel

To Vi1 console

Optional Stage Box (Vi6 type) Front Panel.

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Optional Stage Box (Compact type) Front Panel.

Planned availability October 2010

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OPERATION OVERVIEW

GENERAL RULES

* Pressing a [SETUP] key whilst in that SETUP function will exit that function immediately.

* Vistonics™ {EXIT} buttons close the page immediately.

* Parameter changes made by the user are processed immediately.

* Grey-out is used to show that an audio function block is bypassed.

* In order to allow the pre-setting of parameters it is possible to change the parameters and

states even if the block is greyed out, e.g. EQ lters can be switched on/off and parameters can

be changed even if the Equaliser is switched off with the EQ {IN} key.

CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Three types of brackets are used to indicate the type of control being refered to.

[ ] is used to indicate a panel-mounted key or encoder.

{ } is used to indicate an on-screen button associated with a Vistonics™ rotary control.

< > is used to indicate a button on a touch-screen.

SCREENS

Input Screens

The screen is divided into logical areas and elds as shown below.

System control

Output (Masters) section

VST Area

Input touch-eld
EQ touch-eld
Dynamics touch-eld
Bus 1 to 16
Bus 17-24
Pan and Insert
VST Area
Label area

Figure 3-1: Main Screen Areas and Fields.

Further details about these areas and elds can be found in chapter 4.

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Screen Colour Codes

The following table shows the colours used in their corresponding context:

Function Colour
Audio Processing

Input Functions Blue
Equaliser Red
Filter Dark Blue
Gate,Comp,Lim,De-ess Green
Pan, Dir Out, Insert Yellow
Oscillator Gold
Monitoring Lilac
Busses
Aux Orange
Audio Group Green
Matrix Cyan

VCA/MG Indication

VCA 1..8 Blue
Mute Group Patch Red
Input Patch Blue
Output Patch Red
Control Grey

For the Soundcraft FaderGlow™ colours see chapter 18. Soundcraft FaderGlow™ (Pat. Pend.) is a unique
feature that gives the user an additional level of status overview, and can signicantly reduce operating
errors.

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WIDESCREEN VISTONICS™ KNOBS

The state of the on-screen button is changed by touching the screen anywhere in the area of the displayed
control.

If the button can open a conguration page in the Touch area it looks like this:

Normal Page is open

AUDIO FUNCTION STATES

If an audio function block is disabled, with the background of the eld changed to grey, the button indica­tion will change to a darker colour.

MOMENTARY/LATCHING CONTROL ACTION

The physical keys on the desk have both a momentary and a latching action. If a key is pressed and
released within approximately one half of a second, the control will latch. If the key is held down for longer,
and then released, the control will return to its original state as the key is released.

The keys on the Vistonics area also operate in the same way.

The touch-screen buttons/areas operate in a latching mode only.

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SOLO/SEL KEYS

The [SOLO/SEL] keys operate in two modes.
The default function is to enable the SOLO path from its channel or bus to the monitoring system.
However, if a touch-area page is open, pressing a [SOLO/SEL] from another channel (within its own bay of
eight channels) moves the touch-area page to this new channel.

LABELLING

General

Labelling can be done with the on-screen keyboard or an external USB keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard is context sensitive and shows only the allowed character and symbols.

Fig 3-3: The On-screen Keyboard.

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Channel Labels

By default the channels are labelled CH-1 to CH-32.
The Soundcraft Vi1™ uses long labels for the Screens and short labels for the LCDs. Long labels can con­tain up to 10 characters, whereas short labels are restricted to 6 characters.

The Channel Label Page.

Changing The Channel Label

* Press the <INPUT> touch eld to open the Input Page.

* Enter the channel label page by pressing {CH LABEL} on the Input Page.

* Type the long name (only valid characters are possible).

* Adjust the short name if necessary by touching the <Short Label> on the screen or by using

<TAB>.

* Leave the page with <ENTER>, or by pressing {CH LABEL} again.

<TAB> toggles the cursor between long and short elds.

NOTE: On the Vi1, the short label is not displayed anywhere on the control surface, but is used
to label some touchscreen buttons (e.g. in the user-dened fader page setup screens).

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BUS CONFIGURATION

The most important conguration of the Soundcraft Vi1™ is the bus conguration, and this is done using
the [ALL BUSSES] view on the input bays.

The TYPE eld can be set to one of three values: AUX, GRP or MTX, the encoder is used to change the Bus
Type. If Aux is selected and if the format eld, see below, is set to stereo then the {CHPAN} eld enables
the stereo Aux send signal to follow channel pan, rather than have its own pan control.

The FORMAT eld (only odd busses) is available for Aux and Grp busses and is accessed by pressing the
FORMAT button on the far right of the screen.

The eld can be set to Mono or Stereo. The Encoder changes the setting of the Audio Format eld. If the
eld is set to stereo the next even numbered bus will not be shown.

In the ALL BUSSES Layer, all 24 Busses are showed from left to right on the four input bays. i.e., Bus 1 is
mapped to the left-most strip, while bus 24 is mapped to the right-most strip of the Control Surface.

The Vi1 supports the following Bus Types:

· AUX Mono

· AUX Stereo

· Group Mono

· Group Stereo

· Matrix Mono

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GANG

General

Gang is a very helpful feature to speed up operations that inuence functions on multiple input channels,
or on output busses, in the same way.

For example, if Input Channels are ganged, then a parameter change of a function will be applied to all
other ganged channels in an offset manner. For example, adjusting any rotary parameter or fader within
a gang will add that offset to, or subtract it from, all other channels in the gang. Pressing a switch will
change all other channels whose switches are not currently in the resulting state, to that state. From that
point on, further presses will result in all switches changing mode together.

Creating A Gang

* Activate the GANG Mode with [GANG], the [GANG] key will glow blue (see Figure 1-4 for the

location of the [GANG] key).

* Add/remove a channel by pressing channel’s [SOLO/SEL] key. The [SOLO/SEL] becomes blue

if the channel is in the gang.

* ADD/Remove a range by pressing the rst and last channel [SOLO/SEL] together.

Switching-Off Gang Mode

Once a Gang has been created, it can be de-activated by switching the [GANG] key off. The

[SOLO/SEL] keys will return to normal solo operation. The Gang will be stored however, and can

be re-activated for further use at any time. Gang member settings are independent of the con-

sole’s snapshot automation, but are stored when the console is powered off.

Clearing A Gang

* Press and hold any active (blue) [SOLO/SEL]

or

* Leave the GANG mode with [GANG].

Gang All Input Channels

* Press and release [GANG] to switch Gang mode on, and then press and hold [GANG] until all

of the Input [SOLO/SEL] keys turn blue. This selects all channels (including hidden layers) to the

gang. When all of the Inputs are Ganged their [SOLO/SEL] keys turn blue.

NOTE: Entering Gang Mode does not cancel any solos of any type that are active at the time.
The Solo system continues to work as it was when Gang Mode was switched ON. The amber
‘Solo’ illumination of the Solo/Sel switches cannot be seen whilst gang mode is ON.

NOTE: It is recomended that Gangs are cleared down after use, particularly if GANG ALL is
used.

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INPUT

SIGNAL FLOW

Only one of the two insert points can be used per channel at any time.

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INPUT CHANNEL STRIP

The Level Meter reads from -36dB to +18db, The GRM (Gain Reduction Meter) reads from -2 to -20dB.

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INPUT CHANNEL TOUCH FIELDS

Input

Equaliser

Dynamics

Bus 1-16

Bus 17-24

Pan

Change A Parameter Of An Input Channel

* Press the desired touch eld, the corresponding VST area will open,

* change the parameter.

* Press the touch eld again to go back the default VST view OR

* Press another touch eld.

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INPUT

INPUT eld

Select source IN1 or IN2. If OSC is active the central oscillator is patched to this channel and the selector
is disabled.

Pressing the {IN1 PATCH} or {IN2 PATCH} VST cong key opens the Input Patch Conguration page.

GAIN eld

{encoder} adjusts the analogue input gain in the range from +5 dB to +65 dB. {PAD} reduces the input
sensitivity by 20 dB.

Note: If a Vi6 type Stagebox is attached, the gain range will be +15dB to +60dB and will have a
20dB PAD switch.

TRIM eld

Encoder adjusts the digital Input Gain in the range +18/-36 dB
{LO CUT} inserts the pre AD converter analogue low cut lter (Vi6 Stagebox inputs only).

LO CUT eld

Encoder adjusts the Low cut frequency in the range 20 to 600 Hz.
{IN} switches the Low Cut lter in and out.

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HI CUT eld

Encoder adjusts the High cut frequency in the range 1k to 20kHz.
{IN} switches the Hi Cut lter in and out.

FORMAT eld

If the Channel is paired, the Encoder adjusts the Stereo format, which can be:
LR / RL / LL / RR / MONO.
If the channel is not paired, this eld is not displayed.

PAIRING eld

If the Channel is paired the label of the paired channel is visible.
{Its VST cong button} enters the pairing conguration.

PHANTOM eld

{48V} enables the Phantom Power (+ 48 V) for the XLR patched to this input.

PHASE eld

{INV} inverts the phase of this channel (180 Degrees).

IN1 PATCH eld

Displays the source name that is patched to IN1.
{Its VST cong button} opens the IN1 patch page (see chapter 10).

IN2 PATCH eld

Displays the Source name that is patched to IN2.
{Its VST cong button} opens the IN2 patch page (see chapter 10).

CH Label eld

Displays the channel label.
{Its VST cong button} opens the channel label conguration page (on-screen keyboard).

DLY eld

Encoder changes the input delay in the range 0.. 100 mS.
{IN} enables the delay function.

DLY FIN eld

This allows ne adjustment of the input delay in steps of 0.02mS

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STEREO CONFIGURATION

Pairing of input channels

The available channels on the four xed Layers A, B, C and D are displayed on the touch screen.

Pairing candidates are the unused left and right neighbours and the vertical neighbour on the adjacent
layer. Existing Pairings will be shown greyed out. It is not possible to pair channels between layers B & C.

HINT: Selecting an input channel [SOLO/SEL] and or changing input layers moves this page to the desired
channel without having to exit the page.

Pair An input Channel

* Enter the pairing page by pressing {PAIRING} in the Input Page, all possible pairing candidates
will be shown.
* Select the desired pairing candidate, all channel parameters will be copied to the paring can­didate, links will be set. The meter overview in the Master screen shows the pairing information
using white rectangles around the paired meters.
* Leave the page with {EXIT} or {PAIRING}.

HINT: If you want to pair a channel with one that is already used in another pair, you must rst release that
pairing.

Linked Parameters on Paired Channels

In general, most parameters are linked between the two paired channels. the following parameters, how­ever, are not linked:

GAIN, TRIM, 48V, PHASE, DELAY, INPUT PATCH, DIRECT OUT PATCH, PAN

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EQUALISER

General

The Equaliser contains 4 full parametric Bands. All four parametric Equaliser Bands operates over the full
frequency range. The characteristics of the LF and HF bands can also be set to SHELF mode.

The red Equaliser Graph in the Equaliser touch eld represents the overall frequency curve.

Additionally, two blue bars at the top of the Equaliser touch eld clearly indicate the Low and High Cut
lter frequencies. (The lters are adjusted from within the INPUT Vistonics page.)

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Equaliser Band Highlight

If you adjust one or more parameter encoders, the corresponding Equaliser band(s) will be indicated by
the red overall graph being overwritten with a white graph that represents only the adjusted band(s). This
is useful for identifying which part of a curve is associated with which EQ bands. The representation will
return to the default when you leave the page.

BAND Field

FLAT ALL switch

The {FLAT ALL} resets all four bands GAIN parameters to 0dB. the switch has to be presses and held for 1
second to activate.

All four bands contain a GAIN, FREQ, Q encoder and an IN switch.

GAIN

Encoder adjusts the Gain in the range +/- 18 dB. {IN} enables the Equaliser band.

FREQ

Encoder adjusts the frequency in the range 20 Hz .. 20 kHz.

Q

Encoder adjusts the Q (Width) in the range 0.7 .. 15 only for BELL Mode.

IN Switch

{IN} enables this Equaliser band.

SHELF Switch

{SHELF} changes the response characteristic to SHELF. (12dB/oct) (HF/LF only)

EQUALISER Field

{IN} enables the full Equaliser section (without lters). For preparation, all Parameters including the band
IN switches can be set, even if the Equaliser is switched off.

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DYNAMICS

General

The Dynamics section contains a GATE with key lter, a Compressor and a Limiter. Alternatively the Gate
can be set to operate in De-esser mode.

GATE Function

The Gate contains a side-chain input with lters, a Key listen SOLO and it can also operate in ducking
mode.

State Indication

The Gate status is indicated on the right side of the Dynamics touch eld:

* ON green

* HOLD yellow

* OFF red

THRS Field

Encoder adjusts the threshold value between -40 db to +18db.
{IN} enables the GATE.

ATCK eld

Encoder adjusts the attack time in the range 10µS to 957mS.
{INV} sets the GATE to inverse mode (ducking mode).

HLD eld

Encoder adjusts the hold time in the range 2.2mS to 2S.

REL eld

Encoder adjusts the release time in the range 2.2mS to 3.7S.

RNG eld

Encoder adjusts the attenuation RNG value in the range 0 to -60dB.
{SC SOLO} switches the side-chain signal to the solo bus.

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LO CUT

Encoder adjusts the frequency of the side-chain signal Lo Cut lter.
{IN} enables the Low cut lter.

HI CUT

Encoder adjusts the frequency of the side-chain signal Hi Cut lter.
{EXT Key} enables an external key signal, which is selected via the {KEY} key associated with the MODE
eld below; otherwise the internal signal is used for triggering the gate.

MODE eld

Encoder switches the operational mode between GATE or Deesser.
{Key} opens the key signal patch page -see chapter 10.

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DE-ESS Function

A de-esser is normally used to reduce the sibilance (“s” components) in a singer’s voice.
Soundcraft Vi Series™ includes a real de-esser function that works as dynamically controlled lter. The
lter can be set using the FREQ and Q encoders.
If the de-esser is active, the signal level will be reduced only in the band set by the lters, when the signal
in this band exceeds the required threshold.

Gain Reduction Meter

The De-esser GRM, a 5-segment bar-graph is located on the right-hand side of the dynamic touch eld on
the screen.

SENS Field

Encoder adjusts the effect’s sensitivity value between 0 – 100%.
{IN} enables the DE-ESSER.

ES SOLO Field

{ES SOLO} switches the ltered processing signal to the solo bus.

FREQ Field

Encoder adjusts the centre frequency of the dynamic de-esser lter.

Q Field

Encoder adjusts the width of the dynamic de-esser lter.

MODE

Encoder selects the operational mode, either GATE or De-esser.

HINT: The de-esser lter can also be swept to mid and low frequencies as well as high, so the
de-esser can also be used to deal with problem resonances on drums, bass and other
instruments.

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COMPRESSOR Function

THRS Field

Encoder adjusts the threshold value between -40 db to +18dB.
{IN} enables the COMPRESSOR.

ATCK Field

Encoder adjusts the attack time in the range 0.5mS to 98.6mS.

REL eld

Encoder adjusts the release time in the range 5.5mS to 5S.

Ratio eld

Encoder adjusts the ratio in the range 1:1 to 20:1.

LIMITER Function

THRS Field

Encoder adjusts the threshold value between -40 db to +18dB.
{IN} enables the LIMITER.

ATCK Field

Encoder adjusts the attack time in the range 10µS to 98.6mS.

REL Field

Encoder adjusts the release time in the range 5.5mS to 957mS.

MKUP

Makeup adjusts the overall output level from the Limiter and Compressor sections.

GAIN

Encoder manually adjusts the output level to compensate for gain reduction.
{AUTO} automatically adjusts the output level depending on the settingd of the THRS and RATIO controls.

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BUS ROUTING

General

The rst Bus page contains the controls for busses 1-16, while the second page contains the controls for
busses 17-24.

What these elds look like depends on the Bus conguration.

AUX (Mono)

Encoder adjusts the send level to this BUS. Pre indicates the PRE/post state. {ON} enables the send.

AUX (Stereo)

Left Encoder adjusts the send level to both busses, while the right encoder adjusts the pan to these
busses.

HINT: If the channel is paired, the right encoder adjusts the Balance to the Busses. If the ‘follow channel
pan’ option was activated in the bus conguration, there will be no function on the right encoder.

PRE indicates the pre/post state. {ON} enables the send.

GRP (Mono)

{ON} routes the signal to this bus.

GRP (Stereo)

{ON} route the signals to both busses.

Empty

If a bus has been congured as a Matrix, it is not visible in this page.

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PANNING

General

This page contains the output functions of the input channel. This contains the panning, the routing to the
masters, the insert point and the direct out function. The Pan can work in LR or in LCR mode. In LCR mode
an additional width function is available.

PAN Function LR Mode

PAN Field

Encoder sets the channel pan to the masters. If the channel is paired, the balance can be adjusted.
See Audio Format / Pan / Panning, on pages 4-17 & 4-18.

MASTER LR

{ON} routes the channel signal to the Left and Right master busses.

MASTER C

{ON} routes the channel signal to the Centre master bus.

MODE

Switches the pan mode between LR or LCR. This eld is not available for stereo-paired inputs.

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PAN Function LCR Mode

If the Pan MODE is set to LCR an additional WIDTH eld is displayed. (If the channel is paired, it is not
possible to set the PAN mode to LCR.)

PAN Field

Displays the pan setting. Encoder sets the channel pan to the three masters. See Audio Format / Pan /
Panning on pages 4-17 & 4-18.

WIDTH Field

In LCR mode, the encoder adjusts the level of an additional amount of signal sent to both left and right
outputs.

MASTER LCR

{ON} routes the channel signal to the Left, Right and Centre masters.

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AUDIO FORMAT

General

The Soundcraft Vi1™ can handle three types of audio format:

* MONO
* STEREO
* LCR

Input Channels

Soundcraft Vi1™ Series contains up to 64 MONO Input channels. A STEREO Input can be built by
horizontally or vertically pairing two input channels in the same bay.

Vertically and horizontally pairing can be used at the same time. See Pairing of input channels.

Mix Busses

The 32 MONO Busses can be congured to work as Mono or as odd/even paired Stereo Busses.

Masters

The three Masters L, R, C can be used as LCR Masters if the Pan mode of the input channels is set to LCR
mode, otherwise L and R works as stereo output and the C can be used as an independent Mono Master.

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PAN

The following table shows the destination level in relation to the PAN settings

MODE Left position Middle position Right position

Left Right Left Right Left Right
PAN OFF - 3 dB - 3 dB - 3 dB - 3 dB - 3 dB - 3 dB
PAN ON 0 dB - ∝ - 3 dB - 3 dB - ∝ 0 dB

HINT: If the PAN function is switched off, the gain is the same as if you had set the Encoder to the middle
position.

If all TRIM, Faders and so on are in the 0dB position the outputs from the L and the R Masters are 3 dB
lower than a MONO Input signal.

MONO PAN

If a panning mode is set to LCR, then the WIDTH function will become active.

LCR PAN with WIDTH = 0

LCR PAN with WIDTH = 100

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INSERT Function

INSERT Field

Displays the label of the selected insert from the pool.
{Its VST cong button}opens the Insert Pool select page.
Refer to page 10-6 for details about setting-up the Insert Pool.

POINT Field

Displays the actual point where the Insert is placed in the channel.
Encoder changes the point between:

* Pre Processing (EQ&DYN)
* Pre Fader.

TRIM Field

Encoder trims the insert send level in the range +- 18 dB.
{IN} activates the Insert.

Direct Out Function

GAIN eld

Encoder sets the Direct Output send level.
{ON} activates the Direct Output.

POINT Field

Displays the actual point in the channel’s signal path from where the Direct Output is taken.
Encoder selects the point between:

* Pre Filter
* Pre Processing
* Pre Fader
* Post Fader.

PATCH Field

Displays the patched Output.
Its {VST cong button} opens the Direct Output patch conguration page (see page 10-8).

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SIGNAL FLOW

8 Output

Signal Flow

Figure 5-1: The Signal Flow In An LRC Master Or A MIX Master.

Only one of the three possible insert points can be used per master at any time.

OUTPUTS

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GENERAL

The LR and C Masters are always operated with their dedicated master fader strips in the master bay.
The parameters of these busses are controlled via the Master Processing Page.

The Soundcraft Vi1™ allows three different ways to access, control the level of, and change the parameters
of, the other 24 output busses.

These are:

via the Master Section’s Output Strips, and selecting the fader page* required,

via all of the Input Strips, using the [BUSSES 1-16] and [BUSSES 17-24] keys,

via the Vistonics™ buttons and encoders on the master section screen.

* For detailed information about Layering see chapter 8.

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L,R & C Master Processing

This page is accessed by pressing the [SEL] key which is located below the L, R & C master faders.
The Master processing elds are shown in the Meter Area of the Master Screen.

In order to change the parameters for EQ, Dynamics or Pan, the appropriate area on the touch-screen
must be pressed.

Note: When selecting the PAN area, the page which will be displayed will be similar to the
screenshot on page 5-10 except that the PAN, MASTER LR and MASTER C elds will not be
present.

Note: The output levels of the L R & C Master outputs are always controlled by their dedicated
faders.

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MASTER EQ LINKING

The LRC Master busses can have their Parametric and/or Graphic Equaliser sections linked for easier
adjustment. Left and Right busses can be linked, or the Centre bus can be added to the linked L&R so that
all three busses can be adjusted together. It is not possible to link Left and Centre or Right and Centre.

The linked state is indicated at all times by a pair of white ‘gear wheel’ icons between the L and R
Parametric and Graphic EQ touch elds.

A similar icon with 3 ‘gear wheels’ indicates that the C bus is also linked.

To link or unlink the EQ or GEQ sections

. Press [SEL] below the LRC Master faders to open the Masters strip display.
. Press the {LINK SETUP} button in the bottom right corner of the Master strip display.
. Touch either of the L or R {EQ} touch elds to toggle the linked state on and off for the EQ.
Touch the C {EQ} eld to add/subtract the C bus EQ to the linked L/R pair.
. Touch either of the L or R {GEQ} touch elds to toggle the linked state on and off for the GEQ.
Touch the C {GEQ} eld to add/subtract the C bus GEQ to the linked L/R pair.

The elds that are available to be toggled in and out of the linked state are shown with a highlighted white
border around the touch eld when {LINK SETUP} is active.

Note that the FX elds and the Dynamics elds of the L and R busses are permanently linked, and cannot
be toggled in the Link Setup mode.

Default settings

The settings of the EQ and GEQ Linking for the Master busses is stored in the current Show.
The links are set to ON for L,R and C busses for both EQ and GEQ, in the factory default Shows that are
supplied with the console.

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MASTER BAY OUTPUT STRIPS

The rst way of controlling and changing the parameters of the 32 output busses described earlier is as follows.

In order to select the desired output from the 24 possible choices, the correct master fader page, VCA,
A, B, C or D, must rst be assigned to the master bay. Once this is done, the user can select the desired
fader to control the output level, and pressing its [SOLO/SEL] key opens the processing Area in the Master
screen (see yellow highlight in screenshot above).

HINT: If multiple Output Solo’s are activated the processing for the last-pressed Master Solo is
displayed.

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Bus Master Processing

The Bus Master processing is shown in the Input Meter Area of the upper half of the screen.

In order to change the parameters for EQ, Dynamics or Pan, the appropriate area on the touch-screen
must be pressed; doing so will open a page whose VST area is similar to the input channel screens.

HINT: Stereo Busses are linked. Therefore the processing strip will control both channels.

INPUT BAY STRIP USING [BUSSES 1-16] and [BUSSES 17-24]

The second method of controlling, and changing the parameters of the 24 output busses described earlier
is as follows.

If the [BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17-24] key is active, the input strips on all of the input bays will be
switched to control the 24 output busses.

Once this is done, the user can select the desired fader to control the required output level. In addition,
the VST encoders can be used to change the bus type (Aux, Grp or Mtx) and format (Mono or Stereo).

In order to change the parameters for EQ, Dynamics or Pan, the appropriate area on the touch-screen
above the required strip must be pressed; doing so will open a page similar to the input channel
processing.

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MASTER BAY VISTONICS™ ENCODERS & KEYS

The third way of controlling, and changing the parameters of the 24 output busses described earlier is as
follows.

The VST encoders control the levels of the displayed output busses. To select the desired range of busses
the user must press [Page A] or [Page B] just to the right of the screen. The [PAGE A] key displays busses
1-16 in the upper area, [PAGE B] displays busses 17-32.

To change output bus parameters the user must rst ensure that the [SOLO SEL] key on the VISTONICS
SWITCH FUNCTION panel is active (see above).

When this is done pressing the {SOLO} VST key opens the processing Area in the upper left quadrant of
the screen. In order to change the parameters for EQ, Dynamics or Pan, the appropriate area on the touch­screen must be pressed.

VST Key Function

The functionality of the VST solo buttons can be set, via the three touch buttons on the far right of the
screen, to TB Assign, ON/OFF or SOLO/SEL, where SOLO/SEL is the default setting. The function is the
same for ALL Encoders in both pages. The [PAGE A] key displays busses 1-16 in the VST area, [PAGE B]
displays busses 17-32.

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CHANGING OUTPUT BUS PARAMETERS

The following pages shows bus master processing using the Input strip ({BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17­24] layer) mode as an example. Parameter changing is done in the same way if either of the other two
ways of accessing bus masters is used.

Changing A Parameter Of A Bus

* Press the desired touch eld, the corresponding VST Area will open
* change the parameter
* Press the touch eld again to go back to the default VST view

or

* Press another touch eld.

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EQUALISER

The controls are identical to those of the input channels’ EQ.

The VST encoders and key areas allow the 4-band parametric EQ to be adjusted and switched in or out of
circuit.

DYNAMIC

The controls are identical to those of the input channels, except there are no Gate or De-Esser modes
available for output busses.

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PAN

The controls for the PAN section and Insert section are similar to those of the input channels.

Note that for L, R and C master busses, the PAN, MASTER LR and MASTER C elds are not
available.

The extra functions unique to output busses are as follows.

LOW CUT Field

The encoder adjusts the Low cut frequency in the range 20 to 600Hz.
{IN} switches the Low Cut lter in and out.

PHASE Field

{PHASE} inverts the phase at the output.

DLY Field

The encoder changes the output delay in the range 0 - 1000 mS.
{IN} enables the delay function.

DLY FIN Field

This allows ne adjustment of the input delay in steps of 0.02mS.

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SIGNAL FLOW

MATRIX

16 16

16

Only one of up to 8 matrix paths is visible.

FUNCTION

Instead of a simple Output matrix the Soundcraft Vi1™ has a built-in freely-congurable matrix that can
have up to 8 Outputs (mono).

Each matrix output is a mix of up to 16 congurable sources and contains full processing including
Equaliser, compressor/limiter and Delay.

Sources to the Matrix can be signals from busses, channel direct outputs or inputs.

Hint: The sources for each matrix out can also be individually patched, the matrix can be utilized as 8
different mixers, each with up to 16 inputs, with output processing.

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Adjusting A Matrix Send Level

Ensure that the [BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17-24] keys are NOT selected.
Press the [SOLO/SEL] on a matrix master. All the input bays will change to the matrix contributions view
and the Faderglow™ illuminates with the matrix colour (CYAN). The input strip [ON] keys act as ON for the
matrix contribution signals. The fader adjusts the contribution level of the desired source (1..16).

MATRIX CONFIGURATION

This screen opens on the Widescreen Vistonics after pressing SOLO/SEL on a matrix master.

SOURCE eld

Displays the patched source.
The on-screen button opens the Matrix patch conguration page.

The source for the selected matrix contribution can be chosen from Bus masters, channel
direct outputs, or from actual input sources on the Local I/O, MADI card, or Stagebox. For
each source it is possible to choose a variety of ‘poitns’ within the signal path - see next
page.

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MTX Point Field

The function of the Vistonics encoders is shifted by touching the [MTX POINT] touch led on the far right of
the screen. The encoder changes the point from where the matrix source signal is taken.

Which points are available depends on the Source selected.

Matrix Point setting available

MTX Source Type Input Pre Filter Pre-processing Pre Fader Post Fader Post ON

Input

Direct OUT

Master Bus

*

* * * *

* * *

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ENCODERS

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Each input channel strip contains one encoder located in the lower row of the Widescreen Vistonics
interface. This encoder can control different parameters, depending on the settings of other parts of the
console.

The master section has 16 VST encoders and 5 panel-mounted encoders with LED rings: the TB/OSC
Level Control, the Solo Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume & Monitor Level encoders. These last ve are
dedicated to their respective functions.

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CHANNEL VISTONICS ENCODERS

Channel encoders always control a parameter on their own channel strip. The function of the channel
encoders can be globally selected via the [INPUT GAIN], [GATE THRS] and [PAN] keys on the Encoder
Mode panel.

[USER1] and [USER2] are currently used to set the
channel encoders to control the AUX 1 and the AUX 2
levels respectively.

HINT: If [ALL BUSSES] is active or a MATRIX output is
soloed, the channel encoders are disabled and have no
function (the previous function is remembered however).

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CHANNEL VST ENCODER

VST Encoder Priority

If a higher priority assignment action occurs, VST encoder functions change immediately to this mapping.
The priority order of the possible assignment actions is:

Priority Function

highest CHANNEL EXPANDED FUNCTION (e.g.: EQ, Dynamics, etc)
FOLLOW OUTPUT SOLO
FAST ASSIGN
lowest Channel Encoder Function (see previous page)

HINT: If any touch eld is activated, the 16 VST encoders are assigned with expanded channel

function parameters (see Chapter 4 for full details).

Changing Encoder Function

The function assigned to the VST encoders can be changed by the user via the Vistonics Mode panel.

The two [FAST ASSN] keys provide a very fast way to temporarily assign a bus function to a VST encoder
row. Press and hold one of the [FAST ASSN] keys, then press one of the Output Masters’ [SOLO/SEL] keys
( there will be no inuence on audio, the Output solo is not activated). The relevant row of VST encoders
will now be assigned to that Output master, and the [FAST ASSN] key in question will illuminate.

Hint: Only Output Masters which are congured as Auxes use the encoders. Group Masters do,

however, use the VST button next to the encoder.

HINT: Fast assign mapping is removed by pressing/releasing [FAST ASSN]. Fast assign always
works GLOBALLY for all input strips

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The [FLW] key activates the FOLLOW SOLO function for the
encoder row. This means that pressing an Output Solo/
sel will automatically assign the soloed Output to the row,
overriding the default or the [USER] selection. Note that
this FLW button cancels the FLW mode for input faders,
and vice-versa.

The {PAN} mode touch button only has an effect on Aux
busses which have been congured as stereo pairs. If
such a pair is assigned to the VST encoder row, and if
the {PAN} key is active, the encoders will control the pan
between the pair rather than the contribution level.

The {GLOBAL PRE/POST} touch button isn’t used for any
encoder functions, but for the sake of completeness its
function is described here. The [PRE/POST] key allows the
user to congure Aux sends from channels, when they are
assigned to the VST encoder row, as pre or post-fader.

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MASTER BAY PANEL ENCODERS

The master section has four panel-mounted encoders with LED rings: the TB/OSC Level Control encoder,
and the Solo Blend, Solo Trim & Phones Volume encoders. These are all dedicated to their respective
functions. A description of their functions is given in chapter 9 of this manual.

MASTER SECTION VST ENCODERS

The default setting for the Master VST encoders is as the output level controls for Master Outputs 1-16.
This can also be selected by pressing the [PAGE A] key on the Master Vistonics Mode Panel (see Figure
7-6). Pressing [PAGE B] will cause the Master VST encoders to be assigned as the output level controls for
Master Outputs 17-24.

The Master VST encoders can also be assigned to Master Output Expanded Functions (e.g. EQ, Dynamics,
etc.). When a Master Output {SOLO/SEL} key is touched, it opens the Processing Area in the Master VST
screen. If then a paticular touch-area is touched, the VST encoders are assigned to appropriate expanded
functions. These functions are all described in detail in chapter 5 of this manual.

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LAYERING (FADER PAGES)

GENERAL

Layers, or Fader Pages, allow the user to access different views of the DSP channel structure of the mixer,
on the control surface.

INPUTS

The Control Surface for the Soundcraft Vi1™ contains one 16-fader Input Bay that allows direct access
and state information overview for 16 Input Channels.

Therefore four layers are required to allow operation for all 64 inputs, or 2 layers for 32 input channels.
Changing Layer is done by simply pressing the desired Input Fader Page key [A] or [B] or [C] or [D].

Additionally, there are 5 user-congurable layers, where the faders can be selected to control any
combination, such as:

* Arrange channels in any order on the surface.
* Assign VCA master faders along-side channel faders.
* Assign an important channel to the same fader on all 5 User Pages, so that it never disappears from the
surface.
* Assign only one half of a paired channel to User pages, saving faders.
* Assign Stereo Aux and Group Masters to a single fader in the Output section, instead of having to use a
pair of faders for stereo busses.
* Assign VCA Master faders along-side bus master faders in the Output section

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There are ve User Dened pages User 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 that can be created, and each of these can
contain any combination of the channels that appear on the three Fixed layers. It is also possible to
arrange VCA Master faders within the User-dened Fader pages, along side input channels. There are no
restrictions on how many times you can use a particular channel, so for example it is possible to assign a
vocal channel to the same fader in all ve User Pages, meaning that it will appear to remain in the same
place on the surface regardless of which User Page is selected.

To congure a User layer

Press the Setup button in the Input Fader Page control section.
This opens up a setup screen across the Vistonics screens.

Each Setup screen contains ve rows of buttons, corresponding to the User Pages 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the
16 fader strips. If you load a Default Show, all of the faders in all of the layers will have a default setting of
NONE, which means that no channels are yet assigned to any of the faders in the User Pages.

To start assigning channels to the fader Strips, touch any of the buttons labeled ‘NONE’ in the previous
screenshot, corresponding to the position and layer of the fader you want to assign something to. Normally
you would start at the top left and work across each layer, assigning the faders in order.

Touching any of the ‘NONE’ buttons opens up the ‘Channel Select’ screen that then allows you to choose
any of the input channels on the desk to be assigned to your chosen fader.

The tabs on the right side of the screen allow all available input channels or the VCA Masters to be
accessed.

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Each channel select button shows the channel’s ‘short label’ name in the centre of the button, and the
channel’s number, corresponding to its position on the xed layers A/B/C/D, in the bottom left corner.

In the case shown above, channel 11 is being chosen to be the assignment for Strip 4 on User Layer 5. As
soon as you select your channel, the select screen will automatically close and return to the Setup page,
and you will be able to see your assigned channel on the rst strip of User layer 1, like this:

Assigning VCA Master Faders to Input strips

As well as choosing input channels to assign to fader strips on the User Layers, it is also possible to assign
VCA masters alongside the inputs. The 8 VCA Master faders are displayed in the channel select page by

touching the VCA tab on the top right of the screen:

Hint: It is also possible to leave the channel select screen open, without selecting an channel or VCA, and
use the Solo/Sel buttons on the fader panels below the desk to scroll to a different fader strip to the one
you started with, before selecting the required channel.

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OUTPUTS

Bus Masters can be accessed in any of three ways, depending what is convenient for the way the desk is
being used: with the master fader strips in the Control Bay area; with the encoders in the VST Master area;
or with the BUSSES 1-16 and BUSSES 17-24 layers on the Input Bays.

Master Fader section

There are 6 layers for the master bay: VCA and A to E. They map the following master faders to the master
bay as follows: VCA maps VCA 1-8, A maps busses 1-8, B maps busses 9-16, and C maps busses 17-24.

Layers D and E are normally unassigned, and can be setup like the input layers, to show whatever the
engineer chooses from the output busses available. In fact, layers A, B and C can also be user-customised
to show priority busses.

In the factory-default Front-Of-House Show, busses 1-8 are set as Aux, busses 9-16 are set as Groups,
and busses 17-24 are set to Matrix. If the layer conguration is changed, the new setup can be saved in
your own show le.

To change the conguration of an output layer, press the SETUP button. The upper left part of the screen
will show which output busses are assigned to each output fader. (see screenshot on next page).

Changing the assignment is done exactly as described for input fader pages (see page 8-2).

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ALL Busses

If [BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17-24] is selected in the Input Fader Page selection, all 24 Busses can be
assigned to the Input Fader section on two layers. These layers allow a quick way to compare the outputs
or quickly change the processing of the Busses.

HINT: Conguration of the BUSSES, e.g. Format (mono/stereo) and Type (Aux, Grp, Matrix) is also handled
in these Layers. In fact, this is the only method of accessing the format and type.

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VST Master Area

The Widescreen Vistonics Output section allows all 24 Bus Masters to be accessed even if the 8 output
faders are assigned to control VCA Masters, and the Input faders are assigned to input channels.

There are two layers of encoders: Page A displays busses 1-16, Page B displays busses 17-24.

In the factory-default Front-Of-House Show, busses 1-8 are set as Aux, busses 9-16 as Groups, and
busses 17-24 are set to Matrix.

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VCA & MUTE GROUPS

The Soundcraft Vi1™ supports up to 4 MUTE Groups (MG) and 8 VCA masters.

VCA/MUTE GROUP INDICATION

Each input and output strip meter contains a set of 8 VCA and 4 mute group display legends, which show
the VCA and Mute Group assignment on the meter leds when DISPLAY [VCA/MG] is pressed instead of
[METER], for all strips.

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MUTE GROUP MASTER SWITCHES

The four switches labelled 1-4 activate Mute Groups when pressed.

VCA CONTROL GROUP BEHAVIOUR

Up to 8 VCA Groups can be created. In the normal conguration of the console with a single Output
section block, there are 8 faders available for VCA Masters. Similarly there are 8 assignment LEDs on the
Channel and Output meters.

AUDIO BEHAVIOUR

When a VCA Group has been created, by assigning Input or Output channels to a VCA Master, the following
behaviour is followed:

* The Master fader setting applies its dB value as an offset to all member channels. The

member channels’ fader positions remain unchanged.

* If a channel is assigned to more than one VCA Group, the resultant offset applied to the
channel is calculated as the arithmetic sum of the dB values of each VCA Master fader. Any
Master fader reaching –inf dB will set all member channels to –inf dB, regardless of other Master
fader settings. The maximum gain applied to a member channel as the result of the channel
fader setting plus offsets from VCA Master faders is limited to +10dB.

* The [ON]/Off switch on the VCA Master fader acts as a remote control for all member
channels’ On/Off switches. If a channel which was previously ON is turned OFF by the action of
a VCA Master On/Off switch, the channel’s ON switch will illuminate in RED to distinguish this
condition from a manually OFF channel.
The VCA Master On/Off switch itself has only 2 states, and always illuminates RED when OFF,
Green when ON. (There is no non-illuminated condition). This is because VCA Master On/Offs
cannot themselves be remotely muted, so the Red helps to identify ‘Muted’ VCA masters.

* The [SOLO/SEL] switch on the VCA Master fader acts as a remote control for all member
channels’ Solo switches. The channel ‘Sel’ function is not activated however.

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ASSIGNING VCAs

1. Press the VCA/MUTE GROUP’s [SETUP] key. It will glow blue.

2. Choose the required VCA master by pressing its [SOLO/SEL] key, which will also glow blue. Note that if
the output fader page is not displaying VCAs it will be necessary to select the [VCA] page rst.

3. Press the [SOLO/SEL] key of any channel(s) that is (are) to be assigned to the selected VCA master.

4. Press [SETUP] again to nish the process, or press another VCA master’s [SOLO/SEL] key to assign
more channels to another VCA master. The assigned VCA Groups will show up on the indiocated blue leds
on the meter if DISPLAY VCA/MG is pressed.

Hint: If the SETUP mode is not switched off after assigning VCAs, channels cannot be soloed.
Hint: The assignment of VCAs should be done with the channel or group faders and the VCA master, to
which assignment is being made, being at or near a nominal operating level: i.e. don’t assign a VCA
master to a channel or group if the VCA master is at -40dB while the channel or group is at 0dB.

ASSIGNING MUTE GROUPS

1. Press the VCA/MUTE GROUP’s [SETUP] key. It will glow blue.

2. Press the required mute group [1-4] master key, it will glow red. The MUTE/VCA display strip on each
channel will show mute assignments in red.

3. Press the [SOLO/SEL] key of any channel(s) that is (are) to be assigned to the selected MUTE master.

4. Press [SETUP] again to nish the process, or press another MUTE master’s key to assign more channels
to another MUTE master. The assigned mute groups will be indicated in the red meter leds if DISPLAY VCA/
MG is selected.
Hint: If the SETUP mode is not switched off after assigning MUTES, channels cannot be soloed.

ASSIGNING VCAS AND MUTE GROUPS TO OUTPUT CHANNELS

It is possible to assign VCAs and/or MUTE Groups to any of the 24 output channels (but not the LRC
master outputs). In step 3 of either of the assignment processes above, select one of the output fader
pages [A] to [C], and then use the [SOLO/SEL] key below the output fader to assign it to the VCA or Mute
Group in question. Note: you must not assign a VCA group to both input and output channels.

VCA GROUPS WHEN AUX SENDS ARE CONTROLLED BY CHANNEL FADERS

The VCA Groups on the Soundcraft Vi1™ are normally used to control groups of the input channel faders,
for use by FOH engineers. In this case they are used to group mono and/or stereo channels together under
control of a single master fader, for easier control during a mix. The member channels can also be Soloed
or Muted, using the VCA Master [SOLO/SEL] and [ON] switches.

For the Monitor mix engineer, controlling channel faders is of secondary importance to controlling Aux
sends from channels, and so on Soundcraft Vi1 the functionality of VCA Groups has been extended to
control of groups of Aux sends as well as channel faders.

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Effectively, because there can be up to 24 mono Aux sends congured on the console, this means that
there are up to 24 sets of VCA groups (each with up to 8 Group Masters), in addition to the set of main
channel fader VCA groups. This means that there are up to 32 virtual sets of 8 VCA master faders in total.

VCA control of Auxes is only available by activating the Follow Output Solo [FLW] key next to the master
faders, note that the pair of [FLW] keys for the VST Encoder Rows will not access this function.
Due to the Follow Output Solo functionality, it is possible to control only one Aux mix via VCAs at any one
time.

Procedure

Select the Aux required by selecting the required master fader bank [A]-[C].
Activate the [FLW] key next to the master faders.

Press the [SOLO/SEL] key, under the master fader, for the required Aux. Alternatively, the Aux can be
soloed using the solo switches in the Master Vistonics™ screen.

Press [VCA]. The FaderGlow™ for the master faders will change to blue. The faders will move to show the
offsets which are being applied to the Aux feeds from those channels which are assigned to the VCAs now
being displayed in the master section. Note that at this point the VCA Master [SOLO/SEL] keys have no
function. The VCA [ON] switch controls the Aux send On/Off on the member channels (the channel’s [ON]
switch is illuminated red if the Aux send is turned Off by a VCA Master [ON] switch.)

To select another Aux for adjustment, press the required bank key [A]-[C], solo the required aux (or solo
directly on the VST screen), and press [VCA] or [E]. To exit, press [SOLO CLEAR] and de-select [FLW].

In the example in Figure 9-3, input channel 1 has been assigned to VCA 1, and channels 2,3 & 4 have
been assigned to VCA 4. In order to use the VCAs to control the Aux 5 sends from the input channels
proceed as follows: select bank A, activate [FLW], solo Aux MASTER 5 using its [SOLO/SEL] key, press
[VCA]. VCA 4’s fader will now control the Aux 5 feeds from input channels 2, 3 & 4; and VCA 1’s fader will
now control the Aux 5 feed from input channel 1.

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SIGNAL FLOW

PATCH SYSTEM

Introduction

An electronic ‘patchbay’ exists at various points within the console’s signal path. In the diagram above,
‘blue’ indicates patching for inputs arriving at the console, and red arrows indicate patching for signals
leaving the console. the control panels for patching within the console are coloured in accordance with
this convention.

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OVERVIEW

1-16

or

17-24

The patch system of the Soundcraft Vi1™ is divided into functional groups allowing it to be accessed
easily and intuitively via the console work surface.

The following table gives an overview of where the Patch functions are located on the console work
surface.

GENERAL RULES

The following rules are valid for all patch pages.

* Channel Label (name) entries are located near the Patch conguration.
* Source Patches are colour-coded BLUE, while destination patches are RED.
* Patch Pages open in the upper screen area by pressing the Patch Conguration button.
* Patch Pages close by pressing the Patch Conguration button again or by pressing the EXIT
button.
* Sources and destinations are grouped location-wise (local I/O, Stage Box, Madi).
* If the Page is open, pressing SEL of another Channel moves the Page to this channel.

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INPUT

The Input Patch connects an input connector or MADI channel with the desired input channels.
Each input connector signal can be patched to more than one input channel at the same time.

Input Patch Point can be set individually for both possible Inputs IN1 and IN2, using the IN1 PATCH and
IN2 PATCH conguration button.

IN 2 can optionally be used for the > SPARE MIC function.

The small blue A/B legend in the Channel Label area shows which other channels use the same
signal, where A means this channel on the Input Layer A and B means this channel on the Input
Layer B.

Patch A Source To An Input Channel

* Press the Input eld of the desired Channel

* Press the IN1 or IN2 Patch button

* Select the desired Input Source -> Audio will immediately patched

* Leave the Patch page by pressing the IN1 or IN2 Patch button again, or the Exit button on

screen.

HINT: It is possible to select NONE, that means no audio source is patched to this INPUT.
Location groups (e.g., Stage box, Local I/O etc) can be changed by directly selecting the
required group on the right-hand side of the screen.

HINT: If the channel is paired, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> comes up and allows toggling between the
input patch for L & R of the paired channel.

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Using A Spare Mic For Several Inputs

Figure 10-4 shows four mics patched to four input channels via each channel’s IN1 patch. The spare mic
is patched to all of the 4 channels via their IN2 patch. In the event that one of the main mics fails it is
easy to change the appropriate channel’s input from IN1 to IN2.

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OUTPUT

The Output Patch connects a master or bus out with an output connector or MADI channel. A master or
bus out signal can be patched to several physical outputs at the same time.

Patch a BUS to an OUTPUT

There are two ways to access the Output Patch conguration page. They are summarised on page 10-2.

As an example of one of the two methods proceed as follows:

* Press one of the output fader page keys [A]-[D] on the master bay.

* Ensure that no Setup or Menu pages are open (other than ‘MAIN Menu’).

* Press the [SOLO/SEL] key for the bus to be assigned to an output (or press the [SEL] key

under the LR C faders to assign any of the three main output busses.

* Press the PAN area on the master section touch screen ( this is in the area that the input

meters were being displayed).

* Press the {BUS OUT} Patch button.

* Select the required output on the touch screen.

* Optionally select additional outputs.

* Leave the Patch page by pressing the OUT Patch button again, or the <EXIT> button on screen.

The second method is to select the [BUSSES 1-16] or [BUSSES 17-24] fader pages and access the PAN
area for the required output directly on the input fader screens.)

HINT: It is possible to select <NONE> to reset the patch.

Location groups (e.g., Stage box, Local I/O, etc) can be changed by directly selecting the alternate groups.

HINT: If you adjust a STEREO Bus the desired patch page can be selected with <LEFT> and
<RIGHT> .

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INSERT

Inserts are organized within an Insert POOL that contains up to 24 insert send/return pairs.

Once set up, each insert in the pool can be easily patched to the desired Input channel or master insert
point.

Patching An Insert Point To An Input Channel

* Select the PAN touch eld of the destination input channel.
* Press the {INSERT} cong screen area. The insert select page will open in the touch area.
* Select the precongured insert pair of input & output connections [1]-[24] from the pool.
* Leave the page with <EXIT> or press {INSERT} again.

Before an insert can be patched into a channel, the physical connectors or MADI channels for the send
and return must be dened. A specic pair of connectors can be set up for each device, and the device
name entered for easy recognition. Press <SETUP> to access the Insert Point Setup page.

Patching Insert Send Or Return Signals To The Connectors Or MADI Channels

* <SEND> opens the output patch page, where it is possible to dene the physical connector for
the insert send.
* <RET> opens the input patch page, where it is possible to dene the physical connector for the
insert return.
* <LABEL> opens the keyboard page, where it is possible to label the insert.
* Leave the page with <EXIT> or press the INSERT {VST cong button} again.

Stereo Inserts

Stereo inserts can be congured odd/even wise with <LINK> from the even insert number.
The following table shows the valid Format combinations.

MONO CHANNEL PAIRED

STEREO BUS

MONO

INSERT
STEREO
INSERT

√

audio is fed to both insert

sends, returns are down mixed

√

CHANNEL or

X

√

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DIRECT OUT

The direct out patch connects a channel direct out with an output connector. Direct out can be patched to
several outputs at the same time.

HINT: If the channel is paired, <LEFT> and <RIGHT> comes up and allows toggling between the L
& R direct out patch of the paired channel.

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KEY SIGNAL

The key signal patch feeds a channel direct out or an input signal from the patch to the key input of the
GATE.

MATRIX

The matrix patch page connects a channel direct out, an input signal, MADI channel, or a master signal to
become a source for a Matrix output.

Pressing the required VST area opens the Matrix Source Patch Page.

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TIE LINES

TIE Lines are direct connections from an input connector to a output connector. They are a path through
the mixer with no processing and no mixing, and so do not use up any DSP channels.

To open the Tie Line Setup page press the [MENU] key, and then press the <Tie Lines> tab at the top of
the master area touch screen

The Soundcraft Vi1™ supports up to 24 tie lines. 8 of them are arranged per page. The desired page can
chosen using the <1-8>, <9-16>,<17-24> buttons..
<IN> opens the input patch conguration page, while <OUT> opens the output patch conguration page.

Example: Send An Audio Signal From The Stage To The FOH Location

To set up a TIE line:

* Patch the stage box input connector to a free tie line input <IN> (blue).

* Patch the TIE line to an output connector on the Local Rack <OUT> (red).

* Optionally re-label the tie line <LABEL>.

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