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 modication 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.
Subpar
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 +44(0) 1707 665000 Fax +44 (0)1707 660742 email: soundcraft@harman.com
© 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: +44 (0)1707 665000
Fax:+44 (0)1707 660742
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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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
ampliers) 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 Qualied 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 specied 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 specied 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 qualied 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 sufcient 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 qualied 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 Specications 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 notied 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 specications 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 inuences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect,
deciency in electrical power, air-conditioning or humidity control.
6. The benet 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 congured (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 sufcient 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 congured.
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 congurable 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 dened) 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-denable 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 congurations 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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