Soundcraft Vi3000 operation manual

User Guide v1.4

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT

Please read this manual carefully before using your mixer for the

rst time.

This equipment complies with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC This product is approved to safety standards IEC 60065:2001 (Seventh Edition) +A2:2010 EN60065:2002 +A1:2006 +A2:2010 +A11:2008 +A12:2011 UL60065 2012 7th Edition CAN/CSA-E60065-03 + A2: 2012 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 Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

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

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna * Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

E&OE September 2014

Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Soundcraft shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the express written permission of Soundcraft.

Harman International Industries Limited

Cranborne House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3JN, UK

Tel: +44 (0)1707 665000 Fax: +44 (0)1707 660742

http://www.soundcraft.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Vi3000 USER MANUAL: CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1: Saftey Notices & Warnings

1.2: Product Warranty

2.0: SPECIFICATIONS

2.1: Console block diagram

3.0: QUICK START GUIDE

4.0: HARDWARE OVERVIEW

4.1: Local I/O

4.2: MADI / DANTE Sources / Switching

5.0 OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

5.1: Manual Conventions

5.2: Vistonics II

5.3: Console Bays

5.4: FaderGlow™

5.5: Buttons

5.6: Encoders

5.7: Gangs

5.8: Labelling

6.0: INPUTS

6.1: Navigation - Fader Pages

6.2: The Channel Strip

6.3: Encoder Mode

6.4: VST Control

6.5: Touchscreen / Signal Path

6.5.1: Input Section

6.5.2: EQ

6.5.3: Dynamics

6.5.4: Busses

6.5.5: Output Section

7.0: OUTPUTS

7.1: LCR Mix Masters

 7.2:BusConguration

7.3: Bus Master Control

7.3.1: Master Vistonics Control

7.3.2: Channel Strip

7.3.3: Processing Chain

7.3.4: Graphic EQs

8.0: MATRIX SYSTEM

9.0: MUTE & VCA GROUPS

9.1: Mute Groups

9.2: VCA Groups

9.3: Aux VCA Groups

10.0: MONITORING

10.1: Console Controls

10.2: Setup

10.2.1: MON Setup

11.0: SOLO SYSTEM

11.1: Primary Behaviour

11.2: Input Priority Mode

11.3: Autocancel Behaviour

11.4: Follow Output Solo Mode

12.0: METERING

12.1: Inputs

12.2: Busses

13.0: EDIT SYSTEM (COPY, PASTE, AND LIBRARY)

13.1: Copy, Paste, Undo

13.2: Library Basics

13.3: Library File Screen

14.0: SNAPSHOTS, CUELISTS, GLOBAL FILTER

14.1: Console Controls

14.2: Cuelist Control

14.3: Cue Details

14.3.1: Cue Number & Timecode

14.3.2: Snapshot/Cue Name

14.3.3: MIDI

14.3.4: GPIO

14.4: Snapshot Filters

14.4.1: Snapshot Filter Scope

14.4.2: Global Filter

15.0: TALKBACK & OSCILLATOR

15.1: Console Controls

15.2: Oscillator Setup & Use

15.3: Talkback Setup

15.4: Talkback Return Setup

16.0: MAIN MENU

16.1: Main (Screen, Security)

16.2: Shows

16.2.1: Show File Data

16.3: GPIO

16.4: Sync

16.5: Tielines

16.6: FX

16.7: MIDI

16.8: Log

16.9: Settings

16.10: System

17.0: LEXICON FX

17.1: Using The FX Processors

17.1.1: Tap Tempo Functionality

17.2: FX Algorithms & Parameters

17.2.1: Reverbs

17.2.1: Delays

17.2.1: Misc

18.0: VM² WIreless Status Monitoring / HiQnet

 18.1:HiQnetNetworkConguration

18.1.1: VM ² Device List

18.2: Status Displays

18.2.1: Channel Strip Status

18.2.2: VST Status

CONTENTS

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

Welcome To The Vi3000!

New Look

The Soundcraft Vi3000 features an all-new appearance

with a more efciently designed control surface, 36 faders, 24 mono/stereo busses and a sweeping black

screen panel with four Vistonics II™ touchscreen interfac-

es with sleek, updated 3D graphics. Because the Vi3000 has four touchscreens, it’s the only console in its class that can be used by two engineers at the same time. And at show time... Settings libraries, copy/paste functions, sophisticated automation and radio mic status monitoring, FaderGlow™, processing from dbx, BSS, Lexicon and Universal Audio (Optional Realtime Rack), and more will not let you down.

SpiderCore DSP

The Vi3000 is a console with friends in high places. Sound quality is assured by Soundcraft SpiderCore - a brand new 40-bit oating point DSP engine that mixes FPGA and DSP technology in a unique combination that maximises I/O routing and DSP mixing capability in a footprint small enough for inclusion within a control

surface.

Internal FX come courtesy of 4 independent stereo Lexicon multi effects units, each providing a choice of 14 reverbs, 7 delays and 8 pitch shifting effects, patchable to input channels, aux outputs and channel inserts. BSS third-octave Graphic EQ is available on every bus output, with fader bays illuminating in red to indicate GEQ mode.

...And More FX

The Vi3000 can also accommodate the new Soundcraft

Realtime Rack, a hardware/software unit designed in collaboration with plug-in manufacturer Universal Audio that provides access to 74 industry-standard UAD plug-ins.

1.0: Introduction

DANTE As Standard

The Vi3000 is the rst Soundcraft console to incorporate a Dante interface as standard, for seamless digital audio networking with Dante-enabled devices.

Connectivity

In addition to a full complement of analog and digital inputs and outputs, the console provides MIDI, USB, Ethernet, DVI out, Dante/MADI record feed outputs, redundant power supply and other connections. The Vi3000 has two expansion bays that can be tted with MADI Stagebox cards, to connect multiple Soundcraft Stagebox input expander modules.

Shine A Light

Along with its greatly expanded functionality, the Vi3000

retains all the features that have made the Soundcraft Vi

Series the consoles of choice for live sound engineers worldwide, such as FaderGlow™ - illuminated faders that display different colors according to function, the ability to store and recall snapshots and cues, compatibility with Soundcraft’s ViSi app that allows remote control from an iPad.

Optional 64 channel stagebox

With up to 48 on-board mic inputs, Vi3000 is happy to work with existing analogue multicore systems. Also available is an optional remote stagebox housing 64 analogue mic/line inputs and 32 analogue line outputs, with 48V phantom power and a 80Hz HPF before the A-D converters. Mic amp gain can be controlled remotely from

the console surface.

1.0 1.0 Introduction

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

SAFTEY NOTICES

For your own safety and to avoid invalidation of the warranty

please read this section carefully.

THIS UNIT MUST BE EARTHED

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

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Earth: Green and Yellow (Green/Yellow - US) Neutral: Blue (White - US) Live: Brown (Black - US)

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L.

Ensure that these colour codings are followed carefully in the event of the plug being changed.

The internal power supply unit contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a

qualied service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

1.1 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

WARNINGS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat resistors, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recectacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When the cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

• No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles or cigarettes etc., should be placed on the apparatus.

• Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• No user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to a qualied service engineer, through the appropriate Soundcraft dealer.

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

newspapers, table cloths, curtains etc.

• 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.

1.1 1.1: INTRODUCTION > SAFETY

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY

WARRANTY

1 Soundcraft is a trading division of Harman International Industries Ltd.

End User means the person who rst puts the equipment into regular operation.

Dealer means the person other than Soundcraft (if any) from whom the End User purchased the Equipment, pro-

vided 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 defec-

tive components. Any components replaced will become the property of Soundcraft.

3 Any Equipment or component returned will be at the risk of the End User whilst in transit (both to and from the

Dealer or Soundcraft) and postage must be prepaid.

4 This warranty shall only be available if:

a) The Equipment has been properly installed in accordance with instructions contained in Soundcraft’s manual.

b) The End User has notied Soundcraft or the Dealer within 14 days of the defect appearing; and

c) No persons other than authorised representatives of Soundcraft or the Dealer have effected any replacement

of parts maintenance adjustments or repairs to the Equipment; and

d) The End User has used the Equipment only for such purposes as Soundcraft recommends, with only such

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

recommendations.

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

ical or electro-chemical or electrical inuences, accidental damage, Acts of God, neglect, deciency in electrical

power, airconditioning 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.

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

1.2 1.2: INTRODUCTION > WARRANTY

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

 2.0:Vi3000Specications

Vi3000 Specications

Frequency Response

StageboxorLocalMicinputtoLineoutput +0/-1dB, 20Hz-20kHz

AES/EBUIntoAES/EBUOut +0/-0.2dB, 20Hz-20kHz

T.H.D. & Noise

(22Hz-22kHz, unweighted)

StageboxorLocalMicIn(mingain)toLocalLineOut <0.004% @ 1kHz

StageboxMicIn(maxgain)toLocalLineOut <0.035% @ 1kHz

Mic Input E.I.N. <-127dBu (150Ω source)

(22Hz-22kHz bandwidth, unweighted)

Residual Noise -95dBu

(Stagebox line output; no inputs routed, Mix fader @0dB)

CMRR 80dB @ 1kHz

(Stagebox Mic input)

Sampling Frequency 48kHz

Latency < 2ms @48kHz

(Stagebox Mic Input to Local Line output)

AES/EBU Input Sample Rate 32–108kHz (with SRC enabled)

DSP Resolution 40-bit oating point

Internal Clock

Accuracy < +/- 50ppm

Jitter < +/- 2ns

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External Sync BNC Wordclock, Dante network clock

Input & Output Levels

Mic/lineInputs   +28dBu max

LineOutputs   +22dBu max

NominalOperatingLevel +4dBu (-18dBFS)

Input & Output Impedances

MicInputs   2k7Ω

AllotheranalogueInputs >10kΩ

LineOutputs   <75Ω

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

 2.0:Vi3000Specications

AES/EBUOutputs  110Ω

Oscillator 20Hz to 20kHz/Pink/White Noise, variable level

Channel Filters

MicInHPFilter 80Hz xed, 12dB per octave

ChannelHPFilter 20Hz-600Hz, 18dB per octave

ChannelLPFilter 1kHz-20kHz, 18dB per octave

EQ (Inputs and Bus Outputs)

HF  20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving

Hi-Mid  20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7

Lo-Mid  20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q=0.3-8.7

LF  20Hz-20kHz, +/-18dB, Q= 0.3-8.7 or shelving

Metering Internal 20-segment LED bargraphs plus 9-segment gain reduction meters for all inputs and

Outputs Peak hold variable from 0-2s.

Mains Voltage Operating Range 90-264V, 47-63Hz, auto-ranging

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

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 2.0:Vi3000Specications

Mains Power Consumption

Console 300W (both PSUs operating)

Stagebox(64in/32out) 150W (both PSUs operating)

Internal Mass Storage 120GB SSD Hard Drive

Temperature/Humidity Range

OperatingTemperatureRange 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F)

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

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

Weight 54kg

Soundcraftreservestherighttoimproveorotherwisealteranyinformationsuppliedinthis documentoranyotherdocumentationsuppliedhereafter.E&OE05/2014

2.0  2.0:Vi3000Specications

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

INPUTS

WCLK

Dante

D21m compatible expansion

Up to 3 cards with 16

D21m compatible expansion

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

 2.1:Vi3000BlockDiagram

OUTPUTS

MIX/MTX SOLO

MASTER

LINE OUT LOCAL I/O

MASTER L

GRM

LEVEL

LOW-

FADER DELAY

Limiter

DYNAMIC

EQUALIZER

MASTER LEFT

SOLO R SOLO L

MIX or MTX 24

MIX or MTX 2 MIX or MTX 1

MASTER C MASTER R MASTER L

P H B

USB

S U S E A

Channels per card

Up to 3 cards with 16

to MTX

INS SEND

TRIM

CUT

AON

LINK

Compressor

4 band

SOLO

MASTER L

MASTER R

MASTER C

to MTX

MASTER R

TRIM

GRM

LEVEL

CUT

LOW-

FADER DELAY

Limiter

DYNAMIC

Compressor

4 band

EQUALIZER

MASTER RIGHT

SOLO

MIX 24

MIX 1

Dante and MADI (OUT)

to MTX

MASTER C

INS SEND

AON

DIR OUT

TRIM

GRM

LEVEL

CUT

LOW-

FADER DELAY

Limiter

DYNAMIC

Compressor

4 band

EQUALIZER

SOLO

MASTER CENTRE

SOLO L

SOLO R

P SOLO

slot

D21m compatible expansion

INS SEND

DIR OUT 96

GRM

AON

MIX or MTX 1

INS SEND

MASTER L

MASTER R

MASTER C

slot

D21m compatible expansion

to MTX

MIX BUS 1

INS SEND

TRIM

LEVEL

CUT

LOW-

AON

FADER DELAY

LINK

Limiter

DYNAMIC

Compressor

4 band

EQUALIZER

SOLO

to MTX

MIX BUS 24

TRIM

GRM

LEVEL

CUT

LOW-

FADER DELAY

Limiter

DYNAMIC

Compressor

4 band

EQUALIZER

MIX or MTX 24

SOLO

TB to EXT

INS SEND

A or B

ENAB A/B

MON FADER

SOLO pre TRIM

AON

Source pre BLE ND

MON Delay

TB EXT

BUS 1 BUS 24IN

SOLO TRIM

BLEND

9..16 17..24

GUI IN Meter

GUI OUT Meter

1..8

MON_A LEFT

MNTR B

DIM

0..2000 mS

Logic

Delay

LR/

RR/

[+/-10 dB]

SOLO

Enable

IN/OUT

[-inf..-10 dB]

MASTER L

MASTER R

MASTER C

Left

65..72

(Based on Vi 6 Audio Block Diagram V0.748)

Vi 3000

9..16

33..40 41..48

1..8 17..24

MON_A RIGHT

MON_A CENTER

DIM

Delay

Right

Center

SEL

73..80 81..88 89..96

25..32

49..57 58..64

MON_B LEFT

Delay

SOLO

Enable

IN/OUT

Left

PHONES LEFT

MON_B RIGHT

DIM

Delay

LR/

RR/

SOLO

Enable

IN/OUT

sidetone

-15

Left

Center

Right

SEL

Audio Block Diagram

Regensdorf

Switzerland

1.0 19.05.14MUS

TIE LINE 24

PHONES RIGHT

DIM

Delay

LR/

RR/

Right

Center

SEL

AFL

PFL

Bundle

Follow/

FADER PAN

DELAY

LINK (ST)

Limiter

DYNAMIC

Compressor

INPUT CHANNELS / MATRIX MASTER / MIX / MONITORING

PROCESSING

PATCH PATCH

L A C O L

E N

I L

/ C

PAD

I M

DYN

EQUALIZER

4 band param

GATE/Dees

CUT

LOW

TRIM

PHASE

SEL

OSC

INP 1

INP 2

INS RET

16 16

P H B T B S U S E A

Channels per card

LEVEL

of same

Bay A/B

to CH Dyn

Dees

GUI

GATE

KEY

SFC

USB

TRIM

To MTX

GRM

SC/ES

SOLO

MONO INPUT

Dante or MADI (IN)

BUS FEED 1

CHANNEL 1 to 96

MIX BUS 1

slot

MTX 1

MTX 24

MTX 1

MTX 24

SEL

MTX

TB to BUS / MTX / EXT

OSC to TB

OSC

TB SEND

SEL

MON_A_Source

MONITOR_A

MATRIX

BUS FEED 24

MTX 1_SRC

MTX 16_SRC

OSC

TB_SRC

MIX BUS 24

TB_MIC

MON_A_Source

MON_B_Source

slot

LEX 1

MON_B_Source

MONITOR_B

TB RET

MON_HP_Source

TB from ext

LEX 2

LEX 3

LEX 4

MON_HP_Source

TB from ext

MONITOR_HP

SINUS

PINK NOISE

WHITE NOISE

OSCILLATOR

TIE LINE

OSC

CLOCK

48k

OUT

MIDI

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

2.1  2.1:Vi3000BlockDiagram

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

3.0 QUICK START

Quick Start Guide

This chapter is a pictorial guide through the main concepts and functionality of the Vi3000 console. Subsequent chapers go into these functions in more detail.

Console Sections

Vistonics II

3.0 - 1 3.0 QUICK START

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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3.0 QUICK START

Buttons And Encoders

Ganging

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

3.0 - 2 3.0 QUICK START

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3.0 QUICK START

Inputs & Controls

Input Channel Access

3.0 - 3 3.0 QUICK START

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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3.0 QUICK START

Fader Pages

Output Assignment

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

3.0 - 4 3.0 QUICK START

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3.0 QUICK START

Outputs & Control

3.0 - 5 3.0 QUICK START

Monitoring

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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3.0 QUICK START

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

3.0 - 6 3.0 QUICK START

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

3.0 QUICK START

Copy, Paste, Move, LIbrary

3.0 - 7 3.0 QUICK START

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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3.0 QUICK START

Snapshot & Cuelist

4.3 INPUT CHANNEL > De Esser

3.0 - 8 3.0 QUICK START

Main Menu System

Vi3000 USER MANUAL

3.0 QUICK START

Lexicon FX

3.0 - 9 3.0 QUICK START

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4.1: Hardware > Local I/O

Hardware - Local I/O

Most of the Vi3000 local I/O is located on the rear panel of the console. The main I/O slots have a variety of possible

congurations, inlcuding digital (AES) and analogue input and output cards. However, the monitor / masters output section cannot be changed - this contains the xed-routing Monitor A and Monitor B outputs, plus the master LCR analogue outputs.

There are also user-congurable D21m I/O expansion slots that can accept any of the available Soundcraft D21m compatible I/O cards. Options for these include MADI (Optical or CAT 5), ADAT, Blu Link, Aviom, Ethersound, Cobranet, Line in, line out, AES/EBU, and mic in. The D21m IO Expansion slots are also used for connecting a Soundcraft Stagebox.

Fixed I/O on the rear panel includes all data/digital connections such as MIDI, USB, HiQnet, AES I/O, DANTE, MADI, Word Clock, and DVI Out, plus the dual redundant power supply connections.

There are also two 12v lamp connections.

The control surface of the console features two additional USB sockets and a talkback microphone XLR connection.

Main I/O Slots

The monitor / masters output section cannot be changed (bottom left of the main picture) as this contains the xed-routing Monitor A and Monitor B outputs, plus the master LCR analogue outputs.

The main local I/O slots.

Conguration options for the other slots are: 32 mic in/32 line outs, 48 mic in / 16 line out (the upper line out card is replaced by a mic in 33-48 card), 16 mic in / 16 in 16 out AES / 16 line out (the mic in 1-16 card is replaced by a blank, the upper line out module 1-16 is replaced by a 16 in 16 out AES module).

4.1 4.1: Hardware > Local I/O

PSU / Power Sockets

4.3: INPUT CHANNEL > DYNAMICS

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4.1: Hardware > Local I/O

There are two mains

inputs for seamless redundancy for those that require it. The IEC inlets can accept AC inputs from 100V to 240V.

Either socket can be used for a single supply. if both are used then one is a backup. The two sockets are labelled PSU1 and PSU2, corresponding to indicator lights on the Menu-System-Local page. The colour of this indicator, and the power button on front panel of the console, indicates the state of these PSUs: RED if only one of them is on, and GREEN if both are on.

Power Switches Inactive Active

There is a power switch for each of the power

supply inputs. Both

need to be on for the

dual redundancy switching to be effective.

Power off Power on

DVI (Digital Video) output

For future use.

MIDI In / Out

USB

HiQnet Interface

5-Pin DIN connectors for MIDI compatible equipment only.

The console USB connections ca be used for connecting an external keyboard or for USB storage devices.

XLR-housed EtherCon connector for HiQnet network connection.

For details on HiQnet setup, please refer to reference chapter 18.

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AES I/O

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4.1: Hardware > Local I/O

DANTE

MADI I/O

2 x 3-pin XLR AES (twochanel) digital audio input and output.

Input and output

Interface ports for a

a DANTE (Audinate) digital audio network.

Input and output Interface ports for connection to/from MADI-compatible equipment.

4 channels of AES/EBU format outputs and 4 channels of inputs. AES 1-2 and 3-4 Input sockets have associated green condence LEDs that indicate a valid sync signal is

present.

Please note, the Vi 3000 MADI local MADI and DANTE ports share an input and so are exclusive. That is, you can choose either a local MADI or DANTE input. The outputs are 'parallel' and a work concurrently. The choice between the MADI and DANTE inputs is determined by the DANTE/MADI global switch in the Setting tab of the main menu - accessed with the [MENU] button.

Wordclock I/O

Outputs console wordclock or syncs to external wordclock at 48kHz.

Talkback Mic 48V Inactive Active

Switch to apply 48V

phantom power to the

talkback mix input on

the top panel of the console.

No Power

phantom powered

D21m Slots

These card slots can be used for any available D21m option cards of which there is a large range including

D21m Slots, labelled slots I, J, K, and L.

MADI (Cat 5 or Optical) Stagebox connection, ADAT (16ch single slot), Blu Link (32ch single slot), Aviom (16 ch single slot), Ethersound (64ch double slot), Cobranet (32ch single slot), Line in (8ch single slot), line out (8ch single slot), AES/EBU (16ch double slot), and mic in (4ch single slot).

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DANTE / MADI Interface and switching notes

The Dante/MADI interface gives the Vi3000 a lot of exibility for recording shows, Virtual Soundchecking or interfacing with third party MADI or Dante-enabled equipment such as signal routers or system processors. The interface comprises an input (64ch) in each format and an output (64ch) in each format. The outputs are fed by a common signal source which is available to any channel or bus via the Dante/MADI buttons within the Local tab of the console’s output patching matrix. The patched signal is fed to both Dante and MADI outputs simultaneously. The inputs are selectable using a global switch in the Menu-Settings page of the console to choose either the Dante or the MADI port as the active input. Whichever of these is selected will appear in the Local tab of the input patch matrix in the console and will be labelled Dante or MADI as appropriate. Only one input can be used at a time.

Recording

64ch recording/replay is possible via the MADI interface using a third-party MADI interface such as RME MADIface, in most cases the recording software can be set to take its clock source from the console’s MADI stream. Alternatively the console’s Wordclock Out can be used to drive the recording software or router, or the console can be slaved to the other equipment’s clock via Wordclock In. Alternatively, 64ch recording/replay can be achieved via the Dante port, by simply installing a copy of the Dante Virtual Soundcard driver (DVS), available from the Audinate website. A free one-off license token is included with every Vi3000 console -see the documentation packaged with the console. The license token number is used on the Audinate website to enable the issuing of a license key code which is then entered into the DVS boot screen to unlock the software. Dante Virtual Soundcard is available in PC and Mac formats and allows the the standard ethernet port on the computer to become visible as a 64ch input/output low-latency audio interface from any audio recording or processing

software.

Interfacing to another Dante-enabled device or network

The Dante interface allows connection to any other Dante-enabled device, either directly or via a network switch, and using either normal or redundant connections depending on how the primary and secondary Dante ports of each device have been congured. Although the patching of signals to/from channels or busses in the console is done via the console’s patch matrix, the routing of those 64 in and out signals within the Dante network has to be set up using a free software application called Dante Controller, available from the Audinate website and running on either a PC or Mac external computer. Using this software it’s possible to make connections on an individual channel basis between the Vi3000’s 64ch Dante interface and all other Dante equipment on the network.

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Syncing with Dante equipment

Detailed setup of Dante network is beyond the scope of this User Guide (see user-guide documentation for Dante Controller software for more details), but it important to understand the concept of synchronisation within a Dante network, even if there are only two devices in the network. In any audio network there must be one device acting as clock master, the others are then slaves. In the Dante network, this device is known as the Primary Master. There can also be secondary masters - these are devices that are normally slaves but will take over the role of Master clock should the designated Master fail or be disconnected from the network. The status Primary/Secondary Master/Slave must be set for each device, including for the Vi3000, using external Dante Controller software - it cannot be done from within the console’s software. (Note: The Vi3000’s Dante interface is set as factory default to act as Primary Master). The status of the Vi3000’s clock cong must be setup to work correctly with the Dante interface, depending on whether the console is acting as Master or Slave on the network:

Console acting as Primary Master Select INT 48kHz clock in Menu-Sync page of console. Check ‘Slave to ext

wordclock’ in Dante Controller software for Vi3000 Dante interface

Console acting as Slave on Dante network.

Select DANTE external clock in Menu-Sync page of console. Check ‘Slave to ext wordclock’ in Dante Controller software for Vi3000 Dante interface.

Note: The option ‘Slave to External Wordclock’ in Dante Controller software is confusingly named as far as Vi3000 is concerned, it actually refers to whether the Dante interface itself within the Vi3000 is locked to an ‘external’ clock - in this case meaning the INTERNAL w/clock of the Vi3000 itself. If the Slave to Ext Worclock box is NOT checked, then it means the Dante I/F will sync to network clock, ie the clock of the Primary Master.

See Chapter 16: Main Menu, Sync page for further info.

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5.0 Operations Overview

5.0: Operations Overview

5.0 5.0 Operations Overview

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5.1 Operations Overview > Conventions

5.1: Conventions And Colours

This manual, and the console uses certain conventions to make things signicantly easier for the user. This includes the unique FaderGlow technology that can dynamically colour code console faders depending on their current assign-

ment.

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 a Vistonics™ (VST) key or encoder.

( ) is used to indicate a button on a touch-screen.

COLOURS

The following table shows colours used in the VISTONICS screens, and in the headers and footers of the pages in this

manual:

Audio Processing

Input Functions Blue

Equaliser Red

Filter Blue

Gate,Comp,Lim,De-

Green

VCA/MG Indication

VCA 1..8 Blue

VCA 9..16 Pink

Aux VCA Master 1..16 White

Mute Group Red

ess

Pan, Dir Out, Insert Yellow

Oscillator Gold

Monitoring Lilac

Patching & Misc

Input Patch Blue

Busses

Output Patch Red

Aux Orange

Audio Group Green

Matrix Cyan

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5.2 Operations Overview > Vistonics II

5.2: Visonics Overview

Vistonics II is a unique control and display technology derived from the Studer Vistonics technology and exclusive to Soundcraft. The Vi3000 uses Vistonics II as a core technology for console operation because of its signicant user-interface benets.

The Vistonics screens are divided into two main areas. The top section is the touch screen area and serves a number of functions. For instance, in the default input chanel mode, the input touch screens show the Input, EQ, Dynamics, Bus outputs, and panning sections of input channel strip. Touching one of these opens that channel section onto the

Vistonics VST area.

The VST area is the lower section of the Vistonics screens, each with two rows of eight VST Fields. Each VST Field contains an encoder, a button, and a display area. VST Fields are normally used for individual parameter control. For instance, the default input Vistonics screen uses the upper row of encoders to control a channel’s contribution level to the Aux 1 bus, and the upper row of buttons to turn those contributions on and off.

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Buttons On/Off

Open Touch Page

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If a function is assigned to a button it is displayed as shown. The 'active' state shows the button highlighted in a lighter colour.

If the button can open a conguration page in the Touch area it shows a '+' sign on the button. If the conguration page is already open, the button will be labelled with a '-' sign. Pressing the button in that state will exit the conguration page.

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Inactive Fields

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.

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5.3 Operations Overview > Console Bays

5.3: Console Bays

The Console is divided into four main bays. Counting from the left, the rst, second, and fourth bays are Input Bays. The third bay is the Master Bay.

Input bays normally control input channels, however, they can have other functions mapped to them depending on how the console is being used. For example, you can map the bus masters, graphic EQ bands, matrix mix sources, aux bus contribtions, and more to the input faders.

The input bay vistonics touch screen areas normally show eight channel-strip processing blocks for the eight corresponding faders. You can touch those processing blocks to focus the VST section (bottom part of screen populated with encoders and buttons) on that selection.

The input bay VST areas normally show Aux 1 and 2 contributions, though the functions of these encoders are also determined by the input channel VISTONICS button group.

The Master Bay contains asignable faders for the bus masters, plus the mix master (L, R, C) faders and the assignable monitor fader.

The Master Bay touch screen default display is an overview of metering for all input and output channels, as well as an as system message area and cue list.

The Master Bay VST area’s default mapping is the rst 16 bus masters. The next eight masters can be accessed with the [PAGE 2] button in the Master Bay VISTONICS button group.

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