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Harman Soundcraft Si impact User Manual

Harman Soundcraft Si impact
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User Guide V1.6
For Soundcraft Si Impact Console
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Harman Soundcraft Si impact Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Mixer
Computer ConnectivityUSB
A/D Resolution24-bit/48kHz
USB RecordingYes
Outputs - DigitalAES/EBU
EQ Bands4-band
EffectsLexicon Effects
Dynamic ProcessingCompressor, Gate
DisplayTouchscreen
Inputs - Mic Preamps32

Summary

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Si Impact

Overview of the console's capabilities and features.

1.1 SAFETY

Safety Notices and Symbols

General warnings, precautions, and symbol explanations.

Critical Safety Warnings

Lists essential safety warnings for operation.

Operational Safety Advice

Guidance on safe use and hearing protection.

1.2 WARRANTY

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

2.0 GETTING STARTED

Manual Introduction

Guides users on how to navigate the manual.

2.1 OVERVIEW

Console Assignability Explained

Details how controls can be assigned to functions.

I/O, DSP, and Control Channel Concepts

Describes core console architecture elements.

Touch Screen Interface

Overview of the touch screen, menus, and navigation.

Powering the Console

Instructions for turning the console on and off.

2.2 PARTS OF THE CONSOLE

Console Physical Layout

Identifies and describes key physical sections of the console.

2.3 FADERGLOW

FaderGlow Status Indication

Explains the color-coded fader illumination feature.

3.0 ASSIGNABLE CONTROLS

Control Channels Explained

Details the fader strips and their assignment capabilities.

Fader Layer Management

How to switch between different fader configurations.

Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) Functionality

The central control surface for channel parameters.

tOTEM Mix Assignment System

System for quick mix bus contribution assignment to faders.

3.1 FADER LAYERS

Fader Layer Configurations and Defaults

Explains the four main fader layers and their initial assignments.

3.2 CONTROL CHANNELS

Control Channel Operation and Buttons

Details the function of SEL, ON, SOLO buttons.

3.2.1 CONTROL CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT

Assigning Inputs and Buses

Describes how to assign mono inputs, stereo inputs, mixes, MTX, and VCAs.

Managing Control Channel Slots

Explains INSERT BLANK and SHIFT operations for slots.

3.3 ASSIGNABLE CHANNEL STRIP

ACS Control and Function Focus

How the ACS controls parameters and triggers focus display.

3.4 tOTEM (FADER FOLLOW)

tOTEM Bus Contribution Assignment

How tOTEM buttons assign bus contributions to faders.

4.0 TOUCH SCREEN

Touch Screen Navigation and Controls

Overview of the touch screen, MENU, ENCODER, APPLY.

4.1 MAIN MENU

SHOW Menu Operations

Accesses show file operations and global isolate settings.

SYSTEM Menu Settings

Provides system information and settings like date, time, wordclock.

PREFS Menu Adjustments

Adjusts brightness settings and D.O.G.S. system.

FADER SETUP Menu Configuration

Used to assign DSP channels to control channel slots.

INSERT Menu Setup

For setting up and patching insert sends and returns.

SOLO Menu Settings

Configures solo system settings like trim and priority.

OSC Menu Functions

Settings and operations for the built-in oscillator.

MONITOR Menu Options

Settings for monitoring systems like delay and mono check.

INPUTS & VCA Menu Settings

Channel specific settings for inputs and VCA masters.

OUTPUTS Menu Configuration

Output channel specific settings like naming and patching.

EQ Menu Display

Graphic representation of EQ for selected channels.

5.0 INPUTS & OUTPUTS

Console Patching System Overview

Describes the assignable patching for inputs and outputs.

5.1 PATCHING

Input/Output Selection Screen

How to select inputs and outputs using the patching screen.

Auto Complete Patching Function

Automates patching for multiple channels or buses.

5.1.1 SOUNDWEB CONTROL

Soundweb Network and Control Configuration

Configuring IP settings and accessing Soundweb controls.

5.2 DEFAULT PATCHING

Default Console Patching Configurations

Lists the console's default input/output assignments.

5.3 ViSi CONNECT

ViSi Connect Option Card Slots

Describes the two option card slots for digital I/O.

5.3.1 ViSI CONNECT CARDS

MADI, AES, Multi Digital, Dante, RockNet Cards

Details various digital audio interface cards.

Network and USB Connectivity Cards

Describes BLU Link, Aviom, CobraNet, and MADI-USB cards.

5.3.2 STAGEBOXES

Soundcraft Stagebox Models

Describes Mini and Compact Stagebox options.

5.4 MADI-USB CARD

MADI-USB Card Capabilities

Explains the card's audio connection capabilities.

Required USB Cable Type

Specifies the type of USB cable needed for connection.

5.4.1 MADI-USB SET-UP

MADI-USB DIP Switch Configuration

Details the DIP switches for card setup and functionality.

5.4.2 USB PC DRIVER

Installing and Configuring USB PC Driver

Explains driver installation and buffer size settings.

6.0 CHANNELS & BUSSES

Console Channel and Bus Type Overview

Introduces input channels, mix, matrix, and main busses.

6.1 INPUT CHANNELS

Input Channel Sources and Contribution

Describes input sources and how they feed into busses.

6.1.1 INPUT SETUP

Input Channel Naming, Isolate, Type, Pan Mode

Configuring basic channel properties.

Input Channel Routing Options

Setting global/individual pre/post routing for mix busses.

6.2 MIX OUTPUTS

Mix Bus Functions and Features

Describes mix bus uses, EQ, and limitations.

6.2.1 MIX OUTPUTS SETUP

Mix Bus Naming, Isolate, Width, Pan Mode

Configuring mix bus properties.

Mix Bus Sends and Output Patching

Setting pre/post routing and physical output assignments.

6.3 MATRIX OUTPUTS

Matrix Bus Applications and Limitations

Describes uses for matrix busses and their limitations.

6.3.1 MATRIX OUTPUTS SETUP

Matrix Bus Naming, Width, and Patching

Configuring matrix bus properties and output assignments.

6.4 MAIN MIX OUT

Main Mix Bus Routing and Control

Explains how main LR and Mono busses are routed and controlled.

6.4.1 MAIN MIX OUTPUTS SETUP

Main Output Naming, Isolate, and Patching

Configuring main output properties and assignments.

6.5 FX BUSSES

FX Send Bus to Lexicon FX Routing

Describes FX send busses feeding Lexicon FX units.

7.0 DSP ELEMENTS

DSP Processing Elements Overview

Introduces common DSP elements across channels.

7.1 FUNCTION FOCUS

Function Focus Display Operation

Explains how Function Focus displays parameter details on screen.

7.2 ACS ELEMENTS

Assignable Channel Strip (ACS) Structure

Describes the logical sections of the ACS.

7.2.1 ACS INPUT SECTION

Input Section Controls and Metering

Details phantom power, gain/trim, HPF, and signal metering.

7.2.2 ACS GATE SECTION

Gate Process Parameters and Sidechain Filter

Explains gate controls and sidechain filtering.

7.2.3 ACS COMPRESSOR SECTION

Compressor Process Parameters

Explains ATTACK, RELEASE, GAIN, THRESHOLD, RATIO.

7.2.4 ACS EQUALISER SECTION

Parametric EQ Controls

Details HF, HI MID, LO MID, LF band level, frequency, and Q.

7.2.5 ACS OUTPUT SECTION

Output Section Controls

Explains DELAY, PAN, and LR/M routing options.

7.3 CONTROL CHANNEL

Control Channel Indicators and Buttons

Describes display elements and ON, SEL, SOLO buttons.

7.4 GRAPHIC EQ (GEQ)

GEQ Assignment and Fader Operation

How to assign and adjust GEQ bands via faders.

8.0 MIX FEATURES

Mute Groups

Setting up and using channel muting groups.

VCA Groups

Controlling channel faders via VCA masters.

Copy & Paste Functionality

Copying and pasting channel or bus settings.

Audio Interrogate Feature

Checking and changing switch statuses across channels.

Solo System Configuration

Configuring and using the channel solo functions.

Monitoring System Settings

Settings for the engineer's monitoring system.

CLR & ALT + CLR Functions

Clearing and resetting parameters and settings.

8.1 MUTE GROUPS

Mute Group Setup and Master Control

How to create and select mute groups.

8.2 VCA GROUPS

VCA Group Setup and Master Control

How to create and assign channels to VCA groups.

8.3 COPY AND PASTE

Copy and Paste Channel/Bus/FX Settings

How to copy and paste channel, bus, and FX settings.

8.4 AUDIO INTERROGATE

Interrogating ACS Switch Statuses

How to check and change switch states across channels.

8.5 SOLO SYSTEM

Solo Types, Modes, and Controls

Explains PFL, AFL, Solo In Place, and related controls.

Solo Settings and Indicators

Details solo settings like Highlight, Blend, and status indicators.

8.6 MONITORING

Monitoring System Overview and Controls

Describes the monitoring source and level controls.

Monitor Settings Menu Options

Configures monitor output patching, mono check, and delay.

8.7 CLR & ALT+CLR

CLR Functions for Channel Parameters

Resets individual channel parameters to default.

ALT + CLR for Console-Wide Resets

Resets multiple channels or parameters across the console.

9.0 SHOWS, CUELIST, AND SNAPSHOTS

Console File System Overview

Introduces the Show, Cuelist, and Snapshot system.

9.1 SHOWS

Show Management and Global Isolate Filters

Creating, saving, loading, and isolating show parameters.

9.2 CUELIST & SNAPSHOTS

Cuelist and Snapshot Automation Overview

System for preset console states and automation.

Cuelist Editing Operations

Details on updating, editing, moving, and deleting cues.

9.2.1 EDIT CUE

Editing Cue Name and HiQnet Settings

Modifying cue details and HiQnet parameters.

10: LEXICON FX

Lexicon FX Processors and Routing

Overview of FX units and their send/return connections.

10.1 REVERBS

Reverb Types and Characteristics

Describes Hall, Plate, Chamber, Room, Ambience, Spring, Reverse reverbs.

10.1.1 REVERB PARAMETERS

Reverb Time and Reflection Controls

Adjusting Pre Delay, Reverb Time, Early Reflections, Size.

Reverb Envelope, Diffusion, and Filtering

Shaping reverb characteristics like Shape, Spread, Diffusion, and High Cut.

10.2 DELAYS

Delay Types and Applications

Introduces various delay algorithms and their uses.

10.2.1 DELAY PARAMETERS

Delay Time, Feedback, and Filtering

Adjusting delay length, repeats, and using filters.

Ducking and Other Delay Parameters

Using ducking, smear, tap ratio, depth, pan, and mix.

10.3 MISC FX

Modulation and Pitch FX Types

Describes Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Pitch Shift, Detune.

10.3.1 MISC FX PARAMETERS

Modulation and Pitch FX Parameter Controls

Details Speed, Depth, Voices, Regeneration, Pre Delay.

Rotary and Pitch Shift Parameter Controls

Covers Waveform, Phase, Spread, Drive, Shift 'n'.

11.0 SETTINGS, SOFTWARE, RESET

Preferences Menu Settings

Console brightness and D.O.G.S. system settings.

SYSTEM Menu Functions

Console information, network settings, and reset functions.

SECURITY Menu Options

Access privileges, user profiles, and console locking.

Software Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide for updating console firmware via USB.

Console Reset Procedure

Restores factory defaults and formats the internal SD card.

11.1 PREFERENCES

Brightness and Contrast Adjustments

Controls for LED, FaderGlow, Screen, and LCD brightness/contrast.

D.O.G.S. and Bus Master Select Settings

Enabling/disabling Direct Out Gain Stabiliser and Bus Master select.

11.2 SYSTEM MENU

Console Reset and Event Log

Resetting channels, buses, patching, all parameters, and viewing the event log.

Console Information and Basic Settings

Software version, date, console name, and type.

Network, Clocking, and HiQnet Settings

IP address, subnet mask, wordclock, and HiQnet configuration.

11.3 SECURITY MENU

User and Profile Management

Adding, editing, and deleting users and profiles.

Console Locking and User Selection

Securing the console with user selection and password.

11.3.1 ADD / EDIT USER

User Account Configuration Details

Setting User Name, Profile, and Password for user accounts.

11.3.2 PROFILES

Profile Access Privilege Definitions

Defining permissions for console functions per user profile.

11.4 SOFTWARE UPDATE

Software Update Procedure via USB

Step-by-step guide for updating console firmware.

11.5 RESET CONSOLE

Factory Reset and SD Card Re-format Procedure

Restores defaults and formats the internal SD card.

12 OSCILLATOR

Oscillator Signal Generator Overview

Sine wave/pink noise generation and routing options.

Oscillator Output Configuration

Setting frequency, type, and physical output patching.

APPENDIX 01: NO SOUND?

Troubleshooting General No Sound Issues

Guide for identifying and resolving no sound problems.

Signal Path and Patching Troubleshooting

Verifying signal path, fader levels, and panning.

Gate and Insert Point Troubleshooting

Diagnosing issues related to gate function and insert returns.

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